Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business and Operations manager (Professional) at GMMH's Psychological Therapies Training Centre. The Centre has a portfolio of more than 20 programmes/pathways in evidence based psychological therapies training across a broad range of therapeutic modalities, mostly at postgraduate level. We have been highly successful in attracting funding from NHS England as part of national projects aimed at Improving Access to Psychological Therapies across Adult and Children & Young Peoples' services, and now employ over 80 staff, most of them also in current clinical practice, and train in excess of 400 students per year. We are seeking an experienced senior management professional with a strong track record in financial and operational management to support our service objectives.
Main duties of the job
The Business and Operations Manager will join the Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for providing robust, high-quality support across areas of operational and administrative performance, business intelligence and business management. The postholder will act as a key link between academic and support services to assist in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans to support service developments, change management and tender responses, leading specific work streams as agreed.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of the main duties of the role.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details
Staff benefits
- 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 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree
- 5 years relevant experience
Desirable
- Management or HR qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and driving high performance teams in an education/training environment
- Experience of managing others, including the use of performance management systems
- Experience of managing relationships and working in collaboration at all levels in a large organisation, successfully influencing and managing day to day performance & change
- Experience of working closely and collaborating with subject matter experts in specialised environments (Estates/Facilities, HR, IT, Finance etc.) to ensure smooth operational delivery
- Experience of budgetary control and resource planning in a large organisation
Desirable
- Experience of leading and driving high performance teams in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of recruitment procedures and practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan in relation to mental health workforce planning
- Understanding of NHS structures, partnerships, and commissioning
Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator with developed emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills in the context of complex activities and in the face of changing demands
Desirable
- Solution focused, with excellent ability to interpret and analyse complex data, situations and issues and deploy innovative problem-solving skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Harrop House
Prestwich Hospital Site
Prestwich
M25 3BL