Head of External Affairs
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £66,582.00 to £77,368.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £66582.00 - £77368.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L3 5TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-26-0913 |
Summary
Develop and lead a coherent external affairs strategy aligned to LHP's system ambitions and priorities. Support the Managing Director and Executive Group in positioning LHP as the recognised convenor for health and life sciences across the city region. Shape and articulate a clear, consistent system narrative across partners, ensuring alignment in external messaging and positioning. To lead the development and implementation of LHP's communications plan and activities for managing the relationship with local leaders in the system (politicians, academic leaders, NHS leaders etc). Build and maintain senior relationships across NHS, academia, local government, industry and national bodies. Act as a key interface between LHP and external stakeholders, ensuring coordinated and strategic engagement. Lead the development of strategic approaches to influencing regional and national policy, investment and partnership opportunities. Coordinate LHP's role in major system opportunities including national initiatives, industry partnerships and regional growth agendas. Provide senior support to the Managing Director and Executive Group on external affairs, stakeholder strategy and engagement planning. Contribute to briefings, positioning papers and strategic communications for senior leaders Ensure effective coordination of external engagement activity across the partnership For full information, please refer to the attached job description