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Senior Project Lead - Mental Health Transformation

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Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
St. Margarets and North Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£27.5 - £35.9 Hourly
Contract/Project
Job Title: Senior Project Lead - Mental Health Transformation

Location: Twickenham - Hybrid working 1-2 days a month in office

Hourly rate £27.46 PAYE / £35.94 UMB Per Hour

Contract Length: 6-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

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About the role

You will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of multi-agency mental health projects, working in partnership with local authorities, NHS organisations, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and providers.

This role is pivotal in:

Strengthening cross-system collaboration
Aligning commissioning priorities across boroughs
Driving innovative service models and market development
Delivering tangible improvements in outcomes for residents

Key responsibilities

Lead complex multi-agency programmes across local authorities and NHS partners
Develop joint commissioning approaches and market strategies for mental health services
Drive delivery of projects focused on 18-25 transition cohorts and complex needs
Build strong partnerships across NHS, local government, and voluntary sector stakeholders
Use data and insights to inform decision-making, service improvement, and business cases
Monitor programme delivery, risks, and impact, ensuring effective governance and reporting
Facilitate sharing of best practice and scale successful models across the region

About you

We're looking for a confident, collaborative leader who can operate effectively across organisational boundaries and influence at senior levels.

You will bring:

Knowledge & Experience

Strong understanding of mental health systems, pathways, and policy
Experience of local authority and NHS commissioning and service delivery
Proven track record leading cross-system or multi-agency programmes
Background in mental health, social care, public health, or integrated commissioningSkills & Capabilities

Excellent project and programme management skills (planning, governance, risk, delivery tracking)
Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical capability, using data and insights to drive decision-making and improvement
Ability to manage complexity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Why join SLP?

Work on high-impact, system-wide transformation across six London boroughs
Collaborate with senior leaders across local government and the NHS
Be part of a small, agile partnership driving innovation and improvement
Flexible hybrid working with a base in Twickenham

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Reference: 225189878

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Senior Project Lead - Mental Health Transformation

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Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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St. Margarets and North Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£27.5 - £35.9 Hourly
Contract/Project
Job Title: Senior Project Lead - Mental Health Transformation

Location: Twickenham - Hybrid working 1-2 days a month in office

Hourly rate £27.46 PAYE / £35.94 UMB Per Hour

Contract Length: 6-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

ASAP Start

About the role

You will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of multi-agency mental health projects, working in partnership with local authorities, NHS organisations, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and providers.

This role is pivotal in:

Strengthening cross-system collaboration
Aligning commissioning priorities across boroughs
Driving innovative service models and market development
Delivering tangible improvements in outcomes for residents

Key responsibilities

Lead complex multi-agency programmes across local authorities and NHS partners
Develop joint commissioning approaches and market strategies for mental health services
Drive delivery of projects focused on 18-25 transition cohorts and complex needs
Build strong partnerships across NHS, local government, and voluntary sector stakeholders
Use data and insights to inform decision-making, service improvement, and business cases
Monitor programme delivery, risks, and impact, ensuring effective governance and reporting
Facilitate sharing of best practice and scale successful models across the region

About you

We're looking for a confident, collaborative leader who can operate effectively across organisational boundaries and influence at senior levels.

You will bring:

Knowledge & Experience

Strong understanding of mental health systems, pathways, and policy
Experience of local authority and NHS commissioning and service delivery
Proven track record leading cross-system or multi-agency programmes
Background in mental health, social care, public health, or integrated commissioningSkills & Capabilities

Excellent project and programme management skills (planning, governance, risk, delivery tracking)
Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical capability, using data and insights to drive decision-making and improvement
Ability to manage complexity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Why join SLP?

Work on high-impact, system-wide transformation across six London boroughs
Collaborate with senior leaders across local government and the NHS
Be part of a small, agile partnership driving innovation and improvement
Flexible hybrid working with a base in Twickenham

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser
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