Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance is playing a vital role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, first aid training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

St John is investing in its digital assets with a transformational roadmap and a wide portfolio of change programmes.  This is a key role within the digital & intelligence team, the successful candidate will act as the business partner leading the portfolio management of all change programmes across St John, managing the initiation process for the new large scale projects and building internal capability in programme management.

The Planning and Performance Business Partners are responsible for supporting the execution of the overall strategic plan, through effective oversight of delivery, support and guidance to those managing key agile projects and proactive problem-solving.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), 35 hour working week, hybrid working, life assurance, eye care and mental health and wellbeing tools.  It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Prince 2 Foundation or any other recognised project management qualification
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex large projects from concept through to operational use
• Experience of digital strategy
• Experience of working in structured project teams following defined governance standards relating to project planning, resource management, RAID management, etc.
• Evidence of excellent stakeholder management at a variety of levels
• Extensive implementation, change management and benefit realisation experience

About the Role:

• Support key areas of the charity in the collaborative, dynamic planning process, prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
• Assist functional departments in the development of business plans, business change requests, business cases and option papers in support of business changes
• Recommend project management approaches for key strands of work. Offer advice and guidance in areas such as Project Management/Work Stream Methodologies
• Gain and maintain an active understanding of the business and technology strategies and direction
• Form and manage effective relationships with key business stakeholders

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Aplication Review Date: 10/06/2022
Interview Date: TBC

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.