Job summary
These
posts are part of the West Yorkshire Economic Accelerator Programme, hosted
by the WY ICB. They are fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2026.
Do
you want to join an exciting national programme, and take an active role is
reducing inequalities?
If
you enjoy providing both programme delivery and evaluation support and are
ready for a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been
waiting for.
We
have two exciting part-time positions for experienced senior managers to join
our team to help deliver the national Economic Accelerator Programme.
Accelerator
is a 12-month pilot which aims to improve population health outcomes and
increase economic growth by reducing health-related labour market inactivity.
The programme will implement and evaluate a range of interventions which will
support individuals to manage their health condition(s) and enable them to
remain in employment.
We
are looking for well-motivated and dynamic individuals who are able to able
to work with a range of internal and external partners to deliver key
activities and projects relating to the Accelerator programme.
You
will be working with a fast-paced, placed based team, providing expertise to
a range of activities including commissioning, monitoring and evaluating
services.
This
is a rare opportunity to engage in a high-profile area of work that requires
passionate, motivated and value driven individuals.
Interviews
will take place week commencing 21 July
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicants will support the delivery of the West Yorkshire
Economic Accelerator Programme within Bradford District and Craven place.
They will be involved in supporting the delivery of our local plan, under the
direction of the Reducing Inequalities Alliance Lead.
They
will use their expertise and knowledge to:
Provide commissioning oversight and
co-ordination within the programme, co-ordinating local implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of our Accelerator interventions
Work with delivery partners to
promote interventions and their impact
Take an active role in the
evaluation of our local plan, by collating information and insight, and
analysing the qualitative data from our local interventions
Support the delivery of a range of
local network and learning events, so a learning culture is embedded across
the programme
To
ensure that Accelerator activity is aligned to wider place plans and
activity, these roles will be embedded within the Reducing Inequalities
Alliance team, actively contributing to their key delivery functions and
meetings.
About us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB works to improve population health
and reduce inequalities, addressing diverse community needs. As part of the
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, we collaborate with local councils,
health providers and community organisations.
We value diversity as a strength that enhances creativity
and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive
workplace, we prioritise wellbeing and encourage applications from all areas of
the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their
protected characteristics.
We support Carers with a Carer friendly environment and a
working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer, we support employees and
applicants with mental health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer,
we guarantee interviews for suitable applicants meeting the essential criteria.
Please let us know of any required adjustments.
Lease cars are a benefit offered by the organisation
subject to eligibility. Fleet Solutions provides these cars, and any Fleet cars
will transfer (novate) through them. The organisation cannot transfer cars from
other lease providers that Fleet Solutions will not novate with.
Note:This advert may close
early due to high application volume, or be paused or withdrawn in line with
our policies if an applicant at risk or on pay protection applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expected Shortlisting
Date
15/07/2025
Planned Interview
Date
22/07/2025
The
postholder will work across the portfolio of the Population Health and
Inequalities Directorate to support the delivery of the West Yorkshire
Economic Accelerator Programme.
Responsibilities
will include:
Developing and maintaining
programme and project documentation, contributing to a programme management
reporting and monitoring.
Supporting the collection and
analysis of qualitative and quantitative information to demonstrate impact of
Accelerator interventions
Working collaboratively (across our
directorate) with the Business Intelligence team to turn data and
intelligence into action orientated insight.
Sharing the results of analysis in
accessible and relevant formats and identify and share good practice
Developing and sharing emerging
evidence and best practice for Accelerator interventions
The
Accelerator Programme is part of the Healthy Working Life, a joint programme
of the Combined Authority and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Please
refer to the job description (including personal specification) for more
information regarding the position. If you meet the criteria to do the job,
we would love to hear from you.
If
you are interested in applying for this as a secondment position, you must
obtain permission from your current line manager before applying for this
post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expected Shortlisting
Date
15/07/2025
Planned Interview
Date
22/07/2025
The
postholder will work across the portfolio of the Population Health and
Inequalities Directorate to support the delivery of the West Yorkshire
Economic Accelerator Programme.
Responsibilities
will include:
Developing and maintaining
programme and project documentation, contributing to a programme management
reporting and monitoring.
Supporting the collection and
analysis of qualitative and quantitative information to demonstrate impact of
Accelerator interventions
Working collaboratively (across our
directorate) with the Business Intelligence team to turn data and
intelligence into action orientated insight.
Sharing the results of analysis in
accessible and relevant formats and identify and share good practice
Developing and sharing emerging
evidence and best practice for Accelerator interventions
The
Accelerator Programme is part of the Healthy Working Life, a joint programme
of the Combined Authority and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Please
refer to the job description (including personal specification) for more
information regarding the position. If you meet the criteria to do the job,
we would love to hear from you.
If
you are interested in applying for this as a secondment position, you must
obtain permission from your current line manager before applying for this
post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level supported by professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning, contributing to and delivering programmes and projects
- Experience of presenting complex data and intelligence to a range of audiences
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at a management team level
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies / stakeholders, written, verbal and face to face
- Experience of working with strategies or services that directly address inequalities
- Experience of supporting team members in developing project ideas and seeking opportunities to work differently
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify, obtain, analyse and present relevant quantitative and qualitative information to support strategic development and service improvement
- Works across boundaries with support, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Ability to engage, influence and motivate others, from a range of organisations
- Solution-focused, addressing issues and barriers using influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to manage own workload and make informed decisions, working to tight and often changing timescales, under supervision
- Team focused, adaptable and comfortable with changing work plans and priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level supported by professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning, contributing to and delivering programmes and projects
- Experience of presenting complex data and intelligence to a range of audiences
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at a management team level
- Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies / stakeholders, written, verbal and face to face
- Experience of working with strategies or services that directly address inequalities
- Experience of supporting team members in developing project ideas and seeking opportunities to work differently
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify, obtain, analyse and present relevant quantitative and qualitative information to support strategic development and service improvement
- Works across boundaries with support, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Ability to engage, influence and motivate others, from a range of organisations
- Solution-focused, addressing issues and barriers using influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to manage own workload and make informed decisions, working to tight and often changing timescales, under supervision
- Team focused, adaptable and comfortable with changing work plans and priorities
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
