Workforce Planning & Transformation Manager inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED 21 DEC 2023

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
As a motivated and influential leader, you will have a proven track record in leading and managing complex projects and of working closely with a wide range of stakeholders.

Home to some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare rooted in our communities.

We employ over 10,000 staff, turnover of £870 million, and have 1.7 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises over 1,300 beds and 32 operating theatres, running clinical services from a number of sites. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.The Trust's vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities. Our organisational strategy "More than a hospital" outlines how we intend to achieve this vision and includes an array of exciting programmes including the development of our Rugby St. Cross site and expanding the range of services we will provide in community settings.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

As our Workforce & Transformation Manager you will be key to influencing and embedding change within our Trust. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of diverse stakeholders across the Trust, the Coventry and Warwickshire ICS and across the wider region. You will be able to contribute to the delivery of our People Strategy by ensuring that our workforce planning is aligned with the wider system, our plans are robust and impactful, by driving the effective use of workforce information, and ensuring the effectiveness of our Workforce Data and Analytics function.

As a motivated and influential leader, you will have a proven track record in leading and managing complex projects and of working closely with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of workforce planning software, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and excellent organisational skills. Experience of working in People transformation, presenting to diverse audiences and strong interpersonal and communication are essential for the successful post-holder.

In return we can offer a unique opportunity to work with an experienced Leadership Team within an innovative organisation, leading on exciting developments within Digital Transformation, where we will support and mentor you to reach your full potential.


Final interviews and assessments:w/c 14 October 2024



o Actively seeks to ensure that all ICS workforce planning ambitions, targets, and plans are reflected in UHCW workforce planning activities.

o Leads the People Directorate contribution to UHCW's inputs to the NHS strategic planning cycle, seeking to ensure that system wide deadlines are met.o In partnership with People Business Partners, ensures all Clinical Groups have a workforce plan which is actively implemented and against which progress is regularly reported.o Responsible for the provision of timely, business centred support to Clinical Groups in the delivery of their workforce plans, workforce systems and processes.o Utilising business intelligence provides expert advice and support to Clinical Groups and the People Business Partners in the design and implementation of all workforce business cases including investment, dis-investment, and transformation plans.

To find out more about this post, please contact our recruitment partner, Finegreen via

Home to some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare rooted in our communities.

We employ over 10,000 staff, turnover of £870 million, and have 1.7 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises over 1,300 beds and 32 operating theatres, running clinical services from a number of sites. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.The Trust's vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities. Our organisational strategy "More than a hospital" outlines how we intend to achieve this vision and includes an array of exciting programmes including the development of our Rugby St. Cross site and expanding the range of services we will provide in community settings.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

As our Workforce & Transformation Manager you will be key to influencing and embedding change within our Trust. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of diverse stakeholders across the Trust, the Coventry and Warwickshire ICS and across the wider region. You will be able to contribute to the delivery of our People Strategy by ensuring that our workforce planning is aligned with the wider system, our plans are robust and impactful, by driving the effective use of workforce information, and ensuring the effectiveness of our Workforce Data and Analytics function.

As a motivated and influential leader, you will have a proven track record in leading and managing complex projects and of working closely with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of workforce planning software, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and excellent organisational skills. Experience of working in People transformation, presenting to diverse audiences and strong interpersonal and communication are essential for the successful post-holder.

In return we can offer a unique opportunity to work with an experienced Leadership Team within an innovative organisation, leading on exciting developments within Digital Transformation, where we will support and mentor you to reach your full potential.


Final interviews and assessments:w/c 14 October 2024



o Actively seeks to ensure that all ICS workforce planning ambitions, targets, and plans are reflected in UHCW workforce planning activities.

o Leads the People Directorate contribution to UHCW's inputs to the NHS strategic planning cycle, seeking to ensure that system wide deadlines are met.o In partnership with People Business Partners, ensures all Clinical Groups have a workforce plan which is actively implemented and against which progress is regularly reported.o Responsible for the provision of timely, business centred support to Clinical Groups in the delivery of their workforce plans, workforce systems and processes.o Utilising business intelligence provides expert advice and support to Clinical Groups and the People Business Partners in the design and implementation of all workforce business cases including investment, dis-investment, and transformation plans.

To find out more about this post, please contact our recruitment partner, Finegreen via



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