Job Title: Senior Project Lead - Mental Health Transformation Location: Twickenham - Hybrid working 1-2 days a month in office Hourly rate £27.46 PAYE / £35.94 UMB Per Hour Contract Length: 6-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the role You will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of multi-agency mental health projects, working in partnership with local authorities, NHS organisations, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and providers. This role is pivotal in: Strengthening cross-system collaboration Aligning commissioning priorities across boroughs Driving innovative service models and market development Delivering tangible improvements in outcomes for residents Key responsibilities Lead complex multi-agency programmes across local authorities and NHS partners Develop joint commissioning approaches and market strategies for mental health services Drive delivery of projects focused on 18-25 transition cohorts and complex needs Build strong partnerships across NHS, local government, and voluntary sector stakeholders Use data and insights to inform decision-making, service improvement, and business cases Monitor programme delivery, risks, and impact, ensuring effective governance and reporting Facilitate sharing of best practice and scale successful models across the region About you We're looking for a confident, collaborative leader who can operate effectively across organisational boundaries and influence at senior levels. You will bring: Knowledge & Experience Strong understanding of mental health systems, pathways, and policy Experience of local authority and NHS commissioning and service delivery Proven track record leading cross-system or multi-agency programmes Background in mental health, social care, public health, or integrated commissioningSkills & Capabilities Excellent project and programme management skills (planning, governance, risk, delivery tracking) Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical capability, using data and insights to drive decision-making and improvement Ability to manage complexity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Why join SLP? Work on high-impact, system-wide transformation across six London boroughs Collaborate with senior leaders across local government and the NHS Be part of a small, agile partnership driving innovation and improvement Flexible hybrid working with a base in Twickenham Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser