Director of Programme Delivery

The Director of Programme Delivery will provide strategic leadership and oversight of complex, trustwide programmes that are critical to the delivery of the Trusts objectives, priorities and statutory responsibilities. The postholder will be responsible for the successful design, mobilisation, governance and delivery of multiple programmes of work, ensuring they are delivered to agreed scope, quality, timescales and benefits. They will 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. This role requires strong influencing skills, credibility with senior clinical and operational colleagues, and a pragmatic, outcomesfocused approach to programme delivery within a complex NHS environment. The post holder will be required to manage complex and sensitive situations which may involve communicating and leading on organisational change, workforce reconfiguration. This role therefore requires high levels of emotional resilience, professionalism and judgement, as well as the ability to respond appropriately to challenging conversations or behaviours, maintaining compassion, fairness and clarity at all times. The post holder must be able to balance the needs of individuals with organisational priorities.

Responsibilities include

The Director of Programme Delivery will be responsible for the successful design, mobilisation, governance and delivery of multiple programmes of work, ensuring they are delivered to agreed scope, quality, timescales and benefits. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring effective engagement within the wider trust, working closely with the executive team, directorate leadership teams including staff, communities, carers and patients. The post-holder will 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. We are looking for a senior leader who can operate confidently at executive level and who brings: Extensive experience leading complex, highrisk 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 problemsolving skills. And most importantly an individual who will live our values of caring, inclusive, curious and confident in everything they do, every da 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*.