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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced strategic lead to drive the next phase of our Right to Health campaign. This new role will work with our experienced and well respected team and our extensive network, to make the political case for the better legal recognition and real-world protection for the right to health.
An ideal candidate
You will be a passionate and experienced advocate for health, human, social or environmental rights, committed to driving meaningful change in the UK. You will bring proven expertise in leading policy, advocacy, or parliamentary engagement work - ideally within health, human rights, social or environmental justice sectors - and thrive in building strong, strategic relationships with government, civil society, and community stakeholders.
You have a good understanding of the structural causes of health inequality and the power of human rights frameworks to address them. You will know how the UK political and parliamentary systems work, and you are skilled at influencing these processes through clear, compelling narratives backed by evidence.
You are able to communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring your message to diverse audiences - from policymakers to grassroots activists. You are confident working independently and collaboratively within a small, flexible team, balancing strategic vision with practical delivery. Your approach is solutions-focused, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of people affected by health inequalities.
Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to join a dynamic and well respected organisation and lead a strategic campaign that challenges the status quo and contributes to a fairer, more just UK.
You have the right to work in the UK and be able to work from home in London or within easy reach of London. A minimum of weekly attendance in London will be required.
This opportunity is open to applicants wishing to deliver the work on a self-employed freelance or employed basis.
For application, please complete:
- the Application Form
- a CV outlining your career (including paid and unpaid work), with any academic and professional qualifications, to date.
Applications that do not include both documents will not be considered.
Thank you!
Join RUHX – Be part of something extra extraordinary.
At RUHX, we’re more than the Official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. We go further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations who drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in our community.
We’re now looking for a highly organised and motivated Community & Volunteer Officer to join our dedicated and fun team. This is your chance to be part of a charity that believes in being positively disruptive, creative and collaborative, all to make a transformative difference for our patients, staff and community.
We’re big enough to make an impact and small enough to care. This means that we believe in creating an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment for all our staff, as we know that a diverse, happy, and healthy team is vital to our success.
Main duties of the job
No two days in our team are the same. We split our time evenly between working flexibly at home and onsite in the office in Bath, as well as being out and about in our community. You will have a varied role which involves managing a wide range of duties and tasks including:
- Build relationships with local groups, companies, schools, and individuals to grow community fundraising income.
Develop and deliver inspiring opportunities for volunteers to support our work. - Provide day-to-day support and communication to our volunteers.
- Represent RUHX at community events, talks, and meetings.
- Help raise awareness of our charity across Bath and the surrounding areas.
We’re looking for a kind and compassionate person who is passionate about the NHS and making a difference to healthcare for our community. A great communicator and team player.
- Proactive, organised and creative in problem solving.
- A people person who thrives on building relationships and inspiring others.
- Experienced in volunteer coordination and/or community engagement.
- Passionate about health and wellbeing in our local community.
- Comfortable with regular evening/weekend work and travel in the region.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent appropriate work experience
- Evidence of a qualification in Fundraising or Marketing
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Institute of Fundraising
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working in Volunteers & Community Fundraising including managing and delivering large projects and events from initiation to completion on own.
- Experience of carrying out risk assessments
- Experience in managing & working with individual volunteers and groups, securing their effort and commitment and maintaining a high level of customer care.
- Sound understanding of charity law, fundraising regulations and best practice relating to sponsorship, donated support, public collections, licensing etc
- Experience of working in a fundraising team and office environment and following procedures accurately without significant direction.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in developing and delivering marketing plans including charity media relations, social media and digital marketing.
- Experience of setting, managing and reporting on income and expenditure budgets.
- Knowledge & experience of Raisers Edge relationship management database.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use own initiative and to escalate issues in a timely manner where unable to resolve an issue personally.
- Flexible team player with the ability to prioritise and organise a changing workload and work systematically towards deadlines. High attention to detail and an ability to see a task through to fruition with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use storytelling to communicate a compelling case for support in a way that is comprehensible to supporters and volunteers via a range of channels including public speaking, written communications, social media, telephone and face to face conversations.
- Ability and confidence to communicate effectively in sensitive situations, using patience and tact in relations with supporters, general public and press
- Ability to build credibility with senior volunteers, supporters and RUH staff through the use of effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Advanced Keyboard skills, including good Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- An understanding of the Data Protection Act, GDPR and Fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Ability to analysis problems and work around obstacles. Offering a range of appropriate solutions
Registered Charity
11 - 20
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We’re looking for a Finance and Operations star to support the team across finance administration, HR processes, compliance, and operational logistics. You’ll be a key part of the smooth running of the team that enables us to carry out our work making change with young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.