62 Advocacy jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company
Working for an independent statutory body, delivering services within health and social care.
Your new role

• Engagement: Confidently interact with people face-to-face when out engaging.
• Be the first point of contact for incoming emails: Confidently use Outlook and manage multiple mailboxes.
• Confidently handle calls from the public regarding enquiries and concerns.
• Handle challenging calls: Confidently manage difficult callers.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel: Confidently use MS packages.
• Data entry and management using CRM systems.
• Analyse data: Confidently identify trends and create reports.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with some challenging/distressing calls
• Previous administrative experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Must pass DBS check

What you'll get in return

• 14.05 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (37.5 hours)
• Temporary until March 2026
• Primarily office-based, with the flexibility to work remotely when required
• Good public transport links and parking
• DBS Check covered by agency

What you need to do now
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It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Director, Policy and Advocacy Relations to join our growing team!

The successful candidate will help support the Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement practice in developing and delivering impactful policy programs, patient advocacy and community engagement strategies for our clients.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our UK offices—including London and Manchester, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the Practice Leader to help establish, develop, expand, and structure an integrated Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement service offering.
• Develop impactful patient advocacy and policy engagement strategies and plans to address clients’ business objectives.
• Support clients in creating meaningful connections with patient advocacy organizations and the patients and caregivers that they support.
• Stay ahead of macro-level key themes, events and trends in the policy and advocacy space, relating to specific therapy areas and apply these, along with you existing deep knowledge of the space, into what it means for our clients.
• Gather, distil, and interpret stakeholder insights and translate this into meaningful implications for our clients that can inform their business.
• Provide strategic counsel and complaint recommendations to clients based on business challenges and needs.
• Prepare Exec level quality materials and presentations for our clients to use internally with their teams and management.
• Deliver outstanding client service and account management for multiple accounts.
• Cultivate, pursue, and convert a pipeline of new business clientele, and develop these accounts by building, maintaining, and harnessing strong internal and external networks.
• Design and manage a spectrum of client engagements of varying sizes from discreet consulting projects to large-scale strategic initiatives from concept through execution and measurement.
• Partner with and /or lead on development of thought leadership and marketing content.
• Manage client budgets and projects

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 7-10 years’ global experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, government affairs, public affairs or related activities (e.g. communication) in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• A client-driven mindset with the ability to counsel clients through challenging circumstances.
• Experience in developing and executing advocacy, patient engagement and policy strategies in pharmaceutical or related companies.
• Ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Empathy and a passion for supporting individuals and communities affected by challenging illnesses.
• Deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory environment and the ability to counsel clients on appropriate and compliant engagements (ad boards, grants, etc.)
• A proven record of success designing, delivering, and measuring projects and collaborative initiatives with advocacy organizations, professional societies, opinion leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Passion, a sharp mind, high integrity, a hands-on attitude, and an entrepreneurial, problem-solving spirit.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, and pension contributions. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: .

*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here .

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Director, Policy and Advocacy Relations to join our growing team!

The successful candidate will help support the Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement practice in developing and delivering impactful policy programs, patient advocacy and community engagement strategies for our clients.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our UK offices—including London and Manchester, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the Practice Leader to help establish, develop, expand, and structure an integrated Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement service offering.
• Develop impactful patient advocacy and policy engagement strategies and plans to address clients’ business objectives.
• Support clients in creating meaningful connections with patient advocacy organizations and the patients and caregivers that they support.
• Stay ahead of macro-level key themes, events and trends in the policy and advocacy space, relating to specific therapy areas and apply these, along with you existing deep knowledge of the space, into what it means for our clients.
• Gather, distil, and interpret stakeholder insights and translate this into meaningful implications for our clients that can inform their business.
• Provide strategic counsel and complaint recommendations to clients based on business challenges and needs.
• Prepare Exec level quality materials and presentations for our clients to use internally with their teams and management.
• Deliver outstanding client service and account management for multiple accounts.
• Cultivate, pursue, and convert a pipeline of new business clientele, and develop these accounts by building, maintaining, and harnessing strong internal and external networks.
• Design and manage a spectrum of client engagements of varying sizes from discreet consulting projects to large-scale strategic initiatives from concept through execution and measurement.
• Partner with and /or lead on development of thought leadership and marketing content.
• Manage client budgets and projects

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 7-10 years’ global experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, government affairs, public affairs or related activities (e.g. communication) in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• A client-driven mindset with the ability to counsel clients through challenging circumstances.
• Experience in developing and executing advocacy, patient engagement and policy strategies in pharmaceutical or related companies.
• Ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Empathy and a passion for supporting individuals and communities affected by challenging illnesses.
• Deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory environment and the ability to counsel clients on appropriate and compliant engagements (ad boards, grants, etc.)
• A proven record of success designing, delivering, and measuring projects and collaborative initiatives with advocacy organizations, professional societies, opinion leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Passion, a sharp mind, high integrity, a hands-on attitude, and an entrepreneurial, problem-solving spirit.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, and pension contributions. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: .

*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here .

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Director, Policy and Advocacy Relations to join our growing team!

The successful candidate will help support the Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement practice in developing and delivering impactful policy programs, patient advocacy and community engagement strategies for our clients.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our UK offices—including London and Manchester, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the Practice Leader to help establish, develop, expand, and structure an integrated Policy, Advocacy and Patient Engagement service offering.
• Develop impactful patient advocacy and policy engagement strategies and plans to address clients’ business objectives.
• Support clients in creating meaningful connections with patient advocacy organizations and the patients and caregivers that they support.
• Stay ahead of macro-level key themes, events and trends in the policy and advocacy space, relating to specific therapy areas and apply these, along with you existing deep knowledge of the space, into what it means for our clients.
• Gather, distil, and interpret stakeholder insights and translate this into meaningful implications for our clients that can inform their business.
• Provide strategic counsel and complaint recommendations to clients based on business challenges and needs.
• Prepare Exec level quality materials and presentations for our clients to use internally with their teams and management.
• Deliver outstanding client service and account management for multiple accounts.
• Cultivate, pursue, and convert a pipeline of new business clientele, and develop these accounts by building, maintaining, and harnessing strong internal and external networks.
• Design and manage a spectrum of client engagements of varying sizes from discreet consulting projects to large-scale strategic initiatives from concept through execution and measurement.
• Partner with and /or lead on development of thought leadership and marketing content.
• Manage client budgets and projects

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 7-10 years’ global experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, government affairs, public affairs or related activities (e.g. communication) in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• A client-driven mindset with the ability to counsel clients through challenging circumstances.
• Experience in developing and executing advocacy, patient engagement and policy strategies in pharmaceutical or related companies.
• Ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Empathy and a passion for supporting individuals and communities affected by challenging illnesses.
• Deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory environment and the ability to counsel clients on appropriate and compliant engagements (ad boards, grants, etc.)
• A proven record of success designing, delivering, and measuring projects and collaborative initiatives with advocacy organizations, professional societies, opinion leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Passion, a sharp mind, high integrity, a hands-on attitude, and an entrepreneurial, problem-solving spirit.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, and pension contributions. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: .

*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here .

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team

Locum

Ongoing Assignment

Social Workers - 38- 4

Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need
• To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner
• To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are
• To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care
• Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people
• Monitor, review and re asses care packages/services against identified risks

Requirements

• 3 years post qualifying experience as a permanent employee
• Social work degree
• Experience of working with children and families in social work setting
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 38-42 per hour umbrella rate dependant on role

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Qualified Social Workers required for a permanent contract in the North Westarea - covering Manchester, Leeds and Sheffieldareas.

You will be a registered Social Worker in the UK and ideally have experience working with Children's Services or Family Assessment Centres

As you will be regional, a driving licence is essential for this position.

Salary 38-44k pa

Further details and job spec available

Qualified Social Workers required for a permanent contract in the Midlands area - covering Birmingham, Walsall and Derby areas.

You will be a registered Social Worker in the UK and ideally have experience working with Children's Services or Family Assessment Centres

As you will be regional, a driving licence is essential for this position.

Salary 38-44k pa

Further details and job spec available