Capability Development Manager

The Capability Development team is tasked with ensuring that the Programme has the necessary skills, resources, and processes to achieve its objectives.
The team works closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support the Programme's capability needs., Operational Leadership: Lead the Capability Development function, ensuring that the New Hospital Programme is supported by a skilled and well-resourced team. Develop and implement strategies that build and sustain the capabilities required to deliver the Programme effectively.
Improving Quality and Outcomes: Drive the integration of modern methods of construction, clinical planning, sustainability, digital technology, and new care methods into the Programme. Regularly review and improve processes based on feedback and industry best practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, suppliers, contractors, and external programme delivery partners, to ensure alignment and support for capability development initiatives.
Leadership for Transformational Change: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Capability Development team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Lead initiatives that drive transformational change, ensuring that the Programme remains agile and responsive to evolving needs.
Financial and Physical Resources: Manage the budget allocated for capability development initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
People Management: Lead, coach, and develop the Capability Development team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. Oversee recruitment, training, and development of staff within the team., Capability Strategy Execution: Develop and implement capability development strategies that ensure the Programme has the necessary skills and resources to meet its objectives. Lead initiatives to enhance the technical and operational capabilities of staff across the Programme.
Supplier and Partner Management: Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners to ensure they meet the Programme's capability development needs. Negotiate and oversee contracts to ensure that terms are met and that services provided align with Programme goals.
Innovation and Best Practices Implementation: Champion the adoption of innovative practices and technologies across the Programme. Identify opportunities for improvement and lead projects to implement best practices in areas such as construction, clinical planning, and sustainability.
Leadership and Team Development: Provide leadership to the Capability Development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Develop and mentor team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the Programme.
Reporting and Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain systems for tracking the progress of capability development initiatives. Report on key metrics and performance indicators to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Budget Oversight and Resource Allocation: Manage the budget for capability development activities. Allocate resources effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, maximising the impact of investments in capability development.
Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that all capability development activities comply with NHS standards and regulatory requirements. Implement quality assurance processes to monitor and improve the delivery of capability development initiatives.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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The New Hospital Programme is focused on building long-term capabilities to deliver NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan., The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
+ Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
+ Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
+ Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
+ Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
+ Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band., NHS England

Band 8B
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.