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 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 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
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
To find out more about what it is like to work at NECS Consultancy please refer to our brochure attached to this advert.You can also watch the video link at the side of this advert to hear more about who we are and what we do.
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 and experience demonstrate that you meet our person 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 and 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 Tuesday 22nd August 2023. If you would like to register to attend please sign up here using the link at the side of this advert
The assessment centre for this role will take place virtually on Tuesday 12th September 2023. Successful candidates will then be invited to a face to face interview the following week.
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 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 in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
