Social Impact & Community Enterprise Manager (Food Insecurity) - 6m FTC

At Simplyhealth, our purpose is to improve access to healthcare for all in the UK. Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. As a certified B Corp with more than 150 years of heritage, we're committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible and inclusive for everyone. Were looking for an entrepreneurial social impact leader to join our ESG team. The central purpose of the role is to design a community-focused initiative, inspired by leading models such as The Felix Project and Cook for Good, to address food insecurity in Hampshire. During the 6-month contract, youll create the business case for the initiative developing a vision and operating model aligned with community needs, based on local needs analysis and stakeholder mapping. Youll present the business case to the Board and, if successfully approved, the 6m FTC will be extended with a multi-year investment. At this point, your role would change from business case to implementation and delivery. Your focus would be creating and scaling a Community Interest Company (CIC), working closely with local communities, partners and funders to deliver a sustainable and high-impact solution. Responsibilities at that point would include: Financial modelling oDevelop financial models, forecasts and funding strategies, and build a diversified income model, whilst ensuring strong financial governance Investment oIdentify and secure initial investment from grants, philanthropic sources, impact investors and local corporate partners Partnerships and ecosystem building oNegotiate and manage partnerships to ensure reliable food supply and effective delivery to those most in need Programme design and delivery Community engagement and safeguarding Leadership and governance oRecruit, lead and develop and small, high-performing team oEstablish CIC governance structures, including Board engagement Whats in it for you? As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes: Group bonus scheme Generous pension with a 6% pension gift from us 36 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days) Flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against some great benefits such as critical illness, private healthcare scheme, shopping vouchers and more) Your own health plan Access to a wellbeing hub Shopping discounts Recognition awards healthcare scheme healthcare scheme Give as you earn 3 volunteering days We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, youll be able to enjoy our smart working approach This means you can flex when and where you spend your time. xwwtmva For many of us this means day to day work can be handled remotely, but there will also be times when we need to come together in the office to collaborate, attend training sessions, induction, briefings and more.