Accessibility
We are keen to ensure that our staff are representative of all sections of the community and the people of Cornwall, and we especially welcome applications from those from a black and minority ethnic background, those with a physical disability or are neuro-diverse, as we are currently under-represented in these areas.
Our offices are on the ground floor with good wheelchair access.
Are you passionate about how health and social care services are delivered in Cornwall? If you are proactive and versatile, and believe that the voice of service users has a vital role to play in shaping how services are delivered and can improve, think about what you could achieve through this role.
Our vision is to inspire positive change in Cornwall’s health and social care through effective public engagement and we exist to ensure people and communities have a strong voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their area.
Healthwatch Cornwall is a Community Interest Company (CIC), and we act as a ‘critical friend’ to the commissioners and providers of health and social care services to enable progressive and beneficial decisions to be made.
Current vacancies:
Partnership Board Administrator
Responsible to: Manager
Hours: 22 - 30 hours
Location: Hybrid-negotiable (Truro office / community, as required)
Salary: £22,183 - £23,825 FTE (Grade 1)
Contract: Fixed to May 2029 (subject to external funding)
As our Partnerships Boards Administrator, you’ll support the Partnership Boards team. This role blends administrative skills with an interest in marketing, communications, and helping our partnership boards operate effectively.
Key responsibilities:
- Partnership boards support
- Marketing and communications support
- General administrative support
Closing date: 9am, Friday 29th November
Note: Applications may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applicants. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration for the position.
Download the job description and person specification below for more information on this role.
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Administrative Support Officer
Responsible to: Manager
Hours: 24 - 30 hours
Location: Hybrid-negotiable (Truro office / community, as required)
Salary: £22,183 - £23,825 FTE (Grade 1)
Contract: Fixed to May 2029 (subject to external funding)
As an Administrative Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our day-to-day operations running smoothly and efficiently. From managing essential office tasks to assisting with research and engagement activities, your support will be felt across the organisation, ensuring every department has what it needs to operate seamlessly.
Key responsibilities:
- General office support
- Meeting support
- Records and documentation
- Cross-team assistance
- Research and engagement support
Closing date: 9am, Friday 29th November
Note: Applications may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applicants. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration for the position.
Download the job description and person specification below for more information on this role.
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Research and Engagement Manager
Hours : 35 hours
Location : Hybrid- (Truro office/home working/community)
Salary : £36,656-£39,285 FTE (Grade 4)
Contract : Fixed Term to 31 May 2029 (subject to external contract)
A core element of Healthwatch Cornwall’s work is the collection, analysis, and subsequent reporting on data relating to people's experiences of publicly funded health and social care services.
The Research and Engagement Manager is ultimately responsible for collating this data and research, producing four issue reports and six review reports per year.
We are seeking a proactive and versatile individual to fill the role of Research and Engagement Manager at Healthwatch Cornwall. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our research agenda, engaging with stakeholders, and driving impactful initiatives to improve health and social care services in Cornwall.
Key responsibilities:
- Research leadership
- Engagement strategy
- Information management
- Team and performance management
- Reporting
