NHS Resolution

Policy and Strategy Manager

The closing date is 16 March 2026

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Job summary

Join us as a Policy and Strategy Manager

Were looking for a strategic, analytical policy professional to help shape evidence based policy. Youll turn complex claims and operational data into clear, decisionready insights that inform policy development.

Youll work closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), legal teams, and actuarial and costs advisers. Youll support on key claims policy work and provide expert support to the Senior Management Team, Chief Executive, Board, and DHSC, ensuring policy decisions are well-informed and their impact fully understood.

Main duties of the job

  • Using data to support DHSC and wider Government in policy development including providing robust analysis and actionable insights from complex datasets.
  • Preparing high-quality policy papers and briefings to support senior audiences.
  • Managing policy projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure safe, effective use of data in line with NHS Resolution standards.

About us

NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arms length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development.

NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000340

Job locations

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience working in a policy environment, ideally within health, justice or government.

  • Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to identify, qualityassure and interpret complex data.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to clearly explain complex issues to senior audiences.

  • A strategic mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, plan work effectively and deliver highquality outputs.

  • Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders.

  • Commitment to best practice in data use, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
  • A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
  • Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.

When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

  • 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
  • Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
  • Health service discounts.
  • Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Season ticket loan scheme.

To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date: 16 March 2026

Interviews and assessments week commencing 23 March 2026

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience working in a policy environment, ideally within health, justice or government.

  • Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to identify, qualityassure and interpret complex data.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to clearly explain complex issues to senior audiences.

  • A strategic mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, plan work effectively and deliver highquality outputs.

  • Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders.

  • Commitment to best practice in data use, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
  • A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
  • Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.

When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

  • 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
  • Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
  • Health service discounts.
  • Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Season ticket loan scheme.

To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date: 16 March 2026

Interviews and assessments week commencing 23 March 2026

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see JD.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see JD.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

phoebe.couchman@nhs.net

Phoebe Couchman

phoebe.couchman@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000340

Job locations

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


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