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A vacancy for 'Head of Business Partnering' awaits a skilled finance professional. This leadership role involves guiding a high-performing finance team while supporting strategic decision-making and governance within the NHS framework, ensuring financial sustainability and performance.
Job summary
We have a vacancy for the role of Head of Business Partnering, a senior leadership position within our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced finance professional to lead a high-performing Business Partnering function and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
In this role, you will provide expert financial leadership, working closely with Executive Directors, senior clinicians, and operational leaders. Your insight and oversight will be key to supporting the Trust's performance, financial sustainability, and wider strategic goals.
Main duties of the jobAs Head of Business Partnering, you will:
Lead the Business Partnering team in delivering high-quality financial reporting, planning and advice.
Strengthen financial governance and ensure accurate forecasting and budget control.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the Trust and the wider system to drive value and performance.
Play a key role in shaping and supporting the Trust's financial strategy and transformation initiatives.
This is a visible and influential role, ideal for someone looking to make a strategic impact while supporting and developing a dedicated finance team.
Make transactional process more efficient and slicker (Efficient)
About usHigh Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
On-call payment
This post will be required to participate in the Trust on-call rota and attracts payment of 1% of the basic salary.
Eligibility
This post is restricted to:
Current NELFT staff members
Staff at risk from NHS Trusts within the North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) and Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB)
If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
Details Date posted30 June 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8c
Salary£74,290 to £85,601 a year pa (plus HCAS and on-call allowance)
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time, Flexible working
Reference number395-CC200-25-A
Job locationsCEME
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8GQ
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameNELFT North East London Foundation Trust
AddressCEME
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8GQ
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameNELFT North East London Foundation Trust
AddressCEME
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8GQ