Portfolio Manager leading air pollution health initiatives with community partners in London boroughs. Advocating for clean air and health equity in urban environments through partnerships.
Responsibilities
Lead on strategy delivery for the Amplifying Voices strand of the Health Effects of Air Pollution programme.
Lead the funding partnership lifecycle from idea through development, decision, contracting, management to exit. This includes:
Bringing projects and partnerships through our internal funding decision-making process, working closely with partner organisations to co-develop these
Guiding and supporting existing community partners as they deliver to achieve our mutual goals
Working with our evaluation team and external evaluation experts to develop and deliver evaluation plans for projects and partnerships
Assisting organisational development of partners, through commissioning grants plus support
Driving an inclusive/non-extractive due diligence process
Plan and deliver ways to scale solutions and grow impact through influencing, in collaboration with community partners and internal teams across the organisation, such as policy and influencing, communications, and evidence and impact. This includes:
Building diverse, cross-sector partnerships
Convening and supporting community partners to collaborate and influence policy and decision-makers
Deliver thought leadership for your area of focus to influence relevant stakeholders, e.g. blog writing, attending and speaking at events
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Requirements
An ability to work with community-centred and racial justice-focused organisations in alignment with a wider strategy
Comfortable working independently in uncertainty on issues that are complex in nature and don’t have silver bullet solutions
A creative strategic thinker who can look at a complex problem and come up with solutions
Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage a wide set of partners in the delivery of our work, across sectors and at a local, national and international level
Inclusive and high-quality communication skills
Comfortable with a wide range of audiences – from government and policy makers to voluntary and community sector organisations
A growth mindset where you look at problems and issues as opportunities to learn and are constantly seeking to help others to grow and overcome their challenges
Ability to seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear
Comfortable handling uncertainty and navigating complexity
An understanding of the foundation blocks for what makes organisations effective in the work they lead
A demonstrable commitment to equity, racial justice and good health for all
Experience of working with social movements that have built from awareness raising to action
Experience in or knowledge of one or more of the following areas will be an advantage (list not exhaustive):
Living or growing up in diverse urban areas;
Philanthropy and funding;
Voluntary and community organisations;
Racial justice;
Community organising, movement building or campaigning;
Statutory bodies such as local authorities; or
The healthcare system
Benefits
Up to 12% employer pension contributions
Annual personal development budget
Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
Shower facilities and bike lock area.
Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
Subsidies for glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Job title
Portfolio Manager – Health Effects of Air Pollution
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