Service Development Manager - ARCs

Job summary

At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation.

Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You'll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.

You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in change transformation. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will contribute to life-saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Being a member of the ARCs Programme Team has responsibility to work with the ARCs Programme Director, Assistant Director Strategy and Performance, Medical Director, ARCs Clinical Leads, Head of Transplant Development and other senior staff within the OTDT Directorate to ensure the delivery of outputs aligned within the strategic and business objectives within the ARCs Programme (Machine Perfusion Technology), managing these outputs to timely and successful conclusions and implementation.
• There will be considerable autonomy and responsibility for specific projects and initiatives associated with the Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030: Meeting the Need Strategy and developments within designing and future proofing capacity and capability within the ARCs national service. You must exercise a high degree of independent judgement and initiative, be able to work under pressure and can prioritise their own workload.
• Responding to requests for advice / involvement with problem solving situations that arise from the development of initiatives and projects supporting the delivery of the Strategy.
• Accountable for ensuring the delivery of initiatives, projects, and specific tasks as they arise and will be seen to be credible and possess and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Service Development and an understanding of organ donation and retrieval services.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

• Date posted: 26 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 009049
• Job locations: NHSBT - Filton, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Manchester, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LL, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Barnsley, Unit D, Capitol Way, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3FG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Southampton, Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5AF, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Tooting, 75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting, London, SW17 0RB, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Liverpool Speke, 14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8RB, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Newcastle, Holland Drive off Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NQ, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Plymouth, Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Colindale, Charcot Road, Colindale, London, NW9 5BG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Birmingham, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

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