Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways

Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways and Growth

The Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways and Growth is a senior leadership role within the Leeds GP Confederation Executive team, responsible for leading the strategic growth of the organisation through the identification, design, mobilisation, and implementation of new services. This role focuses on service development, business growth, neighbourhood and partnership opportunities, and sustainable income generation, while maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care and robust governance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will work closely with the Executive Team to embed new services into business-as-usual operations, ensuring alignment with local and national guidance, system needs, and Leeds GP Confederation’s strategic vision. They will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, collaboration, and integrated service delivery, supporting both organisational performance and improved patient outcomes.

While clinical knowledge is advantageous, it is not a requirement; the role is open to professionals with proven experience in strategic service development, business development, service mobilisation, or partnership leadership.

The post holder will be an inclusive leader who will engage colleagues in the delivery of our vision, values & behaviours and empower them to take part in the leadership and wider development of our organisation.

Leeds GP Confederation brings GP practices together to strengthen primary care across the city. Working collaboratively with NHS partners, we support practices to deliver high-quality, accessible care for local communities, while developing innovative services that meet the changing needs of patients in Leeds.

TITLE: Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways and Growth

DEPARTMENT Executive Team

LOCATION: White Rose Office Park

HOURS OF WORK: Up to 1 WTE

NATURE OF

CONTRACT:

Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Operating Officer

ROLE SUMMARY

The Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways and Growth is a senior leadership role within the Leeds GP Confederation Executive team, responsible for leading the strategic growth of the organisation through the identification, design, mobilisation, and implementation of new services. This role focuses on service development, business growth, neighbourhood and partnership opportunities, and sustainable income generation, while maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care and robust governance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will work closely with the Executive Team to embed new services into business-as-usual operations, ensuring alignment with local and national guidance, system needs, and Leeds GP Confederation’s strategic vision. They will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, collaboration, and integrated service delivery, supporting both organisational performance and improved patient outcomes.

While clinical knowledge is advantageous, it is not a requirement; the role is open to professionals with proven experience in strategic service development, business development, service mobilisation, or partnership leadership.

The Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways & Growth will build and maintain strong relationships across the health and care system, including commissioners, primary care networks, and partner providers, ensuring Leeds GP Confederation remains a trusted, innovative, and system-leading organisation. In addition, the Head of Strategic Service Development, Pathways & Growth will have a high level of demonstrable senior management experience in operational and governance leadership to allow an understanding when developing or bidding for new services and ensure a seamless transition of services into business as usual.

As part of the role, experience in leading competitive tenders and bid writing is essential.

The post holder will support quality improvement and development opportunities as part of the Confederation’s support to improve access in Primary Care. The post holder will report to the COO to ensure that the GP Confederation works collaboratively…