Operational Implementation Support Lead

Blackburn with Darwin 6-month internal secondment Internal applicants only

Were looking for an Operational Implementation Support Lead to support the Blackburn with Darwin service through an important period of change and development.

Working closely with the Operational Implementation Lead youll help take agreed plans into day-to-day delivery coordinating activity connecting teams and partners resolving barriers and helping new pathways and ways of working become embedded across the service.

This is a hands-on implementation role where youll help turn plans into practical sustainable change across the Blackburn with Darwin service.

Working closely with the Operational Implementation Lead youll coordinate key implementation activity bring teams and partners together and help make sure new pathways processes and ways of working are introduced clearly and embedded successfully. Youll keep actions moving identify barriers early and provide practical support as changes move from planning into day-to-day delivery.

Youll need to be comfortable working across different teams and priorities building strong relationships and finding practical solutions when implementation gets complex.

Most importantly youll already have experience of implementing change at service level taking a new pathway process or way of working from plan into operational delivery and helping it become part of everyday practice.

This is a chance to step outside business as usual and play a direct role in shaping how the Blackburn with Darwin service develops.

Bring your operational experience. Build momentum. Make change work in practice.

This opportunity is available to current Change Grow Live employees only on a 6-month secondment.

The position will commence on a hybrid working basis; however successful candidate will be required to work onsite from the go-live date.

Please discuss the opportunity with your line manager and ensure you have their agreement to a secondment before applying.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. The role may include some evening and weekend working as part of a rota.

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Experience of implementation at service level is essential.

We want someone who has directly helped take a change pathway process or new way of working from plan into operational delivery.

Youll bring:

• Experience of implementation or change within an operational service.
• Experience of developing or improving pathways and processes.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with internal teams partners and stakeholders.
• An understanding of community drug and alcohol services.
• The ability to work independently use judgement and find practical solutions.

Experience of GP Shared Care primary care pathways or working with GP practices or Primary Care Networks would be particularly valuable.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application and were happy for you to use it. However what were most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences achievements and strengths so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact youve made in previous roles.

For this opportunity in particular please clearly demonstrate your experience of implementing change at service level including what you were responsible for how you approached the implementation and what changed as a result.

Theres no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic specific and clearly demonstrate your skills experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Interviews will take place on 12.11.26