Business Manager, Strategy and Transformation Directorate
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stafford, ST16 3SR
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to join our Strategy and Transformation Directorate. Worki...
- Providing direct business management support to the Strategy and Transformation Directorate as a member of the Directorate Senior Management Team
- Coordinating and supporting the work of the Directorate Senior Management Team to deliver strategic, transformation, planning and commercial development objectives
- Leading and coordinating agreed projects, directorate development activity and improvement initiatives that support delivery of the Trust strategy and transformation portfolio.
- Line management responsibility for designated administrative and business support staff within the Directorate, as agreed.
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
Before applying for this challenging and varied we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
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 close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to post graduate diploma level in a related field e.g. business management/administration or equivalent higher level knowledge and proven experience
- Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) Knowledge of a wide range of business procedures
Desirable
- Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior administrative, business manager or directorate coordination role
- Production of documentation, including drafting documents, briefings, meeting papers and action logs on behalf of senior management
- Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring of policies and procedures
- Significant experience of developing systems to capture, monitor and report on directorate metrics, actions, risks and delivery data in an efficient way.
Desirable
- Arranging conferences and workshops
- Experience of budgeting and other financial processes
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to collect, interpret and maintain statistical, workforce, performance and delivery data and produce well written reports.
- Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures including developing new systems
- Staff management, delegation and motivation
- Effective communication skills at all levels, including with executive directors, deputy directors and senior management teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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