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Do you have significant experience in HR policy development within an HR policies and procedures specialist role? Are you able to manage competing priorities efficiently and effectively?

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Policy Advisor to support the HR Policy and Change Manager with the design and implementation of an HR policy review framework, and to review and develop our suite of HR policy documents.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy and will never put a healthy dog to sleep.

HR is a growing team of over 30 friendly, hardworking colleagues delivering a first-class service to the organisation and its 1,400+ employees in more than 70 workplaces.  We work across all HR activities including recruitment, pay and benefits, payroll, learning and development and employee engagement, as well as providing pragmatic and principled guidance on people issues.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with subject matter experts including the Employee Relations Advisor and HR Business Partner team, proactively seeking feedback and involvement from stakeholders when drafting or revising policies and incorporating feedback within a continuous improvement cycle.  Promoting awareness of new and amended policies will be an important part of the role, including working with colleagues in HR and Internal Communications to communicate changes effectively to people across Dogs Trust. 

Ideally qualified to CIPD level 5 (or with equivalent experience), you will have previous experience in a similar position, with outstanding drafting skills, including editing and proof-reading. You will have close attention to detail, with a high standards of literacy and grammar.  You will also be an excellent communicator with knowledge of employment law and a proactive commitment to personal continued professional development.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

RedbridgeCVS is the local umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Redbridge. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station. Every year we support over 350 voluntary and community groups, helping them to flourish and make a difference in their communities.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join the team as our Head of Community Development. This is a varied and exciting role which will involve leading and developing our work with and for the local VCS, including:

- Practical and developmental support

- Voice, advocacy and influencing

- Building partnerships and supporting collaboration

- Nurturing an environment in which volunteering can thrive

You will lead across the programme to ensure synergy, leading to greater impact and stronger support for the local sector. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious leader with the drive to develop and build our work to meet the needs and aspirations of our members and the communities they serve.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 25th August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 31st August.

Please note that the role will be based at RedbridgeCVS, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4PU; however, consideration can be given to a hybrid working pattern to enable working from home. Any hybrid working arrangement will be subject to a trial period and will be reviewed during the probation period.

At RedbridgeCVS, we recognise that our team is our greatest asset. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and fulfilled. We offer the following benefits to all our team members:

• A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• A range of workplace wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employer pension contribution
• Season ticket and cycle to work scheme

We are looking for an experienced Finance professional to support the work of our Head of Finance as well as to coordinate the day-to-day running of the department. This is a 35 hours per week contract. 

Are you interested in working for an organisation with Investors in People Platinum Award which makes a real difference through the provision of high quality care and support?  Would you like to work for a flexible, diverse, inclusive, not-for-profit organisation? With good training and benefits? This is a great opportunity for someone with the right values and experience in Finance to make a difference in our Company and the wider Community.

In this role, you will be jointly responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• The day-to-day management of the Finance department and efficient management of the accounting functions.
• The preparation of quarterly accounts.
• Supporting the organisation with the financial management of contracts, to maximise accuracy and income.
• The preparation of draft year-end accounts.
• Assisting with the development, improvement, and implementation of The Action Group’s quality system within the finance team.

Please read the job description and person specification for full details.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail as well as a proactive attitude to work, great interpersonal skills and experience writing reports for senior managers. Experience in working in a charity or social care organisation would be an advantage, but it is not essential.  You will also need to empathise with The Action Group’s values and have respect for confidentiality.

Benefits include

• Pension
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
• Good annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
• TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
• Travel time payable where applicable
• Mileage allowance where applicable

To apply please go to our website, read the job description and send us your CV and covering letter explaining how you are a good fit for the job. 

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on August 24 2022. 

Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing the 29 August. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that we are only able to get in touch with candidates who we are able to invite for interview.

BWCE is working to put people at the heart of the energy transition, placing ownership and control of energy in the hands of consumers via clean energy projects that actively involve and benefit local communities.

Through programme and strategic partnership development, securing funding, business planning, policy and regulatory advocacy and understanding of key audiences, this new post will play a major role in helping us to link energy supply and demand more effectively at a community level and scale our impact on carbon reduction and fuel poverty.

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years’ experience of working in the renewable energy and/or energy efficiency sector, with a track record of project development and successful funding bids. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) iRefer team, which is a high focus, fast-growing unit of the RCR.  

iRefer is the flagship publication of the RCR, a set of evidence-based guidelines aimed at supporting the decision-making process for healthcare professionals during the patient referral process for diagnostic imaging, by setting out our advice regarding the best first imaging test for a patient’s circumstances. The guidelines are currently being adapted so that they can be integrated with Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDS) and Application Programming Interfaces (API) and rolled out across a number of health networks globally, which has the potential to hugely improve patient care, reducing the time taken to get a diagnosis and therefore treatment plan for their condition, saving precious time and ensuring efficient treatment. The iRefer guidelines also have a positive impact on our members, ensuring the diagnostic imaging they are reporting on are the right first tests, reducing the need for further test reporting in the future and helping to reduce the imaging backlog post-Covid. 

The Business Analyst, iRefer will support the Product Manager in the development and refinement of the ongoing product strategy and road map for iRefer through activities such as; gathering customer input to inform future requirements for product development, liaising with the technical team to ensure the feasibility and usability of requirements, writing user stories and signing off test cases. In addition to this you will also support the development and execution of the iRefer marketing strategy; carrying out research into the sector to identify new geographies to support the global establishment of the product, optimising marketing channels and tracking the performance of campaigns.

This is a highly collaborative, research-oriented role, with an emphasis on conducting in depth and thorough analysis, and defining requirements for the iRefer product, in order to deliver high quality products and service to customers, which often include National Governments with high stakes requirements. The role requires strong stakeholder management as you will be working with external contractors including engineering contractors, design agencies and marketing agencies.  

This is an extremely exciting time to join the RCR’s iRefer team as they position themselves to move further into the global healthcare market, establishing the product firmly as the market leader in the space and ultimately improving patient outcomes and treatment time across the world. 

If you are looking for an impactful role in a medical charity with a great cause and ambitious goals, then please find out more about the role and the RCR in our candidate pack. 
 

Why join us?

Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
Modern working environment
Equipment provided to work from home
Generous annual leave allowance
Excellent pension scheme
Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Location: Nottighamshire 
Contract type Permanent, Part time
Hours 22.5
Salary £26,000 to £30,000 pro rata
Benefits Switch up provides an Employee Assistance Programme

Switch Up
We’d love to hear from you if you:

- Are an effective communicator with a passion to make a difference
- Are great at managing relationships in a business setting
- Have a proven track record of running successful marketing campaigns
- Are able to inspire and motivate others
- Have strong organisational and project management skills

Switch Up changes lives. We work with young people, often from deprived backgrounds and help them turn their lives around. We aren’t like other services - we provide bespoke packages of support and will do whatever it takes to get results. We are resilient and relentlessly optimistic about the future of our young people.

Achieving prestigious grants from a range of funders over the last few years, we have grown from strength to strength. We have recently doubled our reach and therefore the support we can offer by opening a second site.

We are looking for a strong individual to manage our existing business relationships and grow new ones. Someone who can influence others and generate interest and support for all we do at Switch Up. Someone who can effectively engage with wider audiences through a variety of marketing and other communication channels.

The role is part time, 22.5 hours over 3 days per week and the salary is £26,000 - £30,000 pa pro-rata . We are looking for people with previous marketing experience. A car is necessary for this role as you will be working across Nottinghamshire.

If you’d like to know more and think you would be a good fit, send us your CV. We are eager to talk to you.

You may have experience of the Following: Partnership Liaison, Partnership Manager, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Manager etc

Ref: 135 497

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent contract

Grade CL Salary £51,000 per annum (London)

Location 30 Euston Square.

Close date: Friday 12th August 2022

Interview date: Wednesday 17th August 2022

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline.

General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic senior manager working at the heart of RCGP responsible for the work of RCGP's Officer Business Management Team.

The Officers provide strategic leadership on almost all aspects of the RCGP's work and lead the way on policy development. They represent the interests of general practice in public policy, development of the profession and standards of patient care.The work is varied and can be complex and fast-paced. 

The Senior Manager Business Management is responsible for ensuring a highly skilled and effective business management team expedites all aspects of Officers' work across College and with external stakeholders.

This busy, high profile role takes the lead on the following business areas:

• Leading and overseeing the team delivering business support to the College Officers and President
• Managing and develop the four staff members of the Officer Business Management Team.
• Ensuring all Officers have high level support for external engagements with senior leaders of other health bodies and Ministers as required.
• Setting policy and standards for dealing with high level/technical/urgent correspondence.
• Liaising across College to respond to formal requests for RCGP advice.
• Overseeing Officer transitions to ensure an effective handover of responsibilities, backfill agreements (including secondments), appraisals and development activities.
• Developing annual programme of Officer events, and co-ordinating key Officer engagements, e.g. annual conference, ceremonial and stakeholder dinners
• Managing all aspects of the State Honours nominations, including drafting citations and co-ordinate recognition arrangements and Palace liaison.
• Preparing papers for the Executive Management Team (EMT), Leadership Team, Committees and Assistant Director Governance.

The work of the team is varied, and some degree of flexibility is needed to respond to emerging challenges and developments. 

The successful applicant will have the skills, motivation and confidence to work independently and lead a fast paced, highly visible team.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have: excellent organisational abilities; a proven track record of working successfully with senior leaders; an eye for detail; confidence working with senior stakeholders; excellent written and oral communication skills.

You should be a team player, be adept at leading the development and improvement of office systems.

An excellent communicator, you are able to build networks and collaborate effectively with staff/stakeholders at all levels.

This post will suit someone who has significant experience of working with senior professionals.

The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions

All post holders are expected to adhere to GDPR and ensure that they handle data in a manner that is compliant with the regulations

To apply, please apply directly on the RCGP website by uploading your CV and cover letter.

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

                                         - Putting members at the heart of everything we do -

Kids Inspire (KI) provides a range of therapeutic and community services across Essex (the charity is also growing into Thurrock and Suffolk) for service users who are impacted by mental health challenges and trauma. We have a range of highly qualified therapists offering strong management support and peer support throughout our team. Launched in 2007, by the CEO and Clinical Director, Sue Bell, Kids Inspire has a track record of success, a highly engaged board of trustees, and a determination and drive to make a sustainable difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic bid writer to join our successful and award-winning Fundraising Team, at a time when Kids Inspire is investing in growth.

Working strategically with the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO and COO, you will write tenders and applications to attract a variety of long and shorter-term grants, contracts, and awards. As part of the Fundraising Team, you will be key to the continuing development and implementation of KI’s robust fundraising strategy. To be successful, you will need to forge and maintain strong relationships with funders and investors, as well as with your KI colleagues.

You will manage the Trusts and Foundations Assistant and help to develop the skills this post holder needs to become a confident and successful assistant bid writer. This includes taking part in the Jack Petchey Internship Programme as their line manager.

 

General Details

Job Title : Bid Development Manager

Reporting to:                         Head of Fundraising

Normal Place of Work: Head office of Kids Inspire in Chelmsford/remote working

Contractual Terms: Employee

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours (full-time) per week

Salary: Band 6, £30,691 to £37,076 FTE dependant on experience

Main activities, but is not limited to:

To include but not be limited to:

• Meet agreed income and targets
• Proactively research, write and present funding bids, proposals and applications
• To assess what services/posts/equipment in the financial budget could be applied for and ensure there is full knowledge of all aspects of these items
• To maintain a project directory/wish list of services and items that require funding
• Develop new and existing business through research, networking, identifying, and responding to leads and working closely with colleagues across the organisation and in the community
• Keep abreast of relevant developments, legislation, and networks
• Ensure that relationships with funders and partners – current, potential, and historical – are effectively managed
• Work with colleagues to ensure affective reporting as directed by the Assistant Clinical Director - Clinical Impact
• Develop, in consultation with colleagues, all relevant materials for reporting and servicing of funding relationships
• Work with colleagues to ensure that our reputation and brand values are maintained and strengthened through partnership activity
• Use our E Tapestry and SharePoint to log activity and information
• Manage the Trust and Foundation Assistant to maximise opportunities, research, deadlines and smaller grants and trusts
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Head of Fundraising and Communications

Requirements and Conditions

• To act as an ambassador for Kids Inspire
• Successful bid writing track record in a similar field
• Outstanding skills in research and written/spoken communication / report writing
• Experience of developing budgets
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• A good level of computer literacy, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines whilst under pressure, working in a fast moving and changing environment.
• An understanding of the issues concerning equal opportunities and a commitment to working within an equal opportunity’s environment.
• The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect as outlined in the Equal Opportunities Policy of Kids Inspire.
• Reasonable adjustments will be considered as required by the Equality Act 2010.
• You will be subject to an enhanced check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Kids Inspire reserves the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the role or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to Christie Brown. Your cover letter should express your specific interest in and qualifications for this role as well as respond to these questions: 1) What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity and equity? 2) How can you demonstrate that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at Kids Inspire?

At Kids Inspire we continue to build and promote an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports diversity and offers equality of opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with the required qualifications will receive due consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Job Title: Fundraising Development Manager

Salary: £35-40k per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Reporting to: Head of Commerce

The Organisation

The British Motor Museum is home to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) which holds a collection of over 400 vehicles, thousands of objects and a leading international Archive. Accredited by Arts Council England and a National Portfolio Organisation, The British Motor Museum is a world recognised, independent Museum.

Incorporated over 40 years ago, the Trust benefits from a number of well-established and successful commercial income streams, as well as heritage sector grant funding but has historically underplayed its charitable credentials when it comes to fundraising activity.

As an educational charity our mission is to:

• Collect, conserve and research motor vehicles and archive material relating to the motor industry in Britain
• Interpret the role the automotive industry plays in social, cultural, technical, economic and environmental development in Britain
• To share this with local, national and international audiences for the benefit of our diverse nation and future generations.

It is a great moment to join the team, as we begin to deliver our aims and priorities which will shape the future of the Museum. The Trust has ambitious plans and joining us as an employee will give you the opportunity to develop your career with a dynamic, supportive and ambitious team.

To support our employees through both their career and life outside of work, we offer a pension, up to 26 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, as well as occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Commerce, this role is aimed at developing new income streams and is an opportunity for a fundraising specialist to help build the Trust's charitable profile and to contribute to our vision - to be one of the world's outstanding museums and the focal point of Britain’s automotive history and culture.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at the beginning of its fundraising journey - a chance to shape, activate and grow fundraising activity to deliver sustainable voluntary income streams, aligning the needs of the charity with the needs of donors to create long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships.

We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a track record of income growth across corporate, community and philanthropy income, delivery of public-facing campaigns and appeals and broad-based fundraising experience. You should be able to work across teams to lead, create and deliver new fundraising initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop voluntary income generation for BMIHT, implementing fundraising plans and supporting strategic growth.
• Ensure that each planned activity is viable and meets its target and expected return on investment.
• Lead, plan and project manage an annual cycle of fundraising, to deliver a sustainable income pipeline.
• Build face-to-face relationships and cultivate donor relationships through events and ongoing communication, directly and indirectly influencing higher-level financial support.
• Have a high understanding of donor motivations and trends, to deliver a bespoke donor journey, continuity of engagement and solicitation plans.
• Work closely with other BMIHT teams, to recognise collaborative opportunities and identify, research and influence potential new partners and donors.
• Ensure that campaigns and appeals remain relevant and meaningful to each target audience, developing and assessing the benefits and supporter entry points
• Represent BMIHT internally and externally, ensuring the full understanding of the organisation, our purpose and need.
• Record all relevant actions and communication with donors, companies and organisations, ensuring the data is accurate and up to date.
• Produce periodic reports, respond to enquiries and acknowledge/thank donors.
• Take responsibility for your own health, safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with Trust’s Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work;
• Be responsible for your own behaviour and act in a manner that avoids and discourages any form of discrimination or harassment; to comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
• Undertake to familiarise yourself with the data protection procedures set down by the Company as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation;
• Actively and positively contribute to the success of the business in delivering your duties and any other business-related activities which may reasonably be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attributes Required

• A broad understanding of fundraising with a demonstrable track record of income growth across corporate, community and philanthropy income
• Experience of creating and delivering public-facing campaigns and appeals
• The ability to collaborate and work across internal teams to generate maximum impact
• Able to lead, create and deliver new fundraising initiatives
• Outstanding client facing skills with an ability to communicate with and influence senior managers and decision makers
• Proven proposal writing, pitching, presenting and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to convey the work of BMIHT with confidence, credibility, and passion
• Strong organisational skills, with a structured and methodical approach to work and a clear focus on results
• IT literate and confident user of databases
• A track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets
• A full driver’s licence

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

As an organisation the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Could you own and develop aspirational corporate fundraising proposition for Brain Tumour Research? Could you grow corporate income in order to deliver an annual £2,000,000 from corporate partnerships within five years?

Contract Type: Full Time (35 hours pw) 
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer hybrid working, employees have the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.
Salary:  C. £40,000 pa based on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 9am–5pm, plus reasonable flexibility around core hours necessary to perform duties, for example to attend fundraising events 
Reports to: Director of Income Generation and Development
Direct Reports: None

We are looking for a dealmaker. An intelligent, focused and influential individual with a game-changing attitude, and:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering corporate income for the not-for-profit sector, encompassing both new business development and account management
• Varied experience of pipeline building and management
• A flair for writing pitches appropriate for a corporate audience
• Hands-on experience of cause-related marketing
• Knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector in the UK
• Outstanding communication skills, including an excellent standard of written English
• The confidence and ability to network extensively both on and offline
• A talent for public speaking and engaging audiences
• Experience in developing teams, managing and motivating staff and volunteers

Main duties include:

• Develop a new Corporate Fundraising proposition for the Charity in conjunction with the Director of Income Generation and Development
• Build loyalty with existing corporate relationships
• Develop a relationship management strategy to engage new corporate partners
• Refresh and implement the Charity’s pitch to corporate partners, with particular attention to the Charity’s unique research funding model
• Grow our corporate pipeline based on knowledge of the sector as well as publicly available data
• Prepare annual and long-term budgets for corporate fundraising, reporting on progress and providing forecasts
• Responsibility for corporate partners section of the website

General:

• Ensure that central administration systems in place at Brain Tumour Research are complied with and that all information relating to potential, current and previous corporate organisations is correctly recorded
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and with official guidance issued by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission
• Comply with Brain Tumour Research’s internal policies as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Management

If you are passionate, energetic, professional and hardworking, and you think you've got what it takes to help this charity achieve their mission, then they would welcome your application. 

Please note, in addition to a competitive salary, employment benefits include a generous holiday allowance, occupational sick pay, access to private healthcare, and free parking.

Closing date: Thursday 18th August 2022 
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Development and Events Manager who enjoys planning fundraising events, developing new relationships with local businesses and community organisations; members of the public and regular donors.

You will be joining our expanding and dynamic team, working creatively with a committed group of volunteers to support people struggling with their mental health in Bristol. We need your skills to get the word out about us, through our marketing and communications, expanding our social media and website content and linking with communications networks.
You will have the opportunity to develop new ideas in this exciting field, in a role that is varied and flexible. The team and teamwork are important to us, but you will also need to organise your work and your time effectively.

We are an equal opportunities employer, but more than that we are a charity that cares passionately about diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making our team better reflect the diverse communities that we serve in Bristol. This means that we welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes you unique.

What we offer
Established grassroots Bristol Mental Health Charity with a large member and volunteer base.
Flexible hybrid working – Our office is based in the Community Hub The Wellspring Settlement with the option of working some of the working week remotely.
The Salary of £25,000 – £28,500 depending on experience.
Annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme

The recruitment process

Please complete the Application form and Equalities form to be considered for the role. These can be found by clicking on the links below. 

Please ensure you read and understand the Guidance Notes and the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification before completing the application form (links to all of these can be found below). A Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted as an application for the role.

After the closing date on Friday 19th August 2022 at 12 noon  we will assess all the applications received and compile a shortlist of candidates. If you are chosen on the shortlist you will be invited for an interview on the week commencing 22 August. The interview will last approximately an hour.

Those successful in the first round of interviews will then be invited for a less formal meeting that will take place in person.

Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour.​Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

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Our exciting job role!

We're looking for someone with a strong biological research background and a PhD who wants to use their skills to encourage and inspire leading experts, scientists and academic clinicians to support The Charity’s ambitious strategic goals. You’ll raise awareness of The Charity, its funding and service opportunities among the academic and clinical communities and represent The Charity at scientific meetings and conferences in the UK and internationally.

By identifying and critically evaluating potential drug discovery opportunities for development, and presenting them to the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll be sure to feel great pride in helping turn promising science into benefits for patients.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week

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Key accountabilities

• Promote The Charity, its research strategy and funding opportunities to the academic and clinical communities
• Represent The Charity at scientific meetings and conferences in the UK and internationally
• Maintain up to date knowledge of The Charity’s funded portfolio and the results derived from that research
• Pro-actively promote the commercialisation of results of Charity funded research through close working relationships with university commercialisation services
• Present recommendations on opportunities to fund/support ventures, outside grant rounds, to the Chief Scientific Officer and The Charity’s Senior Leadership Team
• Build relationships with external organisations to provide opportunities for collaborative working
• Respond to enquiries about The Charity’s funded research and funding opportunities
• Understand the needs of the research community and communicate these back to The Charity to ensure the development of appropriate funding mechanisms

All of this will enable you to play your part to ensure that the money raised is invested in high quality research with the best potential for delivering benefit to those who are affected by a brain tumour.

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What we'd like from you:​

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the national and international research landscape, which will enable you to critically evaluate opportunities and provide diligence support to inform strategic decisions.

​We need you to be brilliant at building relationships, interacting credibly with scientists and clinicians, whilst also having the ability to describe complex scientific concepts in accessible terms.

​It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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What we'd like to give you:

You’ll be joining a pioneering, passionate, collaborative and smart team of individuals connected by a passion to make a real difference.  While we face tough challenges along the way, we nurture an inspiring, fun and positive team environment where you feel valued for being you – the real you.  We'll also give you:

- Benchmarked salary c.£46,000 (dependent on level)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays  

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply by clicking the green ‘apply for this job’ button above, attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

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Advert close date: 15 August 2022

First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC at our office in Fleet

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

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More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award, and a Charity Times Award and we've also won Best Charity Partnership Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

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Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to help them recruit for a Development Manager (Major Gifts) to join their team. ARU is a university in East Anglia for Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree courses with campus' in Chelmsford, Cambridge, Peterborough and London.

This role is offered on a full-time 1-year contract (Maternity Cover) basis paying between £34,304 to £39,739 per annum to be based at their Chelmsford Campus with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The post holder will oversee the development and maintenance of new and existing major donor relationships, focusing on major gift activity to build stronger affiliations with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and utilising these to secure philanthropic income. They will lead the implementation of ARU's major gift fundraising activity, working collaboratively with Marketing and University colleagues, and supporting and coordinating senior colleagues' approaches to high-level donor prospects. Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will conduct research to identify, qualify and cultivate prospects and work as part of a team to build relationships and develop gifts.

They are looking for a someone major gifts fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of success in securing four and five figure gifts from individual donors. They are looking for a candidate with demonstratable experience in conducting prospect research and reporting findings. The ideal candidate will have experience working with alumni and an understanding of the higher education sector in the UK.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Business Analyst

£46,657 pa plus excellent benefits

Aldgate, London

Fixed term contract for 2 years

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to lead development of future technology requirements for a prestigious medical organisation. The Royal College of Pathologists is committed to transforming business processes through use of technology and implementing new platforms to support the membership and business processes. The role will provide essential intelligence and guidance for the specification and creation of net generation systems for the College.

There is a need for an experienced individual to plan and manage the mapping and documenting of all business processes and interaction with the College’s members. These are complex and require a high level of technical and digital understanding across a wide range of applications. Working closely with the Head of IT and the Programme Management Board, this is a crucial role to provide the scope for systems used in membership management and all dependent processes.

Our focus is to use technology to continuously improve our services and effectiveness of business processes. An ability to plan work in a busy environment with changing demands is needed. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience in managing projects to migrate existing processes into ones utilising Office365 applications such as MS Teams and Sharepoint. Essential parts of the role are good documentation skills, process analysis, technical and digital platform knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues to communicate and ensure clear understanding of business and operational needs.

If you are passionate about technology transformation, business process analysis and project management and would enjoy working with a small team of around 60 staff in a friendly and professional organisation this could be for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer a package of valuable benefits, together with working arrangements that offer a mix of home and office working.

The deadline for applications is 9am Thursday 11 August 2022

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so early applications are highly encouraged as applications are shortlisted and interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.