Research Assistant Jobs in Liverpool
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Research Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Manager who is passionate about driving impactful research and making a difference in the field of stroke research.
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: CE318 Research Manager
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £44,600 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 26 August 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: Week commencing 2 September 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Research, the Research Manager will manage the Stroke Association’s research funding activities and portfolio of active research awards. This includes developing research funding calls, overseeing the research awards application and review processes, to support high quality, strategically aligned research, focused on delivering the greatest impact for people affected by stroke.
The post holder will be responsible for managing a small team, including Research Officer and Operations Assistant, and will oversee the day-to-day administration of ongoing awards including finances, reviewing change requests and reporting.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Lead the planning and logistics for all research funding calls, developing the call scope and documents.
· Lead the peer review of research applications, convening of panel meetings and award process.
· Work closely with other funding bodies and research charities to develop and deliver collaborative funding processes.
· Manage the portfolio of on-going research awards; ensure accurate award record keeping, auditing and reporting is completed.
· Manage a small team responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of ongoing awards.
About You
You will:
· Be educated to Postgraduate degree level in a science subject or equivalent experience in a relevant field
· Have proved experience of research management in a life science setting
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Scientific Research, Research Manager, Scientific Research Manager, Researcher, Head Researcher, Lead Researcher, Scientific Researcher, Scientific Research Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Facilities Assistant
Location: Martin Mere, Burscough
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,402 per annum
This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 which includes some weekends and bank holidays.
WWT’s Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a world-famous nature reserve and wetland animal collection, which attracts over 200,000 visits every year.
We are currently looking for a proactive and innovative individual, with experience of buildings and grounds maintenance, to become our Facilities Assistant. You will work in a customer focused environment in a small team led by the Facilities Manager, which is responsible for the maintenance and strategic development of our visitor centre and all other buildings and infrastructure.
You will be key in providing an excellent visitor experience by ensuring the grounds are kept in a clean and tidy manner and ensure that the visitor’s facilities are clean, well-stocked and maintained. You will also assist the Facilities team with maintenance tasks, routing checks of systems and working on any projects to improve the site.
About You
To join the team as our Facilities Assistant you'll bring:
- a good appreciation of all aspects of buildings and facilities work, both indoors and out.
- a practical approach to the role.
- a willingness to learn new skills.
- an eye for quality in your work.
- some experience of plumbing, carpentry or other building maintenance role.
- good communications and some basic IT skills.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing Date: 07/08/2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
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Junior UX Designer
We’re looking for a talented and innovative UX Designer to join our team. You will assist in creating user-centred designs by understanding business requirements, user needs and technical constraints.
This is a remote working role.
Position: CE319 Junior UX Designer
Location: Homebased, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £29,260 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 23 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 9 August 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 12 August 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the UX Manager, the Junior UX Designer role will help develop user-centred products and services across our website and other digital platforms, with a strong focus on accessibility, usability and engagement to support those impacted by stroke.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Design and prototyping – create wireframes, user flows, site maps etc. across multiple devices.
· User research – conduct and analyse user research including surveys, usability testing and A/B testing.
· Collaboration – work collaboratively with developers, designers and stakeholders.
· Accessibility standards – ensure all designs are accessible for our users and inclusive.
· Help to conduct and evaluate research studies to inform the design process and ensure that our products and services meet the needs of our users.
· Convert research findings into actionable insights and present research findings to a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
· Collaborate closely with product teams to ensure that design solutions are aligned with the organisation's goals and are feasible to implement.
About You
You will need to be:
· Enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate about creating user focused experiences.
· Understanding of web and mobile technologies, and ability to create designs that are responsive and accessible.
· Proactive in staying up to date with new UX trends and best practice.
· Proficient in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Hotjar, Google Analytics or similar.
· Experienced in applying user-centred design methodologies in past projects.
· Skilled with attention to detail.
Occasional travel will be required as part of this role, including team meetings, team away days or other work-related meetings.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than one page demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as UX, UX Designer, Junior UX Designer, Assistant UX Designer, UX Design.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity for an astute, super-efficient, fast learner to join the first international climate campaign organisation focused on the steel sector, one of the largest and least-challenged drivers of climate change. We are seeking a dynamic executive assistant who can effectively support the leadership team management in a fast-moving and developing organisation.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
SteelWatch is a new international civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability in the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy. Our priority is for the steel industry to get on track for a 1.5 degree warming trajectory this side of 2030.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the first international climate NGO specialising in steel decarbonisation, you will work with other SteelWatch team members located across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Executive Assistant will be a vital team member, providing critical, executive administrative support to enable the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team to operate effectively. The duties associated with the role will evolve significantly as SteelWatch evolves. The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
The role is focused on supporting the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team on a number of tasks, not limited to:
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Manage diaries, schedule appointments, set up meetings, adapting to priorities.
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Organise and book travel arrangements according to diary needs and internal policies.
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Arrange and prepare for meetings with external partners, allies, donors and industry meetings, handling logistics (timing, location, travel, virtual arrangements)
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Draft supporting materials (e.g., presentations) and assist with minute-taking, ensuring team input.
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Track and manage written communication with key external contacts, including funder updates.
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This role will also support several core governance and operational activities, not limited to:
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Support the Supervisory Board and Management Board in effective decision-making by ensuring clear agendas, logistical support in organising these meetings, plus minute taking, sign-off and circulation.
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Assist with key organisational processes and tasks, collaborating closely with the Operations Lead and team members on new staff recruitment, contracting and onboarding processes.
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Support research and delivery against organisational goals, monitor Director expenditure, manage system and IT tool access for staff and consultants, and maintain filing and other administrative systems.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, creative and tactful approach to making logistics and relationships run smoothly in a busy, evolving, international organisation. They will maintain the highest professional standards and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. In addition to a great eye for detail and persistence, the ideal candidate will have the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive action forward in a fluid context and will enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for a start-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: The position is remote, and the location should be in a time zone within two hours of Central European Time. The UK location is a benefit. You must have the right to work in your location, and you will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visa application process.
Work environment: The work is mainly remote, although some face-to-face meetings are essential, within Europe. Working hours are flexible. Team members are currently located in Japan, the UK, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and the team will continue to grow internationally. There will be some early mornings or evenings to accommodate interactions across time zones, with the flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule accordingly. Travel will be required to collaborate with allies and meet the team in person.
Terms and salary: The role is expected to be long-term and managed via an Employer of Record. The initial contract will be for 12 months, if feasible, within local employment regulations. While we envision this as a full-time role, we are open to other options (minimum 60% unless a job share). Please specify your preference in your application, and if part-time, state the number of days per week.
The UK salary for this position is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience. Comparable salaries in other countries are based on market rates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity for SteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing, and imaginative workplace, committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresented in the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.
CODE OF ETHICS
All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code of Ethics.
Our Mission is to turbo-charge the transformation to a decarbonised steel sector that enables the environment, communities and workers to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate New Business Lead (fundraising) Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.
We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive person to join our team. You will be an integral part of the charity, leading on the majority of new business within our Corporate Partnerships Team, building your own pipeline, and partnerships, whilst acting as resident expert for external corporate opportunities.
Join Our Team!
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.
You will be ambitious in vision, feeling confident to develop strategic multi-year partnerships from the beginning. This is a role you can really make your own and know that your success does make a difference. By succeeding in this, we are helping to build better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
About us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
About you
The role is suited to someone who:
- Has a proven new business track-record developing partnerships with commercial and corporate organisations across multiple sectors, ideally operating at five and six figures
- Experience of managing corporate fundraising partnerships, ideally from within the charity sector
- Demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and a good networker
- Confident in presenting and pitching presentations to a variety of stakeholders
- Both empathetic and resilient, with an open, honest, and flexible approach to work
- Enjoys a challenge, is self-motivated and is open to new ideas
- Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Is a strategic thinker, and a team player.
- Is a fantastic communicator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with our stakeholders.
- Has experience of working with databases
A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Monday 12th August 9.00am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and Gloucester. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units. Regional coverage to be agreed with successful candidates based upon their location.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa FTE
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover (as part of a team) the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and Gloucester, and frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
We are recruiting for full or part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover each of these areas. Please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern and location (35 hours is full time).
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Salford and Greater Manchester region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Salford and Greater Mancherster. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh & East Scotland. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa FTE
An opportunity to provides practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease.
You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover (as part of a team) some of the main renal unit and satellite dialysis units across Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Lothian, Borders & Lanarkshire, and regular travel and attendance is expected to some sites.
We are recruiting for Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover these areas – please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern (35 hour is full time).
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Liverpool & Wirral region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Liverpool and Wirral. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As CTA's Business Development Manager, your role involves increasing the uptake of MiDAS training and growing CTA membership. To do this you will need to have/develop an in-depth knowledge of the sector, be able to conduct your own research, develop relationships with our key stakeholders, and track performance metrics.
Responsibilities
Promoting CTA services, increasing uptake, and retention.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing members, ensuring their satisfaction and engagement to retain our existing membership.
- Develop and foster relationships with local authorities, umbrella organisations, charities, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders across the UK to promote CTA membership offerings.
- This will include creating a promotional package for CTA membership to be delivered to organisations across the UK.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy to promote MiDAS training courses.
- You will do this by collaboratively working with MiDAS customers, training providers, local authorities, and community organisations to raise awareness of MiDAS and its benefits. This will include running workshops, webinars, and information sessions to educate potential clients on MiDAS standards and certification that encourage participation in MiDAS training.
- Build and maintain connections with commercial organisations affiliated with CTA, ensuring strong relationships, and the offers are relevant adding value to CTA membership.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including creating focused campaigns to attract new members and boost membership sales. This will include collaborating with CTA’s Country Directors and Development Officers to share these campaigns and involve them in the process.
- Using available internal MiDAS sales and participation data, develop a thorough understanding of who purchases and uses the product and how this can be leveraged to increase participation in the training programme and drive its income.
- Responsible for contributing to the MiDAS / Training newsletter
- Make the best use of social media, including content creation, to promote CTA membership and training offering.
- Work with senior leadership group to develop our sales systems and processes.
- Provide excellent customer service to address inquiries, resolve issues, and encourage membership renewals.
Research, analysis and reporting
- Develop and implement strategies to identify trends within the Community Transport sector and beyond. In doing so you will identify potential new stakeholders, potential threats, opportunities and areas for growth.
- Monitor developments within the wider voluntary and transport sector and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Use these insights to regularly provide feedback to the leadership group and make recommendations for growth.
- Track and report on key performance indicators related to MiDAS training and CTA membership. Including providing regular updates to management on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience & Qualifications
- Extensive experience in business development and/or sales roles, including the creation of metrics for setting targets and measuring success.
- Experience and understanding of the community & voluntary sector.
- Experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders) to deliver results on behalf of an organisation.
- Experience leading and participating in collaborative endeavors with other organisations through partnerships and alliance building.
- A qualification or experience relevant to the role and evidence of continual professional development.
- Experienced in creating marketing packs, promotional material, and presenting that material in varying formats.
- Experience working at both regional and national level.
- Ability to harness opportunities and develop campaigns to promote and sell services.
Desirable:
- Experience working within a community transport, membership organisation, transport, or community and voluntary organisation; ideally in a business development/sales position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and working well in a team.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including confidence to speak and present to different audiences.
- Ability to collect and interpret data and use it to drive planning and delivery of strategy. Highly motivated to deliver success.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and received wisdom to find more effective ways of delivering outcomes.
- Strong IT and digital skills – including MS Office and digital communication tools.
- The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize workload.
- Strong attention to detail.
Values & Attitude
Essential:
- A demonstrable commitment to our organisation’s values.
- Strong commitment to, and understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Full job pack available on the Jobs section of the Community Transport Association UK website.
Your application should include the following two things:
- A personal statement that’s no longer than two sides of A4. Share your motivation for applying for the role and how you meet the essential requirements from the knowledge, skills and abilities section of the Person Specification. An up-to-date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and key achievements in your most recent role(s).
- Please also ensure your CV has your email address, phone number including names and contact details of two people who can provide references, one of whom should be your most recent employer. We will only request references once we have chosen an applicant we wish to appoint. Also, ensure your CV does not contain personal data such as DOB, gender, nationality, etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 31st July
If you’re a motivated Solutions Architect or a junior Enterprise Architect looking to enhance your skills and support us in shaping the technology landscape of our Society, then this is the role for you.
Reporting to our Head of IT and working closely with the Technology & Infrastructure Senior Leadership Team and the wider department, you will engage with various stakeholders and departments to understand the business objectives, develop architecture plans and ensure alignment with our information technology strategy to achieve our Society goals.
Essentially you will review the current system used by teams and assess whether the current processes are suitable for the business needs. You will make strong and compelling recommendations on how best we can optimize in using more ground-breaking systems and tools in achieving the Society's goals.
Your responsibilities will also include:
- Assist in selecting the strategic Enterprise Architecture tooling;
- Manage and govern the Society’s Enterprise Architecture repositories;
- Develop & deliver Enterprise and Solution Architectures;
- Provide technical knowledge to the Technical Design Authority;
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality technology solutions;
- Promote an architecture culture and awareness across project deliveries.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
About you
We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Knowledge of business ecosystems, Cloud technologies and IT infrastructure, as well as Information Management practices, Agile & Lean methodologies, EA & ITIL frameworks, and IT Services management;
- Experience of developing solution designs in line with business needs;
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
- Demonstrable experience of Microsoft365, MS Power Platform, Azure platform, networking, Identity and authentication, Windows Operating Systems, end user computing solutions and endpoint management, as well as collaboration tools;
- Familiarity with cloud-based CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics365;
- TOGAF 9 certification or equivalent demonstrable experience with an architecture framework and development method.
In return, we will offer you a supportive team culture, opportunities to get involved in different initiatives and to grow your skills and a flexible working environment that enables you to maintain a good work-life balance.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.