Have you got the energy and passion to help us shape the future of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust? As the Head of Strategic Planning, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic Strategy team; leading organisational planning and programmes, but often working closely with other corporate teams and the local health system; experimenting and solving cross-cutting system issues which are not limited to a specific clinical area or strategy. They will support the Deputy Director of Strategy in the development of the organisations plans and delivery of the Trusts strategy and vision. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have substantial: • experience of developing organisational and clinical service strategies within a large complex organisation • experience of delivering organisational level planning processes to support the development of multi-year Trust plans and implementation of national planning guidance • previous experience of mobilising and running multiple, large scale programmes simultaneously, blending the problem-solving skills necessary in the early phases • previous experience managing large teams drawn from different departments/teams • excellent influencing and stakeholder skills and the ability to operate autonomously at the most senior levels, i.e. CEOs, board members. • excellent analytical skills and a first-rate intellect, including qualitative and quantitative skills. The post-holder will show mastery of these skills and be able to impart them to more junior team members. About us With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential • Degree level qualification. • Higher level management qualification at Masters level in business (MBA) or equivalent. • Significant additional role related and personal development training commensurate with a very senior manager post Desirable • Programme or Project Management qualification, e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile • Business Case development qualification e.g. Better Business Case Practitioner • Improvement methodology qualification e.g. QSIR Experience • Significant experience at senior manager level in the NHS working at acute hospital setting / complex healthcare environment. • Experience of working horizontally across organisations, influencing staff at all levels to work towards goals when there is no direct control or reporting line. • Experience of working on, developing, or implementing strategic, annual, business, financial and capital plans within a large acute hospital Communication and relationship skills • Experience of developing and managing high performing teams and experience of performance managing others to ensure organisation delivery and success. • Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required. • Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and difference audiences Analytical and Judgement skills • Experience of understanding and interpreting relevant national policy in a complex organization. Planning and organisation skills • Experience of strategic long-term planning within a large acute Trust • Proven experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes at a senior level, in a politically sensitive and complex environment. • Highly organised, with a structured and logical approach to planning and prioritising workload. Other requirements specific to the role • Evidence of continuing professional development • Demonstrate an awareness of current NHS issues