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About the role We’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Communications Business Partner – PR and Media Strategy to join our Communications team at a pivotal moment. This is a senior, high‑profile role in our Communications Team and at the heart of the council’s strategic direction, helping us communicate clearly, confidently and transparently with our residents, partners and colleagues. As one of our senior communication leaders, you will design and deliver integrated communications that support our Strategic Framework and CARE values: Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful and Excellent. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and elected members, provide expert guidance on complex and sensitive matters, and help shape the organisation’s narrative through high‑quality, insight‑led communication. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced media environment, who enjoys balancing proactive and reactive storytelling in response to media issues. They will be passionate about shaping the organisation’s public voice while protecting its reputation. They will be ready to lead on the communication challenges and opportunities that come with major organisational change, including Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a rare opportunity to: • Influence the strategic direction of a large, high‑profile council., • Lead communications that genuinely improve outcomes for residents., • Shape a modern, digital‑first approach to engagement and public service. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Matthew Hall, Head of Communications What will you be doing? As our Communications Business Partner for PR & Media Strategy, you will: • Lead our media approach and our media team, balancing proactive storytelling with robust, rapid response to emerging issues., • Deliver forward planning as well overseeing and handling real time media handling., • Oversee reputation management, providing strategic advice during crises and contributing to our 24/7 out‑of‑hours rota., • Develop and deliver cross‑council communication, media and digital strategies aligned to corporate outcomes., • Act as a strategic advisor to senior officers and elected members, ensuring communications support effective decision‑making and democratic transparency., • Horizon scanning to protect the council’s interests and strengthen relationships with partners and government., • Support local democracy by communicating committee policy decisions., • Mentor and develop colleagues to create a high‑performing, innovative communications function., • Extensive experience delivering strategic communications in a complex organisational environment., • A proven track record in media handling, crisis response and reputation management., • Expertise in strategic planning across digital, media, campaigns and internal communications., • Strong political awareness and an ability to advise senior stakeholders with credibility., • Excellent writing, editing and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences., • Experience of leading high‑performing teams and encouraging innovation and continuous improvement., • Strong financial and project management skills., • A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family, • Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme, • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances, • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings, • Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth, • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day, • Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network, • Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Social Services Location: Sutton (Hybrid Working) Rate: £36.54 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Social Services team in Sutton on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT with strong community or social care experience who is confident managing complex cases and completing adaptations assessments. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of residents with complex needs Complete Moving & Handling assessments Assess and recommend major and minor adaptations Work collaboratively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams Conduct home visits and office-based work as part of the hybrid model Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience within Social Services or a community-based role (such as rapid response) Strong Moving & Handling experience Experience assessing for major and minor adaptations Ability to effectively manage a varied caseload HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Working Pattern Hybrid working Approximately 3 days office / visits and 2 days remote Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us Bonus for finding your own job Twice weekly payroll Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job s...

CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Rapid Response team in. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Rapid Response Care Assistant. Previous experience in complex care /

The role includes a commitment to an on-call rota, with travel within a 100-mile radius. This position offers full training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment where each day presents new challenges to enhance clients’ lives. The ideal candidate will have previous

A prominent healthcare organization in Croydon is seeking a Rapid Response Care Assistant to support clients with complex needs while enhancing their care skills.

Superior Healthcare is seeking Rapid Response Nurses to join our Complex Care Team, supporting adults and children across West and Mid Kent.

An innovative housing service provider in Greater London is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to lead a new Rapid Response team.

A healthcare organization in London seeks an Urgent Community Response Nurse/Paramedic to deliver care in patients' homes.

Job title: Band 7- Community Nurse Rapid Response.

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join their Admission Avoidance and Discharge Service.This role involves working in the Emergency Department at The Royal London Hospital, assessing and treating patients to

A community healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their Rapid Response Nursing team.

Name Sandra Cannon Job title Team Lead Furness rapid response Email address sandra. Healthcare assistant/Therapy assistant - Rapid Response. Site Furness Rapid Response, Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/04/2

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a skilled Registered Nurse to manage complex patient cases and provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team.The ideal candidate will support junior members and help maintain high-quality patient experiences.Relevant qualificati

Variable hours across Monday - Sunday to meet rapid response demand. Respond rapidly to urgent clinical requests, providing timely assessment and intervention to support patients in the community. Lead safe, effective and rapid discharge pathways by working alongside BDMs and RNMs.

A leading property services organization is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative – Carpenter based in Hackney, London.This role is essential for delivering timely building repairs across properties in London.Responsibilities include construction and maintenance tasks, customer interaction, and problem

A prominent community healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Bank Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care autonomously within various community settings.The candidate will lead a nursing team and work closely with multidisciplinary teams and GPs.Applicants should have str

A leading care provider in Liverpool seeks a Registered General Nurse for its Rapid Response Team.

Are you a Band 5 Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced part time Band 5 nurse to support the changing face of community health care within our Rapid Response Team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. You will h

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse to join Alcedo Care's Rapid Response Team providing Complex Care at home.

A public health service provider in Greater London is seeking an Urgent Community Response Nurse/Paramedic.

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist for their Urgent Community Response Service.

A prominent healthcare provider in the Greater London area is looking for Band 6 Registered Nurses and Paramedics passionate about delivering community care.This role involves assessing and managing patient needs while working within a supportive team.The ideal candidates will have a current nursing

Consultant/GP leadership for the Rapid Response team. The main responsibility of this post is to lead and develop the virtual ward (VW) and Urgent Community Response Service (UCR) and may be required to provide medical support across the range of community services and there will be opportunities to

As part of the Rapid Response Team, you will provide clinical nursing support across multiple complex care packages when additional expertise is required. If you are a Registered Nurse with strong Tracheostomy experience looking for a flexible and rewarding Rapid Response role, please apply now or c

A healthcare provider in Bedford is looking for a compassionate and driven part-time Band 5 Nurse.This role involves working in community health, conducting holistic assessments, and formulating management plans to support patients in their homes.Candidates should ideally have experience in adult co

A leading community healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.This role involves delivering person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting community patients in their homes.The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, HPC registra

A leading community care provider in Greater London is recruiting rapid response complex care assistants to deliver high-quality care to clients with complex healthcare needs.

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Community Nurse Rapid Response to work in Barnet and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, acting as Team Leader for the Rapid Response Nursing Team, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to manage a complex caseload and support a multidisciplinary team.The role involves providing leadership for administrative tasks and ensuring effective service delivery aligned with contract targets.Ideal candidate

A leading facilities management company, OCS, is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of clients, their premises, and the public.The ideal candidate will be vigilant, possess strong communication skills, and be able to respond effectively to incidents.This role involves varie

Community Staff Nurse Rapid Response. We are looking to recruit NMC registered nurses to work within the Rapid Response Nursing team in Derby City.

This full-time position offers the chance to lead the virtual ward and Urgent Community Response Service, impacting patient care in the community.

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Reactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to respond to electrical faults and emergencies across various facilities.The role requires qualifications like NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.Key responsibilities include diagn

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Consultant-grade medical practitioner to lead and develop the virtual ward and Urgent Community Response Service.

Rapid Response Support Worker – Make a Life-Changing Impact!. As a Rapid Responder, you will:.

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a Band 6 Nurse for its Adult Cardiorespiratory Enhanced and Responsive Service (ACERS).The role involves supporting patients in the community with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and Asthma.The ideal candidate should have a nursing q

Band 6- Community Nurse Rapid Response.

A healthcare organization in London is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Rapid Response Team.

A complex care provider is seeking experienced Registered Nurses with tracheostomy experience to join the Rapid Response Team.

Rapid Response Team is a progressive and innovative multidisciplinary team aimed at supporting the population of Waltham Forest, providing urgent multidisciplinary (MDT) response to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Rapid Response Team. Join to apply for the Adv

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking passionate individuals for the Care Assistant role.You'll help clients with personal care tasks and daily living activities while following individualized care plans.This position does not require prior social care experience but values compas