Healthwatch Project Support Officer

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Healthwatch Project Support Officer

The role

Healthwatch Oldham and Healthwatch Tameside are looking for an organised, people-focused team member to help us deliver our mission of improving health and care services for local residents. In this varied role, you’ll  work as part of the Healthwatch Oldham and Tameside teams to support board and team meetings, help run public events, and be a friendly point of contact for members of the public.

You’ll input engagement data and keep our CRM database up to date, update our websites and newsletters and you’ll support volunteer administration . You’ll also help ensure our information resources are accurate and accessible, and may work with other Action Together teams when needed

The ideal candidate 

We’re looking for someone highly organised, detail‑driven, and proactive, with experience supporting projects and working to tight deadlines. You’ll have strong communication skills, be confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, committed to equality and inclusion, and able to travel when needed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form. 

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.

Contact Name
HR Team
Anticipated Interview Date
Anticipated Interviews week commencing
Application instructions

To apply for this role please visit the 'Work with Us' page under the Jobs section on the Action Together website where you can download an application form and Recruitment pack. Please submit your completed application form to humanresources@actiontogether.org.uk by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.

Postal applications can also be considered and these should be sent to:

HR Team

Action Together

80 Union Street

Oldham 

OL1 1DJ

Closing date
Closing time
9.00am
Created
Employee Benefits
  • Flexible working opportunities     
  • Membership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling services
  • Ongoing professional development     
  • Cycle and tech loan schemes
  • 26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidays
  • Employer supported volunteering
  • Pension scheme - with 6% employer contribution
Employer
Action Together CIO
Flexible Working options
Flexitime
Compressed hours
Remote Working
Part time
Locations
Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Oldham
Rochdale
Tameside
Organisation
Action Together CIO
Role type
Fixed term
Role Type/Cause (Tags)
Admin
Advice and Information
Advocacy
Governance
Health, Medical
Salary

Salary:  £28,598- £31,537per annum (actual pro rata salary £16,682-£18,397 per annum)NJC: Grade 5 SP 12-18

Working hours
Part-Time
Working Hours per week
21
Would you consider a job share for the role?
Yes
Would you consider a secondment for the role?
Yes
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