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Are you looking to apply your brand strategy and management skills to help tackle the world’s greatest medical challenge?
We are looking for a driven, innovative and experienced brand professional to lead our multi-disciplinary Dept as Head of Brand. The Head plays a leadership role in the management, development, expression and protection of ARUK’s brand profile. As a rising voluntary sector brand, ARUK has enormous potential to press on to become the UK leader for an issue that resonates enormously with the British public – the Head will seize this opportunity and oversee how we take full advantage.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, Brand & Digital, the Head of Brand will bring experience in brand strategy and brand marketing programmes to the charity. They will understand how brand marketing integrates with other down-funnel forms of marketing and communication, driving consideration and action for our cause. They will have extensive leadership experience, supporting high performing managers, as well as being comfortable working with senior leadership. They will have developed clear visions for brand development and developed strategies and tactical plans to deliver against them.
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 responsibilities include:
- Leadership of the multi-disciplinary Brand department, line managing four managers encompassing creative development, celebrity engagement and campaigns, brand management and our merchandise team.
- Manage the annual Brand planning, budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring that actual expenditure delivers within budgeted targets.
- Plan and develop a clear articulation of ARUK brand strategy and narrative, ensuring brand marketing integrates effectively with other forms of marketing and communication at the charity.
- Evaluate, define and implement the Brand strategy and operational plans that support supports the charity’s vision, mission and objectives, working in close harmony with other marketing and fundraising teams.
- Oversight of the changing marketplace and consumer attitudes, working with our Insight teams.
- Developing an ongoing cycle of brand review and redevelopment, working with insight and research agencies and other external support organisations as appropriate.
- Collaboration across the organisation to ensure all teams understand and take advantage of the ARUK brand opportunity. Act as brand sign off, and guardian where necessary.
- Brand ‘health’ oversight, analysis and reporting.
- Developing and overseeing key agency relationships, and ensuring coordination of agency remits with other teams.
- Work with the Director of Comms, Brand & Digital, the Head of Corporate Partnerships and others to identify opportunities for brand partnerships with external organisations, aligning ARUK to partners with compatible values to improve reach and impact.
- Help create and maintain organisation-wide brand messaging and design guides.
- High level representation of ARUK at project boards and external working groups as appropriate.
- Provide strong leadership and support to the Brand Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to deliver an effective and efficient service across the charity. Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
What we are looking for:
- A strong leader, with experience of supporting and developing high performing managers.
- A passionate advocate for the importance of organisational brand, and an ability to inspire those around them.
- An extensive understanding of how different forms of marketing work in combination, and how consumers move down the funnel from first consideration, to action, to lifelong support and loyalty.
- A collaborative personality, and a relationship builder.
- Experience of business and strategic planning and budgeting.
- A keen analytical eye, and a willingness to challenge and improve.
- Someone with an eye on the future. Alzheimer’s Research UK embraces innovation and is open to new ideas and ways of working.
- Experience of working with senior leadership and maintaining high level agency and stakeholder relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
- A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge. Agile Working options considered.
Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 4 July 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 12 July 2021. 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 review the vacancy information pack or visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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Brain and Mind Health is one of today’s greatest and most urgent issues. Here at the University of Cambridge, our mission is to achieve significant impact on the global challenges in mental health, dementia, and many other brain and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Senior Associate Director, Brain & Mind Health
University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations
£55,751 - £64,604 per annum
We now seek a Senior Associate Director, Brain & Mind Health, to help us realise this ambition and ensure that we can contribute to the prevention, prediction and treatment of disease - from mental disorders to neurogenetic conditions to diseases of ageing such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
The Senior Associate Director, Brain & Mind Health, will build and implement a new and ambitious fundraising programme, securing 6 and 7 figure gifts in support of students, posts, research and infrastructure. Developing a global constituency of supporters will be key to addressing current institutional needs and opportunities – and foundational in enabling us to realise longer-term ambitions, notably for a significant new capital development.
You will be a talented major gifts fundraiser or equivalent who wants to secure gifts at the transformational level. Collaborative, strategic and innovative in approach, key to your success will be the ability to engage with high-net-worth individuals, senior level staff across Collegiate Cambridge, academics and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team that works at the cutting edge of what we do at an institution where philanthropy has real impact. We have extraordinary aspirations and know we can make these a reality – come and be a part of our team.
This role is based in central Cambridge; however, the successful candidate may need to work remotely in the first instance. An element of remote working long-term will be considered. This can be discussed at interview.
The closing date for this position is Monday 28th June 2021.
The interview process for this position is anticipated to take place during the first few weeks of July 2021.
If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete the online application process.
Please quote reference DH26707 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
No agencies please.
FULL TIME, Programme Leader and Two Travel Trainers for Lift Training in Cambridgeshire.
(LEARNING INDEPENDENCE FOR TRAVEL)
Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Term time (39 weeks).
Programme Leader £22,520 per annum, (FTE £24787).
Travel Trainer £19691 per annum, (FTE £21672).
Start date of September 2021 - Interviews to be held throughout duration of advert
This is an exciting time to join the award winning LIFT Programme as we start a new service with Cambridgeshire County Council. In partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and other service providers you will provide independent travel training to vulnerable young people who have learning difficulties or physical disabilities, to enable them to use public transport for journeys to school or college.
You will join a strong national programme and after induction training will be capable of delivering structured 1:1 support. You will have good organisational skills and enjoy working in a community setting across Cambridgeshire. Most work will be undertaken at or from home. However, hot desking is possible at local authority hubs and meetings can be arranged at local authority premises. Lift Training will supply team members with a laptop, mobile phone and printer to enable home working. You will be confident working independently in the community, an excellent communicator with a dynamic and innovative approach. You will be the holder of a full driving licence. You may have or be working towards teaching qualifications, if not Lift Training will support the gaining of such qualifications.
These roles may attract applicants from a variety of backgrounds such as teaching, learner support, newly qualified graduates, care workers, former Police Officers, youth workers etc. These roles will require travel and flexible start and finish times. The Travel Trainer role will be supervised by the Programme Leader who will identify the caseload of young people. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, creative, excited to be working with young people and who have good communication skills.
The Programme Leader will be responsible for supervising the team, working closely with the Council, developing and processing learner referrals, preparing performance reports and will be managed by the Head of Lift Training. We are looking for someone to lead and build a new team, someone who is innovative, someone who has experience of leading a project, someone who has worked with multi agency partners, someone with enthusiasm and drive, someone who can inspire others, and someone who is experienced in problem solving.
Application and guidance forms are located on the National Star website
For more information about our programme please contact Ian Clark Head of Lift Training
National Star is a provider of specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical a... Read more
Programme Leader and Two Travel Trainers for Lift Training in Cambridgeshire.
(LEARNING INDEPENDENCE FOR TRAVEL)
Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Term time (39 weeks).
Programme Leader £22,079.48 per annum, (FTE £24,301.59).
Travel Trainer £19,305.11 per annum, (FTE £21,248).
This is an exciting time to join the award winning LIFT Programme as we start a new service with Cambridgeshire County Council. In partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and other service providers you will provide independent travel training to vulnerable young people who have learning difficulties or physical disabilities, to enable them to use public transport for journeys to school or college.
You will join a strong national programme and after induction training will be capable of delivering structured 1:1 support. You will have good organisational skills and enjoy working in a community setting across Cambridgeshire. Most work will be undertaken at or from home. However, hot desking is possible at local authority hubs and meetings can be arranged at local authority premises. Lift Training will supply team members with a laptop, mobile phone and printer to enable home working. You will be confident working independently in the community, an excellent communicator with a dynamic and innovative approach. You will be the holder of a full driving licence. You may have or be working towards teaching qualifications, if not Lift Training will support the gaining of such qualifications.
These roles may attract applicants from a variety of backgrounds such as teaching, learner support, newly qualified graduates, care workers, former Police Officers, youth workers etc. These roles will require travel and flexible start and finish times. The Travel Trainer role will be supervised by the Programme Leader who will identify the caseload of young people. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, creative, excited to be working with young people and who have good communication skills.
The Programme Leader will be responsible for supervising the team, working closely with the Council, developing and processing learner referrals, preparing performance reports and will be managed by the Head of Lift Training. We are looking for someone to lead and build a new team, someone who is innovative, someone who has experience of leading a project, someone who has worked with multi agency partners, someone with enthusiasm and drive, someone who can inspire others, and someone who is experienced in problem solving.
Application and guidance forms are located on the National Star website
For more information about our programme please contact Ian Clark Head of Lift Training
National Star is a provider of specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical a... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
FFI is seeking a Senior Conservation Director to play a key role in the strategic development and management of FFI and to provide senior leadership to FFI’s regional programmes. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a key role in driving forward the mission and vision of FFI.
You will have overall accountability for FFI’s regional programmes – Africa, Americas & Caribbean, Asia Pacific and Eurasia – managing and enabling regional programme directors to deliver against FFI’s strategy and business plan. You will work seamlessly with the Senior Conservation Director, Cross-cutting Programmes to jointly deliver FFI’s global conservation programme.
With a Master’s Degree or equivalent level qualification in biodiversity conservation or a related science/social science, you will have a proven record of ownership of, and accountability for, conservation programme strategy, management and operational delivery at a similar level.
You will bring strong technical conservation skills to the position, together with a keen understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks within which we operate. Your excellent communication, networking and negotiating skills will enable you to represent FFI at the highest level, promoting and positioning FFI with confidence and credibility. Your leadership, management and mentoring skills will ensure you empower regional programme directors to achieve excellence, deliver programmes on time, to a high quality and within budget. You will be comfortable working in an international NGO and managing in a matrix-like structure. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Fluency in languages spoken within our regional programme portfolio would be an advantage.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located 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 click here
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 20 June 2021.
Our mission To act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.