NWLP Director of Portfolio and Strategic Delivery
North West London Pathology
London, W21NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£121,528 to £138,529
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Portfolio and Strategy to join our NWLP team and continue to shape the future of pathology services. Driven ...
- To provide inspirational leadership to the NWLP senior management teams and seniorleaders and professionals across the organisation in service of delivering the NWLP visionand strategy.
- Implement change management strategies that support the cultural and operational shiftsrequired for transformation, ensuring staff engagement and buy-in at all levels.
- Develop project scopes, budgets and programmes. Prepare highly complex and detailed reports and business cases that require sustained concentration and intensive focus toensure they accurately reflect strategic objectives and financial impacts.
- Drive the development of business cases for NWLP for major projects, securing investmentand funding as required.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
2026-2027 start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 5 April 2027
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in relevant area.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- MoP certified to Practitioner Level or equivalent experience managing portfolios and strategic delivery
Desirable: - Other project or programme management Qualification (e.g Prince 2, Agile); - Continuous improvement qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience operating at Director or equivalent senior leadership level within a complex NHS or comparable organisation
- Proven experience of leading large-scale transformation and change across organisational and system boundaries
- Experience of influencing Executive-level stakeholders and system partners (e.g. ICBs, NHS England)
- Strong financial management experience, including budgetary control and investment decision-making
Desirable
- Experience of operating at executive level across NHS organisational boundaries.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical services delivery, development, redesign, and best practice.
- Knowledge and clear understanding of the background of laboratory diagnostics current challenges and future trends.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed leadership, influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making capability
- Ability to manage complexity, uncertainty and competing priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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