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The Information Services team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for providing information about dementia and dementia research to the public. The team operates the charity’s Dementia Research Infoline and produces and disseminates health information booklets and other resources. The team also has responsibility for promoting research involvement to the public, actively helps people to take part in studies and support the NHS service Join Dementia Research.
We are looking for a confident, friendly and proactive person to join us as a Health Information Officer. Alongside other officers provide day-to-day operation of the Dementia Research Infoline, answering questions from the public with about dementia, dementia research and about opportunities to get involved in research. Reporting to the Information Services Manager, the Information Officer will also play a key role in maintaining the relationship of the partnership between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Join Dementia Research, support in the delivery of outreach projects to underserved audiences and help with the updating and production of the charity’s dementia health information resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-day delivery of the Dementia Research Infoline by responding to public enquiries and providing accurate, responsible and helpful information to the public.
· Acting as the first point of contact for Dementia Research Infoline callers, providing information over the phone about dementia and dementia research, as well as signposting to other organisations. Note – the Infoline does not provide counselling or medical advice.
· Responding to Dementia Research Infoline enquiries by letter, social media and email.
· Registering people to Join Dementia Research, via the telephone and via paper registration form. This involves processing and recording volunteer health information and ensuring data is up-to-date and contact with registrants maintained appropriately.
· Supporting existing volunteers on Join Dementia Research, with tech issues, keeping their data up to date, and discussing opportunities to take part in research.
· Average enquiry volumes are around 5-10 per day per officer, and can be up to 30 minutes long.
· Maintaining an up-to-date and evidence-based library of responses to common health and research enquiries relating to dementia.
Promoting to the public the importance of participation in research and acting as an entry-point for the UK research register, Join Dementia Research and other ways to take part in research.
· Discussing with the public, through the Dementia Research Infoline, the different ways people can get involved in research and the types of studies looking for volunteers.
· Managing the confidential handling of personal data.
· Finding ways to promote taking part in research to internal and external audiences, with a focus on reaching underserved audiences.
Creation and dissemination of health information
· Writing and updating evidence-based health information materials in line with inhouse standards and processes, including engaging and accessible materials in print, web and other formats.
· Liaising with expert and lay user reviewer volunteers.
Raising awareness of dementia research in underserved communities
· Assisting in the dissemination of information and resources to underserved communities.
· Looking for opportunities to raise awareness in hard to reach audiences.
· Embedding inclusive practices throughout the work delivered by the Information Services team.
Additional Ad-Hoc Responsibilities:
· Making contributions to articles on Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
· Contributing to staff Q&A sessions.
· Attending conferences and supporting wider work of The Information and Involvement department.
· Speaking at events and representing the charity in the community, as appropriate.
· Undertaking any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Information Services Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Science graduate or equivalent level of education (biomedical or biological subject).
· Experience of discussing health or research with the public.
· Experience of writing complex health information in a simple and accessible way.
· Knowledge of dementia.
· Appreciation of the emotional impact of dementia on individuals.
· Resilience for dealing with occasional challenging calls.
· A sensitive and patient phone manner.
· A confident, friendly and professional attitude; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
· Willingness to work flexibly within a small team to ensure core Infoline hours (9am-5pm) are covered.
· Strong written communication skills.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 31st May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At United for Global Mental Health, we are working towards a world where mental health support is accessible to everyone, everywhere – free from stigma and without restriction.
We are a small but highly influential organisation of around 20 passionate, diverse and expert individuals, and have a culture of creating the space and opportunities for them to lead their areas of expertise. Our strength lies in collaboration, internally and externally, and in our ability to turn insight into action. Kindness is our unofficial ethos.
The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of UnitedGMH. Reporting to the boards of UnitedGMH and the American Friends of United for Global Mental Health (AFUGMH), the CEO will set strategic direction, oversee delivery, and act as the organisation’s primary ambassador.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Lead in conjunction with the organisation’s senior staff the refinement and delivery of our global organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Guide the organisation through periods of change, including strategy refresh and transformation.
- Draw on sector insight to ensure UnitedGMH remains at the forefront of global mental health advocacy.
Governance & Board Relationship
- Work closely with the boards of UnitedGMH and AFUGMH to ensure effective governance and decision-making.
- Oversee the preparation and sign-off of board papers; present regularly to the boards.
- Identify, recommend and support the recruitment of new members of both boards.
- Advise the boards on significant strategic decisions, including potential partnerships and organisational change.
Organisational Leadership
- Lead, support and inspire a high-performing and global team of approximately 20 staff.
- Where needed, oversee and support the delivery of multiple projects and programmes aligned with strategic priorities, in conjunction with the project leads.
- Foster a collaborative, kind, inclusive and values-driven culture that walks the talk on mental health.
External Engagement & Influence
- Represent the organisation with external partners, funders, policymakers and the wider sector.
- Build and manage relationships with key donors.
- Strengthen and expand strategic partnerships globally.
- Champion the organisation’s mission and influence key stakeholders in different regions across the world.
- Act as the organisation’s global spokesperson and support staff in building their profile as spokespeople for the organisation.
Finance & Organisational Planning
- Identify and agree organisational objectives, develop strategic and operational plans, and lead their implementation with a high level of autonomy, while reporting to the boards.
- Oversee organisational planning, budgeting, prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure delivery against strategic goals.
- Ensure the organisation has sufficient and sustainable funding to deliver against agreed budgets and strategic priorities.
- Maintain strong financial oversight and accountability, ensuring the organisation operates within budget and delivers across all agreed objectives.
- Monitor organisational performance against agreed deliverables, evaluating outcomes and adjusting plans where necessary to mitigate risk or adverse consequences.
- Ensure robust financial management, operational planning, and effective use of organisational resources across multiple programmes and projects.
- Bring together and oversee complex, cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time.
- Delegate effectively through senior leadership and management structures, maintaining a medium- and long-term strategic focus.
Fundraising & External Income Generation
- Lead and support organisational fundraising strategy to secure sustainable and diversified income streams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, strategic partners and philanthropic stakeholders.
- Successfully secure and oversee fundraising contributions to meet a target set annually with the boards.
- Work with the boards and senior leadership team to identify new funding opportunities and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
- Ensure fundraising activities align with the organisation’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Represent the organisation externally to enhance visibility, influence and support for UnitedGMH’s work globally.
Risk, Compliance & Accountability
- Ensure strong organisational governance, compliance and risk management.
- Proactively identify and escalate policy breaches or serious incidents.
- Oversee finance, HR and operations functions in accordance with UK employment policies, and UK and US charity regulations.
- Act as the primary point of accountability to the boards and relevant regulatory bodies (including the Charity Commission and US authorities).
- Take responsibility for organisational risks, decisions and outcomes.
Our Dream CEO
As a team, we came together to discuss what qualities we are hoping for in a new CEO and leader. We’d love applications from candidates who see themselves in the team’s descriptions below.
Our dream CEO…
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shows kindness towards all partners regardless of seniority, institution or country.
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continues to uphold and protect the organisational transparency the team values.
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is a heart- and mind-led fundraiser – treating donors like people and not merely a source of income.
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provides space for team members to lead in their areas, but also supports / acts as a sounding board when needed.
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knows how to strategically place mental health in uncommon spaces.
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is happy to be approached by, and communicate with, team members from all seniority levels across the team.
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is someone who understands what it is to manage a remote organisation, and is interested in making UnitedGMH the best workplace it can be.
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is someone who can think a few steps ahead, identify trends, and interpret these for what this means for the organisation.
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has a solid understanding of, and proven experience in, managing the ´backbone´ functions of an organisation (budgeting, risk management, governance etc).
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has an understanding of UN systems, global health and international development.
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appreciates and champions the value that lived experience and people from the global majority bring to the mental health advocacy space.
Please download and review the Job Pack for full details of the role.
Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the responsibilities and candidate profile, and a CV, via the Charity Job site. Please note, we can only accept applications via Charity Job.
Interviews:
Interviews will take place remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds, and candidates shortlisted for the second interview will be invited to meet members of our wider team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK has an opportunity for a Campaigns Officer to play a key role in delivering our influencing strategy to help transform dementia care, in line with our 2025-2030 organisational strategy.
As part of an ambitious and collaborative team, you will support the development and delivery of impactful campaigns that engage supporters, influence decision-makers, and amplify the voices of people affected by dementia.
Working closely with the Campaigns Manager and colleagues across Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs and Marketing and Communications, you will support the delivery of effective campaign strategies, compelling communications and supporter mobilisation activity across online and offline channels.
Alongside our existing Campaigns Officer, you will be a key contact for our campaigners, managing day-to-day communications and helping to build an engaged and active campaigner community. You will lead on developing our offline campaigning offer, working with people with lived experience of dementia across the UK to empower them to take meaningful action to improve dementia care. This will include creating campaign toolkits and resources.
You will have experience delivering influencing campaigns across online and offline channels and building strong relationships with supporters and stakeholders. You will be confident in tailoring messages for different audiences and communicating sensitively about complex issues relating to dementia.
You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and motivated by the opportunity to help improve the lives of people affected by dementia through campaigning.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the future of our services and build partnerships that change lives.
Do you want to play a key role in growing a national charity and strengthening the services we deliver to families across the UK?
At HENRY, we support babies and young children to get the best start in life - creating lasting change for families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are innovative, award-winning, and ambitious, and we are now looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in shaping how HENRY grows and delivers its services nationally. You will lead on developing our business offer, managing contracts and licences, and building strong, lasting relationships with commissioners and partners.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, giving you ownership of the full contract lifecycle - from developing compelling offers to negotiating, managing, and renewing agreements. You will work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, helping to strengthen our income streams and ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact for families.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic Business Development role on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis, offering flexibility alongside meaningful responsibility.
About the Team
You will join our Business Development team, supporting income growth and ensuring contract compliance to enable the continued scale of our charitable work. You will be line managed by the CEO and work closely with colleagues across Business Development, Family Support and Training teams.
Key Responsibilities
This role holds responsibility for:
1. Business Offer Development for HENRY
- With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership.
- Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money.
- As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales.
- Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives.
- Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.
2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance
- Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies.
- Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the other Business Development Manager and CEO.
- Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.
- Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met.
- Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services.
- Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.
3. Organisational Support and Alignment
- Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates.
- Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY.
- Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements.
- Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.
4. Attitudes, Behaviour and Values
- Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary.
- Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings.
- Maintain clear and accurate records.
- Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Model HENRY values.
- Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Relevant degree or proven experience
Experience
Essential:
- Experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and compliance monitoring ideally with experience of local authority commissioning
- Experience in Business Development. This might be from industry, fundraising or social enterprise
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, partners, and internal stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience of service development and/or delivery within health, social, education settings
- Experience supporting senior staff in contractual or partnership discussions
Knowledge
Essential:
- Awareness of contract law and familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to service delivery
- Costing and pricing for business development
Desirable:
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection, and other relevant compliance frameworks
Skills and attitudes
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
- Analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities within contracts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping
- Proactive, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgement and integrity
- Collaborative and approachable, able to support colleagues across different functions
- Resilient and adaptable in managing complex negotiations and competing priorities
- Committed to HENRY's mission and values, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for families
- Confidence with digital and technology in day to day work
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,603.82 FTE (£21,362.29 pro rata)
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata 18 days)
- Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
- Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- Hybrid working with flexible hours (8am–6pm)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity for pay progression
Additional Information
- Location: Hybrid, with 1–2 days per month in Eynsham
- Hours: 22.5 per week (0.6 FTE)
- Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June
- Interviews: Wednesday 9 June at our Eynsham office
- DBS check required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Beat Programme Officer, you will deliver high quality coaching support and guided self-help to individuals experiencing eating disorders and/or their loved ones, fostering early intervention and promoting sustained long-term recovery.
You will effectively manage a caseload of beneficiaries, providing tailored support that fosters early intervention and promotes sustained recovery.
Programme Officers work collaboratively and in alignment with Beat’s values, ensuring the achievement of Beat’s goals and strategy, and facilitating the effective delivery of contracted programme places.
You will be part of a cohesive and high performing team based on the principles of trust, mutual respect and empowerment.
We particularly encourage applications from Welsh speakers for this role; we have received funding from the Welsh government and are looking to improve our service delivery for our Welsh-speaking beneficiaries.
Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.


Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.
Working across multiple income streams, the postholder will support the development and delivery of high-impact fundraising campaigns, compelling cases for support, and meaningful donor communications. With a strong focus on Regular Giving growth and supporter stewardship, the role plays an important part in strengthening long-term financial sustainability.
This is a proactive role requiring strong content development skills, attention to insight and performance, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement in fundraising systems and processes.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
For further information and full JD please refer to the attachment below.
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To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification, how you meet Thrive values and what you will bring to Thrive.
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Grants Officer to join our dedicated Research Team and help us deliver funding that has the potential to improve lives around the world.
Reporting to one of our Research Managers, you’ll play a central role in administering research funding competitions and supporting our portfolio of funded research. You will ensure our funding processes are fair, rigorous, and efficient, making sure the right researchers get the right support at the right time.
From managing day-to-day queries and processing applications to helping deliver scientific events and award ceremonies, this is a varied and rewarding role with plenty of scope for professional development. The job description gives full details of this varied role.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
- working, studying, or volunteering in a grant-giving or grant-management role, or a research funding organisation or science-related environment
- strong administrative, planning and time-management skills with the flexibility to respond to team priorities and unexpected changes
- experience of providing in-the-moment support at formal meetings and events to ensure they run smoothly
- excellent customer service with the ability to persuade people to engage and contribute
- clear communication in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists, and other stakeholders
- good analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- IT skills including confidence using spreadsheets and database platforms
- an interest in scientific affairs or medical research.
About the Medical Research Foundation
Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.
There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
We will offer a salary of between £33,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours). We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
We offer
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
- Life insurance at 4x salary
- Wellbeing support and flexible working culture
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.
How to apply
The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for. To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.
If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Senior Health Information Officer
This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating high-quality, evidence-based health information and making complex medical topics accessible to all audiences. You will play a key part in developing engaging content, maintaining information standards, and ensuring patients, professionals and the public have access to accurate, up-to-date resources.
You’ll work collaboratively across teams, manage a wide range of digital and print resources, and help drive innovation in how health information is delivered and used.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, write and review high-quality, evidence-based health information content
- Maintain and update digital and printed resources in line with latest evidence
- Translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, accessible language
- Create engaging content across multiple formats (web, social media, publications)
- Monitor research and sector developments to keep information accurate and current
- Work with internal teams, clinical experts and external partners to ensure quality and consistency
- Support evaluation, impact measurement and continuous improvement of information services
- Contribute to innovative approaches to reach diverse and underrepresented audiences
- Assist with funding applications and provide insight on service impact
About You
- Experience in health information, medical communications, or research translation
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex evidence clearly
- Skilled in digital content creation and multi-channel communications
- Highly organised with strong project management abilities
- Collaborative, proactive and committed to high-quality, patient-focused work
Please note this is a summary of the role. For a comprehensive outline of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
We are seeking a self-organised, motivated individual with a keen interest in mental health to join us as a Sector Development Officer (Mental Health Alliances).
The role focuses on facilitating, coordinating and encouraging collaboration across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, with a particular emphasis on youth and adult mental health provision. This includes sharing information and opportunities, gathering sector insight, and providing tailored guidance and signposting to support effective partnership working.
Our preferred candidate will be committed to developing a strong understanding of the VCFSE and Health sectors in Cheshire East. They will be confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes, and have a commitment to fostering collaboration. They will be able to present information in a variety of formats, and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload.
Further details
• Recruitment pack: Available below
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026
• Interviews: 8th June 2026 (Crewe)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a fundraising and grant-making charity, we bring to life projects that transform patient care - from sensory packs for children in A&E to a peaceful sanctuary garden for people living with dementia. We’re a small, ambitious and supportive team, and in just three years we’ve tripled our income. Our goal is to become the charity of choice for our local community in Islington and Haringey.
Over the past 18 months, this role has built community and challenge events income from the ground up, creating real momentum. There’s still huge untapped potential locally, offering an exciting opportunity to grow and innovate.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll build meaningful relationships with clinicians, donors and the community, and see first-hand the impact of your work. You’ll lead on community fundraising, challenge events and volunteering, with real autonomy. It's a fantastic step up for someone ready to develop and make their mark.
The successful candidate will benefit from an NHS Agenda for Change salary and excellent NHS benefits, including a generous pension and annual leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This peer support project is delivered in partnership with South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust to support Carers of people with mental health conditions. This project will work to support Carers through one-to-one support, outreach, training and peer support groups.
About The Role:
Using your lived experience of caring for someone with a mental health condition, and a strengths-based approach, you will support mental health Carers in their caring role. You will provide person centred one-to-one- support, information, signposting, and advocacy, develop, and facilitate peer support groups and deliver training and outreach sessions at different locations across the borough.
Key Requirements of the role Include:
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Lived experience of Caring for someone with a mental health condition
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health and the associated challenges and support needs.
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The ability to work within the principles and values of peer support.
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Confidence supporting people on a one-to-one basis.
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Experience of / ability to facilitate peer support groups and training.
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Clear communication and good interpersonal skills
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Efficient organisation and time management skills
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Developed IT skills, with experience using databases and communication platforms.
Please see the job description and person specification for the full list of requirements and specifications.
Our Charity:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
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Hybrid on completion of the induction period with a minimum 60% office based.
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Friendly team and working environment
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Annual leave starts at 31 days increasing to 36 days plus bank holidays
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Contributory company pension,
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Employee assistance program.
If you're committed to working in the voluntary sector and want to be part of a diverse team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, this role is for you!
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
To apply: Please submit a current CV (No longer than 2 A4 pages) and a comprehensive cover letter (no longer than 2 A4 pages) stating how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Please note we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Financial Controller to support the Finance team based at our London office.
Deadline: Sunday 24th May at 11.59pm
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £47,472 rising to £53,993, inclusive of £4,000 London weighting
Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week)
Contract type: This is a permanent role
This exciting role will lead on all aspects of the finance function, including managing managing the Finance & Systems Officer, overseeing the production of year-end accounts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and auditors, and preparing monthly management accounts for reports to the Senior managers and trustees. Responsibilities also include stewardship of the Foundation’s liquid assets, leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, verifying monthly payroll prepared by HR, and ensuring the efficient operation of the purchase ledger function.
What does the role involve?
- Coordinate across the Foundation and help prepare the annual statutory accounts and all schedules for audit and be the lead liaison with the auditors.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and budgets for review by senior management, providing analysis and other measures of performance.
- Lead on improving processes and systems across all aspects of finance and liaising with the wider organisation to drive these forward.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Up to date knowledge of charity financial legislation and best practice
- Innovative in the development of processes, procedures and information systems to support the work of the team and organisation
- Demonstrable successful accounting experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 24th May and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are expected to take place online between 1st - 4th June.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is good mental health for all.
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Healthwatch Richmond are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of health and social care services and to help people to find the information they need.
Our purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf to ensure that they meet the needs of our community.
You’ll see work through from start to finish; designing and undertaking projects, analysing results, writing reports and promoting the outcomes and impact.
You will undertake projects using surveys, interviews, focus groups and visits to gather the views and experiences of people who use NHS and social care. With this data you will produce evidenced reports with recommendations for how services could or should improve. Our work is challenging and constantly evolving so the ability to pick-up new skills and approaches, adapt ones and find pragmatic solutions is essential.
Our work is dynamic and constantly evolving so the ability to pick-up new skills and approaches, adapt and find pragmatic solutions is essential. As part of a small team you will be involved in many aspects of the organisation.
Induction, support and training will be provided in line with the candidate’s needs.
Our mission: To understand people’s experiences and use these experiences to ensure that everyone in Richmond can get the health and care they need.

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Vice Chancellor's Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office
Prospect Research Officer (Health)
Ref: SC4983
Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata)
UEA is driving forward with its bold and inspiring £100 million Dare to Do Different Campaign, and our prospect research function sits right at the heart of this momentum.
One of the key themes is Health UEA. This role is an opportunity to be a key player in driving transformational change, working hand in hand with our Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and as part of a dynamic fundraising team to uncover and engage high quality prospects. Your insight will help build a strong pipeline of potential major donors, supporting strategic health related fundraising that advances the University’s most ambitious priorities.
The successful candidate will apply advanced prospect research methodologies and relevant technologies to identify high net worth individuals with both the capacity and the motivation to donate, helping us drive forward our ambitious health priorities whilst upholding the highest ethical standards.
We’re a collaborative, supportive team that takes pride in working together to achieve exceptional results. This role offers the chance to make a tangible, lasting impact playing a pivotal part in helping us reach our campaign goals and shape the future of UEA.
This part-time (0.5 FTE/18.125 hours per week) post is available from 1 August 2026 on a fixed term basis for two years.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and the successful candidate must have right to work in the UK.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.
Closing date: 15 June 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
At UEA we’ve got the vision, the drive and some of the best, most innovative minds ready to solve the planet’s most pressing challenges.



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An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity, working in partnership with Dudley Group NHS Charity, in a newly created role during a period of growth.
We are seeking a Legacy & In‑Memory Fundraising Officer to lead the day‑to‑day delivery of legacy and in‑memory fundraising across both charities. This is a vital role focused on growing sustainable long‑term income while providing compassionate, sensitive support to donors and bereaved families.
To enhance the experience of everyone using our hospitals and healthcare services.



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