Head of Planning and Partnerships | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships is a key leadership post within the organisation, driving the delivery of the Trust's strategic and operational plans to support delivery of high quality, sustainable mental health services. The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships will support the Associate Director of Performance and Strategic Development in delivering the following key functions:Strategy development and delivery – responsible for developing, coordinating and driving delivery of the Trust's strategic plans, including our Strategy, Enabling Strategies and medium‐term plans.Planning – leading the development and delivery of an integrated annual planning process, aligned to delivery of our strategic and medium‐term plans, system and national priorities. The postholder will lead the process internally and represent GMMH in system planning forums.Partnerships – working with system partners, including statutory and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) partners, commissioners and other key stakeholders to strengthen system collaboration, ensure the Trust is positioned to influence and respond to national and local priorities and develop plans with partners for delivery of services.This role will require close working engagement with Executive Directors and senior clinical and operational leaders across the Trust, system partners and communities.Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community‐based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work and have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card Discounts#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-30