Job overview
On 1 April 2026, the four acute hospital trusts in north west London - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - formally came together as the North West London Acute Provider Group.
As the largest acute provider system across the NHS, this is a pivotal moment for us and we are energised by the opportunities to deliver better health outcomes for our communities. With a turnover of £4.5bn, we operate 12 hospitals, employ 37,000 colleagues and provide innovative, research-led care to more than 2.2 million people.
We are now recruiting to the role of Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of our journey and we are seeking an exceptional strategic leader with the insight, focus and resilience to help deliver our ambitions. You will have a strong track record in leading complex transformation at scale and the ability to build trusted relationships across clinical and corporate teams.
You will also be a visible and collaborative leader who contributes to a culture that is inclusive, supportive and focused on improvement. If you believe you have the vision and strategic capability to play a pivotal role in this next chapter for North West London, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Significant experience operating at Board or executive level in a large, complex organisation / system.
2. Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational or system-wide strategy with demonstrable impact across a broad range of measures.
3. Substantial experience leading major, multi-disciplinary transformation or change programmes at scale.
4. Experience of working across organisational boundaries, including system or partnership-based environments.
5. Evidence of translating strategic ambition into prioritised programmes and sustained delivery.
Education
Essential criteria
6. Educated to degree level, or equivalent.
7. Able to evidence continuing professional development.
Right to work
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