Applications are welcome from qualified healthcare professionals, e.g. Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Radiotherapists etc.  This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join a growing and dynamic team that provides excellence in supporting people living with and beyond cancer and their families.  The post has been created to support the expansion of cancer support services.

The postholder will provide cancer information and advice within their level of competence and take an active role in contributing towards the development and implementation of cancer support services. We are looking for someone with a highly organised and flexible approach to work, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a wider team is essential, as is demonstrable experience in adapting your approach to the needs of the people you will be supporting. 

We have a brilliant and exciting opportunity for aN NMC registered nurse to join our core staff at Neuroendocrine Cancer UK: a UK-wide charity established for supporting anyone affected by Neuroendocrine Cancer.

This position will play a vital role in delivering on expert informed patient support.

We need an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join NCUK to help support the UK Neuroendocrine Cancer population. Working in partnership with our NHS and charity colleagues throughout pathways of care.

So if you thrive on a challenge, can work well autonomously and as part of a small, but highly motivated, dedicated team and feel you can make a real difference to the care of cancer patients, this post maybe for you.

The primary aim of this post is to provide reliable evidence-based information and holistic support for those affected by Neuroendocrine Cancer.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Press & PR Officer to join our ambitious Press, PR & Celebrity team and help establish us as the ‘go to’ organisation for breast cancer. Focusing on our Services and Influencing work, you’ll be curious, passionate and creative in building profile for our life-changing services and in getting important health messages out to healthcare professionals and the public, as well as delivering messages to decision makers impactfully for our campaigning and influencing work, to ensure the needs of people affected by breast cancer are met.

About you

You’ll be great at building trusted and influential relationships with colleagues,  journalists, external contacts across the services and influencing arena, and advocates and ambassadors of Breast Cancer Now. With an understanding and passion for policy and campaigns, public health and support services work you’ll  draw on your experience and expertise to work collaboratively and effectively, keeping our services and influencing work in the news.

An impactful storyteller, you’ll write compelling copy for wide-ranging audiences  across channels, and will champion our bold, patient-focused and expert voice. You’ll have experience of and thrive in a fast-paced news environment, with experience across media platforms and know how to achieve media cut-through.

You’ll be joining our ambitious, focused and supportive Fundraising, Communications and Engagement Directorate, with a remit to reach and engage more people in our work than ever, and to develop our fundraising to continue to be a sustainable organisation for the future.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. However, following recent Government guidance, staff members are currently working from home if they can do so. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Thursday 20 January 2022 at 9:00am 

Interview date Week commencing 24 January 2022 (virtual) 

Health Inequalities & Engagement Officer

• Reporting to Communications and Engagement Manager
• Contract (24 months)
• Pay scale: £22,300- £26,800 depending on experience and relevant qualifications. All our salaries are benchmarked based on the requirements of the Job Description and comparable roles in the charity sector. Salaries are subject to an annual review.
• Hours: Full time 35 Hours a week. We welcome applications to work flexible hours to accommodate caring responsibilities.
• Location: From home, during the Covid 19 pandemic. However, your regular place of work would otherwise be either our London or West Midland offices. You may occasionally be required to travel for work (travel expenses will be reimbursed).

About Ovacome

Ovacome is the UK’s national ovarian cancer support charity. We have been providing personalised support and information to those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their loved ones since 1996.

We provide:

• A telephone, email, text and instant chat support line
• A 24 hour online forum
• Regional events, including research days, health and wellbeing day, and information afternoons
• A programme of online talks, workshops and support groups, that you can join from the comfort of your own home
• Information booklets and resources, all written and/or reviewed by leading experts in the field
• Ovarian cancer awareness information and support lines in six community languages: Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, and Urdu.

We also work to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as the lived experiences of those affected by it. We run our B.E.A.T. symptom awareness campaign among the general public and educate student doctors and nurses through our Survivors Teaching Students programme. We also run training and information sessions for clinicians on barriers to accessing treatment and information about ovarian cancer – with the aim of reducing health inequalities for those affected by the disease. 

Job Description

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about reaching everyone affected by ovarian cancer and ensuring that they are well supported throughout their treatment and beyond. Our ideal candidate is forward-thinking and will be proactive in identifying opportunities to better engage with communities and grow the charity’s reach. This role requires someone who is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative, while collaborating with the wider team.

You must be well-organised, friendly, compassionate, and able to work closely with all members of Ovacome staff. You must be able to work to deadlines, effectively manage your workload and meet targets.

You must be an excellent communicator able to write clear and engaging content for a multitude of different platforms and audiences.

You will undertake research, consultation and involvement as required to ensure that our work is evidenced based and effective in reaching and engaging with under-represented groups. These groups include: those diagnosed aged under 45 or over 70, those with English as a second language, BIPOC, travelling community, LGBTQ+ community, those who are rurally isolated, digitally excluded groups, those on low income/living in poverty and those with disabilities other than cancer. You will collate and track this work across all teams. You will set up and manage Ovacome focus groups in collaboration with the support team.

You will support our Communications staff to create appropriate and accessible content across our various media platforms, including a review of our website and all existing communications channels.

You will work across the whole staff team to support the development of new campaigns, information resources and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based, up-to-date and accessible to all.

You will work closely with our Regional Hubs staff to embed health inequalities work across regional hubs; and to incorporate and share learning from regional hubs into our national policy work.

You will also assist in the production of regular reports.

You will proactively identify opportunities to expand and fund our work, record these contacts and pass them on promptly to other staff members.

You will have responsibility for ensuring that accessible community and information resources are created and disseminated to community groups and individuals.

You will work collaboratively with local charities, grassroots organisations and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and networking for the benefit of those affected by ovarian cancer, especially those from under-represented groups.

You will keep, full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries and actions following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection.

You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.

You will work with the wider team to ensure that our support services are accessible to all communities and individuals to ensure that no-one is left behind.

You will support the Communications and Engagement Manager with the planning and organisation of our programme of online support events for the Ovacome community, as required.

The Senior Fundraiser will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, and will be responsible for developing and delivering the Charity’s in memoriam and legacy giving programme.

The post is suitable for someone with a minimum of 12 months experience in fundraising.

The role will include:

• Create a sustainable legacy pipeline for UHB Charity and to ensure that legacy income increases and continues to be a strong element of our voluntary income.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with those leaving gifts in memory including thank you events for these supporters.
• Be the first point of contact for all enquirers about in memory giving and gifts in wills for all supporters, patients and families.
• Plan, develop and deliver an In-memoriam action plan which will maximise future income
• Organise and execute events to raise awareness about leaving a legacy to the Charity as part of the legacy stewardship plan.
• Act as an ambassador for legacy marketing, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the importance of legacies to the organisation.
• Develop and implement the ‘Will Month’ campaign and oversee on-going and new relationships with local solicitors and develop materials for them to promote legacy giving to the Charity.
• Devise and manage appropriate donor journeys and accompanying communication plans for legacy pledgers and develop donor profiles to better understand the profile of potential legators.
• Shape, plan and deliver a cross – organisational legacy action plan which will maximise future income.
• Engage in other areas of fundraising where there are opportunities to meet supporters and/or volunteers to help promote legacy giving and build relationships.
• Working alongside the finance team to report on legacy income, pipeline and to liaise with solicitors and executors of estates.
• To work with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
• To proactively contribute to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the Charity as a whole and to be a supportive, effective and integrated team member.

For full details please download the job description and person specification below.

This is a full time post in the Fundraising Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity (‘UHB Charity’), the official NHS Charity for the four hospitals of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

The post offers the opportunity for office working at any of our four hospital sites with the opportunity for some home working as suits the job holder and line manager.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. We are dedicated to ensuring that patients get access to the right treatment at the right time, and to improving standards of treatment and care through research, education and awareness raising. We also provide a range of information and support services to patients, family, and friends to help deal with a diagnosis of myeloma.

About the role

This is an exciting newly created role, and it will be focusing on leading the development of a mid-level donor programme for Myeloma UK, with donations from £1,000 to £10,000. The successful candidate will be working closely across the team to grow income from this group through effective identification and stewardship, as well as moving people up the pipeline to high-level donors. The role will ensure our donors are informed, inspired, and appreciated, with the objective to drive repeat donations. This role has a flexible location, ideally based in Edinburgh or London, currently working from home.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience of developing and delivering fundraising events. You will have knowledge of project management and good understanding of data research. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 

Closing date for applications is 24 January 2022

Interviews will be held on w/c 31 January 2022

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our goal is to find a cure. We are dedicated to ensuring that patients get access to the right treatment at the right time, and to improving standards of treatment and care through research, education and awareness raising. We also provide a range of information and support services to patients, family, and friends to help deal with a diagnosis of myeloma.

About the role

Our Fundraising team relies on voluntary donations and fundraising activities. This is an exciting new post. The role of Senior Philanthropy Officer will be pivotal to developing relationships with high-level donors and growing this income stream in the Philanthropy Team. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Chair and Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to coordinate a significant pipeline as well as being responsible for their own portfolio of relationships, securing several five-figure plus gifts. This role has a flexible location, ideally based in Edinburgh or London, currently working from home.

About you

You will be a strong relationship builder and excellent communicator, with a high level attention to detail.  You will also have experience of project management. Working closely with the Philanthropy Officer you will provide support during events, and you will keep in touch with regular supporters to drive retention. You will be independent in managing a personal portfolio, and passionate about working for Myeloma UK.

Closing date for applications is 24 January 2022

Interviews will be held w/c 31 January 2022

The Giles' Trust is a leading brain tumour charity based in the West Midlands, set up by brain tumour patient Stine Giles, and her husband, England cricketer Ashley Giles.

We are looking for a senior fundraiser to join the team and help to grow our fundraising strategy and drive us to the next level.

Whilst you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the fundraising programme for The Giles' Trust, you will also have the advantage of being part of the wider University Hospitals Birmingham Charity team - the official NHS Charity for the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals.

The post holder will be employed by University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and will report to a Senior Fundraising Manager, as well as reporting to The Giles' Trust Committee.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking to develop their strategic skills as well as grow fundraising income.