Description
We are seeking a Director of Transformation & Chief of Staff to join our Senior Management Team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to shape and deliver the Group's strategic priorities and transformation agenda.
This is a senior leadership role combining strategic advisory support to the CEO with responsibility for establishing and leading the Group's Transformation Office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance, overseeing major transformation programmes and ensuring the effective delivery of strategic initiatives across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted strategic adviser and partner to the CEO, supporting the development and execution of Group strategy and key organisational priorities.
- Establish and lead the Group's Transformation Office, providing central oversight, governance and accountability for strategic transformation programmes.
- Develop and manage a Group-wide transformation roadmap, ensuring initiatives are aligned with Board, shareholder and organisational priorities.
- Lead and oversee complex strategic, operational and organisational change programmes, driving measurable improvements in performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, effective decision-making and delivery of business objectives.
- Review and enhance organisational structures, operating models and governance arrangements to support business growth, scalability and operational effectiveness.
- Establish robust programme governance, reporting frameworks and executive dashboards to monitor progress, manage risks and track the delivery of transformation benefits.
- Prepare high-quality Board papers, executive briefings, business cases and strategic presentations, providing actionable insights to support leadership decisions.
- Build strong relationships across the Group, influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders to drive accountability and successful delivery of strategic priorities.
Requirements:
- Significant senior-level experience in strategy execution, business transformation, programme leadership or operational improvement within a large or complex organisation.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale transformation programmes and delivering measurable organisational change.
- Experience working closely with CEOs, Boards and executive leadership teams, providing strategic advice and influencing senior-level decision-making.
- Experience establishing or leading a Transformation Office, Programme Management Office (PMO) or equivalent strategic function.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent programme and portfolio management capabilities, with experience overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of organisational design, operating models, governance and business performance improvement.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively at executive level.
- Highly analytical and financially literate, with the ability to evaluate business cases, assess return on investment and demonstrate transformation benefits.
- Experience preparing Board-level reports, executive presentations and strategic business cases.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. An MBA, relevant postgraduate qualification or professional accreditation in programme, project or change management would be advantageous.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and complex environment, demonstrating discretion, sound judgement and a collaborative, results-driven leadership style.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities