Job Description

Specific Role Responsibilities Policy lead for employers in the NHS in England on all aspects of the employment relations and reward agenda within agreed programmes and commissioning mandates from the Department of Health & Social Care The development and deployment of national approaches to NHS workforce pay and reward and contractual terms and conditions to support employer and policy priorities for the medical and non-medical workforce in the NHS in England. Maintaining the highest standards of advice, policy, analysis, advice and support to the key negotiating fora in England for Agenda for Change (Staff Council), and HCHS medical contracts as well as the NHS Pension Scheme advisory board (SAB) Support the Chief Executive in ensuring collaborative relationships and effective partnership working with NHS Trades Unions (medical and non-medical) Maintaining effective relationships within the UK devolved nations on areas of shared mutual interestKey Responsibilities of all Directors Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans and goals, aligning operations with mission and vision. Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team to set direction and monitor performance. Operational Management: ensuring programs and teams function efficiently.



Delegate responsibilities to assistant directors, managers and teams while providing clear guidance and expectations. Leading People: Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and development of employees and senior management. Foster a fair, productive and positive culture in line with the organisations values Financial Oversight: Work with SLT to lead budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to maintain financial health. Ensure compliance with applicable policies and transparency in reporting.

Business Development:

Provide leadership in fundraising efforts, cultivating relationships with stakeholders to secure contract income, generating margin to support independent policy work Collaboration and Governance: Act as an effective liaison between the Group Executive, SLT and team members, facilitating communication and ensuring that decisions and policies are effectively implemented Risk Management: Identifying potential risks to the organization and developing strategies to mitigate them ensuring the directorate and organization remains financially and operationally sound Communication and Advocacy: advocate for the organization and its members, representing its interests to stakeholders, the media, and the community. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with members, the DHSC, external partners, regulators, media, and other stakeholders to enhance the organizations visibility and support. Continuous Improvement and Evaluation: Ensure programs and teams meet and report against agreed quality standards, seeking out improvements in ways of working and delivery