National Director - Wales

Job Introduction

We are seeking a National Director to lead our charitable mission in Wales and support the Wales team to drive improvements in diabetes care. This is a senior role to support and guide the team, contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation and drive improvements in diabetes care has arisen following retirement of the last postholder. The role sits within the operations directorate and forms part of our operations leadership team. The person will also contribute to the type 1 and tech steering group within our new strategic outcomes framework.    

Interviews: TBC

Role Responsibility

As national director you will be responsible for leading and guiding the Wales team as they work to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. You will be required to work in partnership with key stakeholders such as the Department of Health & social Services, Public Health Wales, the lead diabetes clinician and People living with diabetes to raise awareness of the diabetes crisis and foster improvements in diabetes care and prevention. In addition you will be required to understand our priority strategic outcomes and how these can be delivered within the Welsh context.    

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience of senior leadership roles. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of strong strategic thinking and be able to show how you have influenced and brought about change at a high level previously. You will have experience of building productive relationships and a proven record of leading high performing teams. Experience of stakeholder management at a senior level is essential and you should have a passion for driving improvements in care with a clear knowledge of the Welsh healthcare system.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 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
• 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 the 4.8 million people in the UK with diabetes, there’s no day off. So, at Diabetes UK, we’re leading the fight every day, campaigning for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.  

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

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

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We’re very excited to have been placed in the top 30 best UK charities to work for, and in the top 75 best large companies in London.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK