Senior Policy Advisor - System Architecture (Maternity Cover)

• Lead policy influencing strategy develop and drive proactive, member-informed influencing plans, producing credible recommendations for national policymakers and responding quickly to emerging issues.
• Act as a recognised subject matter expert on system architecture and the NHS operating model gather insight from members and the wider system, and provide insight, briefings and clear policy positions to stakeholders.
• Ensure policy alignment and coherence contribute to policy work across The NHS Alliance which relate to system architecture and the NHS operating model, ensuring outputs are consistent with wider organisational priorities and positions.
• Represent and promote our policy work internally and externally support senior leadership to influence national debates through media, events and stakeholder engagement, raising the profile of members work.

• Lead policy influencing strategy develop and drive proactive, member-informed influencing plans, producing credible recommendations for national policymakers and responding quickly to emerging issues.
• Act as a recognised subject matter expert on system architecture and the NHS operating model gather insight from members and the wider system, and provide insight, briefings and clear policy positions to stakeholders.
• Ensure policy alignment and coherence contribute to policy work across The NHS Alliance which relate to system architecture and the NHS operating model, ensuring outputs are consistent with wider organisational priorities and positions.
• Represent and promote our policy work internally and externally support senior leadership to influence national debates through media, events and stakeholder engagement, raising the profile of members work.
• Lead delivery of projects and programmes scope, plan and manage key projects, ensuring the are delivered effectively, on time, and to a high standard.
• Build and manage strategic relationships develop strong relationships with members, partners and stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and joint policy or delivery initiatives.
• Support organisational sustainability and growth contribute to membership recruitment and retention, business planning and the development of commercial and contract opportunities and income streams.
• Provide leadership and team management line manage staff, support their professional development, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Essential

• A good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing members with regards to system architecture and the NHS operating model.
• Ability to shape national policy on system architecture and the NHS operating model, interpret complex information, navigate complex political and system dynamics, draw politically astute conclusions and apply these to influencing activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for policy audiences, including media engagement, public speaking, and editing others work to a high standard.
• Experience working in a policy-focused organisation or team, leading policy research, analysis and influencing activity.
• Experience shaping team or organisational strategy and supporting decision-making on key priorities.
• Proven ability to work effectively with very senior internal and external stakeholders, including managing relationships, and/or managing forums or engagement channels.
• Experience delivering projects and events, working with commercial partners to diversify income streams.
• Experience leading and managing teams to deliver impactful results and supporting their professional development.

Desirable

• Experience working in or closely with system architecture and the NHS operating model.
• Has a network of stakeholders with knowledge of system architecture and the NHS operating model and more.
• Extensive policy expertise strong understanding of the wider UK public policy landscape.
• Experience working within a membership, network or stakeholder led organisation.