Position Title: Head of Engagement Reports to: Flourishing Lives Board of Trustees Line Manager to: Freelance Reflective Practice therapists, delivery partners, and volunteers. Hours: Part-time, 3 days (22.5 hours) per week. Salary: £43,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE) Application deadline: 5pm on Wednesday 26th February Job Purpose: This role offers an excellent opportunity for exploring growth and strategic development, and will be ideal for anyone who is passionate about the arts and ageing and who wants to help make London a truly great place to age creatively. The Head of Engagement will work alongside the Programme Director to co-lead and manage Flourishing Lives' strategic direction, finances, and operations. Working with the Programme Director and Board of Trustees, they will create and manage a strategic We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups in our field. Please tell us about any access needs we can meet to support your application process. The recruitment process will consist of two stages: Prior to your interview(s), you will be provided with the interview questions in advance and informed of the names and affiliations of the interview panel members. Many thanks for considering applying for this role, and we look forward to hearing from you! Person specification: Further details: https://flourishinglives.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Head-of-Engagement-JD-vff.pdf Strategic Leadership The Flourishing Lives Executive team consists of two members of staff: a full-time Programme Director and part-time (0.6 FTE) Head of Engagement. The Head of Engagement will provide vision, leadership and direction in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, Programme Director, Lived Experience Action & Advisory Groups, arts and wellbeing partner organisations, and community groups. Financial Management Co-develop and implement, with the Programme Director, a funding strategy, including budget management. Programmes Responsible for the Reflective Practice, Intergenerational practice and Best practice programmes, Age Activism campaigns and policy work. Partnerships Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships. Ensure an inclusive culture and ethos of warmth, respect, best practice, and good communication. Communications and Marketing Work with the Programme Director on the creation and delivery of the communications and marketing strategy. Please email a CV and covering letter (max. 500 words) explaining why you think you'd be suitable for the role. In your covering letter, please outline your experience, with Please email your CV, covering letter, and statement to David, Programme Director.Job Summary
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Flourishing Lives is looking for a new Head of Engagement to join our Executive staff team.
framework to ensure that the Flourishing Lives coalition continues to be a hub for best practice, creativity, inclusion, and innovation across the older people's arts and wellbeing sector.
First-round interviews will be conducted online on Monday, March 10th and Tuesday, March 11th.
Successful candidates will be invited to a second-round in-person interview at Hoxton Hall (130 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH) on Tuesday, March 18th. Job Requirements
Flourishing Lives always aims to be caring; collaborative; inclusive; and committed to positive social change. These are our values as an organisation. It's essential you feel comfortable with this, and can work in this way.
Essential criteria:
Strong commitment to Flourishing Lives' Mission and Values.
Experience of arts and creativity in a health and wellbeing context.
Strong commitment to social justice and addressing inequalities of access to arts and wellbeing services.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience of working with partners and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Experience of developing strategic partnerships to achieve mission-driven outcomes in a relevant sector.
Experience of financial / budget management.
An ability to drive projects to completion.
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PLEASE SEE THE LINK TO THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A MORE DETAILED SPECIFCATION.
Our new strategy focuses empowering Older People's Leadership and Intersectional Lived Experience and Expertise at the heart of older people's arts and wellbeing services.
Please also include a short statement (approx. 400 words) in response to the question ‘How can we empower Older People’s Leadership across the arts and wellbeing sector?’
We’d also appreciate it if you could fill out this Equality, Diversity & Representation Monitoring form when you apply: https://flourishinglives.typeform.com/to/Abj2n1z9