Anita de Lange

Support non-profit start-up and programme development, including budgeting, funder materials, programme design, and governance. Lead development of digital tools and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Founded an independent consultancy delivering business transformation, digital systems, and community enterprise projects in South Africa, with services offered to UK organisations. Designed and developed Grafta, a digital platform connecting informal workers with local service seekers, with community launch scheduled for late 2026.

Led business transformation and systems programmes across a large multi-site care group, partnering with C-suite and Board stakeholders. Established programme governance, built data engineering capability, and led post-merger integration of 29 acquired sites, achieving significant payroll accuracy improvement.

Led end-to-end HRIS implementation across 150+ sites, including requirements, UAT, data migration, and cutover. Stabilised a delayed finance-system implementation and developed a repeatable acquisition onboarding blueprint, reducing onboarding time by approximately 50%.

Produced financial models, process maps, and target operating blueprints for a proposed NHS-funded community expansion. Recovered an NHS ward-merger pilot by rebuilding the project blueprint and budget, securing funding for a second ward merger.

Turned around newly acquired Scottish services under a referral embargo, improving inspection ratings from Unsatisfactory to Good within five months. Managed tenders, fee analysis, and contract negotiations for multiple clients.

Delivered pre-acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration across multiple acquisitions, including Care UK's Learning Disability Division. Led recovery of Autism Care UK acquisition and standardised systems across the organisation.

Held operational responsibility across multiple regions, covering quality assurance, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. Promoted from Business Support Manager and Service Manager roles.

Managed quality assurance across eight services. Promoted from Service Manager role.

Responsible for regulated services supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities.

Senior management and Board of Trustees member, responsible for service delivery and quality standards. Led transition of services from residential care to a sustainable supported living model.

Completed professional development in Principles of Acquisitions & Mergers.

Completed professional development in Generative AI Overview for Project Managers.