Deputy Director of Capacity Building

Overview

Lead and strengthen emergency preparedness and response through capacity building initiatives.

You have:

• Right to work in the UK at the time of application.
• Experience in leading complex capacity building programmes in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in emergency health programming.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing systems and procedures.
• Ability to travel for training delivery internationally.

Are you an experienced humanitarian leader who has a passion for strengthening emergency preparedness and response through capacity building initiatives?

• Hours: Full-time

• Pay: Up to £63,300 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience

• Duration: Permanent

• Right to work: Applications are accepted only from those with the right to work in the UK.

• Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As the principal partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

Following a period of considerable growth in size and complexity of UK-Med’s capacity building portfolio we are seeking an experienced humanitarian leader to join our team in this pivotal role. Our portfolio continues to grow at pace with current priorities and projects covering training and preparation of emergency response staff, developing and consolidating our simulation exercise capability, piloting remote capacity building and TeleHealth, partnering with peer Emergency Medical Teams for capacity building and supporting university programmes.

The Deputy Director of Capacity Building will work with key internal and external stakeholders on successfully delivering UK-Med’s capacity building portfolio, develop and implement effective systems and procedures for training delivery and monitoring, and lead a team of talented training and capacity building professionals from various backgrounds. The role will involve travel for training delivery in the UK and internationally as well as occasionally deploying to humanitarian responses and existing country programmes.

The successful candidate will be an experienced humanitarian leader with a wealth of experience in emergency response, ideally in health programming. You will be passionate and experienced in contributing your own humanitarian expertise and experience to capacity building development and delivery from programme design to activity levels. You will have a strong track record of building and implementing systems and procedures for delivery and monitoring of complex programme portfolios, preferably within humanitarian capacity building.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Deputy Director of Capacity Building - June 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Response to the following question:

“Please describe your experience in leading complex capacity building programmes in humanitarian contexts. (Max 500 words)” Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 1st July 2025

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. UK-Med is unfortunately unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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