NHS Employers is the employers' organisation for the NHS in England, commissioned by the DHSC on behalf of the NHS. Delivered by the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers supports NHS organisations to develop a sustainable workforce and enable them to be the best employers that they can be.
NHS Employers has an important role to play in the delivery of the government's ambitious 10-year health plan. Central to this role is a series of responsibilities for national contracts and collective agreements with trade unions.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to lead this work, and to support the wider success of the NHS Employers service. With a clear commitment to our values you will be able to deliver :-
* An expert and principles-based approach to employee relations, including negotiations with government and trade unions
* Capacity to evaluate complex issues, balance competing priorities, and make informed, ethical and inclusive decisions
* A strategic and collective approach to the wider impact of NHS Employers and our stakeholders and members
* Exceptional communication skills to engage staff, members, and external partners.
There is flexibility in how the role can be undertaken and we have our principal office bases in Leeds and London. We have in place a competitive benefits package including the ability for existing NHS employees to maintain their membership of the NHS Pension Scheme for 5 years.
Ready to apply?
Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.
An informal discussion regarding the role is available with Danny Mortimer, Chief Executive, and be arranged via
Closing Date: 18th September (11.59pm)
Interview Date: week commencing 6th October 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £123,374.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS2 7JU