Job summary
Service Development & Transformation Lead
Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710
37.5 hours per week
12-months Fixed Term Contract/Secondment - To commence 01/04/26
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Main duties of the job
This role is accountable for the day-to-day project management & development plans of the service areas in the Starting Well Division within Locala.
The individual will be responsible for operational service development, project planning, quality improvement, transformation, and performance monitoring & reporting.
They will provide project management support for local Team Leaders, Operational Service Managers and Quality & Professionals Managers, formulating plans for the services, as well as supporting the wider Operational Services Transformation for the Directorate, and ensuring the development of an effective team and service provision.
The successful applicant will need a robust understanding of working with services to implement service redesign, understanding the risks and benefits, working with change and liaising between system developers and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
About us
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
* Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
* Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
* Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside Cleckheaton, BD19 5AP United Kingdom
Cleckheaton
BD19 5AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Experience
Essential
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Experience
Essential
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Desirable
* Please refer to the attached person specification document.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address
Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside Cleckheaton, BD19 5AP United Kingdom
Cleckheaton
BD19 5AP
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Employer details
Employer name
Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address
Cleckheaton Health Centre Greenside Cleckheaton, BD19 5AP United Kingdom
Cleckheaton
BD19 5AP
Employer's website
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