Head of Health, Information and Engagement

Muscular Dystrophy UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Head of Health, Information and Engagement to lead their strategy in providing accessible information and impactful community engagement. The successful candidate will help implement a 10-year strategy aimed at enhancing support for individuals with muscle wasting conditions. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including pension contributions and life insurance. Join at an exciting moment to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Cycle scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Instant retail and events discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering information and engagement strategies.
• Understanding of the muscle wasting community.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of trusted information for the muscle wasting community.
• Engage with professionals who support the muscle wasting community.
• Implement Muscular Dystrophy UK's 10-year strategy.

Skills

Commitment to disability issues

Understanding of equality and diversity

Positive attitude

Job description

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle‑wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.

As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.

About you:

The Head of Health, Information and Engagement is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Services and Support Team.

You will play a critical role in delivering Muscular Dystrophy UK’s 10‑year strategy by leading the development and delivery of trusted, accessible information and impactful engagement for both the muscle wasting community and the professionals who support them.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically. This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

Values and behaviours:

• A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
• A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Always demonstrate role model behaviour.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...

Location:

We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).

Closing date:

Sunday, 11th January 2026

First stage interviews likely to be held between Thursday, 15th January and Friday, 16th January 2026

Successful candidates will be invited for a second stage interview to be held on week commencing on the 19th January 2026

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

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