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.

Manager and Corporate Jobs in Midlands

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.

122 live vacancies in Midlands · 40 NHS employers · updated hourly

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£25k - £145k

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Working in Manager and Corporate roles in Midlands

Midlands has active NHS vacancies across clinical, support, administrative, and operational teams. Job Clerk groups live roles in the area so candidates can compare employers, bands, and closing dates before applying. For manager and corporate candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 122 live manager and corporate vacancies in Midlands from 40 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Manager and Corporate results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these manager and corporate roles ranges from about £25,000 to £145,000 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

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

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)

Local employers

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
ABL Health Ltd
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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