We have a huge job to do. We want all people affected by cardiomyopathy to live a full life. To do this we need to grow and develop, and from time to time this means adding to our small staff team. We will post any live opportunities on this page.
Whatever the role, we want people who:
- are passionate about changing the lives of people affected by cardiomyopathy;
- really understand the condition and the impact it has;
- know more than we do already and are happy to get stuck in.
Head of Communications (part-time)
Cardiomyopathy UK is for anyone whose life is impacted by the heart muscle disease, cardiomyopathy. We work to save and improve the lives of people with the condition, and their loved ones, throughout the UK because we believe that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life.
We bring together people with cardiomyopathy, their loved ones, medical experts, researchers, professional staff and other stakeholders to ensures we have the insight, lived experience, clinical knowledge and skills we need to make a real and lasting difference to people's lives.
Since our establishment over thirty years ago, we work to provide support and information so that nobody faces cardiomyopathy alone. We fight for better access to treatment so more people get the help they need, we shape research so that it truly addresses the needs of our community, and we raise awareness so more people seek help sooner and fewer people are at risk.
As part of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team, you will lead our communications function and be responsible for developing and delivering our communications, marketing and engagement strategy.
The key objectives of this role are:
- To bring more people into our community as service users, supporters and volunteers
- To ensure that our advocacy messages are articulated clearly and persuasively to all stakeholders
- To increase awareness of cardiomyopathy across all communities
For an informal conversation about this role please contact Joel Rose, Chief Executive. joel.rose@cardiomyopathy.org
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 21 October 2024
For more details on this role and how to apply please visit CharityJob website
Wellbeing Manager (part-time)
Our new Wellbeing Manager role will complement Cardiomyopathy UKs new Community Engagement Programme, "Thriving Together." This programme promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) while leading community development initiatives. The role involves strategising and implementing mental health support services, benefits and welfare support and managing relationships with external freelancers and partners. A key focus of this position is developing and delivering group support sessions within our Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) programme. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training to confidently facilitate group ACT sessions, ensuring participants receive effective skills-based support that helps their well-being.
Please note that this role is remote, with an expectation to visit the Amersham-based head office at least twice monthly. Amersham is on the Metropolitan Tube Line and is serviced by mainline train services. Travel expenses will be paid.
Closing date: 3:45pm Thursday 24 October 2024
For more information about the role and to apply, click here.