Senior Transformation Delivery Lead in London

Job summaryLead transformation at scale in one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts.King's is entering a defining period. Our new Trust Strategy 2026-2031, Transforming Care, sets out an ambitious programme of change to improve outcomes for our patients,staffand communities.We are looking for a Senior Transformation DeliveryLeadto take ownership of some of our most significant strategic initiatives -- driving them from concept through to measurable, sustained impact.This is a senior delivery role for someone who thrives on complexity, can build credibility with clinical and corporate leaders alike, and knows how to turn strategic ambition intoreal clinical andoperational reality.About the Role:You will lead the end-to-end delivery of major transformation programmes aligned to Transforming Care, working across divisions, corporatefunctionsand system partners.You'llbe a trusted advisor to Executive and Divisional leadership, translating strategic priorities into deliverable programmes of work, and holding the discipline of benefits realisation, riskmanagementand governance throughout.Main duties of the jobYou will:o Lead the design, mobilisation and delivery of complex, trust-wide transformation programmes aligned to the five-year strategyo Build and lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams, including clinicians, operational managers, business intelligence, digital, information technology, finance,workforceand improvement specialistso Develop robust programme plans, benefitscasesand governance frameworks, ensuring delivery is evidence-based and outcomes-focusedo Act as a senior point of accountability for programme risk, escalating and resolving issues that threaten deliveryo Build strong relationships with clinical leaders, senior operational managers, and system/ICS partnersincluding SE London partners, One Bromley, SEL Acute Provider Collaborative and Integrated Neighbourhood Teamsto secure buy-in and remove barriers to changeo Coach and develop transformation, digitaltransformationand improvement capability across the organisationo Report programme progress to Trust Board-level governance groups, with clear, honest narratives on progress,riskand impacto Championthe Kingsculture of continuous improvementvia the Kings Improvement Method, staff engagement and co-design with patients and communitiesAbout usThe Trustprovidesa full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; beinga great placeto work; leading pioneering research,innovationand education; building strong and successful partnerships; providingtimelyand efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each otherWe are at a pivotal point in ourhistoryand werequireindividuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution isrequiredin order tomeet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions,wasteand pollution wherever possible.DetailsDate posted07 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 88,250 to 100,355 a year per annum inc HCA's ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number213-CORP-8131068-AJob locationsColdharbour Works but requirement to work across all sites.245a Coldharbour LnLondonSW9 8RRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAbout You:You are experienced in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder change programmes in a large, complex organisation ideally within the NHS or another complex public sector or regulated environment. You combine strong programme discipline with genuine influencing skill, andyoure comfortable holding senior stakeholders to account while bringing people with you. You are an experienced transformation leader witha track record ofDuties and ResponsibilitiesAre you able todemonstrate:Provensignificant experiencedelivering large-scale change in complex organisationsStrong leadership and stakeholder engagement skillsTrack recordof delivering measurable improvement outcomesExperience of developing and taking the lead in advising on long term strategic business planning for services.Understanding of provider health structures, chains of control and decision making.Demonstrable ability to integrate and apply specialist knowledge across disciplines to solve complex organisational problems and deliver large-scale change.Essential criteria:Significant experienceleading large-scale transformation or change programmes at a senior level, ideally within an acute or complex health/care setting Strong programme and project managementexpertise, with formal qualifications (e.g. MSP, Prince2, Agile) desirable Evidence of successfully translating strategic intent into deliverable, benefits-realising programmes of work Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and evidence to drive decision-making Experience of leading and developing teams through periods ofsignificant change Educated toMasterslevel or equivalent experience in a relevant field Job description Job responsibilitiesAbout You:You are experienced in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder change programmes in a large, complex organisation ideally within the NHS or another complex public sector or regulated environment. You combine strong programme discipline with genuine influencing skill, andyoure comfortable holding senior stakeholders to account while bringing people with you. You are an experienced transformation leader witha track record ofDuties and ResponsibilitiesAre you able todemonstrate:Provensignificant experiencedelivering large-scale change in complex organisationsStrong leadership and stakeholder engagement skillsTrack recordof delivering measurable improvement outcomesExperience of developing and taking the lead in advising on long term strategic business planning for services.Understanding of provider health structures, chains of control and decision making.Demonstrable ability to integrate and apply specialist knowledge across disciplines to solve complex organisational problems and deliver large-scale change.Essential criteria:Significant experienceleading large-scale transformation or change programmes at a senior level, ideally within an acute or complex health/care setting Strong programme and project managementexpertise, with formal qualifications (e.g. MSP, Prince2, Agile) desirable Evidence of successfully translating strategic intent into deliverable, benefits-realising programmes of work Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and evidence to drive decision-making Experience of leading and developing teams through periods ofsignificant change Educated toMasterslevel or equivalent experience in a relevant fieldPerson Specification Education and Training EssentialA minimum of a degree in a management related field with either a Master's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experienceRecognised project qualification or equivalent experience e.g. PRINCE 2, PMI or MSP Experience at a senior level in a complex organisationDesirableQualification in 6 sigma/lean methodologies Experience and Knowledge EssentialSignificant experience demonstrating in-depth professional knowledge across multiple disciplines, including transformation/change management, financial management, performance management, information systems and workforce, developed through training and experience over an extended period.A proven track record of service improvement and/or operational management with responsibility for the full range of operational and clinical services.Experience of implementing large scale multi-faceted service improvement and change projects within a large complex organisation, which have measurable results in achieving significant targets.Experience of providing high-level performance and business advice in a highly complex multi-disciplinary environment.Experience of developing and taking the lead in advising on long term strategic business planning for services.Understanding of provider health structures, chains of control and decision making. Appropriate deployment of service improvement programme and project management resources to the benefit of the trust, divisions and wider programmes.Demonstrable ability to integrate and apply specialist knowledge across disciplines to solve complex organisational problems and deliver large-scale changeDesirablePrevious role in service improvement or operational experience above service manager level.Experience of working at a senior level within healthcare consultancy Skills and Attributes EssentialHighly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.Clear understanding of and ability to deliver both hard edged operational/financial objectives whilst supporting people through change.Expert analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detail and with the ability to handle increasing complexity and make good quality judgements and decisions on the basis of analysis.Demonstrable astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line".Ability to lead and direct programme teams and large diverse stakeholder groups, and lead the delivery of the service improvement programme and project outcomes.Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships.Ability to manage own work and work of others to tight deadlinesA strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.DesirableAbility to communicate complex information effectively, via a variety of media and forums, with a wide range of people from all levels both from within and outside of the TrustEvidence of self-awareness and ability/desire to enhance own and others performance and behaviour Person Specification Education and Training EssentialA minimum of a degree in a management related field with either a Master's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experienceRecognised project qualification or equivalent experience e.g. PRINCE 2, PMI or MSP Experience at a senior level in a complex organisationDesirableQualification in 6 sigma/lean methodologies Experience and Knowledge EssentialSignificant experience demonstrating in-depth professional knowledge across multiple disciplines, including transformation/change management, financial management, performance management, information systems and workforce, developed through training and experience over an extended period.A proven track record of service improvement and/or operational management with responsibility for the full range of operational and clinical services.Experience of implementing large scale multi-faceted service improvement and change projects within a large complex organisation, which have measurable results in achieving significant targets.Experience of providing high-level performance and business advice in a highly complex multi-disciplinary environment.Experience of developing and taking the lead in advising on long term strategic business planning for services.Understanding of provider health structures, chains of control and decision making. Appropriate deployment of service improvement programme and project management resources to the benefit of the trust, divisions and wider programmes.Demonstrable ability to integrate and apply specialist knowledge across disciplines to solve complex organisational problems and deliver large-scale changeDesirablePrevious role in service improvement or operational experience above service manager level.Experience of working at a senior level within healthcare consultancy Skills and Attributes EssentialHighly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.Clear understanding of and ability to deliver both hard edged operational/financial objectives whilst supporting people through change.Expert analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detail and with the ability to handle increasing complexity and make good quality judgements and decisions on the basis of analysis.Demonstrable astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line".Ability to lead and direct programme teams and large diverse stakeholder groups, and lead the delivery of the service improvement programme and project outcomes.Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships.Ability to manage own work and work of others to tight deadlinesA strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.DesirableAbility to communicate complex information effectively, via a variety of media and forums, with a wide range of people from all levels both from within and outside of the TrustEvidence of self-awareness and ability/desire to enhance own and others performance and behaviourDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressColdharbour Works but requirement to work across all sites.245a Coldharbour LnLondonSW9 8RRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressColdharbour Works but requirement to work across all sites.245a Coldharbour LnLondonSW9 8RRUnited KingdomEmployer's website