At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to shape Edinburgh’s health and social care services through strategic planning.
- Company: Join the City of Edinburgh Council or NHS Lothian, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56392 - 67457 £ per year.
Location: Waverley Court.
Salary: £56,392 - £67,457.
Hours: 36 per week.
Role overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help lead the strategic planning of Edinburgh’s health and social care services. This newly established post within the Strategy division of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the planning team. You will manage a team of planning officers and support the development of high‑quality strategic plans for transformation, service improvement and service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of planning officers.
- Support the development of high‑quality strategic plans for transformation, service improvement and service delivery.
- Use data to develop evidence‑based plans in complex, multi‑functional environments.
- Develop and manage strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Support the service manager for planning with the development and delivery of a strong planning function.
Qualifications
- Previous experience of service planning in a health and social care context.
- Sound understanding of health and social care policy and legislation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use data to develop evidence‑based plans in complex, multi‑functional environments.
Terms and Conditions
City of Edinburgh Council terms and conditions
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £56,392 – £67,457
- Hours: 36
NHS Lothian terms and conditions
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £43,231 – £52,679
- Hours: 36
Pre‑Employment Checks
This position is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equality.
Additional Information
This is an integrated role, which means the successful candidate can choose between employment with the City of Edinburgh Council or NHS Lothian. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. We offer flexible working options.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
