PCN Business and Transformation Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Armley PCN Services Limited is seeking a PCN Business and Transformation Lead to drive strategic plans and ensure DES contract compliance across the network and its limited company.

The role carries financial stewardship, payroll oversight, inter-entity accounting and governance, with regular on-site presence across clinical sites.

You will chair leadership meetings, coordinate stakeholders, monitor budgets, and lead digital transformation aligned with NHS primary care strategy.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Experience with financial acumen and handling confidential information.
• Ability to arrange, facilitate and chair meetings.
• Knowledge of contract compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver long-term strategic plans and business cases with the PCN board and company directors.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for network compliance with DES specifications and flag risks.
• Guide the PCN's evolution into integrated neighbourhood teams with social care partners.
• Plan and chair PCN leadership meetings and represent the network in citywide groups.
• Maintain separate financial reporting and budget monitoring for PCN and limited company.
• Run monthly payroll and pension administration for employees.
• Track and submit claims for Enhanced Services and DES elements.
• Manage Companies House filings, director registers, and GDPR/FOI compliance.
• Draft and monitor SLAs, sub-contracts, and vendor services.
• Lead digital and transformation roadmap and analyse practice data.
• Control the Enhanced Access budget and submit quarterly reports to ICB.
• Support recruitment and write bids for new contracts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office advanced

Analytical thinking

Education

GCSE Maths & English C or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Iris GP Payroll

Dual-entity accounting

Job description

This PCN Business and Transformation Lead sits in the network leadership team of Armley PCN Services Limited, which covers the three GP practices in Armley and their limited company. The post carries strategic, financial and transformation responsibility for both the network and the company, including DES contract compliance, dual-entity finances, payroll and company secretarial work. Day-to-day staff coordination stays with the PCN Operational Lead, and the role depends on regular on-site presence across every clinical site. Fit turns on an enhanced DBS check and independent mobility.

What the job involves

• Design and deliver long-term strategic plans and business cases with the PCN CD, board and company directors, and keep member agreements current
• Hold ultimate responsibility for network compliance with the NHS England Network Contract DES specifications, and flag financial and delivery risks to the Clinical Director
• Guide the PCN's evolution into integrated neighbourhood teams with social care and local health partners
• Plan and chair PCN leadership meetings and represent the network at citywide steering groups and ICB forums
• Maintain separate financial reporting and budget monitoring for the PCN and the limited company, including inter-entity claims
• Run monthly payroll and pension administration for direct limited company employees, including Enhanced Access and support teams
• Track, verify and submit claims for Enhanced Services, DES elements and monthly ARRS funding
• Manage Companies House filings, statutory declarations and director registers, and direct DSPT and GDPR/FOI compliance
• Draft, negotiate and monitor SLAs, sub-contracts, third-party vendor services and corporate insurance
• Lead the network's digital and transformation roadmap, analysing practice data and aligning with local and national digital strategy
• Control the Enhanced Access budget, monitor third-party supplier SLAs and submit quarterly performance reports to the ICB
• Support corporate recruitment and selection panels, advise on ARRS deployment, and write bids for new contract opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent

Experience

• Financial acumen
• Handling confidential information
• Arranging, facilitating and chairing meetings
• Contract compliance
• Collaborative working

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels, and articulate
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Forward thinking, diplomatic and collaborative
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Adaptable and self-motivated

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required
• Independent mobility across practices and external partner sites

Nice to have

• Degree or business management/finance qualification
• Xero or Iris GP Payroll competence
• Dual-entity accounting
• Limited Company governance
• Transformation and change delivery in general practice
• Strategic stakeholder management
• Healthcare integration and strategy
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs