Job Description

One in five of us has problems with our breathing. Millions more are at risk. We’re the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs. We offer hope, help and a voice. Our research finds new ways to prevent, treat and cure lung disease. Our support gives people who struggle to breathe the skills, knowledge and confidence to take control of their lives. And together, we’re campaigning for clean air and better services.

Do you want to give a voice to people affected by lung conditions? Then this could be the job for you. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and experience to manage our involvement programme for a 12-month period. The role would be based from our London office however we would consider applications from candidates that wanted to work from home for 2-3 days per week. 

The work of the BLF must be steered by the experiences and needs of people affected by lung conditions. We also need to promote and represent these experiences and needs through our campaigns, policy work and other channels.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing our online patient panels, running virtual consultations for internal departments and external partners
• Working with internal departments to run surveys, focus groups and other forms of consultation as needed
• Finding case studies to reflect and promote the voice of people with lung conditions in our work
• Empowering and supporting people with lung conditions to speak at internal and external events  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people with a chronic health condition.

Not only are we the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs but also a fantastic employer. We’ve been nationally recognised as a fantastic place to work, earning a place at no.45 in The Sunday Times Best 100 Not for Profit Organisations. This is a great achievement as only the organisations with the highest level of employee engagements qualify for the list.

We also offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits including our cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), pension scheme and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose lives are changed by lung disease.

If you wish to apply for this role, please visit our website for further information and for details on how to apply.