Neighbourhood Health Strategic Coach

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Slough is seeking a Strategic Coach to lead and shape neighborhood-based health initiatives. The role involves providing strategic vision, influencing national policy, and ensuring measurable health improvements. As part of the health and well-being landscape, you will work closely with NHS England and local systems. The role offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Twenty-six days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax-free childcare options

Season loan ticket for transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a senior or strategic leadership role.
• Registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Established senior-level relationships across the local health and care system.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of neighborhood-based health and care.
• Lead system-wide change in the National Neighbourhood Health Improvement Programme.
• Embark on strategic vision and leadership across the health system.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Population health management

Job description

Role Overview:Shape the future of neighborhood-based health and care in Slough and East Berkshire by embedding innovative approaches, influencing national policy, and driving measurable improvements in health equity. Serve as the strategic bridge between NHS England, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and local government, translating local insights into national impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic vision and leadership across the system, aligning local plans with national objectives and the Integrated Care Strategy.

Lead system-wide governance, chair strategic partnership boards, and influence decisions at Chief Executive, Board, and Cabinet levels.

Build a shared purpose across health, care, and community partners, ensuring commitment and resource alignment for Neighbourhood Health ambitions.

Act as a strategic change agent, embedding Neighbourhood Health principles in commissioning, workforce planning, and community development strategies.

Provide strategic assurance to the ICS Executive and Health & Wellbeing Board regarding progress, risk, and outcomes.

Main duties of the job

As a first-wave system within the National Neighbourhood Health Improvement Programme (NNHIP), Slough and East Berkshire play a pivotal role in shaping a national model for neighbourhood-based health and care. The Strategic Coach provides visible, high-impact system leadership, embedding Neighbourhood Health principles across local and regional health economies, influencing national policy, and ensuring measurable improvements in health equity and outcomes.

Key Purpose:Operating at the interface of national strategy and local delivery, the postholder serves as a strategic bridge between NHS England, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and local government. This role ensures that insights from first-wave implementation directly inform the evolution of the national programme and future NHS commissioning frameworks.

About us

Join Slough Borough Council to make a real difference! We offer career growth, flexible hybrid work, great benefits, and inclusive networks. Be part of a diverse, supportive team driving change.

Job responsibilities

• Pay Level:£93,677- £108,726 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type: 12-monthFixed Term
• Working Hours: 37 Hours a week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid

The closing date for applications is midnight on 23rd December 2025

What youll be doing:

Lead Neighbourhood Health Transformation as Strategic Coach & Project Lead Drive system-wide change at the forefront of the National Neighbourhood Health Improvement Programme. You will shape the future of neighbourhood-based health and care, embedding innovative approaches across Slough and East Berkshire, influencing national policy, and delivering measurable improvements in health equity. This is your opportunity to act as the strategic bridge between NHS England, ICSs, and Local Governmentturning local insights into national impact.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce that values people and represents the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months' service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• Twenty-six days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to andfrom work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g., questions being printed on the day or consideration of layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our Recruitment Team, who will be able to assist:
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Right to Work and Checks:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please [e-mail] before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a senior or strategic leadership role.
• Registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Established senior-level relationships across the local health and care system.

experience person spec

• Experience of system leadership across multiple organisations, operating at Board or Senior level
• Proven ability to lead pioneering or first-of-type programmes that have influenced wider policy or practice.
• Experience of negotiating investment and commitment across organisations without direct authority.
• Recognised by system partners and holds credibility within local networks
• Proven track record of engaging people and communities in change
• Experience leading or supporting integrated working projects
• Demonstrable expertise in population health and neighbourhood models of care.
• Experience with outcome measurements, including PROMs and PREMs
• Familiarity with collaborative and group facilitation techniques

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.

Depending on experience inclusive of £1,096 LWA