Job Summary
This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
* Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
* North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
* University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
* Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
This is an exciting time to join Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and our Strategy & Transformation Directorate as we continue to strengthen our approach to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a key part of our transformation journey, we are recruiting a dynamic and motivated Head of Business (Band 8B) to support the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Care Group. This is a pivotal role within a forward-thinking directorate that is committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful change for our communities.
Main Duties of the Job
Maintain an overview of major initiatives and programmes and create an environment to support and implement each individual project/work stream within it, whilst ensuring that users are fully engaged and that business focus is maintained.
Link all PMO, programme management activity and business planning process into Care Groups to support effective local planning that resonates with local need and is in line with Trust Strategy.
Plan, support, facilitate and monitor the progress of projects across sites and the Group. Lead on identified projects within the programme, ensuring that key milestones are met within the agreed timeframes to ensure the success of project delivery.
Manage all aspects of the business of the group working with the Managing Directors.
Form local networks of partners to support Care Group delivery and work with all sectors on the development of Care Group plans.
Demonstrate local knowledge based on data and evidence of need including public health epidemiology, trends and local political drivers and sensitivities.
Help lead and provide support and monitor the progress of Business Case development, service development proposals, strategic planning, Business Planning, scoping documents, project management and monitoring, assurance, governance and performance of service activity and Commissioning Projects across the Group.
About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job Details
Date posted: 26 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year PA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-ZR-26-7883216
Job location:
MPFT Trust HQ
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
Job Description & Responsibilities
As Head of Business, you will lead programmes of work and service development across the Care Groups, contributing to the delivery of MPFT's strategic ambitions. You will bring proven programme and project management expertise, strong organisational capability, and an ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
We are looking for someone who is self‑motivated, values partnership working, and can navigate complexity with confidence and integrity. You will need to demonstrate previous NHS experience, a strong understanding of managing change, and a commitment to supporting the delivery of high‑quality services.
Joining us now means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team during a period of significant opportunity. If you are passionate about influencing strategic direction, driving improvement, and enabling better outcomes for the people we serve, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* Masters level and/or equivalent experience
Qualifications – Desirable
* Post graduate qualification in management
* Project management qualification
Experience – Essential
* Proven senior management experience in a business or transformation role in the NHS
* Evidence of using business development tools and approaches
* Facilitation of large groups / workshops to deliver specific outcomes
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams with a proven ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
Experience – Desirable
* Background/proven experience in the NHS
* Experience of working in a commercial environment
Skills and Knowledge – Essential
* Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals
* Ability to liaise and build links with relevant statutory and non‑statutory agencies
* Drive and manage significant change
* Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
* Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
Skills and Knowledge – Desirable
* Experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2
Personal Attributes – Essential
* Identify and influence different approaches to working practices
* Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
* Can maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure
* Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
MPFT Trust HQ
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
Employer's Website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
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