Strategic Planning Lead — NHS Transformation & Delivery

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Strategy & Planning to lead the Trust-wide planning processes and oversee the implementation of the Making a Difference 2026-2029 Strategy. The role involves horizon scanning, linking national priorities with local opportunities, and developing capability for integrated planning across directorates.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to co-produce and implement planning frameworks, ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Trust-wide strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Strong ability to translate national guidance into local action and plans.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of multi-year planning processes and outputs for the Trust.
• Provide insight and guidance on national planning guidance and align with local priorities.
• Coordinate planning across Care Groups, corporate services and the Management Group.
• Develop and deliver a robust planning framework and monitor progress against strategy.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

NHS knowledge

Education

Degree in health management or related field

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Strategy & Planning to lead the Trust-wide planning processes and oversee the implementation of the Making a Difference 2026-2029 Strategy. The role involves horizon scanning, linking national priorities with local opportunities, and developing capability for integrated planning across directorates.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to co-produce and implement planning frameworks, ensuring