[ref. s02785717] Chief Officer - Bury
Position: Chief Officer
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: £37,555
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours PW
Application Deadline: Friday, 7th March 2025 9am
About Healthwatch Bury
Healthwatch Bury is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We ensure that service users and the public are at the heart of decision-making, improving health and social care for all in Bury.
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Chief Officer to lead Healthwatch Bury, inspiring our dedicated team and volunteers to achieve our strategic goals. If you have the vision and drive to make a real difference to the lives of people in our community, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership to Healthwatch Bury, developing and implementing operational plans to achieve our mission.
- Oversee programme management, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
- Lead, manage, and develop staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Build strong partnerships with local health and social care providers, commissioners, and community groups.
- Represent Healthwatch Bury at strategic meetings and public forums, amplifying the voices of service users.
- Manage budgets, identify new funding opportunities, and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
- Oversee the development and delivery of engagement activities to capture public experiences of health and social care services.
We are seeking someone with:
- Proven leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within the voluntary, statutory, or independent sector.
- A track record of strategic planning, change management, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, persuade, and influence diverse audiences.
- Strong financial management skills, including setting and monitoring budgets and putting together funding bids.
- A commitment to tackling health inequalities and engaging with diverse communities.
- Lead an organisation that makes a tangible difference to the lives of people in Bury.
- Work with a passionate team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional growth.
You will find more information in our Application Pack which can be found on our website https://healthwatchbury.co.uk/work-us.
How to Apply
Please complete the HWB application form to which you can obtain by contacting info@healthwatchbury.co.uk or you can find the application on our website https://healthwatchbury.co.uk/work-us.
Please submit your completed HWB application form, detailing how your experience and skills align with the role together with your CV by Friday, 7th March 2025 9am to info@healthwatchbury.co.uk
To arrange an informal discussion about the role with the Chair, Ruth Passman, please ring 0161 253 6300 or email info@healthwatchbury.co.ukApplication Pack - HWB Chief Officer 2025
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