Please see: https://www.whitonmaynard.com/head-of-policy-and-delivery.html
Full time, 14 month maternity cover contract, commencing late July/early August
Secondments also considered on existing terms
Organisation:
Health membership organisation
Role:
In this role you will:
Act as a senior expert on NHS commissioning policy, leading the strategic and organisational development of the organisations’ externally focused policy programme
Devise, manage, deliver and evaluate proactive elements of the policy programme including, thought leadership, reactive policy work and identified priority work
Deputise for the Chief Executive as appropriate, taking a lead on policy and operational issues, and speaking on their behalf where necessary
Lead and co-design the annual business planning process for the organisation, which includes setting objectives and financial planning with the Chief Executive and Board
Provide effective leadership and line management including performance management reviews and supporting learning and development opportunities for the team.
Candidate:
Proven and extensive experience of the NHS and of Commissioning and CCG policy specifically
Extensive experience in policy development and design at a national level and proven ability to influence at a senior level
Demonstrable experience as a senior manager within a senior management team and ability to deputise for senior colleagues (Chief Executive and other Directors)
Excellent written and oral communications skills, ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships
Ability to advise and influence internally and externally at senior level to lead and develop work programmes and proven experience of accountability for teams, budgets and programmes.