Project and Policy Manager

Job Summary

The postholder will provide high-quality Project Management and Policy Development for the Greater Manchester WorkWell Partnership Vanguard and across a range of business areas within the Population Health portfolio.

NHS Greater Manchester has been accepted as 1 of 15 national DWP/DHSC WorkWell Partnership Vanguard sites.

The WorkWell Service will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity work and health support services to 8000 people who are at risk of falling out of work or who have stopped working recently because of their health. The GM approach will build upon existing locality provision and relationships, and has been co-produced and delivered in partnership with the GM Combined Authority, Local Government, the VCFSE Sector, and other key stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a member of the Population Health Senior Management Team, the post holder will:

• Lead on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the WorkWell Partnership Vanguard and other population health activities aimed improving health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Work with key stakeholders to co-design and implement new policy and strategy that relates to population health and inequalities, across a range of relevant business areas.
• Take direct responsibility for the successful delivery of all elements of activities to agreed levels of time, budget, and quality.
• Take on new responsibilities as need arises and show flexibility in managing a portfolio of population health activities.
• Manage change effectively by working with relevant individuals, teams, and stakeholders.