Icknield Primary Care Network (PCN), are looking for an experienced healthcare manager to support the effective delivery and strategic transformation of services across the PCN. This position is offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until March 2026 in line with Network Contract Enhanced Service specification (DES). The role can be based from home with travel to the PCN practices, but this will need to be discussed at interview. This is a flexible and collaborative role, working in close partnership with the clinical directors, practice leads and wider system stakeholders. The individual will play a key role in driving innovation, service integration, and continuous improvement within general practice, in accordance with the requirements of the Network Contract DES and aligned with our local strategic priorities. Main duties and responsibilities: Leading the coordination and delivery of existing and new PCN projects, including those linked to the DES, IIF and Enhanced Access Service Supporting workforce planning and management of ARRS roles Ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the PCN including governance, compliance, and contract management Maintaining a good knowledge of key policies from relevant government departments and agencies, and support PCN staff to understand and interpret these locally Overseeing budgets and funding streams related to PCN activity Preparing financial reports in line with PCN objectives Building and maintaining effective relationships with local GP practices, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB and other stakeholders Representing the network at external meetings Working in partnership with the ICS to identify relevant data sets and to support standardisation in the use of measures for understanding change and improvement in general practice. Presenting and communicating data to practices and PCN staff at all levels to increase understanding of operational challenges Interpreting data and highlighting variation to support open discussion about where variation is and is not warranted Providing administrative support to Clinical Directors and ensure the smooth running of PCN operations Leading relevant working groups, meetings and other forums across the PCN to agree changes, share learning, discuss challenges and resolve issues Working with Hertfordshire and west Essex ICS to support the development of overall primary care transformation strategies, including digital transformation strategies and their delivery Supporting the PCN and member practices to adapt and apply specific policies and initiatives to local needs and to prioritise initiatives based on local requirements Identifying best practice and learning from other areas that could be applicable to the local PCN and communicate this to staff. Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. Please see job description for further details. About the Candidate To be considered for this position, you will need the following; Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field Significant experience in a management or coordination role, ideally in primary care Experience of working across multiple organisations or practices Experience of successfully delivering change and improvement programmes Budget management and financial reporting experience Experience of leading or supporting teams Experience of workforce planning or HR processes Good understanding of the structure and priorities of the NHS, primary care, and integrated care systems Desirable: Management or leadership qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ, PRINCE2) Project management training Experience of working in a PCN or with general practice Experience of contract or service-level agreement management About Us Icknield PCN is a well-established and dynamic PCN covering a population of over 58,500 patients registered with our 5 member Practices in Letchworth, Baldock and Ashwell (North Hertfordshire). Our team includes a variety of different professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. This role will work as part of this large team that includes: First contact physiotherapists Care coordinators Social prescribers Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Mental health nurses We encourage our team members to share ideas and to offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.