Strategy Planning & Development Manager | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR5 6AW |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7730397/351-CS2836-LW |
Summary
Are you an enthusiastic manager with experience in strategy & development? Are you a values based individual keen to work in a central corporate function? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Strategic Planning & Development Team at a time of exciting change.
The Strategic P;anning & Development Team brings together a number of functions including strategy, planning, business development and partnerships. The Strategy, Planning & Development Manager will work across all team functions to lead and support a range of projects in line with team objectives whilst developing, maintaining and managing relationships both within the Trust and across external agencies and stakeholders.
The post holder will be required to work in line with the Trust values and, as an integral member of the team you must understand and uphold the objectives, responsibilities and aims of the team to deliver an effective and efficient corporate function maintaining the team’s excellent reputation.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and experienced manager to join our values-led organisation working with a dynamic and delivery focussed team.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours across 5 days. Post holders will be expected to work flexibly between 8:00 and 18:00
The post holder will work across all functions of the Strategic Planning and Development team to provide a holistic and flexible approach to support the needs of the team. Key duties will include:
• Support development of Trust strategies and enabler strategies
• Facilitate strategy development sessions
• Support the development of robust planning systems and processes
• Support the development the Trust’s Annual Operating Plan leading on specific elements as directed
• Support Networks and Corporate Support Services to develop their annual operational plan objectives in line the Trust’s strategic aims and national guidance
• Manage development of bids and tenders including support for Network Teams to develop narrative
• Develop business cases
• Lead Mobilisation / demobilisation of services in line with the approved Standard Operating Procedure and Policy
• Support partnership development and relationship management with a range of external partners and agencies
• Support the team to build relationships and forge positive links across the Trust and LSC System
• Support policy development
• Provide senior support to projects including attendance at meetings and events
• Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Networks, Corporate Services and partner organisations to assess the impact of strategy on operational services
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026