Head of Learning and Change Workwell - Band 8c

Head of Learning and Change Workwell - Band 8c is a senior strategic leadership role within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, based at Seax House in Chelmsford. The position involves overseeing a three-year fixed-term programme with a budget of £6.3 million, aiming to improve health, wellbeing and employment outcomes for residents across Essex. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of the WorkWell operating model, ensuring alignment with national policy, local priorities and emerging evidence, and will act as the key link between the Essex system, the National Support Team and the Regional Adviser.

Applicants must be currently employed within the East of England region and will be expected to translate complex national guidance into local strategies, manage performance and outcome targets, and drive innovation and service redesign across partner organisations. Essential requirements include significant experience in strategic leadership within health or social care commissioning, strong data analysis skills for population health management, and proven impact in complex health and care systems. Desirable qualifications include accreditation in learning and development, change management or project management. The role offers a salary of £79,504 to £91,609 per annum, a full-time contract and the opportunity to work within a hybrid environment that includes office days in Chelmsford and remote working. Applications close on 15 October 2026 and must be submitted through the original advert.