Job Description:

PMO & Compliance Manager

Location: Gloucestershire Managed Services, with attendance across GHFT sites and hybrid working

Remuneration: £67,993 - £78,542 per annum

Closing Date: 7 September 2026 (12 noon)

Build and lead the PMO, governance and compliance capability supporting capital delivery across Gloucestershire

Seymour John Public Services is delighted to be partnering with Gloucestershire Managed Services Limited to recruit an exceptional PMO & Compliance Manager at a pivotal stage in the development of its Capital Delivery function.

This is a key specialist leadership opportunity for an experienced PMO, programme governance and assurance professional to lead the PMO and Compliance function supporting a capital programme valued at approximately £37 million per annum.

The Organisation

GMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides a broad range of estates, facilities, infrastructure and support services that enable frontline healthcare services to operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

The Opportunity

The PMO & Compliance Manager will establish and continuously develop programme governance, assurance, reporting, compliance, risk and project control arrangements across the Capital Projects portfolio, leading a team of approximately five staff.

• lead the Capital Projects PMO and Compliance function across the capital programme
• develop and embed programme governance, assurance, reporting and project control frameworks
• act as custodian of programme information management, document control and reporting
• lead programme-wide risk, issue, dependency, change, decision, benefits and lessons learned processes
• coordinate governance meetings, assurance reviews, OGC Gateway Reviews and audit activity
• coach Project Managers to adopt consistent methodologies, governance requirements and reporting standards

The Person

This role requires candidates with direct experience of large, complex capital, estates, infrastructure or healthcare construction programmes. It is not intended for generalist project managers who cannot evidence experience operating within substantial capital and estates environments.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in project management, business management, construction, engineering, estates management or related discipline, with PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, APM PMQ or equivalent programme/project management qualification.
• Clear experience in PMO leadership, programme governance, assurance, compliance, project controls, reporting, audit and capital programme information management.
• Experience working in a complex, regulated, stakeholder-rich environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to governance, assurance, value for money, safety and continuous improvement.

Recruitment Process

• Application review of CV and supporting cover letter
• Structured screening and longlisting by Seymour John
• Longlist presentation and selection event with GMS
• Final formal interviews with GMS

How to apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV and a supporting cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation for applying and how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role. Applications should be submitted via the campaign microsite and the application route provided in the advert.

Confidential enquiries

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire, Executive Search (NHS & Healthcare), Seymour John Public Services. 

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities served by GMS. Applications are welcomed from individuals from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.