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Business Manager, Strategy and Transformation Directorate

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Stafford, ST16 3SR £49,387 – £56,515 a year Permanent Posted 4 September 2026 Apply by 11 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to join our Strategy and Transformation Directorate. Working directly with the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Directorate Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's strategic, transformation, planning and commercial development priorities.

We are looking for a proactive and credible individual with excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Experience in business management, governance, performance reporting, project delivery or service improvement within a complex organisation is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to shaping the future direction of the Trust through strategic planning, transformation and organisational improvement.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year PA PR

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-ZR-26-8266647

Job locations

HQ Mellor House

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HQ Mellor House

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

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