Full time, permanent post

£27,116 - £31,406 per annum

Christ’s College is seeking applications for the full time, permanent post of Fundraising (Development) Officer to support the work of the Development team.  The Development team is responsible for fundraising and alumni relations for the College.  This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in annual fund and legacy activities and work within a well-established, successful team. 

The primary role of this post is to manage the College’s annual fund activity, including the annual Telephone Campaign and Giving Day, and to run the legacy programme.

The Fundraising (Development Officer) works closely with all members of the team, and will also be expected to build excellent working relationships with staff in other College departments, the Master, Fellows and students within the College, alumni around the world, Cambridge in America and the University’s Development and Alumni Relations Office.

The post requires some out-of-hours working so the ability to be flexible is important.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of the annual Telephone Campaign, alongside the Senior Development Officer;
• Running other annual fund initiatives, such as a Giving Day, direct mail and email fundraising, to complement the Telephone Campaign;
• Working with the Development Assistant on pledge chasing, including renewal of completed pledges;
• Running the Christ’s College Fisher Society (legacy programme);
• Working on fundraising and stewardship publications, and writing articles for The Magazine and Pieces where appropriate;
• Working with other members of the team on stewardship of donors;
• Working with the Alumni Communications Officer to maximise the fundraising impact of social media;
• Organising fundraising and cultivation events as required;
• Representing the College at events;
• Updating the fundraising-related webpages;
• Supporting the work of other members of the team as appropriate;
• Other work as determined by the Development Director.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join the EACH fundraising team and help raise funds for local life-threatened children, young people and their families.

EACH are recruiting for a Corporate Fundraising Manager to contribute to the development and implementation of the wider fundraising strategy, supporting the overall management and development of this rewarding part of the business.

Corporate Fundraising Manager
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £34k- £36k per annum depending on experience
Location: Flexible*

Primarily focusing on corporate development, you will work closely with the senior management team, to lead the delivery of the corporate fundraising strategy.

You will lead the Corporate Fundraising team of 6 to meet and exceed income targets in the region of £700k p.a. and grow our existing network of corporate supporters. The team is in a great place, with some fabulous existing corporate supporters to nurture and steward, plus a clear opportunity for new business growth.

About You

We’re ideally looking for a mature experienced people manager with excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate and inspire. You’ll have great communication skills, the ability to influence internally and externally and be able to build and present compelling business cases for philanthropic support from our Corporate partners.

You may have previous experience in the fundraising sector or you may be from a commercial environment having delivered against revenue targets or in a business development role building prospects that result in growing revenue.

We are flexible on location for this role, which could be located at any of our well-equipped offices in *Ipswich, Cambridge and Norfolk, and we operate a hybrid working environment which gives the opportunity for some home working too.

Benefits include generous annual leave, free parking, flexible working policies, subsidised canteen meals and pension package (including NHS pension if already contributing), Employee Assistance Programme and strong wellbeing support.

Closing date: 19th October
1st Interview date: 25th October

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

About the role

Sense are currently recruiting for an Area Manager to join our successful Retail team, working 37.5 hours per week, full time. 

In this role you will be responsible for the maximisation of sales and profit of Sense Shops within the East of England. Currently we have key locations in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and the surrounding area. You will be actively involved in the planning and opening of new shops as we continue to grow.  

Each year, over four million people buy items from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising funds to make a difference to those who find it difficult to communicate and connect with the world. 

As our Area Manager, you will line manage Shop Managers, Assistant Shop Managers and Shop Assistants. You will lead in the effective generation and control of stock within the area to ensure each shop achieves its full sales potential.  

As you will be visiting our shops across the locality, you will be provided with a company car and fuel card, with all business mileage covered.

Key skills and experience:

With a strong background in retail management, our ideal candidate will have project management skills and multi-site experience. You will be confident managing budgets and accounts within a commercial or charity retail environment.

It's essential that you have excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we provide full IT/home office equipment, have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, a discount scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Policy Manager with knowledge and experience of policy development, research and analysis. Our dedicated policy and public affairs team works closely with key stakeholders, including government and other decision makers, to shape policy on dementia research and access to future treatments. This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and well-respected team.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

Key areas of portfolio: 

• Increasing government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research
• Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference.
• Strengthening the team’s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve managing our current public and patient forums while leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. 
• Leading on how we use statistics and data to maximise our policy insight and influencing work.  

Main tasks of role: 

• Co-ordinating and managing assigned projects within the policy team, gathering and analysing evidence and insight, developing stakeholder relationships and creating appropriate outputs. This may include undertaking or commissioning qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Using the outputs of insight projects to position Alzheimer’s Research UK as a thought leader and enable us to effect positive change.
• Contributing to a range of submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate.
• Representing ARUK on external working groups and helping to develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK.
• Supporting the work of Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work.

We are looking for:

• A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional.
• Experience and success in policy development and influencing change.
• The ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to modify communication style for different audiences to maximise impact.
• Experience of line management.
• An adaptable approach that enables us to make the most of opportunities.

Location: Flexible with regular travel to our offices at  Granta Park, near Cambridge and meetings in London.

Salary: Circa £42,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as interviews and the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years, we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength-to-strength. More people than ever before are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing.

Our greatest asset is our database and the wealth of information it holds. With the right management and development, this asset will provide us with clear insights into our fundraising, our supporters and their relationship and journey with FFI.  It will help us to transform our fundraising – offering greater efficiencies and integration with critical fundraising systems.

We are looking for a Database Manager seeking an exciting challenge, a challenge that will see them play an instrumental role in the huge fundraising potential ahead. They will do this by managing and developing our fundraising CRM database, making it more effective, efficient and valuable to FFI. They will also play a crucial role in the implementation and development of a new CRM system which will underpin a wider programme of transformational change for the organisation.

You will be an experienced database manager, with a proven track record of working with and developing CRM databases. Ideally, you will have experience of fundraising and will understand the importance of a charity’s supporters, as well as understanding the concepts of donor journeys, lifecycles and donor development.

You will be able to analyse complicated datasets and provide detailed insights that will inform our fundraising and our knowledge of our supporters. You will have demonstrable experience of identifying and developing new systems and processes, including CRMs, and of developing automation and integration of systems.

The role also offers an opportunity to learn and to develop your career in an exciting and rewarding environment. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 22 October 2021.

Student Groups

The job's primary purpose is to be the lead in developing the management and support systems for student groups at the University of Cambridge. The role-holder will establish regular opportunities for the development of societies; this role will be essential for laying the foundations of the SU’s plans to offer formalised support to the student groups at Cambridge University. This will involve working alongside University stakeholders to develop a partnership approach to societies support, gaining the SU a formal role in the official registration of student societies.

The role holder should approach the role with a long-term vision and be prepared to present models, alongside the Director of Membership Engagement, for the development of student groups. Part of the role will include blue-sky thinking of future projects such as recognition initiatives and individual development opportunities.

Volunteer Support & Recognition

The Activities Manager will have oversight of the Shadowing Scheme, the UK’s largest Access & Widening Participation residential event. The role holder will provide support to the Access and Widening Participation Coordinator who will project manage the event. This is the SU’s largest volunteer event for volunteer recruitment and development and we’d foresee the role holder helping to develop the support and recognition of volunteers at the SU.

Key Events the Activities Team deliver:

• Freshers’ Fair
• Refreshers’ Initiatives
• The Shadowing Scheme
• The Garden Party

Overview of Duties:

Student Group Support

1. Develop strategies and plans for the growth of the support offered by the SU to student groups
2. Oversee the registration, and de-registration, of university student groups in the SU systems (expected to be worked on alongside the Societies Coordinator)
3. Work with the Welfare and Training Coordinator to implement training plans and frameworks for student groups to operate within
4. Maintain regular communication with registered students groups
5. Build relationships with key contacts within the university community to improve the support for SU society/student group development 
6. Act as one of the lead Fair Organisers (alongside the Events Coordinator) for the annual Freshers Fair
7. Oversee overall risk analysis of SU student opportunities, including support provided to the Cambridge Student
8. Develop relationships with leading student volunteering and charitable fundraising groups
9. Ensure the regular running of Parent-Toddler groups for student parents

Management

1. Develop the Activities Team departmental plan, in line with the Cambridge SU Strategy
2. Act as the primary or secondary budget holder for relevant budgets within the Activities Team
3. Manage the work of the Activities Team, setting regular targets and goals 
4. Attend fortnightly management team meetings
5. Line Manage the Access and Widening Participation Coordinator
6. Line Manage the Events Coordinator 
7. Line Manage the Societies Coordinator
8. Deputise for the Director of Membership Engagement as required

Please see the information pack and submit the following by no later than 5pm Monday 18th October:

1. CV
2. Supporting statement outlining why you're interested in this vacancy, what you'll bring to the role & outlining relevant experience (maximum two sides A4). Please layout your supporting statement to address the each of the items listed on the person specification.

Submit your application to vacancies email list on the SU website.
Please contact the Gabbi Foreman (Director of Membership Engagement, Deputy CEO) if you'd like to arrange a time discuss to role further.

Marketing Manager
Salary: £35,500 – £41,250 per annum
Contract: Full time; permanent
Location: Centenary House, St Mary’s Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PE with hybrid working
Reporting to:  Director of Fundraising & Marketing
Line Manager: Marketing & Communications Officer

Magpas Air Ambulance is an emergency medical charity saving lives in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and across the East of England 24/7. Magpas brings the specialist skills of our Doctor and Paramedic teams to the patient, providing treatments and procedures at the scene that are usually only available in hospital.

We’re looking to recruit an experienced Marketing Manager to support our growing charity, particularly with the diversification and development of fundraising activity over the past two years. If you would like the opportunity to use your experience to produce outstanding marketing campaigns and collateral, develop our digital presence and build on the Magpas Air Ambulance brand we would love to hear from you.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and an organisation focused on growth & development.  So if you think you can help us to continue providing creative, data driven, targeted marketing communications that meet organisational objectives please do get in touch.

Role Summary:

• Produce and execute annual marketing plans to grow the Magpas Air Ambulance brand within key audiences and support the achievement of fundraising objectives
• To be responsible for the Magpas Air Ambulance digital presence, developing the website, social media channels and email programme through the production of compelling and timely content to support organisational objectives
• Project management and production of marketing & corporate collateral from concept through to launch
• Brand guardian, ensuring the Magpas Air Ambulance brand is applied correctly and is strong and consistent across the organisation and externally

Project Management

• Produce and execute marketing campaigns to support fundraising events, products, appeals ensuring that KPIs are met
• Project manage the production of all marketing collateral
• Produce and circulate key messages, service statistics and internal communications as required
• Work with internal stakeholders and media outlets to produce press releases and PR campaigns
• Lead on the organisation, planning and delivery of corporate events
• Lead on the generation of Magpas Air Ambulance case studies and stories and the relationship management of new and former patients to support marketing and fundraising

Strategy & Planning

• Work across the charity to produce and execute annual marketing plans that deliver organisational objectives including the sustainable growth of fundraising income
• Responsible for the Magpas Air Ambulance digital presence, developing the website, social media channels and email programme through the production of compelling and timely content
• Provide marketing insight, research, planning and support to all departments as required
• Effective management of the Marketing & Communications Officer
• Manage and monitor third partly suppliers to ensure marketing activity is produced on time and to budget

Analysis & reporting

• Use campaign data to track and report on effectiveness of activity and inform decision making and future planning
• Use website and google analytics to improve user experience and supporter journeys through digital channels
• Produce monthly reports for Executive Leadership Team and Trustee review
• Use research and analysis to identify new and potential key audiences and implement marketing & communication strategies to grow the Magpas Air Ambulance supporters and stakeholders
• Manage the market budget including budget setting, forecasting and tracking

About you:

• Proven experience of managing the marketing function in a fundraising or sales environment
• Experience of producing effective marketing plans, campaigns and collateral
• Experience of managing organisational website and social media channels including content planning and production
• Proven ability to manage relationships with third party suppliers and agencies including media outlets, designers, digital and creative agencies.
• Proven ability to work internally at all levels of the charity to meet marketing and organisational objectives
• Good influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate consistently and effectively across all relevant areas of knowledge and expertise
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work to meet given deadlines
• Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role
• Ability to be flexible and adapt ways if working to meet the needs of the organisation
• Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Availability to represent Magpas Air Ambulance at events if required

Closing date: 19 October 21
Interview date: 26 October 21 
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Working for Magpas Air Ambulance 
We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity, following COVID -19 safe working practices.  Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live, or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

We offer a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales. 

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

You will be joining at a time of exciting growth and development within our Digital department. Managing a Website Development Officer and a Website Analytics Officer, you will work closely with our Head of Digital to design and implement a fresh and innovative website strategy. You will drive an increase in our conversion rates and KPIs, whilst delivering the best possible experience to our online audiences and supporters.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement ARUK’s website strategy, including microsites and apps, where appropriate.
• Work with teams across ARUK to ensure that web content is up to date and meets SEO / Accessibility standards.
• Play a leading role in the creation of campaign landing pages, working closely with the Digital Campaigns Manager to ensure that marketing-focused pages are fully optimised and delivering conversions.
• Develop effective user journeys throughout the site to drive donations, sign-ups and other KPIs.
• Act on data insights from the Website Analytics Officer and feed recommendations back into the website design and content, ensuring an ongoing approach to web optimisation.
• Identify and prioritise key web development activities for the Web Development Officer and Analytics Officer.
• Undertake a full audit of existing pages on the website and develop a roadmap to rationalise and make best use of this content.
• Review and recommend changes to the website information architecture, through internal consultation, workshops, data analysis and user research, as appropriate.
• Lead Horizon Scanning for Digital opportunities.
• Inspire and motivate team members.
• Assist with the hands-on updating of the website, as required.
• Manage the Web team to create a visually appealing and functional site that features user-friendly design and clear navigation.
• Work with partner agencies and the wider organisation and departmental teams to assist with digital projects and campaigns.
• Drive continuous improvement to our digital platforms and keep the charity at the forefront of developments in digital marketing.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK brand and data guidelines.
• Team management and development, working with the Head of Dept and Director.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to strategically review websites and digital platforms, and to develop a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Confident in reviewing website IA and managing changes to its structure.
• Line management experience.
• Strong grasp of SEO principles.
• An understanding of Web Applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Good knowledge of WordPress.
• Firm grasp of security principles and how they apply to the charity.
• Good experience of managing and maintaining multiple websites and web applications.
• Experience with underlying software and database development (‘back end’), as well as interface and visual design ('front end').
• Strong Google Analytics and AdWords experience.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £41,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 7 November 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 15 November 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please review the vacancy information pack or visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website

I'm looking to recruit an experienced Marketing Manager to support a growing charity, particularly with the diversification and development of fundraising activity over the past two years. In this role you will grow the Charity's brand and supporter base within key audiences and contribute to the achievement of fundraising objectives through the production and execution of annual marketing plans. You will also project manage and produce both content and marketing & corporate collateral from concept through to launch, across all channels.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and an organisation focused on growth & development. They are looking for you to provide creative, data driven, targeted marketing communications that meet organisational objectives.

You will have the following expertise:

- Proven experience of managing the marketing function in a fundraising or sales environment

- Experience of producing effective marketing plans, campaigns and collateral

- Experience of managing organisational website and social media channels including content planning and production

- Proven ability to manage relationships with third party suppliers and agencies including media outlets, designers, digital and creative agencies.

- Good influencing and negotiating skills

- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate consistently and effectively across all relevant areas of knowledge and expertise

- Ability to multitask and prioritise work to meet given deadlines

- Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role

Salary £35,500 - £41,250 per annum
Full-time, permanent role
Location: Cambridgeshire- Hybrid working. You will need flexibility to get to the office for key meetings.

If you would like the opportunity to use your experience to develop digital presence and build on the charity's brand, I would love to hear from you.

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] for more info. Please note the firm closing date is Tuesday 19 th October, but please get in touch now to avoid disappointment.

Our partner is a Christian charity, leading the fight against treatable disease, and offering people the chance to access healthcare and live a life of dignity. They are seeking an experienced programmes accountant to lead on the financial compliance and reporting of their institutional grants.

Responsibilities

• Institutional donor compliance – this includes monitoring the financial management & reporting requirements, ensuring these are understood and adhered to by overseas partners, ensuring timely review of budgets, grants reporting, preparing for grant audits, and managing correspondence with the donors.
• Working with the programmes team to develop programme budgets, based on a full cost recovery basis, updating these as required.
• Monitoring cashflow for each project.
• Undertaking budget vs. actual analysis, and proactively monitoring expenditure to maximise funds.
• Business partnering with the overseas offices – improving and streamlining processes; supporting them in adhering to best practice in budgeting and monitoring expenditure, financial controls, and donor compliance and reporting; and supporting them with any capacity building support, including software upgrades.
• Carrying our financial monitoring visits (these are being conducted remotely at the moment), an supporting them in implementing recommendations.

Requirements

• Part qualified or qualified experience with at least 3 years of demonstrable understanding of institutional donor compliance and reporting requirements. The organisation is open to considering candidates with longstanding charity finance backgrounds, or those looking to transition into the sector, as long as they are well-versed with institutional grants management.
• Excellent management accounting, analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong IT skills; this includes intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• Strong and culturally sensitive business partner, able to work with colleagues in the UK, as well as partners overseas. Some of them operate in fragile states, so an understanding of the practicalities of working in this context is essential.
• Good written and communication skills, able to communicate and negotiate with donors confidently, and to communicate financial information to non-finance staff.
• Thrives working in a small, close-knit team.
• Passionate about the work of the organisation, and empathy with the Christian ethos of the organisation.

The organisation is offering hybrid working arrangements; however, it will be essential to spend 3 days in their office in Cambridgeshire.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

A vacancy has arisen for a Public Affairs Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected team. We work to support and influence the policy environment to ensure that scientists can undertake research to better understand the diseases that cause dementia and to discover life changing treatments. We are also working to prepare health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments.

Policy and Public Affairs is a creative and ambitious team, and the post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions in order to maximise our external impact. The postholder will report to, and work closely with, the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation) as well as the wider Policy and Public Affairs teams. The role may include work in London and elsewhere in the UK.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For. 

Main tasks of role: 

• Implement and further develop ARUK’s external affairs strategy, working with policy colleagues to ensure an aligned public affairs function that delivers on our influencing goals.
• Supervise a programme of parliamentary engagement for the organisation.
• Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia, healthcare and scientific research.
• Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting amendments where appropriate.
• Grow digital campaigns and public affairs opportunities, building our reach and engagement with key audiences, working closely with the ARUK communications team to ensure we are using a range of channels.
• Manage and grow a supporter-based campaigning network, online and offline, to advocate on behalf of ARUK, including the involvement of people affected by dementia and a clear strategy for how this will be utilised in our public affairs work.
• Work with team to develop and implement PA products, processes and ways of working to maximise impact and efficiency.
• Play a key role in developing ARUK's influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.
• Build effective personal relationships with other organisations, parliamentarians and their offices across both Houses and relevant Government departments.
• Oversee the work of, contribute to the development and line manage the Senior Public Affairs Officer.

We are looking for:

• A passionate, proactive and curious public affairs professional.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on impact.
• Expert understanding of government, parliament and the wider political environment
• The ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or healthcare setting. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to modify communication style for different audiences to maximise impact.
• Experience of line management.
• An adaptable approach that enables us to make the most of opportunities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £42,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as interviews and the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

I am looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to take a lead in the development and implementation of the Community Fundraising strategy for a national animal charity. This is a maternity cover role, six months initially with the possibility to extend. This role can be fully home based.

Your role will be to manage a high-performing regional fundraising team overseeing regional product development. This is an exciting role where there is a lot of scope for development of this important income stream.

For this role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• A good understanding of developing and growing regional fundraising teams
• Demonstrable experience managing a remote team, budgets and reporting back on income & expenditure

Closing Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000-£36,000 (full time or full days a week).

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart.  We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face.

Senior Sustainable Business Consultant

Salary: £28,536 - £32,746 pro rata per annum depending on experience

Location: Working across the East of England – home and office based at any Groundwork East offices

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) or Part time (minimum 22.5 hours per week)

Contract: 2-year fixed term contract (with potential for extension)

Groundwork East has over 30 years of experience in delivering bespoke projects that use the environment as a catalyst for building a more sustainable future.  Our business service offering is developing and growing and as a result we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual able to evidence their history of working with businesses, local authorities and groups to identify their carbon footprint, energy and resource use to join our team.  Also, key will be experience of delivering high-level support to help organisations develop big picture sustainability strategies, action plans and support delivery.

The role will provide a range of project work from delivering on-site and distant environmental and energy efficiency support, working with emission calculator tools, understanding business costs (both environmental and financial) and identifying opportunities for improvement, to carbon foot-printing and the development of sustainability and carbon management strategies.

The successful candidate will show a commitment to sustainability which may be evidenced by formal education, qualifications, relevant experience or membership of a relevant professional body. We would also like to see a proven track record in undertaking carbon footprinting work. The role requires a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle with a willingness to travel, excellent communication, organisational and diplomacy skills. 

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit our website, link below.

Closing date: Monday 1 November, 9am

Interview date: Thursday 4 November via TEAMS

Centre 33 is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or any other protected status.

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£31,371 - £37,849 per annum pro rata (new NJC scale 28-35)

37 hours

We are looking to recruit an experienced Engagement & Support Manager to join our operational management team.

The Engagement and Support Manager will manage excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people while maintaining and expanding local relationships with other organisations.

You will be an experienced leader, with a strong background working in service or programme delivery. You will work closely with the wider operations team including other service managers at Centre 33.

There is flexibility to the location of the role with a minimum of 2 days per week based in our Cambridge hub. Some travel around the county will be required. Some Saturday working will be required

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Applications must be received by 9am, on 11th October with interviews to take place week commencing 18th October.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

Part-time hours: 28 - 37 per week

Application deadline: 11/10/2021