The Executive Director of Planning and Business Development is a member of the Trusts Board of Directors, sharing corporate responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust and delivery of the Trust vision and objectives. Executive lead for the development of the Trust strategic framework built on an organisational culture based on clinical excellence and high performance, in an environment increasingly focused whole system service delivery. The lead for the management and co-ordination of the Trusts planning framework Objectives, Goals, Initiatives and Measures (OGIM) as well as leading the annual business planning process ensuring the Trusts plan aligns to national aims and objectives and local priorities. To engage in place based arrangements, working closely with colleagues in LA, ICB, VSC and other place based partners to develop place based plans ensuring they are aligned to Trust priorities. As the Director lead for the Trusts capital planning programme, working with other colleagues covering strategic developments, medical equipment, backlog maintenance and IM&T. As and when required the Director will lead large scale strategic developments including identifying opportunities for growth through innovation. These developments may be internal only or involve engagement with other stakeholders such as local authority/ICB/other providers etc. Accountable, via the Director of Performance & Information Services for the effective and efficient delivery of performance and information services. Act as the Trust Accountable Emergency Officer (AEO), to be responsible for discharging the duties described under section 252A. Please refer to job description / person specification for full details.