About this role
Job summary
The Associate Director for Strategic Planning (8D) is specifically responsible for developing the ICB's strategy for the next ten years, aligned to the NHS Ten Year Plan, and converting that into credible plans for delivery. This role includes accountability for the development of the ICB's commissioning plan, operational plans, and the annual planning cycle. The role will ensure that priorities determined in the strategy are clearly articulated in ICB plans and communicated to providers and wider stakeholders. The role will coordinate inputs from ICB colleagues in finance, commissioning, contracting, place and workforce development teams to ensure both the technical and narrative planning requirements are met.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director Strategic Planning provides senior leadership and operational assurance to the Deputy Director, contributing to a cohesive, high-performing system that delivers on immediate priorities while building the foundations for long-term improvement and integration across health and care.oLead the co-ordination & development of the annual commissioning intentionsoLead the annual planning cycle, including the co-ordination of the national technical returns and organisational/system delivery plansoLead the development & delivery of the ICBs annual operating plan, using population health intelligence to ensure the plan reflects both the long- & short-term objectives of the organisation.oLead on the development of long-term capacity & demand modelling to support sustainable service deliveryoEnsure that national planning policies are reviewed and localised, linked to the PHM framework and agreed ICB priorities.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline). Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system Leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning Demonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale Strong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money Experience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement.
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.
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Employer details Employer name NHS Central East ICB
Address Central East ICB
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)