Help inspire the next generation.

Do you want to be instrumental in helping children to reach their full potential and to become happier, healthier and more resilient?

Here at Evolve: A Social Impact Company we are looking to recruit a passionate, confident leader with the skills, experience and desire to manage projects that are changing not only the lives and futures of the children we work with, but also our society.

As a Relationship Manager you:

• will lead and develop a team of Health Mentors, providing any support and guidance they require to deliver interventions that will have a lifelong impact on the lives of the children they are working with.
• you will work directly with schools, Local Education Authorities and funding partners to ensure that projects are delivered as per contract and stated outcomes are achieved.
• you will be a key member of the Evolve Management team, your insight and knowledge will help shape the future of the organisation.

By achieving in all of these areas, you will dramatically improve the physical wellbeing, the mental wellbeing and the cognitive development of children nationally, you will provide support and guidance to your colleagues and you will ensure the continued growth and success of Evolve: A Social Impact Company.

We are a Social Enterprise so you can be assured that you will be fully trained and supported to succeed in your role as we want you to love what you’re doing and to have the maximum impact on the lives of the children supported by your projects.

So, if you:

• have patience, empathy, resilience and outstanding communication skills
• have experience of team leadership and project delivery
• enjoy sports and physical activity
• want to be instrumental in changing children's lives for the better
• want to develop a career in project management

Apply now as we are recruiting for a full time, permanent contract role leading our Yorkshire team.
 

All successful applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS, full work history, references and face-to-face interviews.

Help People Help Themselves

Key Purpose 

To work as part of a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create a healthy, positive and high performing team and organisational culture. Working to achieve our strategic objectives while promoting our values at all times and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Director of Finance Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the CEO and SLT colleagues to deliver a shared vision and deliver strategic priorities in line with the organisation’s business plan.   
• Reporting directly to the CEO; providing sound financial advice to the Finance Committee and the SLT in line with our values.  
• To take the lead on projects specifically related to finance; working with other SLT members as appropriate.  
• To develop, implement and direct Financial systems and procedures in conjunction with senior managers and external advisers, where necessary.  

For a thorough job description/person specification and to apply for this role, please visit our website...

We have recently undertaken the challenge of looking at ourselves in terms of diversity and inclusion and would be delighted to see applications from all the communities we exist to support, particularly from people from BAME communities, who are under-represented within our organisation.

Closing date: Friday 5th March 2021 at 5pm

Interview date/s: W/C 15th March 2021

Our full portfolio of work includes aiming to increase the uptake of national screening programmes, implementing lung cancer screening, physical activity programmes for newly diagnosed cancer patients, and smoking cessation services. Some of these exciting programmes are delivered by the charity, whereas others are delivered in partnership with external organisations. Our projects with third parties involve the development of contracts and delivery is measured against key performance indicators.

As the Head of Services (Screening and Lung Health Checks), you will develop, deliver and manage a portfolio of evidence-based cancer services to ensure we meet our ambitious targets andfocus on increasing the uptake of national screening programmes and implementing lung cancer screening across Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include: 

- Leading the Cancer Services Team

- Managing evidence-based cancer services that are supplied through third parties

- Reviewing and evaluating services

- Working in collaboration with key organisations, professional bodies, institutions and individuals

About You

To be considered as the Head of Services, you will need:

- A minimum of five years’ experience of building, managing and motivating talented teams

- At least three years’ experience at a senior manager/team leader level in a relevant environment (such as delivering or commissioning services in a public, healthcare or third sector setting)

- Substantial experience of implementing, managing and evaluating a strategic portfolio of health services

- Substantial experience of developing health services in collaboration with partners, patient advocates and service users

- Substantial experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external senior and operational stakeholders including health service providers and commissioners in addition to patients and service users

- A degree level qualification in a public health, service management or health related subject OR a degree level qualification with at least five years’ experience in a relevant area.

The Company

Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.

Whilst the majority of our employees are currently working remotely in accordance with government guidelines, we do endeavour to return to our Head Office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire as soon as we are safely able to do so. The role will also then require frequent travel across the Yorkshire region.

The Benefits

- Salary in the region of £50,000 per annum DOE

- Pension scheme

- Private medical insurance

- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking

If you have experience of leading the delivery of health services, this is a superb opportunity to help us achieve our goal of saving an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Head of Services, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by 3rd March 2021. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer and an individual’s circumstances would be considered and balanced against the needs of the charity. We welcome any discussions for flexible working at interview/offer stage.