Associate Director of Transformation

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Transformation to lead and manage Group-wide transformation initiatives. The role includes stakeholder engagement, governance, and delivering sustainable improvements across clinical and corporate services. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or equivalent and substantial experience in transformation management within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Proven senior-level transformation or programme management experience in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transformation programmes aligned with strategic priorities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support change.
• Monitor programme delivery and risks.

Skills

Senior-level transformation or programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership and team development

Governance and delivery assurance

Education

Master's level or equivalent experience

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Director of Transformation

The closing date is 22 August 2025

The Associate Director of Group Transformation plays a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, responsible for shaping and delivering the Group's transformation agenda.

Working very closely with site transformation programme leads, the postholder will lead gesh-wide transformation programmes aligned to Group strategic objectives, ensuring robust delivery across clinical and corporate services. The key focus of the role will be on initiatives that require a Group-wide approach for delivery or enablement.

Working across St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh), the role requires excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme management capabilities, with a strong emphasis on enabling change across complex systems.

The role will also support the development of an aligned Group-wide transformation plan and ensure effective integration with annual planning cycles.

Main duties of the job

Transformation Programme Leadership: Lead the design and delivery of transformation programmes aligned with strategic objectives across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support change initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the transformation team, supporting development and performance.

Governance and Delivery Assurance: Oversee programme governance, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, financial controls, and risk management.

Values and Continuous Improvement: Promote organisational values and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the transformation function.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

Lead and manage transformation programmes that support Group-wide strategic priorities.

Partner with clinical and corporate leaders to identify, scope, and deliver sustainable service improvements.

Oversee mobilisation of project teams and ensure alignment with PMO governance and KPIs.

Lead integration of transformation plans into annual business planning processes.

Present complex data and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Work with Communications teams to promote transformation initiatives internally and externally.

Represent the organisation at system and regional forums, championing the transformation agenda.

Leadership and Team Development

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Group Transformation function.

Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support career development within the team.

Provide cross-cover leadership for Associate Director colleagues within the Directorate.

Governance and Delivery Assurance

Monitor programme delivery, risks and resources, ensuring value for money and alignment to financial controls.

Produce high-quality documentation, including business cases and assurance reports.

Deputise for the Group Director of Performance and PMO as required.

Values and Continuous Improvement

Uphold the Groups values and lead by example in modelling public service behaviours.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning across the transformation function.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

• Senior-level transformation or programme management experience in the NHS
• Track record of stakeholder engagement at senior level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust