Associate Director for Business Delivery, NHS Tayside

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Scotland is seeking an Associate Director for Business Delivery for a secondment opportunity. This role involves leading a portfolio of corporate priorities to shape the future of healthcare delivery during significant transformation. Candidates must have experience in large-scale changes, manage multiple demands efficiently, and possess strong corporate governance knowledge. A senior strategic role within the NHS is a prerequisite for this position, which offers a chance to impact healthcare delivery in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation and change programmes with clear measurable outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver results at pace in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and business delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of corporate priorities that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
• Coordinate Executive Team Cross-Cutting Business Delivery Priorities.
• Develop and deliver a workplan on the agreed priorities.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale transformation

Multi-tasking in complex environments

Knowledge of corporate governance

Whole-system leadership

Cross-boundary collaboration

Education

Senior strategic role within the NHS

Job description

Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Post – 23 Months

Associate Director for Business Delivery

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

AFC Grade 8D

We are offering an exciting secondment opportunity to join the Office of the Chief Executive, working directly with the Chief Executive Team and named Executive Directors. This role is pivotal in driving pace and scale of progress across a range of high-priority areas during a time of significant transformation and renewal within NHS Tayside and the wider NHS in Scotland.

As Associate Director for Business Delivery, you will lead a portfolio of corporate priorities that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Your initial focus will include:

• Mental Health and Learning Disability Transformation and Medium-Term Plan
• Driving delivery of Board Corporate Objectives 2026/27
• Coordinating Executive Team Cross-Cutting Business Delivery Priorities
• Responsibility and authority for developing and delivering a workplan on the agreed priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

Applicants should currently hold a senior strategic role within the NHS and have line manager support for release on secondment. You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation and change programmes with clear measurable outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver results at pace in complex environments
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and business delivery
• Expertise in whole-system leadership and cross-boundary collaboration
• Evidence leadership qualities and experience aligned to the NHS Scotland Leadership Success Profile, including enabling outcomes, shaping culture, and empowering systems

How to Apply:

Please submit a written Expression of Interest by 12:00 Noon, on 7th January 2026 which should be no more than two pages to [e-mail] outlining:

• Your motivation and suitability for the role
• Relevant experience, skills and leadership approach
• Key achievements and Impacts
• What excites you about this new, dedicated role

Please contact Jane Duncan ([e-mail]) if you wish to have a conversation around this role.