Job summary
As Deputy Head of Stakeholder Relations the post holder will help to deliver an ambitious and effective stakeholder relations, government and parliamentary service within a high profile and fast paced communications directorate.
The post holder will be responsible for protecting and promoting the reputation of NHS England with key stakeholder groups including Royal Colleges, Trade Unions, Patient Representatives, Think Tanks, the Third Sector, statutory partners and other major national organisations.
Working with the Head of External Affairs the post holder will help to drive the provision of an efficient, professional and well co-ordinated external affairs service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.
The stakeholder relations team leads on our outreach work to health sector partners, including professional and patient groups; plays a key role in linking external voices into NHS England's policy making and communications work; manages stakeholder contact programmes for senior NHSE executives; and supports events including the direct management of the NHS Assembly.
Within the wider External Affairs team, the Stakeholder Relations team currently also works on stakeholder activity relating to workforce, urgent and emergency care, primary care, maternity care, and support to the NHS England Medical and Nursing Directorates.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Work with the Head of External Affairs to manage the stakeholder relations and public affairs functions.
Line manage a team of four as well as providing project leadership within the wider External Affairs team.
Protect and promote the reputation of NHS England with key stakeholder groups
Use their health sector expertise, public policy knowledge and network building skills to help to deliver the best possible health services for NHS patients and the staff who care for them
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring:
An extensive knowledge of stakeholder and parliamentary activities connected with the work of NHS England and NHS Improvement
Understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
Ability to build good contacts within the NHS stakeholder world and support the team to grow its networks
Experience of managing a busy and committed team while supporting and developing team members
A vision for how to use stakeholder relations activity, including the NHS Assembly, to support and champion the delivery of NHS Englands Long Term Plan
Practical experience of running events and stakeholder networks
Experience of preparing senior figures for appearances at Select Committees and other high profile engagements
Experience of stakeholder and public affairs activities, ideally in the health sector, with the ability to set and push forward an ambitious and impactful engagement strategy for the External Affairs team and wider colleagues
Understanding of the stakeholder needs of charity sector organisations as they relate to NHS England
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8c with a full-time starting salary of £70,417, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring:
An extensive knowledge of stakeholder and parliamentary activities connected with the work of NHS England and NHS Improvement
Understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
Ability to build good contacts within the NHS stakeholder world and support the team to grow its networks
Experience of managing a busy and committed team while supporting and developing team members
A vision for how to use stakeholder relations activity, including the NHS Assembly, to support and champion the delivery of NHS Englands Long Term Plan
Practical experience of running events and stakeholder networks
Experience of preparing senior figures for appearances at Select Committees and other high profile engagements
Experience of stakeholder and public affairs activities, ideally in the health sector, with the ability to set and push forward an ambitious and impactful engagement strategy for the External Affairs team and wider colleagues
Understanding of the stakeholder needs of charity sector organisations as they relate to NHS England
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8c with a full-time starting salary of £70,417, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- An extensive knowledge of stakeholder and parliamentary activities connected with the work of NHS England and NHS Improvement
- Understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
- Ability to build good contacts within the NHS stakeholder world and support the team to grow its networks
- Experience of managing a busy and committed team while supporting and developing team members
- A vision for how to use stakeholder relations activity, including the NHS Assembly, to support and champion the delivery of NHS England's Long Term Plan
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- An extensive knowledge of stakeholder and parliamentary activities connected with the work of NHS England and NHS Improvement
- Understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
- Ability to build good contacts within the NHS stakeholder world and support the team to grow its networks
- Experience of managing a busy and committed team while supporting and developing team members
- A vision for how to use stakeholder relations activity, including the NHS Assembly, to support and champion the delivery of NHS England's Long Term Plan
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).
