Strategic Workforce Planning Manager — Hybrid/On-Patch

Eye Screening; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is seeking a Workforce Strategy and Planning Manager (Band 8a) to lead workforce planning, data analytics, and transformation across the LNR cluster. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on modelling to inform commissioning decisions and service redesign.

The post holder will coordinate data, model future workforce needs, and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries to deliver workforce growth, efficiency and improved

Qualifications

• Educated to master’s level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in NHS workforce planning and transformation programs is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of workforce data across organisational boundaries within the cluster.
• Develop and lead workforce plans aligned to national guidance.
• Analyse complex data to identify risks and opportunities for service transformation.
• Present insights to senior boards and committees and support policy development.
• Manage complex projects with autonomy and drive improvement across LNR.

Skills

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Modelling

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is seeking a Workforce Strategy and Planning Manager (Band 8a) to lead workforce planning, data analytics, and transformation across the LNR cluster. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on modelling to inform commissioning decisions and service redesign.

The post holder will coordinate data, model future workforce needs, and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries to deliver workforce growth, efficiency and improved