Head of Partnership and Policy- Health Inequalities Partnership


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £63,175 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1P 3HZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

Oversee project management across the RHO Heath Inequities Programme, working with and line managing the RHO Project Manager to ensure designated projects and workstreams deliver against agreed objectives, milestones, budgets, and outcomes. x Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies identified by the RHO Project Manager, escalating concerns as appropriate. Work closely with RHO Health Inequities Programme leads across policy, research, engagement, and implementation, to ensure their respective activities are aligned and mutually reinforcing. Partnership development and collaboration Lead RHO engagement and communication with the National Lottery Community Fund and Health Inequities Partners, contribute to the Partnerships strategic development. Coordinate collaboration and consensus-building between Health Inequities Partners, identifying and progressing opportunities for collective action on shared priorities. Lead the development of strategic partnerships across healthcare, academia, Government, voluntary, and community sectors to maximise Programme impact. Ensure the voices and experiences of communities affected by ethnic and racial inequities inform programme priorities and collective action. Act as a senior ambassador for the RHOs Health Inequities Programme, representing the RHO and the Partnership at national, regional, and cross-sector forums. Working with the RHO Policy Team, lead the development and delivery of a shared policy and influencing strategy for the Health Inequities Partners, ensuring alignment between (a) Partnership aims, (b) RHO strategic objectives, and (b) the Governments and health system leaders policy priorities. Translate Health Inequities Programme learning, evidence, and community insight into actionable recommendations for policymakers, commissioners, and system leaders. Identify and respond to emerging national policy opportunities to advance action on ethnic and racial inequities in health and healthcare, including through: Drafting high-quality written policy materials to support influencing, such as policy and parliamentary briefings, position statements, consultation responses, etc. Coordinating and convening policymakers and experts in high-profile engagement activity, including policy roundtables, stakeholder events, etc.

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