Assistant Director of Planning and Performance
The closing date is 07 October 2025
Job summary
This is a new role focused on leading the organisation's strategic planning and performance management functions. The postholder is responsible for developing and implementing frameworks that ensure the Trust achieves its strategic aims through effective planning, performance monitoring, and resource optimisation.Please note the JD is current indicative Band 8d subject to job evaluation review.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and manage the Planning Team, escalating issues to the Executive Director as needed.
- Monitor organisational performance and efficiency.
- Coordinate Trust-wide planning and performance activities across ROC, Workforce, Fleet, and Estates.
- Attend Board and Committee meetings as required.
- Develop team capability and ensure alignment with Trust goals.
- Promote equality, diversity, and respectful workplace culture.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£91,342 to £105,337 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7437859
Job locations
South Western Ambulance Service
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Western Ambulance Service
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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