NHS Blood and Transplant
Director of Operations
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Director of Operations
Director of Operations - NHS Blood and Transplant
High profile leadership role in a national organisation dedicated to saving and improving lives
About NHSBT
As an essential part of the NHS, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) works to maximise the impact of every donation—from blood and organs to tissues and stem cells. We go beyond healthcare—we are also a complex supply chain, a biomedical manufacturer, and a partner in research and innovation.
At our core, we empower daily acts of generosity—from thousands of blood donors giving their time daily, to families, in moments of grief, who consent for organ and tissue donation. Every donation we facilitate helps transform lives, and it is for these donors and their families that we strive to be the best in every aspect of our work.
The operational landscape is evolving: increasing demand, emerging technologies, and the need for greater efficiency and sustainability. This creates significant opportunities for transformation, including:
- Modernising operations
- Embracing digital innovation
- Strengthening partnerships to ensure resilience and future readiness
Our mission is clear: to save and improve more lives by ensuring every patient receives the donation they need. To achieve this, our focus is on five key priorities:
- Growing and diversifying our donor base
- Modernising our operations
- Driving innovation into practice
- Collaborating with partners
- Investing in our people and culture
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The Opportunity
The Director of Operations will play a critical leadership role in executing NHSBT’s vision, reporting to the Executive Director of Blood Supply and working closely with the leadership team to support NHSBT’s next phase of transformation. You will oversee large-scale, complex services for an organisation that saves and improves thousands of lives annually.
This vital role combines operational delivery with strategic transformation, ensuring NHSBT meets today’s performance demands while developing future capabilities. It offers a unique opportunity to shape manufacturing and testing automation, as well as digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across NHSBT’s supply chain
- Ensure high-quality, efficient, and resilient services at a national scale
- Balance current operational needs with future sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, working seamlessly across organisational boundaries
- Drive organisational transformation, including digital innovation and process improvement
- Champion NHSBT’s commitment to being an intentionally inclusive workplace
This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your leadership to a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of the NHS, influencing millions of people and shaping an organisation that merges mission and innovation.
Requirements
We are seeking an inspirational Director of Operations with:
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✔ Proven track record in operations leadership within complex, high-stakes environments ✔ A demonstrable background in collaborative, cross-boundary partnerships ✔ A commitment to building and fostering an inclusive culture ✔ Passion for saving and improving lives through government-led healthcare services
The role offers significant scope to influence NHSBT’s trajectory and is ideally suited to candidates with experience in hybrid operational-executive environments.
Package & Benefits
This high-profile national leadership role offers:
🔹 Grade ESM1: up to £131,300 🔹 NHS Pension and Benefits
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, visit be.odgers.com/96417 or email: peter.mason@odgers.com
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity in thought, experience, and background. Research shows that varied perspectives lead to stronger creativity and problem-solving, enriching our organisation.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Sex, gender identity, or expression
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Neurodiversity
- Other personal circumstances
We are particularly keen to invite applications from individuals currently under-represented within NHSBT.
Closing date: Monday, 27th July 2025
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