Strategic Planning Manager: NHS Strategy & Delivery Lead

North West Ambulance Service; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to join the Strategy and Planning Team. The role centers on translating strategic ambitions into credible, measurable plans and providing assurance on delivery.

You will coordinate the development of strategic and annual plans, strengthen planning processes, identify risks and dependencies, and support senior stakeholders with robust decision-making across NWAS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• contribute flexibly to wider Strategy and Planning priorities as required

Skills

Strategic planning experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Team collaboration

Commitment to NWAS values

Job description

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to join the Strategy and Planning Team. The role centers on translating strategic ambitions into credible, measurable plans and providing assurance on delivery.

You will coordinate the development of strategic and annual plans, strengthen planning processes, identify risks and dependencies, and support senior stakeholders with robust decision-making across NWAS.