Rachel Laycock

Senior Manager - Corporate @Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

As a Senior Manager at MFT Charity, I am integral to the Senior Management Team, spearheading strategic growth and transformative initiatives aimed at improving the health and quality of life of our diverse community. My role encompasses strategic planning, ensuring campaign readiness, and upholding compliance with charity laws and fundraising regulations.I lead a high-performing team by setting clear objectives, offering continuous support, and fostering a culture rooted in our values of bravery, curiosity, care, and impact obsession. My responsibilities include both line and matrix management, ensuring seamless cross-team collaboration and clarity of roles.In my specialist area, I develop and execute strategic initiatives, manage budgets, monitor performance metrics, and drive innovation to stay ahead of sector trends. I provide strategic support to senior colleagues and ensure the effective implementation of policies and systems within my expertise.Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders is a critical aspect of my role. I act as a deputy for the Director of Charities in specified hospital/service areas, ensuring our collective leadership responsibility is upheld.Overall, I am dedicated to operational excellence, team leadership, and achieving significant, transformative outcomes for our Charity and the community we serve