Policy & Delivery Manager - Temp

Covent Garden Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covent Garden Recruitment Ltd is working with a major healthcare provider to recruit an experienced Policy & Delivery Manager on an ongoing temporary basis in Greater London. You will lead a programme of policy development, engagement and influencing activity within a membership-based health and care organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape policy and delivery.

You will combine policy research and analysis with stakeholder engagement, programme delivery and relationship

Qualifications

• Experience in policy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or programme delivery.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, public sector or policy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing briefings and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating events, forums or consultation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based policy positions and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments, legislation and sector reforms.
• Design and deliver influencing strategies to shape national and local policy.
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Lead forums, roundtables and engagement activities to gather insight and share best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with members, policymakers and partner organisations.
• Support cross-organisational projects and programme delivery.
• Contribute to membership growth, retention and business development activities.
• Provide line management support where required.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy research & analysis

Communication

Job description

We are working with a major healthcare provider to find an experienced Policy & Delivery Manager to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis to lead and deliver a programme of policy, engagement and influencing activity within a membership-based health and care organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will manage projects that shape policy development, support members, and influence decision-makers. The role combines policy research and analysis with stakeholder engagement, programme delivery and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based policy positions and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments, legislation and sector reforms.
• Design and deliver influencing strategies to shape national and local policy.
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Lead forums, roundtables and engagement activities to gather insight and share best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with members, policymakers and partner organisations.
• Support cross-organisational projects and programme delivery.
• Contribute to membership growth, retention and business development activities.
• Provide line management support where required.

About You

• Experience in policy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or programme delivery.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare, public sector or policy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing briefings and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating events, forums, workshops or consultation activities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community healthcare services or wider health policy.
• Experience working with commercial or funding partners.
• Previous line management experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a policy professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on project delivery and stakeholder engagement.