Head of Strategic Health Partnerships We have a brand-new opportunity in the Boots Opticians Optical Development team for a Head of Strategic Partnerships. As NHS and regulatory landscapes evolve and technology advances, you will be key in helping inform our clinical strategy as we transform business systems and processes to unlock value. About the role You will lead insight into and have expert knowledge of the external regulatory and governmental environment which will guide our immediate and long-term plans. Reporting into the Director of Optical Development, you will influence key decisions by working with external professional bodies and our internal Public Affairs team, supporting our involvement in NHS and governmental lobbying across the devolved nations Key Responsibilities: Represent Boots Opticians externally as an opinion leader, building strong external networks, identifying risks and opportunities in the external environment Influencing and lobbying regulatory bodies and the NHS where appropriate to protect and enhance the profession Lead for Opticians on healthcare consultations Work with our wider internal healthcare community and Public Affairs team to create integrated Boots messaging with the NHS and Government Partner with clinical colleagues with external roles and influence across Boots Opticians to create the strategy to make us successful in a transforming industry, working with the Optical Development and Professional Services teams Develop and lead