Health Improvement and Innovation Lead
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hybrid Working
Salary: £30,000 - £36,500
Contract: Permanent
DBS: A basic check will be required (For more information please read our Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders or our FAQs)
About us
At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for 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 that's 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, you’ll 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. You’ll 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 you’re 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 know collaboration sparks innovation. That’s why our hybrid team members spend around 40% of their time working together in our Leeds office (on average two days per week, usually Mondays and Thursdays). We work flexibly to make space for creativity, connection and impact — all united by one goal: creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
About you
You’re 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.
You’ll 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 you’re proactive, collaborative, and driven by the belief that health systems should work for everyone — we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal (click apply and you will be redirected).
Closing Date: 7th December
Informal Chat: Week commencing 8th December
Interviews: W/C 15th December
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 visit our jobs webpage and 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 the recruitment team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.