Head of International Strategy

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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Job summary

The Head of International Strategy will develop and manage a new strategy to guide NICE's international work. Most Directorates at NICE have an interest in international work, whether that's due to methods collaboration, work sharing, or income generation, and the post holder will need to develop a strategy that advances and aligns this work behind a common vision. They will then need to deliver that strategy, maintain strategically important relationships, and manage collaborative international projects, all while acting as the face of NICE with our international partners.

Main duties of the job

o Develop a NICE-wide strategy for international collaborations to ensure we both contribute to and benefit from international developments in HTA, real world data and guideline development. As part of this, develop a compelling and implementable plan for NICE's international work that:o Enhances NICE's international reputationo Improves the quality of our work by learning from best practice internationally and jointly solving emerging challengeso Achieves greater alignment in methods used by HTA agencies internationallyo Improves efficiency within key international partners by sharing worko Improves the value we deliver to the taxpayer by generating income

o Coordinate activity on international collaborations across NICE, including directly overseeing a series of high-priority collaborative projects with international partnerso Establish and manage any governance forums required to guide and monitor international activity across NICEo Review NICE's international strategy and activities on a regular basis to ensure we get the most value from our international engagementso Lead engagement with several international forums and bilateral relationships, including international visits and speaking engagementso Work across government to ensure NICE's international work aligns with wider government aims and we present a joined-up front to our international partnerso Leadership and pastoral support for the International team

About us

The Strategy, Policy and International Team supports NICE's Executive Team to define NICE's strategy, build and execute effective plans to implement it, and adapt it to changing circumstances. We ground our work in an understanding of the needs of the health system and the capacity of NICE to meet those needs, and we are responsible for defining and managing significant change across the organisation. The International Team leads an important part of this team to ensure that NICE delivers the greatest value to the health system and the taxpayer from its international activity.

Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Benefits:o We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discountso We provide a thorough induction programmeo Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunitieso We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balanceo We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the communityo We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview SchemeIf you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-609

Job locations

2nd Floor

Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Please note that applications may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Please note that applications may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree and/or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through practical experience in the development and delivery of strategy and change management

Experience

Essential

  • Successful track record of building new partnerships between organisations in complex environments

Skills

Essential

  • Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to break down complex problems and guide others to do the analysis, research and engagement required to develop compelling solutions

Skills

Essential

  • Skilled influencer and relationship manager, with the ability to co-ordinate multiple teams to achieve a common goal, particularly in the absence of direct line management responsibility for these teams

Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to manage and deliver complex and urgent programmes of work to time and to a high quality
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree and/or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through practical experience in the development and delivery of strategy and change management

Experience

Essential

  • Successful track record of building new partnerships between organisations in complex environments

Skills

Essential

  • Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to break down complex problems and guide others to do the analysis, research and engagement required to develop compelling solutions

Skills

Essential

  • Skilled influencer and relationship manager, with the ability to co-ordinate multiple teams to achieve a common goal, particularly in the absence of direct line management responsibility for these teams

Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to manage and deliver complex and urgent programmes of work to time and to a high quality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

2nd Floor

Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

2nd Floor

Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Strategy, Policy and International

Andrew Wheeler

andrew.wheeler@nice.org.uk

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-609

Job locations

2nd Floor

Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


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