Head of Strategic Health Partnerships

Head of Strategic Health Partnerships

We have a brand-new opportunity in the Boots Opticians Optical Development team for a Head of Strategic Partnerships.

As NHS and regulatory landscapes evolve and technology advances, you will be key in helping inform our clinical strategy as we transform business systems and processes to unlock value.

About the role

You will lead insight into and have expert knowledge of the external regulatory and governmental environment which will guide our immediate and long-term plans. Reporting into the Director of Optical Development, you will influence key decisions by working with external professional bodies and our internal Public Affairs team, supporting our involvement in NHS and governmental lobbying across the devolved nations

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Boots Opticians externally as an opinion leader, building strong external networks, identifying risks and opportunities in the external environment
• Influencing and lobbying regulatory bodies & the NHS where appropriate to protect and enhance the profession
• Lead for Opticians on healthcare consultations
• Work with our wider internal healthcare community and Public Affairs team to create integrated Boots messaging with the NHS and Government
• Partner with clinical colleagues with external roles and influence across Boots Opticians to create the strategy to make us successful in a transforming industry, working with the Optical Development and Professional Services teams
• Develop and lead on our industry transformation roadmap, providing key activity milestones directly linked to NHS and regulatory changes
• Deliver key elements of the BOPS strategy on the 3YP , working closely with Professional Services and Optical Development
• Provide insight into OFNC and GOS impacts
• Travel nationwide to meet with partners, both internal and external to Boots Opticians

What you'll need to have

• A background in either healthcare policy or extensive optical regulatory / membership bodies experience is essential
• A knowledge of the systems used to facilitate both clinical services and referrals
• Strong leadership skills and ability to think strategically
• Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise a varied and unpredictable workload
• The ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships both inside and outside of the business
• Proven history of embedding and transforming strategies and initiatives within a similar organisation

It would be great if you also have

• Qualified clinician registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) an advantage

• A vast knowledge of the regulatory, membership body and NHS ecosystem including GOS an advantage

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.

What's next

If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.