Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer
Location: York
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,300 to £27,682 - Depending on skills and experience
Closing Date: 19 September 2019
Interview date: TBC - week commencing 30th September
About the Role:
The Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Team leads on the delivery of Alzheimer’s Society’s campaigns and public affairs activity at a regional and local level. We work to deliver local policy change to improve the lives and experiences of people affected by dementia.
As Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our ambitious programme of campaigning and influencing work across Yorkshire, the Humber and Lincolnshire. This will include identifying and exploiting opportunities to influence policy, practice and attitudes at local and regional levels. You will raise the awareness and profile of the work of Alzheimer’s Society by identifying and building strong relationships with key local stakeholders, as well as mapping and analysing target audiences, writing briefings, and organising meetings and events.
You will work closely with other teams across the organisation to maximise our impact and influence to ensure dementia is a priority issue among key decision-makers and to affect positive structural change for people affected by dementia. Travel across the East Midlands region and on occasion to London will be required
About You:
We are looking for a proactive individual, with experience of building relationships with a variety of external stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of local and regional government, as well as the health and social care systems in England. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and you will have experience of influencing politicians and/or delivering campaigns.
If you have this experience and expertise, and a belief that we can make a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia, then we’d love to hear from you.
You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy Officer, Political Assistant, Government Policy, Local Government, Community Engagement, Public Relations Officer, Communications Advisor, Communications Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
REF: VAC16575
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Wakefield and Five Towns
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 28 per week
Salary: £15,972 to £16,616 - depending on skills and experience
Closing Date: 19 September 2019
Interview date: Thursday 10th October, Wakefield Office
About the Role:
The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.
As a Dementia Support Worker with our Wakefield team you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. You will also have the opportunity to support our local Dementia Cafés and Singing for the Brain groups alongside Memory Clinic and Hospital support.
About You:
We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.
Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service.
To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
Are you someone who can work well as part of a team and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia? Then take the first step and apply today.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.
REF: VAC16565
Service Co-ordinator (Contract)
Leeds, West Yorkshire (with travel to Meanwood, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay)
£17,336 per annum
Do you have experience of supporting and motivating volunteers? Want to take on a rewarding contract with a charity that has been changing lives for 80 years? If so, read on.
Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Service Co-ordinator to join us on a contract until the 21st October 2020.
Within an engaging and team-oriented environment, you will have the chance to support vital services that are making a positive, lasting impact on your local community.
As a Service Co-ordinator, you will support the delivery of our Healthy Happy Lives Support Service.
The Healthy Happy Lives Support Service aims to reduce isolation in older people through building their confidence to reconnect with their communities.
Covering activities in Meanwood, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay, you will:
- Support colleagues to deliver Healthy Happy Lives sessions, such as exercise sessions or lunches
- Build links with the community to strengthen and promote the service
- Work with the Project Manager to pair volunteers with services
- Ensure the service operates in-line with regulations, such as Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Data Protection and Safeguarding
Interested? To be considered, you’ll need:
- Experience of working with volunteers and supporting and motivating them on a daily basis
- Previous experience of handling personal information and the legal requirements of this
- Knowledge of volunteers and voluntary services
- The ability to build positive relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues
- A full, valid driving licence
Self-motivated and resourceful, as a Service Co-ordinator, you’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A great eye for detail, a positive attitude and superb time-management abilities are also key.
Ideally, you’ll have experience of general administrative processes and maintaining databases. Experience of working in a public-facing environment would also be beneficial, as would a food safety accreditation. Proficiency in industry standard IT systems would be equally favourable.
This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 8th October 2019.
To apply for the role of Service Co-ordinator (Contract), please apply via the button shown.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Additional Keywords: Service Co-ordinator, Contract, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Community Services Co-ordinator, Volunteer Support Co-ordinator, Service Delivery Assistant, Community Support Co-ordinator, Charity.
We are recruiting for Education Workers to join our Graduate Scheme in Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London and Nottingham.
We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. IntoUniversity provides practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for people who will be committed to helping us to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, providing exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for these posts please complete our online Graduate Scheme application form, which can be found on our website, by 9am on Monday 7 October 2019.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to one of our selection days on 11, 12, 13 or 14 November 2019. All those invited will participate in a series of group and individual activities throughout the morning. Candidates who display the right qualities for the graduate scheme during these activities will then be asked to stay on for an afternoon of individual interviews.
These posts begin on 8 January 2020 with a six-week training period based in London. Support with accommodation and travel costs will be provided to those who aren't based in a London centre.
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You can help us take fundraising to the next level with your fresh ideas and drive to succeed. You will have a solid fundraising background with experience in developing business plans and comprehensive budgets. Juggling the differing priorities of a broad fundraising operation, you will be highly organised, dynamic and supporter-focused. Driven by a desire to deliver excellent supporter care you will lead and inspire the team to increase recruitment and retention of loyal donors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim support is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults, young victims of sexual violence and children when required within and outside of the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.
You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering high caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence, particularly adults and young victims. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification. You must be able to priorities cases and work in collaboration with other agencies throughout West Yorkshire including the CPS and the police. You will have knowledge of the court system and be able to navigate through it with ease and confidence.
You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.
Good IT skills, up to date knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.
You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.
You will be required to travel across West Yorkshire, the use of a vehicle would be a distinct advantage.
Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.
If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.
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Mentoring Coordinator
Our client is a national charity that supports offenders, ex-offenders, and their children and families.
Position: Mentoring Coordinator
Location: Leeds with travel across West Yorkshire including HMP Leeds, HMP New Hall and HMP Wealstun
Job type: Part Time, 6 to 8 months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £10,500 (FTE £21,000)
Benefits: Generous Holiday Entitlement, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and other
Closing date: 22 September 2019
Interviews commencing week beginning: 02 October 2019
About the role:
Mentoring Coordinators are responsible for overseeing paid and volunteer mentors, delivering both individual and group family / relationship case work-support across the West Yorkshire area. You will be required to recruit, train and retain volunteers across a cluster of towns to provide mentoring support for offenders resettling from prison into the community. In addition to volunteers. You will oversee the service provided by your pool of mentors, working with a range of statutory and non-statutory partners including Community Rehabilitation Companies, the Prison Service, National Probation Service, and a wide variety of local voluntary and community agencies.
Our client are looking for a Mentoring Coordinator to work in their local Through the Gate Mentoring team as part of a new regional TR contract. They are currently looking for two ‘Through the Gate’ Mentor Coordinators for West Yorkshire. Although you will have a central base at these locations, your role will involve regular travel in the West Yorkshire area.
You will be responsible for the management of mentoring services within a large geographical area, provided in the main by volunteers that you will need to train and support in their roles. These Volunteer Mentors will take on a caseload of offenders who are being released from prison, and will be responsible for providing them with support to ensure successful resettlement into the community, provided through one to one casework, group work and drop-in sessions. You will also provide the same service and manage your own smaller caseload.
About you:
As a coordinator for the service locally, you will need to build and maintain effective relationships with prisons, Community Rehabilitation Companies and community agencies, ensuring successful referral and feedback mechanisms are in place and providing timely and regular information to the Service Manager with regards to targets, progress and issues.
More information about the service:
The Through the Gate Mentoring Project provides support to offenders leaving prison to enable them to resettle successfully back into their communities. The service will be delivered in the main by a team of trained and vetted volunteers, with some support from professional paid mentors for higher-risk cases. These mentors will report to local Mentoring Co-ordinators, who will work closely with Prison and community colleagues to promote the service and generate referrals of suitable participants from Prison staff as well as self-referrals from individuals who feel that they would benefit from Pact’s support.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the criteria for this role please click the "apply" button.
Other information:
More information about the service:
Please be aware that this role is subject to prison clearance, an enhanced DBS and references.
Our client welcomes all applications including ex- offenders, (appointment to post will be subject to a risk assessment)
You may have experience of the following: Mentoring Co-ordinator, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Manager, Case Worker, Family Support Worker, Social Worker, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Coordinator, Project Coordinator, etc.
Ref: 88967
Are you a qualified RMN (or RGN) with NMC registration and a good understanding of care plans and named nursing systems? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Recovery Focus are expert partners with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence-based recovery pathways that we can tailor to meet local and individual needs.
Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Moor View Care Home in Halifax, a registered care home with 24 hour nursing. Your challenge? To help provide excellent nursing care and support to clients and make sure the services we provide are of a high quality. We’ll also rely on you to strive to meet each individual’s needs and aspirations and encourage a participative environment that enables residents to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential. Taking special responsibility for allocated clients/residents by helping them formulate and pursue a positive personal development programme will be important too, as will supervising volunteers and less experienced staff.
Ideally with some nursing experience in residential work or a related field, you’re used to carrying out practical duties and supervising others and committed to meeting client needs. The ability to prioritise and plan work and deal effectively with personal stress is also essential, as is a desire to develop. What’s more, you have excellent communication and team working skills and are comfortable being part of a flexible rota system that includes weekends, evenings, waking nights etc.
We would welcome applications from both Registered Mental Nurses and Registered General Nurses.
The salary for this post is in accordance with Agenda for Change, Band 5, salary scale £24,214.00 - £30,112.00.
In addition, the successful candidates will be paid a £1,500 Golden Hello payment.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.
So, get inspired today. Visit our website and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.
Student Minds works collaboratively with over a hundred universities, students’ unions and organisations across the UK to develop innovative ways to improve the mental health of students. This year, we have been developing two major sector enhancement programmes: the University Mental Health Charter and the Students’ Union Support Programme.
The University Mental Health Charter is a voluntary award scheme which will recognise and encourage good practice in how universities promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities. The Students’ Union Support Programme seeks to define and develop the role that SUs play in transforming the state of student mental health on campuses across the UK.
In this exciting role, you will be working as part of a team to deliver these important programmes, and look to develop further opportunities for enhancement initiatives across the sectors that we work.
Download the application pack for the full job description and more about what we would like to see in your application.
Application deadline: Sunday 29th September at 11:59pm
Interview date: Thursday 10th October
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£ 20,420 pro rata + 5% pension
28 hours a week Or 2 x 14hrs a week
Initially funded to end of March 2020(This post is subject to future funding confirmation)
Have you got what it takes to join our award winning team?
A Community Connector provides short term interventions for people who are isolated, experience mental health problems or who have had a sudden crisis in their lives which results in their needing support to access community activities. You will work closely with GP Practices and health professionals taking referrals and ensuring a joined up approach to health and social care
The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and the energy and persistence to see tasks through to successful completion as they work within this developing service.
HALE (Health Action Local Engagement) is an established healthy living charity based in Bradford since 2003. We work with people of all ages; p... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programme Delivery
National/international; based from a head office in West Yorkshire
Industry leading package
Evolve HR Consulting is delighted to be supporting a national and international humanitarian and campaigning charity, well-known for being a pioneer in its critical, life-saving work, in its search for a top role; Head of Programme Delivery, with responsibility for the charity’s diverse and exciting engagement projects. This is a unique and exciting time to be joining a team fighting for a key cause that has a catastrophic impact on lives and the planet, both in the UK and around the world.
Are you an experienced, dynamic and high-energy deliverer of engagement projects, a high-flying communications specialist, and an agile leader of cross-functional, campaigns-driven project teams? Do you have a track record of achieving high level success in either a national/international charity or a similar role outside of the charity sector? If so, this could be the opportunity you are seeking.
Our client has innovatively led the way in its growing sector for 25 years and is recognised for delivering outstanding communications-based engagement projects that have reached key target audiences and led to genuine and measurable charitable outcomes.
Reporting directly into the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will lead on and accelerate the delivery of established and new engagement projects for communities, employers, children and youth in the UK and globally. You will lead a team of experienced communication specialists, using agile working practices that drive the charity towards successful delivery of a 4-year strategy. You will enable our target audiences to be inspired, informed and engaged with our cause and to join our fight for change.
The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated excellence in project delivery, leading staff in roles ranging from digital communications to events and training, tracking project progress, and delivering to tight deadlines and targets. You will have excellent and honed communication skills and be comfortable working with senior external stakeholders.
Long-listed candidates will be forwarded a candidate pack.
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Events Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (office based, with some travel to event locations)
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. We are currently looking for an Events Officer to generate income and increase our reach by delivering a range of events across Yorkshire.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking
If you are an events management professional with experience of researching and developing fundraising opportunities and planning events, then this is an excellent opportunity to support Yorkshire Cancer Research in achieving its strategic aims.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Events Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.
The Role
As an Events Officer, you will be involved in developing the charity’s reach by building a portfolio of events that appeal to wide-range of interests, locations and demographics within Yorkshire.
Reporting to the Events Manager, you will:
- Support the delivery of events and take ownership of smaller-scale events
- Provide first rate supporter care for all those who take part in our events
- Research events across Yorkshire to identify where we would benefit from having a presence
- Research and develop charity-owned fundraising event proposals
- Develop business cases to illustrate costs and predicted return on investment
- Monitor and report on financial performance and post-event learnings
About You
To join us as an Events Officer, you will need:
- To be educated to degree level or equivalent in Events, Business of Marketing related course.
- At least two years’ experience in an events management role
- Experience of delivering income generative events
- Experience in providing support for event participants
- Line management experience and experience of leading teams of volunteers
- A track record of leading volunteers and helping them to support events
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Experience of using a CRM or fundraising database
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Events Officer, Fundraising Events Officer or Marketing & Events Officer.
The closing date for applications is the 20th September 2019.
Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next step as an Events Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work
Events Assistant
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (office/field based, with some travel to event locations)
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. We are currently looking for an Events Assistant to support a range of events across Yorkshire that will drive revenue and convey our brand values.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking
If you have prior experience of helping run events along with experience of working in an administrative or customer service role, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to develop your events management career whilst supporting Yorkshire Cancer Research achieve its strategic aims.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Events Assistant, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.
The Role
As Events Assistant, you will help to deliver a range of events across Yorkshire. Consistently conveying our brand values, you will use our tone of voice and visual identity across all events and communications. You will provide stewardship to event participants and fundraisers to grow our community of supporters and provide key assistance to income generation efforts to help achieve fundraising goals.
You will:
- Act as the event participant champion
- Work to deliver first class information about events, the charity and how money raised will help more people survive cancer here in Yorkshire
- Help event participants and fundraisers set up online giving pages
- Keep the events database up-to-date
- Support the event planning process by considering participant information needs before, during and post-event
- Work with the marketing team to ensure communications accurately reflect the brand identity
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all event equipment
About You
To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:
- Prior experience of helping to run an event, either when studying a relevant qualification, volunteering or being part of an events team
- Experience of working in an administration, customer service or hospitality role
- Proven experience of analysing straightforward data, identifying trends and writing reports for a business audience
- At a minimum, A Levels or equivalent, preferably a degree in an events, business or marketing related discipline
Other organisations may call this role Events Support Assistant, Events Administrator, Graduate Event Assistant, Junior Events Assistant, Events Co-ordinator, Events Team Assistant, or Events Team Administrator.
The closing date for applications is the 20th September 2019.
Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next step as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
This role can be office based in Harrogate or home based within Yorkshire (with regular time spent in Harrogate). Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel is required across Yorkshire.
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. We are currently looking for a Health Initiatives and Services Manager to join us and drive our portfolio of initiatives and services forward.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking
If you have proven experience in the development, implementation and management of health initiatives or services, this is an excellent opportunity to support the ongoing development and implementation of our services strategy.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.
Your Role
As the Health Initiatives and Services Manager and reporting to the Head of Health Initiatives and Services, you will be tasked with managing the development, delivery and evaluation of a growing portfolio of health initiatives and services that are funded by our organisation.
You will work with service providers and commissioners across the NHS, public health and local communities, supporting improvements, innovations and the delivery of health initiatives and cancer services.
Specifically, you will:
- Manage the development, delivery, evaluation and sustainability for a portfolio of initiatives and services
- Support the development and implementation of the service strategy
- Support the ongoing development of a pipeline of new ideas for initiatives and services to deliver and fund
- Review and evaluate the portfolio to ensure it is achieving outcomes and delivering value for money
- Work in partnership with the key stakeholders and health organisations
About You
To be considered as the Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will need:
- Experience of implementing, managing and evaluating health initiatives and/or services
- Experience of developing health initiatives and/or services in collaboration with health partners and service users
- Experience of managing contracts, as well as monitoring and evaluating frameworks
- Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external and operational stakeholders including health service providers, commissioners and patients and service users
- An understanding and awareness of the health services delivery landscape and the necessity to deliver patient impact
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development
- A degree in a relevant subject area or a degree with substantial experience (at least three years) working in a relevant area. A post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area would be beneficial to your application.
- A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the Yorkshire region
Knowledge and an understanding of cancer and public health in relation to cancer would also be advantageous but not essential.
Other organisations may call this role Healthcare Services Manager, Healthcare Services Lead, Service Evaluation Manager, Healthcare Services Outcomes Manager, Health Services Evaluator, or Service Initiatives Facilitator.
The closing date for applications is the 20th September 2019.
Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are ready to make a real difference as a Health Initiatives and Services Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Permanent. Full time- 35 hours a week
Location: Can be based in any UK Trust office
Design and development of our UK wide service delivery partnerships will be your responsibility as we embark on our new five year strategy we have an ambition to become the very best organisation within the sector and therefore will transform our partnerships to ensure we deliver the very best for young people.
You will ensure that national partnerships are developed to the highest possible standard that enables us to deliver the very best for young people.
You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders organisationally and ensure that our delivery commitments are achieved in our effort to reach more young people through the highest possible quality partnerships. With exceptional project management skills you will ensure national partnerships are successfully implemented across the organisation and positively adopted by delivery teams.
With exceptional performance management experience you will ensure the review and monitoring of all high level delivery partnerships is undertaken, addressing challenges as and when they may arise, and
- The performance of our partnerships is monitored and evaluated ensuring every opportunity is maximised in the best interest of young people.
- We are strategic in our partnership approach and consistently seek out every opportunity to deliver our vision and strategic goals.
To learn more about the role, please download the job description.
To apply for this vacancy please complete the online application. To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.
About The Prince’s Trust
We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
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Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are une... Read more
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