Portfolio Director Improvement and Transformation Delivery

Job summary

INTERVIEW DATE - 9th April 2026

We are looking for a Portfolio Director for Improvement and Transformation Delivery who will provide strategic leadership for the organisation's Improvement and transformation portfolio, ensuring delivery of major change programmes that improve quality, efficiency, patient experience, and financial sustainability. The postholder leads the design, governance, and delivery and execution of a multi-year transformation strategy and programme and Financial Sustainability Programme (FSP), working across clinical, operational and corporate divisions to deliver measurable benefits taking a continuous improvement approach and building improvement capability across the organization.

This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation's future operating model, embedding a new approach to change and transformation and a culture of continuous improvement. It will ensure alignment with the Trusts new 5-Year Strategy which is aligned to the ICB Strategic Commissioning intentions, ICS priorities and national NHS policy.

Main duties of the job

As Portfolio Transformation and Improvement Director you will be responsible for setting direction for a key transformation priority, ensuring delivery at pace across the organization. The post holder will need to be highly experienced in delivering significant transformation programmes using continuous improvement approaches and will understand the high level of organisational and political sensitivity required to ensure successful delivery of programmes at this level. They will need to manage a complex set of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders whilst delivering the transformation aims and will be required to regularly engage with Boards and Committees both at Trust and system level, and with other key committees in public such as the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Further details of main duties can be found in the Job Description

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£109,179 to £125,637 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0195

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL13NN

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