Head of Health

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core. Position:

What You’ll DoSince 2019 we have been building a cross-cutting thematic programme using our investor accountability, corporate engagement and public policy toolkit to build a movement to harness the power of the investment system to address commercial determinants of health. In 2022, we launched Long-term Investors in People’s Health (LIPH), a cross-cutting programme of work leveraging our toolkit of investor accountability, corporate engagement and policy advocacy. It is one of ShareAction’s largest programmes.

Since the launch of LIPH, we have run high-profile campaigns to get large food manufacturers and retailers to improve their health disclosures and sell healthier products via our Healthy Markets Initiative (HMI), recently set up a Clean Air Initiative (CAI), mobilised investors to engage with corporates, the UK government, and standard-setting bodies on issues such as clean air and sick leave policies, and partnered with academics to grow the evidence base on the financial materiality of health.

We have ambitious plans to take this work forward, and are looking for a new Head of the team to help us do so. In practice, the role holder will be: Overseeing and contributing to the successful implementation of ShareAction’s strategy to tackle poor health via its Long-term Investors in People’s Health (LIPH) programme, a cross-cutting programme of work leveraging our toolkit of investor accountability, corporate engagement and policy advocacy. Lead and motivate a team of 10 staff members and directly line manage at least three of them.

Ensuring adequate risk management and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes are in place. Together with the Fundraising team and co-Director of Corporate Engagement, this role is responsible for securing funding for the LIPH programme, including writing funding bids, supporting with relationship management, supporting the coordination of our Funders’ Governance Group, and helping produce update reports. Plan, manage and report on budget for the LIPH programme, delegating workstream and campaign budgets where there are appropriate leads. Develop and nurture strategic relationships with senior external stakeholders, including funders, journalists, investors, and civil society organisations.

Act as one of ShareAction’s subject matter experts on commercial determinants of health, keeping your knowledge up to date with developments across academia, civil society, and public policy. Act as a media spokesperson for the team and represent it in internal and external forums. Work with peers at “Head of” level to play a leadership role across ShareAction.

If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!What We Will Do For YouWe are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet.

We want to ensure we provide an environment for our colleagues to thrive. Currently we are pleased to offer: Commitment to flexible working; over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place, well above the average for UK workplaces. Hybrid working; we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role Internal promotion and development opportunities; we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities.

For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression. Unionised work environment; our staff have the opportunity to join the union, and are supported by our recognised union, Unite.

We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay Regular in-person meetings; including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams 8% non-contributory pension; invested with NEST who make a range of options available Healthcare cash plan; that gives you money back on your healthcare costs Employee assistanceprogramme; advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling 25 days’ annual leave plus office closure at the end of the year; ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together Enhanced family leave pay; up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent Enhanced sick pay; starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1 Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme Requirements:

EssentialWhat you’ll bring to the team Passionate about harnessing the power of the financial system to address poor health across the commercial determinants of health. Excellent organisation and project management skills, with demonstrable experience leading ambitious programmes of work. Great team player and have experience of building, managing and leading a high performing team based on mutual trust, respect and inclusion, and providing mentoring support to more junior members of staff. A strategic mindset. Comfortable with working autonomously, setting priorities, managing workload and driving delivery against objectives for yourself and your team.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to flex style according to your audience. Experience building relationships at a senior level with stakeholders across the private and public sectors, with the ability to understand a range of perspectives and to influence with respect and diplomacy. Either have a strong professional knowledge and understanding of the commercial determinants of health and/or of responsible investment. DesirableSubstantial experience leading and/or feeding into an advocacy campaign. Previous experience securing philanthropic funding for programmes of work. Experience managing budgets.

Experience speaking directly to the media and representing an organisational position. Proficiency with common office software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, Cascade, and Salesforce. ShareAction is currently developing its strategy for the next 5 years so it might be that we might need to make a few tweaks to your list of responsibilities. We have a formal hybrid working policy in place. As Head of the team, we expect that you will work from the office at least every Tuesday if you are based in London, and at least two Tuesdays a month if you are based outside of London.

The team holds its weekly meetings on Tuesday morning. Other information: We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently we are pleased to offer: Commitment to flexible working; over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in placeHybrid working; we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their roleInternal promotion and development opportunities; we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.

Opportunity to help make a difference; we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. Unionised work environment; our staff have the opportunity to join the union, and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay. Regular in-person meetings; including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams. 8% non-contributory pension; invested with NEST and their green funds.

Healthcareplan; with Bupa Employee assistance programme;advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling Death in Service cover of 3x salary 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year; ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together. Enhanced family leave pay; up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent. Enhanced sick pay; starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1. Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. Contract type: PermanentWho it reports to: co-Director of Corporate EngagementSalary: £59,827. 56 - £64,678.

44 + 8% pension contribution(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range) + 8% pension contributionDeadline for applications: 9am on Monday 18 AugustInterview dates: First round interviews: w/c 25 August. Second round interviews: w/c 8 September. Informal meet with the team: w/c 15 September. ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!Our hiring process is anonymised, we won’t ask for a cover letter and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage.

We do this so that we reduce the opportunity for unconscious biases to affect our decision making and so we prioritise skills and expertise over how well you can write a CV. We also actively encourage incoming staff to consider flexible working arrangements; recognising that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance and reduce stress. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

While we embrace hybrid working at ShareAction, we also think there is a lot of value in spending time together in person. We run all-staff away days, a yearly retreat and more regular team and directorate meet-ups so that we can develop our ideas and plans together. As part of the induction process, we’ll invite you to our office in Aldgate so you can meet and get to know your line manager, team and others from across the organisation.

To be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Please note that using Artificial Intelligence to answer the application questions is not recommended, and it could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools will not accurately reflect your skills, knowledge or experience. It is crucial that you personalise your application by articulating these in your unique voice.

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, we ask you to declare this clearly in your submission.