About this role
Job summary
The Strategic Partnerships and Impact Manager will play a central role in increasing the reach, practical application and impact of UPD's work. Working closely with colleagues across research, evidence, policy and communications, the postholder will develop and nurture strategic partnerships across the health data sector, identify opportunities for collaboration and income generation, and support organisations to translate evidence into practice.
The role will also focus on strengthening capability and capacity across the health data sector through the development of resources, events and learning opportunities, and by supporting decision-making about health data use.
Main duties of the job
As a Strategic Partnerships and Impact Manager, you will:
Develop and grow strategic partnerships with stakeholders across the health data community including research organisations, charities, industry and policy influencers to increase the profile, reach and impact of UPD's work.Identify and develop sponsorship, commissioned work and other income-generating opportunities that support UPD's long-term sustainability.Develop and deliver shared events, practical resources and learning opportunities that help organisations apply evidence about public attitudes to their decisions and practice, while avoiding duplication and extending the reach of UPDs support.Convene organisations around shared challenges, coordinate collaborative projects and demonstrate how collective approaches can deliver greater value for the wider health data community.Represent UPD externally, building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and representing our evidence, resources and perspectives externally.Work closely with colleagues across research, policy and communications to deliver shared priorities and organisational objectives.
About us
Understanding Patient Data (UPD) is an independent initiative, set up in 2016 to make the way health data is collected, used and shared more visible, understandable and trustworthy.
We provide clear, accessible information and resources to support public understanding and better conversations about data. At the same time, we work across the health and care system to shape policy and practice using evidence, research and engagement to ensure data is used in ways that are transparent, fair, and aligned with public expectations.
By bringing people together and influencing how decisions about data are made, we help make sure that health data works in the best interests of patients, professionals and society.
More information about Understanding Patient Data: https://understandingpatientdata.org.uk/about-us
UPD is hosted by the NHS Alliance. The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff.
The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. 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.
Please note, all informal discussions to take place before 21st October due to availability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Partnerships, impact and sustainability
Develop strategic partnerships that extend the reach, influence and impact of UPD's work.Develop sponsorship, commissioned work and other income-generating opportunities that support UPD's long-term sustainability.Build relationships with organisations across health, research, patient involvement, charity, industry and policy sectors to identify opportunities for collaboration, influence and shared learning.Capacity and capability building
Work with partners and end-users to co-design practical resources and learning opportunities that help stakeholders apply evidence about public attitudes to health data use.Develop and deliver a programme of events, tools, newsletters and other resources that support evidence-informed practice across the health data sector.Identify opportunities to strengthen capability across the health data ecosystem by reducing duplication, connecting activity and encouraging collaboration around shared challenges.Develop a patient and public advisory group to help inform UPD's strategic direction and activities.Programme management and organisational delivery
Manage contracts, suppliers, budgets and delivery relating to the areas of responsibility.Support planning, reporting and coordination across the UPD team, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and funder requirements.Contribute to the continuous improvement of UPD's operations, systems and ways of working, working closely with colleagues across research, policy and communications.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships across health, research, charity, public and/or private sectors, with the ability to build credibility and influence with a wide range of stakeholders.
Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset, with experience identifying and developing opportunities for collaboration, commissioned work, sponsorship or other forms of organisational income.
Experience translating evidence, insight or policy into practical resources, learning opportunities, tools or other activities that build capability and support action.
Experience designing and delivering workshops, events, networks, or other stakeholder engagement activities.
Strong interest in and understanding of health data or a related field, with the ability to quickly develop sufficient knowledge of UPDs evidence, resources and perspectives to represent the organisation credibly.
Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Strong programme and project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, budgets, suppliers or contracts and delivering work to agreed objectives and timescales.
A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively across different areas of work within a small team.
Desirable
Experience writing bids and securing funding, sponsorship, commissioned work or other external income.
Experience of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), including working collaboratively with patients, members of the public or community groups to inform decision-making, research or service improvement.
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.
Employer details Employer name The NHS Alliance
Address 2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square
Westminster, London
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://thenhsalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)