Job Overview
FTE £45,000 per annum. 14 hours per week, permanent. Part home‑based with travel around the UK as required.
This role is a Neonatal Senior Professional Officer in the Baby Friendly Initiative team of UNICEF UK. The primary focus is on supporting and delivering Baby Friendly assessments and training.
Responsibilities
- Undertake online and in‑person assessments of services seeking Baby Friendly accreditation across the United Kingdom.
- Facilitate and deliver infant feeding training to health professionals.
- Support the delivery and development of the Baby Friendly programme and its initiatives.
- Provide support to the National Infant Feeding Network.
- Travel as required for in‑person assessments, with assessments planned well in advance.
Qualifications
- Experience and strong track record of leading the implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards within a relevant UK public service.
- Experience delivering infant feeding training to health professionals.
- Current experience in neonatal services is highly welcomed.
Requirements
- Candidate must agree to apply for a criminal records check.
Benefits
- Excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
- Outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
- An open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children
- The opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
E-E-O and Equality
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
