Senior Strategy and Planning Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton/Leicester, NN15 6EY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Support delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Operating Model. Support the development ofhighqualitystrategic and operational plans including the ICB 5 Year Commissioning Plan. Keep up to date with policy developments across health and care and assess their impact on the organisation, partners,patientsand the public. Lead defined workstreams in developing systemwide strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment with national policy, regulatoryrequirementsand local priorities. Identifyand maximise opportunities created by integrated and collaborative working across the health and care system, including service integration and improved outcomes for patients and the public. Draft and coordinate sections of the annual Operational Plan, ensuring clear actions,milestonesand compliance with NHS England and ICB Board requirements. Ensure plans support improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities, deliver value formoneyand embed innovative commissioning practice. Collaborate across ICB Directorates and system partners to translate strategic plans into delivery through commissioning,contractingand provider collaboration. Use Population Health Management insights andevidencebasedapproaches to inform strategic development andplacebasedplanning. Ensure meaningful clinical, patient, public and community involvement in strategic planning activities. Monitor policy developments,identifyopportunities for improvement, and leadtimelimitedprojects that support directorate and system priorities. Plan and coordinate complex programmes of work, managing interdependencies,risksand deadlines to ensuretimelysubmission ofhighqualityplans and information.

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