National Portfolio Director – National Business Services
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- Band
- Band 9
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
The National Portfolio Director will provide executive-level national leadership for the NHS Scotland Business Services Portfolio. This includes the Business Systems Programme, a critical initiative to replace legacy corporate systems and establish a single integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform across NHS Scotland. The role involves transforming key corporate functions like Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement, supporting greater consistency, efficiency, and improved data quality. Success depends on strong portfolio leadership, strategic negotiation, and cross-Board alignment to achieve collective ownership of outcomes.
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Job reference:
255472
Salary:
Band 9 (£127,521 - - £133,044)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Senior Managers
Location:
Gyle Square / National
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
07/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department:
FCGLS SLT
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This post is a 24 Month Fixed Term/Secondment position - As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy, where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, PSD Scotland reserves the right to refuse any such appointment
About the Organisation:
On 1 April 2026, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) came together to become Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). PSD Scotland will be the public sector’s national enabler of transformation, driving digital innovation, workforce development and Once for Scotland services to deliver efficient, equitable and future ready health and social care.
The Post:
The National Portfolio Director will provide executive-level national leadership for the NHS Scotland Business Services Portfolio, including the Business Systems Programme, a critical national transformation initiative across NHS Boards in Scotland to replac
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