Head of Health & Social Care Programme

The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with techUK's wider objectives and member priorities.\n * Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance.\n * Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption.\n * Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders.\n * Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care.\n * Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact.\n * Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums.\n * Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector.\n * Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues.\nAbout you:\nCore Competencies:\n * Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach.\n * Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation.\n * Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\n * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences.\n * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services.\n * Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively.\n * Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity.\n * High levels of personal and professional integrity.\nDesirable Knowledge and Experience:\n * Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector.\n * Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events.\n * Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form.\nAdditional Information:\nThis is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy.\nThis role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.\nThe successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.\nPlease click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role.\nCandidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role