Department: Policy and Social Change Hours Per Week: 35 Job Description Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy and launched our new campaign to end all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040 . We know homelessness is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. Homelessness is rising fast in Scotland, and we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services. At this critical time, as the Scottish election passes and a new parliamentary term begins, we are looking for a talented and experienced Media and Public Affairs Manager to raise the public and political profile of homelessness in Scotland, to shine a light on the human impact and trauma that it brings, and to build momentum and support for Crisis work to end homelessness for good. Location : Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis' Hybrid working policy). You will be required to work from the Edinburgh office twice a week. Contract : Permanent Salary : £45,592 per annum About the Role As Media and Public Affairs Manager, you will bring to life the work of Crisis' day to day services and our national influencing agenda. Using print, digital and broadcast journalism you will advocate for the solutions needed to end homelessness and inspire and active politicians to join our campaign and take meaningful action to end homelessness in Scotland by 2040. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media, communications and political influencing campaign strategies, and help to build our brand reach, engaging a wide range of new audiences across Scotland. With homelessness at record levels there has never been a more critical time to join Crisis and ensure ending homelessness is firmly on the national news agenda and central to all political party's goals. About you You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news, media and public affairs environment to secure high-profile coverage and political engagement. You will also have experience of leading and managing individuals or teams, motivating people to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. Having the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence senior internal and external stakeholders is essential. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the Scottish media and the Scottish Parliament to secure national policy change, demonstrate the ability to secure high profile sustained media coverage to convey complex stories in an engaging and relatable way, and have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities. You will have an excellent track record in national campaign and parliamentary influence, familiar with how parliament works and competent in influencing politicians. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values , Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We'll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 28 days' annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website ) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply' button to find out more on our website. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Monday 1st June at 23:59 Interview date and location: In person, on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, Cranston House, 271 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email us and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help. For more information about our work please visit our website.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Department: Policy and Social Change Hours Per Week: 35 Job Description Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy and launched our new campaign to end all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040 . We know homelessness is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. Homelessness is rising fast in Scotland, and we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services. At this critical time, as the Scottish election passes and a new parliamentary term begins, we are looking for a talented and experienced Media and Public Affairs Manager to raise the public and political profile of homelessness in Scotland, to shine a light on the human impact and trauma that it brings, and to build momentum and support for Crisis work to end homelessness for good. Location : Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis' Hybrid working policy). You will be required to work from the Edinburgh office twice a week. Contract : Permanent Salary : £45,592 per annum About the Role As Media and Public Affairs Manager, you will bring to life the work of Crisis' day to day services and our national influencing agenda. Using print, digital and broadcast journalism you will advocate for the solutions needed to end homelessness and inspire and active politicians to join our campaign and take meaningful action to end homelessness in Scotland by 2040. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media, communications and political influencing campaign strategies, and help to build our brand reach, engaging a wide range of new audiences across Scotland. With homelessness at record levels there has never been a more critical time to join Crisis and ensure ending homelessness is firmly on the national news agenda and central to all political party's goals. About you You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news, media and public affairs environment to secure high-profile coverage and political engagement. You will also have experience of leading and managing individuals or teams, motivating people to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. Having the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence senior internal and external stakeholders is essential. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the Scottish media and the Scottish Parliament to secure national policy change, demonstrate the ability to secure high profile sustained media coverage to convey complex stories in an engaging and relatable way, and have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities. You will have an excellent track record in national campaign and parliamentary influence, familiar with how parliament works and competent in influencing politicians. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values , Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We'll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 28 days' annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website ) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply' button to find out more on our website. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Monday 1st June at 23:59 Interview date and location: In person, on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, Cranston House, 271 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email us and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help. For more information about our work please visit our website.
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Home Affairs practice are looking for an experienced Manager to join the team. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm's Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence,Justiceand Home Office clients to deliver lasting change. The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, alongside significant opportunities to deliver against the government's missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve complex problems and improve outcomes for citizens, we would love to hear from you. We support some of the public sector's most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery,DDaTand Government Commercial. What you will be doing As a Manager in our Home Affairs team, you will support with the delivery of complex, high-impact work across policing, justice, defence and the Home Office. You will play a pivotal role shaping solutions, supporting teams, and start working closely with client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across critical government priorities. You may start to lead workstreams or engagements, combining structured problem-solving with hands-on delivery. Alongside delivering impact for clients, you will be an integral part of the team, helping to strengthen client relationships, and feeing into the growth of our Home Affairs practice. This may include: Leading and working across small multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience Supporting and delivering business cases, funding strategies and investment decisions for major public sector initiatives Designing operating models, serviceblueprintsand organisational solutions for new or transforming government functions Leading the assessment and implementation of policy, operational and service changes across policing, justice,defenceand Home Office environments Establishing effective programme governance, performancetrackingand risk management to ensure delivery confidence and measurable outcomes Nurturing relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a day-to-day delivery lead and advisor Driving sustainable implementation, embeddingchangeand building client capability Your skills and experience We are looking for individuals whodemonstratestrong delivery leadership, clientimpactand growth mindset, rather than a specific number of years' experience. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives Experience working with, or within, government or public sector organisations (particularly policing, defence,justiceor Home Office) Strongtrack recordof structuring and solving complex problems, translating analysis into practical, implementable solutions Ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and influence decision-making Experienceoperatingwithin programme governance, managing risks, and driving delivery outcomes Strong communicationand storytelling skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences Interest or experience in digital, data,analyticsor AI-enabled transformation within public services What a career at Baringa will give you Putting People First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. Flexible Working: We know that the 'ideal' work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company's success. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. You can be a part of our 'Great Place to Work' - with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we've achieved this. Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice , to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in ourRecruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC) , to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2026
Full time
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Home Affairs practice are looking for an experienced Manager to join the team. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm's Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence,Justiceand Home Office clients to deliver lasting change. The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, alongside significant opportunities to deliver against the government's missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve complex problems and improve outcomes for citizens, we would love to hear from you. We support some of the public sector's most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery,DDaTand Government Commercial. What you will be doing As a Manager in our Home Affairs team, you will support with the delivery of complex, high-impact work across policing, justice, defence and the Home Office. You will play a pivotal role shaping solutions, supporting teams, and start working closely with client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across critical government priorities. You may start to lead workstreams or engagements, combining structured problem-solving with hands-on delivery. Alongside delivering impact for clients, you will be an integral part of the team, helping to strengthen client relationships, and feeing into the growth of our Home Affairs practice. This may include: Leading and working across small multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience Supporting and delivering business cases, funding strategies and investment decisions for major public sector initiatives Designing operating models, serviceblueprintsand organisational solutions for new or transforming government functions Leading the assessment and implementation of policy, operational and service changes across policing, justice,defenceand Home Office environments Establishing effective programme governance, performancetrackingand risk management to ensure delivery confidence and measurable outcomes Nurturing relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a day-to-day delivery lead and advisor Driving sustainable implementation, embeddingchangeand building client capability Your skills and experience We are looking for individuals whodemonstratestrong delivery leadership, clientimpactand growth mindset, rather than a specific number of years' experience. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives Experience working with, or within, government or public sector organisations (particularly policing, defence,justiceor Home Office) Strongtrack recordof structuring and solving complex problems, translating analysis into practical, implementable solutions Ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and influence decision-making Experienceoperatingwithin programme governance, managing risks, and driving delivery outcomes Strong communicationand storytelling skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences Interest or experience in digital, data,analyticsor AI-enabled transformation within public services What a career at Baringa will give you Putting People First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. Flexible Working: We know that the 'ideal' work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company's success. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. You can be a part of our 'Great Place to Work' - with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we've achieved this. Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice , to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in ourRecruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC) , to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws . click apply for full job details
Are you a bold communicator who knows a great story when you see one? Do you want your work to genuinely matter - amplifying the voices of people who need to be heard, shifting public perception of social care, and putting a passionate, values-driven charity on the national map? Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. As we launch our new five-year strategy, Best Lives Bolder this is a defining moment for our organisation. We are setting out to be even more creative, courageous and influential in how we champion the people we support and drive change across the sector. We're looking for an exceptional PR & Media Manager to lead our media function and help us tell our story with ambition, imagination and impact - playing a pivotal role in bringing our Best Lives, Bolder vision to life through powerful storytelling and high-impact media engagement. This is a full time permanent, national role with hybrid working. You will be required to work from our head office at least once a week, so our ideal candidate will be based within an hour's commute of Widnes, Cheshire. What is "The Deal" for you? Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. Pension: contributory pension scheme Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life This isn't a press office role. It's a platform for someone who wants to shape conversations, build national influence and champion the people at the heart of social care. What you'll be doing: Developing and owning our national and regional Media & PR Strategy, aligned to our influencing and advocacy goals. Proactively pitching compelling stories to secure high-quality national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage Building and nurturing relationships with journalists, influencers and media contacts across care, sport, culture and nature sectors. Leading crisis communications - protecting our reputation calmly and decisively when it matters most. Translating complex policy and social care issues into accessible, powerful content for diverse audiences. Collaborating closely with our Head of Influencing, Policy and Public Affairs to align media work with policy goals. Working with our Partnerships & Communities team to turn high-profile community programmes and brand partnerships into media ready stories. Supporting and developing confident spokespeople at every level of the organisation. Monitoring coverage, producing insight-driven reports and keeping senior leaders informed on media trends and reputational risks. Our ideal candidate: Track record - Proven experience in a PR, media or communications role in the charity, public, health or social care sector. Media instinct - You know a story, you know how to place it, and you know when to act fast. Strategy - Experience designing and delivering media strategies with measurable outcomes. Crisis management - Experience building proactive processes for reputation risks and leading calm, confident responses when issues arise. Relationships - A strong network of media contacts or the ability to build one quickly across sectors. Storytelling - Exceptional writing, from press releases to opinion pieces to compelling human stories. Collaboration - Proven ability to work across teams, influence senior leaders and align messaging. Policy experience - Ability to turn complex social, regulatory or policy issues into content that lands with public and political audiences. Why join us You'll be working for an award-winning charity that's passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible. Flexible hours - work 37.5 hours over four days for a long weekend, or across five days to suit you. You can also work from home, with at least one day per week at our Widnes Head Office. A collaborative, values-driven team where your work will be seen, valued and celebrated Opportunities to travel nationally and attend sector events and media moments. A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future. Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, financial support options and a wellbeing fund. Retail discounts, holiday deals, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts via our benefits app. If you're a bold, strategic communicator who wants to use your skills to change perceptions, influence policy and amplify the voices of people in social care - we'd love to hear from you. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about us, watch our We Are Community Integrated Care video here and our Best Lives Possible video here . We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of . The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones - and a score of is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Are you a bold communicator who knows a great story when you see one? Do you want your work to genuinely matter - amplifying the voices of people who need to be heard, shifting public perception of social care, and putting a passionate, values-driven charity on the national map? Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. As we launch our new five-year strategy, Best Lives Bolder this is a defining moment for our organisation. We are setting out to be even more creative, courageous and influential in how we champion the people we support and drive change across the sector. We're looking for an exceptional PR & Media Manager to lead our media function and help us tell our story with ambition, imagination and impact - playing a pivotal role in bringing our Best Lives, Bolder vision to life through powerful storytelling and high-impact media engagement. This is a full time permanent, national role with hybrid working. You will be required to work from our head office at least once a week, so our ideal candidate will be based within an hour's commute of Widnes, Cheshire. What is "The Deal" for you? Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. Pension: contributory pension scheme Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life This isn't a press office role. It's a platform for someone who wants to shape conversations, build national influence and champion the people at the heart of social care. What you'll be doing: Developing and owning our national and regional Media & PR Strategy, aligned to our influencing and advocacy goals. Proactively pitching compelling stories to secure high-quality national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage Building and nurturing relationships with journalists, influencers and media contacts across care, sport, culture and nature sectors. Leading crisis communications - protecting our reputation calmly and decisively when it matters most. Translating complex policy and social care issues into accessible, powerful content for diverse audiences. Collaborating closely with our Head of Influencing, Policy and Public Affairs to align media work with policy goals. Working with our Partnerships & Communities team to turn high-profile community programmes and brand partnerships into media ready stories. Supporting and developing confident spokespeople at every level of the organisation. Monitoring coverage, producing insight-driven reports and keeping senior leaders informed on media trends and reputational risks. Our ideal candidate: Track record - Proven experience in a PR, media or communications role in the charity, public, health or social care sector. Media instinct - You know a story, you know how to place it, and you know when to act fast. Strategy - Experience designing and delivering media strategies with measurable outcomes. Crisis management - Experience building proactive processes for reputation risks and leading calm, confident responses when issues arise. Relationships - A strong network of media contacts or the ability to build one quickly across sectors. Storytelling - Exceptional writing, from press releases to opinion pieces to compelling human stories. Collaboration - Proven ability to work across teams, influence senior leaders and align messaging. Policy experience - Ability to turn complex social, regulatory or policy issues into content that lands with public and political audiences. Why join us You'll be working for an award-winning charity that's passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible. Flexible hours - work 37.5 hours over four days for a long weekend, or across five days to suit you. You can also work from home, with at least one day per week at our Widnes Head Office. A collaborative, values-driven team where your work will be seen, valued and celebrated Opportunities to travel nationally and attend sector events and media moments. A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future. Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, financial support options and a wellbeing fund. Retail discounts, holiday deals, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts via our benefits app. If you're a bold, strategic communicator who wants to use your skills to change perceptions, influence policy and amplify the voices of people in social care - we'd love to hear from you. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about us, watch our We Are Community Integrated Care video here and our Best Lives Possible video here . We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of . The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones - and a score of is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, the firm helps clients deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, Baringa combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Home Affairs practice are looking for an experienced Manager to join the team. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm's Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence, Justice and Home Office clients to deliver lasting change. The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, alongside significant opportunities to deliver against the government's missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve complex problems and improve outcomes for citizens, we would love to hear from you. We support some of the public sector's most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery, DDaT and Government Commercial. What you will be doing As a Manager in our Home Affairs team, you will support the delivery of complex, high impact work across policing, justice, defence and the Home Office. You will play a pivotal role shaping solutions, supporting teams, and working closely with client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across critical government priorities. You may start to lead workstreams or engagements, combining structured problem solving with hands on delivery. Alongside delivering impact for clients, you will be an integral part of the team, helping to strengthen client relationships, and feeding into the growth of our Home Affairs practice. Leading and working across small multi disciplinary teams to deliver transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience Supporting and delivering business cases, funding strategies and investment decisions for major public sector initiatives Designing operating models, service blueprints and organisational solutions for new or transforming government functions Leading the assessment and implementation of policy, operational and service changes across policing, justice, defence and Home Office environments Establishing effective programme governance, performance tracking and risk management to ensure delivery confidence and measurable outcomes Nurturing relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a day to day delivery lead and advisor Driving sustainable implementation, embedding change and building client capability Your skills and experience We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong delivery leadership, client impact and growth mindset, rather than a specific number of years' experience. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex projects, programmes or transformation initiatives Experience working with, or within, government or public sector organisations (particularly policing, defence, justice or Home Office) Strong track record of structuring and solving complex problems, translating analysis into practical, implementable solutions Ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and influence decision making Experience operating within programme governance, managing risks and driving delivery outcomes Strong communication and storytelling skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences Interest or experience in digital, data, analytics or AI enabled transformation within public services Benefits Generous annual leave policy: five weeks of annual leave plus a 5 Year Recharge benefit adding two extra weeks after five continuous years of service. Flexible working: hybrid working policy and more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate responsibility days: three days a year to contribute to social and environmental causes. Wellbeing fund: an annual People Fund to support individual wellbeing activities. Profit share scheme: all employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation and value for our clients and for our people. Using business as a force for good We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, supported by Net Zero commitments and the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and work with third party assessors such as CDP and EcoVadis. We also engage in community support initiatives and encourage staff to contribute to charitable causes. Equal Opportunity Statement All applications received will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups, and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, the firm helps clients deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, Baringa combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Home Affairs practice are looking for an experienced Manager to join the team. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm's Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence, Justice and Home Office clients to deliver lasting change. The UK public sector faces major challenges over the coming years, alongside significant opportunities to deliver against the government's missions. If you are excited about working alongside our clients to solve complex problems and improve outcomes for citizens, we would love to hear from you. We support some of the public sector's most important programmes across Whitehall and the wider public sector, using our skills in Strategy and Business Cases, Project Delivery, Operational Delivery, DDaT and Government Commercial. What you will be doing As a Manager in our Home Affairs team, you will support the delivery of complex, high impact work across policing, justice, defence and the Home Office. You will play a pivotal role shaping solutions, supporting teams, and working closely with client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across critical government priorities. You may start to lead workstreams or engagements, combining structured problem solving with hands on delivery. Alongside delivering impact for clients, you will be an integral part of the team, helping to strengthen client relationships, and feeding into the growth of our Home Affairs practice. Leading and working across small multi disciplinary teams to deliver transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience Supporting and delivering business cases, funding strategies and investment decisions for major public sector initiatives Designing operating models, service blueprints and organisational solutions for new or transforming government functions Leading the assessment and implementation of policy, operational and service changes across policing, justice, defence and Home Office environments Establishing effective programme governance, performance tracking and risk management to ensure delivery confidence and measurable outcomes Nurturing relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a day to day delivery lead and advisor Driving sustainable implementation, embedding change and building client capability Your skills and experience We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong delivery leadership, client impact and growth mindset, rather than a specific number of years' experience. Proven experience leading the delivery of complex projects, programmes or transformation initiatives Experience working with, or within, government or public sector organisations (particularly policing, defence, justice or Home Office) Strong track record of structuring and solving complex problems, translating analysis into practical, implementable solutions Ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and influence decision making Experience operating within programme governance, managing risks and driving delivery outcomes Strong communication and storytelling skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences Interest or experience in digital, data, analytics or AI enabled transformation within public services Benefits Generous annual leave policy: five weeks of annual leave plus a 5 Year Recharge benefit adding two extra weeks after five continuous years of service. Flexible working: hybrid working policy and more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate responsibility days: three days a year to contribute to social and environmental causes. Wellbeing fund: an annual People Fund to support individual wellbeing activities. Profit share scheme: all employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation and value for our clients and for our people. Using business as a force for good We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, supported by Net Zero commitments and the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and work with third party assessors such as CDP and EcoVadis. We also engage in community support initiatives and encourage staff to contribute to charitable causes. Equal Opportunity Statement All applications received will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups, and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy and launched our new campaign to end all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040. We know homelessness is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. Homelessness is rising fast in Scotland, and we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services. At this critical time, as the Scottish election passes and a new parliamentary term begins, we are looking for a talented and experienced Media and Public Affairs Manager to raise the public and political profile of homelessness in Scotland, to shine a light on the human impact and trauma that it brings, and to build momentum and support for Crisis work to end homelessness for good. Location : Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis Hybrid working policy). You will be required to work from the Edinburgh office twice a week. About the Role As Media and Public Affairs Manager, you will bring to life the work of Crisis day to day services and our national influencing agenda. Using print, digital and broadcast journalism you will advocate for the solutions needed to end homelessness and inspire and active politicians to join our campaign and take meaningful action to end homelessness in Scotland by 2040. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media, communications and political influencing campaign strategies, and help to build our brand reach, engaging a wide range of new audiences across Scotland. With homelessness at record levels there has never been a more critical time to join Crisis and ensure ending homelessness is firmly on the national news agenda and central to all political party s goals. About you You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news, media and public affairs environment to secure high-profile coverage and political engagement. You will also have experience of leading and managing individuals or teams, motivating people to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. Having the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence senior internal and external stakeholders is essential. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the Scottish media and the Scottish Parliament to secure national policy change, demonstrate the ability to secure high profile sustained media coverage to convey complex stories in an engaging and relatable way, and have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities. You will have an excellent track record in national campaign and parliamentary influence, familiar with how parliament works and competent in influencing politicians. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 28 days annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Monday 1st June at 23:59 Interview date and location: In person, on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, Cranston House, 271 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. Registered Charity Numbers: E&W, SC040094
May 13, 2026
Full time
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy and launched our new campaign to end all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040. We know homelessness is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. Homelessness is rising fast in Scotland, and we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services. At this critical time, as the Scottish election passes and a new parliamentary term begins, we are looking for a talented and experienced Media and Public Affairs Manager to raise the public and political profile of homelessness in Scotland, to shine a light on the human impact and trauma that it brings, and to build momentum and support for Crisis work to end homelessness for good. Location : Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis Hybrid working policy). You will be required to work from the Edinburgh office twice a week. About the Role As Media and Public Affairs Manager, you will bring to life the work of Crisis day to day services and our national influencing agenda. Using print, digital and broadcast journalism you will advocate for the solutions needed to end homelessness and inspire and active politicians to join our campaign and take meaningful action to end homelessness in Scotland by 2040. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media, communications and political influencing campaign strategies, and help to build our brand reach, engaging a wide range of new audiences across Scotland. With homelessness at record levels there has never been a more critical time to join Crisis and ensure ending homelessness is firmly on the national news agenda and central to all political party s goals. About you You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news, media and public affairs environment to secure high-profile coverage and political engagement. You will also have experience of leading and managing individuals or teams, motivating people to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. Having the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence senior internal and external stakeholders is essential. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the Scottish media and the Scottish Parliament to secure national policy change, demonstrate the ability to secure high profile sustained media coverage to convey complex stories in an engaging and relatable way, and have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities. You will have an excellent track record in national campaign and parliamentary influence, familiar with how parliament works and competent in influencing politicians. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 28 days annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Monday 1st June at 23:59 Interview date and location: In person, on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, Cranston House, 271 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. Registered Charity Numbers: E&W, SC040094
Policy Lead (APPG) £21,436.8 (£53,592 FTE) per annum Part time, 14 hours per week Fixed term contract for 12 months London-based contract with the option of hybrid working between the office and home. About the role Join CSP's Policy and Public Affairs team We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy officer to join our successful Policy and Public Affairs team. In this role, you will help raise the profile of physiotherapy and other allied health professionals in Westminster and support CSP's work to influence government and civil servants. You will manage the day to day running of the secretariat for the APPG on allied health professionals working to deliver a programme of meetings, events, Inquiries and writing policy papers and reports. A key aspect of the role is building strong relationships with parliamentarians, CSP members and especially with our member-led regional networks and country boards, which will involve frequent in-person engagement and travel. You will also contribute to CSP-wide campaigns and events, working collaboratively with colleagues in policy and communications teams. About you You will have first-class communication skills, be confident, self-motivated and able to work effectively across directorates. Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will bring expertise in at least one, and ideally several, of the following areas: Public Affaires, policy writing, stakeholder engagement and event management. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, working independently while remaining closely connected to a hybrid team, and travelling when required to support events in Westminster. Further information View the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification, and details on how to apply. Working arrangements Hybrid working The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from. Flexible working We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs. Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 67,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Office closure between 25 December and 01 January A generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution How to apply For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website. CVs will not be accepted. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide written responses to six criteria, which can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Closing date: 10am, 21st May 2026. Shortlisting outcome: W/C 25th May 2026. Interview date: 4th June 2026. Equality, Diversity and Belonging Accessibility and adjustments To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Disability Confident Scheme As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the six essential criteria we have selected will normally be shortlisted for interview. There may be occasions, such as having a high-volume of applications, where it is not possible to interview all Disability Confident candidates who meet the six selected essential criteria for the role. We may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both candidates with and without disabilities. In these circumstances, we will ensure that a proportionate number of disabled candidates are shortlisted for interview. Our commitment to equity, diversity and belonging The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. NO AGENCIES
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Policy Lead (APPG) £21,436.8 (£53,592 FTE) per annum Part time, 14 hours per week Fixed term contract for 12 months London-based contract with the option of hybrid working between the office and home. About the role Join CSP's Policy and Public Affairs team We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy officer to join our successful Policy and Public Affairs team. In this role, you will help raise the profile of physiotherapy and other allied health professionals in Westminster and support CSP's work to influence government and civil servants. You will manage the day to day running of the secretariat for the APPG on allied health professionals working to deliver a programme of meetings, events, Inquiries and writing policy papers and reports. A key aspect of the role is building strong relationships with parliamentarians, CSP members and especially with our member-led regional networks and country boards, which will involve frequent in-person engagement and travel. You will also contribute to CSP-wide campaigns and events, working collaboratively with colleagues in policy and communications teams. About you You will have first-class communication skills, be confident, self-motivated and able to work effectively across directorates. Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will bring expertise in at least one, and ideally several, of the following areas: Public Affaires, policy writing, stakeholder engagement and event management. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, working independently while remaining closely connected to a hybrid team, and travelling when required to support events in Westminster. Further information View the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification, and details on how to apply. Working arrangements Hybrid working The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from. Flexible working We currently have employees working part-time, job share, compressed hours, adjusted start and finish times, and other non-standard working patterns. We are open to considering alternative arrangements and would welcome discussion with successful candidates about any specific flexibility they may require, subject to organisational needs. Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 67,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Office closure between 25 December and 01 January A generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution How to apply For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website. CVs will not be accepted. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide written responses to six criteria, which can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Closing date: 10am, 21st May 2026. Shortlisting outcome: W/C 25th May 2026. Interview date: 4th June 2026. Equality, Diversity and Belonging Accessibility and adjustments To support an equitable and accessible recruitment experience, we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages. Disability Confident Scheme As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the six essential criteria we have selected will normally be shortlisted for interview. There may be occasions, such as having a high-volume of applications, where it is not possible to interview all Disability Confident candidates who meet the six selected essential criteria for the role. We may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both candidates with and without disabilities. In these circumstances, we will ensure that a proportionate number of disabled candidates are shortlisted for interview. Our commitment to equity, diversity and belonging The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. NO AGENCIES
Corporate Tax Manager We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Corporate Tax Manager who is CTA Certified with experienced gained in a Practice environment. The role will provide an exciting opportunity to manage the compliance affairs of a wide-ranging portfolio of corporate and personal clients and develop technical experience by supporting the Business Tax Team in providing advisory services on more complex tax matters such as incorporations, IT/CGT planning, reconstructions and demergers, share schemes and EIS/SEIS. The duties will include: Fulltime Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home Employment Details Full time role Monday to Friday (hybrid). Remuneration will be dependent on experience. The package will include: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility. Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week s salary. Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months service (this is a taxable benefit). Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary). Group Income Protection Scheme (non contributory) following completion of 3 months service. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum (pro-rata), 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year. Carrying out tax work in accordance with the Firm s procedures. Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns. Dealing with enquiries and assisting staff and Principals. Considering tax planning issues. Accepting responsibility for a portfolio of clients under the supervision of the Corporate Tax Principal. Maintaining a record of Corporation Tax Returns and ensuring all Returns are filed on time. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: CTA qualified (essential). Experience gained in practice. Ability to work on a portfolio of OMB s, taking responsibility for compliance work and identifying tax planning opportunities. Understanding interaction with non-corporate taxes an advantage. Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues. Good IT skills and a good technical ability.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Manager We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Corporate Tax Manager who is CTA Certified with experienced gained in a Practice environment. The role will provide an exciting opportunity to manage the compliance affairs of a wide-ranging portfolio of corporate and personal clients and develop technical experience by supporting the Business Tax Team in providing advisory services on more complex tax matters such as incorporations, IT/CGT planning, reconstructions and demergers, share schemes and EIS/SEIS. The duties will include: Fulltime Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home Employment Details Full time role Monday to Friday (hybrid). Remuneration will be dependent on experience. The package will include: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility. Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week s salary. Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months service (this is a taxable benefit). Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary). Group Income Protection Scheme (non contributory) following completion of 3 months service. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum (pro-rata), 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year. Carrying out tax work in accordance with the Firm s procedures. Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns. Dealing with enquiries and assisting staff and Principals. Considering tax planning issues. Accepting responsibility for a portfolio of clients under the supervision of the Corporate Tax Principal. Maintaining a record of Corporation Tax Returns and ensuring all Returns are filed on time. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: CTA qualified (essential). Experience gained in practice. Ability to work on a portfolio of OMB s, taking responsibility for compliance work and identifying tax planning opportunities. Understanding interaction with non-corporate taxes an advantage. Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues. Good IT skills and a good technical ability.
Financial Crime Analyst, Milton Keynes Division: Mercedes-Benz Financial ServicesRole: Financial Crime Executive x 4 Start Date : 15th September 2025 Placement Duration : 6 months initially Basic Pay Rate : £20.51 - £25.64 per hour PAYE £27.43 - £34.29 per hour UMB (£40 - £50k per annum) Location: 3 days in Tongwell, 2 days from home Working pattern: 08:30 - 17:00 with a 1-hour break Your New Role: As a Financial Crime Executive, your primary responsibility will be to carry out thorough investigations into individuals' financial affairs. Due to recent regulatory changes, MBFS are required to provide a lot more information to comply with, which has created an increased workload for the team. You will support the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer in advising and assisting MBFS UK and MBIS in complying with their obligations in respect of: • Anti-Money Laundering • Anti-Terrorist Financing • Proliferation Financing • Fraud • Bribery and Corruption • Tax Evasion •Sanctions Compliance To provide day-to-day support and act as subject-matter expert on matters relating to areas such as Suspicious Activity Reports, AML Advice, Sanctions, FCA Reporting and HQ AML reporting. To also extend necessary support to the teams within MBFS and MBIS. Support and manage any internal and external stakeholders for the MBFS UK's Financial Crime Team. What You'll Need to Succeed: • 2 years' experience in one or more of these areas (Anti Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Tax Evasion, Sanctions Compliance) • A thorough understanding of how the requirements of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations apply within the regulated financial services sector. • Knowledge of effective anti-bribery and corruption programmes in the UK's financial services sector. • Knowledge and experience of the UK's AML and CTF laws, regulations, and associated guidance. • Excellent communication, presentation skills and influencing skills. • Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, executives, managers, and subject-matter experts. • Experience in dealing with suspicious customer activity and undertaking, or assisting with, the associated investigations with the ability to escalate to relevant law enforcement. • The ability to analyse a diverse range of information with a view to making sound risk evidence-based judgements. What You'll Receive in Return: • Opportunity: Work with a leading automotive brand. • Modern Facilities: The recently refurbished headquarters in Tongwell, Milton Keynes, offer amenities such as an onsite café, hot desks, and free parking. • Technology: Contingent workers receive their own laptop. • Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balance of working from home (3 days a week) and office-based work (2 days a week, Monday to Friday). • Silent Room: A dedicated space in the Tongwell office for prayer or reflection. • Long-Term Career Progression: Potential for permanent roles. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Financial Crime Analyst, Milton Keynes Division: Mercedes-Benz Financial ServicesRole: Financial Crime Executive x 4 Start Date : 15th September 2025 Placement Duration : 6 months initially Basic Pay Rate : £20.51 - £25.64 per hour PAYE £27.43 - £34.29 per hour UMB (£40 - £50k per annum) Location: 3 days in Tongwell, 2 days from home Working pattern: 08:30 - 17:00 with a 1-hour break Your New Role: As a Financial Crime Executive, your primary responsibility will be to carry out thorough investigations into individuals' financial affairs. Due to recent regulatory changes, MBFS are required to provide a lot more information to comply with, which has created an increased workload for the team. You will support the Deputy/Money Laundering Officer in advising and assisting MBFS UK and MBIS in complying with their obligations in respect of: • Anti-Money Laundering • Anti-Terrorist Financing • Proliferation Financing • Fraud • Bribery and Corruption • Tax Evasion •Sanctions Compliance To provide day-to-day support and act as subject-matter expert on matters relating to areas such as Suspicious Activity Reports, AML Advice, Sanctions, FCA Reporting and HQ AML reporting. To also extend necessary support to the teams within MBFS and MBIS. Support and manage any internal and external stakeholders for the MBFS UK's Financial Crime Team. What You'll Need to Succeed: • 2 years' experience in one or more of these areas (Anti Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Tax Evasion, Sanctions Compliance) • A thorough understanding of how the requirements of the UK's Money Laundering Regulations apply within the regulated financial services sector. • Knowledge of effective anti-bribery and corruption programmes in the UK's financial services sector. • Knowledge and experience of the UK's AML and CTF laws, regulations, and associated guidance. • Excellent communication, presentation skills and influencing skills. • Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, executives, managers, and subject-matter experts. • Experience in dealing with suspicious customer activity and undertaking, or assisting with, the associated investigations with the ability to escalate to relevant law enforcement. • The ability to analyse a diverse range of information with a view to making sound risk evidence-based judgements. What You'll Receive in Return: • Opportunity: Work with a leading automotive brand. • Modern Facilities: The recently refurbished headquarters in Tongwell, Milton Keynes, offer amenities such as an onsite café, hot desks, and free parking. • Technology: Contingent workers receive their own laptop. • Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balance of working from home (3 days a week) and office-based work (2 days a week, Monday to Friday). • Silent Room: A dedicated space in the Tongwell office for prayer or reflection. • Long-Term Career Progression: Potential for permanent roles. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. Our team s mission is to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, promoting the concept of good Brain Health to reduce the risk of developing dementia through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments. Policy and Public Affairs team encourages creativity and new ways of doing things. The post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation), working across the wider Policy and Public Affairs team. The team takes a matrix approach to our work, using the skills and expertise across the team to maximise impact of a project. The role is based near Cambridge and will include work in London and elsewhere in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio As an agile organisation the portfolio of the team is constantly evolving. Currently focus areas for the role will be : Increase government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer s Research UK s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference. Strengthening the team s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve champion PPI across the wider team, managing our current public and patient forums and leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. Leading work to ensure our Stats Hub is accurate, timely and best supports our policy and data analysis work. Policy development To develop and manage programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally. This may include the commissioning of external evidence generation. Provide expertise on the relevant evidence, insight and policy context to enable the development of new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities. Manage the development of substantial and credible policy outputs, including briefings, reports, submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate. Working with the communications team to ensure our policy work is disseminated to our key audiences via a range of appropriate channels in order to maximise our reach and impact. Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment relevant to the portfolio of the post. Analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex project activities, delegating and managing the policy advisors to achieve set deliverables through their management of day-to-day activities. As Policy and Public Affairs works in a matrix structure this may include managing deliverables with policy advisors across the team. Support the join-up between projects and across the wider team to ensure shared knowledge and the opportunity to maximise influence and impact. Stakeholder engagement and management To develop and manage stakeholder engagement of key policy contacts, developing relationships within the research and the wider clinical field across a range of organisations. Actively promote patient and public involvement in the development and delivery of projects. Work with Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work. To attend external working groups and help develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK. Work with other charities to ensure ARUK is playing a leadership role in shaping government medical research policy. Research and data analysis To oversee the analysis of necessary data and understanding, working with other ARUK colleagues, to produce accurate, timely and insightful policy materials, briefings and media stories. Line Management Responsibilities To line manage and develop a Policy Advisor, providing coaching mentoring and performance management as appropriate. Work with Heads of Policy and other Managers to support our team mission, wider team development and our commitment to excellence. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level or equivalent Experience and success in policy development and influencing change. Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. Experience of writing and reviewing complex policy reports. Understanding of range of channels for communicating policy work. Experience of line management Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas. Confidence working with computers good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both face to face and remotely. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage and develop people. Ability to manage a broad programme of work. Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communication style for different audiences to maximise impact. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages. Professional and hard-working team player Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure Ability to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment Strategic outlook with a clear focus on impact. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. Our team s mission is to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, promoting the concept of good Brain Health to reduce the risk of developing dementia through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments. Policy and Public Affairs team encourages creativity and new ways of doing things. The post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation), working across the wider Policy and Public Affairs team. The team takes a matrix approach to our work, using the skills and expertise across the team to maximise impact of a project. The role is based near Cambridge and will include work in London and elsewhere in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio As an agile organisation the portfolio of the team is constantly evolving. Currently focus areas for the role will be : Increase government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer s Research UK s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference. Strengthening the team s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve champion PPI across the wider team, managing our current public and patient forums and leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. Leading work to ensure our Stats Hub is accurate, timely and best supports our policy and data analysis work. Policy development To develop and manage programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally. This may include the commissioning of external evidence generation. Provide expertise on the relevant evidence, insight and policy context to enable the development of new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities. Manage the development of substantial and credible policy outputs, including briefings, reports, submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate. Working with the communications team to ensure our policy work is disseminated to our key audiences via a range of appropriate channels in order to maximise our reach and impact. Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment relevant to the portfolio of the post. Analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex project activities, delegating and managing the policy advisors to achieve set deliverables through their management of day-to-day activities. As Policy and Public Affairs works in a matrix structure this may include managing deliverables with policy advisors across the team. Support the join-up between projects and across the wider team to ensure shared knowledge and the opportunity to maximise influence and impact. Stakeholder engagement and management To develop and manage stakeholder engagement of key policy contacts, developing relationships within the research and the wider clinical field across a range of organisations. Actively promote patient and public involvement in the development and delivery of projects. Work with Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work. To attend external working groups and help develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK. Work with other charities to ensure ARUK is playing a leadership role in shaping government medical research policy. Research and data analysis To oversee the analysis of necessary data and understanding, working with other ARUK colleagues, to produce accurate, timely and insightful policy materials, briefings and media stories. Line Management Responsibilities To line manage and develop a Policy Advisor, providing coaching mentoring and performance management as appropriate. Work with Heads of Policy and other Managers to support our team mission, wider team development and our commitment to excellence. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level or equivalent Experience and success in policy development and influencing change. Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. Experience of writing and reviewing complex policy reports. Understanding of range of channels for communicating policy work. Experience of line management Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas. Confidence working with computers good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both face to face and remotely. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage and develop people. Ability to manage a broad programme of work. Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communication style for different audiences to maximise impact. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages. Professional and hard-working team player Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure Ability to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment Strategic outlook with a clear focus on impact. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Specialist - Home Based - FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL END OF DECEMBER 2026 Now s our time to inspire the future of healthcare together. Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company with over 170 years of experience and 18,000 patents. More than 66,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. We stand with our customers around the world to support them in delivering high quality care to their patients. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services. This is what truly matters to us. Do you have regulatory experience, and are you seeking a new job? Siemens Healthineers is looking for a full-time Regulatory Affairs Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract basis until the end of 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave, offering a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to further build your experience in a leading organisation. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will provide regulatory support to the European Authorised Representative (EU AR) team on a day to day basis. This role reports to and supports the EU Authorised Representative Manager to ensure compliance to the requirements of IVDR Regulation (EU) 2017/746, UK regulation (MDR 2002), as well as other relevant global regulatory framework. This team works closely with other departments providing regulatory / quality support in a manner that is consistent with the company's Business Principles. Your Role: In relation to OUS Field Actions for the Diagnostics Business Line, liaise with legal Manufacturers and country Quality Teams, provide reporting recommendation, review approve and distribute documents. To provide Diagnostics Quality with feedback / questions and ensure closure for each Field Action. Where applicable, to complete reporting activities in accordance with IVDR Article 87(7) and UK MDR (Regulations 44ZJ and Regulation 44ZK) Co-ordinate OUS Field Action enquiries Be a Point of Contact for EU AR / UK Responsible Person on behalf of the US & UK legal Manufacturers Your Experience: To apply for this role, you will need knowledge of compliance with key international standards (i.e. ISO 13485, FDA regulations, European Directives and Regulations) and with regulatory requirements worldwide (preferable but not mandatory) Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Regulatory Affairs or Quality degree is desirable but not mandatory) and/or appropriate professional experience gained working in regulatory affairs or in quality management systems relating to in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Proven experience in a regulatory role, preferably in the in-vitro diagnostics industry, although other medical devices background will also be considered Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc) Promote excellence and embrace right first time culture. A strong understanding of the need for accuracy Work efficiently and be self-disciplined To work well under pressure and to be able to identify the need to prioritise when required To be a dynamic team player who displays problem solving skills, who can work effectively and proactively on activities both individually and within a team Good communicator fluent in English in both speaking and writing with strong organisational skills Benefits: Competitive basic salary Up to 10% matched pension contributions BUPA Private Medical Cover Bonus 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5) + bank holidays A range of additional salary sacrifice benefits including global travel insurance and dental cover to name a few How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. Please create a profile within our talent community and subscribe to personalized job alert that will keep you posted about new opportunities. To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers' recruitment is internally managed, with external support permitted only when a qualified supplier has established a formal contract with us. Unsolicited candidate submissions and referrals, absent a current supplier contract, do not establish consent and are ineligible for fees. We delete and destroy unsolicited information, thus, would recommend you refrain from any such practices. Your adherence to our policies is appreciated.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Specialist - Home Based - FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL END OF DECEMBER 2026 Now s our time to inspire the future of healthcare together. Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company with over 170 years of experience and 18,000 patents. More than 66,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. We stand with our customers around the world to support them in delivering high quality care to their patients. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services. This is what truly matters to us. Do you have regulatory experience, and are you seeking a new job? Siemens Healthineers is looking for a full-time Regulatory Affairs Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract basis until the end of 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave, offering a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to further build your experience in a leading organisation. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will provide regulatory support to the European Authorised Representative (EU AR) team on a day to day basis. This role reports to and supports the EU Authorised Representative Manager to ensure compliance to the requirements of IVDR Regulation (EU) 2017/746, UK regulation (MDR 2002), as well as other relevant global regulatory framework. This team works closely with other departments providing regulatory / quality support in a manner that is consistent with the company's Business Principles. Your Role: In relation to OUS Field Actions for the Diagnostics Business Line, liaise with legal Manufacturers and country Quality Teams, provide reporting recommendation, review approve and distribute documents. To provide Diagnostics Quality with feedback / questions and ensure closure for each Field Action. Where applicable, to complete reporting activities in accordance with IVDR Article 87(7) and UK MDR (Regulations 44ZJ and Regulation 44ZK) Co-ordinate OUS Field Action enquiries Be a Point of Contact for EU AR / UK Responsible Person on behalf of the US & UK legal Manufacturers Your Experience: To apply for this role, you will need knowledge of compliance with key international standards (i.e. ISO 13485, FDA regulations, European Directives and Regulations) and with regulatory requirements worldwide (preferable but not mandatory) Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Regulatory Affairs or Quality degree is desirable but not mandatory) and/or appropriate professional experience gained working in regulatory affairs or in quality management systems relating to in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Proven experience in a regulatory role, preferably in the in-vitro diagnostics industry, although other medical devices background will also be considered Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc) Promote excellence and embrace right first time culture. A strong understanding of the need for accuracy Work efficiently and be self-disciplined To work well under pressure and to be able to identify the need to prioritise when required To be a dynamic team player who displays problem solving skills, who can work effectively and proactively on activities both individually and within a team Good communicator fluent in English in both speaking and writing with strong organisational skills Benefits: Competitive basic salary Up to 10% matched pension contributions BUPA Private Medical Cover Bonus 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5) + bank holidays A range of additional salary sacrifice benefits including global travel insurance and dental cover to name a few How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. Please create a profile within our talent community and subscribe to personalized job alert that will keep you posted about new opportunities. To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers' recruitment is internally managed, with external support permitted only when a qualified supplier has established a formal contract with us. Unsolicited candidate submissions and referrals, absent a current supplier contract, do not establish consent and are ineligible for fees. We delete and destroy unsolicited information, thus, would recommend you refrain from any such practices. Your adherence to our policies is appreciated.
Are you a recent Graduate, Apprentice or College Leaver who is looking to build a career in PR and/or Marketing? Then read on, because this entry-level role is perfect for someone kickstarting their career in PR, working for a well-established, international B2B PR agency. You will build a strong foundation as an account manager, plus develop your skills in Public Relations and have the chance to climb the career ladder here. You ll work closely with Account Managers to learn what s needed to succeed in PR, ensuring that campaigns are executed on time and hit their targets. Location: Hook, Hampshire - Hybrid role working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Salary: £24,000 per annum What's the job? Track, analyse, and report on PR and integrated marketing client campaigns. Support team organization: schedule weekly/monthly client meetings/calls; produce accurate agendas and reports of actions. Provide regular updates on campaign performance; create monthly PR reports for all clients. Proactively schedule briefing calls for content creators with clients/their customers. Ensure all materials are approved before submission (to clients, media, or external parties). Use tools to identify and share client press coverage. Provide administrative event support: venue/catering sourcing etc. Manage third-party partners: sourcing suppliers, negotiating, engaging, and reporting back. Requirements High GCSE grades in both English and Maths Degree or diploma in a relevant subject desirable (but not essential) e.g. Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, etc. Excellent written & verbal communication skills; values delivering work to a high standard and being creative/innovative Genuine interest in a career in B2B PR, social media, current affairs, plus current trends in the Technology sector Proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally had use of CRM systems and/or other software e.g. Adobe Benefits / Perks Hybrid working Enhanced family leave Day off for your birthday Option to buy/sell extra holidays Generous pension scheme Staff Discounts If you're interested to pursue a career in PR this job is for you - you'll get amazing exposure to different aspects of Public Relations and opportunity for career development. Interested? Apply today!
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a recent Graduate, Apprentice or College Leaver who is looking to build a career in PR and/or Marketing? Then read on, because this entry-level role is perfect for someone kickstarting their career in PR, working for a well-established, international B2B PR agency. You will build a strong foundation as an account manager, plus develop your skills in Public Relations and have the chance to climb the career ladder here. You ll work closely with Account Managers to learn what s needed to succeed in PR, ensuring that campaigns are executed on time and hit their targets. Location: Hook, Hampshire - Hybrid role working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Salary: £24,000 per annum What's the job? Track, analyse, and report on PR and integrated marketing client campaigns. Support team organization: schedule weekly/monthly client meetings/calls; produce accurate agendas and reports of actions. Provide regular updates on campaign performance; create monthly PR reports for all clients. Proactively schedule briefing calls for content creators with clients/their customers. Ensure all materials are approved before submission (to clients, media, or external parties). Use tools to identify and share client press coverage. Provide administrative event support: venue/catering sourcing etc. Manage third-party partners: sourcing suppliers, negotiating, engaging, and reporting back. Requirements High GCSE grades in both English and Maths Degree or diploma in a relevant subject desirable (but not essential) e.g. Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, etc. Excellent written & verbal communication skills; values delivering work to a high standard and being creative/innovative Genuine interest in a career in B2B PR, social media, current affairs, plus current trends in the Technology sector Proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally had use of CRM systems and/or other software e.g. Adobe Benefits / Perks Hybrid working Enhanced family leave Day off for your birthday Option to buy/sell extra holidays Generous pension scheme Staff Discounts If you're interested to pursue a career in PR this job is for you - you'll get amazing exposure to different aspects of Public Relations and opportunity for career development. Interested? Apply today!
Corporate Tax Manager We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Corporate Tax Manager who is CTA Certified with experienced gained in a Practice environment. The role will provide an exciting opportunity to manage the compliance affairs of a wide-ranging portfolio of corporate and personal clients and develop technical experience by supporting the Business Tax Team in providing advisory services on more complex tax matters such as incorporations, IT/CGT planning, reconstructions and demergers, share schemes and EIS/SEIS. The duties will include: Fulltime Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home Employment Details Full time role Monday to Friday (hybrid). Remuneration will be dependent on experience. The package will include: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility. Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week s salary. Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months service (this is a taxable benefit). Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary). Group Income Protection Scheme (non contributory) following completion of 3 months service. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum (pro-rata), 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year. Carrying out tax work in accordance with the Firm s procedures. Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns. Dealing with enquiries and assisting staff and Principals. Considering tax planning issues. Accepting responsibility for a portfolio of clients under the supervision of the Corporate Tax Principal. Maintaining a record of Corporation Tax Returns and ensuring all Returns are filed on time. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: CTA qualified (essential). Experience gained in practice. Ability to work on a portfolio of OMB s, taking responsibility for compliance work and identifying tax planning opportunities. Understanding interaction with non-corporate taxes an advantage. Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues. Good IT skills and a good technical ability.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Manager We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Corporate Tax Manager who is CTA Certified with experienced gained in a Practice environment. The role will provide an exciting opportunity to manage the compliance affairs of a wide-ranging portfolio of corporate and personal clients and develop technical experience by supporting the Business Tax Team in providing advisory services on more complex tax matters such as incorporations, IT/CGT planning, reconstructions and demergers, share schemes and EIS/SEIS. The duties will include: Fulltime Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home Employment Details Full time role Monday to Friday (hybrid). Remuneration will be dependent on experience. The package will include: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility. Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week s salary. Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months service (this is a taxable benefit). Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary). Group Income Protection Scheme (non contributory) following completion of 3 months service. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum (pro-rata), 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year. Carrying out tax work in accordance with the Firm s procedures. Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns. Dealing with enquiries and assisting staff and Principals. Considering tax planning issues. Accepting responsibility for a portfolio of clients under the supervision of the Corporate Tax Principal. Maintaining a record of Corporation Tax Returns and ensuring all Returns are filed on time. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: CTA qualified (essential). Experience gained in practice. Ability to work on a portfolio of OMB s, taking responsibility for compliance work and identifying tax planning opportunities. Understanding interaction with non-corporate taxes an advantage. Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues. Good IT skills and a good technical ability.
