About Our Client
Join the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) in a leadership position to provide strategic direction and oversight of a large change portfolio as Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Director.
Locations: Any NHSBSA office (Newcastle, Blackpool, Bolton, Eastbourne) with regular travel to Newcastle.
The NHSBSA is an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), responsible for delivering services that support NHS, Government, and local health priorities. Their purpose is to deliver business service excellence to the NHS to promote longer, healthier lives. Their vision is to be the provider of at-scale business services for health and social care, transforming and delivering these to maximize efficiency and meet customer expectations.
They manage around £100 billion in NHS funds annually, a role that extends beyond financial management to service delivery at a national level. Their values—Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable, and Energetic (CARE)—are central to their culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, value-driven organization.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership within a Directorate of delivery and change professionals to support the Chief Portfolio Officer in implementing the Directorate's vision and strategic direction.
* Develop and maintain strategic alliances internally and externally to share best practices and ensure effective governance.
* Ensure the portfolio delivers value for money, benefits, and system efficiencies, aligning with government standards and frameworks.
* Oversee assurance processes at decision points and throughout project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with GMPP requirements.
* Lead reviews of projects' relevance based on ROI, value, risk, and strategic alignment.
* Embed data-driven decision-making, using analytics to influence strategy and improve services, focusing on measurable impact.
* Promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement within the directorate.
* Support large-scale change initiatives, fostering innovation, stakeholder engagement, and political acumen.
* Build and sustain relationships with external partners, including government departments and authorities.
* Leverage industry networks and best practices to keep the organization aligned with technological and strategic advancements.
Please refer to the full job description in the candidate pack (candidate pack link) for detailed criteria.
The Successful Applicant
The NHSBSA seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative leader to oversee the performance of the change portfolio and lead the Directorate strategy. Leading diverse teams, you will inspire and develop talent, ensuring high engagement and organizational impact. As a senior leader reporting to the Chief Portfolio Officer, you will set a compelling vision and align stakeholders for strategic success.
The essential criteria include:
* Extensive knowledge of PMO functions, senior leadership experience, and expertise in project management standards and frameworks.
* Proven ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and promote professional development.
* Strong networking skills and experience in building effective external and internal relationships.
* Strategic thinking, operational leadership, and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities while maintaining focus on strategic goals.
Experience in managing change portfolios, public sector governance, complex budgets, and motivating teams under pressure is essential.
Qualifications required include:
* Managing Portfolios Practitioner or equivalent
* P30 Practitioner or equivalent
* Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
* Management of Risk Practitioner or equivalent
What's on Offer
Salary: £105,385 - £121,271, depending on experience.
* 27 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays
* Excellent pension scheme with 23.7% employer contributions
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Wellbeing and inclusion networks
* NHS Car Lease Scheme
* Additional benefits and discounts
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