Health & Nutrition Lead

WVI; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization based in Milton Keynes is looking for a strategic thinker to lead institutional fundraising for global health and nutrition programs. The candidate must have a degree in Health or Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification, with strong proposal development skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and a salary of around £42,750, alongside numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Free parking

Opportunities for faith-based gatherings

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Health or Nutrition.
• Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or International Development.
• Experience with institutional fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising efforts for health and nutrition programmes.
• Support Field Offices with in-country donor strategy development.
• Develop high-quality proposals meeting donor requirements.

Skills

Strong proposal development skills

Passion for global health equity

Strategic thinker

Education

Degree in Health or Nutrition

Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or International Development

Job description

With 75 years of experience our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds even in the most dangerous places inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid 2 days a week in the office

Contract: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week. Permanent

Salary: Circa £42,750

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

Interview Dates: Week commencing 1st December 2025

Job Purpose

Help unlock transformative funding for global health and nutrition. World Vision UK is seeking a strategic thinker to drive institutional income growth across key donors and programmatic sectors.

You will lead UK-level donor engagement support to Field Offices with in-country strategies and build strong technical consortiums. Your expertise will shape high-impact proposals that meet donor requirements and deliver measurable outcomes for vulnerable communities.

We're looking for someone with a degree in Health or Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification in Public Health or International Development. Strong proposal development skills and a passion for global health equity are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising efforts for health and nutrition programmes across multilateral and bilateral donors.
• Coordinate UK-level donor prepositioning and engagement through World Vision partnership.
• Support Field Offices with in-country donor strategy development and positioning.
• Identify and build strategic technical consortium partnerships within and outside the UK.
• Develop and submit high-quality proposals ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organisational strategy.
• Ensure consistency and integration across programme design documents including theory of change, log frames, budgets and narratives.
• Apply learning from donor feedback and sector trends to improve proposal quality and win rates.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. Inspired by our Christian faith we serve alongside children of all faiths and none through long‑term development projects, emergency responses, and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

Benefits

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
• Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
• A welcoming purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

Application Requirements

Please upload your CV with full employment history, explaining any gaps and reasons for leaving. Include a covering letter.

You must have Right to Work in the UK. This role is not sponsored; without documentation your application will not be considered.

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date if a strong candidate is identified.

Equality and Diversity

World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented sections of the community.

As a Disability‑committed employer, we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if needed.

World Vision, a child‑focused organisation, is committed to the safeguarding of children; any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). We will request a Statement of Conduct from previous employers. For more information, see The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

By submitting your application you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

No agencies please.

Additional Information

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Key Skills: Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1