Application Guide
How to Apply for Campaigns and Regional Engagement Officer (Scotland, NI, and the North East of England)
at The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy
🏢 About The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational, and trade union body for the UK's 65,000+ physiotherapists, uniquely combining advocacy, professional development, and member support. Working here means advancing healthcare policy and public understanding of physiotherapy's value across the UK, with a strong focus on member-led initiatives and evidence-based campaigning. It's ideal for someone passionate about healthcare advocacy, professional representation, and making a tangible difference in regional health systems.
About This Role
This part-time remote role focuses on elevating physiotherapy's profile in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North East England through targeted stakeholder engagement, member mobilization, and regional campaign execution. You'll directly influence local health policies, support CSP member networks, and contribute to UK-wide campaigns, making an impact by bridging national strategy with regional implementation. Success means stronger physiotherapy advocacy in devolved nations and underserved English regions.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning virtual meetings with CSP's central campaigns team to align on UK-wide priorities, followed by drafting targeted communications for members in Scotland on a local health issue. In the afternoon, you could travel to North East England for an in-person event with a regional network, then wrap up by planning stakeholder outreach for Northern Ireland. Expect a mix of remote collaboration, independent project management, and regional travel to engage members and influencers.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy Is Looking For
- A self-motivated communicator with proven experience in at least two of: stakeholder engagement (e.g., with NHS bodies or local government), digital campaign management, or public affairs in a health/advocacy context.
- Someone comfortable with frequent travel across Scotland, NI, and North East England for in-person member meetings and events, while thriving in a remote work structure.
- A collaborative professional who can work independently on regional priorities while aligning closely with CSP's central campaigns team and country boards.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a background in communications, public health, policy, or related fields, and a genuine interest in physiotherapy or healthcare advocacy.
📝 Tips for Applying to The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy
Highlight specific examples of engaging stakeholders in Scotland, NI, or North East England—mention local health bodies, councils, or member networks you've worked with.
Tailor your CV to show expertise in at least two required areas (e.g., 'stakeholder engagement' and 'digital communications') with metrics, like growing a regional campaign's reach or securing media coverage.
Demonstrate understanding of CSP's dual role as a professional body and trade union by referencing their recent campaigns (e.g., workforce issues or physiotherapy promotion).
Emphasize experience managing a varied, part-time workload independently, with examples of remote collaboration across teams.
If you have a background in healthcare, physiotherapy, or advocacy, make it clear; otherwise, show transferable skills from sectors like non-profits, unions, or public affairs.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your ability to build relationships with CSP members and regional networks in Scotland, NI, and North East England, citing past engagement successes.', 'Specific skills in stakeholder engagement, media/PR, or digital communications, with brief examples tied to healthcare or advocacy contexts.', "Why you're passionate about advancing physiotherapy's profile in these specific regions, showing knowledge of local health challenges or policies.", "How you've contributed to collaborative campaigns while working independently, aligning with CSP's team-oriented but remote structure."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → CSP's recent campaigns and publications (e.g., their work on workforce pressures, public awareness initiatives, or policy responses to devolved health matters).
- → The structure of CSP's regional networks and country boards in Scotland, NI, and England, including key member-led activities.
- → Current health policy landscapes in Scotland, NI, and North East England, focusing on physiotherapy's role in NHS or community care.
- → CSP's role as both a professional body and trade union, understanding how this dual function impacts regional engagement.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning Scotland, NI, or North East England—this role is region-specific, so lack of geographic focus suggests poor fit.
- Overemphasizing generic communication skills without concrete examples in stakeholder engagement, media, or digital campaigns as listed in requirements.
- Failing to address the part-time, remote nature with travel—not showing how you'd manage in-person engagement across dispersed regions while working independently.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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