About this role
Job summary
The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships is a key leadership post within the organisation, driving the delivery of the Trust's strategic and operational plans to support delivery of high quality, sustainable mental health services.
The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships will support the Associate Director of Performance and Strategic Development, in delivering the following key functions:
Strategy development and delivery - responsible for developing, coordinating and driving delivery of the Trust's strategic plans, including our Strategy, Enabling Strategies and medium-term plans.
Planning - leading the development and delivery of an integrated annual planning process, aligned to delivery of our strategic and medium-term plans, system and national priorities. The postholder will lead the process internally and represent GMMH in system planning forums.
Partnerships - working with system partners, including statutory and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) partners, commissioners and other key stakeholders to strengthen system collaboration, ensure the Trust is positioned to influence and respond to national and local priorities and develop plans with partners for delivery of services.
This role will require close working engagement with Executive Directors and senior clinical and operational leaders across the Trust, system partners and communities.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships will support the Associate Director of Performance and Strategic Development, in delivering the following key functions:
Strategy development and delivery - responsible for developing, coordinating and driving delivery of the Trust's strategic plans, including our Strategy, Enabling Strategies and medium-term plans.
Planning - leading the development and delivery of an integrated annual planning process, aligned to delivery of our strategic and medium-term plans, system and national priorities. The postholder will lead the process internally and represent GMMH in system planning forums.
Partnerships - working with system partners, including statutory and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) partners, commissioners and other key stakeholders to strengthen system collaboration, ensure the Trust is positioned to influence and respond to national and local priorities and develop plans with partners for delivery of services.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Shortlisting Essential
oExperience of working with executive leadership / Board of Directors and developing strategic priorities within an organisation. oProven experience of leading a planning process across a complex organisation, including development, coordination and monitoring of business plans. oStrong track record of internal & external partnership working including development of effective relationships that have delivered system change. oHighly developed and effective communication skills, able to meet the needs of a wide range of different stakeholders in both verbal and written formats.
Desirable
oExperience of working with service commissioners. oExperience of working with governors and service user groups. oUnderstanding of current mental health services, configurations and challenges.
Shortlisting Essential
oExperience of working with executive leadership / Board of Directors and developing strategic priorities within an organisation. oProven experience of leading a planning process across a complex organisation, including development, coordination and monitoring of business plans. oStrong track record of internal & external partnership working including development of effective relationships that have delivered system change. oHighly developed and effective communication skills, able to meet the needs of a wide range of different stakeholders in both verbal and written formats.
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Prestwich
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)