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Head of Workforce & Financial Intelligence

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

St Blazey, Par, PL24 2HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Workforce & Finance Intelligence to join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key sen...

  • Lead the Trust's workforce and financial planning, intelligence and analytical functions, ensuring high-quality information supports strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Develop and deliver integrated workforce and financial planning frameworks, models and reporting systems that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
  • Provide expert analysis, insight and interpretation of complex data to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders across the Trust.
  • Lead the development of innovative intelligence, reporting and analytical solutions, ensuring information is accessible, accurate and actionable.
  • Identify, assess and monitor workforce and financial risks, supporting services to develop effective mitigation and recovery plans where required.
  • Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, forecasting and the use of intelligence to support service transformation and performance improvement.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Workforce & Finance Intelligence team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
  • Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer as required and represent the Trust at key internal, regional and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Education/Experience

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in relevant area, preferably a numerate discipline or equivalent experience
  • Further specialist knowledge gained by post grad education or experience to masters level

Desirable: - Post graduate degree in relevant area

Skills

Essential

  • Skilled at understanding and delivering on NHS workforce, finance and planning requirements for the organisation and wider NHS and Social Care system partners
  • Advanced skills in analysis, statistical analysis, systems modelling and forecasting techniques
  • Skilled in contract negotiation and implement change where there may be altering opinions requiring high levels of negotiation skills and persuasion

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • High level of knowledge of nationals workforce, finance and planning requirements with the ability to interpret and analyse, informing Trust direction
  • High level of knowledge relating to NHS data models and definitions
  • Ability to write and present detailed and highly complex reports from a variety of information sources

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

19 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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