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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

OD Transformation Programme Manager (Band 8a)

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Fully remote
Salary
£57,528–64,750 per year
Office location
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England
Contract
Fixed-term contract · Full-time
Department
Programme Management
Industry
Healthcare
Experience level
Manager

Job Description

Job summary
2 WTE - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG) is embarking on one of the most significant organisational transformation journeys in its history, bringing together organisations, cultures and ways of working to create a single, high-performing NHS organisation. As a result, we are seeking experienced and credible Organisational Development Transformation Programmes Managers to lead the people and culture aspects of complex organisation-wide transformation programmes.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior OD and transformation professional who has substantial experience of supporting large-scale transformational change, organisational integration, service redesign or merger programmes within complex environments. Working independently as the dedicated OD leads across major transformation initiatives, you will provide expert OD consultancy, challenge and support to senior leaders, helping them navigate cultural, behavioural and organisational change. At the same time, you will work in close partnership with the central Organisational Development Team, ensuring programme-specific interventions align with and complement the Group's wider culture, leadership and organisational effectiveness agenda.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who combine strategic thinking with delivery focus, can influence at the most senior levels, and have a proven track record of translating organisational development expertise into practical interventions that deliver sustainable change, improve staff experience and support organisational performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant experience leading organisational development and culture change within large, complex organisations.
A proven track record of embedding OD methodologies within major transformation, integration, restructuring or service redesign programmes at organisational level.
Experience operating autonomously and providing specialist OD leadership across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Strong experience of diagnosing organisational and cultural challenges and translating insight into practical, measurable interventions.
The ability to influence and engage executive leaders, senior clinical leaders and large stakeholder groups through periods of ambiguity and change.
Experience of developing and implementing organisational culture transformation, leadership development and organisational effectiveness initiatives at an organisational level.
A collaborative approach, with experience of working within matrix environments where responsibility for OD and transformation is shared across teams.
Exceptional facilitation, consultancy and relationship-building skills.

About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working,
Compressed hours
Reference number
357-LN-563-26-C
Job locations
Lincoln Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

What you will do

We are looking for individuals who combine strategic thinking with delivery focus, can influence at the most senior levels, and have a proven track record of translating organisational development expertise into practical interventions that deliver sustainable change, improve staff experience and support organisational performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant experience leading organisational development and culture change within large, complex organisations.
A proven track record of embedding OD methodologies within major transformation, integration, restructuring or service redesign programmes at organisational level.
Experience operating autonomously and providing specialist OD leadership across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Strong experience of diagnosing organisational and cultural challenges and translating insight into practical, measurable interventions.
The ability to influence and engage executive leaders, senior clinical leaders and large stakeholder groups through periods of ambiguity and change.
Experience of developing and implementing organisational culture transformation, leadership development and organisational effectiveness initiatives at an organisational level.
A collaborative approach, with experience of working within matrix environments where responsibility for OD and transformation is shared across teams.
Exceptional facilitation, consultancy and relationship-building skills.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

What success looks like

Essential criteria
- Master's degree level qualification in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualification in organisational development, coaching, leadership development, HR or change management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Exceptional facilitation and workshop design skills.
- Strong consulting and influencing skills.
- Ability to diagnose organisational issues and develop practical solutions.
- Ability to analyse complex organisational data and workforce insights.
- Ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.
- Programme and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Significant experience of leading organisational development and culture change initiatives within large complex organisations.
- Experience of embedding organisational development methodologies within large-scale transformation programmes.
- Experience of building effective partnerships between programme teams and corporate functions.
- Experience of designing and implementing OD frameworks and interventions.
- Experience of facilitating leadership and team development programmes
- Experience of working with senior leaders and executive teams.
- Experience of project and programme management.
- Demonstrable experience of working across organisational boundaries to deliver organisational development outcomes.
- Ability to travel independently across Lincolnshire.
- Ability to be flexible in working hours - which may include occasional working in evening/weekends.
- Strategic thinker with strong organisational awareness.
- Highly collaborative and inclusive approach.
- Resilient and adaptable in complex environments.
- Demonstrates integrity and credibility
- Passionate about improving staff experience and organisational performance.
- Committed to NHS values and compassionate leadership.
- Expert knowledge of organisational development theory and practice.
- Understanding of organisational culture, behavioural science and change management methodologies.
- Knowledge of leadership development and organisational effectiveness.
- Understanding of NHS workforce challenges and transformation priorities.
- Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Desirable criteria
- Chartered Membership of CIPD.
- Accredited coach.
- Qualification in recognised OD methodologies, systems thinking, psychometrics or organisational design
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Psychometric interpretation skills.
- Experience using organisational culture and engagement diagnostic tools.
- Experience within the NHS or wider public sector.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or organisational integration programmes.
- Experience of delivering OD services within integrated care systems.
- Experience working within matrix structures where responsibility for OD and transformation is shared across teams.
- Knowledge of workforce planning and organisational design methodologies.
- Knowledge of NHS restructuring and organisational integration programmes.

Benefits

- Flexible working,

Essential skills
Essential: Change Management Essential: Communication Essential: Leadership Essential: Project Management
Desirable skills
Desirable: Workforce Planning
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: Organisation
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