Strategy Planning and Performance Lead

NHS Property Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking a Strategy, Planning and Performance Lead to develop and manage functional strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. The successful candidate will have expertise in performance management and strategic planning, leading key initiatives and engaging senior stakeholders while driving continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development within a values-driven culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in strategic planning, performance management, and business processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and performance management of functional strategies.
• Drive multi-year strategic portfolio plans for success.
• Collaborate with business leads on strategic business plans.
• Monitor organisational performance against targets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial management

Performance management

Job description

Flexible Contract NEW At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That s why we re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re looking for a Strategy, Planning and Performance Lead to play a key role in shaping the future of NHS Property Services. In this high-impact position, you ll lead the development, alignment, and performance management of functional strategies, ensuring they connect seamlessly with our broader corporate vision. You ll report directly to the Head of Strategy and Transformation, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Management (CEO), giving you visibility and influence at the highest level of the organisation. This role is perfect for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong leadership and influencing skills. You ll engage senior stakeholders confidently, communicate with clarity, and manage financial performance and budgets while ensuring governance and compliance standards are met. To succeed, you ll bring deep expertise in strategic planning, performance management, and business planning processes, along with a solid understanding of corporate governance and reporting frameworks. You ll also represent NHSPS to internal and external stakeholders, driving collaboration and impact across the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, alignment, and performance management of functional strategies to deliver on organisational priorities.
• Driving multi-year strategic portfolio plans, ensuring resources are optimised for success.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with business leads to create and maintain a multi-year strategic business plan and roadmap of key initiatives, programmes, and projects.
• Establishing and maintaining frameworks for strategic planning, performance management, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Conducting research and analysis to identify market trends and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.
• Developing strategic approaches to key business challenges and opportunities, such as space utilisation, leveraging data and external insights.
• Implementing strategies to achieve long-term business objectives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Monitoring and evaluating organisational performance against agreed targets, driving continuous improvement.
• Enhancing planning and performance processes by improving metrics, dashboards, tools, and governance frameworks.

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising 150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know we re here to help. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

Benefits

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
• A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.