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Evolving Communities is an independent Community Interest Company that helps local people and organisations shape the way health and social care services are run in their communities. We specialise in patient, public and stakeholder engagement, insight and evaluation, supporting organisations to listen well, understand people’s experiences and use what they hear to improve services.

We provide bespoke consultancy services, manage and support independent health and social care champions Healthwatch Dorset and Healthwatch Wolverhampton, and host Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnerships across several areas. Our work is rooted in independence, collaboration and a commitment to making sure the voices of people and communities are heard, listened to and acted upon.

This new role will support delivery of our two-year strategic plan by raising the profile and brand awareness of Evolving Communities. You will help ensure organisations responsible for listening to patients, service users and communities know they can commission us to provide independent, expert engagement, insight and evaluation services on their behalf.

As Marketing and New Business Lead, you will develop and deliver strategies that identify, generate and convert new business opportunities. You will build a strong understanding of our services, market and competition, and act as an ambassador for Evolving Communities with commissioners, partners and clients.

You will develop and maintain relationships with new clients, understand their needs, shape compelling proposals, support funding applications and procurement bids, and use insight and evidence to demonstrate the value and impact of our work. You will also lead a team of external consultants who will support delivery of new business opportunities.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officers and Communications Lead, you will deliver marketing activity that strengthens our visibility, credibility and reputation, while supporting agreed targets and KPIs linked to our strategic plan.

You will have experience of marketing, communications, income generation or business development, with a strong ability to build professional relationships and spot opportunities for growth. You will be confident promoting services to public bodies and partners, including NHS organisations, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, public health teams and voluntary sector organisations.

You will bring excellent communication, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, develop clear marketing materials, use data and evidence persuasively, and support proposals, pitches and bids.

You will understand the importance of patient voice, participation, community insight and co-production, and be committed to independence, inclusion, accountability and impact. You will be creative, proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

Above all, you will be enthusiastic about helping Evolving Communities grow sustainably so that more people and communities have meaningful opportunities to influence the services they use.

Not sure you meet every requirement? Let us decide. We know that people from under-represented groups may be less likely to apply if they do not meet every point in a role description. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

For more information about this role, please download the application pack documents above.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, and flexible working practices.

If you have any questions about this job, you are welcome to contact Lucie Woodruff, Chief Executive at Evolving Communities by email lucie.woodruff@evolvingcommunities.co.uk

We are expanding our volunteer Board of Directors to support business strategy, growth and good governance, and to ensure we achieve quality and impact in all we do.

We are aiming to build on our success in health and social care and consultancy by developing our business into other areas where the voice of the public translates, for example, in care, housing or education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Constructively challenging and helping to develop business proposals and strategy.
• Overseeing the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitoring the reporting of performance.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.

Our current Board is looking for people to complement their individual and collective skill set and who are interested in and supportive of public engagement and advocacy.

We are particularly keen to recruit new Board members with experience in:

• Business strategy, development, sales and commercial
• Tendering/procurement (working with government, other statutory funders, or private providers delivering public/social services)
• Legal and financial oversight
• IT and digital development.

Candidates will also demonstrate a range of knowledge and skills, such as:

• Strategic thinking and planning. Able to analyse complex information including statistical data, draw logical conclusions. and contribute to rational decision-making.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills. Able to liaise effectively with a wide a range of stakeholders and audiences.
• An interest and understanding in health, social care and wellbeing issues, policymaking and delivery, and how these may affect people.

This is a voluntary role with a term of three years, and the option to serve further three year terms if invited to do so by the Chair.

You will be required to attend six Board meetings a year (there is an option to join in person or virtually), and other ad hoc meetings such as training and away days.

Overall, the role requires a time commitment equivalent to approximately two days a month.

This is a volunteer role, though remuneration for expenses can be claimed.