Health Academy Lead
Location: Our Norwich Centres (with travel across Big C sites and events). Some home working may be possible informally
Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible working (regular evenings and weekends)
Salary: £25,902.14 – £28,583.75 FTE (£20,721.71 – £22,867.00 at 28 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Join us for a truly rewarding opportunity to lead Big C’s Health Academy — delivering engaging, evidence-based initiatives that raise awareness of cancer and wellbeing across our communities. You’ll guide a small, passionate team to bring our Health Academy vision to life, developing creative programmes and partnerships that connect, educate, and inspire people to live healthier lives. Together, we improve the lives of local people affected by cancer.
About Big C
Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million in 45 years. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community.
We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 11 charity shops across the region.
Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Big C was awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2023 and offers a supportive environment that values wellbeing and work/life balance.
About the role
As our Health Academy Lead, you’ll play a key part in developing and delivering Big C’s Health Academy strategy and programmes. This includes overseeing flagship projects such as Get Moving, Walking Football, and a range of wellbeing events.
You’ll lead a small team of employees and volunteers, working collaboratively with colleagues across Big C and external partners to deliver inclusive, evidence-based health education that empowers people to improve their wellbeing.
This varied role is perfect for someone who:
- Has proven leadership and team management skills.
- Brings experience in community wellbeing, public health, or health education, ideally supported by an appropriate level 3-4 qualification.
- Can confidently design and deliver engaging training, educational or informative programmes.
- Is passionate about helping others live healthier lives and reducing health inequalities.
If you are viewing this advert on our website, you can also download the full job description here: Health Academy Lead - Job Description and an accessible version here: Health Academy Lead - Job Description - Accessible Version for Visually Impaired.
Why choose Big C?
We’re proud to be a Best Employer (Gold, Eastern Region 2023) and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment that values wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
- 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Company sick pay and life assurance
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid working with some flexibility in hours
- Opportunities for professional development
Our Core Values: Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust, and Honesty.
If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email [email protected] or call 01603 619900.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31 October 2025 however please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.
