Health Improvement and Innovation Lead

Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week

Location:Hybrid (40% from the office in Leeds - normally Mondays and Thursdays)

Salary: 30000 - 36500

Contract:Permanent

DBS: A basic DBS check will be required (please read our Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offendersor ourFAQs)

About us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive ambitious supportive and committed to creating aworld without limitsfor people with epilepsy.

As we achieve the goals in our 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate supportive and committed team.

We understand the importance of a work life balance and thats why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this.

By operating a flexible and supportive approach we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.

If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!

About the role

As our Health Improvement and Innovation Lead youll be driving projects that can change lives. This is your chance to stand at the forefront of innovation leading initiatives that transform care improve health outcomes and build a fairer more inclusive healthcare system for people living with epilepsy.

This is a dynamic hands-on role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Youll work across research the NHS technology and directly with people affected by epilepsy bringing their voices experiences and ideas into the heart of everything you do.

In this role you will:

• Lead and deliver bold innovative health improvement projects from idea to impact.
  
• Build powerful partnerships across the NHS academia and industry to drive lasting change.
  
• Champion the voices of people with epilepsy making sure their lived experiences shape better care and health policy.
• Show real results using data evaluation and evidence to demonstrate the difference your work makes.

If youre passionate about improving health outcomes breaking down barriers and ensuring people with epilepsy are heard and represented in the systems that serve them this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power ofcollaboration and teamwork so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week normally on Mondays and Thursdays for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy

About you

Youre someone who pairs project management expertise with a deep genuine commitment to improving health outcomes. You thrive on collaboration innovation and turning insight into action.

Youll bring:

• Proven experience leading or coordinating projects in healthcare research or quality improvement.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with confidence working across sectors and professional levels.
• A strong understanding of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) and how to centre lived experience in healthcare and research.
• Excellent organisation communication and evaluation skills able to turn complex ideas into practical impactful plans.

Experience working within or alongside the NHS or in a research environment would be a strong advantage.

If youre proactive collaborative and driven by the belief that health systems should work for everyone wed love to hear from you.

Click here for the job description and person specification

Interested

If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal or alternatively if you still have some questions before applyingyou can contact us for a friendly informal chat at emailprotected

We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds identities abilities or circumstances to feel valued and respected to participate fully.We know that inclusivity isnt about numbers; its about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyones voice is heard needs are met and contributions are acknowledged.

We recognise that each persons experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader this means we encourage applications from disabled people and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

Safer Recruitment

Epilepsy Action will ensure that all staff and volunteers who workin roles which are legally entitled to get a DBS or Access NI (NorthernIreland) check are screened appropriate to the role.

If a DBS or Access NI check reveals a conviction for a sexual offence against a child or vulnerable adult whenever it was committed that individual is not suitable for that role and will not be recruited. Any other convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

For further information please see our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy or contact emailprotected

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 11am

Interviews:Week commencing 15th December 2025

Recruitment process: We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30 minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to formal interview.

If you want to find out more about what it is like to work with us visitour jobs webpageand review our FAQs.

If you have a disability or long term health condition and feel that you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment as part of the process please contact emailprotected

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.