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.

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

About us

The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is a small charity making a big difference. QNIS supports, develops and inspires Scotland’s community nurses and midwives to be agents for health improvement and catalysts for social change. We help them develop their expertise to drive positive action to build a healthier, kinder, fairer Scotland.

About the role

We have an exciting vacancy for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Nurse Director. We are looking for a highly skilled administrator who will provide high quality, professional executive support, and governance support to the CEND, Chair and Board of Trustees. You will be involved in a wide range of activities from complex diary management, secretariat support to the Board, through to supporting projects and co-ordinating large scale inspiring events. This is a strategic role which requires significant diplomacy as first point for contact for a range of stakeholders.

Being a small team, we also need someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves up and pitching in with whatever is required.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours), based mainly in our office in central Edinburgh, with scope for some flexible working from home. We are offering a salary of £33,901 - £35,119 depending on experience.

For more information about the role and the organisation, please download the Excellence Profile and visit the QNIS website.

About you

Having worked in a PA/EA role with a chief executive or senior manager before, you will be able to balance the demands of strict deadlines with a very high level of attention to detail. You will have substantial administrative experience including being able to demonstrate highly proficient IT skills and an ability to cope with prioritising and interruptions. You will have demonstrable experience of supporting committees, preferably at Board level, and be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion. An understanding of charity governance would be an advantage. Crucial to success in the role will be the ability to communicate clearly, cheerfully and tactfully with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

Are you looking for a role in which you will help to improve the lives of families across Scotland? One that encourages you to work differently, get creative and feel valued by colleagues and the organisation you work for?

If you are someone with imagination, talent and expertise, we want to hear from you.

It’s an exciting time for the charity with the launch of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

This follows two years of significant expansion in our specialist teams, growth in funding, a rise in media engagement and parliamentary support for the work we do, and the success of our ground-breaking Dance 100 event in Glasgow.

Innovative and impactful communications are playing a key role in the delivery of Standing Tall 2023 - 2028 and the appointment of our first Digital Communications Officer will help us to take that vital next step.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the successful applicant will join an ambitious and hard-working organisation dedicated to families impacted by Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary condition that changes the brain and causes severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

A full Job Description is available for download below.