In this role, you are accountable for 1. Providing SME and governance expertise, demonstrating a broad understanding and application of the operating model key assurance function(s) to assure and govern the approach and delivery of the future NHS workforce solution and service, continually applying strategic thinking which align to the needs of the business, the Programme and wider NHS workforce strategies. 2. Leading the key assurance function(s) to ensure the future workforce solution is best placed to deliver pre-identified benefits and deliver taxpayer value for money, in accordance with a predefined plan, using established mechanisms, framework(s) and design principles, under a robust governance process designed to take key stakeholders on the delivery journey. 3. Facilitating input to workshops during the design, development, configuration, testing and implementation of the future NHS workforce solution and service from dedicated working groups, consisting of senior representatives from across NHSBSA, Customers, Users and Suppliers. The post holder(s) will also be expected to attend regular governance boards and authorities as defined within the Programme delivery governance structure. 4. Collaborative working with the chosen Supplier, multiple stakeholders, including Programme teams and NHSBSA Corporate and Enabling Services, additionally the postholder(s) will be expected to work alongside the Programmes external assurance partners, leveraging their expertise and insight. 5. It is expected that the postholder(s) will draw on their knowledge and expertise in the appropriate discipline to embed operating model design outcomes and associated Programme governance arrangements into the key assurance function(s), influencing outcomes in the following areas:a. The strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities shared and/or unique roles.b. How the Authority, partners and suppliers co-exist and operate, recognising the importance of supply change management complexity, relationship management and the need for collaborative engagement;c. Activities, inputs, outputs, controls, and capabilities required; andd. Proposed assurance and governance arrangements aligned to the principle of an Intelligent Client providing a clear fit within the organisations enabling services structures. 6. Line managing colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams operating within the NHSBSA disciplinary, absence and work performance policies. 7. Enabling the performance of others, including agreeing objectives which are fully aligned to department and organisational objectives and goals, and the development and motivation of staff to achieve them. 8. Conducting meaningful appraisals and 1-1s, developing and monitor training and personal development plans, setting performance targets and monitoring progress against agreed quality and performance criteria. 9. Undertaking recruitment and selection in line with organisational processes and participate in the implementation and delivery of initiatives to secure suitable capability, increase skills levels, and develop talent pools to meet the changing needs of the business landscape. 10. Taking ownership for decision making within own area and across multiple teams, seeking support and feedback to develop well thought out solutions which both enable performance and further develop the teams. 11. Pro-actively allocating, managing, and reviewing colleague workload across multiple teams, management information and resource requests to inform forward planning and resource management. 12. Budget control in accordance with NHSBSAs policies, standing orders, financial regulations, and legislative requirements. 13. Accountable for planning, monitoring and measuring resource estimates assessing and anticipating where skills and needs may change and evolve. This will include being accountable for the resource profile of the teams, developing requirements for funding, managing any associated training, learning and development budgets, as well as inputting into business and financial planning for any additional requirements. 14. Support an effective matrix approach to achieve objectives, including working effectively with the supplier teams, NHSBSA corporate teams, NHSBSA ESR Service team, Assurance Partners, NHSBSA enabling services and wider programme team in supporting the product and service. 15. Work at all times collaboratively with the Programme Director, the Deputy Programme Director, other Programme Functions Leads and the wider NHSBSA programme team and NHSBSA teams, fostering a collaborative and positive working culture that aligns to NHSBSA values and ways of working within the Programme. This role is home based and required national travel across England and Wales. The role will be appointed on a permanent basis and are being recruited to support a specific workstream within the Future NHS Workforce Solution programme, which is scheduled to run until 2030.