Director of Health & Care
Location: UK Flexible
Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to lead life-changing health and care services that support people in crisis across the UK?
This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of the British Red Cross. Are you passionate about shaping health and care services that truly make a difference? Do you want to lead a team that supports people to live safely and independently after a crisis? As Director of Health & Care, you’ll drive innovation, champion inclusion, and ensure our services meet the needs of communities across the UK. You’ll work closely with leaders and frontline teams to deliver real impact - locally and nationally.
A day in the life of a Director of Health & Care will involve:
- Leading the strategic direction of health and care services across the UK.
- Collaborating with leaders, partners, and stakeholders to shape service delivery.
- Overseeing operational performance, budgets, and quality assurance.
- Championing innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across teams.
To be a successful Director of Health & Care, you’ll need:
- Proven senior leadership experience in health and social care environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to influence at board level.
- A collaborative mindset and experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- A passion for inclusive leadership and delivering services that put people in crisis first.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the Sunday 20th July 2025.
IMPORTANT - Application Instructions
Interested? Please APPLY HERE: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/britishredcross/
Please submit your application via our recruitment partner at Green Park. All application materials and personal information will be handled directly by them.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders