Strategic Planning Manager

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Bolton; Sur place; GBP 49 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

NHS Mortgages

Childcare Vouchers

Résumé du poste

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to lead the Trust’s planning and assurance processes. You will work with senior leaders to translate strategic aims into measurable plans and provide assurance on progress.

You will coordinate annual planning cycles, develop robust measures and reports, and engage with stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate services to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic, corporate or business planning within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reports.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Support development, coordination and assurance of the Trust’s strategic and annual planning.
• Coordinate planning and assurance cycles and monitor measures.
• Provide high-quality reports and briefings for governance forums.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate services.
• Offer constructive challenge to ensure robust planning and delivery.
• Stay informed on national and regional developments affecting NWAS strategy.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent worker

Outils

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

Site 30 Urgent & Emergency Care Transformation Town Bolton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2026

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

At NWAS, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. Our Anti-racist Statement sets out our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation and ensures these principles are embedded throughout our recruitment practices.

Our workforce is currently under-represented by people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. By building a workforce that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we can provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place, every time.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisting on this occasion. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategy and Planning Team at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) as a Strategic Planning Manager.

This is a key role at the centre of the Trust’s strategic planning and assurance function. Working closely with the Strategic Planning Lead and colleagues across the organisation, you will help translate our strategic ambitions into clear, credible and measurable plans, while providing assurance on progress and delivery.

You will work with senior leaders, strategic leads and teams across NWAS to coordinate the development of strategic and annual plans, strengthen planning and assurance processes, identify risks and dependencies, and support effective decision-making.

The role offers significant scope to work independently, build strong relationships across the organisation and contribute directly to the delivery of the Trust Strategy.

Main duties of the job

The Strategic Planning Manager will play a key role in supporting the development, coordination and assurance of the Trust’s strategic and annual planning processes.

Working closely with the Strategic Planning Lead and colleagues across NWAS, the postholder will support the development and review of the Trust Strategy, strategic plans and Annual Plan, ensuring priorities are clear, measurable and aligned.

The role will coordinate planning and assurance cycles, critically review evidence, identify risks, dependencies and areas requiring further action, and provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.

The postholder will produce high-quality reports, papers, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and governance forums, support the development of measures to monitor progress, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.

The role requires strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and engage confidently with stakeholders across the organisation.

Working for our organisation

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will:

• support the development, review and implementation of the Trust Strategy, strategic plans and Annual Plan;
• coordinate and strengthen the Trust’s annual planning and assurance cycles;
• critically review planning and assurance information, identifying evidence gaps, risks, dependencies and areas requiring further action;
• produce high-quality reports, papers, briefings and presentations for senior leaders, executive committees and other governance forums;
• work collaboratively with stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate services to ensure plans are clear, measurable and aligned to strategic priorities;
• provide constructive challenge and advice to support robust planning, delivery and assurance;
• monitor national and regional developments and assess their implications for NWAS strategy and planning;
• support the continuous improvement of planning frameworks, systems and processes; and
• contribute flexibly to wider Strategy and Planning priorities as required.

About you

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and proactive individual who can operate confidently in a complex and fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• experience of strategic, corporate or business planning within a complex organisation;
• strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and identify key issues;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation;
• confidence in engaging with, influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders;
• the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision;
• a collaborative and professional approach, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement; and
• a clear commitment to NWAS values and to improving services for patients, staff and communities.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable working across organisational boundaries, enjoys bringing structure to complex information, and can move confidently between detailed analysis and concise executive-level communication.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Person specification

• Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentations and system specifications
• Ability to work on own or in a group with minimal direct supervision
• Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel – produce spreadsheets/formulas etc. and standard keyboard use.
• Excellent organisation and team leader skills such as giving and receiving feedback, delegating and communicating tasks, and maintaining clear workplans.
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyse and present complex factors or situations which require interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously as required, without the need for close supervision or support.
• Experience in the application of HR processes
• Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities

Qualification and Knowledge

• Experience of business planning or strategy development within a complex organisation.
• Experience of developing clear measures to underpin business plans.
• Experience of prioritising workload and working to set time parameters.

Values and Behaviours

• Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

A valid right to work and identity check

Reference checks -Thiswill cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made. Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations. Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

From 1 st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).

If you do not have regular access to your email please contact a member of the HR Hub Team on 03451122018.