Do you have a passion for communicating? Are you looking to develop your skills at one of the fastest growing medical research charities in the UK?

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 cutting-edge research. We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia.

The Communications and Engagement Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK inspires, engages, and informs the public about dementia and the progress being made in research. The Department leads on the charity’s media and PR work, including everything from the latest research breakthroughs to compelling human stories, as well as engaging the public through face-to-face events and activities. 

 You’ll sit within the Science Communications team, but your work will be vital support for the wider department. As well as providing essential administrative support, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in shaping our work with national media and supporting the Department through the management of content and events. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisation skills, great attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple projects, prioritise and work to deadlines. 

This is the perfect role for someone looking to take their first step into a career in communications and engagement, who has an interest in medical research.

The key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and reporting on Alzheimer’s Research UK media coverage, analysing, and interpreting key trends to inform the charity’s PR strategy and campaign planning. 
• Assisting the Communications Department with digital support, including uploading blogs and news stories onto ARUK-managed websites. 
• Ensuring that content and information produced by the Communications Department is easily accessible through internal communication channels.
• Coordinating various events and activities across the Department as well as helping to deliver external events, including researcher training days and workshops.

Essential skills and experience:

• Interest in the media and developing communications skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
• A hard-working team player, with ability to use initiative.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 26 September 2021, with interviews to be held on the w/c 4 October 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. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain day.

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.

We are looking for an experienced communications and marketing professional to help us raise the profile of Petals Charity within the baby loss community, as well as amongst healthcare professionals and those affected by baby and pregnancy loss. You’ll be responsible for all the charity’s internal and external communications across all channels. With a flair for creating engaging content, you will help build a strong following across all our audiences.

In return we can offer you an exciting and varied role and a flexible work life balance. You’ll be reporting to the CEO, and working with a small but ambitious team of fundraising and counselling professionals to promote and develop Petals’ expansion plans.  This is a new role for Petals and is a great opportunity for someone seeking to apply and expand their experience and responsibility, shaping the role to make a real impact. This comes at an important time for us as we are focussing on client/supporter experience and engagement as a key tenet of our strategy.

Apply now to join Petals and be part of an exciting, passionate and caring team that really make a difference to the lives of parents.

CLOSING DATE  SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Account Manager (Maternity Cover)
Reference: AUG20218491
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: Maternity Cover
Hours: Full Time

This position can be conducted remotely, however please note that regular attendance to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire will be required.

We currently have an Account Manager (Maternity Cover) opportunity in our friendly team! Perfect for an experienced account management expert looking for a temporary, full time role.

Who we are:

RSPB’s Account Management team are responsible for managing communications and creative projects through our internal workflow, from initial briefing to final delivery and review.

We work closely with multiple departments across the organisation to create truly integrated communications briefs and creative outputs, ensuring that these are delivering against measurable objectives whilst aligning with our overarching and strategic plans.

Our Account Managers also provide line management support to the more junior members of the team.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• You’ll come to us armed with exceptional account management skills gained in a creative or marketing agency environment OR extensive experience of managing multi-channel communications within a charity or similar environment. So you’ll be ready to hit the ground running!
• You’ll be a people person, willing to take the time to get to know those you work with and get the absolute best out of creative and digital teams.
• You’ll be able to apply your strong communications planning and creative briefing knowledge to support the delivery of our new communications priorities.
• You’ll understand and champion the importance of a clear and focused brief, and your comprehension of audience insight and messaging to inform communications activities will shine through.
• You’ll have the chance to apply your solid understanding of digital communications channels including web, email and social media.
• You’ll be at the centre of the work, being the key contact for all stakeholders in the process, meaning that negotiation, persuasion and conflict handling is second nature.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of print communications materials, but your willingness to learn new things is even more important.

This is a Contract, Full Time role. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a full application including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience requested.

Closing date: 23:59, 19 September 2021

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. 

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 27th September.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.