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Senior Manager

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds, LS9 7TFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

4 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role supports the Director of Transformation, leading improvement projects using lean methods. It suits someone with a degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership and budget skills, and good communication.

What you'll need

  • Degree level education or equivalent specialist knowledge
  • Proven experience delivering lean improvement work
  • Ability to write and present detailed business plans
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience managing complex budgets and projects

How to boost your chances

  • Read up on the Leeds Improvement Method and lean principles before applying
  • Prepare examples of past improvement projects you have led
  • Highlight any experience writing business plans in your CV
  • Show how you have managed budgets or large workloads
  • Practice clear, concise answers for leadership and communication questions

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Job description

Working directly to the Director of Transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen which places the postholder at the forefront of improvement acr...

The post-holder should be educated to degree level, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of specialist knowledge, relevant training and experience. Sound understanding of the Leeds Improvement method, gained through the delivery of lean. Must have experience of leading improvement work. Knowledge and experience of writing and delivering comprehensive business plans. Sound understanding of the Trusts strategic goals and vision, and the ability to apply LIM to best effect, in order to maximise its impact. Provide empowering leadership, using supportive styles. Demonstrate transparency in decision making. Able to develop and empower others to deliver excellence through continuous learning. Well developed communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience of managing complex budgets. Project and workload management

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications

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Experience

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

LTH
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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