Job Description

About us:

Impact on Urban Health is part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation. Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society. Nestled in the heart of Southwark, London, our foundation boasts a rich history. We operate in collaboration with our local NHS hospitals through our charity brands. Additionally, we establish partnerships with local organisations, funding essential programs to drive change.

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles, and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.

About the role:

At Impact on Urban Health, we are building a portfolio of programmes that demonstrate the power of long-term approaches to complex health issues in urban environments. We focus our efforts on the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, working in partnership with residents, local and national government, and community and private sector partners to improve the health of local residents. By doing this, we aim to influence others in the UK and internationally to create better health. The programmes focus on children’s health and food, financial foundations for adult health, the health effects of air pollution and children’s mental health, and are all at different stages of development.

Each Portfolio Manager builds part of a programme strategy, co-develops projects with partners, and makes recommendations for funding these projects. This is a supported process, with lots of input and ideas shared across the team as you shape your projects. We build partnerships with a wide range of partners, from local communities, businesses, charities, the public sector and any other person or organisation that we think can have an impact on heath equity.

We are recruiting for a 6 month FTC to cover a sabbatical.

About you:

* Comfortable working independently in uncertainty on issues that are complex

* Creative and strategic thinker that is solution focuses.

* Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage a wide set of partners in the delivery of our work

* Inclusive and high-quality communication skills.

* Comfortable with a wide range of audiences

* A growth mindset where you look qat opportunities and seek to help others to grow and overcome their challenges.

* A demonstrable commitment to equity and good health for all.

* Experience in or knowledge of one or more of the following areas will be an advantage (list not exhaustive):

1. Living or growing up in diverse urban areas

2. Business and corporations

3. Ventures and entrepreneurship (including social enterprise)

4. Philanthropy and funding

5. Voluntary and community organisations

6. Statutory bodies such as local authorities or the healthcare system

Benefits:

* Up to 12% employer pension contributions

* Annual personal development budget

* Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance

* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.

* Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.

* Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.

* Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.

* Shower facilities and bike lock area.

* Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

* Subsidies for glasses

* Employee Assistance Programme

At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, we are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work. Cultivating a highly skilled and diverse workforce is pivotal to fulfilling our mission. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply