The NHS Alliance are recruiting for a policy and delivery manager for primary care (general practice 1), pharmacy, optometry, dentistry (2), community network (3), neighbourhood health (4). Each of these roles will be crucial in shaping, developing and supporting the implementation of policy.

We are looking for a policy and delivery manager to play a pivotal role in driving forward our work on general practice (1), pharmacy, optometry, dentistry (2), community (3) and neighbourhood health (4). Reporting to the Senior Policy and Delivery Manager for Primary Care and/ or Community and Neighbourhood Health, you will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation and partners to influence policy, deliver high-impact, improvement-focused projects, and strengthen The NHS Alliance’s reach and impact in this space.

This is a fast-paced, member-facing role in which you will be responsible for leading and managing projects across multidisciplinary teams. In addition to helping to shape the policy agenda and leading high-profile programmes of work, you will support the delivery of The NHS Alliance’s member forums and conferences, undertake visits to members throughout the country, and represent the organisation at national events.

The role will require regular attendance at events and meetings in our London and Leeds offices, as well as travel to visit members across England.

Key priorities include:

• Designing and implement targeted influencing approaches to shape national and local policy
• Acting as a recognised lead on relevant policy area and wider issues impacting members
• Developing clear, insightful briefings, reports and recommendations tailored to different audiences.
• Planning and convening forums
• Managing effective relationships with members, system leaders, policymakers and partners
• Contributing to the planning, coordination and delivery of central and network activity,
• Supporting the NHS Alliance’s financial sustainability through ongoing member recruitment and renewal and maintaining relationships with funding partners.
• Providing effective line management as required