Director of Policy, Influence and Change

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation

Apr 23

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Government & Politics
People, HR & Administration
London

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information simply
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Excellent project management skills
Outstanding leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to lead leaders
Excellent budget and risk management skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
You will be personally and professionally committed to our mission and share our values of being enterprising, collaborative, delivery-minded and inclusive
You will have the inclusive leadership skills to operate comfortably with colleagues at all levels, lead leaders and relate to a wide range of partners, and community members
You will have determination and willingness to drive progress
You seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear
Deep understanding of UK political environment and the operation of government
Experience of overseeing complex large-scale programmes and handling significant (multi-million pound) budgets
Experience of securing large funding partnerships or financial commitments
Experience leading and developing teams and managing multiple project demands
Experience in consistently embedding DEI into ways of working and create a feeling of inclusion for others, a presence to manage and lead others
You are experienced and comfortable in handling uncertainty and navigating complexity

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership of IoUH Policy and Influencing: Delivering and evolving Policy & Influencing strategy that embeds policy, influencing into all IoUH’s programmes and work, overseeing effective execution of the strategy by the Policy & Influencing Team.
Strategic leadership of IoUH Change function: Responsible for a strategic approach to partnerships focussed on scaling and sustaining what we know works. Overseeing delivery of a select portfolio of projects that are operating at scale and being replicated, particularly with a view to influencing local and national policy making and co-funding partnerships.
Impact delivery: Overseeing the development and delivery of Policy and Influencing and Change strategies to support IoUH to achieve strategic aims and stated impact goals, including influencing decision making, policy debate and the policy and practice of key stakeholders.
Stakeholder engagement and thought leadership: Working with the Director of Comms to manage IoUH’s external presence. Coordinating Policy, Influencing & Change stakeholder relations ensuring that IoUH has strong relationships with key stakeholders that support scaling of effective approaches and enables wider policy and practice changes, with priority given to Government, Parliament, Lambeth and Southwark Councils, the Greater London Authority, other funders and policy influencing organisations. Supporting the IoUH Director Team to embed good stakeholder management practices within the work of their own teams.
Thought leadership: Acting as a thought leader and supporting IoUH to be the go-to experts on urban health and health equity, representing IoUH and the Foundation externally.
Champion inclusive leadership and be an effective member of IoUH’s Director’s Team.
Line management responsibility for national and international Partnership Manager, Head of Policy & Influencing and dotted line to Portfolio Managers holding day-to-day responsibility for scaled/to be scaled programmes.
Other responsibilities that can reasonably be expected to help ensure the successful delivery of your role.
Take strategic responsibility for ensuring consistency and identifying synergies in policy and influencing work across the Foundation, identifying opportunities to use insights from our work to influence policy and key audiences.
Satisfy governance and accountability requirements including monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of our policy, influencing and change activities.

FAQs

What is the primary goal of the Director of Policy, Influence and Change position?

The primary goal is to build health equity so that everyone living in urban areas has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and live in good health.

What are the main responsibilities of the Director of Policy, Influence and Change?

The main responsibilities include leading strategy for policy and influencing, overseeing partnerships to scale effective programs, managing stakeholder engagement, and delivering impact strategies to achieve the organization's strategic aims.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have a deep understanding of the UK political environment, experience in overseeing large-scale programmes, a track record of securing significant funding partnerships, team leadership experience, and familiarity with embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into work practices.

What skills are essential for the Director of Policy, Influence and Change role?

Essential skills include excellent communication, stakeholder management, project management, leadership, budget and risk management, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to the organization's mission and values.

What type of leadership is expected from this role?

The role requires inclusive leadership that enables collaboration with colleagues at all levels and effectively relates to a diverse range of partners and community members.

Are there professional development opportunities available?

Yes, there is an annual personal development budget for employees.

What benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include up to 12% employer pension contributions, health and wellbeing allowances, generous annual leave, enhanced parental leave, agile working options, and onsite health support facilities.

How does the organization view diversity and inclusion?

The organization believes in the immense power of diversity and aims to recruit and nurture talent that thinks and acts differently, focusing on creating a culture of inclusion.

Will the Director of Policy, Influence and Change have management responsibilities?

Yes, this role includes line management responsibility for the national and international Partnership Manager, Head of Policy & Influencing, and oversight of portfolio managers responsible for scaled programs.

Is prior experience in public health necessary for this role?

While not explicitly required, a deep understanding of urban health and health equity is beneficial for effectively influencing policy and practice in this context.

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation

Non-profit

Industry

51-200

Employees

Mission & Purpose

We’re an independent charitable foundation. We invest in a healthier society, backing people and ideas to drive more equitable health. Previously Guy's and St Thomas' Charity.