Are you passionate about making a difference to how health and social care services are delivered to local people? Are you interested in a varied role, line-managing a small team where your input really matters with an employer who is committed to flexible working? Healthwatch is all about people - capturing the views of local people on their experiences of using services, taking this feedback to NHS leaders and other local decision-makers to improve care. In Hampshire, the Healthwatch service is provided by The Advocacy People who would be your employer. The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to participate in, and influence decision-making about health and social care; and provide information which helps people make informed decisions. A bit about The Advocacy People We are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our website: www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk where you will also find information about our attractive benefits package on the Jobs Vacancies page. About the role In this exciting role you will be Leading the feedback gathering activities to ensure that people’s views and experiences of health and social care are captured, listened to and taken account of by decision makers in Hampshire. Developing and leading the engagement activities and projects with a wide range of communities in Hampshire including those seldom heard or marginalised. Line managing and enhancing the leadership of the local Healthwatch team, deputising for the Healthwatch Area Director as required. What we need from you We are looking for someone with the creativity and enthusiasm to engage with people and take their experience of health and care services to help improve and shape services across Hampshire. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of working collaboratively in a team in a health or social care role, with great communication and organising skills. The role is home based with frequent travel within Hampshire attending meetings and events. For further details, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification on our website. As this role is home based but with regular travel you will need to have access to transport as well as flexibility with working hours. What happens next If we sound like an organisation you would like to work for, click on this link: https://www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk/job-vacancies for further information and to start your application, if not already there, in which case, apply today! All invited applicants to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK. New employee start dates will only be confirmed once relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and 2 satisfactory references have been received. Closing Date: 9am 31st October 2025 Interview Date: w/c 17th November 2025 Interview venue: MS Teams If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Siobhain McCurrach – Siobhain.McCurrach@healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk or tel: 07713 196798 We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, so don't wait - apply now! We are aware of potential changes to local Healthwatch services, currently being reviewed by the Government. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch. The Company The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to take part in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care; and providing information which helps people make informed decisions. As an independent charity grounded in Human Rights principles, we take pride in being one of the UK's foremost providers of advocacy and Healthwatch services. We're on a mission to make sure that when it truly matters, everyone's voice counts. Together, we support those who often feel sidelined, helping them shape decisions that affect their lives and communities. Come and be a part of our welcoming community, where your voice matters and your contributions make a real difference. EDI By embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we can build a stronger, more resilient organisation and work together to create a more just and equitable society. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important journey toward positive change." Registered charity no.: 1080679. NB: The Advocacy People reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment. The Benefits employee discount scheme Training & Development Employee assistance programme Documents