Neville Trushell-Pottinger
Deputy Director of Strategic Change and Pmo (Interim) @Leeds Trinity University
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director of Strategic Change and Pmo (Interim) @Leeds Trinity University
Leeds, GB
Leeds Trinity University, founded in 1966, is rooted in it’s faith based values and renowned for widening participation. With a strong focus on teaching excellence and real-world experience through professional work placements, it empowers students from all backgrounds to succeed, fostering social mobility and preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact. Designing and embedding an institution wide strategic portfolio definition and delivery framework, for oversight and control. Developing the Target Operating Model for the Portfolio Management Office to ensure alignment with institutional priorities. Leading assessment and prioritisation of strategic investments, applying structured evaluation models to balance risk, return and institutional impact. Embedding an institutional Objective and Key Result framework (OKR) underpinning strategic portfolio delivery. Delivering portfolio governance and real-time portfolio reporting and analytics, enabling evidence-based decisions at executive and governance levels. Establishing a Delivery Centre of Excellence to embed best practice in portfolio management, risk oversight, benefits realisation and change adoption. Mentoring project professionals through the Change Community of Practice, fostering a culture of strategic change excellence.
EDUCATION
The University of Sheffield
Master of Chemistry (BSc MChem), Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT NEVILLE TRUSHELL-POTTINGER
Available for new opportunities: 01st April 2026Deputy Director and Trusted Advisor delivering strategic portfolios, complex change, and operational improvement across public and private sectors. Expertise spans PMO design, Target Operating Models, governance, and business transformation. Builds high-performing teams, strengthens capability, and drives measurable outcomes that create lasting impact.As a leader, I believe in creating clarity through collaboration and fostering environments where people perform at their best. My philosophy centres on trust, empowerment, and purposeful communication - ensuring every transformation delivers enduring value for both the organisation and its people.With over a decade of progressive experience across fast-paced and highly regulated sectors, including financial services, I’ve built a track record of delivering complex programmes through a hands-on, credible, and cooperative leadership approach.Recent work includes helping the Health and Safety Executive establish the Building Safety Regulator; translating policy into delivery on Defra’s nationally critical £100m GMPP portfolio; accelerating scale-up at the National Wealth Fund through implementation of core back-office systems; and directing 400+ capital projects valued at £7.4m for the Ministry of Justice and leading regional reforms across the HMCTS estate.My focus lies in delivering tailored solutions that address each organisation’s unique challenges - spanning portfolio management, governance, process optimisation, and sustainable change. By partnering with leadership teams and coaching project professionals, I translate strategy into measurable outcomes that matter.I’m always keen to connect with peers, leaders, and organisations who share a passion for meaningful transformation.If you’d like to discuss portfolio design and delivery, Organisational Transformation, data-informed governance, or regulatory change, let’s connect.Specialities:P3O Director and Programme Leader / PMO Design and Implementation / Target Operating Models / C-suite Governance and Engagement / Operational Excellence (OpEx)/ Business Change and Transformation / Governance and Assurance Frameworks / Stakeholder Engagement / Organisational Dynamics / High-Performing Teams / Continuous Improvement / Risk Management / Strategic Portfolio Management / Delivery Advisor to the Board / Lean Six Sigma
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