NHS Programme Lead - Freedom of Information

NHS Programme Director - Freedom of Information (FOI) Turnaround

Location: South East

Rate: £300-350 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 backlog, ideally within a healthcare setting

If you are interested in this role then please urgently contact Josh McLeod from MLC Partners