Policy and Programme Manager

Belfast - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NICON is the representative body for the organisations that make up the HSC in Northern Ireland and is part of the NHS Confederation.

We connect organisations across the HSC system support leadership and influence policy to drive innovation and improve outcomes.

You can read more about the work NICON do by clicking here

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Policy and Programme Manager to lead key programmes and support the wider success of NICON. You will play a central role in delivering our flagship conference managing new initiatives and building strong relationships across the sector.

With a clear commitment to our values you will bring:

Proven experience in project and stakeholder management
Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage senior leaders and partners
The ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative and proactive approach to delivering member impact
Confidence to represent NICON externally and support team growth
Strong knowledge of the policy and organisational health and care landscape in Northern Ireland

Ready 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.

An informal discussion regarding the role is available with Heather Moorhead Director of Northern Ireland Confed and can be arranged via email at

Application deadline: 25th September 2025 (midnight)

Interview date: 21st October 2025

About us

The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England Wales and Northern Ireland.

The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pension scheme cycle to work scheme salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.

Benefits

Employee assistant (counselling)

Cycle to work scheme

Mindful employer plus

Occupational health

30 days holiday

Flexi time

Season ticket loan

Eye tests/ flu jabs

Documents

Required Experience:

Manager

NICON is the representative body for the organisations that make up the HSC in Northern Ireland and is part of the NHS Confederation. We connect organisations across the HSC system support leadership and influence policy to drive innovation and improve outcomes.You can read more about the work NICON...