Interim Associate Director of Health & Research

Interim Associate Director of Health & Research

6 Month Contract – Subject to Review

NHS Band 8C Mid Point plus HCAS Fringe pro rata, plus Responsibility Allowance if appropriate.

Part Time, All Year Round. Lingfield, Surrey

About Us

Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a child can experience. The loss of any sense of safety, trapped in an unpredictable world, not knowing when their next seizure will happen, where it will happen, who will be there and if they will be hurt.

Living in this unpredictable world takes its toll on a child’s physical and mental health, as well as impacting their education and social life. It can limit opportunities for the rest of their life.

Children with epilepsy have a right to be heard. We are here for them.

Together we can create a society where children and young people with epilepsy have a voice and can live happy, fulfilled lives. Through research that improves diagnosis and treatments, campaigning for children’s rights, and providing innovative tools, information, and practical support for living day-to-day life.

Together we create possible.

Your role

The Associate Director of Health & Research provides senior strategic leadership across nursing, pharmacy, EEG, and research services, shaping clinical practice, driving innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The role contributes to the delivery of the National Health & Wellbeing Strategy and supports the wider Young Epilepsy five‑year strategy. It also oversees key external relationships and marketing activity to enhance the organisation’s profile and impact.

Although not part of the Executive Team the Associate Director of Health will report directly to the CEO providing direction and assurance to the Board and Executive Team.

The role will initially be an Interim 6 month appointment which may result in a permanent appointment.

For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website:

youngepilepsy.org.uk/jobs