Primary Care 24

Operational Delivery Partner

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

Do you have experience supporting Operational Management and Leadership teams in a challenging and changing environment? We are looking for an Operational Delivery Partner who will support driving the growth and development of PC24s services through strategic partnerships and operational excellence. This role focuses on identifying, developing and managing key relationships with stakeholder, including NHS Trusts, GP practices and other healthcare providers.

Main duties of the job

What will you be doing: Providing operational planning and support to ensure the smooth implementation of new business initiatives and service expansions. Developing and implementing operational plans to support business growth, including resource allocation, process optimisation, and performance monitoring. Conducting thorough analysis of operational data, workflows, systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions. Implementing process changes that increase productivity, reduce costs, or enhance quality. Supporting the development of proposals and bids for new contracts, ensuring operational feasibility and alignment with service requirements. Overseeing and development of Standard Operating Procedures in conjunction with governance and operations teams. Supporting systems and processes to ensure services are effectively implemented and monitored according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines. Organising and facilitating meetings, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS commissioners, GP practices, and other healthcare providers. Proactively reviewing Key Performance Indicator standards and implementation of plans to further improve the service whilst identifying best practice, with the support of the Operational Management teams where appropriate. Assisting with performance management and capacity planning. Ensuring a smooth handover from business mobilisation to the business as usual service delivery teams. Supporting the digital transformation team in the delivery and operationalisation of our digital initiatives.

About us

About us Primary Care 24 (PC24) is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 1990, delivering NHS contracts exclusively. The majority of our surplus is reinvested in patients and staff. We believe that primary healthcare should be accessible for everyone and are committed to delivering the best quality care we can, challenging social exclusion and working locally, where and when we can, to support our communities. We combine the best of the NHS with social enterprise innovation, developing solutions for NHS primary care and caring for our clinicians so that they can, in turn, care for our patients. Whilst we hold an NHS Provider License, we are not an NHS Trust and are not listed on the DHSC Provider list.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,125.50 to £43,125.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD718B8D6

Job locations

Merseyside

L21 9HA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have experience supporting Operational Management and Leadership teams in a challenging and changing environment?We are looking for an Operational Delivery Partner who will support driving the growth and development of PC24s services through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.This role focuses on identifying, developing and managing key relationships with stakeholder, including NHS Trusts, GP practices and other healthcare providers.

Salary: £43,126.50 per annum

Location: Wavertree Head office, Liverpool L13 1FB

Contract: 9 months Fixed Term

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 17:00pm

What will you be doing:

  • Providing operational planning and support to ensure the smooth implementation of new business initiatives and service expansions.
  • Developing and implementing operational plans to support business growth, including resource allocation, process optimisation, and performance monitoring.
  • Conducting thorough analysis of operational data, workflows, systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
  • Implementing process changes that increase productivity, reduce costs, or enhance quality.
  • Supporting the development of proposals and bids for new contracts, ensuring operational feasibility and alignment with service requirements.
  • Overseeing and development of Standard Operating Procedures in conjunction with governance and operations teams.
  • Supporting systems and processes to ensure services are effectively implemented and monitored according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Organising and facilitating meetings, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS commissioners, GP practices, and other healthcare providers.
  • Proactively reviewing Key Performance Indicator standards and implementation of plans to further improve the service whilst identifying best practice, with the support of the Operational Management teams where appropriate.
  • Assisting with performance management and capacity planning.
  • Ensuring a smooth handover from business mobilisation to the business as usual service delivery teams.
  • Supporting the digital transformation team in the delivery and operationalisation of our digital initiatives.

What do I need:

  • Effective leadership style with the ability to adapt style around differentcapabilities and services.
  • Ability to analyse complex data and translate into a service delivery context.
  • Excellent presentation, business case and report writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to build relationships both internally and externally, using negotiation skills.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office packages and to adapt to systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Primary Care 24 (PC24) is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 1990, delivering NHS contracts exclusively. The majority of our surplus is reinvested in patients and staff.We believe that primary healthcare should be accessible for everyone and are committed to delivering the best quality care we can, challenging social exclusion and working locally, where and when we can, to support our communities.We combine the best of the NHS with social enterprise innovation, developing solutions for NHS primary care and caring for our clinicians so that they can, in turn, care for our patients. Whilst we hold an NHS Provider License, we are not an NHS Trust and are not listed on the DHSC Provider list.

Whats on offer?

  • £43,126.50 per annum.
  • 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata) if you have previous NHS service then we will take this into account.
  • NHS pension scheme
  • NHS car fleet scheme
  • NHS home electronics scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eligible to apply for blue light card
  • Colleague wellbeing package - which includes a doctor line, access to Westfield rewards, wellbeing support and gym discounts.
  • Colleague events

Come join our proud team!

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have experience supporting Operational Management and Leadership teams in a challenging and changing environment?We are looking for an Operational Delivery Partner who will support driving the growth and development of PC24s services through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.This role focuses on identifying, developing and managing key relationships with stakeholder, including NHS Trusts, GP practices and other healthcare providers.

Salary: £43,126.50 per annum

Location: Wavertree Head office, Liverpool L13 1FB

Contract: 9 months Fixed Term

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 17:00pm

What will you be doing:

  • Providing operational planning and support to ensure the smooth implementation of new business initiatives and service expansions.
  • Developing and implementing operational plans to support business growth, including resource allocation, process optimisation, and performance monitoring.
  • Conducting thorough analysis of operational data, workflows, systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
  • Implementing process changes that increase productivity, reduce costs, or enhance quality.
  • Supporting the development of proposals and bids for new contracts, ensuring operational feasibility and alignment with service requirements.
  • Overseeing and development of Standard Operating Procedures in conjunction with governance and operations teams.
  • Supporting systems and processes to ensure services are effectively implemented and monitored according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Organising and facilitating meetings, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and following up on action items.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS commissioners, GP practices, and other healthcare providers.
  • Proactively reviewing Key Performance Indicator standards and implementation of plans to further improve the service whilst identifying best practice, with the support of the Operational Management teams where appropriate.
  • Assisting with performance management and capacity planning.
  • Ensuring a smooth handover from business mobilisation to the business as usual service delivery teams.
  • Supporting the digital transformation team in the delivery and operationalisation of our digital initiatives.

What do I need:

  • Effective leadership style with the ability to adapt style around differentcapabilities and services.
  • Ability to analyse complex data and translate into a service delivery context.
  • Excellent presentation, business case and report writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to build relationships both internally and externally, using negotiation skills.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office packages and to adapt to systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Primary Care 24 (PC24) is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 1990, delivering NHS contracts exclusively. The majority of our surplus is reinvested in patients and staff.We believe that primary healthcare should be accessible for everyone and are committed to delivering the best quality care we can, challenging social exclusion and working locally, where and when we can, to support our communities.We combine the best of the NHS with social enterprise innovation, developing solutions for NHS primary care and caring for our clinicians so that they can, in turn, care for our patients. Whilst we hold an NHS Provider License, we are not an NHS Trust and are not listed on the DHSC Provider list.

Whats on offer?

  • £43,126.50 per annum.
  • 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata) if you have previous NHS service then we will take this into account.
  • NHS pension scheme
  • NHS car fleet scheme
  • NHS home electronics scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eligible to apply for blue light card
  • Colleague wellbeing package - which includes a doctor line, access to Westfield rewards, wellbeing support and gym discounts.
  • Colleague events

Come join our proud team!

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care 24

Address

Merseyside

L21 9HA


Employer's website

https://primarycare24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care 24

Address

Merseyside

L21 9HA


Employer's website

https://primarycare24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Daniel Keane

VPD718B8D6.1286@vacancyposter.com

01512542553

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,125.50 to £43,125.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD718B8D6

Job locations

Merseyside

L21 9HA


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