Lead Delivery Manager

Clinical Partners is one of the UK’s fastest growing mental health providers, and we’re scaling our technology function to match.

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager who can operate confidently at an organisational level, build credibility with senior stakeholders and lead complex initiatives that deliver real impact. You’ll work closely with clinical and executive leaders to shape direction, align priorities and ensure delivery is effective, understood and championed across the organisation. Success in this role depends as much on your ability to influence, engage and build trust as it does on your delivery expertise.

You’ll play a key role in building capability, improving systems and coaching teams to deliver exceptional outcomes setting the standard for rapid experimentation, evidence-based roadmaps and safe, frequent releases. With a strong ownership mindset, you’ll lead through influence, clarity and evidence, breaking down silos and keeping patients at the centre of every decision.

If you thrive in scaling environments and want your work to genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

This primarily home-based role requires occasional travel to London for meetings and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-stream technology and digital initiatives, often spanning teams and disciplines
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders (including Clinical Directors and CMO level), acting as a credible and confident partner
• Shape and introduce delivery approaches that are pragmatic, proportionate and tailored to the organisation’s needs
• Create clarity in ambiguous environments, aligning stakeholders around priorities, plans and outcomes
• Actively engage stakeholders throughout delivery, ensuring they understand the approach, remain aligned and are brought on the journey
• Communicate delivery plans and proposals in a clear, engaging and persuasive way, adapting style to suit different audiences
• Navigate challenge and resistance constructively, using influence to drive alignment and progress
• Coach and support teams to continuously improve delivery capability and ways of working

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or initiatives across multiple teams or workstreams
• Strong background in technology or digital delivery, with a solid understanding of modern delivery practices (Agile, hybrid approaches)
• Demonstrable experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders in complex organisational environments
• Ability to build trust and credibility quickly, and maintain effective relationships at all levels
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and bring stakeholders into your thinking
• Experience translating delivery concepts into clear, accessible narratives that drive engagement and alignment
• Strong judgement in applying delivery approaches in a pragmatic, outcome-focused way

Desirable requirements:

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  Experience working in healthcare, clinical or similarly complex stakeholder environments
• Experience introducing or evolving delivery practices at team or organisational level
• Experience coaching or mentoring delivery professionals
• Familiarity with scaling delivery across multiple teams or functions

Remuneration and Benefits

• £85,000 - £90,000 annual salary
• 25 days paid holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance
• Discount Vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your personal needs
• Opportunities to take part in charitable events
• Access to a Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Equal Opportunities Employer

At Clinical Partners we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all employees.

DBS Check Requirement:

Please note that this position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.