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Are you an organised, team leader with a passion for improving the lives of those affected by cancer? If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you where you can put your health and wellbeing knowledge to use for a meaningful cause.

About Big C

As a local cancer charity, Big C are dedicated to supporting anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk and neighbouring counties whilst working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.

Big C has raised over £40 million since the charity was founded in 1980; £20 million in the past seven years alone. On average, £3 million is raised each year by Big Cs loyal supporters. Income is also generated via our Big C charity shops across the region.

There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Big C seeks and implements new approaches and projects to make sure that no one is missing out on the opportunity to access our support.

Big Cs work focuses on 6 key areas:

• Support for people affected by cancer
• Research into cancer
• Equipment provision for the regions main acute hospital trusts
• Education provision of interventional and presentational education programmes
• Income Generation raising vital funds to improve the lives of people living with cancer
• People Big C service users, their loved ones, Big C trustees, staff, volunteers and fundraisers

About the role

As Big Cs Health Academy Lead, you will join a small but busy team. In this interesting and varied role, you will develop and deliver the agreed vision and strategy for Big Cs Health Academy. Also, you will oversee Health Academy projects including, Get Moving, Walking Football and the coordination of wellbeing events. This role has line management responsibility of a small team employees and volunteers.

As a successful candidate, you will have good leadership skills with proven ability to supervise and lead a small team, experience in community wellbeing engagement projects or similar health educational programmes and experience in designing and delivering education or training. The right candidate will have an enthusiasm to support people to improve their health and wellbeing and able to harness successful relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

You will be based at Big Cs Norwich Support and Information centres including the Centre on Norfolk and Norwich University grounds and Dereham Road (to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate). The team are currently hybrid working with a blend of home and office. Work from other Big C premises or public events will be required regularly.

The working hours are 28 hours per week. Hours may be worked flexibly as agreed to meet operational needs but will generally be between Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening events with notice.

The salary is £25,147.71 to £27,751.21 full time equivalent (£20,118.17 to £22,200.96 at 28 hours per week).

If you are reading this from our website, you will be able to access and download the full job description for this role here:JDPS Health Academy Lead 10.24.pdf

For an accessible version of this job description, please access here: JDPS Health Academy Lead - Accessible Version for Visually Impaired.docx

Why choose Big C?

As a Best Employer Eastern Region Gold accredited employer, we are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing, equity and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid home and office working with some flexibility in working hours.
• Opportunities for training and development

Recruitment Process

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.

When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email people@big-c.co.uk or call 01603 619900.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24th November 2024 however please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.