Bank: Associate Director of Assurance PMO

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Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

(BANK) Associate Director of Assurance PMO

Join Croydon's Transformation Journey

We're seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Assurance PMO to drive transformational change and efficiency across Croydon. In this pivotal 6-month role. You'll work closely with the Director of Transformation, executive leaders, and clinical teams to ensure the successful implementation of innovative programmes that focus on operational and clinical excellence.

Details

- Band: 8d

- Rate: £58.11phr (including WTD)

- Duration: 6 months

- Start Date: TBC

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a lasting impact. Your leadership will drive better patient outcomes and help strengthen healthcare services for the Croydon community. You'll gain unique exposure to executive decision-making and collaborate with a wide range of partners to shape the future of healthcare transformation.

As part of our internal bank, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements while upholding NHS values and contributing to meaningful change.

Apply now and help us make a lasting impact!

*please note that this is a bank position*

*please note we reserve the right to close the advert early*

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and promote efficiency and transformation programmes with local partners, clinicians, and social care teams.

- Oversee efficiency initiatives across organisations, including South West London ICB, South London and the Maudsley, and Croydon Council.

- Ensure seamless transitions from decision-making to implementation of impactful projects.

- Provide expert analytical and project advice in internal and external working groups.

- Develop robust monitoring processes for accurate, timely reporting of programme progress.

- Engage and inspire stakeholders with clear communication of complex project information.

Essential Experience

To succeed in this role, you must have a proven track record of leading complex transformation and efficiency programmes within an NHS or healthcare setting. You should bring:

- Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.

- Expertise in navigating NHS operational and clinical systems.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels, including executives and clinical teams.

- Familiarity with working across organisational boundaries to drive collaborative change.

Working for our organisation

We will always be professional, compassionate, respectful and safe

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to JD or contact ch-tr.temporarystaffing@nhs.net for more information.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Analytical Skills
• Planning Skills
• Financial Skills

Desirable criteria

• Management Skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Autonomy
• Communication
• Management
• Training and Experience

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

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Documents to download

• AD System Assurance PMO (PDF, 536.3KB)
• CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
• Map of Croydon University Hospital (PDF, 95.6KB)
• CHS Accomodation (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Croydon Trust Values (PDF, 324.9KB)