To lead a health-focussed unit hosted in a Medical Royal College that aims to change the way Scotland tackles obesity prevention and healthy food policy.
To challenge the understanding of a healthy diet, obesity (and what a healthy weight looks like) and associated risks with key groups, decision makers and individuals in public policy, media, health and beyond.
To identify and challenge the public and private sector interests that directly shape the obesogenic environment to identify and influence action required.
To shape the political and policy agenda through direct engagement with senior decision-takers to enable the change needed to deliver population health measures.
To develop and inspire a successful, engaged team that can deliver agreed aspirations.
In conjunction with and as directed by the Steering Group, to lead, develop and monitor programmes of work, overseeing delivery and ensuring that programmes are evidence-based, outcome-focussed, fully aligned with strategic priorities, seeking to promote a healthy diet and thus change the prevalence and profile of overweight and obesity in Scotland.
About You - Knowledge, Experience and Skill Set Required
Essential
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Terms of Employment
The post-holder will report to the Steering Group which will be made up of representatives from the Scottish Academy of Royal Medical Colleges, the NHS and other subject matter experts.
Obesity Action Scotland will be collocated at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The post holder will be an employee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
The post-holder will report to the Obesity Action Scotland Steering Group on matters related to strategy, policy and programmes and will report to the CEO of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on all other matters. The full job description is available for download below.
Benefits
Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post.
*Hybrid working enables employees to work both in the College and remotely. As part of this arrangement, employees will be required to spend at least 50% of their working time in the College, with the days being subject to the needs of the business.
We promote an agile, flexible workforce and while this is a full‐time post, applications from individuals seeking less than full time, job‐share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome.
If you believe you have the skills to be part of our team then apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form via recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk
The closing date is Thursday 29th February 2024 at 12 noon.
We anticipate interviews will be held week beginning 11th or 18th March 2024.
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the post in more detail please contact recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk
An informal discussion with the Chair of the Obesity Action Scotland Steering Group can be arranged between Wednesday 14 February and Friday 23rd February.
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