Associate Programme Director CommissioningNHS

Job summary

The NHS is entering one of the most significant periods of reform in its history, creating a unique opportunity for senior commissioning leaders to shape how services are planned, delivered and improved across Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

We are seeking an experienced, values-led Associate Programme Director Commissioning to provide senior leadership for a defined specialty or programme area. This role will take responsibility for coordinating commissioning delivery and performance across the system, working through Delivery Level Network arrangements and across organisational and place-based boundaries.

This is a senior system leadership role for someone who can bring strategic commissioning expertise, strong delivery grip and the ability to work confidently in complex matrix arrangements. You will lead system-level conversations, influence senior stakeholders and align commissioning intent, provider delivery and population need.

This position may be paused or withdrawn at any time due to the ongoing management of change and appeals processes

Main duties of the job

You will bring a strong track record in NHS commissioning, system delivery or programme leadership, with the judgement and credibility to operate at senior level across a complex health and care system. You will be comfortable working with ambiguity, navigating competing priorities and using evidence, relationships and influence to secure progress.

As the NHS moves towards more strategic commissioning, this role will help translate ambition into practical delivery. You will support the shift from transactional commissioning towards a stronger focus on population health, prevention, outcomes, innovation and value for public investment.

You will be part of a senior commissioning leadership community that works across the DLN cluster to improve quality, access, outcomes and financial stewardship for local populations.

Job description

We are looking for an authentic, inclusive and visible leader who can build trusted relationships, bring people together around a shared purpose and create the conditions for teams and partners to do their best work. You will combine compassion with accountability, strategic thinking with delivery, and challenge with constructive support.

Role

Key Focus

Associate Programme Director Commissioning

2 WTE roles will be confirmed following assessment of ringfenced staff

leadership across Planned Care, Urgent and Emergency Care, Mental Health, Womens Health and major transformation programmes.

Leadership of specialist and delegated commissioning, Primary Care, Pharmacy,

If you are motivated by making a difference, thrive in complex environments and want to shape the future of commissioning, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on the role please contact, Victoria McGregor Riley - [email protected] Gemma Whysall, [email protected] Richard Eccles, [email protected] or Caroline Goulding - [email protected]

Recruitment Process

Interviews will take place face-to-face at Nottingham Trent Bridge Friday 16th October

About us

The DLN Cluster, comprising Derby & Derbyshire ICB, Lincolnshire ICB, and Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB, offers prospective employees a unique opportunity to contribute to healthcare innovation focused on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for local communities. By joining our team, you will help develop integrated neighbourhood health models that bring care closer to home and support proactive, preventative approaches. We are committed to sustainable, high-impact clinical excellence and support innovation through dedicated transformation funding, turning ideas for improvement into frontline delivery. At the DLN Cluster, your career will be shaped by meaningful system-wide change, collaborative working, and the opportunity to help build a healthier, fairer future for diverse communities across the region.

This role may be employed by any organisation within the DLN Cluster.