Senior Policy Advisor - System Architecture (Maternity Cover)

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 Senior Policy Advisor - System Architecture (Maternity Cover) The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is a senior role in our policy and analysis team, which works to influence and analyse policy on issues that are relevant to the whole NHS and all sectors of our membership. The Senior Policy Adviser plays a leadership role in developing and advocating The NHS Alliance's policy objectives. This post specifically leads our policy work on system architecture and the NHS operating model, though will be expected to flex to other policy areas when required. They will deliver high-quality policy analysis and lead projects, and will also manage commercial partnerships with external organisations which invest in and support our policy offer to members. As part of a policy function spanning NHS Alliances central policy and network teams, this post-holder is expected to contribute their expertise to work being carried out across the organisation, and to actively seek out input from others to ensure all policy work supports common objectives. Main duties of the job As Senior Policy Adviser for system architecture and the NHS operating model you will: Lead policy influencing strategy develop and drive proactive, member-informed influencing plans, producing credible recommendations for national policymakers and responding quickly to emerging issues. Act as a recognised subject matter expert on system architecture and the NHS operating model gather insight from members and the wider system, and provide insight, briefings and clear policy positions to stakeholders. Ensure policy alignment and coherence contribute to policy work across The NHS Alliance which relate to system architecture and the NHS operating model, ensuring outputs are consistent with wider organisational priorities and positions. Represent and promote our policy work internally and externally support senior leadership to influence national debates through media, events and stakeholder engagement, raising the profile of members work. About us The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our 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 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. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £63,175 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number NHS1241344 Job locations 2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square Westminister London Greater London SW1P 3HZ United Kingdom 2, The Calls Leeds Leeds LS2 7JU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Lead policy influencing strategy develop and drive proactive, member-informed influencing plans, producing credible recommend