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If you're passionate about working for an organisation that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we may have an opportunity for you.

Our talented and diverse team is our biggest asset. Together, we represent frontline reality to government, shape policy and build capability.

Join us to help us make a difference.

Vacancies

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

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All open vacancies are listed below.

Senior Implementation Programme Manager, NHS Race and Health Observatory

Salary: £63,175 (plus £4,000 London living allowance where applicable)
Location: Agile working with London/Leeds base

The vacancy

The Senior Implementation Programme Manager will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering the Observatory’s implementation programme, with accountability for leading complex, high-profile national programmes and contributing to the strategic development of the Observatory’s implementation offer.

The postholder will lead the operational delivery of the national Perinatal Equity and Anti-Discrimination Programme (PEADP) and other implementation priorities, operating with a high degree of autonomy and acting as a senior advisor to the Head of Implementation on programme strategy, delivery models, and impact.

The postholder will lead the operational delivery and programme management of the Observatory’s Perinatal Equity and Anti-Discrimination Programme (PEADP), a national initiative delivered with Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua), Inspiring Hope, and White Ribbon Alliance UK across 158 maternity and neonatal sites across England. They will operate with a high degree of autonomy and act as a senior advisor to the Head of Implementation on programme strategy, delivery models, and impact.

In addition to overseeing programme governance, delivery, and performance, the postholder will support other Implementation priorities, and contribute to the development of the RHO implementation strategy, and support innovation in delivery approaches. This will require close working with senior stakeholders across NHS England, integrated care systems, delivery partners, and communities.

The role includes line management responsibility for members of the Implementation team and may deputise for the Head of Implementation where required.

Responsibilities:

Lead operational delivery of PEADP across 158 maternity sites in partnership with co-delivery partners, ensuring time, cost, quality and impact targets are met. 
Provide senior oversight of programme governance, planning, risk, and assurance processes, making informed decisions and escalating strategic issues where required.
Translate strategic priorities into programme delivery, shaping programme design, delivery methodology, and evaluation frameworks.
Build and maintain inclusive relationships with the NHS England Commissioning team, NHS senior leaders, site teams, and community stakeholders as a credible programme management lead. 
Hold delegated responsibility for programme budget, ensuring strong financial management, forecasting, procurement oversight and value for money.
Lead and develop designated member of the Implementation team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and improvement-focused culture, and providing matrix leadership across programme delivery.
Deputise for the Head of Implementation as required and represent the Observatory at senior internal and external forums, contributing to national discussions on implementation and health equity.

Application deadline: TBC (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high number of suitable applications are received)

Interviews: 5th August 2026

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Engagement & Delivery Officer (ICB Network), The NHS Alliance

Salary: £26,043 plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: London, Leeds, Agile

The vacancy

The NHS Alliance ICB Network is the only independent, national network bringing together the
senior leaders of England's integrated care boards. The Network convenes ICB leaders across a range of forums to support teams in their roles, as well as through activities that support ICBs to
evolve as strategic commissioners. Shaped by members, the Network helps leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences and challenges, and provide peer support.

The post holder will be responsible for working with network teams and colleagues across
the organisation to fulfil the smooth and effective delivery of key organisational functions. They
will deliver day-to-day activity, such as organising and planning agendas for cross-organisational meetings and member engagements, supporting the administration of the membership function,
support with the logistics of the events and visits programme, and collation of data and
background research.

Responsibilities:

Supported by the team, help to ensure good engagement with and across the network
membership by helping to complete our engagement tracker, coordinate meetings with
members and other stakeholders, maintain our CRM, and supporting the coordination of
visits.
Help to coordinate visits programme when a visit will involve multiple directors, networks or teams.
Contribute to cross-network activity, including developing briefings, articles, case studies and member roundtables.
Support the delivery of network projects to provide holistic, joined-up services for our
members.
Assist other members of the network in co-ordinating larger events and meetings, including member conferences. This may include sourcing and booking venues and liaising with events
staff on logistics.
Support the delivery of our key ICB member forums, helping to collate, share and signpost
relevant information.
Collate data and background research as required to support delivery of policy projects and published outputs.
Attend external events to provide logistical and administrative support as required.
Provide flexible capacity to respond to evolving business priorities.
Support with the delivery of key logistical requirements for the organisation, such as organising travel and accommodation for leaders.
Help fulfil processes for matrix and integrated working across NHS Alliance, for
example, organising key cross-organisational meetings, drafting minutes and ensuring actions are fulfilled, and working with internal stakeholders to progress key activity.
Process financial requests such as purchase orders.
Manage the ICB Network email account, logging enquiries and ensuring all are dealt with
promptly and professionally.
Support Network and cross-Network activity with administrative and logistical requirements as necessary for example arranging internal and external meetings, arranging
catering, preparing and circulating papers before and after the meeting.

Application deadline: Friday 31st July 2026 (11.59pm)

Interviews: w/c 17th August

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Engagement and Delivery Officer (Mental Health Network) , The NHS Alliance

Salary: £26,043 plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: Agile with London office base (with some travel required)

The vacancy

About the role

Join the NHS Alliance’s Mental Health Network and help support the leaders shaping the future of NHS-funded mental health and learning disability services across England. Shaped by members, the Network helps leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences and challenges, and provide peer support. Working at the heart of a dynamic team, you will play a key role in engaging members, coordinating events and forums, supporting policy projects, and ensuring the smooth delivery of our core activities.

This role is integral to the successful delivery of the Mental Health Network forums, programmes and influencing activities. It requires a proactive, organised approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive working relationships, while supporting cross organisation programmes of work.

As an Engagement & Delivery Officer in the Mental Health Network, you will:

Support engagement with members and stakeholders across the Mental Health Network, including supporting the coordination of meetings, visits and communications.

Help deliver member forums, events and conferences, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants.

Provide project support through research, data collection and the development of briefings and other outputs.

Manage key administrative processes, including supporting the delivery of meetings, maintaining records, processing financial requests and responding to member enquiries.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work closely with senior leaders, and play a vital part in supporting the effective running of the Mental Health Network, we would love to hear from you.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have strong administrative and organisational skills, such as coordinating meetings, planning travel, diary coordination and cross organisational administration.

Are an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Have experience supporting stakeholder engagement, events, meetings or forums.

Can effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Are skilled at gathering and organising information to support projects and delivery of activities.

To apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact Alex Stewart – alex.stewart@thenhsalliance.org

Application deadline: Sunday 2nd August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date: Wednesday 12th and/or Thursday 13th August

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Membership and Engagement Officer (Mental Health Network) , The NHS Alliance

Salary: £26,043 plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: Agile with London office base (with some travel required)

The vacancy

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Membership and Engagement Officer to join our high-performing and welcoming Membership Engagement and Support team to:

Coordinate diaries, meetings and agendas, ensuring the efficient operation of the membership team

Support the delivery of projects and key initiatives, helping to keep activities on track and delivered to high standards

Support member networks and forums, ensuring information is shared effectively and participants remain engaged

Manage membership administration processes, including CRM updates, data management and purchase orders
Provide flexible administrative and operational support across the wider team as business priorities evolve

To Apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact chris.truscott@thenhsalliance.org  

Application deadline: 29 July 2026 11.59pm (Please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)

Interview date: 11 August  2026

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Research Analyst, The NHS Alliance

Salary: £34,083 per annum (plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable)
Location: Agile working with London or Leeds office base

The vacancy

About the role

As a Research Analyst you will: 

Contribute to a high-quality evidence base for the organisation by using quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Support proactive and reactive research and analysis projects across multiple policy areas and the media.

Build and analyse member research, including surveys, to improve understanding of the challenges facing members and the NHS.

Monitor and analyse NHS performance and health datasets, identifying trends and supporting colleagues with insight.

Maintain data quality in central spreadsheets and dashboards to effectively communicate findings through graphs, infographics and dashboards.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

Experience analysing quantitative and qualitative data, including survey data.

Experience using Microsoft Excel for data visualisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills underpinned by good project management practices.

To apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact Verity Tether (verity.tether@thenhsalliance.org).

Application deadline: Tuesday 4th August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

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Head of New Partnerships, The NHS Alliance

Salary: £63,175 (plus £4,000 London living allowance where applicable)
Location: Agile, London office base, with regular travel for meetings and events

The vacancy

About the role

The Head of New Partnerships plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of the NHS Alliance's commercial income pipeline, with a particular focus on the organisation's flagship improvement offers, Q and the Evolve Collaborative. The postholder will lead the development and conversion of new business opportunities, building a sustainable pipeline of partnerships that support both organisational impact and long-term financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Partnerships, the role works collaboratively across the organisation to identify market opportunities, shape compelling commercial propositions and secure new partnerships that deliver value for the NHS Alliance’s members, partners and the wider health and care system.

The Head of New Partnerships is accountable for the leadership and development of the New Partnerships team and will play a key role in delivering the wider ambitions of the Partnerships Directorate. The role requires a highly motivated and commercially astute individual who thrives on generating new opportunities, building trusted relationships and achieving ambitious growth targets.

Travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be required to represent The NHS Alliance, develop strategic relationships and create new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded relationship builder with a passion for improving health and care outcomes through collaboration and partnership. They will combine strategic thinking with strong execution, be comfortable operating at senior levels across the NHS and partner organisations, and have the drive and resilience required to deliver ambitious growth objectives in a dynamic environment.

To apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact kieran.cornwell@thenhsalliance.org 

Application deadline: 3 August 2026, 11:59pm (please note we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)

First Interview via Teams: w/c 10 August 2026

Second Interview (in-person in the London): w/c 17 August 2026

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Senior Programme Officer, NHS Employers

Salary: £34,083 plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable

Location: Agile working with London base or willingness to travel regularly to London as needed

The vacancy

About the Role

The Pay, Reward and Employment Relations directorate is responsible for a programme of work that, through partnership working with trade unions and employers, and other national stakeholders ensures that national pay and contractual provisions are implemented correctly and consistently by NHS organisations. We also ensure that employers’ views on matters relating to pay, contracts and pensions are represented at national level.

We are looking for a Senior Programme Officer to set up and run a programme of engagement across England relating to use of the NHS job evaluation scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to support and contribute to work programmes that underpin national policy decisions on pay, reward and employment relations for the NHS workforce.

As a Senior Programme Officer, you will:

Coordinate the organisation of and, where necessary facilitate, meetings, networks and stakeholder groups including events and webinars.

Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support intelligence gathering and sharing.

Undertake web-based research and support the development of resources, reports and web-based materials with specific reference to the job evaluation work programme ensuring complex information is presented clearly and simply.

Assist with gathering employer views to support national policy development and contract-related work.

To Apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and NHS Employers before applying please contact nicola.lee@nhsemployers.org

Application deadline: 04 August 2026, 11:59pm (Please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date: w/c 31 August 2026

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Partnerships Officer, The NHS Alliance

Salary: £26,043 plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: London, Leeds, Agile

The vacancy

As a Partnerships Officer you will: 

Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the Partnerships team.
Manage the administration of sponsorship, partnership and exhibition agreements, ensuring contracts and deliverables are accurately tracked.
Maintain and develop accurate records within Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other business systems, supporting reporting and forecasting activity.
Coordinate commercial and financial processes, including invoicing, contract monitoring and income tracking.
Support the delivery of partnership events, meetings and communications, including stakeholder engagement and logistical coordination.
Act as a central point of contact for partnership-related enquiries and team activities.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you: 

Have experience providing high-quality administrative or coordination support in a busy environment.
Are confident managing contracts, records and tracking multiple deadlines.
Have experience using CRM or database systems to maintain information and produce reports.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoy building positive stakeholder relationships.
Are highly organised, detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage competing priorities.

To apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact peopleteam@thenhsalliance.org

'Please note - unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.

Application deadline: 3rd August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date: 13th August (in person at our London office)

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Research and Analysis Manager, The NHS Alliance

Salary: £46,822 per annum, plus £4,000 London weighting (if applicable)
Location: Agile working with London or Leeds office base

The vacancy

As the Research and Analysis Manager, you will: 

Contribute to a high-quality evidence base for the organisation to support the organisation’s policy, influencing and media objectives.

Design and conduct member research, including surveys, to deepen understanding of the challenges facing members and the wider NHS.

Deliver high-quality research and analysis, supporting senior colleagues, media enquiries and internal requests.

Lead monitoring and analysis of NHS performance and health datasets, identifying trends and implications for members and policy development.
Apply project management practices across the research and analysis function, with support from the Senior Research and Analysis Manager).

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

Strong quantitative and qualitative research expertise including conducting surveys

Experience delivering research projects and findings that inform recommendations to influence public policy.

A solid understanding of quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel and a passion for producing high-quality data visualisation in one or more tools.

Strong attention to detail and using robust data cleaning and validation practices to ensure work is to a high standard.  
Experience of delivering multiple projects concurrently, while working as part of a team to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

To apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact Verity Tether (Verity.Tether@thenhsalliance.org) or Claire Scanlon-Helm (Claire.Scanlon-Helm@thenhsalliance.org).

Application deadline: 10th August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

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Head of Improvement Services Portfolio, The Q Community

Salary: £63,175 per annum plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: Agile working with London office base

The vacancy

As Head of Collaborative Improvement Services you will:

Lead the design and delivery of Q’s portfolio of commissioned projects working across service design, systems change and improvement approaches to address complex health and care challenges

Identify new opportunities to grow Q’s services portfolio through building partnerships, scoping products and services to secure funding

Build and develop project teams bringing together services, associates and partners to deliver high quality work

Promote Q’s services and learning through events, publications and thought leadership leading the development of high quality tools insights and practical resources that support collaborative improvement across health and care

About you 

We would love to hear from you if you: 

Bring expertise in systems change, improvement and facilitation with the ability to engage diverse and senior stakeholders around complex challenges

Have a successful track record of building partnerships and securing funded opportunities that deliver both impact and sustainable incomes.

Have experience of leading complex change programmes that create sustainable improvement

Enjoy leading and developing teams by creating a collaborative culture that supports continuous improvement
Champion equity, diversity and inclusion, embedding inclusive practice in your leadership, partnerships and delivery.

About Q

Q is a membership community collaboratively accelerating the improvement of care in the UK and Ireland. We learn together, support each other and share insights to address health system challenges. And we provide a range of paid for services that draw on our expertise in improvement, innovation and transformation to help deliver sustainable change in health care organisations and systems. We operate as a distinct unit within the NHS Alliance, working in active partnership with the wider organisation, with a view to potential increased integration during 2026 and beyond.

To apply  

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post before applying please contact Libby Keck on libby.keck@thenhsalliance.org  

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.

Application deadline: 12th August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)

Interview date: 26th August 2026 

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Business Operations Manager, Q

Salary: £46,822 per annum, plus £4,000 London weighting if applicable
Location: Agile working with London/Leeds base

The vacancy

The Business Operations Manager plays a key role in ensuring Q’s planning and operations run
smoothly, efficiently and in alignment with the NHS alliance’s organisational strategy.

The post holder is responsible for coordinating operational planning, governance, financial
management processes and delivery systems, enabling teams across Q to deliver high-quality work consistently. Acting as an operational leader and trusted partner to teams, the role supports strategic follow-through, embeds continuous improvement, manages operational risk and strengthens ways of working.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage Q’s annual planning process, ensuring plans align with agreed strategic priorities and organisational requirements. Manage quarterly planning, reporting and review cycles, maintaining dashboards and producing clear, timely reports for the Q Leadership team and strategic Advisory Group.
Provide oversight of Q’s operational governance arrangements, ensuring consistent frameworks, compliance with organisational policies and quality standards across teams. This includes support to the strategic Advisory Group and relevant sub-committees, including agenda planning, paper coordination and meeting logistics.
Coordinate delivery oversight for commitments to country partners, including monitoring MOU obligations, supporting review meetings, and facilitating planning activity.
Lead the development and management of Q’s annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, working in close partnership with the Managing Director, Deputy Director, and NHS A Finance team. Work collaboratively with NHS A colleagues to ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement requirements, and reporting processes. Oversee all internal and external financial reporting for Q, ensuring outputs are accurate, transparent, and aligned with agreed plans and approvals.
Oversee contracts and supplier activity, including tender processes, contract reviews and
monitoring delivery to ensure value for money.
Act as a key point of guidance on internal systems (CRM, SharePoint, project tools) supporting teams to use these effectively and consistently.
Coordinate operational risk management across Q, ensuring risks are identified, documented, monitored and appropriately escalated. Support teams to implement and manage mitigation actions, strengthening resilience and continuity of delivery.
Monitor performance against agreed KPIs and delivery milestones, highlighting variances and supporting corrective action where needed.
Ensure Q’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity is embedded and progressed
through the content and conduct of all of your work.

Application deadline: Apply by 11^th August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)

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Improvement Manager

Salary: £46,822 (plus £4,000 London living allowance where applicable)
Location: Agile working with London/Leeds base

The vacancy

The role sits in the Development function of the NHS Alliance, which leads on supporting members across leadership and board development and improvement.

The postholder will develop and deliver member improvement offers in collaboration with the NHS Alliance’s member engagement and policy teams to support them with relevant high-impact development programmes, consultancy, and learning offers. They will work with partners across the NHS and beyond to help our members build leadership and organisational capability, address sector
challenges, and enable improvement at scale.

This role will work closely with the wider team delivering the NHS Alliance’s Board Development and Improvement Programmes of member support. This includes aligning priorities, tendering for contracts, supporting quality peer support and learning across the English Member offer and collaborating on external liaison.

Responsibilities:

Design and deliver improvement and leadership programmes for members, including those that support members to tackle inequalities, working with both in house teams and external associates.
Create and develop new partnerships with external organisations and maintain excellent working relationships with partners through delivery.
Identify funding and commercial opportunities, bidding for and securing new contracts, and
project managing, reporting and evaluating these.
Monitoring and maintaining an understanding of the issues relevant to our members, developing insights into how they might tackle key challenges and influencing to create the conditions in which improvement efforts are more likely to succeed.

Application deadline: 10 August 2026, 11:59pm

Interviews: 18 and 19 August 2026

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Senior Policy Officer

Salary: £34,083 (plus £4,000 London living allowance where applicable)
Location: Agile working with London/Leeds base

The vacancy

This role sits in our policy and analysis team, which works to influence and analyse policy on issues that are relevant to the whole NHS and all sectors of our membership. The Senior Policy Officer supports the delivery of policy projects and contributes to the achievement of policy objectives for The NHS Alliance.

The Senior Policy Officer helps to analyse policy developments and delivery of projects to influence and translate government policy on behalf of our members. This role requires some experience of: policy development and influencing, health sector insight, communication, stakeholder engagement and project management.

As part of a policy function spanning The NHS Alliance’s central policy and network teams, this post-holder is expected to contribute their expertise to work being carried out across the organisation, and to actively seek out input from others to ensure all policy work supports common objectives. The post-holder will therefore be required to collaborate across teams and with external partners to deliver impactful policy outcomes.

As part of a policy function spanning The NHS Alliance’s central policy and network teams, this post-holder is expected to contribute their expertise to work being carried out across the organisation, and to actively seek out input from others to ensure all policy work supports common objectives. The post-holder will therefore be required to collaborate across teams and with external partners to deliver impactful policy outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of member-informed influencing activity and respond quickly to emerging issues.
Observe, analyses and describe policy developments and their implications for members and the NHS.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in other directorates and reflect wider NHS Alliance policy positions in content and activity.
Draft policy content, such as reports, notes and briefings, and present work at internal meetings.
Supports delivery and scoping of funded projects, working with commercial team when needed. Provides administrative support when required.
Helps stakeholder and member engagement by preparing briefings, taking notes and sharing intelligence internally. Develops relationships with members, and is comfortable working with senior NHS leaders.

Application deadline: 13 August 2026, 17:00

Interviews: w/c 31 August

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Pensions Programme Manager

Salary: £27,580 for 21.5 hours per week, pro rata
Location: Agile working, Leeds base with regular travel to Leeds. Occasional travel to London and other areas

The vacancy

The Pay, Reward and Employment Relations directorate is responsible for a programme of work that through partnership working with trade unions and employers, and other national stakeholders – including government, ensures effective and relevant national terms and conditions and NHS pensions policy are maintained to support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of NHS staff.

The work of the directorate ensures that national pay and contractual provisions are implemented correctly and consistently by NHS organisations and that employers’ views on matters relating to pay, contracts and pensions are represented at national level; the work of the directorate is also responsible for national collective bargaining machinery in the NHS (NHS Staff Council, the Joint Negotiating Committees and the NHS Pension Scheme Advisory Board).

As pension programme manager, you will manage and lead the delivery of the pensions work programme. Our pensions work programme focusses on supporting national discussions on pension reform and helping employers to communicate and implement changes in pension policy.

You will provide expert advice to employers on issues relating to pensions and help employers to promote the value of the NHS Pension Scheme, to support retention, attraction and staff engagement.

Responsibilities:

Experience from within the pension or HR profession.
Knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme and how it can be used as a tool to attract, motivate and retain staff in the service.
Strong communication skills with a proven track record of engaging others and explaining technical information in a simple, creative and engaging way.
A passion for engaging with stakeholders and developing and maintaining strong, long-term working relationships, including with employers, trade unions and commissioners. =
Knowledge of the challenges currently facing the NHS wider workforce.
Some knowledge of local NHS pension administration would be interesting but is not essential.

Application deadline: 13 August 2026, 11:59pm

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Senior Programme Officer (Medical)

Salary: £34,083
Location: Agile working with a monthly directorate day at the Leeds office and occasional meetings at other locations

The vacancy

The Pay, Reward and Employment Relations directorate is responsible for a programme of work that through partnership working with trade unions and employers, and other national stakeholders – including government, effective and relevant national terms and conditions and NHS pensions policy are maintained to support the attraction, recruitment and retention of NHS staff.

The work is often high-profile, with considerable interest from government including Ministers; the national contracts in the NHS cover Agenda for Change (a wide-ranging group of 1.3m non-medical NHS staff), three sets of medical contracts (Consultants, Resident Doctors, and SAS doctors), and national contracts for the dental workforce, with a combined pay bill spend totalling £70bn pa – a significant % of the total NHS Budget; the NHS Pension Scheme is the largest in Europe with 1.8 million active members, 800,000 deferred members, and 1m+ pensioner members.

The directorate combines specialist technical knowledge and expertise with strong generalist policy skills and political nous to deliver across an often-demanding portfolio of work.

Reporting to a Programme Lead and working in conjunction with other members of the team, the post holder will support delivery of the team’s work including the national negotiations of pay, reward and terms and conditions for NHS medical and dental staff. The post holder will be responsible for secretariat support to the JNCs and other national meetings as well as supporting and managing specific projects as required through employer engagement, coordination of meetings, including events and webinars, drafting of reports and web-based materials, the production of key documentation, web-based research and will support the development of resources.

Responsibilities:

Support with the delivery of agreed programme plans and assist in the completion of relevant reporting for programme delivery, identifying and utilising opportunities for collaboration and supporting the effective delivery of the programme within agreed timescales. Project managing specific pieces of work.
Support the analysis of intelligence, trends and relevant research in the subject area to influence strategic decision making for the NHS.
Identify, develop and maintain stakeholder relationships both internally and externally through cross team collaboration and engagement, listening to views and ideas to shape future programme development and delivery, and ensuring the employer position is clearly represented and understood. This will enable us to develop a stronger understanding of how current policies are impacting employers and will help the team to represent employers’ views in national discussions and negotiations.
Overseeing and providing high quality secretariat for national meetings of employer and trade union representatives. This includes preparing agendas, requesting and drafting meeting papers, writing minutes, following up actions and project managing meetings.
Manage networks, facilitating where required. Producing bulletins and newsletters in support
of these networks.
Develop and maintain new and existing resources and content to support the work programme including suggesting, promoting and celebrating examples of good practice and providing support to facilitate solutions in areas of key challenge. Amending and updating our website as
necessary.
Supporting the team to respond to queries from employers that related to medical and dental
pay, reward and employment relations.
Support the evaluation of the programme including collating feedback and supporting the
adaption of the programme of work to meet the needs of the commissioner and employers.

Application deadline: 11 August 2026, 11:59pm

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Benefits

We are a supportive and flexible employer that recognises the importance of work-life balance.

We offer hybrid and flexible working, along with a wide range of benefits to support our team.

Pay and conditions

Annual leave

Entitlement

Our holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March. All employees are entitled to 30 days holiday per annum, this is pro rated for part time employees.

Office closure days

Up to 4 days of your annual leave will be used to close down the office between Christmas and New Year.

Buying and selling annual leave

In February each year we offer staff the opportunity to buy or sell up to one working week’s leave, terms and conditions apply.

Death in service

This benefit is available to all permanent and fixed term employees.

The benefit is four times annual salary.

Pay

Our pay structure will be included in your welcome pack sent with your contract of employment. Salaries are paid monthly on the 25th of the month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you will be paid on the preceding Friday.

Payroll giving

Payroll giving is a flexible scheme which allows anyone who pays UK income tax to give regularly and on a tax-free basis to the charities and good causes of their choice. We are registered with the Charities Trust who administer the scheme for us.

Pensions

We offer a group stakeholder pension plan administered by Scottish Widows. You will be automatically enrolled onto the scheme after 60 days of employment with us if you meet the criteria. We will contribute 6 per cent of basic pay providing that you contribute 3 per cent of your basic pay.

If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and have not had a break in contributions for more than 12 months, you can continue with that scheme for up to five years from joining the organisation.

More information can also be found on the NHS Pensions website.

Health and wellbeing

Employee assistant (counselling)

Counselling support is offered through our occupational health service subject to criteria.

Employer-supported voluteering

We recognise that volunteering benefits our communities, staff and the organisation. Our employees value the opportunity to carry out volunteering activities and as an employer we want to support them to do so.

Our Employer supported volunteering policy allows staff up to two days paid leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) to undertake volunteering activities.

Eye tests

We will cover the cost of your annual eye test and should you require glasses specifically for VDU use we will contribute a maximum of £50 towards these.

Any costs towards eye tests and glasses can be claimed back through the expenses procedure.

Claims must be supported by a receipt and, if claiming for glasses, by an opticians certificate stating VDU use.

Flu jabs

All staff are entitled to a flu jab around October/November. We have a clinic set up within the Leeds and London offices.

If you are unable to attend the clinics you can go elsewhere and claim the cost back through the expenses policy.

Healthy work-life balance

We all need life outside of work so wherever possible we make sure your workload allows for a healthy balance.

Whether you have a growing family, want to volunteer or support your community or just have something you want to make time for, we will support you however we can.

Mindful employer plus

As an organisation, we have signed up to mindful employer plus. This gives all our employees and managers access to a free telephone support line.

MyGymDiscounts

MyGymDiscounts is our fitness benefit that offers you huge savings on gym memberships at over 3,600 locations across the UK and Ireland, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships!

As an employee of The NHS Alliance, you can enjoy discounts of up to 25% off at all the big chains, like Nuffield Health, David Lloyd, Better and Virgin Active, the lower-cost operators like PureGym and The Gym Group, as well as many local leisure centres.

Occupational health

We are committed to ensuring all staff’s health and wellbeing are supported, which is why we have an independent occupational health provider as one of our support services.

Occupational health can provide advice and guidance on supporting staff and managers with any health-related matters.

Family friendly

Childcare

Maternity/paternity/adoption and share parental leave

We offer enhanced pay for those eligible.

Childcare choices

For advice on the tax free childcare scheme please visit Childcare Choices

Financial support

For information about child benefits, financial support and tax credits visit .gov website.

Flexi time

Our flexi-scheme aims to provide staff with an opportunity to work flexibly in order to achieve their work-life balance. Your line manager will explain the scheme in more details during your induction.

Flexible working

It is our view that the promotion of flexible working arrangements increases staff motivation, performance and productivity, reduces stress and encourages staff retention by enabling employees to balance their work life with their other priorities.

High street discounts

Access to a huge range of NHS discounts and healthcare staff benefits, from money saving deals and vouchers, including travel and holiday deals, top hotel discounts, relaxing airport lounge and airport parking discounts, mouth-watering restaurant deals, money off fashion fixes, through to deals on mobile phones and utilities.

Travel

Cycle to work – tax free bikes

In order to encourage more commuting by bike, the government has created a tax break that gives you significant savings on a bike.

By making monthly payments from your salary allowing you to take advantage of income tax, national insurance and generally VAT savings –usually between 41 per cent to 50 per cent off suggested retail prices.

Terms and conditions apply to the scheme.

Green travel planners

Employees based in Yorkshire have access to a locally run green and sustainable travel initiative. This scheme gives staff a 15 per cent discount off the cost of their season tickets when purchased through this scheme.

Season ticket loan

We offer an interest free loan which employees can take out for the cost effective purchasing of annual travel tickets. The repayments will be deducted on a monthly basis from your salary.

Learning and development

Apprenticeships

As well as a route into first time employment, apprenticeships can be also be offered to existing staff.

Career opporunities

Our employees are key to our success. That’s why we encourage them to develop so they can move forward, find new challenges and opportunities, achieve their personal goals and get the most out of their career.

We like promoting our own and encourage internal growth, but not just upwards. We want you to have the chance to move into broader roles and into different areas if you’d like to expand your experience.

You’ll receive on-the-job training to help get you up to speed as quickly as possible, as well as having regular check-ins with your manager, where you’ll be able to discuss your long-term goals and aspirations.

Coaching and mentoring

Mentoring is a great way of learning from your peers. If you feel you would benefit from a mentor talk to your manager.

Induction

Starting a new job is an exciting time – but it can also be a bit daunting. That’s why when you join us you’ll receive a full induction to help you feel right at home.

Internal expertise

With teams of expert in communications, events, commercials, policy and all areas of finance, HR, workforce strategy and engagement, there is a huge amount of internal expertise available to you. If you are doing something for the first time and need help it is highly likely that someone working nearby who can help.

Professional qualifications

Staff who wish to pursue a formal qualification relating to their role may be able to receive financial support at the discretion of their senior manager.

Accreditations

We are proud of our work place culture and are committed to supporting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. We are therefore proud to have accreditations from the following: