TESCO NATIONAL CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
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Prevention Programme Manager May 2015
Tesco, Diabetes UK and the BHF joined forces in January 2015. Our charity partnership –
the first of its kind – aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living.
In the UK today, there are seven million people living with cardiovascular disease. 3.5
million people are living with Type 2 diabetes, with a further 11.5 million at high risk of
developing this condition.
Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation joined forces in January 2015 to
raise millions of pounds to fund programmes which reduce the risk of both conditions by
encouraging healthy eating and physical activity. The ultimate ambition for the partnership
is to be a force for positive change in the health of the nation.
Tesco, its customers, colleagues and suppliers aim to raise millions of pounds for the two
charities.
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About British Heart Foundation
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the UK’s single biggest killer and is responsible for
almost 74,000 deaths in the UK every year: the equivalent of an average of 200 deaths
every day or someone dying of a heart attack every seven minutes. Environmental
factors, increasing rates of obesity and excessive alcohol consumption are amongst the
causes of over 750,000 people currently living with heart failure.
For over 50 years, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has funded research, education,
care and awareness campaigns to prevent heart and circulatory conditions; its vision is
one where people do not die prematurely from heart disease. Its pioneering research has
transformed the lives of people affected by these conditions, improving methods of
prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The charity provides vital information to help people reduce their own risk of heart
disease and leads campaigns to encourage Government to implement policies that
minimise the likelihood of developing heart conditions. Recently, the leadership team
have reviewed the strategic approach of the BHF with the help of staff, supporters and
stakeholders. A new strategic plan is being developed to give a powerful focus on the
fight for every heartbeat, and enable the BHF to lead the fight against cardiovascular
disease more effectively.
The new approach centres on an updated mission and vision:
“Our vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from
cardiovascular disease.”
“Our mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease.”
The work will be underpinned by seven strategic themes, each delivered in keeping
with the BHF’s core values: to be brave, compassionate, driven and informed:
1 Research: We will build on our position as a research driven charity and the UK’s
leading independent funder of cardiovascular research.
2 Prevention: We will promote cardiovascular health and the prevention of
cardiovascular disease.
3 Survival: We will lead the fight to improve the UK’s rates of survival following a
cardiovascular event.
4 Support: We will make sure patients and their families receive the best possible
support and information.
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5 Listen, engage and influence: Our work will be informed by the needs and views
of patients and key stakeholders.
6 Grow income: We will deliver an ambitious programme of activity to raise
more money.
7 Run a world class organisation: We will ensure that every part of the charity
is well-led, effective and promotes the spirit and values of the Fight for
Every Heartbeat.
Research is a fundamental part of the BHF’s work, offering funding for project and
programme grants and research fellowships, which have led to ground-breaking
discoveries around the causes and treatments for heart disease. The BHF has also
funded the creation of Centres for Regenerative Medicine, bringing together leading
medicine researchers ultimately focusing on pioneering clinical trials. Other priorities for
the charity are awareness campaigns in schools and the workplace, and lobbying
Government for the prioritisation of heart disease in the national health agenda.
The BHF is wholly funded by the generosity of donors, either through traditional
fundraising methods, retailing or through legacies left to them in supporters’ wills.
The BHF receives minimal public funding and every New Year brings a fresh challenge in
order to fund even more crucial work to fight the UK’s single biggest killer. Over the past
year, over £95m has been raised for the BHF, through initiatives such as the Mending
Broken Hearts Appeal and the famous London to Brighton Bike Ride.
The BHF is a group structure, with four wholly owned subsidiaries, and the BHF runs the
largest chain of charity shops in the UK: its retail trading subsidiary operates over 730
shops nationwide. These shops are predominantly staffed by over 20,000 volunteers and
in 2012 were recognised by the Charity Retail Awards as the most profitable charity
retailer. Retail profits are donated to the parent charity. In 2012/13, the British Heart
Foundation group had a turnover of over £260m. Of this, its fundraising income totalled
nearly £100m (an increase of 3% on previous year) and its retail trading income over
£160m. The retail trading subsidiary donated its profits of over £31m to the Charity.
As a result, the BHF spent over £120m on its charitable activities, with three quarters of
its total expenditure on research and a quarter on prevention and care. The BHF is an
organisation of huge complexity, commerciality and expertise. The BHF’s work is
world-class, and the impact of its work is fundamental to the health of the nation.
To find out more, including our ground-breaking fundraising initiatives and partnerships,
please visit www.bhf.org.uk
National Charity Partnership, Prevention Programme Manager
About Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf
of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.
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We help people manage their diabetes effectively by providing information,
advice and support.
We campaign with people with diabetes and with healthcare professionals to
improve the quality of care across the UK’s health services.
We fund pioneering research into care, cure and prevention for all types of
diabetes. We promise to involve and include people affected by and at risk of
diabetes from all kinds of backgrounds in helping us shape our services and work.
We work to prevent the rising number of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
through risk assessment, early diagnosis, and by communicating how healthy
lifestyle choices can help many people avoid or delay its onset.
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There are currently 3.8 million people in the UK with diabetes, including an estimated
630,000 people who have Type 2 diabetes but do not know it. That number is set to rise
dramatically over the next 10 years. At the same time, healthcare and support for people
with diabetes is often not good enough to ensure that people with diabetes can live as
healthy and long lives as possible and to reduce the huge and growing costs, mostly
arising from people not being helped to reduce or avoid preventable complications.
Diabetes UK has demonstrated some real successes in providing support for people with
diabetes and improving the quality of healthcare, but we now have brought to the core of
our strategy for the next five years a commitment to increase our reach and our impact
dramatically in the face of the scale of the growth in diabetes.
By 2019, we will aim to:
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Work towards solutions to diabetes care, prevention and cure through our
own research commitment and help increase the overall investment in UK
diabetes research.
Support and serve more people with diabetes and their families in a targeted way,
especially people from minority and deprived communities, with a particular
emphasis on providing education and emotional support for people to manage their
condition effectively. We will develop partnerships to help support more older
people, people with mental health issues and young people with Type 1 diabetes.
Have more local health systems adopting good practice models of integrated care,
delivering education for self-management and making hospitals safer places for
people with diabetes. We will help people get better primary care.
Make a real contribution to reducing the rise of Type 2 diabetes, through
improving the NHS Health Check and in the meantime, by offering risk
assessments in a range of settings.
To find out more about Diabetes UK go to www.diabetes.org.uk
National Charity Partnership, Prevention Programme Manager
THE ROLE
Prevention Programme Manager
Reporting To:
Head of Prevention Programme
Contract:
Fixed-term contract
Hours:
Full time (35 hours)
Location:
Camden or home based
Overall purpose of the role
To design, deliver and evaluate a series of specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
Type 2 diabetes prevention events and activities, online and in regions throughout the UK
over the next 2.5 years
Main Duties and Responsibilities
 To plan, manage and deliver a series of CVD and Type 2 diabetes prevention events in
key areas around the UK, to ensure delivery of the partnership’s ambition
 To lead on the procurement, commissioning and securing of appropriate and high
quality delivery partners, goods and services
 To develop, implement and evaluate CVD and Type 2 diabetes online and face to face
learning resources
 To ensure target audiences and aligned teams within each partner organisation are
involved and consulted in programme design and implementation
 To work with marketing and communications colleagues from across the partnership
and three partner organisations to ensure promotion to and attendance of key target
audiences
 To be responsible for producing project plans, targets and performance indicators, as
well as reporting documents for managers, partner organisations and key stakeholders
 To set up quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation systems for training courses,
events and activities
 To ensure accurate reporting and adherence to standards
 To be responsible for ensuring that monitoring and evaluation data is recorded in order
to demonstrate outcomes, the impact of the partnership and share learning with all
partners
Line management:
 To line manage and support a Prevention Programme Coordinator and other delivery
staff and volunteers around the UK
Budget and Finance:
 To set, manage and work within agreed budgets to ensure that best value is achieved
for the Tesco Charity Partnership
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 To provide financial forecasts, reports and analysis to managers, partners and
stakeholders
 To put into place flexible plans that allow for fluctuating income levels
 To identify third party providers and partnership opportunities to add value to the
programme through contribution of additional resources
General:
 To capture learning and adapt plans as a result, in order to improve outcomes
 Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of Prevention, Tesco
Charity Partnership
 To undertake evening and weekend work when the role requires
 To represent the Tesco Charity Partnership and partner organisations positively at all
times
Person Specification
Requirement
Behavioural
Values:
Essential
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships at every level
Quality of work and influencing skills creates trust and respect from
colleagues and donors
Proactive and tenacious approach
Seeks innovative solutions to client needs
Shows resilience in stressful situations
High attention to detail and consistent follow-through
Self-motivated: able to work alone as well as in a team
Qualifications /
Education
Public Health, Health promotion, Health Education or Health Professional
qualification or equivalent experience
Programme management qualification (Prince 2, MSP or equivalent)
desirable
Experience of delivering complex projects
Experience:
A proven track record of successful event management
Effective management of large expenditure budgets
Line Management and development of team members
Experience of setting up and monitoring agreements with delivery partners
Monitoring and evaluating projects
Working with multiple partners
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Working with health providers (CVD or diabetes) desirable
Skills and
Knowledge:
In depth knowledge of delivering multi-faceted Prevention plans (or
equivalent community engagement, service development or health related
plans)
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships at every level
Proactive and creative thinker
High attention to detail and consistent follow-through
Ability to work within a team, display leadership qualities and delegate
where appropriate
Organised approach to project based work and ability to multi-task
Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
Clear and concise verbal and written skills
Access to a car and a full driving license is essential for this role (car
allowance payable)
Flexibility - willingness to work some weekends and evenings
Other:
Demonstrate a commitment and an empathy to the programme objectives
and the mission, vision and values of the charities
Must be willing to travel across the UK on a regular basis and be willing to
work in a multi-site workplace
The role may entail evening and weekend work and the occasional
overnight stay
National Charity Partnership, Prevention Programme Manager
Job Advertisement
Want to be part of a unique partnership that has the potential to reach millions of
people across the UK?
Prevention Programme Manager - Tesco National Charity Partnership
Contract:
Fixed-term contract to 31 December 2017
Hours:
Full time (35 hours)
Location:
Camden or home based
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 p/a + benefits
Application closing Date:
2 June 2015
Interviews:
9 & 10 June 2015
In the UK today, there are 7 million people living with cardiovascular disease. There are
3.5 million people are living with Type 2 diabetes, with a further 11.5 million at high risk
of developing this condition.
Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation joined forces in January 2015 to
raise millions of pounds to fund programmes which reduce the risk of both conditions
by encouraging healthy eating and physical activity. The ultimate ambition for the
partnership is to be a force for positive change in the health of the nation.
As the Programme Manager for this ground-breaking partnership you will be
responsible for driving and delivering a series of evidence based interventions
designed to support prevention of the risk of incidence of cardiovascular disease and
Type 2 diabetes across local communities, families and Tesco staff and customers.
Reporting to the Head of Prevention you will be a highly motivated individual, and have
strong project or programme experience of delivering complex programmes in a
demanding and dynamic environment.
We’re excited about our ground-breaking partnership and the difference we’re going to
make. If you are too, and think you have the skills, attitude and experience we’re
looking for to help make a lasting difference to the health of the nation, we’d love to
hear from you.
National Charity Partnership, Prevention Programme Manager
Application Process
If you would like to apply for this position, please provide the following:
 An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional
qualifications.
 A Supporting Statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages). Please ensure your
statement addresses the Person Specification criteria and explain why you are
interested in the role.
For more information and to apply, go to
https://jobs.bhf.org.uk/BHF/Vacancies/VacancyMenu.asp
Select the appropriate vacancy and click ‘Apply for Job’.
Next Steps
 Closing date for applications
 Interviews
2 June 2015
9 & 10 June 2015
National Charity Partnership, Prevention Programme Manager
Programme Director
Jenna Hall
Team Administrator
Interim: Vanessa Fung
Head of Prevention
Babs Evans
Head of Fundraising
Hannah Chuhan
Fundraising
Administrator
Theodora Karavasili
Regional Account
Manager - Scotland
Kirsty Doran
Digital Content
Manager
Ysabel Schonegevel
Senior Stores
Manager
Fiona Kearney
Distribution Manager
Kelly Goodall
Regional Account
Manager - Wales
Adele Harries
Nicholas
Regional Account
Manager - South East
Victoria Humphrey
Regional Fundraising
Manager - North West
Natalie Smart
Regional Fundraising
Manager - Northern
Ireland
Fionnuala Savage
Regional Fundraising
Manager - East
Rob Clark
Regional Fundraising
Manager - North East
(Vacant)
Regional Fundraising
Manager - Midlands
Kirsty Mullock
Regional Fundraising
Manager - South West
Rebecca Fowler
Head Office Manager
Natasha Reynolds
PR and Media
Manager
Lucy Jones
Marketing and Brand
Manager
Nathalie Depledge
starts 25 May
Designer
Interim: Wendy Sabel
Prevention
Programme Manager
(Vacant)
Prevention
Programme
Coordinator
(Vacant)
Physical Activity
Programme Manager
Alex Davis