Integration Programme Manager - RCN02756
Project Management | RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £74,313 (including inner London weighting of £5262)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Integration Programme Manager
RCN UK HQ, London with hybrid working), 35 hours, 12 Months Fixed term contract/secondment
£74,313 - £83,172 per annum*
Are you a dynamic and experienced programme manager ready to lead transformational change in a high-impact organisation? At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
The Royal College of Nursing is seeking an Integration Programme Manager to drive forward a strategic programme of work that will shape the future of nursing representation in the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the Integration Director and Steering Committee to deliver the integration of RCNi and RCN.
It's a job full of possibilities as you could get involved in anything from leading a multi-skilled team to deliver a large-scale change programme on time and within budget, managing programme performance, risks, and benefits realisation to facilitating workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and programme delivery meetings.
The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between departments is at the heart of this leadership role. You will need proven experience in managing complex programmes and projects across their full lifecycle as well as strong leadership in matrix environments and cultural change initiatives.
An excellent communicator, planner, and stakeholder manager you will need knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Asana.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after your customers. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Armitage via Rebecca McDonald at rebecca.mcdonald@rcni.com.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening date: 14 October 2025
Closing date: 11.59pm on 02 November 2025
If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier
Selection dates: To be confirmed
Interview date:
Contracted hours: 35