Deputy Mission Director A Healthy Life

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Deputy Mission Director, A Healthy Life!Your team is working towards the goal of increasing the number of years that are lived in good health for all, and particularly those affected most by health inequalities.About NestaWe are Nesta. The UKs innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to societys biggest problems, changing millions of lives for the better.We confront challenges that affect millions of people, from chronic childhood inequality to ill-health and the climate crisis.We believe that innovation is more possible now than ever before. We see opportunities to mobilise citizens and influence behaviour. A wealth of private and public capital that can be used more creatively. Pools of data to mine.And so we draw on these rich resources by bringing together multidisciplinary teams: data scientists, designers and behavioural scientists, practitioners at the frontline, academics; and people with lived experience.Together, we design, test and scale new solutions to societys biggest problems. We partner with frontline organisations, build new businesses and work to change whole systems. Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to put ideas to the test.About this mission: A Healthy LifeWe want to increase the number of years lived in good health for all, and particularly those most affected by health inequalities.The poorest people in the UK die almost a decade before their more affluent counterparts, and experience ill-health almost 20 years earlier. COVID-19 has exacerbated this disparity, but also generated public demand and political will to address it. To tackle this injustice, we are focusing on two of the biggest drivers of lost years of healthy life: obesity, caused by unhealthy food environments, and loneliness. Today, nearly one in three adults in the UK is obese, while some 9 million people report always or often feeling lonely.Your roleYou will create and oversee projects that make a real-world impact on our mission. They will generate new ideas for how to tackle obesity caused by unhealthy food environments and loneliness.You will manage a highly motivated and capable team including a range of practice specialists including designers, data scientists and statisticians. The team will rely on your relationships with partners, policymakers and frontline practitioners; your judgement on which projects to pursue and which to stop; and your influence and guidance to help them reach their potential.Your responsibilities Direct your teams work to ensure they have the best chance of making a meaningful impact to our mission Manage a team of 5-8 mission or practice specialists Build effective relationships with policymakers, front-line practitioners, funders and partner organisations Represent Nesta externally at events and in the mediaMinimum qualifications Extensive experience in two of: Working on obesity policy or research; Applying innovation methods, such as behavioural science, design thinking, experimental design, or quantitative analysis; and/ or Managing a complex programme of work and leading a team from problem diagnosis to impactful solutionsPreferred qualifications Excellent stakeholder management Project and programme management Experience critically appraising evidence and using it to make effective decisions Great written and verbal communications, including the ability to write for senior decision-makers such as politicians and to present to large audiences or the media Experience creating and directing high-performing, happy teamsWhat we offerSalary: £60k plus an array of benefits, including health cash plans, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and moreLocation: This role is based in Blackfriars, Central London, but we offer flexibility for our people to work remotely.Term: PermanentHours: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do.Reports to: Mission DirectorMaking an applicationTo apply for this role, please submit your application before 8:00am on the 15th of March 2021. Interviews will take place w/c 22nd of March 2021.At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative, and gets better results.We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares, and other arrangements.Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond), if these are options youd like to explore.