Overview

Volunteer Partnership Director | Behavioural Science and Public Health Network. UK-based, remote, part-time voluntary position.

BSPHN Partnerships Director. Develop strategic collaborations to leverage behavioral science, and shape a healthier society.

What difference will you make?

As Partnerships Director, you'll be at the forefront of expanding the BSPHN's reach and impact. Your leadership in forging strategic partnerships will directly translate into improved public sector service delivery, making a tangible difference in the health and well-being of communities across the UK. You will champion the use of behavioural and social science in new sectors to create a healthier, fairer society for all, leaving a lasting legacy on the effectiveness, efficiency and equitableness of public sector service delivery in the UK, and internationally.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Lead the expansion of BSPHN by building and strengthening strategic partnerships with individuals, communities, and organisations across the public, private, and third sectors.
• Support a team of sector-specific Partnership Leads focused on developing mutually beneficial relationships that advance the mission to place behavioural and social science at the heart of public sector service delivery improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration aligned to organisational goals.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record of success in building and managing strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of applying behavioural science to public or population health, primary or secondary or specialist clinical care, education, social care, climate and sustainability, or policy.
• Management: Experience managing small, high performing teams.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build trust-based relationships across sectors and levels.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication; able to represent the organisation to various audiences.
• Strategic Thinking: Proactive and strategic; able to identify collaboration opportunities aligned to organisational goals.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
• Mission Alignment: Commitment to BSPHN's mission of improving effectiveness, efficiency, and equity through behavioural science.
• Education: A relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced Degree: Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as behavioural science, medicine or allied health, social science, public health, health policy, or a related area.
• UK Context: Experience with UK health, social care, education sectors, or policy landscape.
• Advocacy: Experience in advocating for policy or service reform using behavioural/science insights.
• Capacity Building: Experience supporting training or capacity-building initiatives in behavioural science.
• Stakeholder Network: Established network within the UK behavioural science, public health, or policy communities.

Corporate information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Part-time volunteer
• Job function: Business Development, Marketing, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Health and Human Services

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