Head of Strategy and Impact
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £70,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £80,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | CR0 2BX |
| Company: | United Response |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | UNIT192487 |
Summary
Job Title: Head of Strategy and Impact
- Location: Remote
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £80,000 pro Rata
- Contract: 9-month FTC
- Closing Date: 13th June early applications are encouraged as the position may close sooner if sufficient interest is received.
- Interviews: 16th and 17th June
Key Purpose of the Role
To support the Executive team in developing and embedding our new organisational strategy, engaging with key internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Criteria
To thrive in this role, you must have:
Experience:
- Senior managerial experience of planning, managing, developing and directing strategic and operational activities
- Excellent track record of contributing to corporate and cross-organisational business plans and strategy.
- Demonstrable experience of strategic stakeholder management and engagement
- Good project management experience
- A people person who inspires, motivates and supports people and organisations through change
- Strong strategic communications experience
- Experience of maintaining excellent relationships, promoting ideas and influencing decision-makers at all levels.
- A desire to work with those who have lived experience to inform strategies and plans.
- Confident working at the Executive and Board level
Experience of working in complex organisational structure
Benefits
At United Response, we recognise and reward your contribution with:
- Annual Leave: 25 days of paid leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles).
- Career Development: Fully funded training and recognised qualifications.
- Financial Security: Pension and life assurance benefits, alongside enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Wellbeing Support: Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling services and two wellbeing days per year.
- Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through our UR Stars Recognition Scheme.
- Discounts: Savings at over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform.
- Travel Support: Season ticket loans for commuting.
- Referral Incentives: Rewards for introducing friends to our team.
About Us
United Response is a leading national charity, passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusivity, and equality for all, breaking barriers to ensure everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.
Our core values Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity drive everything we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a Disability Confident Leader, United Response is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require assistance with your application, please contact gill.fay@unitedresponse.org.uk.
Important Information
This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!
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