Programme Lead Bradford Health Inequities Programme (Bhip)

Experience and successful track record of working with Global Majority communities

Experience of leading programmes or partnerships that improve health equity by addressing the drivers of health inequity, including structural racism and discrimination.

A track record of leading complex, multi-partner programmes, services or partnerships involving multiple organisations, stakeholders and competing priorities.

Experience of establishing or mobilising a new programme, service, partnership or organisational function.

Experience of line managing a small team of senior programme staff, supporting performance and development, and promoting workplace wellbeing across the wider Bhip team.

Experience of building and sustaining effective cross-sector partnerships with the NHS, VCSE sector, local government, statutory services and other strategic partners at local, regional and national level.

Experience of providing operational leadership and ability to translate vision into implementation, measurable outcomes and sustained impact.

Experience of overseeing community-based delivery across multiple settings and advocating for approaches that are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of Global Majority communities and vulnerable adults.

Experience of establishing, leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, creating a collaborative, resilient and well-supported team culture.

Experience of working alongside Global Majority communities to develop community leadership and translate community insight into the co-design of culturally grounded services.

Experience of delivering organisational, service or system change through collaboration, influence, negotiation and relationship management.

Experience of contributing to effective programme governance, policy development, planning, performance management, risk management, reporting and funding bid contribution.

Degree with a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience, or equivalent professional experience of at least five years, in a relevant field such as Public Health, the VCSE Sector, Health and Social Care, Community Development or Organisational Development.

Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to leadership, programme management or organisational development.

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional development in a relevant discipline.

Professional qualification in programme or project management (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, AgilePM or equivalent).

Knowledge and understanding of race inequality, structural racism and discrimination, including how they contribute to health inequities, unequal access to services and people's experiences of health and care.

Understanding of the health and care system, including the respective roles of the NHS, local authorities, the VCSE sector and grassroots community organisations.

Understanding of health inequalities, the wider determinants of health and the factors that contribute to unequal health outcomes for Global Majority communities.

Understanding of community-led approaches, co-production and integrated partnership working.

Knowledge of using evidence, evaluation and insight to influence decision-making, improvement of services or systems and future commissioning.

Knowledge of national and local health, public health and health inequalities policy, strategy and current developments relevant to the role, with an understanding of anti-racist approaches and thinking.

Knowledge of commissioning, partnership and system leadership within health and care.

Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation, principles and good practice.

Strong leadership, programme team development and organisational management skills.

Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into delivery and outcomes

Excellent written, analytical and presentation skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports and strategic papers and present complex information clearly to senior leaders, Boards, Steering Groups and other partnership forums.

Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Strong financial, resource, monitoring, evaluation and risk management skills.

Strong monitoring, evaluation and performance management skills, with the ability to use data, evidence and learning to inform decisions and improvement.

Ability to provide clear direction, support and constructive challenge to programme managers and delivery leads, using performance information, community feedback and learning to improve delivery and outcomes.

Collaborative, inclusive, empowering, motivational and respectful leadership.

Integrity, fairness, accountability and professionalism.

Commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.

Resilience, adaptability and confidence to lead change in complex environments.

Ability to challenge constructively and navigate difficult situations while maintaining effective relationships.

Ability to build trust and credibility with communities, stakeholders, partners and colleagues.

Competent use of Microsoft 365 and relevant CRM, data, monitoring and evaluation software systems, with the ability to learn and use new digital platforms as required.

Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends

Commitment to equal opportunities and working in an anti-discriminatory manner

Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required.

Commitment to personal and professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of others and the ability to identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.

Driving Licence

Own Transport (insured for business use)