Head of Planning and Transformation, CAGT

Job summary

This post requires an expert in the field of strategic delivery and transformation, to provide effective and highly visible leadership within Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies (CAGT). In this role you will lead on Business Planning and Transformational change initiatives and be responsible for developing and embedding the governance required within CAGT to effectively deliver strategic ambitions including transformation, business planning cycles and performance monitoring. Acting as the expert change lead for the sub-directorate they will be accountable for CAGTs transformation portfolio, including the planning and delivery of major operational change programmes, IT/digital software releases, programme of system development and continuous improvement plans. You will be a key member of the CAGT strategy working group and will lead on development, deployment and governance/monitoring of business plans and report on progress with portfolio delivery.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for leading strategic transformation within Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies (CAGT). Your responsibilities will include: Working in the CAGT Senior Management Team, plus stakeholders across NHSBT and elsewhere, you will be responsible for leading the development and definition of the transformational change portfolio that will underpin the CAGT service line strategy and annual business plans, identifying the programmes, projects, support activities, resources and approvals necessary to deliver it. Define a roadmap of strategic business change initiatives needed to deliver the operating model. Support CAGT in implementing change to ensure key corporate, national, and local targets are achieved within agreed timescales. To act as a delegated manager on behalf of Director when needed for all teams within Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever