Publish date: 23 April 2026
Are you managing people, services or priorities in a fast paced environment - or thinking about taking that next step? Strive is our leadership development programme designed to help you grow your confidence, sharpen your skills and make a real impact in your role.
Strive supports colleagues working in, or aspiring to, middle management roles, giving you practical tools you can use straight away to lead yourself, your team and your service more effectively.
Who is Strive for?
Strive is ideal for colleagues who are:
- In operational or first line leadership roles
- Typically working at Bands 5 to 7
- Ready to develop their leadership identity and influence
- Passionate about improving culture, performance and experience.
If you’re keen to build confidence, develop your leadership capability and feel more supported in your role, Strive could be for you.
What’s included?
Strive brings together a comprehensive range of leadership development opportunities, including LEO (Leading Empowered Organisations). The programme focuses on practical, real world leadership, supporting you to:
- Lead effectively in day to day operational settings
- Strengthen performance management and quality improvement
- Navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity
- Develop inclusive leadership approaches that empower teams
- Deconstruct racism and apply practical, meaningful solutions
- Make equitable decisions and lead positive change.
Everything is designed to be applied directly in your role, helping you balance priorities, manage people well and support your service more effectively.
Why apply for Strive?
By joining Strive, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build your leadership confidence and capability
- Develop practical tools for managing people and services
- Strengthen operational and performance leadership skills
- Learn alongside peers from across the organisation
- Reflect on your leadership style and personal impact
- Build inclusive behaviours that promote equity, belonging and fairness
Strive is about helping you feel more confident, capable and supported — so you can make a lasting difference for your team and the people we serve.
