Partnerships Officer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds/London, SE1 8UG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Partnership Officer will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of the Transforming People Services (TPS) programme by coordinating engagement and partnership activities with Trade Unions and key workforce stakeholders across the NHS. Working as part of one of the NHS's largest and most complex HR transformation programmes, the postholder will help ensure effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement to support the successful implementation of programme objectives. The role will support the delivery of partnership working across the programme, acting as a key point of contact for Trade Union representatives and wider stakeholders. Working closely with the Partnerships Lead, programme teams and colleagues across NHS England, the postholder will coordinate engagement activities, maintain stakeholder information, support meetings and consultations, and help ensure stakeholder feedback is captured, analysed and reflected in programme delivery. Support the planning and delivery of partnership engagement activities with Trade Union representatives and workforce stakeholders, ensuring effective coordination of meetings, consultations and communications. Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, helping to promote collaboration, timely information sharing and effective programme engagement. Provide high-quality project and administrative support to the Partnerships function, including maintaining stakeholder records, preparing briefing materials, tracking actions and monitoring engagement activities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant transformation programme, helping to ensure staff and stakeholder voices are heard throughout the design and implementation of future NHS People Services. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in partnership working, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery while supporting meaningful change across the NHS. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

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