Strategic Planning Analyst

Strategic Planning Analyst

At Clinical Partners, we're experiencing significant growth and are looking for a talented Strategic Planning Analyst to help shape how we plan, forecast and deliver our services.

Reporting to the Head of Operational Delivery & Projects, you'll play a critical role in ensuring we have the right workforce capacity, operational resources and delivery plans in place to meet demand both now and in the future.

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. You'll combine analytical expertise with strategic and commercial thinking to forecast demand, optimise workforce capacity, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations that directly influence organisational strategy.

This is not a pure data analytics role. We're looking for someone who can interpret data in context, understand the wider operational and commercial implications of their analysis, and translate insights into recommendations that support decision-making across the business. You'll be comfortable working with complex data, but equally confident influencing stakeholders, challenging assumptions and helping leaders make informed decisions.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with strategic and commercial thinking. You'll be able to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that support decision-making and business performance.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate the impact of their work through measurable outcomes, such as improvements in forecast accuracy, utilisation, operational efficiency, service performance, revenue growth or cost reduction. Where possible, please quantify achievements on your CV using metrics, percentages or other tangible results.

This is not a reporting role, you'll be expected to use data and insight to influence decisions, identify opportunities and risks, and support sustainable business growth.

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining analytical expertise with strategic business thinking. You'll play a key role in helping Clinical Partners understand future demand, make informed workforce decisions and plan for sustainable growth

This hybrid role typically requires attendance at our London office one day per week, although we are happy to discuss flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously improve the organisation's workforce, demand and capacity planning models.
• Develop integrated forecasting models covering clinician availability, contract delivery and future workforce requirements.
• Deliver forecasts and insights relating to:
  • Workforce and clinician resourcing
  • Operational capacity
  • Revenue performance
  • Contract delivery
  • Resource utilisation
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to ensure planning assumptions reflect business realities and evolving priorities.
• Anticipate workforce, capacity and delivery risks and provide proactive solutions.
• Support business leaders in setting ambitious yet achievable operational targets.
• Work closely with data and technology teams to enhance planning tools, reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Lead scenario planning activities to support budgeting, investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Present clear recommendations, options and trade-offs to senior leaders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Translate complex analysis into clear business recommendations, ensuring stakeholders understand the implications, risks, opportunities and actions arising from planning outputs.
• Use forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.
• Challenge assumptions and provide insight that supports operational excellence, sustainable growth and effective resource allocation.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in workforce planning, operational planning, forecasting, analytics or a similar data-driven role.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using SQL and data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience analysing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven experience using data, forecasting or planning outputs to influence operational, commercial or strategic decision-making.
• Track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through forecasting, planning, analytics or operational improvement activities.
• Ability to demonstrate the impact of your work through quantifiable results and clear evidence of how insights have influenced business decisions, operational performance or strategic outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate analysis and forecasting outputs into strategic recommendations, business decisions and operational actions.
• Experience presenting data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at varying levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to balance operational, financial, customer and strategic considerations when making recommendations.

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare, mental healthcare or NHS environments.
• Salesforce experience.
• Knowledge of predictive modelling, workforce planning and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth or operationally complex environment.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business planning, investment decisions or organisational change initiatives through data-led insight.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• £70,000 - £90,000 annual salary (DOE)
• 25 days paid holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance
• Discount Vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your personal needs
• Opportunities to take part in charitable events
• Access to a Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Equal Opportunities Employer:

At 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 Requirement:

Please 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.