Strategy Managers

Grade A: £52,737 (National Framework) or £58,139 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25). There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £553 per annum for those working from home. For part-time roles, please note this will be pro rata.

Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time 30 hours per week. Job-share will be considered. Talk to us about compressed hours.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Home-based, flexible location

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Potential Interview Date: (via Teams) Monday 10th/ Tuesday 11th June 2024

This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England? When thinking about what drives you every day in your job, what keeps you motivated and passionate about your work? For 3000+ people at the CQC, we end each day knowing that we have made a difference to the lives of those most in need in our communities. We ensure health and social care services provide safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve. We are looking for caring, integrity-driven individuals who work well in teams to join us and share in this achievement. If you want to make a positive impact on health and social care within England, then read on.

Why this could be a great role for you…. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Strategy, you will lead strategic policy projects and undertake strategic analysis and problem solving across CQC’s role, purpose, and regulatory functions. You will have a unique opportunity to apply your strategy expertise to influence care quality at a national level, shape CQC’s future role, and challenge the status quo. Working with colleagues across the organization and beyond, you will provide recommendations for strategic direction, identify policy options, and explore innovative ways to regulate that enable us to keep pace with the changing health and care landscape and ensure people receive safe, effective care.

What you will bring… You are someone who thrives on forward thinking and creative problem solving, seeking answers to difficult challenges. You must be confident articulating coherent rationales for your recommendations. The role suits someone who is naturally curious, enjoys pursuing new ideas, is comfortable challenging conventional thinking, and open to doing things differently. It involves cross-organizational teamwork and stakeholder engagement, so you need to work successfully at all levels and build relationships quickly. You will work as part of a geographically dispersed, home-based team across England and should be self-driven, comfortable working autonomously on various projects with primarily virtual contact.

What we can offer you… 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service, plus 8 Bank Holidays NHS pension scheme with around 14% employer contribution Free employee assistance service 24/7 Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics, and fleet cars Discounted gym vouchers Cycle to work scheme Internal reward scheme with vouchers Equipment for homeworking. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting an environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We support various staff networks, including Race Equality, LGBT+ Equality, Carers, Disability Equality, and Gender Equality networks. We support your success through training, development, and mentoring opportunities.

Accountabilities: Lead strategic analysis, complex problem-solving, and evidence examination to support policy development and innovative solutions. Provide leadership for strategic projects and teams, collaborating internally and externally to address risks and opportunities, ensure strategy delivery, and improve approaches. Identify strategic risks and opportunities based on national policy, social, economic, technological developments, and other factors affecting health and social care. Build and maintain external relationships across government, regulation, and beyond to influence policy development. Build and maintain internal relationships, advising and supporting strategic development aligned with CQC’s activities. Provide leadership and support to teams within the Policy and Strategy unit, including project management and team development. Offer expert advice and briefings to support policy and strategy development. Contribute to team working within the wider organization. Ensure evaluation and impact assessments are carried out. Lead external coproduction and engagement activities, including with providers and service users. Promote a culture of respect, fairness, and diversity, embedding values into all activities.

Essential Skills and Experience: Role Specific: Significant experience in strategic thinking, problem solving, and analysis, including rapid research and translating complex information into recommendations. Experience managing strategy, policy, or analytical projects with organizational impact. Structured approach to problem solving in policy contexts. Experience navigating ambiguous environments, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, and working across boundaries. Knowledge of health and social care, government, or regulation sectors. Understanding of regulatory frameworks and legislation impact analysis. Project management experience with governance processes.

General: Strong communication and influencing skills, including presenting to senior levels. Proven relationship management and collaborative working skills. Experience managing teams and projects in complex environments. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Note: Some roles may require a satisfactory DBS check. For informal discussions or more information, contact Victoria Howes, Head of Strategy. For adjustments, contact the recruitment team via email. We are committed to an inclusive environment and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities and those with disabilities.

Our Values: Excellence – High performance Caring – Dignity and respect Integrity – Doing the right thing Teamwork – Collaboration and support