Job reference: 248446
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 27/05/2026
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Assynt House
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 13/05/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: North Highland Community Services Directorate

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the North Highland Community Services Directorate in NHS Highland for an individual with a management or administration degree level or equivalent qualification and appropriate experience to join the Senior Management Team of the Directorate as Business and Performance Manager. The work base can be negotiated.

To provide highly specialist knowledge, expertise, guidance, interpretation and advice directly to the Highland Health & Social Care Partnership. To provide a comprehensive range of executive support and business development services to members of the North Highland Community Services Division and its decision-making structure, which includes the Heads of Service, Clinical Directors, Head of Finance, Area Managers, District Managers, and the wider organisation. Leading the business support activities and services which underpin efficient and effective delivery of operational and strategic delivery in the Division. To facilitate effective communications within the division and wider organization, the role will encompass the design and development of business and communication systems, for which the post holder will have responsibility, to ensure the effective and efficient operation and delivery of the Highland Health & Social Care Partnership, services and outcomes.

The post holder will be directly responsible and accountable for leading on and monitoring key projects, and division wide initiatives including the development of reports, business cases and service development plans to the Heads of Service.

For informal enquiries please contact Christopher Arnold; email: christopher.arnold1@nhs.scot

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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