Technical transformation Manager -Darent Valley Hospital

Technical Transformation Manager
Location: Darent Valley Hospital
Contract Type: Temporary (9-month FTC)

Competitive salary plus company car, bonus and private medical cover 

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Technical Transformation Manager to lead and deliver transformational change across a complex Hard FM Hospital PFI contract. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, improving service delivery, and ensuring long-term contract sustainability through innovation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Main Accountabilities: 

Strategic Technical Transformation Leadership:

⦁    Lead the development and execution of transformation strategies aligned with contract objectives and NHS Trust expectations.
⦁    Identify and implement service improvement initiatives across engineering, lifecycle, and asset management functions.

Operational Excellence:

⦁    Drive continuous improvement in Hard FM service delivery, ensuring compliance with HTMs, SFG20, and statutory requirements.
⦁    Oversee the implementation of digital tools (e.g., CAFM system) to enhance performance monitoring and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement:

⦁    Act as a key liaison between the SPV, NHS Trust, and other stakeholders.
⦁    Build constructive relationships with all stakeholders.
⦁    Facilitate collaborative working groups to address performance issues, lifecycle planning, and innovation opportunities.

Change Management:

⦁    Lead change programmes including reorganisation, process redesign, and cultural transformation.
⦁    Develop and deliver training and communication plans to support change adoption.

Performance & Compliance:

⦁    Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are met or exceeded.
⦁    Support the resolution of disputes, deductions, and variations through data-driven analysis and negotiation.

Risk & Lifecycle Management:

⦁    Support the strategic planning and delivery of lifecycle works, ensuring value for money and minimal disruption to clinical services.
⦁    Identify and mitigate risks associated with ageing infrastructure and evolving healthcare needs.

Essential Requirements

⦁    Proven experience in a senior transformation or change management role within a Hard FM and PFI environment.
⦁    Strong understanding of hospital estates, PFI contract structures, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HTMs, HBNs).
⦁    Demonstrable success in delivering complex change programmes in live healthcare environments.
⦁    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
⦁    Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
⦁    Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Business Transformation (e.g., PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, APM).

Desirable

⦁    Experience working with NHS Trusts or within a healthcare PFI/SPV structure.
⦁    Knowledge of digital transformation in FM (e.g., smart buildings, CAFM integration).

What We Offer

⦁    Competitive salary and benefits package.
⦁    Company car
⦁    Company bonus
⦁    Private medical cover 
⦁    Opportunity to lead high-impact transformation in a critical healthcare setting.
⦁    Supportive and collaborative working environment.
⦁    Career development and training opportunities.
⦁    Access to the Serco benefits portal offering discounts across major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
⦁    Health and wellbeing support for you and your family, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, and more.
⦁    Comprehensive career development opportunities, including role-specific training, leadership coaching, and formal study to support your growth with Serco.
⦁    A safe, inclusive, and supportive culture.
⦁    A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

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