We are recruiting for a Deputy Director, A Fairer Start About Nesta We are Nesta, the UK''s innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society''s biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives, and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet. For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation. Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better. Find out more at nesta.org.uk About this mission: A Fairer Start We want to break the link between family background and life chances. Our mission is that from 2030 every child has the same chance of developing to their full potential in the early years. We are focusing on improving the outcomes of children from low-income backgrounds during early childhood because this is when the foundations of physical, emotional and social development are laid. However, babies and young children growing up in poverty are more likely to miss out on the resources and experiences needed for healthy development. We are working on improving children''s early outcomes by ..... full job details .....