We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's and Colitis.

Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that can profoundly affect their quality of life. And, because of the stigma surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we are here to support and champion their cause. We are growing our amazing team to deliver new and ambitious plans; you couldn’t be joining us at a more exciting time!

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge and Information Manager to lead our recently expanded Knowledge and Information team. In this role you will have responsibility for leading the development of our highly regarded information and resources to support and empower everyone affected by Crohn’s or Colitis. This includes our evidence-based online and printed publications, web content, research summaries and other information.

About you

You will be skilled in the translation of complex medical and health information into engaging and accessible patient information and have experience of working with patients and healthcare professionals to develop information resources in line with recognised standards.

You’ll be:-

• educated to degree level in a scientific discipline or have the equivalent experience

• experienced in appraising research and translating this for patients and the public

• proficient in measuring the effectiveness of a promotion and dissemination and use of information

• effective in managing and leading a team

• and you’ll have a calm, consistent and flexible approach to work and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

If you like the sound of our role, then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a new Events and Communications Officer to join our team.

The Events and Communications Officer will create engaging communications and deliver high quality events (online and in-person). The post holder will raise awareness and maintain a high profile for ALLIANCE programmes and activities.

The successful candidate for this role would be expected to have:

• Experience of administering, developing and overseeing events

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating events

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience of engaging with people in interactive and creative ways

• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination

• Strong understanding of accessibility issues

• Ability to work effectively and innovatively as part of a team

• IT skills in word processing, email, internet and databases

• Social media proficiency, particularly Instagram, Twitter (X), LinkedIn and Facebook

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)

• 13 days public holiday that can be taken flexibly

• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year

• Contributory pension scheme

• Open to flexible working (formal and informal)

• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Enhanced sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Learning and development opportunities

• Corporate rates for gym membership

• Time of in lieu

• Cycle Scheme

• Carer Positive Employer

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But they're not alone. We're here for them. And we're not going anywhere until we've beaten Crohn's and Colitis for good.

Are you skilled at producing accessible, evidence-based information and passionate about working to improve the lives of everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis? As Knowledge and Information Editor at Crohn's & Colitis UK, you'll join a skilled and dedicated team. You'll work collaboratively to produce a diverse information portfolio including printed publications, web content, digital tools and videos. You'll work closely with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure our material is effectively promoted and distributed to those who need it most. If this sounds exciting – apply now.

About you

If you have a passion for producing high-quality patient information that is accessible and engaging, we’d like to hear from you.

As our ideal candidate, you’ll have experience researching content, interpreting complex evidence, writing accessible and engaging information, and liaising with external suppliers. You understand the barriers that prevent people from accessing health information and are committed to progressing equality, diversity and inclusion. You have excellent communication skills and can influence a range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals. You're calm, consistent, and committed to the values of Crohn's & Colitis UK.

If this sounds like you, we'd love you to join our Knowledge & Information team!

Our location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail, but you can work from home if you wish. In addition, we have All Staff Together days at least four times a year, which is a great opportunity for you to meet with the wider team. It is possible therefore you could live almost anywhere in the country. If you want to be considered for the role but are worried about location, talk to us – it may work!

Alternatives has been established since 1996 as a charitable company, with premises across West Dunbartonshire.

Alternatives’ core theme and purpose is to facilitate the personal journey from chaos to wholeness for individuals who have a substance dependency, by normalising a lifestyle without such a dependency.

To support the delivery of health improvement activities within the unit.

To support the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of recovery programmes in partnership with house staff and residents.

To liaise with statutory agencies local Community Alcohol and Drugs Services and Primary care as required.

PVG Scheme Membership is required for this post

Alternatives operates an Equal Opportunities Policy

This post has been funded by Scottish Government National Drug Mission Funds