Director of Planning and Transformation

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health and care for the people of Fife.

As Director of Planning and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in driving ambitious change across NHS Fife and the wider health and social care system. Working alongside Executive colleagues, clinical leaders and partners, you will lead the development and delivery of transformational programmes that improve quality, performance, sustainability and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, transformation, performance management, corporate governance and partnerships, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and serving as a member of the Executive Team.
• Lead the development and delivery of integrated, person‑centred services and ensure NHS Fife is well positioned to respond to the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare.
• Lead a high‑performing directorate of over 40 staff and oversee a budget of £2.6 million, championing innovation, evidence‑based decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive leadership for key corporate functions including whistleblowing, programme governance and strategic performance assurance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering complex transformation and leading organisational change in large, complex systems.
• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Benefits

• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
• Full support for disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent, with reasonable adjustments to recruitment policies and practices.

EEO Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.