Delivery Unit Manager - Band 8a

You will support

the oversight and delivery of the ICB's priority programmes and Population

Health Improvement Plan. Key responsibilities include coordinating projects

and programmes, monitoring performance, managing risks and issues, producing

high-quality reports and assurance documentation, supporting governance

and executive decision-making processes. You will analyse complex data and

information, provide actionable insight and work with programme teams to

maintain delivery momentum and resolve challenges. You will also support the

development of consistent approaches to programme management, reporting and

performance improvement across the ICB.

You should have

significant experience of programme, project or transformation management

within the NHS, wider public sector or a similar complex environment. You should

demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience using

project tools and software, programme governance and risk management, and the

ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences.

Experience of working across organisational boundaries, building effective

stakeholder relationships and supporting large-scale change programmes is

essential. You should be educated to Master's level or have equivalent

experience. A recognised programme or project management qualification is

desirable. Strong organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability

to influence and challenge constructively are key.

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a

new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in

response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and

cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the

commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in

Essex. Operating within a reduced

running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England,

the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and

smarter resource allocation.

This post will sit within the

Corporate Services Directorate, which is committed to delivering high quality corporate services through collaboration across team boundaries,

the adoption of new approaches and the use of modern technology. The

directorate will create the conditions for the ICBs success by ensuring that

its corporate functions are efficient, responsive and aligned to organisational

priorities.

The Delivery Unit Manager will play a key role in supporting the ICBs

streamlined operating model, helping the organisation maintain disciplined

focus on a defined set of strategic priorities. Working as part of a small,

high impact team, the postholder contributes to the coordination, oversight and

assurance of priority programmes, ensuring that delivery is consistent,

transparent and aligned with organisational expectations. Their work

strengthens the ICBs ability to track progress, identify risks and maintain

momentum across its most important areas of focus.

A central aspect of the role will be supporting the adoption of

consistent delivery approaches across all priority areas. The postholder will

work closely with programme leads and senior responsible officers to embed

shared methodologies, reporting standards and performance frameworks. By

promoting alignment and reducing variation, they help create a coherent

delivery environment that enables the organisation to understand progress

clearly and intervene effectively when challenges arise.

The postholder will act as a key point of coordination for data and

intelligence relating to priority delivery. They will gather, analyse and

synthesise information from multiple sources, ensuring that progress updates

are accurate, timely and meaningful. Through structured monthly meetings with

each priority area, the postholder assesses delivery confidence, identifies

emerging risks and ensures that issues are escalated appropriately. Their work

will support a culture of constructive challenge, accountability and evidence based decision making.

The postholder will provide practical support with delivery planning,

risk management and performance tracking, helping SROs maintain a clear line of

sight on progress and areas requiring attention. They also contribute to

preparations for the CEOs quarterly performance meetings with executive

directors, ensuring that discussions are grounded in robust analysis and a

shared understanding of organisational priorities.

The role requires strong cross organisational

coordination. The postholder brings together colleagues from clinical,

operational and corporate teams to support collaborative working on key

directives and shared priorities. They help ensure that interdependencies are

understood, that information flows effectively and that priority programmes

benefit from collective expertise and aligned effort. Their work strengthens

organisational cohesion and supports the ICBs wider ambitions for improvement

and transformation.

The manager also plays an important role in supporting the governance

and reporting processes that underpin the ICBs approach to priority delivery.

They ensure that progress reports, risks and key decisions are clearly

documented and appropriately routed through central governance structures.

Their contribution helps maintain transparency, strengthens assurance and

supports the Executive Team in maintaining oversight of organisational

performance.

Through strong analytical capability, disciplined coordination and a

commitment to continuous improvement, the Delivery Unit Manager helps ensure

that the ICB maintains focus on the outcomes that matter most. Their work

enhances organisational delivery capability and supports the successful

implementation of the ICBs strategic priorities.

the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning

organisation the post holder will be expected to support the ICB in delivering

on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

Treatment to Prevention

Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to

commissioning.

Hospital to Community: Championing

care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.

Analogue to Digital: Enabling

clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and

evidence based improvement.

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set

out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set

Policy and service development

Implement policy developments that

support effective project and programme management to support the delivery of

the ICBs strategy and Population Health Improvement Plan

Ensure compliance with relevant ICB

policies

Use research and innovation to inform

service improvements or performance management

Strategy and analysis

Use of complex health data sets,

including those relating to performance across activity, finance and quality to

inform decision making

Analysis of complex qualitative and

quantitative data relating required to support projects and programmes

Turning analysis into useful insights

that can be used to inform decision making and delivery

Present complex data, information and

insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple

written and verbal briefings

methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve

outcomes for patients and sustainability of health services

Planning and organisation

Support development and delivery of

strategic project plans across the ICB, ensuring appropriate governance, risk

management, escalations and reporting

Managing competing priorities,

prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and

longer term priorities

Ensure accurate reporting and records

management

Support delivery of business plan for

the Delivery Unit

Work collaboratively, modelling

inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership

Able to take account of a broad range of

perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision

making

Present information and training to

large groups

strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local

government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed

Effective engagement with patients and

the public as required

Work effectively in multi-disciplinary

teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are

seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable

health and care system

Share complex and challenging

information which may relate to service performance or staffing

Able to manage conflict, find compromise

and persuade based on evidence as needed

Financial and resource management

Responsible for management of budget for

the Delivery Unit, ensuring delivery against the agreed budget

Supports procurement of relevant

services

Team management and capability building

Contribute to leadership of the Delivery

Unit, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development and performance

management of team members

Support staff through ICB transition,

including the development of teams to deliver on new ICB portfolios as agreed

through transition

Support the effective transition of

relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the

new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB

Blueprint

Work collaboratively with system

partners to facilitate transitional arrangements

Maintain a focus on quality, safety and

affordability during transition

Supporting effective Information Asset

Management for the team

Able to use initiative and work

independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role

Primarily desk-based work that requires

use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation

in on-line or in person meetings

Able to use software required to develop

report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft

suite (word, power point, excel), project management software (e.g. Aspyre) and

nationally available tools to support best practice.

Flexibility and evolving

As the ICB continues to evolve,

portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization,

the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of

responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will need to build

constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care

ICB

senior leadership

Information

Governance team

statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services

for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring

health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our

population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone.

The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a

hybrid working model (2 office-based days) that includes working across Essex

and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and

Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.

We are committed to

creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different

experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative

organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications

from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender

identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual

orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are

treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including

consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Please

note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Experience

Personal Attributes and Values

Strategy & Analysis

Governance & Assurance

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to Masters level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience; - Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development

People & Culture

Partnerships & Communities