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Senior Portfolio Director

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Portfolio Director to join the Senior Management Team. This is a significant leadership role, responsible for translating strategic ambitions into high-impact portfolios of work that address regional priorities and system-wide challenges. Leading the design, development and delivery of complex, multi-partner programmes, the postholder will bring together colleagues from across the NHS, local government, academia, industry and national bodies to co-design, fund and implement transformative innovation initiatives. Working closely with the Commercial Director, they will build a strong business development pipeline, secure investment and funding opportunities, oversee a portfolio budget of £2m to £3m, and ensure that programmes deliver measurable outcomes for commissioners, customers and communities.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience of leading innovation, improvement or transformational change within health and care, academia and/or industry. They will have a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale, cross-system portfolios in complex environments, coupled with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build enduring partnerships across multiple sectors. Commercially astute and financially confident, they will demonstrate success in generating income, securing investment and managing diverse programmes of work. An accomplished and collaborative leader, they will be comfortable navigating ambiguity, motivating high-performing teams and communicating with clarity and influence. Above all, they will share a commitment to improving lives through innovation and to addressing the distinctive challenges and opportunities of rural and coastal communities.

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