Service Development and Transformation Lead

Locala; Castleford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Castleford is seeking a Service Development & Transformation Lead to manage project plans and operational service development. The successful applicant will oversee transformation initiatives, ensuring effective service provision by collaborating with Team Leaders and quality managers. Candidates should possess a robust understanding of service redesign processes. This is a full-time role with a 12-month contract offering competitive pay, flexible working, and several employment benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Robust understanding of service redesign and project management.
• Experience in operational service development and performance monitoring.
• Ability to liaise between system developers and service teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for project management and service development plans.
• Support Team Leaders and Service Managers with project planning.
• Ensure effective service provision and team development.

Job description

Job Role

Service Development & Transformation Lead

Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710

37.5 hours per week

12-months contract/secondment - To commence 01/04/26

Responsibilities

This role is accountable for the day-to-day project management & development plans of the service areas in the Starting Well Division within Locala.

The individual will be responsible for operational service development, project planning, quality improvement, transformation, and performance monitoring & reporting. They will provide project management support for local Team Leaders, Operational Service Managers and Quality & Professionals Managers, formulating plans for the services, as well as supporting the wider Operational Services Transformation for the Directorate, and ensuring the development of an effective team and service provision.

The successful applicant will need a robust understanding of working with services to implement service redesign, understanding the risks and benefits, working with change and liaising between system developers and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.

To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy.

For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification.

For further enquiries please contact Cliff Dunbavin on [e-mail] or 07763 564507.

Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date – 23/02/2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.