Strategy Manager
NHS England
The closing date is 09 October 2024
Job summary
In 2020, the NHS became the world's first health service to commit to reaching net zero in response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change. The team is responsible forsupporting this commitment.
We are seeking Strategy Managers to lead our national programme. This is an exciting time to join the team, and to play a part in the delivery of a modern, efficient and productive health service. We are seeking highly organised and capable strategists, with experience in both developing policies and strategies, and managing complex programmes and projects with multiple interdependencies.
There are opportunities to lead (1) an efficient, effective, and professional programme management function, including reporting, internal business planning and prioritisation, as well as provision of high-quality secretariat support, and (2) the development and implementation of policies and strategies to support NHS net zero goals, including providing subject matter expertise and in-depth analysis to address key challenges.
Joining a skilled, passionate, and friendly team, the post holder will work in a mutually supportive way across the function, to ensure that our shared objectives are achieved within a positive, collaborative, and quality focused environment. The post holder will also deputise for the Senior Manager and Head of Strategy, and support their work with the Chief Sustainability Officer, leading across national strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
As aStrategy Managerin the Greener NHSfunction, the post holderwill workacross the organisationas part of a dynamic team, deliveringthe Long-Term Plan sustainability commitmentsalongsidethe strategy to deliver a net zero NHS.We are seeking Strategy Managers to lead our national programme. This is an exciting time to join the team to make a significant impact on the NHS's journey towards sustainability, and to play a part in the delivery of a modern,efficientand productive health service.
The roles would suitorganised and capable strategists, with experience of managing programmes and supporting delivery of complex packages of work with multiple interdependencies. One of the roles will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of sustainability policies and strategies, engaging and managing a wide range of stakeholders, and providing expert guidance on climate and health issues. The other will leadthe provisionof an effectiveandprofessional programme management function, including business planning and prioritisation,reporting,andhigh-qualitysecretariatforthe national board.
About us
The 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 a great 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 visithttps://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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Date posted
25 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year ( Inclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-STR-6644685-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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