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.
We are recruiting a new Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns to lead the Public Affairs team at ARUK. The Head of Public Affairs will report to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and line manage the Senior Public Affairs Officer and the Public Affairs Officer.
The post holder will be joining a friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and the post-holder’s role within ARUK. The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help ARUK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster, Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Public Affairs
- Advise Alzheimer’s Research UK about effective political positioning to achieve our goals; working to ensure we are able to successfully influence key Government policy and decisions.
- Build and maintain effective high-level relationships with key decision-makers and opinion formers, including in Government and in Parliament.
- Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK, with a range of creative tactics that create pressure, build momentum and drive forward our influence in Parliament and with government.
- Provide leadership to the public affairs team and work closely with colleagues to grow political engagement in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Support implementation and further development of the strategy for public affairs & policy, in conjunction with Head of Policy.
- Work across the organisation to develop stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships.
- Play a key role in developing ARUK’s influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.
- Develop and deliver a programme of parliamentary engagement for Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, President and Director of Policy and Public Affairs, working in conjunction with the Senior Governance Manager.
- Work with the Head of Policy and the Director of Policy and Public Affairs to develop strategy and positioning on key parliamentary and policy issues.
- Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia and scientific research.
- Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting amendments where appropriate.
- Co-ordinate parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.
- Represent the Charity to key decision-makers and stakeholders, managing a programme of meetings and to brief relevant staff.
- Identify opportunities to use the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers around our policy and influencing priorities
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission guidance, and other legislation on charities’ lobbying activities
Campaigns
- Develop and implement campaign strategies that deliver against ARUK policy objectives.
- Build and sustain strong strategic partnerships, for example, with other voluntary organisations, think tanks etc to extend ARUK’s influence and impact
- Grow digital campaigns and public affairs opportunities, building our reach and engagement with key audiences.
- 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
Events and meeting management
- Lead the delivery of high-impact parliamentary and other events and conferences, including national party conferences.
- Represent the charity attending external working groups as appropriate, under guidance from the Director of Policy and Public Affairs.
Other duties
- Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Policy and Public Affairs in line with the responsibilities of the post.
What we are looking for
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
- Expertise in lobbying, government relations and campaigning
- Thorough working knowledge of the UK political system, policy-making and Parliamentary processes, the media and which levers to pull to affect change
- Experience of building relationships with influencers and supporters
- Experience of delivering successful organisation-wide engagement strategies
- Experience of delivering impactful campaigns that influenced legislation, government policy or practice
- Ability to manage people, lead and develop a team of 2
- Experience of working with colleagues of a senior level
- Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
- Experience of using the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers
- Ability to assimilate new policy and political issues quickly and make connections between different aspects of influencing
- Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment, deal with competing demands and manage time effectively
- Strong negotiation skills
- Professional and hard-working team player
- Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells
- Willingness to travel weekly to London as and when the role requires
Location: Flexible, with regular weekly travel to Granta Park, Nr Cambridge, as well as regular weekly travel to London when required
Salary: Circa £57,500 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2020, with interviews to be held week commencing the 26th October 2020, with potential dates of the 27th, 28th and 29th October via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.
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.
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Head of Programmes and Partnerships
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe, they are looking for a strong leader to establish and grow the movement for nature and climate.
With over one million members, they speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Head of Movement Building (internal title)
Location: Head office is Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be entirely flexible as homeworking is available.
Salary: £48,848 - £54,321 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 11 October 2020
Interview date: 21 October 2020
About the role:
As Head of Programmes and Partnerships you will provide strategic leadership and contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s programmes, by leading a specialist department and providing professional support to operational teams.
To tackle the nature and climate emergency more people need to feel enabled and empowered to act for nature. The charity needs to connect, empower and mobilise more people to save nature and support this movement to shape social, political and economic change. They need to put people at the heart of the mission to save nature, and that is what their ‘Saving Nature Through People’ strategy is all about. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and implementing this strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the charity’s strategy at a programme level by providing country/operational context and functional expertise and analysis
- Motivate and engage teams and external audiences
- Provide cross organisational leadership of change, programmes, projects and teams to deliver outcomes as required
- Develop high level, strategic and collaborative external and internal relationships with key stakeholders
- Develop, monitor and manage programme and function budgets
- Identify and manage potential or current financial, operational, legal, reputational and health and safety risks across function
- Prepare papers and reports for the charity’s governance including Council Committees, and contribute to the development of business metrics
- Act as an advocate with both internal and external audiences
About you:
As Head of Programmes and Partnerships you will be an effective, charismatic leader who can support and nurture the leadership of others and set up the Movement Building department to succeed. The successful candidate will passionately believe in enabling and empowering others and understand movements for change.
You will have experience of activating programmes and partnerships and navigating complex organisations to make things happen. You will have strong change leadership skills, and the ability to build networks and relationships across the movement.
With a portfolio of Campaigning, Community Empowerment and Education, Families and Youth teams, this is an exciting opportunity for you to help play a crucial role in facilitating many more people to save nature. If you have the energy, passion and leadership skills to do this we would love to hear from you.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Movement Building, Head of Charity Development, Head of Development, Development Director, Head of Community Empowerment, Head of Campaigns, Campaign Director, Head of Charity Operations, Head of Engagement, Head of Partnerships, Head of Brand and Communications, Head of Strategy etc.
Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)
Location:Kingston upon Thames, Saffron Walden or Dorchester
Hours: 21 hours per week
About us
Hastoe is an award-winning rural housing association that manages over 7,500 rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes across the south of England. We hold charitable status and support communities by providing social homes that are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Policy and Research Officer to work with and support the Head of Communications, Chief Executive and the Board. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Helping to develop and maintain Hastoe’s influence and profile among politicians, civil servants, national agencies and the media.
- Researching and interpreting information to provide new insights that facilitate Hastoe’s influencing work.
- Preparing materials for presentations, articles for publication and responses to government policies and consultations.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with key national and regional partners.
For full details on this role, please see the Job Description.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience of policy campaigning or working in a political environment as well as an understanding of parliamentary procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing skills. You must be highly-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and willing to travel across the south of England with regular travel to London.
Benefits
Annual Leave (pro rata): 25 days (increasing with service) + 1.5 days complimentary leave + option to purchase additional leave.
Contributory pension scheme.
Family friendly policies and benefits including:
- Flexible working
- Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership
- Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice service)
- Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance)
How to Apply
Please send your CV and supporting statement to the HR team by midnight on Sunday 11 October 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Zoom w/c 19 October. Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to a further stage two interview held face to face at our Head Office in Kingston on Thames w/c 2 November.
Your supporting statement should include your:
- motivations for applying for the role
- experience of working in a research capacity
- experience of working in a political/policy campaigning environment
- experience of networking skills and stakeholder engagement
- experience of writing and presenting
Please note, CVs that are not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered for shortlisting. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Potter. For enquiries about the application process contact the HR Team.
This post is subject to background checks.
Corpus Christi College aims to appoint an outstanding individual to the post of Director of Development and Alumni Relations. Corpus is the sixth oldest college in the University of Cambridge and one of the smallest, with 300 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate students, 60 Fellows and 120 staff. Corpus is known for its friendly atmosphere and its long tradition of academic excellence.
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations has overall responsibility for building, maintaining and enhancing the relations between the College and its five thousand alumni, its supporters, and other potential benefactors. The Director will take the lead in designing and implementing the College’s development strategy, and will manage the work of the Development Office. Priorities will include: developing and refreshing the pool of individual prospects; engaging with recent graduates and overseas alumni; and spearheading a major fund-raising campaign focused on widening participation and the provision of bursaries and studentships. The appointee will be elected a Fellow of the College, reflecting the seniority and significance of the post.
Candidates will be confident, outgoing and sociable, with the ability to relate to different audiences. They will be driven and able to demonstrate outstanding leadership, interpersonal, diplomatic, negotiation and communication skills. They should also be able to evidence success in establishing and achieving ambitious fund-raising targets. They must have a proven track-record of developing innovative strategies and implementing change. They must be supportive of the College’s academic mission and be committed to its core values of academic excellence, mutual support and respect. This is an exciting opportunity to bring new ideas and direction to the work of the Development Office.
The College has retained Minerva Executive Search to advise them. The successful candidate will be expected to take up their appointment no later than March 2021.
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