People & Finance Director for Primary Care Network

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network is recruiting a Head of People and Finance for its Senior Leadership Team, covering workforce and money across eleven GP practices. The role leads the finance function, including a budget above £3m, payroll and ARRS claims, and HR and organisational development for over 40 staff.

It deputises for the Chief Executive and line manages the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience.
• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
• Recent continuing professional development relevant to HR or finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PCN finance function with reporting, controls, audit trails and bank account reconciliations.
• Manage annual budget, forecasts and routine financial reports for the SLT and Management Board.
• Take overall responsibility for PCN payroll, including statutory deductions, pensions, returns and year-end.
• Lead the ARRS claims process, agreeing budgets and workforce plans with the ICB Primary Care Team.
• Manage PCN income streams, including Network Directed Enhanced Service funding, and payments to and from practices.
• Build working relationships with ICB Finance, the PCN accountants and the Financial Oversight Group.
• Lead the People Strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment and skills development.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle and employee relations, ensuring HR policy complies with employment law.
• Oversee staff wellbeing, mandatory and role‑specific training, and report workforce metrics to SLT and the Management Board.
• Lead organisational change and development, including structure, culture and succession planning.
• Oversee operational infrastructure, supplier and contract administration, and business continuity.
• Line manage the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer.

Skills

Financial governance

HR best practice

Advanced Excel

Finance systems

Clear communication

Education

Degree-level education

GCSE Maths & English 4/C+

CPD in HR/Finance

Job description

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network is recruiting a Head of People and Finance for its Senior Leadership Team, covering workforce and money across eleven GP practices. The role leads the finance function, including a budget above £3m, payroll and ARRS claims, and HR and organisational development for over 40 staff.

It deputises for the Chief Executive and line manages the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager.