Head of South East Coast & London

Job Introduction

This role will appeal to someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with diabetes, a serious health condition, and that presents a major challenge for the UK. We are looking for a highly motivated, engaged, focused and experienced individual, who can lead our team in the South East Coast and London and work in partnership with a variety of stakeholders to deliver better care for people living with or at risk of diabetes. 

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Panel interview: 5 or 6 December 2024
2nd Interview: 9 December 2024

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:

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 If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

Role Responsibility

The head of South East Coast and London leads and develops the regional team at Diabetes UK, creating and implementing a plan to use the team’s resources to best improve care and outcomes for people living with diabetes across the area. You will be the public face of Diabetes UK in the region and work collaboratively at a senior level with community and health system leaders to influence better care and improve outcomes for people living with, and at risk of, diabetes. You will build strong collaborative relationships and partnerships both internally and externally to make change happen, maintaining a high performing and inclusive team as you do.

The role requires travel around our region and so we are looking for someone who lives within the region, either London, Kent, Surrey or Sussex. 

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an authentic and inclusive leader with a strong collaborative working style. You  will have extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and operational management within the health or community sector. You should be a strong communicator and strategic thinker, capable of translating complex ideas into clear messages and plans. We hope you will be committed to improving care and outcomes for people living with diabetes as we are, tackling inequalities, and building strong relationships across the health system.

Diabetes does not affect everyone equally 'and as a charity we are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK