- Company Name
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Deputy Director - Transformation
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Deputy Director – Transformation
**Role Summary**
Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of Trust‑wide transformation programmes, acting as Chief Strategy Officer’s deputy. Own the transformation infrastructure, policies, and processes that enable strategic priorities across the organisation.
**Expectations**
- Deliver senior‑level transformation leadership in a complex, multi‑professional environment.
- Translate executive vision into actionable programmes and measurable outcomes.
- Maintain credibility and influence among clinicians, operational staff, and external partners.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Shape and articulate the Trust’s transformation vision and framework in partnership with the Executive team.
- Define, develop, and implement strategy deployment and day‑to‑day delivery of transformation programmes.
- Provide senior leadership for a portfolio of major change projects with cross‑organisational impact.
- Deputise for the Chief Strategy Officer, maintaining continuity of strategy operations.
- Deliver best‑practice change management, portfolio management, and transformation expertise.
- Build and strengthen the Trust’s transformation capability, collaborating with operational, clinical, and QI colleagues.
- Facilitate the development and execution of strategic goals through internal and external stakeholder partnership.
**Required Skills**
- Transformation and programme management leadership (complex, large‑scale change initiatives).
- Strategic planning, policy development, and process design.
- Advanced problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and decision‑making.
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.
- Change management expertise (ADKAR, Prosci, or equivalent).
- Portfolio management and resource optimisation.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in transformation, programme delivery, or organisational development.
- Professional certification in project or programme management (PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, or equivalent).
- Certified Change Management qualification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) preferred.
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