The Head of Services and Partnerships - North of England role is for a bold and ambitious leader who can move at pace, think with precision, and deliver with intent. You will bring proven experience of leading complex health and social care services, driving transformation, and making key decisions with clarity and confidence.

As Head of Services and Partnerships, you will balance urgency with attention to detail, using insight, data, and strong judgement to shape high-quality, coordinated services. You will be accountable for shaping and delivering a high-impact regional plan that improves support, and outcomes for people living with and affected by MND.

This role demands resilience, credibility, and the ability to influence at senior levels while keeping a sharp focus on outcomes. We are looking for an experienced leader who brings ambition to deliver at this level and will ensure MND Association services are coordinated, high quality, equitable, personalised, and have lasting impact. This is an opportunity to make a long-lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities

Support the effective delivery of a high-impact regional plan as Head of Services and Partnerships
Embed the Integrated Support Model across services, enhancing the coordination of national and regional services
Build strong partnerships with health, social care, and voluntary sectors
Lead, support, and develop a high-performing regional team
Build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, health and social care, and sector partners
Responsible for an annual regional budget of £750,000
Drive service improvement using insight, data, and feedback
Act as Designated Safeguarding Manager for the region
Contribute to national strategy and leadership priorities

About You

Excellent understanding of UK health and social care systems
Significant experience leading service transformation and programme delivery
Proven leadership including remote teams
Experience building, influencing and managing senior stakeholder relationships
Strong financial and operational management skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, governance, and quality assurance
Ability to design person-centred services using insight
Experience of integrated service delivery models
Experience influencing system-wide change

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

This is a home-based role with frequent travel requirements across the North of Engaland. Minimum 1 day per week and regular across region and travel to Northampton at least once a month. A lease car is available as part of benefits with this role.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
24/7 GP access via phone and video
Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
Enhanced pension scheme
Opportunities for training and personal development
Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.  