At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives tackling health inequality in urban communities and drive impactful change.
- Company: Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, a leading independent foundation in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to health equity and community empowerment.
- Why this job: Shape healthier futures for communities and influence national health policies.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in social impact and experience in multidisciplinary team management.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 130000 £ per year.
Lead one of the UK's most influential organisations tackling health inequality. Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation is one of the UK's largest and most ambitious independent foundations, investing in a healthier society and backing people and ideas to help everyone stay healthier for longer. Through Impact on Urban Health, we work to tackle the deep-rooted health inequalities experienced by people living in cities. Starting in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, we bring together communities, practitioners, policymakers, funders and partners to test new approaches, build evidence and influence change at scale.
We are now seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead Impact on Urban Health and join the Foundation's Executive Team. This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally influential portfolio focused on some of the most complex health challenges facing urban communities. With responsibility for a multidisciplinary team, significant programme and grant funding, and a wide network of partners and stakeholders, the Executive Director will shape the next chapter of Impact on Urban Health's development and impact.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Team, you will help strengthen the Foundation's influence, deepen partnerships across sectors, and ensure that evidence, innovation and collaboration continue to drive meaningful and lasting improvements in health inequalities.
We are interested in hearing from leaders who bring:
- A track record of delivering meaningful social impact within complex systems, working across public, private, philanthropic or civil society environments.
- Experience of building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams through complexity, change and ambiguity.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across sectors to create sustainable impact at scale.
- Experience of developing and delivering strategy, balancing long-term ambition with practical delivery and measurable outcomes.
- A strong commitment to health equity, inclusion and creating opportunities for communities to shape change.
- Experience of using a variety of types of data to identify priority social needs and to evaluate routes to impact, and progress.
This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, work alongside exceptional partners, and help shape healthier futures for communities locally and nationally.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please view the appointment brief.
Recruitment Timetable:
- Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026
- Interviews with Prospectus: 1st–7th July 2026
- Interviews with Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, First Stage: Monday 13th July 2026
- Interviews with Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, First Stage: Monday 20th July 2026
Executive Director of Impact on Urban Health employer: Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation is an exceptional employer dedicated to tackling health inequalities in urban communities, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact. With a strong commitment to health equity and inclusion, the Foundation provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, all while working in the vibrant city of London. Join a multidisciplinary team where your leadership will help shape healthier futures for communities, backed by significant resources and a network of influential partners.
Contact Details:
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Recruitment Team
