Associate Director of Policy and Partnership (XN10)

Job summary

Please note that this vacancy may close early if there are a sufficient amount of applications received.

Working within the Chief Executives Office, an exciting opportunity has arisen which places the postholder at the forefront of partnership across both LTHT and the wider system. Working closely with other members of the Chief Executives Office the postholder will be responsible for ensuring actions assigned to the Chief Executive are taken forward by engaging and working with teams from across the Trust and partners across the wider health and social care system. Working alongside a new role of business manager, they will also be responsible for ensuring the Chief Executive is briefed and prepared for all meetings and events with appropriate information, presentations, speeches and background. This role will report directly to the Director of Transformation, who is a direct report to the Chief Executive.

Expected Shortlisting Date

22/01/2026

Planned Interview Date

12/02/2026

Main duties of the job

Specifically the postholder will

Lead and deliver on specific projects on behalf of the Chief Executive and the wider Executive Team.

Liaise extensively on behalf of the Chief Executive with Clinical Service Units and departments within the Trust, partners and with external stakeholders including patients, public and the voluntary sector.

Have responsibility for effective environment scanning for emerging issues which could have an impact on the Trust.

Work closely with the external partners to ensure effective citywide and region wide partnership.

Support the Chief Executive in ensuring the completion of day-to-day duties and achievement of Executive Team objectives.

Provide timely briefing to ensure the Chief Executive is prepared to represent the Trust effectively at meetings with key stakeholders and staff.

Write reports, submissions, speeches and presentations on behalf of the Chief Executive.

Support development and monitor delivery of key Trust Executive Group work.

To provide reports and produce evidence as requested to the Chief Executive in relation to compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Support the Chief Executive with drafting of key reports and Board papers.

Be an active member of the Senior leadership Team.

Be required to monitor and manage a budget for a range of services.

About us

LTHT is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

Our vision is for LTHT to be the best for specialist and integrated care. The vision is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. Educated to post graduate degree level, you will have extensive knowledge of the acute health sector within the NHS and the wider health and social care. With experience having worked at a senior level within an NHS acute trust you will also have an understanding of system working and the underpinning governance which supports delivery.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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