Head of Member Engagement

About The Role

Were looking for a Head of Member Engagement to lead our programme of board-level member forums and EDI networks ensuring they deliver meaningful value insight and opportunities for shared this leadership role youll be joining a high performing and collaborative team that cares deeply about the work we do and the people we work with. We value curiosity continuous learning and creating an environment where everyone feels included and able to contribute.

As Head of Member Engagement you will:

• Lead and develop our member forums and EDI networks programme ensuring it delivers impact value and a high-quality member experience.

• Provide leadership and support to the Membership Engagement team setting priorities and enabling colleagues to do their best work.

• Build trusted relationships with senior NHS leaders forum chairs and member organisations facilitating collaboration and shared learning.

• Use policy awareness member insight and sector intelligence to shape relevant discussions and identify emerging priorities.

• Work across the Alliance to connect people ideas and activity ensuring a joined-up and coordinated approach to member engagement and using data and insights to drive decision-making.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and heard.

• Have experience leading teams developing people and delivering outcomes through others.

• Are skilled at building trusted relationships and engaging confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Have experience designing high-quality engagement and networking opportunities paying close attention to curating agendas and audience participation

• Understand the opportunities and challenges facing health and care organisations and can turn insight into action.

How 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.

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.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact

Application deadline: 08 October 2026 11:59pm (Please note we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date: 21 October

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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.