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# Transformation Strategy Lead

- **Company:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £79,504 - £91,609
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Digital Technology, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M9990-26-0854/ats-direct-apply

## About the Role

* Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area., * Recognised qualification relevant to the role, such as Information Technology, service transformation (service redesign), policy and strategy or change and improvement., * Expert knowledge in the following areas: Digital transformation, The health and care landscape, and particularly the use of technology within it, Principles of lean management and continuous improvement, Portfolio management, Budgetary management, Analytics
 * Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to the functional team: Track record of managing and delivering major technology and transformational change programmes to transform services, involving multiple organisations and stakeholders, Experience in managing digital transformation programmes and projects, Understanding of the benefits, challenges, and barriers to implementing digital technology at all levels., * Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
 * Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
 * Demonstrable ability to deliver at pace in complex environment.
 * Works with Stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up the market.
 * Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development and management of teams to ensure success and use a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.

## Description

The Senior Transformation Strategy Lead will design and lead programmes that deliver a technology-enabled vision for the future of healthcare, working across the NHS to shape strategy and policy on issues ranging from mental health to dentistry reform.

As technology becomes increasingly central to NHS transformation, the focus is on redesigning services around a digital-by-default approach that delivers better and more sustainable outcomes for patients.

This is not a technology strategy role. Instead, it is about transforming the NHS through technology and reimagining how healthcare is delivered. The role does not require a technical specialist, but someone who is ambitious about the possibilities of change and able to bring people together around a shared vision.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling them to influence a wide range of partners and secure commitment to change. Experience of policy development, working with government and supporting ministerial decision-making would be beneficial.

The role requires someone who can work at pace in a complex environment, balancing long-term vision with practical delivery.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the NHS. The immediate focus is supporting the redesign of pathways for people experiencing low-acuity anxiety and depression., * Advocate for a health system re-imagined through technology, and lead on the development of strategies and policies to bring that vision to life;

 * Partner with teams across DHSC, NHSE, and the health system to co-create future state visions and to influence policy and investment decisions;
 * Create an environment in which multi-disciplinary teams can incubate, test, translate, and operationalise strategies, ideas, and improvements in order to deliver both the specific goals and spirit of the 10 Year Plan;
 * Be an expert in the 'art of the possible', staying up to date with technology-enabled healthcare developments in the UK and around the world, and with technology developments more generally;
 * Analyse and assess problems, developing a sound understanding of strategic challenges through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and identifying the potential solutions to them as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with a deeply collaborative approach;
 * Manage options development, make recommendations, and advise senior leader - potentially including the NHS Executive and Ministers; and
 * Work to align transformation strategy with wider NHS and DHSC strategies and priorities., You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.