Company Overview
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for health and adult social care in England. Our mission is to ensure that health and social care services deliver safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care, and we promote continuous improvement in these services.
Are you passionate about making a difference in health and social care? At the CQC, our 3000+ employees find motivation in knowing their work improves the lives of those who need it most. We ensure health and social care services are safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality, and we drive continuous improvement. We seek caring, integrity-driven team players who share this commitment. If you’re ready to positively impact health and social care in England, we encourage you to apply.
Why this role could be a great fit:
This diverse and engaging role supports the management of external stakeholder relationships, ensuring their involvement in developing CQC’s regulatory approach, sharing our findings, and acting on their insights. You’ll join a talented engagement team and hone your relationship management skills.
Working across various audiences (strategic stakeholders, the public, and provider organizations), you’ll support our senior team, contributing to an open, transparent organization that values partnership and is informed by the latest insights.
What You’ll Bring:
You’ll possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, developed through significant experience in engagement or communications. Building relationships will be second nature. You’ll be comfortable working with and advising senior colleagues and external stakeholders, making decisions and confidently challenging when needed.
Specifically, we seek someone with substantial experience in public affairs or stakeholder engagement, a deep understanding of the national health and social care stakeholder landscape, and relevant contextual knowledge.
What We Offer:
We prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package:
- 27 days annual leave, increasing with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
- NHS pension scheme with ~14% employer contribution.
- 24/7 free employee assistance service.
- Discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, electronics retailers, and for fleet cars.
- Discounted gym vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Internal reward scheme.
- Homeworking equipment provided.
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