Assistant Transformation Manager

An exciting full-time, permanent opportunity has arisen in South London and Maudsley's Strategy and Transformation Directorate for a focused and motivated Assistant Transformation Manager. This post will support a Trust-wide programme of work which is; focused on ensuring that the Trust is future-proofed, energised, agile and forward thinking in the implementation of its strategy, + This is a full time permanent opportunity to make a difference in the role of Assistant Transformation Manager.
+ The post will support the Transformation team in the achievement of its objectives to provide a professional, skilled and competent service to stakeholders in the delivery of transformation programmes.
+ The post holder will lead the co-ordination of the Transformation Office to create a structured framework ensuring plans are clearly defined, measured, accurately monitored, appropriately reported, and subsequently evaluated.
+ The successful candidate will also be working integrally with colleagues across the Trust to translate lessons learnt into strategic plans as part of continuous quality improvement.
+ The post holder will contribute to development of overall programme management plans to support the coordination of programme and project activities.
+ The post holder will bring both strategic and project management experience and skills, with a particular ability to work jointly with colleagues and partners to plan and deliver on priorities that meet the Trust's commitments and the needs of our service users, staff and communities. project management qualification is a desirable requirement of this role.
+ The Assistant Transformation Manager is a key part of a small team and works with a broad range of colleagues across the Trust, often working independently and to their own initiative to identify opportunities for programme improvement., + The Strategy and Transformation Directorate is responsible for key strategic functions such as strategy development and implementation, refreshing the annual strategic plan, leading the annual goal agreement planning and overall process, designing and delivering all external engagement relating to development and delivery of the strategy and ensuring that the experiences of our service users and carers can be captured regularly to inform the priorities of the Trust.
+ The Transformation Team advises on, monitors and supports the portfolio of strategic programmes, projects and annual goals which will facilitate delivery of the Trust's Strategic Ambitions
The post holder will:
+ play a key role in co-ordinating and facilitating weekly Executive strategy & transformation huddles, and in maintaining the Trust Strategy Deployment Room.
+ The post holder will be responsible for the management of crucial programme meetings
+ Track milestone delivery and escalate when there is a variance to plan.
+ support the analysis and monitoring of annual goals to translate the Trust strategy into action, working closely with the Operational and Corporate Directorates.
+ Coordinate project prioritisation and roadmap reporting for the Transformation programme.
+ Process invoices and raise purchase orders
+ Able to present to clinical teams about the Trust Strategy and the relevant Transformation projects
The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by:
+ Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practice
+ Ensuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitment
+ We believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignity
Please note:
+ That all applications for this post will need to be made online
+ That you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust
SLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe'

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.
We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.
We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.
The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.
As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at South London and Maudsley. It's important to us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.