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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
The Head of New Partnerships plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of the NHS Alliance's commercial income pipeline, with a particular focus on the organisation's flagship improvement offers, Q and the Evolve Collaborative. The postholder will lead the development and conversion of new business opportunities, building a sustainable pipeline of partnerships that support both organisational impact and long-term financial sustainability.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Partnerships, the role works collaboratively across the organisation to identify market opportunities, shape compelling commercial propositions and secure new partnerships that deliver value for the NHS Alliance’s members, partners and the wider health and care system.
The Head of New Partnerships is accountable for the leadership and development of the New Partnerships team and will play a key role in delivering the wider ambitions of the Partnerships Directorate. The role requires a highly motivated and commercially astute individual who thrives on generating new opportunities, building trusted relationships and achieving ambitious growth targets.
Travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be required to represent The NHS Alliance, develop strategic relationships and create new business opportunities.
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded relationship builder with a passion for improving health and care outcomes through collaboration and partnership. They will combine strategic thinking with strong execution, be comfortable operating at senior levels across the NHS and partner organisations, and have the drive and resilience required to deliver ambitious growth objectives in a dynamic environment.
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.
For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact kieran.cornwell@thenhsalliance.org
Please note - Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.
Application deadline: 3 August 2026, 11:59pm (please note we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)
First Interview via Teams: w/c 10 August 2026
Second Interview (in-person in the London): w/c 17 August 2026
About us
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.
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