Job summary We are recruiting for a Deputy Director of Strategy and Planning to lead the Strategy team at Oxford Health. This is a newly created role and an exciting time to join the Trust as we start to develop our new Strategy for 2026 onward. You'll oversee Strategy development, Strategy delivery and Annual Planning and lead this work externally, working with partners in our ICBs. You'll deputise on a routine basis for the Executive Director of Strategy and form part of the senior leadership of the Trust, working closely with the Trust Board, Executive Team, Extended Leadership Team and senior leaders in Oxford Health and in our ICBs. The Strategy team is relatively new within the Trust and navigates NHS operating models that are evolving rapidly at national and ICB levels. To excel in this role you'll need to enjoy working in a changing environment both externally and internally, and be able to creatively evolve your approach depending on changing circumstances. We're looking for an exceptional leader who embodies our values, "thinks outside the box", and brings energy and innovation to help lift the organisation to be truly outstanding in every sense. We thrive to be an open and inclusive organisation and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, communities and industries. If you have experience of leading strategy development and delivery within complex and matrixed organisations, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job Expected areas requiring specific focus and development over the coming years are as follows: Developing the new Trust Strategy to be published and implemented from 2026 onward. Strengthen and embed the Strategy Delivery infrastructure of the Trust so that Strategic objectives and programmes are embedded at all levels of the organisation and integrate with Annual Planning. Improve the integrated Annual Planning process, encompassing finance, performance and workforce so it runs smoothly and effectively enables delivery and improved patient and population health outcomes. Develop and strengthen the work of the Strategy team, focusing on building a culture of quality improvement, raising standards and enabling the work of all teams in the organisation Work with the Chief Executive Office and the Corporate Affairs team to improve coordination of Executive and Board meetings with the Strategy delivery agenda. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 267-CS7013499 Job locations Littlemore Mental Health Centre Sandford Road Oxford OX4 4XN Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience developing and delivering strategies or demonstrated transferrable skills and interest Experience of running complex planning process or demonstrated transferrable skills and exceptional organisational skills Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of strategy development and/or planning requirement Skills Essential Demonstrated Leadership skills and ability to influence in complex environments Person Specification Experience Essential Experience developing and delivering strategies or demonstrated transferrable skills and interest Experience of running complex planning process or demonstrated transferrable skills and exceptional organisational skills Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of strategy development and/or planning requirement Skills Essential Demonstrated Leadership skills and ability to influence in complex environments Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Littlemore Mental Health Centre Sandford Road Oxford OX4 4XN Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)