Programme Director - Transforming People Services (London Region)Band: 8d
Day Rate (Umbrella): £425-£475
Contract Length: 11 months with potential to be extended
Location: Canary Wharf / Hybrid
Travel: 30-40% across London
Start Date: ASAP
Interviews: 15th April
About the OrganisationAn established NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Programme Director to lead one of the most significant workforce transformation programmes across London.
The OpportunityThis is a high-impact leadership role where you will provide strategic oversight, governance, and assurance for the Transforming People Services (TPS) programme across the region.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the programme is delivery-ready, compliant, and aligned with national expectations, working closely with senior stakeholders across the NHS landscape.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Leadership & Oversight
*Provide senior leadership across the London TPS programme, ensuring pace, control, and direction
*Act as the accountable lead for regional delivery, reporting into national governance structures
*Ensure alignment with national priorities, milestones, and dependencies
Governance, Assurance & Control
*Establish and maintain robust programme governance and oversight frameworks
*Lead on RAID management (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies)
*Coordinate and respond to national assurance processes
Programme Documentation Ownership
You will take full ownership of programme documentation, ensuring quality and compliance, including:
*Programme Initiation Documentation (PID)
*Target Operating Model (TOM)
*Strategic Workforce Plan
*Business Case and supporting evidence
*Transformation roadmaps and implementation plans
*Financial models and benefits realisation plans
*Governance papers and senior stakeholder briefings
Delivery Oversight
*Provide strategic oversight across service design, digital, people & change, and programme management
*Hold workstream leads and partners accountable for delivery and quality
*Ensure readiness for phased implementation across the region
Stakeholder & System Leadership
*Engage with national TPS teams, providers, and system leaders
*Support CEOs, executives, and People leaders across organisations
*Ensure effective engagement with staff-side and impacted stakeholders
Financial & Benefits Oversight
*Oversee programme funding, investment, and resource planning
*Ensure benefits are defined, tracked, and aligned to national frameworks
*Drive value for money and transparency
About YouYou will bring: