Service director jobs in Charing cross, greater london
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As the Interim Director of Services, you will join our Leadership Team as the driving force behind our service delivery and performance, cultivating an inclusive and supportive culture.
The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership and a deep understanding of mental health services. They will be committed to building trusted, empowered teams and strengthening authentic partnerships that reflect the diversity and needs of our local communities.
The Interim Director of Services will have overall responsibility for the strategic oversight and operational management of MindTHNR services, ensuring services are user-led, safe, evidence-based, and sustainable. Working as part of the Leadership Team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will champion the internal culture at MindTHNR, specifically driving forward our commitment to being a truly anti-discriminatory and inclusive organisation and creating space for honest conversations and feedback.
We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrable experience in a senior operations role and is excited by the challenge of leading high-impact and successful operations teams.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Programme Director - Transforming People Services (London Region)
Band: 8d
Day Rate (Umbrella): £425-£475
Contract Length: 11 months with potential to be extended
Location: Canary Wharf / Hybrid
Travel: 30-40% across London
Start Date: ASAP
About the Organisation
An established NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Programme Director to lead one of the most significant workforce transformation programmes across London.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will provide strategic oversight, governance, and assurance for the Transforming People Services (TPS) programme across the region.
You'll play a critical role in ensuring the programme is delivery-ready, compliant, and aligned with national expectations, working closely with senior stakeholders across the NHS landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Oversight
- Provide senior leadership across the London TPS programme, ensuring pace, control, and direction
- Act as the accountable lead for regional delivery, reporting into national governance structures
- Ensure alignment with national priorities, milestones, and dependencies
Governance, Assurance & Control
- Establish and maintain robust programme governance and oversight frameworks
- Lead on RAID management (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies)
- Coordinate and respond to national assurance processes
Programme Documentation Ownership
You will take full ownership of programme documentation, ensuring quality and compliance, including:
- Programme Initiation Documentation (PID)
- Target Operating Model (TOM)
- Strategic Workforce Plan
- Business Case and supporting evidence
- Transformation roadmaps and implementation plans
- Financial models and benefits realisation plans
- Governance papers and senior stakeholder briefings
Delivery Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight across service design, digital, people & change, and programme management
- Hold workstream leads and partners accountable for delivery and quality
- Ensure readiness for phased im
