Job summary
NECS Consultancy
offers bespoke management consultancy expertise to a range of clients across
health and social care, and we are recruiting a Senior Manager Strategic
Information Governance to join our Consultancy Team.
Applicants often ask us 'What's a typical day for a NECS
consultant?' and whilst our usual response is 'No two days are the same',
we know that it is important for you to have a flavour of the job you are
applying for. As part of our Consultancy
team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality consultancy services
specialising in Strategic Information Governance to NHS and social care
customers. Projects range from working with local acute NHS Trusts to
large-scale change and improvement with NHS England.
You will also deliver internal initiatives which contribute
towards the success of our Consultancy strategy, such as helping us to
diversify our customer base and supporting team development through training
and a value-led culture.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality information governance advice.
Able to engage with customers at a senior level to become a trusted advisor.
Analyse and resolve complex issues through negotiation and conflict resolution.
Manage a broad range of concurrent programmes.
Budget and performance management of programmes and regional team.
Develop strategic performance and improvement plans for clients as well as internally.
Support bids, proposals, and pitches for new consultancy work, identifying new clients where possible.
Day to day management of team members including line management responsibilities.
Cover for the senior team members.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About us
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
NECS celebrate diversity and are
committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and skills. We strive to be a place where we can be ourselves,
feel empowered and succeed on merit.We encourage applicants from a range
of backgrounds to apply
How to Apply
Being part of NECS Consultancy means you have passed a
rigorous selection process and can expect to work with high calibre
colleagues.The first step in our
application process is to complete the application form. Please take time to
read the person specification then tell us how your qualifications, skills & experience demonstrate that you meet our specification
At NECS Consultancy shortlisted applicants will be invited
to an assessment centre where you will take part in a range of selection
activities designed to let you show your leadership capabilities, experience
and full skillset.Assessment centres
take a little longer than a standard interview but they help us to find out if
you are the right fit for NECS Consultancy & if we are the right organisation
for you. Applicants who perform well at the assessment centre will then be
invited to an interview
We are running an
information session on Thursday 13th July. If you would like to
register to attend or if you have any other questions please contact
NECSU.consultants@nhs.net
The assessment
centre for this role will take place on Wednesday 9th August or Thursday 10th
August 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist and be responsible for the delivery of specific highly complex transformational projects for clients.
The post has a pivotal role to play in the contribution to the development of the NECS Consultancy Business Unit and will be responsible for managing and monitoring allocated projects within the Consultancy arm.
Senior Managers will support the life cycle of engagement with their client base and will be involved in developing areas such as health care reforms, supply chain management and procurement, organisation and process redesign or business intelligence.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of a team.
The postholder will report to the Head of Region for the delivery of all assignments and projects.
The postholder will support the Head of Region in the development of the Regional Consultancy Unit.
Please see the attached Job Description and Assignment Brief in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist and be responsible for the delivery of specific highly complex transformational projects for clients.
The post has a pivotal role to play in the contribution to the development of the NECS Consultancy Business Unit and will be responsible for managing and monitoring allocated projects within the Consultancy arm.
Senior Managers will support the life cycle of engagement with their client base and will be involved in developing areas such as health care reforms, supply chain management and procurement, organisation and process redesign or business intelligence.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of a team.
The postholder will report to the Head of Region for the delivery of all assignments and projects.
The postholder will support the Head of Region in the development of the Regional Consultancy Unit.
Please see the attached Job Description and Assignment Brief in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In depth specialist professional knowledge across a number of disciplines, for example, financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired to Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial consulting experience in one of the areas outlined below or equivalent experience within the public or private sector working with clients and organisations:
- 1. A large consultancy firm working on projects in the NHS and Public sector assignments.
- 2. An NHS commissioning or commissioning support organisation supporting the transformation and reform agenda.
- 3. A provider / community organisation supporting the transformation of patient service, governance or compliance.
- Significant range of experience managing the life cycle of engagement projects with clients.
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects to a successful conclusion.
- Ability to forge long-term working partnerships with individuals and groups from internal and external departments and organisations.
- Experience in managing key elements of transformational projects in two or more of the following areas:
- 1. Strategic direction and the delivery of the NHS transformation and NHS Englands priorities.
- 2. Performance Improvement, innovation and change management in patient facing and back office processes.
- 3. Capability building in commissioner and provider organisations.
- 4. Business intelligence including analytics to support outcomes based commissioning and pathway redesign.
- 5. Financial performance and cost management to support the effective control of resources in the context of achieving best outcomes within a budget.
- 6. Healthcare supply chain transformation and full value procurement to drive value and cost improvements in the context of outcomes.
- 7. System wide collaborative transformation and innovation utilising advances in both technology and medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In depth specialist professional knowledge across a number of disciplines, for example, financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired to Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial consulting experience in one of the areas outlined below or equivalent experience within the public or private sector working with clients and organisations:
- 1. A large consultancy firm working on projects in the NHS and Public sector assignments.
- 2. An NHS commissioning or commissioning support organisation supporting the transformation and reform agenda.
- 3. A provider / community organisation supporting the transformation of patient service, governance or compliance.
- Significant range of experience managing the life cycle of engagement projects with clients.
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects to a successful conclusion.
- Ability to forge long-term working partnerships with individuals and groups from internal and external departments and organisations.
- Experience in managing key elements of transformational projects in two or more of the following areas:
- 1. Strategic direction and the delivery of the NHS transformation and NHS Englands priorities.
- 2. Performance Improvement, innovation and change management in patient facing and back office processes.
- 3. Capability building in commissioner and provider organisations.
- 4. Business intelligence including analytics to support outcomes based commissioning and pathway redesign.
- 5. Financial performance and cost management to support the effective control of resources in the context of achieving best outcomes within a budget.
- 6. Healthcare supply chain transformation and full value procurement to drive value and cost improvements in the context of outcomes.
- 7. System wide collaborative transformation and innovation utilising advances in both technology and medicine.
