Business and Transformation Manager

These are both strategic and hands-on programme management roles requiring collaborative working with a wide range of internal and external partners, including clinicians, operational managers, commissioners, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, service users and carers.

The successful candidates will lead and support a diverse portfolio of transformation, quality improvement and business development initiatives, including:

Service redesign and pathway transformation

Development of new models of care

Business case and investment proposal development

Programme and project management

Activity and demand modelling

Data analysis and performance improvement

Cost improvement and efficiency programmes

Service mobilisation and implementation

Stakeholder engagement and co-production

Contract and commissioner-led initiatives

Quality improvement and change management programmes

You will be responsible for leading multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring robust governance, effective stakeholder engagement and successful delivery of agreed outcomes.

As a key member of the relevant service line Senior Management Team, you will work closely with clinical and operational leaders to identify opportunities for improvement, support strategic planning and deliver meaningful change for patients, families and carers.

See job description and person specification.

As these roles support services across multiple boroughs and locations, applicants must be willing and able to travel to CNWL office and clinical sites across Central London, Inner London, North West London and Outer London as required.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest specialist NHS providers, delivering a wide range of community, mental health, learning disability and specialist services across London, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

You will join a well-established and highly respected Business and Transformation Team, working alongside experienced programme managers, service improvement specialists and senior leaders committed to improving services and patient outcomes.

Highly motivated, organised and self-directed

Experienced in programme and project management

Skilled at building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Comfortable working in complex and fast-paced environments

Able to think strategically while maintaining a strong focus on delivery

Passionate about improving services for children, young people, adults and older people

You will be comfortable working independently whilst also contributing to a supportive team environment. You will be able to take high-level strategic direction from senior leaders and translate this into clear plans, tangible actions and successful delivery.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a genuine difference to services across CNWL.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Leadership/management qualification

Experience