# Manager and Corporate Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 897
- **NHS employers:** 243
- **New vacancies this week:** 420
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 25,000 to GBP 173,906

## Role Summary

NHS management and corporate posts cover operations, finance, HR, communications, governance, procurement, informatics, and strategy. Entry routes include the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme and direct appointment at Band 6-7. Senior posts at Band 8 and above usually require a track record of service improvement, financial accountability, or programme delivery.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Business case development and financial accountability
- Performance reporting, KPIs, and board-level assurance
- Service transformation, pathway redesign, or cost improvement programmes
- Staff management including recruitment, appraisal, and workforce planning
- Contract management, procurement, or commissioning (for relevant roles)
- Governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Cross-organisational working with ICBs, local authorities, or NHSE

## Typical Requirements

- Track record of delivering measurable improvement or programme outcomes
- Professional qualification relevant to the function (CIPD, CIMA, PRINCE2, etc.)
- NHS or healthcare sector experience (essential for most Band 8+ posts)
- NHS Leadership Academy programme or equivalent (desirable for senior roles)

## Employers Hiring

- Barchester Healthcare (58 jobs)
- Priory Healthcare (22 jobs)
- Agincare (19 jobs)
- Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. (18 jobs)
- HC-One (14 jobs)
- Elysium Healthcare (14 jobs)
- Cygnet Health Care (13 jobs)
- Practice Plus Group (13 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (53 jobs)
- Birmingham, Midlands (18 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (16 jobs)
- Oxford, South East (9 jobs)
- Cardiff, Cardiff (8 jobs)
- Guildford, South East (8 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (8 jobs)
- Bolton, North West (7 jobs)
- Exeter, South West (7 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (7 jobs)
- Liverpool, North West (7 jobs)
- Bristol, South West (7 jobs)

## FAQs

### What qualifications do I need for NHS management roles?

NHS management roles typically require a relevant degree and experience in healthcare or management. Higher-level positions may require masters degrees, NHS leadership programmes, or professional qualifications.

### What is the salary range for NHS managers?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS management salaries range from Band 6 (approximately £40,000-£48,000) for junior managers to Band 8d (£94,000-£109,000) for senior directors. Executive positions can exceed NHS band structures.

### What career progression is available in NHS management?

NHS managers can progress from team leader to service manager, head of department, divisional director, and executive director. The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme provides a fast-track route to senior management.

### What corporate roles are available in the NHS?

NHS corporate roles include finance, HR, communications, governance, strategy, business intelligence, procurement, and legal services. Each area offers career progression from specialist to director level.

### What is the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme?

The GMTS is a two-year fast-track programme for graduates who want to enter NHS management. It offers specialisms in general management, finance, HR, health informatics, and health analysis. Competition is high, with several thousand applicants for around 200 places annually. Trainees are employed by a host trust on a Band 6 salary and rotate through placements. Successful completion leads to Band 7-8a management posts.

### Can I move into NHS management from a clinical role?

Yes. Many NHS managers started in clinical roles (nursing, AHP, pharmacy, medical) before moving into operational management, service improvement, or corporate functions. Clinical background is valued in operational management roles because you understand how services run. The transition usually involves taking on leadership responsibilities within your clinical role first, then applying for Band 7-8 management posts when you have a track record of service improvement or team leadership.

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