Overview

Overview

Our client, a leading organisation in responsible investment and sustainability advocacy, is seeking a Head of Health to lead a cross-cutting programme that harnesses the power of the financial system to improve population health outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape one of the organisation’s largest and most high-profile initiatives — the Long-term Investors in People’s Health (LIPH) programme — which mobilises investors, engages corporates, and influences policy to address the commercial determinants of health.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, visionary leader with expertise in public health, responsible investment, or corporate accountability, and a passion for building healthier societies through systemic change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the strategic delivery of the LIPH programme, leveraging investor accountability, corporate engagement, and policy advocacy to drive measurable health impact.
• Manage a team of 10, providing direct line management to at least three staff members, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Oversee programme risk management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to secure philanthropic and institutional funding, including bid writing, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Manage programme budgets, delegating responsibility where appropriate.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with key external stakeholders, including funders, investors, academics, journalists, and NGOs.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the commercial determinants of health, staying informed on emerging academic, civil society, and policy developments.
• Represent the programme in the media and external forums, acting as a spokesperson and thought leader.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and cross-team leadership as part of the senior management group.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to advancing health equity through responsible investment or related systems change.
• Proven experience leading complex programmes or campaigns at a strategic level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills across sectors.
• Excellent communication and media engagement skills.
• Expertise in either responsible investment or commercial determinants of health.
• Experience leading advocacy or policy campaigns.
• Track record in securing philanthropic funding or managing donor relationships.
• Budget management and reporting experience.
• Prior experience as a media spokesperson.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce).
• 8% non-contributory pension (invested in ethical funds).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus end-of-year office closure.
• Enhanced family leave (up to 18 weeks at 90% pay for either parent).
• Enhanced sick pay (5 weeks’ full pay from day one).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering wellbeing and counselling support.
• Season ticket loan and Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working model (minimum in-office days on Tuesdays).
• Unionised workplace with recognised staff representation.
• Opportunities for internal development, progression, and secondments.

Application Process

Deadline: 9:00 am, Monday 20 October 2025

Interviews:

• First Round: 28–30 October 2025
• Second Round: 10–11 November 2025
• Team Meet-and-Greet: following final interviews

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Note: The recruitment process is anonymised to reduce bias. Candidates are not required to submit a cover letter, and CVs are only reviewed at the interview stage.

Commitment to Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds — especially those from underrepresented communities.

Flexible working arrangements are actively encouraged, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered throughout the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Industries: Public Health, Non-profit Organizations, and Financial Services