Head of Health Delivery & Development
Location: UK Flexible
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Do you thrive on leading change and building high-performing teams? Are you passionate about improving health and care services that make a real difference? As Head of Health Delivery & Development, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver and grow our services across the UK. You’ll ensure our systems, processes, and people are aligned to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and innovative support to those who need it most. This role connects central functions with frontline teams, ensuring collaboration, consistency, and continuous improvement across our health and care portfolio.
A day in the life of a Head of Health Delivery & Development will involve:
- Leading a portfolio of teams supporting delivery, learning, practice, and innovation.
- Overseeing service development, planning and reporting to ensure quality and impact.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvement.
- Supporting strategic marketing, advocacy, and external engagement plans.
To be a successful Head of Health Delivery & Development, you’ll need:
- Strong leadership skills with experience in health or social enterprise environments.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to connect product development to business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A passion for inclusive practice and a drive for continuous improvement.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 23rd June 2025.
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