Strategic Planning Manager

We’re one of the UK’s leading providers of mental health services, working both privately and in partnership with the NHS to support people and families facing emotional and psychological difficulties. Demand for mental health support has never been higher — and we’re scaling fast to meet it. As we grow, we’re building a brilliant, data driven, passionate team to help us deliver high-quality care to even more patients. Come and join usWe're looking for a hands-on, sharp-thinking strategic planner who can bring structure and foresight to a complex, people-driven operation. You’ll own the end to end planning process that keeps us delivering against contract delivery plans, waitlist expectations and revenue goals. You’ll help us deploy the right resources at the right time—across clinicians and internal teams. This role blends operational and commercial awareness with complex data work. You could be working directly with teams to understand processes and needs, then switching to building a forecasting model in Power BI, and presenting planning options to senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain integrated planning models across business needs, contract delivery requirements, clinician availability, and workforce needsTranslate business goals into actionable resourcing and throughput plans, across our different business units, customers, patient pathways and requirementsOwn and improve forecasts for: -Clinical and internal resourcing, Revenue delivery and contract performance, Clinician and team utilisationWork closely with Clinical Ops, Patient Ops and Service Delivery units to align plans with real world executionSpot risk early—bottlenecks, shortfalls, surplus capacity—and escalate or reallocate accordinglyLead and continuously improve our planning data infrastructure (Power BI, Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, SQL)Present options and trade-offs to senior stakeholders, making clear recommendationsSupport budget and capacity planning cycles with scenario modellingRequirementsStrong analytical background—comfortable owning complex datasets and building structure to themAdvanced skills in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SalesforceExperience in operational or workforce planning, ideally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment (healthcare or service-based environments are a bonus)Confidence working across operational and clinical teams while maintaining a commercial awarenessA balance of strategic thinking and getting stuff done—someone who can model, analyse, and actRemuneration And Benefits25 days paid holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays.A day off for your birthday.Healthcare Cash PlanBenefits PlatformLife AssuranceDiscount VouchersFlexible working opportunities to suit your personal needsOpportunities to take part in charitable eventsAccess to a Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Equal Opportunities EmployerAt Clinical Partners we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all employees.DBS Check RequirementPlease note that this position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.