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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the NHS Race and Health Observatory's Perinatal Equity and Anti-Discrimination Programme (PEADP), a national programme commissioned by NHS England to address racism and discrimination in perinatal services across England.
The Senior Implementation and Engagement Officer will provide hands-on programme support by coordinating workstreams, managing actions and documentation, supporting participating Trusts, monitoring attendance and engagement data, and helping ensure delivery is organised, responsive and evidence-informed. You will also provide engagement and communications support, drafting clear, inclusive and culturally responsive updates and materials for a range of audiences, while working closely with Observatory colleagues, delivery partners and external stakeholders to support a positive and accessible participant experience.
In the role, you will:
Keep key programme workstreams moving at pace by coordinating actions, timelines, meetings and high-quality programme documentation.
Build trusted relationships with participating Trusts, providing clear updates, responsive support and a positive, accessible engagement experience.
Work closely with Trusts, delivery partners and colleagues to coordinate arrangements, resolve routine issues and escalate risks early.
Turn attendance, engagement and activity data into useful insights that strengthen programme delivery and impact.
Use the Observatory’s events management software and other digital tools to support smooth coordination, timely communications and seamless participant journeys.
Create engaging, inclusive and culturally responsive communications, from stakeholder updates and briefings to newsletters, website copy and social media content.
(Please note, this is a fixed-term role until 31st December 2027)
About the NHS Race and Health Observatory
The NHS Race and Health Observatory is an independent organisation, set up to explore racial and ethnic inequalities in access to healthcare, experiences of healthcare, health outcomes, and inequalities experienced by Black and minority ethnic members of the health and care workforce. In doing so, it assesses aspirations in these areas as outlined in national healthcare policy, including those set-out in the NHS Long Term Plan. It is a proactive investigator, providing strong recommendations that inform policymaking and facilitate change. It is evidence-driven and solution-focused.
The Observatory is supported by NHS England and is hosted by NHS Alliance. Its board and team are independent, and we dictate our own direction and areas of focus.
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.
For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Race and Health Observatory before applying please contact Sarindi Aryasinghe (sarindi.aryasinghe@nhsrho.org)
Application deadline: 5th October 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of suitable applications be received)
Interview date: 19th - 20th October 2026
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.
About us
The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.
The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), options to buy or sell additional leave, continuous professional development, salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme, cycle to work and green car schemes, time off for volunteering and much more.
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