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British Heart Foundation

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Regional Development Manager – Scotland

1 | Regional Development Manager - Scotland, BHF bhf.org.uk

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About the British Heart Foundation

Job Description

Person Specification

Terms and Conditions

Application Process


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British Heart Foundation Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the UK’s single biggest killer and is responsible for

almost 74,000 deaths in the UK every year: the equivalent of an average of 200 deaths

every day or someone dying of a heart attack every seven minutes. Environmental

factors, increasing rates of obesity and excessive alcohol consumption are amongst the

causes of over 750,000 people currently living with heart failure.

For over 50 years, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has funded research, education,

care and awareness campaigns to prevent heart and circulatory conditions; its vision is

one where people do not die prematurely or suffer from heart disease. Its pioneering

research has transformed the lives of people affected by these conditions, improving

methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The charity provides vital information to help people reduce their own risk of heart

disease and leads campaigns to encourage Government to implement policies that

minimise the likelihood of developing heart conditions. Recently, the leadership team

have reviewed the strategic approach of the BHF with the help of staff, supporters and

stakeholders. A new strategic plan is being developed to give a powerful focus on the


fight for every heartbeat, and enable the BHF to lead the fight against cardiovascular

disease more effectively.

The new approach centres on an updated mission and vision:

“Our mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease.”

“Our vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from

cardiovascular disease.”

Our values

Our values ensure that everything we do as an organisation is aligned to the Fight For

Every Heartbeat. They are a call to action for every one of us and the benchmark against

which we measure ourselves and our applicants:

Brave It takes heroic qualities to fight heart disease

Informed Our fight is real. We’re always armed with knowledge and seek to know more. This

makes the story behind our fight authentic.

Compassionate We take personal interest in the hearts and minds of everyone around us.

Driven We know the need is urgent. Our relentless determination to succeed ensures we use the

knowledge we have to make things happen.

The work will be underpinned by seven strategic themes, each delivered in keeping with the BHF’s core values: to be brave, compassionate, driven and informed:


1 Research: We will build on our position as a research driven charity and the UK’s

leading independent funder of cardiovascular research.

2 Prevention: We will promote cardiovascular health and the prevention of

cardiovascular disease.

3 Survival: We will lead the fight to improve the UK’s rates of survival following a

cardiovascular event.

4 Support: We will make sure patients and their families receive the best possible

support and information.

5 Listen, engage and influence: Our work will be informed by the needs and views

of patients and key stakeholders.

6 Grow income: We will deliver an ambitious programme of activity to raise

more money.

7 Run a world class organisation: We will ensure that every part of the charity

is well-led, effective and promotes the spirit and values of the Fight for

Every Heartbeat.

Research is a fundamental part of the BHF’s work, offering funding for project and

programme grants and research fellowships, which have led to ground-breaking

discoveries around the causes and treatments for heart disease. The BHF has also

funded the creation of Centres for Regenerative Medicine, bringing together leading

medicine researchers ultimately focusing on pioneering clinical trials.

Other priorities for the charity are awareness campaigns in schools and the workplace,

and lobbying Government for the prioritisation of heart disease in the national health

agenda.

The BHF is wholly funded by the generosity of donors, either through traditional

fundraising methods, retailing or through legacies left to them in supporters’ wills.

The BHF receives minimal public funding and every New Year brings a fresh challenge in


order to fund even more crucial work to fight the UK’s single biggest killer. Over the past

year, over £95m has been raised for the BHF, through initiatives such as the Mending

Broken Hearts Appeal and the famous London to Brighton Bike Ride.

The BHF is a group structure, with four wholly owned subsidiaries, and the BHF runs the

largest chain of charity shops in the UK: its retail trading subsidiary operates over 730

shops nationwide. These shops are predominantly staffed by over 20,000 volunteers and

in 2012 were recognised by the Charity Retail Awards as the most profitable charity

retailer. Retail profits are donated to the parent charity. In 2012/13, the British Heart

Foundation group had a turnover of over £260m. Of this, its fundraising income totalled

nearly £100m (an increase of 3% on previous year) and its retail trading income over

£160m. The retail trading subsidiary donated its profits of over £31m to the Charity.

As a result, the BHF spent over £120m on its charitable activities, with three quarters of its

total expenditure on research and a quarter on prevention and care. The BHF is an

organisation of huge complexity, commerciality and expertise. The BHF’s work is

world-class, and the impact of its work is fundamental to the health of the nation.

To find out more, including our ground-breaking fundraising initiatives and partnerships,

please visit www.bhf.org .uk


http://www.bhf.org/

The Role – Job Description

Regional Development Manager, BHF Scotland

Reporting to: Head of Influence and Engagement (I&E)

Hours: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh

Summary of role

To drive the development, dissemination and adoption of evidence based CVD best

practice through facilitating effective engagement, influencing and networking

opportunities using a key account/ relationship management approach across

Scotland

To develop and lead a field based team in Scotland which is focussed on influencing

and engaging internally and externally, addressing the demographic variances across

the region, ensuring appropriate skill sets fit the local need and enables information

sharing, networking and access to specific skills across the region

To lead on business intelligence, stakeholder analysis, engagement and influencing

across Scotland including influencing back into the BHF to inform and drive the BHFs

strategic planning and decision making.

To contribute to the development of the work of the Prevention, Survival and Support

Directorate; work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to

ensure that work is integrated and the opportunities for cross-divisional working is

maximised regionally

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Development

Lead the development of a regional team operating framework and action

planning toolkit, which takes into account local demographic variances, whilst

ensuring consistency in team objectives, regular reporting, priority planning,

impact/ outcomes measures and individual performance monitoring and

management

Produce a RAG rated overarching Action Plan for Scotland which will underpin the

development of a regional and local engagement plan aligned to BHF strategy, the


PS&S operational priorities and the changing demographic of the health and social

care landscape

Identify and feed back to the Head of I and E, innovative models of care, access

and delivery opportunities which support the vision, strategic direction and

delivery of the BHF Prevention, Survival and Support priorities across Scotland;

identifying opportunities to share best practice UK wide. Utilise the robust

evidence and evaluation base of completed BHF Innovation projects, BHF

Commissioning Support portfolio, and external projects and NICE/ SIGN

guidelines to promote spread and adoption of best practice in delivery of CVD

care across Scotland

Lead on the development of a local Professional engagement plan, and feed into

the central

Learning & Development Plan

Contribute to an annual team management, performance and talent management

plan, including succession planning, and personal development of team members,

including all direct reports, in line with internal process as well as the strategic

direction of the team

Work closely with Head of I and E and other team leaders to ensure training and

development initiatives are in place for the team

Work with the team to develop a better understanding of the entire organisation and

their own work priorities to inform their personal and team action plans

Develop, with the Head of I and E, consistent and rigorous standards for measuring

success and share these outcomes with the team

Ensure that all colleagues are clear in decision-making and execution of

responsibilities

Support the recruitment and development of a world class team and ensure a

robust and comprehensive induction programme, for new team members as

required

Work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating BHF values and behaviours,

and fostering a positive working environment.

Stakeholder engagement and influencing Work in collaboration with the Director of Scotland to ensure clarity around PSS

strategic objectives and best practice; contribute and support as required to ensure


a cohesive approach and vision of BHF is adopted and demonstrated internally

and externally

Listen, Engage and develop effective influencing relationships with all key

stakeholders including Health and Social Care service purchasers and providers,

local strategic networks and other charities to drive awareness of the BHF

prevention, survival and support priorities, adapted to the local context to ensure

relevance and work with local stakeholders to influence and inform their local

CVD development plans

Contribute to the development of a network of local champions and supported

local stakeholder groups, utilising the BHF Alliance, to promote the reach of the

BHF to Healthcare Professionals across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health

settings, social care and non-traditional providers, to address the changing health

and social care workforce needs and support the spread and adoption of CVD best

practice at scale and pace

Harness local engagement opportunities across Scotland to identify workforce

learning and development opportunities; identify key local stakeholder networks to

develop or signpost to a portfolio of training and resources for Health and Social

Care Professionals (HCP’s) to optimise delivery of the best possible care to people

living with or at risk of developing CVD

Build strategic relationships with CVD and MCN leads in Scotland, and broaden

those relationships to ensure the Influencing and Engagement team drive local

network engagement

Harness the local engagement with key stakeholders to inform and influence

BHF strategic planning and priority focus

Contribute to the development of the Best Practice Portfolio content, utilising

core clinical expertise within the team.

Key account and relationship management Lead in Scotland on the implementation, embedding and sustainability of a Key

Account

Relationship Management engagement model for the team

Develop team and personal objectives which reflect and embrace this new

approach.


Provide training and regular reviews and contact to ensure the approach is being

appropriately utilised by the team and the impact is measured.

Ensure effective cross organisational working and joint planning through

communication of PSS objectives, targets, achievements and developments at

cross BHF team meetings in Scotland

Work effectively and collaboratively with and across all BHF departments on

joint projects, campaigns and funding opportunities

Work with the HoD of I and E to maximize the impact of the work being

undertaken by PSS to implement the BHF strategy

Lead team in Scotland to develop and maintain effective relationships with a

range of external experts, partners and stakeholders

To keep stakeholders up to date with activity and progress, through presentation,

meetings and written reports.

Database and information management Capture, manage and share data appropriately and in compliance with data

protection rules

Other To lead new projects as required

To work as project lead or part of a project group on PS&S /BHF wide projects as

required

To produce routine and ad-hoc reports and project updates as necessary

To represent BHF on external committees and working groups as required

Person Specification

Knowledge, training & qualifications Health related qualification e.g. Nursing

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Leadership qualification or equivalent experience at senior manager level

Knowledge or experience of the voluntary sector and the NHS

Programme management qualification or significant PM experience


Knowledge of health care issues relating to CVD, relevant national (UK and

Scotland) legislation and guidelines, and good practice within heart health issues is

essential

Advanced user of all MS Office applications

Experience Experience of leading and developing a programme or service

Extensive leadership and line management experience

Experience of Professional Clinical engagement and leading a multidisciplinary

regional/ field based team

Experience of marketing and promoting a service or product

Experience of working in an acute and/or primary healthcare environment

Experience of leading and creating partnerships and joint ventures

Experience of implementing policies and procedures

Experience of leadership, planning and analysis

Experience of evaluating (directly or through commissioning or working

with external evaluation) the effectiveness of health care services

Experience of working with service users in the development of

services

Skills & attributes Ability to listen, engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop clear, efficient and logical

plans to achieve goals

Analytical approach; be able to understand and translate pieces of work, or

information, to identify BHF priorities, where BHF work can impact and how to use

the information to drive and

develop best practice to improve CVD services

Diplomacy in difficult situations and ability to inspire trust in others by treating all

individuals in a fair and consistent manner

Performance management skills in relation to staff and project delivery

Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others – transformational leadership

Able to prioritise own workload

Excellent interpersonal skills and report writing


Ability to work as part of complex team/structure

Flexibility and open to challenges

Ability to collaborate effectively

Committed approach to patient and customer focus and care

Values

Our values ensure that everything we do as an organisation is aligned to the fight for

every heartbeat.

They are a call to action for every one of us and the benchmark against which we

measure ourselves and our applicants:

Brave

It takes heroic qualities to fight heart disease

InformedOur fight is real. We’re always armed with knowledge and seek to know more. This

makes the story behind our fight authentic.

Compassionate

We take personal interest in the hearts and minds of everyone around us.

DrivenWe know the need is urgent. Our relentless determination to succeed ensures we use

the knowledge we have to make things happen.

Terms and Conditions Annual Leave; 30 days plus public holidays

Pension; Group Personal Pension with Standard Life

Healthcare; including Eye Care Vouchers & Denplan

Bike Loan & Cycle to Work Scheme

Child Care Vouchers


Job Advertisement

Regional Development Manager, British Heart Foundation Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Scotland

Salary: c.£42,000 p/a + car allowance + benefits

Application closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st of November 2015

Interviews: Wednesday 11th of November

Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer. For over 50 years our work has

been central to the discoveries of vital treatments that are changing the fight against heart

disease.

We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills and first-class communication

skills to be the face of British Heart Foundation (BHF) in Scotland and to convene and

coordinate our Scotland Leadership team.

You will work across our diverse and ambitious organisation, including managing the

BHF’s policy and advocacy activity in Scotland. As a key member of our team you will be

responsible for seeking opportunities to raise BHF presence and campaigns in line with

our strategy and plans.

The successful candidate will have proven track record in leadership and management,

preferably in a similar environment and will be a driven individual, able to lead cross-

organisational projects within a matrix organisation.

We need someone who has experience of representing an organisation to senior external

stakeholders, including Government and the media, and who has strong influencing and

negotiating skills. A good understanding of the Scottish health care, policy or research

sectors is a must.


In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for an exciting and growing

organisation that offers a welcoming and supportive working environment and fantastic

career progression.

Further information on BHF, the role and how to apply is available by clicking the Apply button above or visiting www.aspenpeople.co.uk/bhf

For a confidential discussion on the role please contact Donogh O’Brien or Mhairi

Higgins on 0141 212 7555.


http://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/bhf

Application Process We trust that you have found the information in this pack both useful and informative.

To apply, please send an up to date CV and covering letter / supporting statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages) to Hannah Birtwistle-Craine by email – [email protected] or by post to Aspen People Ltd, 5th Floor, 78 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB quoting reference G965).

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their covering letter / supporting statement against the job description and person specification. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role.

We would also be grateful if you could include the following information:

Current salary / package. Current notice period. Details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted

until offer stage or without prior consent)

Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours - if you do not receive this please contact Hannah Birtwistle-Craine.

Recruitment Process Timeline:

We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will hopefully help you plan your diary:

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 1st of November 2015Longlist interviews: Wednesday 11th of November


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