Transformation Manager

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Denton, Manchester is seeking a Transformation Manager who will lead business development and improve service delivery. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and project management skills, alongside experience in the NHS. Responsibilities include liaising with various departments, contributing to the business improvement program, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The role offers a salary ranging from £52,479 to £59,173 and flexible working options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible pension benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Business development and tendering experience required.
• Understanding of the healthcare environment is essential.
• Experience of successful project delivery is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development creating new opportunities.
• Support the Head of Transformation in implementing changes.
• Conduct horizon scanning for future developments within the NHS.

Skills

Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills

Competent in Microsoft Office applications and Teams

Ability to multitask across a variety of work streams

Education

Prince 2 Practitioner or similar professional project management qualification

Degree or relevant healthcare qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Transformation Manager, Denton, Manchester, Hybrid Working

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. Based in Denton, Manchester, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transformation Manager to join our established Transformation Office, an enhanced Programme Management Office (PMO).

gtd healthcare delivers a diverse range of healthcare services across the north-west from a variety of settings including GP practices, urgent care and treatment centres in hospitals and a clinical hub and care coordination centre within our head office.

As a Transformation Manager, you will lead on business development creating new opportunities for the company and tendering for new services. This will involve liaising with colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities for enhancing existing services and exploring new technologies and solutions to known issues. You will contribute to our business improvement programme that delivers consistent efficiency improvements across the organisation.

This role is vital as we continue to grow our business. Whilst experience of working in a PMO environment is not essential, an understanding of the function is. The successful candidate will have proven experience of delivering transformation across the NHS and healthcare sector.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Head of Transformation in the development and implementation of changes identified within gtd’s corporate strategy.
• Deputise for the Head of Transformation when unavailable.
• Use programme and project management expertise to ensure that gtd’s strategy and vision is delivered in a structured way.
• Conduct horizon scanning for future developments within the NHS.
• Take a lead on business development and the tendering process.
• Liaise with managers, project leads and Heads of Service to scope projects.
• Maintain high professional standards, provide guidance and leadership to establish, direct and motivate teams.
• Ensure activities are undertaken in accordance with programme and project plans, identifying exceptions or off‑target activities and initiating corrective action as necessary.
• Identify and understand project interdependencies and ensure that these are managed.
• Ensure benefits management plans are in place.
• Ensure quality management plans are in place and that all project activities include appropriate quality standards.
• Ensure risk management plans are in place and develop appropriate contingency plans as necessary.

Responsibilities

Strategic Development, Planning and Organising

• Support the Head of Transformation in the development and implementation of changes identified within gtd’s corporate strategy.
• Deputise for the Head of Transformation when unavailable.
• Use programme and project management expertise to deliver gtd’s strategy and vision.
• Horizon scan for future developments within the NHS.
• Lead business development and tendering.
• Liaise with managers, project leads and Heads of Service to scope projects.
• Maintain high professional standards.
• Report progress to the Head of Transformation and to appropriate Boards and Committees.
• Ensure activities align with programme plans, identifying exceptions and initiating corrective action.
• Use good judgement to identify risks and recommend mitigating actions.
• Identify and manage project interdependencies.
• Ensure benefits management and realisation plans are in place.
• Ensure quality management plans are in place.
• Ensure risk management plans are in place and develop contingency plans.
• Liaise with the gtd Academy team to ensure effective implementation training strategies.
• Promote aligning project objectives with organisational values, philosophy, activity and outcomes.

Administrative

• Support preparation of documentation for project governance groups including Finance & Audit Committee, Operations Committee, gtd healthcare Board, and team meetings.
• Prepare project briefs, initiation documents, Quality Impact Assessments, Business Cases and other documents required for project approval and mobilisation.
• Assist with producing project documentation such as workbook, risk register, communications plan and status reports.

Other duties

• Any other duties agreed with the line manager to meet organisational needs, which may include travel to other sites.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Business development and tendering experience.
• PMO knowledge or experience.
• Understanding of the healthcare environment.
• Experience of successful project delivery.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working in a large complex organisation.
• Generating reports for senior management teams.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Prince 2 Practitioner or similar professional project management qualification.
• Degree or relevant healthcare qualification.

Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and Teams.
• Ability to take ownership of issues, tasks and actions.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Ability to understand and critically analyse data.
• Ability to multitask across a variety of work streams.
• Trained in Project Management Methodology.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise a demanding workload and conflicting deadlines, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
• Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels confidently and effectively.
• Attention to detail with good oral and written communication skills.

Benefits package

• Working for a values‑driven organisation.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme.
• Access to Wagestream, providing flexible and on‑demand access to stream your pay during the month.
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service.
• Flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours and policies.
• Family friendly and carer policies.
• Opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards.
• Access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives, offering a wide range of tools and resources.
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £52,479 to £59,173 a year, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: U0061-25-0150

Job locations: New Century House, Progress Way Off Windmill Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 2GP

Employer Details

Gtd Healthcare

New Century House

Progress Way Off Windmill Lane

Denton

Manchester

M34 2GP

https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)