Senior Delivery Lead

This is an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. The work of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is vital to every member of our population, impacting almost everyone at some point in their lives. It is therefore critical that we are equipped to handle future challenges, and our Clinical Services teams are central to this effort.

Job Summary

As our senior delivery lead, you will work collaboratively to create high-quality solutions benefiting thousands who need our support annually.

We value a forward-thinking approach. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, report on progress to stakeholders from board members to technical staff, and collaborate with other product centres to share best practices.

The role requires autonomy, initiative, leadership, and the ability to inspire a team. It suits a confident individual who can deliver under pressure, take ownership, and seek guidance when needed.

Clinical Services supports patients through testing laboratories, therapeutic services, blood stem cell collection, and research. Your skills and experience will directly impact patient lives across the UK and globally.

Note: This role offers hybrid working-primarily remote with occasional travel to centres (Barnsley, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Tooting, Colindale). The base location will be finalized after the final interview.

Note: This vacancy may close early if filled quickly. We recommend applying early.

Main Duties

You will be responsible for the effective and safe delivery of complex, high-risk technological changes supporting the Clinical Services directorate. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main escalation point for delivery issues within the product centre.
• Leading, coaching, and managing delivery managers and budgets.
• Establishing standards for agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Managing the product lifecycle, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Providing expertise in digital delivery and translating customer needs into tangible outputs.
• Planning and task management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with government and NHS standards.

Travel and irregular hours may be required, with prior notice.

About You Experience and Knowledge

• Leading large-scale projects in the public sector, familiar with governance and assurance bodies.
• Expertise in agile and traditional delivery practices, User-Centred Design, and industry standards.
• Experience managing teams across the product lifecycle and motivating diverse teams.
• Knowledge of NHS and health/social care sector, political drivers.
• Experience acting as Scrum Master and managing resources within budgets.

Qualifications and Training

• Masters level education or equivalent experience.
• Recognized qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, Scrum Master) or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to professional development.

About Us

NHSBT employs over 6,000 people committed to saving and improving lives through blood, organ, tissue, and stem cell donations. Our core values-Caring, Expertise, and Quality-guide all we do.

We promote an inclusive workplace reflecting diverse communities. We offer flexible working, generous leave, NHS pension, and development opportunities through our Thrive program.

This vacancy closes on 5th May 2025 at 23:59, with interviews planned for 20/21 May 2025. For informal enquiries, contact Julia Sault at .