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Join our team and help the nation enjoy better bone health.

Benefits include a competitive pension and holiday entitlement, life assurance, training and development investment, shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us in the top 20% of charities and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

Head of Policy and Influencing

Permanent | 30 - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5) | Up to £55,000 per annum FTE plus benefits | Location: Hybrid basis (Bath).

The Royal Osteoporosis Society is the only UK-wide organisation dedicated to improving the lives of the 3.5m people living with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is one of the most urgent societal challenges to people living well in later life, but it’s known as the ‘silent disease’, because of under-diagnosis, under-treatment and low public awareness.  If we succeed in closing the treatment gap, we can transform the quality of later life in this country, while making a game-changing difference for the NHS and social care system.

We are looking for a new Head of Policy and Influencing. Reporting directly to the Director of Services and Innovation with regular counsel to the Chief Executive this postholder will be a member of the Leadership Team and will be responsible for  co-ordinating and driving the organisation’s Policy, Public Affairs and Service Improvement strategy, while generating and curating the evidence for change.

Permanent | 30 - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5).

Location: Our preference is to offer this role on a hybrid basis (enabling you to work remotely from our office base in central Bath, with the expectation to attend the office in normal circumstances, at least 20% of your time each month), but we will also consider applications from candidates who wish to work remotely dependant on geographic location.

Salary: up to £55k plus excellent benefits including competitive pension, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes, holiday entitlement incl holiday exchange, continuous professional development investment, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Shopping Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you

We’d particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

 

For more information and how to apply

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, please contact our recruitment partners Ellwood Atfield by clicking here.

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, please contact our recruitment partners Ellwood Atfield by clicking here:

Digital Communities Coordinator

Fixed Term 24 months | 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5) |  £34,392 per annum plus benefits | Location: Hybrid basis (Bath).

Join our award-winning team and help the nation enjoy better bone health. We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us in the top 20% of charities and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

This role is an exciting opportunity to form part of a team coordinating and developing our digital services, including contributing to two multi-year service development programmes currently underway, Osteoporosis Connect and Medication Support (Action for Osteoporosis) and overseeing our online peer-support communities.

We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport, empathise with others, and foster positive relationships both online and offline.

 

  • Do you have experience supporting online communities or support spaces, preferably within a healthcare or charitable organisation?
  • Do you have experience coordinating projects or services? (digital experience would be ideal)
  • Do you have experience of navigating sensitive or contentious topics with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism, ideally within online communities?

 

If you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working either on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month),or working in a fully remote way.

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

The closing date is 9am on Monday 6 May 2024 (9am). First round interviews expected to be w/c 13 May 2024

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, click here:

Director of Services and Innovation

Permanent | Full time (37.5 hours per week) | Competitive salary plus benefits| Location: Hybrid basis (Bath).

Join our award-winning team and help the nation enjoy better bone health. We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us in the top 20% of charities and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

We are looking for a Director of Services and Innovation to set a clear, ambitious, bone health vision and galvanise the organisation, its supporters and key stakeholders and decision makers behind it. Your portfolio will be extensive, overseeing the delivery of all ROS’s support services and programmes, as well as our best practice toolkits to influence change in the NHS. You’ll strengthen the relationship between service delivery and supporter development by building the evidence base and momentum necessary to drive social change.

You will play a key role in the strategic direction-setting and leadership of the charity as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

  • Are you an experienced leader, with an exceptional track record in service delivery and service development?
  • Do you have a deep understanding of healthcare systems and delivery in the UK?
  • Do you have substantial experience in developing and executing strategic plans for organisations? 

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.   

Location - Our preference is to offer this role on a hybrid basis (enabling you to work remotely from our office base in central Bath, with the expectation to attend the office in normal circumstances, at least 20% of your time each month).

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, please contact our recruitment partners Saxton Bampfylde Ltd by clicking here using code ABNXA:

Finance Assistant 

Permanent | 30 - 37.5 hours (4 -5 days) per week | Salary: up to £24,356 per annum (pro rata) plus benefits| Location: Office Based (Bath).

We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us in the top 20% of charities and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team player with strong organisational and administration skills to play a key part in supporting the Finance Team. 

In this role you will work mainly with the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant to lead on Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processing to ensure ROS can collect income and meet its expenses in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Do you have experience of working in a Finance function, especially Purchase Ledger?
  • Are you highly numerate with excellent attention to detail?
  • Do you have strong communication skills with the ability to forge effective working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.   

Location – In this role, we’re looking for someone to work from our office based in central Bath, with some flexibility to work one day a week from home. 

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team. 

Close date: 24 April 2024, 5pm. Interview date: Thursday 2 May 2024

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, click here:

Membership and Supporter Care Assistant

Permanent | Part Time 30 hours (4 days) per week | Salary: up to £23,419 per annum FTE (£18,735 for 30 hours) plus benefits| Location: Office Based (Bath) or hybrid basis.

We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. 

In this role, you’ll assist our Individual Giving and Membership fundraisers in providing an exceptional experience to our members and supporters. 

 

You’ll often be the first port of call for our members, supporters, potential supporters, and members of the public contacting ROS. 

  • Have you got excellent communication skills with an engaging and professional telephone manner?
  • Are you an enthusiastic and hard working team player?
  • Do you have experience of using CRM databases? 


We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and administration skills with the ability to work on their own initiative. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and be committed to delivering a high standard of supporter care. Please note, this role will require a satisfactory Basic DBS Disclosure.

If you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  

In this role, we’re looking for someone to work from our office based in central Bath. We will also consider applicants who are interested in hybrid working (with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office). 

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

Want to know more? 

For more details on this role, please download the job description. 

The closing date is 5pm on Monday 13 May 2024.

To learn more about the role, view the recruitment pack and apply, click here:

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