Interim National Priority Programme Director
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nationally, SE1 8UG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M9990-25-0462 |
Summary
In the immediate term, you will help lead the organisation through transformation, working with the national executive of the Department and NHSE to design an effective approach to delivering national priorities in Maternity, Children and Young People and Womens Health. You will ensure, the Department is equipped to meet Ministerial priorities and delivers the benefits envisaged through the organisational redesign. This will include a focus on efficiency savings and creating a new operating model that empowers local systems. As National Priority Programme Director you will develop the strong partnerships required to drive forward delivery of your programmes, across Government, the system and externally, and may spend a substantial amount of time speaking to systems - to understand risks and issues in their areas, support change in behaviours, galvanize partners, and use soft levers to improve quality and performance. You will work with the executive teams to draw in specialist and technical expertise from the wider organisation in a matrix model, coordinating across different teams to deliver the strategic goals in your area. You will ensure delivery, working in partnership with regional teams to reach out into the system, connect with local delivery and ensure regional oversight and improvement/support functions. This role is open to eligible civil servants, NHS England colleagues and will additionally be made available to eligible colleagues in the NHS Location This role will require regular attendance at both DHSC and NHS England current headquarters in Leeds and London with travel to other locations as necessary. You can be based at any of the current regional sites, with the expectation of regular time in London each week. Things you need to know Selection process details The selection panel will evaluate candidates at sift using your CV and personal statement, those shortlisted may be invited to a suitability discussion with the selection panel. You must express your interest in the role by 11:59pm on 6th October 2025. You will be required to submit: A CV setting out your career history (no more than 2 sides) with key responsibilities and achievements. Please provide reasons for any gaps within the last three years. A personal statement (500 words) explaining your interest and how your personal skills, qualities and experience align with the person specification. Applicants must have prior agreement that they can be released for the duration of this secondment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must hold or be willing to obtain higher clearance. The level of security needed is security check.