Planning and Implementation Manager Salary: £37,372 – £41,525 Location: East Midlands Flexible working options available Are you a detail-driven planner with a passion for turning strategy into delivery? Do you thrive in roles that blend operational oversight with collaborative implementation? If so, this Planning and Implementation Manager opportunity offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact. We’re looking for a proactive and organised professional to lead the planning and execution of key initiatives across the East Midlands. You’ll play a pivotal role in translating strategic priorities into operational reality, ensuring that programmes are well-structured, well-resourced, and delivered with precision. This is a role for someone who enjoys shaping systems, coordinating teams, and driving continuous improvement — someone who brings clarity, rigour, and a collaborative spirit to everything they do. What you’ll bring * Strong experience in planning, implementation, and operational delivery * Excellent organisational and project management skills * Confidence in working across teams and engaging stakeholders * A commitment to inclusive, values-led leadership * Experience in public sector operations, programme support, or service improvement is highly desirable What’s on offer * A cutting-edge pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97% * A values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions * Flexible working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours * Generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days, plus the option to add 6 extra days, and 8 public holidays * Comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility) * Support for professional qualifications and one paid annual professional subscription * Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme * Exclusive employee discounts * Annual health check and £15 monthly wellbeing allowance * Free on-site parking and complimentary refreshments at our Mansfield office Closing date: Friday 26th September – 12noon Contact Us: For more information and a detailed job description, please contact John Lavictoire All third-party applications will be redirected to our retained executive search partners at Seymour John Public Services