Deputy Programme Director

Are you ready to help shape the future of NHS services? Do you thrive on leading complex, high-profile programmes that make a real difference to people's lives? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) in a transformative leadership role, playing a pivotal part in the delivery of the Future NHS Workforce Solution.

We're looking for a Deputy Programme Director to join our Portfolio Management Directorate s is a senior leadership role, where you'll support the delivery of large-scale, strategic transformation programmes that impact millions across the health and care system. You'll work at the heart of change, influencing senior stakeholders and driving outcomes that matter.

You'll be flexible and able to accommodate regular, national travel across NHSBSA sites weekly, as well as the potential to travel internationally.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

As Deputy Programme Director, you'll play a key role in delivering major transformation programmes of national importance. You'll:

• Support the Programme Director in leading a high-value, high-risk programme with significant complexity and strategic impact.
• Establish robust governance and assurance, manage risks and issues, and ensure readiness for change.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Develop strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across government, the NHS, and delivery partners.
• Oversee procurement and implementation of solutions that replace legacy platforms, ensuring taxpayer value and alignment with national strategies.
• Ensure benefits realisation, smooth transition to live service, and embed sustainability and social value into programme delivery.
• Represent NHSBSA at senior levels, influencing and negotiating to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

The role will be appointed on a permanent basis and is being recruited to primarily support a specific workstream within the Future NHS Workforce Solution Programme, which is scheduled to run until 2030.

We anticipate the interviews for this role will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026.

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we're proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're connected to our values:
Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.

We're committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.

Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!

Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Establishing robust governance and assurance, managing risks and issues, and ensuring readiness for change.
• Managing multiple stakeholder groups in complex environments, build consensus…