Director of Programme Delivery
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (KMMH) are seeking an outstanding senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Director of Programme Delivery, leading the Trust’s most complex and strategically critical programmes as part of the trust new five‑year strategy.
Operating at a very senior level, this Band 9 role carries Trust‑wide accountability for the delivery of four high‑impact programmes which include our Quality Plan, Integrated Neighbourhoods (community transformation), Children’s and Young People post‑transition of services and resetting our operational model.
Working in close partnership with Executive Directors, clinical leaders and operational leaders, the postholder will ensure programmes are delivered at pace, with clear governance, robust assurance and measurable benefits, and that change is embedded sustainably into everyday practice.
This is a high‑profile leadership role requiring credibility at Board level, strong capability to work across the wider organisation and clinical directorates, and the ability to influence in a complex environment. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leading large‑scale programmes, excellent judgement, and a delivery‑focused, values‑driven leadership style.
This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of mental health services across Kent and Medway and to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people who use our services.
The post holder is responsible for leading the four programmes of work which will include:
* Quality Plan
* Integrated Neighbourhoods (community transformation)
* Children’s and Young People post‑transition of services
* Resetting our operational mode
We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under‑represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.
Responsibilities include:
* Design, mobilisation, governance and delivery of multiple programmes of work, ensuring they are delivered to agreed scope, quality, timescales and benefits.
* Ensuring effective engagement within the wider trust, working closely with the executive team, directorate leadership teams including staff, communities, carers and patients.
* Implement effective programme management for the four trust‑wide programmes of work, ensuring effective reporting to the executive, Trust Board, which will include reporting on progress, key milestones, benefits and risks.
* Manage complex and sensitive situations which may involve communicating and leading on organisational change, workforce reconfiguration; maintaining compassion, fairness and clarity at all times.
* Lead a small central team and work in close partnership with clinical, operational and corporate leaders across the Trust to ensure programmes are owned, embedded and delivered effectively.
Qualifications include:
* Extensive experience leading complex, high‑risk programmes or portfolios in a large, complex organisation.
* A proven track record of delivering programmes to time, quality and agreed outcomes.
* Strong understanding of programme governance, assurance and risk management.
* The ability to influence and work effectively with senior clinicians, operational leaders and executives.
* Experience of leading and developing teams.
* Excellent communication, judgement and problem‑solving skills.
* Living our values of caring, inclusive, curious and confident in everything they do.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Please note, the Job Description is currently undergoing Job Evaluation.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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