Job Description

Provide leadership for the full portfolio (commercial development, innovation, transformation and quality improvement) of the team; and owns the operating model for delivery (single portfolio pipeline, stage-gates, guardrails, benefits framework and monthly portfolio reporting) to provide clear line-of-sight from initiatives to outcomes and value.



Build commercial propositions and partnerships that create value and sustainable income for reinvestment.



Lead the Trust's QI operating model (method, training, coaching and assurance), ensuring improvements become embedded throughout the organisation.

Builds and manages a high-performing multidisciplinary team:

sets standards and objectives & key results, coaches and holds to account; models co-production and champions EDI in all programmes.



Deputise for the Executive Director Digital & Transformation as required and within delegated limits.



To translate Trust strategy and team vision into an executable portfolio with outcome targets and success measures.



To own the operating model, single portfolio pipeline and stage-gates; and manage inter-dependencies and constraints.

To publish a monthly portfolio report showing line-of-sight from initiatives to outcomes and benefits.

To routinely communicate sensitive and often contested information, including implications of service reconfigurations, new models of care and ways of working, to staff, service users, carers and system partners. This requires managing hostility, anxiety and conflicting perspectives in public, staff and partnership forums, while maintaining confidence and constructive relationships.

To act as a persuasive advocate for SABP in the wider system, ensuring the organisation's interests are represented while supporting collaborative decision-making.



Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.



We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.



Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.



Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.



Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.



Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.



We look forward to receiving your application!



Please see the job description and specification for further details about the role and responsibilities.