Policy Manager x2

The NHS Alliances policy and analysis team shapes national policy and influences decision makers through evidenceexpertiseand member insight. We connect members with policymakers provide credible analysis and practical solutions and strengthen our members collective voice to support the best possible care.

We are looking fortwopolicy managersto play a crucial delivery role in developing and advocating The NHS Alliances policyobjectives. You will help to analyse policy developments and manage projects to influence and translate government policy on behalf of members. You will contribute yourexpertiseto work being carried out across the organisation and with external partners to deliver impactful policy outcomes for our members.

As a policy manager you will:

• Develop and deliver member-informed influencing plans producecredible recommendations for nationalpolicymakersand respond quickly toemergingissues.

• Monitor and analyse policy developmentsandbrief internal and external stakeholders to promote NHS Alliance positions and provide insight.

• Ensure policy alignment and coherence contribute to policy work across The NHS Alliance ensuring outputs are consistent with wider organisational priorities and positions.

• Deliver projects and defined programmes scope plan and manage key projects.

• Manage strategic relationships develop andmaintainrelationships with members partners and stakeholdersfacilitatingcollaboration 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.

About you

You will haveexperience andexpertisein policy development and influencing health sector insight communication stakeholderengagementand project managementas well as:

• experience of managing policy researchanalysisor influencing projects with internal and external partners.

• excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy audiences including producing briefings thought leadership and consultation responses and presenting at events in-person or online.

• demonstrablea proven ability to develop and manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve policy and influencingobjectives.

• experience managing engagement channels such as stakeholder forums eventsroundtablesand structured interviews.

To apply

Please download the job descriptionfound at the end of this page and click applytocomplete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHSAlliancebefore applying pleasecontactSandy Cook () or Emily Newton ()

Application deadline:15th July 2026 11:59pm (please note we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date:w/c27th July 2026

The NHS Alliance 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 fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.

The NHS Alliance 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 enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) options to buy or sell additional leave continuous professional development salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme cycle to work and green car schemes time off for volunteering and much more.