Hub & Spoke Delivery Programme Manager

Hub & Spoke Programme Delivery Manager

The Hub & Spoke Programme Delivery Manager plays a pivotal leadership role at the heart of EMASs transformation agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the ambulance estate and operational model across the East Midlands, driving forward one of the most strategically significant programmes in the Trusts history.

As EMAS embarks on a 10-year modernisation journey moving towards a network of high-quality ambulance hubs, improved retained estates, digitally enabled work spaces and sustainable, Net Zero‑ready infrastructure, this role provides expert programme direction, innovation, and assurance.

You will lead a complex, multi‑disciplinary programme that directly influences operational efficiency, staff wellbeing, environmental performance, and ultimately the quality of care delivered to patients.

Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, estates specialists and system partners, you will translate strategic commitments into tangible, evidence‑backed improvements. You will be the Trusts expert on Hub & Spoke development, Make Ready implementation and associated business case delivery, ensuring EMAS estate is fit for the future and aligned with national policy, the 10‑Year NHS Plan, and the Trusts vision for outstanding community‑based care.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled programme leader who thrives on system‑wide collaboration, complex problem‑solving, and delivering visible, meaningful change.

The Hub & Spoke Programme Delivery Manager leads one of EMASs most significant strategic transformation programmes, guiding the development of modern hubs and improved estates that will strengthen operational efficiency, staff wellbeing, and patient care.

The role brings together programme leadership, strategic planning, and expert guidance, translating the Strategic Estates Plan into real, measurable improvements across the organisation. You will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, shape business cases, manage risks and resources, and ensure projects progress smoothly and on time.

A key part of the role is fostering strong relationships and clear communication across EMAS and the wider urgent and emergency care system.

You will simplify complex information for different audiences, ensure staff voices influence decision‑making, and provide senior leaders with confident, evidence‑based advice. Through effective governance, budget oversight, and a focus on inclusive and sustainable change, you will help create an estate that supports high‑performing teams and a modern, patient‑centred service.

• Flexible approach to working patterns, with a wide selection of rotas for part‑time and full‑time staff.
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
• Uniform provided where required.
• Expert training and support from a dedicated in‑house education team.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Health support along with an employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing networks.
• NHS Discounts in over 200 stores including holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants and clothing.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and cycle to work.
• Exceptional place to work, providing high‑quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference.
• A first‑class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Rainbow accredited, veteran aware and disability confident.

• Lead the programme and provide overall leadership for the Hub & Spoke Development Programme, ensuring delivery aligns with EMAS strategy and national direction.
• Build strong relationships across EMAS and partners to secure support, collaboration and shared ownership.
• Drive planning and delivery by developing and managing project plans, business cases and long‑term strategies for hub development and estate improvement.
• Oversee progress, risks and milestones, ensuring projects stay on time, on budget and deliver expected benefits.
• Provide expert…