Head of Business and Finance - Learning, Education & Development

• The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the annual business plan for the LEaD department to underpin and support the LEaD strategy, objectives and key priorities.
• The post holder will provide regular reports including contract updates to the Director, Deputy Director of Education and key stake holders including external commissioners of training and education.
• The post holder will provide business support to ensure systems and processes are in place to support the ongoing development, monitoring and audit of educational activities across the Trusts.
• The post holder will coordinate, manage and monitor all medical and clinical education contracts on behalf of the Director of Education.
• In conjunction with the Library & Knowledge Services, the post holder will manage the learning management and e-learning element of ESR, developing a plan to improve its use, access and effectiveness to meet the organisations needs in providing a training record database.
• They will ensure that ESR is utilised to provide easy access to learning opportunities, minimises administration and allow for accurate and timely reporting.
• The post holder will represent the LEaD department at Local and National Statutory and Mandatory training groups and support workstreams where necessary (to include - Oliver McGown Mandatory training, Safeguarding and have national Mandatory training oversight).
• The post holder is expected to act as Information Governance Lead for the LEaD department.
• The post holder with support the administration managers with ensuring the administration structure and staffing resource can manage and deliver the educational contracts to the highest possible quality standards.
• The post holder will manage the LEaD risk register across both organisations, providing regular reports and updates to the site Education Governance Meeting.
• The post holder will ensure effective and efficient use of all resources, including education accommodation, identifying potential problems in advance and strategies to overcome them, informing the Director and Deputy Director of Education as appropriate.
• The post holder is responsible for supporting the commissioning of projects and procurement of services to support project delivery.
• The post holder will support the Director and Deputy Director of Education to ensure value for money and greater efficiency in the use of education budgets and ensure a recurrent financial balance year on year.
• The post holder will work with the Director of Education and wider education team to provide a business framework for developing, producing and marketing income generating opportunities associated with education and training activity, for example ALERT, clinical skills and Simulation.
• The post holder will lead on the co-ordination and submission of the annual quality report for NHSE and other external quality reports as required.
• The post holder will lead on the co-ordination and submission of the bi-annual People in Common Committee (PCiC) report for the LEaD department.
• The post holder will promote and demonstrate effective communication within the LEaD department and represent the department and Trusts at appropriate internal and external meetings.
• The post holder will have oversight or all funding / income streams including Tariff, LDA, CPD and provide income management support for the undergraduate tariff.
• The post holder will support the wider LEaD team with coordination and submission of bids for external funding for education as required.

Essential

• Graduate Level or equivalent, academic or Healthcare professional qualification
• Postgraduate qualification(s) or equivalent applied learning relating to Business Management, Finance, Accountancy, Marketing or People Management
• Post graduate MSc or demonstrable experience / equivalence
• Member of a clinical and or management professional body
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Essential

• Previous and successful business management experience.
• Supporting and sustaining transformational change
• Translating business strategy into delivery
• Managing budgets
• Leading and performance-management of teams and individuals

Essential

• Highly developed leadership skills
• Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
• Well-developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to gain and maintain credibility with senior clinicians.
• Highly effective presentation skills and the ability to present well-reasoned and structured argument orally and in writing
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of ICT applications to support efficient work activity and analysis
• Ability to manage priorities and meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to hold direct reports to account