Strategy & Policy Manager
Job Description
Job summary
As a Strategy and Policy Manager with the Policy team , part of System Development, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic group, contributing to policy development across a diverse and varied portfolio. Workstreams may include (but not be limited to) exploring ways to develop and improve commissioning following the introduction of ICBs, improving provider governance and responding to new provider-focused policy areas from the new government.
The post holder will be a key part of the flexible team and will contribute to project management and policy development across these portfolios by:o Working flexibly across a range of strategy, policy and implementation areas of work.o Carrying out research and analysis of information from a range of sources and present it in a clear way.o Leading and delivering specific projects within the team, including project management and reporting.o Contribute to planning of team activities.o Working collaboratively with programme teams and support work assigned to the team.o Contributing towards policy briefings and reports and feeding into discussions to take these forward within the programme.
The role offers opportunities to develop high level problem-solving skills combined with exposure to policy thinking and decision-making at a national level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
o Work as part of a team to use quantitative and qualitative methodologies to help understand and resolve high profile policy issues.o Support the team to generate high impact policy recommendations and strategic approaches.o Work closely with other team members and develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues across NHSE and with external stakeholders on specific projects.o Present complex and conflicting information in a meaningful way and, with support from more senior team members, will develop their ability to present information to influence decision-makers.o Develop strong content knowledge, be capable of working with different data sets (qualitative and quantitative), and carry out analysis on a variety of content as required.o Provide analytical support including: developing briefings, presentations, reports and meeting management (including agenda setting, note taking and following up on actions).o Maintain a good knowledge of policies existing and emerging and apply this knowledge when developing strategy with key stakeholders to overcome barriers to implementation.o Project manage agreed projects.o Actively seek to improve and maintain equality and diversity in the team and within the policy produced.o Build close positive working relationships within the team, reflecting the values and behaviours of the NHS and System Architecture
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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential
- Subject matter expertise in key functions relevant to System Development's Strategy and Policy portfolio, including: oformulating/developing strategy and policy at a national level to support the optimisation of system architecture, ounderstanding of the political context and national policy framework underpinning ICBs and NHS providers as well as the wider policy context of the NHS ostrong research, analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in policy, strategy or research projects.
- A strong track record of project delivery within health and care, government, regulatory or major strategy consulting organisations.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy, understanding its aims and working within its parameters to develop impactful proposals.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed critical thinking skills, including strong research, analytical and problem structuring and solving skills.
- Must be able to work with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to influential stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations, synthesise information and develop a range of options
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
NHS England
Address
Wellington House/Wellington Place
London/Leeds
SW1E 6AL
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
