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This is a hands-on role that moves between two registers: structured qualitative research with proper analytical underpinning, and fast-turnaround reactive policy work. You will need to be genuinely comfortable in both able to run a multi-month thematic publication and turn around a tight briefing or consultation response within 48-72 hours when a policy window opens.
The role will lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, including research workstreams tied to the Difference Schools Partnership's annual thematic priorities, and our Harmful and Abusive Behaviours (HaB) workstream convening a sector council to build a shared framework for how schools understand and respond to peer-on-peer harm. You will produce briefings, evidence submissions and publications, manage external research partners, and work with the CEO, Head of Policy and Communications team to launch research with real impact. The role reports to the Head of Policy and works closely with colleagues across Strategy, Research and Programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, running research workstreams tied to annual DSP thematic priorities and emerging strands on MAT inclusion and LA working
- Design and deliver qualitative research with schools, MATs and local authorities interviews, focus groups, school visits and thematic analysis translating findings into evidence and policy recommendations
- Lead the Harmful and Abusive Behaviours research workstream, convening a sector council, producing briefing material and managing the route from convening to publication
- Produce timely, citable evidence for policy influence including drafting briefings, consultation responses and evidence submissions on fast turnaround
- Project manage publication cycles from scoping through to launch, working with coalition and media partners to maximise reach and tracking policy traction post-launch
- Brief, manage and integrate the outputs of external research partners where commissioned (e.g. FFT Datalab, Pro Bono Economics)
- Capture and develop case studies from DSP schools and the wider Difference network
About The Difference
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Every day, the equivalent of 5,500 children are suspended from England's schools, doubling their likelihood of being NEET by 24. The Difference is a young education charity founded to change this story through whole school inclusion. We train school leaders, carry out our own research, and turn frontline insights into policy recommendations lobbying Ofsted and the Department for Education to improve funding and support for inclusion. Our vision is to see lost learning falling nationally by 2030.
About You
Essential
- Dual capability across reactive and structured research : comfortable producing tight briefings on a 48–72 hour turnaround and running multi-month qualitative publications
- Experience in education research, policy research or applied social research, with examples of published, commissioned or internally-influential work
- Strong qualitative research skills : interview and focus group design, thematic coding, framework development, synthesis across multiple sources
- Persuasive writing for mixed audiences : able to write clearly and concisely for policymakers, school leaders, the press and the sector, and comfortable ghost-writing for senior colleagues
- Project management discipline : able to run multiple workstreams in parallel, manage your own deadlines, and keep colleagues and external partners on track
- Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift as policy windows open and close : self-directed, flexible and able to make good judgement calls under pressure
- Shared values with The Difference and personal commitment to improving life outcomes for young people
Desired
- Strong working understanding of UK education policy, particularly around inclusion, exclusion, SEND, accountability and school improvement
- Confident data literacy and basic quantitative analysis : comfortable interrogating population-level datasets and translating findings into accessible policy language
- Understanding of why language matters when writing about behaviour, exclusion and vulnerability, and the ability to frame behaviour as a signal of unmet need consistently across all work
- Lived experience or insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people
- Experience of working in or with schools, multi-academy trusts or local authorities
- Existing relationships in education research, policy or sector organisations
Please see the attached Job Description for full role details and person specification.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector. As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and protected characteristics redacted.
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and capable individual to join our dynamic Policy and Public Affairs Team, supporting the development of credible, evidence‑based policy proposals and helping to influence UK governments and NHS organisations to adopt them.
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Monitoring the political and policy environment to keep track of things like Government / NHS initiatives and influencing opportunities.
· Collating and helping to analyse existing quantitative and qualitative research to produce briefings, help generate policy proposals and facilitate their implementation.
· Assisting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and Policy and Public Affairs Officer to devise and implement influencing plans directed towards politicians, the NHS or relevant stakeholders.
· Preparing and drafting responses to consultations and reports relevant to the work of CPOC and the College, ensuring responses are evidence-based and in line with on-going policy work and strategy.
· Assisting with designing and conducting new research, such as survey work or interviews, in support of policy and influencing work.
· Becoming the team’s main expert on policy work in one of the UK devolved nations – likely Northern Ireland – and represent the Policy and Public Affairs Team on RCoA’s board for that nation.
· Providing general administrative support to the Team, including producing agendas for meetings and keeping track of our contacts with stakeholders.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to deliver high‑quality work at pace, be well organised, eager to learn and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You should have a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, what makes impactful policy proposals and how research can be used to influence policymakers. Insight into the UK health policy landscape, including government and NHS priorities, is also important.
This role is well‑suited to someone starting their policy career, and while previous policy experience is beneficial, it is not essential as full support and development will be provided.
What We Want to Achieve
We want to see an NHS that delivers good outcomes for patients and makes the best use of available resources. Our role in this relates to the anaesthetic workforce, and we have two specific priorities:
1) Boosting the anaesthetic workforce. Most operations require an anaesthetist in order to take place, but each of the four UK nations faces a chronic shortage of anaesthetists. Unfortunately, at present, no UK government is funding enough anaesthetic training places. We are determined to see this changed.
2) Optimising the surgical pathway. Anaesthetists don’t just work in the operating theatres they are often involved with the care patients receive before and after their operations – known as ‘perioperative care’. Good perioperative care can prevent surgical cancellations, complications, and unnecessarily long hospital stays. To this end, we host the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC). CPOC advocates policies such as ‘prehabilitation’ to ensure that patients arrive in hospital on the day of their surgery in the healthiest state possible – so their operation can go ahead without problems, and they can recover quickly. We are doggedly pushing for such polices to be adopted.
The Package
This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
· 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
· 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
· Healthcare support through Benenden Health
· Up to 12% pension contribution
· Hybrid and flexible working
· Wellbeing hour once a week
· Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
· Training and development opportunities
· Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA equality, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.
How to Apply
If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter by Tuesday 30th June. In your cover please address clearly how your experience meets the essential criteria in the job description in no more than 750 words.
Please note that the closing date is subject to change, depending on the success of the recruitment process.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the award winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London - Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
28 hours per week – Circa £45K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.
The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.
You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.
If possible you should have a music background.
You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.
For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to membership team email address.
Closing date is Monday 20th July at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.


Location: Hybrid working. Our flexible working policy requires everyone to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (for this role we ask that you come to the office every week for the minimum of one day), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: £48,524 p.a.
Hours: Permanent, full-time, contract. At NEON, we work a 28 hour week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week. This can be done over 4 or 5 days.
Benefits: a 28-hour week, 7.5% employer matched pension, genuinely flexible working, 20 days holiday per year (25 days pro rated for a 4 day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas break, a progressive Parenting Policy, Sabbatical Policy, and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, 11.59pm
Interview dates: First round of interviews (online): Mon 3rd - Weds 5th August 2026, second round of interviews (in person): Thursday 13th August 2026
This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK
About NEON
NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements - because without strong social movements we lack the power we need to win. We deliver trainings, develop resources, facilitate collaboration and work in partnership with key movement allies, especially in the climate, housing and migration movements. Our focus is on strengthening the organising, communications and strategy skills of social movement organisations, as well as deepening movement alignment, as we believe these are key to building collective power. As part of our work, we are looking to change the starting point in social movements from “what do we agree on” to “what can we win together?”
Purpose of this role
This role is the main point of contact for staff for all people & operations support. It is crucial in providing the systems and support that NEON staff rely on to do their best work by:
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owning NEON people and operations policies and ensuring they are understood and applied consistently and equitably across the organisation;
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guiding staff through people processes;
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overseeing the smooth running of operations systems across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead the full lifecycle of NEON staff, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding, while overseeing and supporting the Ops Assistant to run these processes. Lead on reviewing and improving people processes and ensure anti-oppression is embedded within them.
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Manage HR systems and records, including contracts, payroll inputs, leave, training, appraisals, probations and policy implementation, ensuring processes are accurate, well maintained and completed on time by line managers.
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Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of NEON’s policies, processes, culture and employee relations. Advise staff and line managers on policies, accommodations, and support needs, conduct relevant HR meetings and escalate to the Director of Ops and People when appropriate.
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Manage monthly payroll, submitting updates to the outsourced provider, checking accuracy of pension and other deductions, implementing pay increases and paperwork, and addressing staff payroll queries or signposting them to financial guidance.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant to a high standard using the full spectrum of management tools and approaches e.g. mentoring, coaching, challenge and feedback using the feedback guidelines, more formal performance processes. Empowering them to thrive at NEON and perform their role excellently.
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Oversee day-to-day operational support functions delivered through the Ops Assistant, including IT and systems, GDPR processes, office and facilities coordination, health and safety, staff event logistics and board logistics, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, following NEON’s values.
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Support the Director of Ops and People in developing and updating people policies, procedures, and practices, staying across emerging trends, and embedding a caring, anti-oppressive culture through organisational development projects such as internal comms, team guides, manuals, and frameworks.
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Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.
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Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.
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Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.
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Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans
Who you are:
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HR & people ops experience: You’ve worked in HR or people operations before and are confident managing the full employee lifecycle — recruitment, contracts, onboarding, performance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding. You can hold these processes end-to-end and keep them accurate, consistent and compliant, whilst ensuring they align with the values and ways of working.
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Operational systems & improvements: You’ve held responsibility for systems like HR platforms, shared drives, IT tools or project management software. You’re confident in improving how things work and embedding changes so they actually stick and work for people.
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Strong organisation & reliability: You’re highly organised, detail-focused and someone who gets things done. You can manage multiple recurring processes (like payroll cycles, HR records and compliance tasks) and keep everything on track without things slipping.
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Line management experience: You’re a skilled and confident line manager, and able to support with feedback, development and performance. You know how to balance care with clarity and accountability.
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First point of contact for HR & ops support: You’re comfortable being a go-to person for staff questions on HR, people and operations. Supporting staff and managers with clear, practical guidance and handling sensitive issues with care, confidence and professionalism.
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Working knowledge of compliance areas: Good understanding of core compliance areas such as UK employment practice, data protection and health and safety. You know how to apply these in a proportionate, practical way that fits a small organisation.
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Self-directed and collaborative: You’re able to manage your own workload and priorities, whilst working naturally across teams, actively building relationships, sharing responsibility, and making sure work is joined up rather than siloed. You’re comfortable holding your own while staying deeply connected to the wider organisation and what others need from you.
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Proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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An affinity with NEON’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, generosity and respect.
We know that people from certain backgrounds and identities are often excluded in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.
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We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
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We know the work goes way beyond "diversity", it's about making the space inclusive too. So we are continuously working on that at NEON. So far this includes tangible things like a flexible work policy so people have genuine flexibility around where and when they work and a 28 hour week as standard; a gender-neutral parenting/leave policy, an anti-oppression strategy which is held at senior level given how important it is to the organisation. It also includes the day-to-day work of creating psychological safety for everyone at NEON and celebrating the wisdom of black, indigenous, queer, Disabled and other cultures in the way we work and behave
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! Also important to us is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don’t have 100% of the skills listed we want to hear from you.
We build capacity & infrastructure to accelerate the transition to a new economy.



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!
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This role is responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high quality, person centred support service to residents with a background of rough sleeping and range of medium to high needs. These includes entrenched drug and/or alcohol issues, mental health diagnosis and a range of offending backgrounds.
They will be the principal providers of support to residents in the Harbour Project team and will also work alongside Assistant Support Workers, to promote resident engagement through the development of positive relationships with our residents and contributing towards the promotion of a fulfilling, safe and inclusive environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
To be responsible to the Team Manager for the day-to-day delivery of the Harbour Project Team.
Use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to interview, assess and create support plans and risk assessments that address the needs of residents.
Take a positive, trauma-informed approach to working with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
Conduct regular reviews of support plans and risk assessments as required.
Take a pro-active approach in multi-disciplinary support required for residents.
Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment approach and strive to meet targets and deliver results.
Ensure a high standard of customer service is upheld
To attend team meetings and take part in service policy and planning.
To participate in team meetings, team review days and other meetings as agreed with the Team Manager.
To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislations and other matters relevant to successful support and move on of residents.
To respond and process all referrals made to the Complex Needs service and ensure those accessing the service meet the service eligibility criteria.
To ensure all case work is properly recorded and all service offers and outcomes are entered clearly onto the case management system.
To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report
To deal with the immediate support needs of the residents as appropriate.
To assess resident safety and develop risk management strategies with the resident and other involved services.
To ensure all service delivery policies and decisions made by the Team Manager or team are observed and followed through.
To keep accurate records and statistics on referrals, service outputs and outcomes etc.
To maintain a high standard of record keeping in the office and keep all financial and administrative systems including resident files in the office in an accurate and up-to-date manner in line with policy.
To ensure that all written work both for internal and external use is of a high standard.
To ensure the results of all assessments and all service offers are entered clearly and in a timely fashion onto the case management system.
To liaise and negotiate effectively on a day to day basis with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
To build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with policies and procedures.
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with work role for health and safety in the workplace.
To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.
Experience
A demonstrable level of experience and understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug /or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour, offending, substance misuse and complex needs
Experience of working with clients in a trauma-informed way with proven effectiveness
Demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Ability to develop good working relationships and rapport with residents and stakeholders.
Using motivational interview techniques to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessments and support planning in a SMART manner
Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
Demonstrable experience within local authority, voluntary, independent, charity or social housing sector
Successful track record of work with colleagues in order to achieve common goals
Working across agencies and / or partnership arrangements
Awareness of issues facing single people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping.
Skills & knowledge
IT skills and particularly Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge, understanding or experience of working in a casework management system.
Knowledge in identifying and dealing with substance misuse issues
Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups
Understanding of health and safety in a supported housing setting
Abilities
Willingness and ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and waking night shifts on a rota basis)
Ability to motivate those with complex needs to engage with meaningful activities
Evidence of effective de-escalation techniques.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research and information on best practice
Ability to work co-operatively to achieve goals
Ability to set up and work according to schedules
Personal qualities
Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility and to juggle a variety of tasks
Ability to act on own initiative and effectively under own direction, as well as productively within a team
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Awareness of own training and support needs
Desirable criteria
Experience of using In-Form as a case management system.
Qualifications relevant to supporting vulnerable adults
Full current driving licence
Successful track record in developing services in response to changing needs and demands
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
Salary £16,200 - £18,000 (£27,000 - £30,000 FTE) depending on experience
Part Time: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 29 June and interviews will be held week commencing 6 July in Peterborough.
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and responsible research coordinator to join our dynamic Data Science and NURTuRE team.
This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the NURTuRE biobank, helping to facilitate access to data and samples for kidney researchers and supporting the expansion of the biobank into new kidney diseases. The role will also contribute to strategic initiatives within our growing Data Science programme.
We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication and coordination skills who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, industry partners and funding applicants. The successful candidate will support meetings, committees and strategic research initiatives, while helping to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the programme.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing administrative support to the Data Science and NURTuRE team
• Coordinating internal and external meetings and committee activity
• Supporting the delivery of strategic research programmes and events
• Preparing reports, meeting papers and documentation to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate records and databases
• Supporting engagement with external stakeholders and collaborators
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and managing multiple priorities
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach
• An interest in medical research, healthcare or data science
• Understanding of medical or scientific terminology would be advantageous.
At Kidney Research UK, our values of ambition, bravery, passion and urgency underpin everything we do. We welcome talented people who want to make change happen and contribute to improving outcomes for people affected by kidney disease.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following: Research Coordinator, Research Administrator, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Data Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Scientific Administrator, Research Project Officer, Clinical Trials Coordinator, Data Science Coordinator, Healthcare Administrator, Biobank Coordinator, Research Support Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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£35,560 + Benefits
12 months’ fixed term maternity cover
London, UK (Hybrid – 50% office attendance)
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO’s time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking.
As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO’s meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences’ President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism.
About the role
Executive, diary & inbox management:
- Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
- Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO’s office.
Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking:
- Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs.
- Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported.
- Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery.
- Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion.
Meetings, travel & expenses:
- Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs.
- Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering.
- Prepare, submit, and track the CEO’s expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required.
Governance & corporate support:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy’s Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required.
- Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise.
- Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings.
Corporate events & internal coordination:
- Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows’ Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events.
- Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO.
- Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement.
Systems & information management:
- Maintain and update records within the Academy’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required.
- Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate.
Requirements
Skills, experience & abilities:
- Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
- Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination.
- Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management.
Personal attributes:
- Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong commitment to the Academy’s mission, values, and public benefit.
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
- Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%)
- Life assurance at three times your salary
- Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance.
- 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
- Buying and selling leave
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period)
- Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- Support through tailored learning and development
- A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
Partnership Development Assistant*
The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia.
The successful candidate will support the Partnership Development Officers with partnership delivery with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop, Cadbury, and Slimming World while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations. This role will also support our new business team with their approaches to prospective companies.
The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.
*This role will be known internally as Partnership Development Executive
Key Responsibilities:
Team administrative support
· Provide accurate and timely administrative support for all members of the team.
· Manage invites and room bookings for Corporate Team meetings.
· Manage travel bookings for the team when required using our designated travel booking system.
· Ensure accurate recording keeping through the use of our CRM system (Salesforce).
· Be the main internal point of contact for the Corporate Team for operational enquiries.
· Respond to incoming team enquires promptly and professionally.
· Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.
· Fundraising stock management and distribution.
· Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, raising purchase orders, booking equipment and ordering merchandise.
· Update the team intranet and website pages.
· Update internal group email distribution lists as required.
Support the New Business Team in securing new partnerships
· Data management: adding new companies and prospects to ensure accurate records of approaches made by the team.
· Monitor supporter information on the database to generate new leads for the team.
· Generating reports for the New Business team and maintaining accurate records.
· Provide ad hoc support in the lead-up to high-value pitches and applications e.g. prepare materials, book couriers etc.
Supporting our existing partnerships
· Provide a first-class stewardship journey for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity. Including making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise – preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages.
· Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure a consistent stewardship journey across all audiences.
· Manage online giving pages and our CRM system to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised.
· Monitor the CRM system to make sure that all information about our corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.
· Filter enquiries from our corporate supporters whilst other members of the Partnership Development Team are on annual leave to ensure a timely and helpful response.
· Help support event delivery by sourcing volunteers, merchandise, and gifts in kind for events.
· Keep the Partnership Development Officers and Team Managers up to date on feedback from supporters.
· Communicate key fundraising products and communications designed for our Corporate supporters with the Relationship Fundraising Team.
· Develop new fundraising idea packs to engage our Corporate supporters and seek appropriate sign off.
Working with others
· Work closely with the team managers to deliver high quality tools and assets, and create processes, which enhance our supporter experience.
· Work with our Merchandising Team for the development and production of event materials as required.
· Act as the team Data SME and GDPR Champion.
· Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events.
· Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team’s needs are met.
· Work closely with our Supporter Engagement Team, Supporter Operations Team, Data & Analytics Team and High Value & Experience Development Team to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly and is adopting improved practices where possible.
· Work closely with the team’s other Partnership Development Executive to support each other and cover their duties when they are on annual leave or absent.
· Provide guidance and training to new starters if required.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Experience using databases.
· Experience working in a customer/client facing position.
· Working knowledge of using internal platforms and processes, such as booking platforms and finance software.
· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
· Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Friendly and professional demeanour.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts.
· Able to work as part of a wider team as well as being proactive and can work independently.
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 £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st June 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.
Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or New Entrant Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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.
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Interview Date: 7 July 2026
Location: Multi-site working across Selly Park and Erdington sites with primary base at Selly Park
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Corporate Band H £19,881 - £21,834 per annum (£24,852- £27,293 full time equivalent)
DBS Requirement: Basic
Join Birmingham Hospice as our Clinical Education Administrative Assistant and support learning that makes a real difference to patient care.
About the role
You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Clinical Education Administration Lead and the wider Education and Research teams. The role includes coordinating training activity, supporting research administration, helping to promote learning opportunities, and ensuring courses and programmes run smoothly. You will also work with external partners and play an important part in delivering education that supports high-quality palliative and end of life care.
What we are looking for
You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Clinical Education Administration Lead and the wider Education and Research teams. The role includes coordinating training activity, supporting research administration, helping to promote learning opportunities, and ensuring courses and programmes run smoothly. You will also work with external partners and play an important part in delivering education that supports high-quality palliative and end of life care.
You will hold a full UK driving licence as this role requires some travel to external venues to help support the Team.
What We Offer
· Make a real difference through work with purpose
· Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation
· Flexible and inclusive ways of working
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Wellbeing programmes, Reward Gateway retail discounts & financial tools
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.
We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP are partnering with a charity focused on improving outcomes during pregnancy and birth to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive and provide secretariat support to the senior leadership team and Trustees.
This organisation is driven by a clear mission, finding ways to stop miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth by translating groundbreaking research into breakthroughs which help more families bring their baby’s home. It is committed to tackling inequities in pregnancy outcomes and building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities it serves. Supported by a strong emphasis on research, collaboration and lived experience.
Why apply?
- Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) genuinely flexible culture
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• The organisation actively encourages a strong work/life balance
• Generous annual leave option to buy more
• Enhanced parental & compassionate leave
• Wellbeing support EAP
• Strong focus on inclusion, development and employee experience
The role
This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You’ll act as a trusted partner, supporting strategic priorities and enabling effective decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in board and governance processes, helping to ensure senior leadership and trustees are fully supported to deliver organisational priorities.
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000
Location: London (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week – This charity are open to flexible working arrangements and would welcome discussions around alternative patterns, including compressed hours, a non-working day on a fortnightly basis, or other flexible options, depending on business and role holder needs.
Contract: Permanent
As Executive Assistant, you’ll:
• Manage a complex CEO diary
• Prepare high-quality briefings and papers
• Liaise with senior stakeholders
• Support board and governance processes
• Draft correspondence on behalf of senior leaders
• Help deliver organisation-wide engagement activities, including coordinating internal events, supporting communications and contributing to an inclusive and engaging workplace culture
About you
- Experienced supporting senior leaders or executives
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident handling sensitive information
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Values working in an inclusive environment and respects different perspectives
EDI commitment
This organisation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Process
- 1st stage: Virtual interview (w/c 29th June)
• Final stage: In-person interviews at their London offices on 9th and 10th July.
Apply now
Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter by the deadline of 28th June.
We would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail and share the full job pack.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Clinical Guidelines Assistant
£32,477 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based (hybrid working)
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Clinical Guidelines Assistant to support the delivery of our Clinical Guidelines Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that helps improve the quality of paediatric healthcare by supporting the development, appraisal and consultation of clinical guidelines and evidence reviews.
Reporting to the Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines), you will provide essential administrative, coordination and research support across a range of clinical guideline and evidence review projects. You will work closely with clinical leads, working groups, committees and external stakeholders, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and to a high standard.
This role would suit someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and an interest in healthcare, research and evidence-based practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support across the Clinical Guidelines and Evidence Reviews workstreams
- Coordinating meetings, committees and working groups, including preparing agendas, papers and taking accurate minutes
- Supporting clinical guideline and evidence review projects through research and information gathering activities
- Coordinating consultations and stakeholder engagement to support RCPCH involvement in national guideline development
- Assisting with the organisation of research activities, presentations and training events
- Maintaining accurate records, databases and audit trails using Microsoft Excel and bibliography software
- Supporting the drafting, formatting and preparation of guideline and evidence review documentation
- Assisting with website updates, social media activity and communications plans to promote the work of the programme
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with committee members, clinical leads and external stakeholders
- Developing knowledge of guideline development and systematic review methodologies through ongoing learning and training
Essential skills and experience include:
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of undertaking a research project within an academic or professional setting
- Strong proofreading, report-writing and minute-taking skills
- Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
Desirable:
- Experience of website maintenance and social media platforms
- Understanding of governance processes and document control systems
- Knowledge of NHS structures and an interest in child health
- Experience supporting committees, boards or working groups
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff. Through our clinical quality and improvement work, we support healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standards of care for infants, children and young people.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – shape how we work together. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
The College operates a flexible hybrid working policy, with colleagues spending 40% of their working time in the office over a four-week cycle and the remainder working from home.
Closing date: 24 June 2026.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. Almost one million people are living with dementia today. This is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a life that matters.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we are working to change this. We are committed to ending the devastation caused by dementia. Could innovation be part of the answer?
Innovation turns ideas into real change. It takes research out of reports and into everyday life. Through our Innovation Programme, we work with entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and people affected by dementia. Together, we develop and scale new ideas. So far, we have supported over 60 innovations, reaching more than 1.5 million people and helping partners secure over £13.5 million in follow-on funding.
What could you help make possible?
As Innovation Assistant, you will help make this work happen. You will report to a Senior Innovator and join a small, supportive Innovation team within Research and Innovation. Your role is to keep things running smoothly day to day. You will support events, relationships, and ensure the detail behind our work is clear, accurate, and organised.
Dementia devastates lives. Could your work help change that?
What you’ll do
You will help hold the moving parts together so the team can focus on impact. What does that look like in practice?
You will:
- Help our innovation community stay connected across programmes, events, workshops, and showcases
- Support planning and delivery of events such as workshops, conferences, and meetings. What needs to be ready on the day?
- Provide day-to-day admin support, including inbox management, meeting scheduling, agendas, action tracking, and keeping records in order
- Keep stakeholder information accurate and up to date so others can rely on it
- Help prepare presentations, reports, and materials that make ideas easy to understand
- Support financial processes, including invoices, budget tracking, and clear record keeping
About you
We are looking for someone organised, curious, and comfortable working across different tasks and teams. You do not need to have done everything before. Can you learn quickly and adapt when priorities change?
We welcome applications from people who may not meet every requirement but are keen to grow into the role.
You might enjoy this role if you:
- Can work across teams to support complex projects, helping bring structure to competing priorities
- Are comfortable with data and digital systems, or willing to learn. How confident are you with IT tools?
- Have supported events in some way, such as planning, coordination, logistics, budgeting, or engagement
- Are a collaborative team player who supports others and shares workloads when things get busy
- Can work at pace in a complex environment, staying calm and organised when priorities shift
Alongside this, you bring strong organisation, attention to detail, clear communication, and a genuine interest in improving how things are done.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Friday 17th July via MS Teams.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
Rosa is looking for a thoughtful and ambitious fundraiser to join us at an exciting point in our growth. This is a new role with the chance to build experience across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events and prospect development, while working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and grant making.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their fundraising career within a values-led organisation with national reach. You will play a central role in strengthening donor relationships and increasing income to support Rosa’s impact across society.
If you are organised, proactive and motivated by the chance to help resource change for women and girls, we would love to hear from you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Officer will help support Rosa’s major donor and corporate fundraising at an exciting point in our growth.
Working across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, events and prospect development, you will play a key role in helping us build strong supporter relationships and grow income to power Rosa’s mission. This is a varied and developmental role, offering the chance to work across every stage of the donor journey while building specialist fundraising skills in a high-ambition, values-led team.
It is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step up from a fundraising assistant/ coordinator or similar role and take on broader responsibility in a national organisation with a clear purpose. The work you do will help generate funding for Rosa’s grant making, capacity building and influencing work — giving you a direct connection between fundraising and impact.
Key responsibilities
- Excellent stewardship of major donor and corporate relationships, including keeping donors up to date with Rosa’s work through events and meetings, written reports and newsletters
- Manage a portfolio of individual donors, major donors and corporates
- Coordinate and deliver successful in person donor engagement events, currently twice a year with one large event in March and a smaller event in November
- Build a strong prospect pipeline of corporate donors by undertaking prospect research and contributing to new business pitches
- Undertake prospect research and compelling donor briefings for new major donors and new giving circle members (Thrive Network)
- Maintain high quality CRM records to record each stage of donors’ journeys and supporting the transition to a new CRM (Beacon)
- Able to work in a manner consistent with Rosa’s values and principles
- Carry out all aspects of this job description in accordance with policies set out in Rosa’s handbook, paying particular attention to safeguarding, data protection and equality and diversity.
You may also be asked to carry out other tasks that are in line with the responsibilities of the Fundraising Officer.
Experience, knowledge & skills (all essential)
- Two years’ relevant experience in a fundraising role (working in a role involving prospect research and donor stewardship of High Net Worth Individuals or major donors and/ or corporates)
- Experience of event management, meetings and developing research briefings
- Strong written communication and drafting skills
- Confidence in building relationships with external stakeholders
- Attention to detail in recording and tracking interactions with donors and prospects
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of excellent supporter care
- Experience of using Microsoft Office and a CRM database
Personal attributes
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (essential)
- Energy, passion and enthusiasm for Rosa’s values and goals and for the organisations we support (essential)
- Knowledge of the UK Women and Girls sector and issues facing women and girls (preferred)
How to apply
To apply please visit our website for the full Job Pack and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.
Rosa’s mission is to contribute to empowering women and girls by drawing in and distributing funding and resources to the women and girls sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
A defining focus of the role is our art and heritage collections, reflecting over 200 years of legal history. Working closely with our Project Archivist, you will support the review and documentation of these collections, to help build a more accessible and well managed record for the future, and promoting pride in the profession.
Alongside this, the successful candidate will handle a range of research requests including on case law, legislation, precedents and commentary, providing excellent research services that support our members' legal practice and professional excellence.
The Law Society is the membership body for the legal profession and our members are at the heart of what we do.
What we're looking for
You will have strong analytical and evaluative skills to assess heritage and archives material, catalogue accurately, and support informed decisions about the collections.
Organised and proactive, the successful candidate will be able to prioritise effectively.
You will have current experience of legal information enquiry work and legal research using hardcopy and online databases.
With excellent communication skills and customer service experience, you will confidently work with our members and colleagues to deliver our fantastic professional enquiry service to the large membership of solicitors across England and Wales.
What's in it for you
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. The successful candidate will join a progressive membership organisation with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise. We're committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.
We offer a generous , a friendly working environment and excellent professional development opportunities. We support a hybrid way of working and would expect you to be present in four days each week.
A right to work in the UK is required for this role. Please note: if you are an internal applicant, our pay policy will apply.
For an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact .
We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy early if the right candidate is identified.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Grade: 6
Salary: £16,221 (£27,036 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (days TBC)
Position type: Part-time, Permanent
Responsible to: Book Club Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (hybrid, mix of office and home)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role is focused on supporting the growth of the ShelterBox Book Club. You'll help create engaging content and foster a community of passionate Book Club members. With a love of books and excellent customer service you'll create meaningful connections with members and steward them to becoming life-long Book Club members and ShelterBox supporters.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and ambitious team and play a key role in helping to make ShelterBox Book Club a household name. The role will seek to build awareness of ShelterBox Book Club, increase social engagement and build communities across our social channels.
This is an exciting role, full of variety and the chance to work on one of the charity sectors most innovative and unique products.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an enthusiastic book lover who cares about connecting with people and making a real difference in the world. They should be able to manage a busy and varied workload and work with a wide variety of people.
This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to develop their experience in the cross-section of fundraising and publishing. They will play a vital supportive role in delivering the ShelterBox Book Club to a growing audience of over 3,000 members.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Read the book during each six week cycle and support the Book Club Manager to host and run the social media debates, video discussion and author Q&A's.
- Respond to member enquiries and comments on social media and through our shared mailbox.
- Lead on the research and compiling of book shortlists for each voting cycle.
- Proof Book Club communications across digital and print.
- Support the Book Club Manager with the supporter journey review.
- Work alongside the Book Club Manager and the Insight Team to create, deliver and evaluate the annual Book Club supporter survey.
- Research new book publishers to work with. Work with the Procurement team to keep details on all publishers up to date.
- Lead on the day to day running of the online Book Club community, by creating, scheduling and publishing engaging content (images, videos, carousels, gifs, copy etc.) across relevant channels to increase engagement and nurture advocacy.
- Ensuring a consistent tone of voice is delivered throughout all communications.
- Keep track of Book Club data and KPI's including discussion week feedback, author engagement, book topics and others.
- Support the Book Club Manager in the continual development of member journeys for both direct-debit members and gifted memberships across social media, email and face-to-face.
- Support the book club volunteers to assist with member communication, discussion week activities, stock management and in-person events.
- Work closely with Supporter Engagement team to implement member feedback.
- Represent Book Club at in-person events to grow the membership base.
- Support with supplier relationships including publishers, printers, designers and authors.
- Work closely with key internal teams to promote Book Club through a range of channels including digital, PR, celebrity endorsements, volunteer networks and corporate partnerships.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

