Employer: Unlimit Health
Location: Remote/Flexible, preferably UK-based. Quarterly travel to London required, with additional travel as necessary.
Temporary: fixed-term contract until 31 May 2028 (Maternity Cover)
Working hours: Full time
Salary: £74,758.84 - £83,289.47/year
Closing date: Sun 6th Dec 2026
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Job Title: Deputy Director: Access (Fixed-term)
Salary: Expected full-time salary range: £74,758.84 - £83,289.47. Offered salary will be based on engagement model, location and relevant skills and experience.
Reporting to: Executive Director
Direct reports: Includes Technical Team line management responsibilities and requires experience of effectively leading, supporting, and developing team members
Contract: Full time, fixed-term contract until 31 May 2028 (Maternity Cover)
Location: Remote/Flexible, preferably UK-based. Quarterly travel to London required, with additional travel as necessary.
Unlimit Health
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
• Evidence-based disease elimination support
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
• Building collaborative partnerships
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
• Reduced productivity
• Internal organ damage
• Impaired child development
• Reduced school attendance
• Increased risk of HIV in women
• Infertility
Purpose of the post
The Deputy Director – Access in the Technical Team will have significant experience of working in sub-Saharan Africa, with advanced technical knowledge in, and understanding of, the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases. You will be responsible for the direct and indirect provision of technical guidance required to support the governments of endemic countries to reach their control and elimination targets, namely for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, specifically around access to and delivery of treatment.
As an experienced people manager, you will foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture within the technical team, supporting the Executive Director to progress strategic priorities. You will ensure the effective functioning of the Technical Team across the virtual working environment through direct management of a number of Technical Advisors, supporting team members to achieve their objectives, develop professionally, and contribute effectively to Unlimit Health's strategic goals. You will also play a key role in identifying relevant funding opportunities and working closely with the Fundraising Team to develop and submit high-quality funding proposals.
You will be required to represent Unlimit Health in international meetings and support positive engagement with partners, stakeholders and funders. You will have persuasive and clear communication skills, strong influencing skills and a high degree of diplomacy. This role requires outstanding interpersonal relationship building and networking with others as well as a demonstrated ability to work in large programmes and multidisciplinary teams. The DDA will have the ability to identify issues and solve problems where coordination with other stakeholders and a collaborative attitude is key for success.
You will effectively manage priorities in a flexible and adaptive manner, ensuring coherence in the activities of Unlimit Health, communicating strategic priorities and setting clear deliverables. Having excellent leadership skills, you will create and promote a performance culture where colleagues have a strong sense of accountability and fulfilment whilst providing strategic vision and direction, supporting the team to work respectfully and in partnership with our colleagues globally.
To view the full role responsibilities and person specification, please download the job description at this link.
To apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documentation and response to screening questions to WorkNest (recruitment support on behalf of Unlimit Health) via our online portal by Sun 6th Dec 2026:
· A curriculum vitae
· A cover letter outlining relevant experience
Interviews are due to take place on 16th & 17th December, 2026.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the expectations of the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
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