Strategic Planning Team Lead, Health & Social Care

Other
Midlothian
July 25, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Equal opportunities statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Overview

Planning Team Leader – An exciting opportunity has arisen to help lead the strategic planning of Edinburgh’s health and social care services. This newly established post within the Strategy division of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership involves responsibility for the day to day running of the planning team, managing a team of planning officers, and supporting the development of high quality strategic plans for transformation, service improvement and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the planning team and oversee the day to day operations of the planning function.
  • Support development of high quality strategic plans for transformation, service improvement and service delivery.
  • Use data to develop evidence based plans in complex, multi functional environments.
  • Develop and manage strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Support the service manager for planning with the development and delivery of a strong planning function.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience of service planning in a health and social care context.
  • Sound understanding of health and social care policy and legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to use data to develop evidence based plans.
  • Ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Terms and Conditions

  • City of Edinburgh Council – Contract: Permanent, Salary: £56,392 – £67,467, Hours: 36
  • NHS Lothian – Contract: Permanent, Salary: £43,231 – £52,679, Hours: 36

Additional Information

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

Application

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