Job summary
Head of Partnerships and Strategy
Vacancy closing date: 4th July
Interview Date: 10th July 2024
As the Head of Partnerships and Strategy, you will support the Board in its development of organisational objectives and strategy. Your role will involve contributing to our long-term goals, identifying new business opportunities, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including community organisations and the NHS. You will also assist in developing governance policies and practices, ensuring our operations align with our mission and values.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for developing and delivering our organisational strategy, overseeing the commissioning, procurement, and support of third-sector initiatives, and leading our Senior Management Team (SMT) in shaping the organisation's direction and effectiveness. Regular travel will be required to meet our organisational needs.
About us
At Compass Wellbeing, a subsidiary of East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), we strive to enhance community wellbeing and address social inequalities across England. Our mission is to empower individuals and the third sector through innovative practices, advocating for holistic health solutions and fostering supportive environments for marginalised groups.
Join Compass Wellbeing and help us create a future where every community enjoys high levels of wellbeing and equity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will have significant senior-level management experience in a complex environment, preferably within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. You will have a track record of strategic and operational management, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of innovative technologies. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive and flexible attitude.
PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS BEING ADVERTISED ON BEHALF OF COMPASS WELLBEING VIA THE ELFT NHS WEBSITE. COMPASS TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL SUPERCEDE AND APPLY AT ALL TIMES.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management qualification at post graduate level or master's degree in Business Administration or management-related subjects (significant relevant experience will also be considered in lieu of academic qualifications).
Desirable
- Project management qualification such Prince 2 (Desirable)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oSignificant senior-level management experience in a complex environment.
- oExperience in strategic and operational management, including workforce/service management and development, and reporting to Committee/Boards.
- oExperience of managing people, and working in complex teams.
- oExperience of systems working with providers and commissioners (NHS organisations, Grant Bodies, VCSEs, Commissioners).
- oExtensive experience working within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- oExperience of bidding for and negotiating contracts.
- oSignificant experience in stakeholder engagement and contract management at board level.
Desirable
- oExperience in implementing and managing innovative technologies.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oExcellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- oStrong leadership skills with a collaborative and coaching style.
- oExcellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- oProactive, flexible, and positive attitude.
- oAbility to self-manage workload, including working to changing deadlines.
- oAbility to work to changing deadlines.
- oStrong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to use own initiative.
- oEffective prioritisation, delegation, and decision-making capabilities.
- oAbility to manage and deliver in a constantly changing environment with multiple priorities and diverse workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Compass Wellbeing Head Office
Whitechapel, (with travel within the M25 and to Luton & Bedfordshire)
London
E1 1DU