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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate on a one-year fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for our Philanthropy Manager. As Philanthropy Manager you will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. 

From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. 

We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years. Alongside funding an existing programme of world-leading research, treatment and care, the Charity completed its largest capital appeal to date, successfully raising £70 million to build the Oak Cancer Centre at the hospital’s Sutton site, which opened in summer 2023. 

With one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we are delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the 5-year period.

The Charity is committed its biggest fundraising appeal to date, for a new major development project in Chelsea. There is also an extensive portfolio of engaging projects outside of the capital appeals that help to support all aspects of the hospital’s work to improve the lives of cancer patients. 

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate

Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate, a high performing function that is responsible for all areas of high value fundraising including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and special events/high value committee supporters.

We work with the Charity’s most generous supporters, who make a significant difference to the work of The Royal Marsden. Philanthropy plays a vital role in the success of funding the hospital’s most urgent priorities and projects.

Job purpose

As Philanthropy Manager you will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations. You will support the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, other members of the RMCC leadership team, to explore their networks, facilitate introductions and secure gifts.

You will be a proactive individual with a proven ability and passion for relationship management and donor acquisition driving the delivery of our donor-centric strategy for philanthropy. 

This is an opportune time to join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as we embark on our most ambitious Appeal to date. We are a high performing team, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in helping us to realise our ambition whilst developing your career within an ambitious organisation.

Working relationships

You will work closely with our Senior Philanthropy Managers, and regularly liaise with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, and Associate Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships and their Deputy. You will also work directly with teams at the hospital, as well as colleagues across P&P and Public Fundraising.

Enjoy variety and learning new things? Want to work for an organisation making a difference in our local community? Thrive in a busy environment?

Resourceful and solution-focused, you will contribute to a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity. You will use your excellent problem-solving and communication skills and be confident in taking responsibility for new tasks.

You’ll be digitally literate, numerate and happy dealing with members of the public.

The role will work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and closely with staff working in other back-office functions: CRM (Customer Relationship Management system– Salesforce), HR and volunteer management. A key relationship will be with our outsourced accounting provider.

Steel Warriors was established in 2017 to rethink how knife crime is tackled by turning a symbol of violence into one of strength and resilience. We transform the lives of marginalised young people by recycling knives seized by the police into outdoor calisthenics gyms and create positive change in communities. We provide classes at our five outdoor gyms across – Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Haringey and Enfield – and deliver programmes in schools (including pupil referral units), youth and sport clubs, and in Brixton Prison. Our coach mentors deliver high quality, inclusive calisthenics sessions alongside mentoring and employability sessions

The Head of Programmes and Safeguarding role combines strategic leadership with strong operational oversight. The postholder is responsible for leading the design, development and scaling of high-quality services, supporting their team to perform effectively, and ensuring that programmes deliver meaningful outcomes for participants. They will work closely with colleagues, delivery partners, funders, young people and board members to drive programme development aligned with the organisation’s strategy, theory of change and ultimate goal of young people being safer, healthier and feeling more connected and positive about the future. The role requires an exceptional organiser and team leader able to manage a range of priorities, coordinate people and systems effectively, and maintain high standards across delivery areas.

We’re looking for a Community Coordinator to take ownership of a group of WeSwim clubs, playing a central role in building and supporting a thriving, connected community around them. 

This is a role for someone who is excellent at relationship building and enjoys being at the heart of things. You’ll work closely with disabled swimmers, volunteers and our pool partners to create a welcoming, inclusive and seamless experience from first contact through to regular participation. 

You’ll coordinate sessions, support swimmers into the water, build strong local relationships, and help clubs grow through outreach and community engagement. 

Alongside keeping things running smoothly, you’ll be out in the community, getting to know people, spotting opportunities, and supporting volunteers and swimmers to take part in ways that feel meaningful to them. 

You’ll enjoy juggling multiple priorities, achieving targets, and supporting the growth of a  small, mission-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Club operations & coordination: Coordinate weekly swim sessions across your allocated clubs, making sure sessions run smoothly. Act as the main point of contact for swimmers, volunteers, committees and pool partners, building strong relationships and resolving day-to-day issues. Regularly visit clubs to get to know volunteers and swimmers, understand how sessions are running, and identify any issues or opportunities.

• Swimmer journey & membership: Manage the swimmer journey from application through to first session and ongoing participation. Monitor attendance and engagement and meet recruitment and attendance targets ensuring a balanced flow of swimmers.

• Swimmer recruitment & outreach: Build relationships with local organisations to raise awareness of WeSwim and support referrals. Deliver outreach activity to maintain a steady flow of new swimmers into clubs and waiting lists. Support the setup and launch of new WeSwim clubs by building local awareness and supporting swimmer recruitment, working closely with the wider team.

• Volunteer engagement & club presence: Build strong relationships with volunteers, ensuring they feel welcomed, valued and supported. Support volunteer with regular communications and work closely with the wider team to improve volunteer experience.

• Systems & administration: Maintain accurate club records including membership data and attendance logs. Monitor attendance and impact data to support reporting. Use and improve systems and processes to support efficient coordination and growth.

• Community participation & engagement: Support volunteers, swimmers and supporters to organise and lead their own activities and initiatives (e.g. events, challenges, social activities). Create simple accessible resources that support people to take part and contribute. Be the main point of contact for people who want to get more involved in WeSwim.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence using digital tools such as Google Workspace and messaging platforms.

• Experience coordinating activities, sessions or events.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, including volunteers and disabled swimmers.

Desirable

• Experience working in a charity, community or membership-based organisation.

• Familiarity with databases or CRM systems.

• Experience supporting disabled people or inclusive services.

• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection principles.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised, with strong attention to detail.

• Warm, proactive, and great with people.

• Calm and adaptable when juggling priorities.

• A clear communicator, both written and verbal.

• Confident using spreadsheets and systems (and improving them).

• Comfortable working independently while being part of a small team.

• Motivated by WeSwim’s mission and values, and committed to community building and social impact in their career. 

About WeSwim:

We are a growing charity supporting adults with disabilities to swim across London. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have access to the mental and physical benefits of the water. Being in water provides freedom for people with disabilities. The water takes your weight, eases pain, and opens up new ways to move. Through our volunteer-led swimming clubs we empower adults with disabilities to get active, connect with others, and build lasting confidence.

WeSwim is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse team. We warmly encourage applications from disabled people, as well as people from all backgrounds who share our passion for making swimming accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.

We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.

If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.

Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.

Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.

About the role:

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that the right technology can be transformative - not just for our teams, but for the thousands of Londoners we support every year. As our IT Helpdesk Officer, based in Kings Cross, you will be at the heart of ensuring every colleague has the tools, systems, and support they need to deliver life-changing work. From maintaining a smooth and stable IT service across all our locations to working closely with third-party providers, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our organisation connected and effective.

This is a role where every day brings variety. You might be resolving a technical issue for a frontline worker in one of our services, managing system access to ensure our security standards remain high, or travelling across London to set up IT equipment in a new location. You’ll be involved in the delivery of projects and system implementations, from launching new contracts for internet and telephone services to helping integrate innovative solutions that keep us moving forward. Your knowledge of Office 365 security, cloud management, and best practice in IT support will be key to helping us work smarter and achieve more.

In joining SHP, you’ll be part of an organisation that invests in your development and offers real scope for progression. As you grow your technical expertise, you’ll also see the direct results of your work - supporting the people who make a lasting difference for those experiencing homelessness. This is more than an IT role; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission, ensuring our teams can focus on what matters most: changing lives across London.

About you:

• Experience in Providing 1st and 2nd line IT support over a number of channels including face to face, phone, email, text, chat and video. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organisational skills and shows enthusiasm to all duties. 
• Ability to manage issues and questions via a ticketing portal, updating clients in a timely manner and following tickets through to resolution. 
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware including cloud servers, desktops, laptops and network equipment. 
• High level of personal organisation with the ability to plan and prioritise own work. 
• Has experience in Microsoft applications like Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Please note we will be reviewing applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview (via Microsoft Teams) as applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

To be considered remove your name and other personal details from your C.V. before uploading. 

This post will require a DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Individual Giving Officer - Acquisition role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the growth of individual support through innovative acquisition strategies, helping to sustain and expand the organisation’s impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective acquisition campaigns to attract new individual supporters.
• Manage outreach activities across multiple channels, including digital, mail, and events.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective donors to convert interest into meaningful support.
• Track, evaluate, and optimise campaign performance to maximise engagement and contribution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging aligns with organisational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions and progress within CRM systems.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in donor acquisition or fundraising, preferably within a charitable organisation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities effectively.
• Data-driven mindset, comfortable analysing campaign metrics and deriving actionable insights.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work well in a team environment and build relationships across departments.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to achieving set targets.

What’s on Offer
Salary: c.£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hybrid: 2 days per week in office

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most 

At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections. 

We are now seeking an Impact and Operations Manager to join our passionate team and shape the future of our services. 

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity to lead our impact and operations strategy, ensuring we have the insight, tools, and systems to deliver high-quality support to families. You’ll play a pivotal role in measuring and communicating our impact, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting across all family support services 

• Develop tailored reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders 

• Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Head of Marketing & Fundraising 

• Oversee administrative systems and policies, including GDPR compliance and HR processes 

• Manage office operations, including tech support, premises, and general administration, and line manage operations and data & impact team 

• Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation using data and insight 

• Strengthen our presence across local and national networks in partnership with the Senior Management Team 

What You’ll Bring 

• Strong experience in managing and interpreting data to drive impact and inform strategy 

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results 

• Confidence with technology and quick ability to learn new tools and systems 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships 

• A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for telling the story of our work 

Why Join Us? 

• A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team 

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture 

• A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families 

• Excellent pension and generous annual leave 

The Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of daily financial operations and supports timely, accurate reporting for the theatre. Working closely with the Finance Director (FD), the role involves advising on process improvements and preparing for the annual audit. This position is ideal for someone progressing toward an advanced accountancy qualification and looking to grow their skill set. 

CONTRACT 

Full time, Permanent. 

SALARY 

£38,000 per annum.

START DATE 

As soon as possible. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 April 2026 at 10am. 

First Interviews: Tuesday 28 April 2026. 

Second Interviews: Tuesday 5 May 2026. 

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible. 

For 35 years, we’ve created opportunities for people facing the toughest circumstances to earn an income and take control of their lives. Through selling the Big Issue magazine, more than 109,000 vendors have earned over £158 million since 1991. Today, Big Issue Group has grown into a family of social businesses tackling poverty in different ways. Alongside the magazine and bigissue website; Big Issue Invest backs charities and social enterprises that are working to end poverty and inequality across the UK. Big Issue Recruit works with employers to connect overlooked talent with real job opportunities and build stronger, more inclusive workforces. Big Issue Impact supports other organisations to strengthen their social impact.

Together, Big Issue Group work towards one mission: to dismantle poverty through social business solutions.

As our new Group Marketing Content Producer, you’ll work across Big Issue Media, Campaigns, Big Issue Recruit, and Big Issue Invest to tell powerful stories, promote the products and mission, and deepen engagement with audiences across all channels. Reporting into the Group Head of Brand and Campaigns, this role is an ideal opportunity for someone fresh out of university or early in their marketing career, with a keen interest in social media, photography, videography, storytelling and social impact. With plenty of scope for growth, you’ll gain exposure to all areas of the organisation and our marketing team (Consumer Revenue, Brand Campaigns and PR, Policy and Public Affairs) and play a key part in producing compelling content to support our B2B and B2C lead, revenue, and impact goals.

Salary and Benefits offered:

• Salary up to £31,000 per annum depending on experience
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay from Day 1
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace salary exchange pension
• Cycle to Work and Nursery Fee Schemes
• Family friendly leave with enhanced pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

Hybrid role, ideally with two day office time at our Head Office in Finsbury Park in London.

35 hours per week
£37,240-£46,435 per year
Hybrid - London Office (minimum once per month)
Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Prospect Research Manager to join the Strategic Relationships and Philanthropy team. You will provide exceptional prospect research support and maximise fundraiser portfolios to drive income growth which will help create a world without barriers for blind and partially sighted people.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Senior Manager Prospect Research to effectively implement the pipeline management strategy. You'll ensure prospect and donor portfolios are properly qualified, dynamic and allocated appropriately.You'll be responsible for delivering a high-quality research service and you'll take a leading role in managing some of the research projects, such as sector work, network mapping, due diligence and prospect identification.

This role will suit someone with an eye for detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is proactive and comfortable providing insight and sharing new ideas and best practice.

You will have:

• Significant experience of delivering high standards of prospect research within a fundraising context, including proactively identifying prospects from a variety of sources.

• Experience in contributing to and leading portfolio discussions with fundraisers.

• Proven experience of developing strong and positive working relationships across an organisation

• Knowledge of current affairs and the external environment.

• Developed and implemented processes, including compliance and data protection

• Experience of using databases and producing data-driven management information reports

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

For 35 years, we’ve created opportunities for people facing the toughest circumstances to earn an income and take control of their lives. Through selling the Big Issue magazine, more than 109,000 vendors have earned over £158 million since 1991.

Today, Big Issue Group has grown into a family of social businesses tackling poverty in different ways.  Alongside the magazine and bigissue website; Big Issue Invest backs charities and social enterprises that are working to end poverty and inequality across the UK. Big Issue Recruit works with employers to connect overlooked talent with real job opportunities and build stronger, more inclusive workforces. Big Issue Impact supports other organisations to strengthen their social impact.

Together, Big Issue Group work towards one mission: to dismantle poverty through social business solutions.

As our new Group Head of Brand and Campaign, you will lead how Big Issue Group shows up in the world and you are someone who can build a strong, consistent brand across everything we do – and deliver campaigns that engage people, drive leads and revenue, and change perceptions of the work we do.  

You’ll lead the brand, marketing and social media strategy across the Group’s services. From the magazine and website to investment, recruitment and impact work, you’ll help make sure our story is clear, relevant and heard in the right places.

Salary and Benefits offered:

• Salary in the range of £50,000 to £57,000 per annum depending on experience
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay from day 1
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace salary exchange pension
• Cycle to Work and Nursery Fee Schemes
• Family friendly leave with enhanced pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

Hybrid role, ideally with two day office time at our Head Office in Finsbury Park in London.

This is a pivotal role at an exciting point in the development of our training and consultancy function. We are looking for someone who can build on the strong foundations already in place and take the function into its next phase - growing reach, strengthening quality, deepening partnerships and scaling delivery through a high-quality blended model that combines NAPAC’s external trainer network with our internal expertise. 

The successful candidate will lead the development of NAPAC’s learning products, oversee the Trauma Informed Organisations Programme, and build strong relationships with clients, commissioners, partners and other stakeholders. They will shape proposals, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure that all training products are evidence-informed, accessible and aligned with survivor perspectives. 

A central part of the role is to lead and strengthen NAPAC’s delivery model, including the recruitment, support and quality assurance of external trainers and training associates. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that delivery across the client base is well designed, well matched and consistently high quality. 

We are looking for someone who brings real credibility in learning design and facilitation. The successful candidate will be confident overseeing high quality delivery across the wider model and, where appropriate, delivering selected high value or flagship sessions themselves where this adds strategic value.

We recommend visiting NAPAC's website for more infomration about our work and this role. 

Application is by cv and supporting statement by 19 April 2026.

• Travel required: 15 days / year (approx.)
• Location: Home-based in either UK, Germany or Spain.

We are seeking a Researcher to support the activities of the Patient Evidence Department of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE).

Please send your CV and cover letter at recruitment @mpeurope. org. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, Germany or Spain. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected. 

The following tasks and core responsibilities are non-exhaustive and subject to change depending on needs of the organisation.

Job Purpose

The Researcher will support the Patient Evidence department in generating, analysing and communicating patient-centred evidence to inform clinical, regulatory, industry, academic and policy decision-making, and to fuel progress across MPE programmes and activities. The role involves working with qualitative and quantitative data, supporting research projects and contributing to evidence-based outputs that amplify patients’ experiences and needs. The Patient Evidence department conducts our own patient-focussed research and collaborates on external projects with patient and medical organisations, universities, clinical teams, industry partners and regulatory bodies.

Main Duties and responsibilities

Perform the following duties in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Head of Patient Research:

• Independently design research projects and develop research protocols aligned with MPE’s research strategy, including surveys, interviews and literature reviews.
• Support the development of proposals to secure public and private funding to support research activities.
• Independently conduct assigned research tasks in accordance with project deliverables and timelines.
• Conduct and analyse qualitative (interviews, focus groups) and quantitative research (surveys).
• Conduct desk research (systematic and non-systematic literature reviews) on topics such as patient experiences, health systems and psychosocial impacts of myeloma.
• Maintain accurate records of participant data, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants and patient data, as necessary.
• Write up research results and prepare visualisations of data for different audiences (including for patients, clinicians, academic journals).
• Disseminate research results including presentations at international and national conferences, internal and external meetings and workshops. Represent MPE at internal/external meetings when needed.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to design strategies to disseminate our research to wider audiences.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop recruitment and involvement strategies to enhance participation from underserved groups and from different parts of Europe.
• Engage with patients, families, clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders involved in MPE patient evidence projects and other myeloma research.
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Research Advisory Committee.
• Contribute to our member research support training programme including delivering workshops and training events on research design and methodology.

Other responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Patient evidence.
• Critically appraise and provide advice to the wider MPE team on research and evidence requests.
• Build good relations with members, internal and external stakeholders (including doctors, researchers and medical representatives within companies).
• Respond to external patient organisations’ requests on research and evidence topics.
• Attend scientific congresses and meetings and stay abreast of important developments related to myeloma patient evidence.
• Develop content for MPE website, social media and other communications.
• Participate in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Engage with training and continuing professional development.

Essential criteria

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (such as psychology, social sciences, health policy, health and social care, public health or related fields)
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (MRes Health Research, MPH, or health-related subject MSc with substantive research component)
• A minimum of 3 years experience conducting applied health research
• Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including surveys, focus groups and interviews applied to health-related research
• Strong skills in qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods analysis.
• Understanding of principles of Good Clinical Practice in research.
• Proficient at Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (or equivalent), and specialist quantitative/qualitative analysis software (e.g. SPSS/R, or Atlas/Nvivo).
• Ability to work from home in a virtual setting with a team spread across Europe.
• Strong listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Rigorous work methods and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing in English.

Desirable criteria

• A PhD in a related field
• Project management experience
• Experience in cross-national research
• Experience in working with patients, researchers, doctors and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry desirable
• Experience in systematic or non-systematic literature review
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Familiarity with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient experience data
• Knowledge/expertise of cancer patient experience research
• Knowledge of drug development process and clinical trials
• Knowledge and experience of ethical review procedures
• Fluency in additional European languages

Personal attributes

• Organised, with excellent project management and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and work independently on assigned tasks and take appropriate initiative.
• A motivated and self-aware team player, who can work independently or collaboratively with equal success.
• Ability to explain complex scientific terms and knowledge into lay language.

We offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-centred work at a European level.
• An exciting position in the emerging field of evidence-based patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe.
• Permanent position with flexible hours giving the opportunity to progress and to integrate in a dynamic, friendly and multi-cultural team working from different European cities.

About MPE

Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is a pan-European organisation representing 57 myeloma and amyloidosis patient groups from over 35 European countries. It is registered as an international non-profit organisation under Belgian Law. A Board mainly composed of patients and caregivers is elected by the membership to oversee the strategy and governance of the organisation. A team of 14 staff members runs remotely the day-to-day operations, programmes and services within 4 divisions: Access and Policy, Medical Education and Scientific Engagement, Patient Evidence and Member and Patient Community Programmes.

MPE’s vision is a world where every person affected by myeloma has access to the knowledge, diagnostics, treatment and care they need to have the best possible outcomes and quality of life.

Our mission is to drive advocacy by empowering the myeloma community through research, education and collaboration.

Read more about our strategic goals for 2025-2030 here: w ww.mpeurope.or g/about-mpe/our-goals/

About the Patient Evidence department

The MPE Patient Evidence department was established in 2020 to generate evidence to better understand and articulate patients’ perspectives, influence decision-makers and use evidence as a driving force for progress across our strategic goals.  The team is led by Dr Eilidh Duncan and our goal is to lead the development of robust patient evidence to improve experiences, outcomes and access for myeloma patients and their families. We achieve this by spearheading novel patient research initiatives that address gaps in the evidence and ensure the meaningful inclusion of patient perspectives in research design, conduct and interpretation. We use the evidence we generate internally to fuel progress across all MPE programmes and activities and externally by decision-makers including those in clinical, regulatory, industry, academic and policy settings.

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2026 and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at our recruitment email address.