Design and Collaboration Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The NHS Alliance Design and Collaboration Manager The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Design and Collaboration Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of innovation and collaboration practices, programmes and services within Q. This role plays a central part in how Q influences the wider health and care system by building strong, trusting relationships with prospective and existing partners. By championing Qsexpertiseanddemonstratingthe value of collaborative improvement, the role helps to position Q as a credible and supportive partner. A core aspect of the role is designing and leading projects and programmes that enable practitioners, seniorleadersand patients to make progress on complex challenges. By creating spaces where people can think differently, test ideas and learn together, the role directly contributes to building the conditions that allow improvement to spread and sustain. This role is a core part of the Servicesteam. It will alsocontribute to the development and delivery of member offers. Main duties of the job As Design and Collaboration Manager you will: Design and deliver impactful improvement programmes using service design, systems thinking and innovation approaches. Facilitate collaboration and learning through engaging workshops, coaching and participatory activities with diverse stakeholders. Lead projects from idea to impact, bringing together evidence, insight and people to deliver meaningful change. Build trusted partnerships and grow new opportunities, developing relationships, proposals and services that expand Q's impact. Shape and strengthen Q's work, contributing to learning, innovation and an inclusive approach across everything we do. About us 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. The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. 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 staff networks and a staff forum. 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 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. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £46,822 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NHS1242918 Job locations 2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square Westmi