NHS Programme Director - Freedom of Information (FOI) Turnaround
Location: South East
Rate: £450-550 per day
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Circa 6 months
Sector: NHS / Healthcare
MLC Partners are supporting a reputable NHS Trust who is seeking an experienced Interim Programme Lead to take charge of a critical initiative aimed at reducing a significant backlog of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing strong, effective leadership to a dedicated team tasked with processing and reducing the backlog of several hundred FOI requests.
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive project management plan to address the backlog within the 3-6 month timeframe.
- Liaising with internal departments, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to prevent future backlogs and enhance overall efficiency.
- Regularly track progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust strategies to ensure timely completion of objectives.
- Ensure all actions are in line with relevant legislation and NHS policies, maintaining the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality.
You will need to demonstrate:
- NHS Experience
- Proven track record in reducing FOI backlag within a healthcare setting
If you are interested in this role then please urgently contact Josh McLeod from MLC Partners