Recruitment Director Jobs in Manchester
Purpose of the post
HDR UK and the BHF Data Science Centre are committed to meaningful involvement and engagement where patients and the public are actively involved in shaping our work and decision-making. Reporting to the Centre’s Operations Director, this is a pivotal role that will be integral to ensuring the patient and public voice is embedded in our work at all stages.
You will work closely with public members, research and NHS communities, internal colleagues, charity partners, and funders to develop and implement plans for PPIE activity across all of our key areas of interest, in addition to the governance of the Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for meaningful involvement and engagement of patients and the public, to shape and influence our work on the safe, ethical and scientifically robust use of data for research into the causes, prevention and treatment of all diseases of the heart and circulation.
The successful candidate will have a track record in working with individuals, groups and communities and have the ability to communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. The post holder will have excellent influencing and negotiation skills, experience of working on complex projects with multiple partners and be comfortable with working at pace. Patient and public involvement and engagement in data-driven research is a growing field. The successful candidate will show a willingness and experience of developing and delivering innovative approaches to involvement where previously opportunities may not have been obvious.
Main responsibilities
Embedding PPIE in our work
- Lead on the delivery of the PPIE strategy for the BHF Data Science Centre, with oversight from the Operations Director, incorporating regular (e.g. annual) reviews and updates of the strategy.
- Lead and facilitate meetings with public contributors to integrate meaningful PPIE throughout all aspects of our work.
- Undertake and manage specific involvement and engagement activities, including but not limited to focus groups, engagement events, developing and undertaking surveys, supporting the writing of plain English summaries of projects and their outputs. In collaboration with senior colleagues, support involvement of patients and the public in the governance of our work.
- Review and provide advice on PPIE elements of research applications ensuring adequate PPIE is incorporated and provide advice where needed to researchers.
- Develop methods to expand reach and ensure diversity of perspectives and work with the HDR UK PPIE team to grow involvement of currently underrepresented and underserved groups in health data science.
- Build and manage relationships with colleagues within the BHF Data Science Centre, working collaboratively to support and manage involvement and engagement across all areas of work.
- Work closely with the internal communications colleagues to create and disseminate engaging content (e.g. news stories on outputs and impact, videos, infographics, case studies) on our work and involvement and engagement activities using a variety of communication tools.
- Horizon scan and liaise with colleagues across the BHF Data Science Centre and HDR UK for opportunities to increase visibility of the institute’s engagement and involvement impact, i.e. through conferences, festivals, journals and other publications.
Developing PPIE best practice and collaborative working
- Incorporate best practice in our work, learning from examples of successful patient and public engagement that could influence our work
- Provide briefings for colleagues to share best practice and examples of successful patient and public engagement
- Collaborate with PPIE colleagues to coordinate public outreach initiatives and other events, ensuring that stakeholders are afforded opportunities to contribute their input and provide feedback. Establish effective working relationships and ‘ways of working’ with strategic partners to maximise opportunities for collaboration in patient and public involvement and engagement.
- Act as an internal and external ambassador for public, patient and practitioner engagement and involvement.
- Monitor and report on performance of PPIE across the Centre, make effective use of digital approaches to maximize the ability to collaborate, communicate and continuously learn.
Supporting PPIE members
- Be the point-of-contact for all BHF Data Science Centre public contributors, ensuring they are kept updated, receive all information in a timely manner and that any issues are dealt with in a sensitive manner.
- Lead on the recruitment of new public contributors as required. Adapt, develop and provide training for public contributors where necessary identifying training requirements as needed.
- Working with BHF Data Science Centre colleagues, maintain patient and public contact lists in Hubspot (CRM).
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience
- Experience of working with patients, carers and members of the public with diverse interests.
- Experience of running patient/public involvement activities and evaluating these activities, strategies and methodologies, preferably in a research environment
- Experience of promoting the need and value of engagement and involvement to a wide range of stakeholders and acting as an advocate
- Experience of writing / developing content for public and research audiences and delivering presentations
- Experience of demonstrating an understanding of health research and the needs of patients and the public
- Planning and organisational expertise with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects with multiple partners to deadlines
- Experience of organising and facilitating a range of events and meetings including: event preparation, chairing of meetings, delivering presentations, use of tools to gather views and feedback, follow-up communications and evaluation
- An understanding of the public sensitivities of using health data for research
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex and multiple areas of work with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent people and interpersonal skills to build collaborative partnerships across diverse groups and the ability to handle sensitive issues positively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with different groups of stakeholders and people at all levels.
- Evidence of ability to meet tight and challenging deadlines using a flexible and adaptable approach
- Good influencing and coaching skills.
- Able to grasp the complexity of work across HDR UK and process complex scientific information to communicate it in a way that is clear, engaging and inspires the public to get involved.
- Strong analytic skills with the ability to frame problems and solutions in a logical manner.
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions without supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Interviews: 20th and 21st of January
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We’re looking for a creative and passionate person to join our Content team in a maternity cover role for up to 12 months.
As our Content Manager, you will have a background in content design, curriculum design and experience applying learning theory to create impactful learning experiences.
You will lead our exciting Education and Foundations programmes to deliver high-quality, accessible content that meets the needs of our young people and our delivery partners.
In this role you will:
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work in a multi-disciplinary team
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plan and design engaging programme content in a variety of formats, using established design thinking and content design approaches
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make sure programme content provides clear opportunities for curriculum links (e.g. Language, Literacy, Numeracy, Gatsby, SHANARRI) and employability focus
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design and deliver enhancements to our Education website, managing content through a bespoke Content Management System
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manage editorial processes and build stakeholder relationships
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work directly with external suppliers and partners
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embody and promote content design best practice in your work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creative, organisational and problem-solving skills to a team that plays a key role in setting our young people up for success.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Content Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Content Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3305
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investment programmes.
We are looking to recruit a part-time (30 hours per week) Grants Development Worker on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
You will assist the Grants Manager and Grants Coordinator in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1.6m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings. We currently operate a hybrid working model, which includes office days and working from home.
To be successful, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public-sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
In return, we offer:
- 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days (after five years) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
- A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave – to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
- Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can
For further information, please view the Job Pack.
To apply, please return your application form to us via the Apply button.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 8th January 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 23rd January 2024 (in person at Salford CVS offices in Eccles).
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
Thank you!
WorkWell is an opportunity to create a more collective approach to supporting residents with health conditions to retain or find work, integrate existing health and work services, and support and increase capacity to provide additional support within the system.
As a Community Connector, you will use strength-based approaches to support individuals referred to Wellbeing Matters by the primary care networks and WorkWell partners to connect with appropriate community assets, activities or services that support their wellbeing and self-care.
Working within the WorkWell Salford multi-disciplinary team and primary care networks, you will be a strong communicator, able to promote the WorkWell offer and identify individuals who will benefit from your support. You will be a team player working as part of the Wellbeing Matters staff team.
To be successful, you will be experienced in working collaboratively, working one-to-one with clients to access support, and sharing insight and information to support the wider Wellbeing Matters team based on your engagement within the WorkWell partnership.
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
In return, we offer:
- 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days after five years plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
- A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
- Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
We are actively reviewing applications and will be reaching out to suitable candidates promptly, so don’t hesitate to submit your application.
The first review of applications will be on 9th December 2024 at noon. If we are unable to identify suitable candidates at this stage, we will extend the deadline to 2nd January 2025 at noon.
Initial interview date (subject to response): 16th December 2024.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.