We are looking to appoint a Deputy Director of Planning & Transformation in a senior strategic leadership role who will be responsible for leading the Planning & Transformation function across two partner NHS Trusts.
The successful applicant will be educated to a degree level (or with equivalent experience) along with significant senior management experience within the NHS or a comparable complex organisation.
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Director of Planning & Transformation at Board Committee and system level
* Lead the development, coordination and delivery of the annual NHS planning cycle for both Trusts
* Drive transformation and productivity improvement aligned to national policy (including the NHS 10-Year Plan and system priorities)
* Oversee benchmarking, performance analytics, and identification of efficiency opportunities
* Lead the identification and delivery of commercial opportunities across both organisations
* Ensure robust programme governance, delivery discipline, and measurable impact across transformation programmes
* Be responsible for monitoring and reporting progress against the overall transformation programmes
* Provide assurance to relevant stakeholders on the Group’s transformation programmes
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non‑clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high‑quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026.
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