At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of our Lived Experience Engagement Strategy and empower diverse communities.
- Company: Join a passionate organisation dedicated to inclusive health and social care.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities await you.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by championing co-production and person-centred approaches.
- Qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent experience in community engagement required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Senior Development Officer – Lived Experience
The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for Senior Development Officer – Lived Experience.
This role requires the post holder to lead the development and delivery of our Lived Experience Engagement and Involvement Strategy.
The post holder will play a key part in growing and supporting an inclusive membership network of disabled people, people living with long‑term conditions and unpaid carers, ensuring that individuals are empowered to influence health and social care policy and practice in an impactful way.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, members and partners across the statutory, third, education and independent sectors, the successful candidate will champion co‑production, participation and person‑centred approaches, helping to embed lived experience at the heart of decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Lived Experience Engagement and Involvement Strategy.
- Grow and support an inclusive membership network of disabled people, people with long‑term conditions and unpaid carers.
- Champion co‑production, participation and person‑centred approaches across the organisation.
- Embed lived experience at the heart of decision‑making.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent through experience.
- Experience working with diverse communities, particularly disabled people, people with long‑term conditions and/or unpaid carers.
- Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement strategies.
- Experience in co‑production and partnership working.
- Ability to identify opportunities for participation, collaboration and improvement.
- Strong understanding of person‑centred approaches and inclusive engagement practices.
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing, facilitation and presentation delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadline.
- IT skills, including use of word processing, email, presentations, databases and online engagement platforms.
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection and information governance.
Benefits
- 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent to 30 days)
- 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent to 13 days)
- 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent to 3.5 days)
- Contributory pension scheme 6%
- Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
- Flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Time off in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Bike storage
- Carer positive employer
- Disability confident employer
- Up to 35 hours pro rata paid carers leave per annum
- Up to 35 hours pro rata paid special leave per annum
- Up to 70 hours pro rata paid compassionate leave per annum
- Paid day off to move house
- Employee forum
PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.
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Senior Development Officer – Lived Experience in Glasgow employer: Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
The ALLIANCE is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and empowerment, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about championing the voices of disabled individuals and unpaid carers. With a strong commitment to employee growth through learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, staff are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a collaborative environment, employees can expect to make a meaningful impact on health and social care policy while enjoying generous benefits such as extensive leave and a contributory pension scheme.
Contact Details:
Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Recruitment Team
