Director – UK Humanitarian Innovation HUB Cardiff, Wales
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London or remote within UK
Full Time
35 hours per week
£70,000 - £72,100
Sunday 19 February
2023
The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) was founded in 2020 with the aim of solving big humanitarian problems. Hosted by Elrha and funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) currently until 2025, our work focuses on accelerating the development of the humanitarian innovations and strengthening the sector, fostering creative and rigorous solutions by actively bringing people together (researchers, humanitarian responders, donors, communities, and the private sector) and using resources strategically to leverage the best expertise and best intent.
Do you have robust knowledge and experience of the Humanitarian sector and have experience of affecting positive change? Are you a thought leader, experienced in driving evidence based innovation and research practices with the ability to guide and facilitate new and improved ways of tackling humanitarian challenges?
We’re seeking an individual to inspire and convene global expertise and knowledge, bringing together diverse partners and networks to tackle major innovation challenges. Excellent communication and partnership management skills will be required, along with an outstanding ability to plan and deliver impactful results.
Our Director plays the lead role in building the profile, activities and reputation of the UKHIH, positioning the Hub as a global leader in international humanitarian innovation research and development.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate:
- Considerable knowledge of the humanitarian sector and experience of driving strategic collaborations to drive innovative ways of working.
- Experience of working in a highly strategic leadership role with responsibility for leveraging expertise and optimising impact.
- A strong and practiced understanding of evidence-based research and innovation approaches in the humanitarian sector, including fragile and conflict affected contexts.
- A successful track record of building reputation and influencing global policy agendas to create sustained change.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate a vision to inspire others and develop strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Are you passionate about finding better ways to support communities affected by crises? Do you want to create positive change in the humanitarian sector and you strongly believe you can lead and shape this important initiative? Please read the full job description for further information and contact [email protected] if you have any further queries about your application.
Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. Please note that we will assess your communication skills on the quality of your personal statement and CV as well as any presented achievements.
Please review the full job description for further details. When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children recruitment system.
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Elrha Benefits & Rewards Summary
About Elrha
Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.
Hybrid Working
Elrha is currently transitioning to new hybrid ways of working and with the aim of promoting flexible working practices. Other than the expectation to attend occasional team meetings in person at our office locations in Cardiff and London, employees can chose to work either in their designated office base or at their home within the UK. We are happy to discuss flexible working options and patterns at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Salaries and benefits
Jobs are positioned within the salary structure based on evaluation. New employees will usually be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Elrha is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.
Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), staff discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and life cover.
Pre-employment Checks
Any employment with Elrha will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
- receipt of satisfactory references
- proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role
Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.
Please ensure you read the full job description and complete the Personal Statement as requested in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £70,000.00-£72,100.00 per year
