The BHF’s Medical Directorate is investing in cardiovascular research and innovation, supporting and involving patients and the public, and influencing to save and improve lives. To undertake this the Directorate is structured into four teams: Research, Clinical & Healthcare, Policy & Influencing and Insights & Impact and also has an Operations team.

The BHF is now seeking to appoint a new Associate Medical Director, a senior position within the Research team of the Medical Directorate. The primary function of the role is to provide leadership for our research funding activities. The role also includes liaising with the research community and taking a lead on specific funding initiatives, which may include interactions with and working in partnership with external organisations. You will also act, where appropriate, as a spokesperson for the BHF, and will engage with and support appropriate activities across the BHF. As part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Medical Directorate, the Associate Medical Director will contribute to the development and delivery of the Directorate’s research and overall strategy, and the evaluation of the impact of our work.

The deadline for applications is 9am BST Monday 22nd August. Applications will be considered by the Search Committee in late August. The final interviews and assessments are likely to take place on Monday 12th September.