Health Information Officer

Permanent

Salary: £24,000-£26,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 25th October 2021

First Interviews: w/c 1st November 2021

An exciting opportunity for a Health Information Officer has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

WCRF is the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity. We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity. Every day in the UK around 1,100 people will hear the words, ‘you have cancer’. Over 400 of these people could have avoided this diagnosis, that’s 147,000 people every year. At WCRF we are passionate about reducing this number. To do so, we want more people to access our information to empower them to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are seeking a Health Information Officer who will carry out a range of activities; including translating often complex scientific information into clear and simple messages and creating and updating health information content and resources, including recipes, for print and online. The role also delivers and helps develop nutrition and health information resources for families and children and works closely with the Communication and Engagement department to implement and promote a range of materials, resources and programmes to increase our reach.

The successful candidate will have a degree in nutrition (ideally with either ANutr or RNutr status) and experience of working in a health information and publications role and developing and writing health information materials for a range of audiences, in particular, the general public. Experience of child nutrition, including writing content and being involved in healthy eating programmes would be an advantage. 

Proven experience of copywriting, editing and proofreading and of writing for online channels is essential, as is meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, including the ability to work in a busy team and the ability to manage priorities and plan time effectively.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

We need an enthusiastic all-rounder to join our vibrant membership organisation representing over 7,000 NHS general practitioners and teams in nearly 1,200 GP practices. Londonwide Local Medical Committees provides pan-London leadership and shared committee services for its members from its modern headquarters in Euston.

This is a particularly challenging and rewarding time to be working in health communications in the Capital, and we are seeking a corporate communications professional to join a dynamic communications, media and marketing team to help make the case for London general practice.

You’ll need to be multi-talented to balance a varied workload, which includes:

• planning, writing, designing and scheduling social media campaigns, including analysing their effectiveness in line with communication objectives;
• supporting the design, production and distribution of a broad range of communications materials, including e-marketing using member database information;
• disseminating e-marking information via the Salesforce mass email system;
• supporting the delivery of a responsive, proactive and effective press and communications function;
• working collaboratively and supportively with other members of the communications team in the planning and delivery of campaigns and corporate messaging;
• assisting with the design, writing, editing, proof reading and co-ordination of the production of a broad range of internal and external publications.

To be successful, you will be able to apply skills ideally gained working in a communications or membership setting and/or from a relevant degree subject.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus employer contributions of 16% of salary into the group personal pension scheme. Other benefits include 25 days' annual leave, regular home working and flexi time.

To apply for this position, please visit our website via the Apply button to view the job description and person specification for this role.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 11 November 2021; however, the post may close earlier if there are a very high number of responses.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted after close of applications.
Interviews will be via Zoom and are planned for Thursday 18 November 2021. Please advise us in your cover letter if you are unavailable on this date.

We need an enthusiastic all-rounder to join our vibrant membership organisation representing over 7,000 NHS general practitioners and teams in nearly 1,200 GP practices. Londonwide Local Medical Committees provides pan-London leadership and shared committee services for its members from its modern headquarters in Euston.

This is a particularly challenging and rewarding time to be working in ICT support, and we are seeking a corporate ICT professional to join a dynamic team who also have responsibility for communications, media and marketing. This role will work with a number of existing hardware, software and web-based systems, alongside deploying new ones and supporting colleagues to get the best out of the technology available to them.

You’ll need to be multi-talented to support the organisation’s corporate communications, marketing and ICT functions by balancing a varied workload, which includes:

• supporting the Communications and ICT Manager in providing an IT Helpdesk;
• providing IT solutions and support to the organisation;
• designing and producing high-quality communications;
• disseminating e-marking information via the Salesforce mass email system;
• supporting the development and maintenance of our new website;
• providing regular analytical reports on all communications channels;
• ensuring that the organisation’s views and programmes are effectively communicated.

To be successful, you will be able to apply skills ideally gained working in a communications or membership setting and/or from a relevant degree subject. Experience of web design, content management systems, design packages, MS Office 365 products, technical support (software) and data compliance would be an advantage.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus employer contributions of 16% of salary into the group personal pension scheme. Other benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, regular home working and flexi time.

To apply for this position, please visit our website via the Apply button to view the job description and person specification for this role.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 10 November 2021; however, the post may close earlier if there are a very high number of responses.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted after close of applications.
Interviews will be via Zoom and are planned for Wednesday 17 November 2021. Please advise us in your cover letter if you are unavailable on this date.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  

This critical role acts as the first point of contact for all of Independent Age’s social media channels. The post holder is responsible for creatively engaging Independent Age’s key audiences (service users, donors, campaigners and volunteers) through our social media channels, helping drive step-change growth in our brand profile, supporter base and the number of ways in which they engage with us. The successful candidate will oversee planning and content production for our social media channels, and play a lead role in developing, testing, and reporting on innovative digital content. Their input will be key to ensuring that the voice and needs of older people are at the forefront of our social media outputs. 

With the ability to work proactively and reactively, the post holder will also work closely with the media team to develop appropriate responses and support the Media Communications Manager in crisis communications. The ideal candidate will have experience of successfully engaging audiences across major social media platforms, using a variety of tools and tactics as part of social media plans and a track record of advising senior staff and internals teams on communications. Strong analytic skills with an understanding of organic social strategy, the ability to react quickly and enthusiasm for engaging supporters are also essential for this role. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.

We are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion.  We celebrate diversity and champion the differences and nuances which make each and every one of us unique, creating an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 November.

Location: London
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Benefits: Read more about our excellent benefits on our website
Contract type: Fixed term for two years
Travel: Some travel within the UK
Closing date: 3 November 2021

Summary

Our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team is focused on creating lasting change. We identify creative policy solutions in response to the challenges people with arthritis face. We influence decision-makers through stakeholder engagement, public affairs activity and by campaigning alongside people with arthritis. We're looking for a Policy Officer who will make a difference to health and social care policy for people with arthritis.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to drive policy development across our priority areas. The Policy Officer will lead on specific policy projects, commissioning research, developing policy positions, and producing reports and consultation responses.

The Policy Officer will also contribute to the wider work of the team, directorate and charity, including by representing us on cross-sector policy groups, drafting briefings, and participating in events and conferences.

We'll give you autonomy, variety and challenge with opportunities to work with inspirational campaigners, attend events in Parliament and meet senior stakeholders in government. We're a supportive team who will value your well-being and professional development.

Key requirements

If you have the following then we'd love to hear from you:

• Understanding of policy issues relevant to people with long-term conditions or disability.
• Experience of working in a policy team.
• Experience of developing and influencing health and social care policy.
• The ability to think creatively and communicate effectively.
• An enthusiastic, adaptive and flexible approach.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit the following:

1. A concise, up-to-date CV
2. Along with a completed supporting statement form demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification for the Policy Officer role.
3. Please include where you've seen this role advertised.

Email your completed application by 3 November 2021.

Interviews

First interviews expected: 10 November 2021, in London or by Microsoft Teams.

Second interviews expected: 17 November 2021, in London or by Microsoft Teams.

About us

There are 18.8 million people living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis in the UK. Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don't accept this. We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our website.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156.

Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace.

Senior PR Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sue Ryder as our Senior Public Relations Officer to help raise the profile of the charity and increase the public understanding and awareness of our work.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

Be there when it matters

Position: Senior PR Officer

Location: Homebased / London

Hours: Full time

Salary: £28-32k pa plus competitive employee benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th October

Benefits: Company pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro rata), rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, enhanced sick pay, corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services, paid qualifications, Continuation of NHS pension**

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior PR Manager, as Senior PR Officer you will support in positioning Sue Ryder as an expert commentator within the media and lead on the development and implementation of creative PR campaigns.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead on the development and implementation of national PR campaigns across the year focusing around the charity’s bereavement, palliative and neurological work.
• Lead on the development and implementation of creative PR campaigns for the following lead work areas:
  • Fundraising – including community fundraising events, challenge events, trusts and corporate partnerships
  • Retail – including leading on our new retail strategy, shops, new goods and eBay
  • Influencing – supporting on all our policy and public affairs calls
  • Volunteering – supporting on retail and healthcare volunteering
  • Human Rights
  • Nurse identity and recruitment
• Support the Senior PR Manager to position Sue Ryder as an expert media commentator on palliative, neurological and bereavement support
• Deliver an ‘always on’ service by closely monitoring the news agenda and reacting to relevant emerging stories
• Manage the day to day running of the press office and PR Agency

About you:

We are looking for somebody with extensive experience of working in a busy press office/PR team who can provide demonstrable results when it comes to the development and implementation of PR campaigns for national media.

You will have a thorough understanding of both the traditional and online media landscapes and the ability to work on multiple projects at any one time, prioritising effectively, with excellent communication and copy writing skills.

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Officer, Media Officer, Press Officer, PR Officer, Senior Press Officer, Media Relations Officer, Senior Media Officer, PR Officer, Communications Manager, PR Manager, PR, Communications and Media Officer, etc.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any point prior to the stated closing date.

Public Affairs and Policy Manager

We are looking for a confident and experienced Public Affairs and Policy Manager to develop and deliver an impactful programme of policy, public affairs and advocacy to benefit both our beneficiaries and the member community.

The charity has been working with schools for many years and is dedicated to improving life chances of every child and young person by promoting nurture across the whole education system and beyond.

Position: Public Affairs and Policy Manager

Location: Flexible as homeworking supported - office working available in London and Glasgow if required

Salary: £30,900 - £36,000 dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (becoming permanent if funding allows)

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 5% Employer pension contribution

About the role:

The Public Affairs and Policy Manager will work with the charity to build their profile in the media and policy world to support them in achieving their goal of the UK governments adopting nurture for all children. The focus will be to identify and secure opportunities to promote the charity’s profile, policy position and campaigns with policymakers.

The charity has been working with schools for many years, to improve the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people by removing barriers to learning by promoting nurture in education. There is a great deal of untapped potential for a proactive influencer to really help to define a strong and powerful policy position and to drive forwards the nurture approach among key stakeholders.

Working alongside the Head of Marketing Communications the post-holder will be responsible for establishing the vision and strategic direction of the charity’s Policy and Public Affairs work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing concise, clear, well-structured policy positions
• Responding to and advocating for policy developments that will further the charity’s goals
• Building relationships with civil servants, MPs, MPSs and leaders and colleagues across the education and third sector
• Establishing the charity as a thought-leader and trusted voice within the nurture and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) agenda, specifically in relation to children and young people’s education and wellbeing
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to inform and support communications, campaigns and influencing

About you:

As Public Affairs and Policy Manager you will have experience working in a Policy and Public affairs position. You will also have experience in all or most of the following areas:

• Significant experience in designing, delivering and managing ambitious social change campaigns at a national level
• A strong track record of successful delivery of public affairs and communications
• Experienced at developing and managing high quality relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience of talking to the media and briefing senior colleagues ahead of media engagements
• Experience of research projects to inform policy, campaigns and communication
• Considerable knowledge of effective communications channels to different target audiences in multi-media formats
• Excellent understanding of developing campaigns, including digital and online campaigning
• Excellent understanding of gaining and using data and evidence to guide activity and outputs
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, rights of the child and education policies, legislation and practice
• Knowledge across key social policy areas; specifically social, emotional, mental health and education

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Public Affairs Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Policy and Public Affairs, Public Affairs Adviser, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns, PR & Public Affairs, Public Affairs Manager, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Senior Public Policy Manager, Senior PR Officer, Press Officer, Senior Media Officer, PR Manager, etc.

Fixed Term - Full Time - 35 hours per week (Maternity Cover)

London, Nottingham or optional hybrid working – c.£38,000 depending on experience

Headway is the leading UK-wide charity working to improve life after brain injury through the provision of information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers.

You will be responsible for leading the charity’s political engagement campaigns to improve the lives of people affected by brain injury in the UK, while developing and managing relationships with MPs and other key stakeholders.

We’re seeking a strategic thinker with an excellent understanding of politics who can help us to raise the profile of Headway among politicians and civil servants working in the fields of health, social care and welfare.

Educated to degree level, you will have experience of working in government relations or in a lobbying role. You will also have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and empathise, and the confidence to persuade and influence.

If you would like to use your political skills to improve services for people affected by brain injury, we’d like to hear from you.

During the pandemic our staff have been working from home with excellent results. However, we recognise the value of working collaboratively in teams to promote creativity and achieve our objectives. Consequently, we will adopt a pragmatic and flexible approach and we are prepared to discuss hybrid working arrangements.

• Closing date for applications: 4 November 2021
• Interviews: w/c 15 November 2021

No agencies.

Registered Charity No. 1025852.

Press Officer (Corporate and Fundraising Communications)

Salary: £29,750 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 per week, 4 days per week considered or compressed hours

Location: Stratford, London (1-2 days per week)

Closing date: Friday 22nd October 2021 11:59

Are you a sharp minded and ambitious individual with PR experience and a strong understanding of the media landscape, looking to help us beat cancer sooner?

Why we need you

As part of the Communications department, the Corporate and Fundraising Comms team tells the story of Cancer Research UK through the media to help build understanding of our purpose and support for our work.

At Cancer Research UK, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is very important to us; we want to share the stories from the communities we represent - from spotlighting the progress we are making in mitigating health inequalities, to making sure our communications are accessible for all. We're looking for people as passionate as us when it comes to EDI, and we want to be a team that not only encourages diversity and inclusion but reflects it. With our new head office in the heart of Newham borough, we value our closeness to the diverse cultures, people and environments it affords. We would love to hear from people in our local community interested in joining our team, or anyone that has experience in championing EDI and embedding it through engaging and powerful content.

Full job description (please contact us if you would like this in an accessible format) click.

What will I be doing?

As an officer, you'll plan, prepare and execute communications activities and campaigns that support the charity's fundraising and corporate activities. We're looking for someone with experience and/or understanding of corporate comms as this role will focus on our fundraising, corporate and philanthropy comms.

Reporting into the senior manager, you'll join a team of senior officers and officers with a range of communications skills and backgrounds.

Make an impact every day by....

• Work on communications campaigns and events; drafting and executing comms plans, and creating press materials, with support from a senior officer or senior manager?

• Help devise bold, ambitious content, feature and story ideas to sell-in to national media and use across multiple comms channels ?

• Build relationships with journalists and key opinion leaders to ensure Cancer Research UK is front-of-mind and the go-to charity for comments, info and stories related to cancer and/or fundraising

• Receive and respond to media enquiries in a timely manner, including news desk duties, and advise/brief spokespeople on media opportunities?

• Assist with crisis comms issues, drafting media lines and updating key stakeholders

• Liaise with comms colleagues on the development and roll-out of media stories and campaigns to ensure the right comms channels are used and key audiences are reached

What are skills are we looking for?

• Experience of working in PR relevant to the role (in-house or agency)

• A good demonstrable knowledge of media landscape

• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to find creative ways to publicise our corporate and fundraising initiatives

• Able to identify and solve problems with minimal guidance

• Can provide routine advice, guidance and support to colleagues and key stakeholders

• Accountable for a busy workload while receiving a moderate level of supervision and direction from management

• Able to prioritise day-to-day tasks and make decisions within established guidelines and policies; can allocate time to meet deadlines

• Experience in Corporate PR or demonstrable understanding of this area would be beneficial

*This role is known internally as *Corporate and Fundraising Communications Officer

We are looking for a Head of Public Fundraising to lead and manage the Public Fundraising function at Battersea to achieve all targets (£27.8m gross in 2021) and maximize income in line with strategy.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Public Fundraising

Public Fundraising is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing, challenge events and innovation.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.

As this role is office-based, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you’ll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home.

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 17 October 2021

Interview date(s): Monday 8, Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 November 2021

Second interview date:  w/c 15 November 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Senior PR Officer (Corporate and Fundraising Communications)

Salary: £32 - 34,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 per week, 4 days per week considered or compressed hours

Location: Stratford, London (1-2 days per week)

Closing date: Friday 22nd October 2021 11:59

Are you a sharp minded and ambitious individual with extensive PR experience, working with multiple stakeholders and leading on campaigns,

looking to help us beat cancer sooner?

Why we need you

As part of the Communications department, the Corporate Communications team tells the story of Cancer Research UK through the media to help build understanding of our purpose and encourage support for our work.

The team work on innovative and exciting PR for fundraising campaigns including Stand Up To Cancer and Race for Life as well as Cancer Research UK's strategic communications. We are looking for people with a passion for communications and some strong experience behind them.

At Cancer Research UK, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is very important to us; we want to share the stories from the communities we represent - from spotlighting the progress we are making in mitigating health inequalities, to making sure our communications are accessible for all. We're looking for people as passionate as us when it comes to EDI, and we want to be a team that not only encourages diversity and inclusion but reflects it. With our new head office in the heart of Newham borough, we value our closeness to the diverse cultures, people and environments it affords. We would love to hear from people in our local community interested in joining our team, or anyone that has experience in championing EDI and embedding it through engaging and powerful content.

Full job description (please contact us if you would like this in an accessible format) click

What will I be doing...

As a senior officer, you'll plan, prepare and execute communications activities and campaigns that support the charity's fundraising and corporate activities. Reporting into the senior manager, you'll join a team of senior officers and officers with a range of communications skills and backgrounds.

This role will have a 75% focus on Corporate comms and 25% focus on consumer media, supporting our fundraising campaigns

We're looking for someone with experience and/or understanding of corporate comms as this role will focus on our fundraising, corporate and philanthropy comms.

Make an impact every day by...

• Lead on creating comms plans and content to publicise Cancer Research UK Initiatives and campaigns as well as organising face to face events or meetings with media

• Project managing campaigns and events with light-touch support from a senior manager

• Receiving and responding to media enquiries, and advising/briefing spokespeople on media opportunities

• Leading on issues management and crisis management with support from a senior manager

• Devising bold, ambitious content and story ideas to sell-in to national media and use across multiple comms channels

• Helping Cancer Research UK tell its story in an impactful way across multiple channels and audiences

What are skills are we looking for?

• Significant experience working in PR (in house or agency)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A good knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the media landscape

• Able to confidently identify and solve problems with minimal guidance and show resilience in the face of challenging situations

• Confidence in working with and advising stakeholders, and senior staff (including CEO and executive board)

• Able to use your own initiative to prioritise day-to-day tasks, meet deadlines and make decisions within established guidelines and policies

• Able to provide support and guidance to colleagues

• Experience or demonstrable understanding of corporate communications

Examinations Communications Officer
Aldgate, London
Full-time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a Royal Medical College in the Exams Department. This role supports the effective running of examinations, acting as central point of contact for candidates and examiners. You will be responsible for consistent and timely messaging to candidates, examiners and other stakeholders.

If you enjoy working in a small team, have great communication skills with an eye for detail and accuracy, and are committed to excellent customer service, this is an ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating clear communications to candidates and examiners regarding examination developments
• Responding to all candidate enquiries, including general queries, complaints, and appeals
• Undertaking regular content reviews of the College website and updating with new content as necessary
• Coordinating the application process for College examiners and organising examiner training events both online and in person
• Processing candidate applications and fees
• Attending and invigilating exams

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, enhanced employer contributions to pension scheme, an employee discount scheme, and season ticket loans, as well as a cycle to work scheme. The College values diversity, welcoming applications for all members of society.

Please submit your CV and a completed Supporting Information Form with your application, in order to be considered for the role. Further information can be found on our website when you click to apply.

Please note that applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am, 3 November 2021. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls

Digital Officer - £38,478 per annum raising to £42,529 following two years’ service – Full-time – Permanent – Central London with flexible working

The RCR is a great place to work, with an ambitious agenda. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As Covid recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important.

We’re looking to recruit a Digital Officer who will be key in driving forward the development of the RCR’s websites and wider digital communications, helping to ensure we have the best platforms in which to deliver our messages. The role will lead on developing a digital first approach and ensuring we put the experiences of our members and audiences at the heart of our work. The successful candidate will play a key role in the redevelopment of the RCR’s website, working alongside the website project manager to create a new digital presence for the RCR.

As such, we’re looking for a team player with experience of managing website using content management systems to come and join our Marketing and Digital Team. The successful candidate will need an excellent understanding of the principles of web accessibility, UX design and SEO to ensure our digital presence is as impactful as possible.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please see the RCR website where you can find out more about the role, the Marketing and Digital Team and the RCR, along with instructions on how to apply. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 24 October 2021. First stage interviews are scheduled for Thursday 28 October with the final stage of the selection process taking place on Tuesday 2 and Friday 5 November.

Policy & Public Affairs Adviser:

• Permanent
• London, hybrid with homeworking
• Salary: £31,000

We’re working with a fantastic, London-based professional body to recruit a Policy & Public Affairs Adviser to join an established team within the health space.

This role would suit someone with a knowledge or background in health policy, who has the confidence to work alongside senior stakeholder and politicians to develop and implement the Faculty’s policy work. You will have a strong understanding of the policy making process, how engaging with politicians works and strong written skills.

As the Policy & Public Affairs Adviser, you will be responsible for;

• Providing advice, guidance and information on matters of health policy
• Contributing to the organisation of roundtable events when part of a policy project, as well as representing the organisation at conferences and seminars as required
• Drafting approach letters to MPs and stakeholders
• Supporting relationships with key stakeholders within the health industry
• Daily monitoring of Parliament and stakeholders, identifying opportunities to inform and influence policy decisions

To be successful in the position you will have;

• Strong understanding of Parliament/Government and Health sector
• A background in Public Affairs/Health policy
• Understanding of policy development process
• Strong written skills, proven experience in summarising statistics and data
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.