NHS England
Director of Strategy and Transformation
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Director of Strategy and Transformation
NHS England, London Region is seeking an outstanding senior leader to join the London Region as Director of Strategy and Transformation. This high-profile role will provide leadership and direction for the strategic transformation programme across London, working with NHS organisations, integrated care systems, local government and wider partners to deliver improvements in health outcomes, reduce inequalities and support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have significant experience leading demonstrably successful transformation programmes within complex health or public sector environments. The candidate should have proven ability to influence at Board and system level, develop strategic partnerships and drive delivery of ambitious change programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking leader to be involved at this pivotal moment in the future of healthcare across London while leading a high-performing team and deputising for the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer when required.
Contract
Fixed-term/secondment cover until 31 March 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the London Region Strategy and Transformation portfolio, ensuring alignment with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, London Health Plan and national priorities.
- Provide senior leadership for major transformation programmes, translating strategic priorities into deliverable programmes with clear outcomes, milestones and measurable impact.
- Act as Deputy to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and provide leadership across the Directorate.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Integrated Care Boards, NHS providers, local authorities, the Greater London Authority, national teams, voluntary sector organisations and wider partners to deliver shared objectives.
- Lead the alignment of regional strategies, plans and transformation programmes to ensure a coordinated approach across London.
- Drive delivery of the NHS strategic priorities, including shifting care from hospitals to communities, increasing digital transformation and strengthening prevention.
- Promote innovation and service redesign through collaboration with Health Innovation Networks, academia and industry partners.
- Oversee governance, performance, risk management and delivery assurance across the portfolio.
- Lead engagement with senior stakeholders and influence across organisational boundaries to support strategic delivery.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement and accountability.
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About NHS England
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NHS England’s purpose is to create the conditions for an ambitious and high quality NHS. We empower our people and partners to solve problems, provide outstanding care for every patient and improve the nation's health.
Our 7 regional teams work directly with systems and NHS providers across the country. Each region acts as the interface between national strategy and local delivery, overseeing performance, supporting improvement and enabling transformation at scale.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Usman Khan
- Job title: Executive Director
- Email address: u.khan9@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07702419503
Can also contact Isabel.field@nhs.net
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