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Reference: 644-CE094
Job summary
The Associate Director Strategy Development (8D) is a standalone senior role producing recommendations for the future strategy, plans and commissioning priorities of the ICB. The role will look into the future, horizon scan and consider how the ICB may need to configure and commission services in significantly different and innovative ways to meet the changing needs of the population. This role can be thought of a working with colleagues across the ICB to create the pre-pipeline for both Major projects and the ICB's ten-year planning cycle. This role will work closely with the Health Economics and Evaluation Team across Pods 1-4, testing and synthesising outputs from this work for possible inclusion in future ICB strategy and plans.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development of the 5-year commissioning plan and implementation framework including the identification of long-term commissioning intentions.
Develop responses to implement national strategy and assurance processes
Ensure Strategy alignment across the organisation including the alignment of neighbourhood plans into long term strategy
Leading organisational strategy including embedding and engaging with stakeholders
Horizon scan to identify and scope evidence-based periodisation of interventions including testing the use of technology and new models of care.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
644-CE094
Job locations
Central East ICB
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline).
- Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system
- Leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning
- Demonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale
- Strong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money
- Experience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline).
- Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system
- Leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning
- Demonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale
- Strong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money
- Experience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement.
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
NHS Central East ICB
Address
Central East ICB
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Central East ICB
Address
Central East ICB
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)