Job summary
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join a dynamic partnership team driving the transformation of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity services across the Bradford District and Craven system.
This exciting role involves working collaboratively with NHS services, Local Authorities, independent sector providers, VCSE organisations and local communities to design and deliver integrated, person-centred services that meet population needs and support strategic transformation objectives.
You will contribute across four key commissioning and contracting themes:
- Plan and inform
- Design and deliver
- Facilitate and drive
- Buy and report
The successful candidate will work across organisational boundaries to support change, lead partnership engagement and provide programme management support to senior colleagues. You will help develop and embed new ways of working, strengthen system-wide collaboration and champion the wider determinants of health.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, experience of working within complex partnerships and the ability to support transformational programmes from planning through to delivery and evaluation. You will play a key role in driving integration, fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring all partners, including VCSE organisations, local authorities and local people, are involved in shaping services.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and develop your skills across the full commissioning cycle while making a lasting impact on local communities.
Closing date: 4th October 2026
Shortlisting: 6th October 2026
Interviews: 13th October 2026 TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a Programme role
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Willingness to undergo further training and development for service need
Desirable
- Relevant management or professional qualification
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a similar level and in a similar field of work supporting service delivery, improvement and development.
- Evidence of involvement in successful transformation and organisational change
- Experience of project management and working within a project team to manage deliverables
- Experience of successfully engaging and influencing people at all levels within an organisation through collaborative working
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including senior management teams and clinicians, to deliver change
- Experience of working with external stakeholders
- Experience of interpreting complex information, distilling key messages and themes and presenting a position and options
- Record of delivering to organisation/ statutory deadlines
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance
Desirable
- Related experience of working in a NHS or social care environment
- Experience of working with commissioners in NHS and Local Authority organisations at a senior level
- Highly experienced in developing and working with quality and performance monitoring and reporting systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a Programme role
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Willingness to undergo further training and development for service need
Desirable
- Relevant management or professional qualification
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a similar level and in a similar field of work supporting service delivery, improvement and development.
- Evidence of involvement in successful transformation and organisational change
- Experience of project management and working within a project team to manage deliverables
- Experience of successfully engaging and influencing people at all levels within an organisation through collaborative working
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including senior management teams and clinicians, to deliver change
- Experience of working with external stakeholders
- Experience of interpreting complex information, distilling key messages and themes and presenting a position and options
- Record of delivering to organisation/ statutory deadlines
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance
Desirable
- Related experience of working in a NHS or social care environment
- Experience of working with commissioners in NHS and Local Authority organisations at a senior level
- Highly experienced in developing and working with quality and performance monitoring and reporting systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
