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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
As Head of Collaborative Improvement Services you will:
Lead the design and delivery of Q’s portfolio of commissioned projects working across service design, systems change and improvement approaches to address complex health and care challenges
Identify new opportunities to grow Q’s services portfolio through building partnerships, scoping products and services to secure funding
Build and develop project teams bringing together services, associates and partners to deliver high quality work
Promote Q’s services and learning through events, publications and thought leadership leading the development of high quality tools insights and practical resources that support collaborative improvement across health and care
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
Bring expertise in systems change, improvement and facilitation with the ability to engage diverse and senior stakeholders around complex challenges
Have a successful track record of building partnerships and securing funded opportunities that deliver both impact and sustainable incomes.
Have experience of leading complex change programmes that create sustainable improvement
Enjoy leading and developing teams by creating a collaborative culture that supports continuous improvement
Champion equity, diversity and inclusion, embedding inclusive practice in your leadership, partnerships and delivery.
About Q
Q is a membership community collaboratively accelerating the improvement of care in the UK and Ireland. We learn together, support each other and share insights to address health system challenges. And we provide a range of paid for services that draw on our expertise in improvement, innovation and transformation to help deliver sustainable change in health care organisations and systems. We operate as a distinct unit within the NHS Alliance, working in active partnership with the wider organisation, with a view to potential increased integration during 2026 and beyond.
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 before applying please contact Libby Keck on libby.keck@thenhsalliance.org
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: 12th August 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications)
Interview date: 26th 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.
Benefits
Employee assistant (counselling)
Cycle to work scheme
Mindful employer plus
Occupational health
30 days holiday
Flexi time
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