Jobs for the Research sector

Help us change lives through world-class medical research

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Impact Officer to help monitor and evaluate our research to ensure our funded projects make a real-world difference.

About the role

• Reporting to our Senior Research Impact Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
• Provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
• Be the first point of contact for reporting enquiries from funded researchers
• Collate qualitative and quantitative data to support impact reporting
• Support the ongoing development of progress reporting forms
• Develop and maintain working relationships with grant-holders
• Organise and attend meetings with researchers in support of impact evaluation activities
• Liaise with the Communications Team to publicise research outputs
• Respond to requests for information about research impact from across the organisation
• Assist in the delivery of scientific seminars and award events
• Represent the charity at external events.

About you

You will use your excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills to help us manage our diverse research portfolio.  You are motivated and enthusiastic and you will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy.  You can see full details in the attached job description, but we will be looking particularly closely for evidence of the following criteria in your written application:

• Experience of working or volunteering in a science-related environment
• Experience of collating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel plus generally high level of IT skills
• An interest in scientific affairs or medical research
• Ability to understand complex scientific information presented in reports and explain it in a simple way
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary, benefits and working arrangements

We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours).  We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

We offer

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Wellbeing support and flexible working culture

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.  We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for.  To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.

If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Operations Programme Coordinator provides operational, administrative, and project support across Picker’s portfolio.

The role is currently deployed primarily within the Learning & Development (L&D) team, supporting the effective design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Picker’s L&D programmes and products. The L&D programme offers a range of accredited online and in person training, alongside webinars, practical toolkits, and a global community of practice, to support person centred improvements across health and social care. The postholder may be redeployed, in whole or in part, to support other areas of the Picker offer as organisational priorities require. 

Prospectus are pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Executive.

The charity are a membership organisation with over 13,000 members forming a powerful national and local network that provides information and support. They have over 1,300 active volunteers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and around 300 paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.

The organisation are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply ASAP and we will be in touch!

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £43,000 to £45,000 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

As the Senior Philanthropy Executive, you will create, deliver and record exemplary philanthropic journeys. You will contribute to the sustainability and growth of the Philanthropy Team’s pipeline by securing transformative income, including six figure donations and multi-year commitments.

The organisation are looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser with a track record of working with high-net-worth individuals and securing six-figure major gifts. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, an engaging networker and a strategic negotiator.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We fund research, campaign for improved care, and provide vital support and information to people living with the condition and those who care about them.

We are looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Grants Manager to help grow our income from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other grant-making organisations. This is an important role in our Fundraising team, helping to secure the funding we need to expand support services, accelerate research, influence policy and improve care.

You will manage a portfolio of prospects and funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, build strong relationships, and work closely with colleagues across APF to gather evidence, budgets, impact data and lived experience stories.

We are looking for someone with experience of developing successful funding applications, excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will be proactive, collaborative and motivated by improving the lives of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter via Charity Job, maximum two pages, by 8th July 2026.

The Finance Officer will work with the finance team to manage weekly book-keeping, keeping financial records, preparing quarterly reports, and helping with budgeting and forecasting processes, as a member of Ethical Consumer, the UK’s longest running alternative consumer organisation.

Ethical Consumer welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a multi-stakeholder co-operative with Investor-Members, and the Finance Officer will also play a key role in managing our investors.

Ethical Consumer was founded in Manchester in 1988 as a not-for-profit co-operative to provide ‘information on the companies behind the brand names’ and to promote the ethical use of consumer power. All members share the responsibilities of running the co-operative

Introduction

We are partnering with a respected, mission-driven organisation working across research and public engagement. They are seeking an Operations Administrator to support the smooth running of a collaborative and fast-paced team.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys a varied, hands-on role. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with three days at their central London office alongside the team.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will deliver administrative and operational support across governance, finance, HR, grants, and information management.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership and project teams while liaising with central HR, Finance, and IT functions to ensure efficient and compliant processes.

Key Duties

Operations & Administration

• Act as a key contact for administrative matters, supporting senior leadership
• Process invoices, expenses, and honorarium payments
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration
• Assist with contracts and grant reporting cycles
• Identify and improve administrative processes

Information Management

• Maintain databases in line with GDPR
• Manage trackers to support delivery and reporting
• Conduct data checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with IT to resolve issues

Scheduling & Events

• Provide diary management for senior stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, including governance boards
• Organise logistics for meetings and events
• Take meeting minutes and ensure documentation

Team & Culture

• Support an inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Assist with team events and engagement activities
• Contribute to EDI initiatives

About You

The successful candidate will bring experience from a previous administrative or operations role, ideally within a not-for-profit or similarly purpose-driven environment.

• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working at pace
• Confident processing financial transactions
• Excellent communication and IT skills and using systems and databases
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

As Administrator for our Local School Nature Grants programme, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the project, working closely with the Project Manager and wider team. This role can be based from either our Eastleigh or Stirling office, with home working available. You will be the first point of contact for schools, suppliers and stakeholders, helping to ensure an excellent experience for grant recipients while maintaining accurate records and supporting project delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to phone and email enquiries relating to the project
• Assisting with the management of LSNG mailboxes
• Supporting enquiries from network members and suppliers
• Ordering and managing stock of catalogue items
• Assisting with the processing of purchase orders and invoices
• Booking travel and accommodation for delivery team members
• Assisting with the packaging and posting of grant orders
• Managing correspondence with participating schools
• Maintaining and updating project records
• Assisting with application scoring and providing administrative support to trainers as required

You will need:

• Previous experience providing administrative support, ideally in an office environment
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience planning and managing your own workload
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and the ability to obtain a clear DBS or PVG check

We are a flexible, family-friendly and supportive organisation, offering flexible working, term-time working arrangements, strong staff benefits and a welcoming team culture. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage applications from those who may not meet every criterion but feel this role is right for them.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day contact with healthcare professionals and NHS Trusts so that breast cancer patients get the right support at the right time. Here for You provides people diagnosed with breast cancer personalised and timely access to all of Breast Cancer Now’s trusted information and specialist support via a single healthcare professional referral.

You’ll build and enhance the relationships we have with NHS Trusts and healthcare professionals so that the referral route to Breast Cancer Now is integrated into their processes and procedures. You’ll also work with colleagues across the support and influencing directorate, as well as contributing to our monthly reporting.

About you

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and presentation skills, who is comfortable with multi-tasking and being proactive. You’ll be highly organised, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

You’ll be experienced in building positive relationships with colleagues and external partners alike.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role can be primarily based in our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is:

£28,000 to £29,000 per annum if Sheffield based

£30,00 to £31,000 per annum if London based

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

Closing date: Friday 3 July 2026, 09.00am

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Interview date: Tuesday 21 July 2026

About us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer—at The Royal Marsden and far beyond. 

We fund world-leading research, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking treatment that helps transform care for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. By supporting one of the world’s leading cancer centres, we play a vital role in developing new treatments and improving outcomes for patients everywhere. 

Following a period of significant growth, we are now entering an exciting new phase—expanding our impact, strengthening supporter relationships, and investing in the future of cancer care. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious Legacy team at a pivotal point in its growth. 

As a Legacy Executive, you’ll play a key role in helping to secure vital future income by delivering exceptional supporter experiences and supporting the development of our legacy marketing programme. You’ll work closely with colleagues across fundraising to inspire supporters to leave a lasting gift that helps drive life-saving advances for generations to come. 

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising or marketing, particularly within legacies, while making a meaningful difference. 

What you’ll do 

• Manage responses to legacy enquiries, ensuring supporters get the information they need to consider including a gift in their Will.

• Work with Free Will service providers to ensure an excellent supporter experience 

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns 

• Collaborate with teams across the charity to raise awareness of legacies and support integrated campaigns 

• Help deliver engaging supporter events and recognition activities 

• Assist with legacy administration when required 

• Work with Free Will service providers to ensure an excellent supporter experience 

• Collaborate with teams across the charity to raise awareness of legacies and support integrated campaigns 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and motivated by making a difference. 

You’ll bring: 

• Experience coordinating projects or campaigns from start to finish 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Confidence engaging with a wide range of audiences 

• Sensitivity and empathy, particularly when communicating with bereaved supporters 

• A genuine interest in fundraising, marketing, or the charity sector 

Why join us? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing, supportive team within a charity that is making a real difference to people’s lives. 

We offer: 

• The chance to contribute to pioneering cancer research and care 

• A collaborative, ambitious and values-driven culture 

• Strong opportunities for learning, development and career progression 

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 

Benefits 

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Generous pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution) 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens 

Inclusion matters 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Apply now 

If you’re looking for a role where you can build your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Do you want to be part of making a difference to, and supporting, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Hampshire? 

Action Hampshire works with communities across Hampshire and beyond on innovative, impactful, asset-based projects. We support communities to have their voices heard and to take action together. We support and partner with a range of voluntary community and social enterprise organisations to help make great things happen. We celebrate diversity and challenge inequalities.

We are seeking a values-led finance and operations professional to lead on our finance and operations systems at Action Hampshire. In this senior leadership role, you will guide the finance team, support strategic objectives, and influence decision-making processes at our organisation. Your expertise in charity finance operations will be crucial to informing the Senior Leadership team and guiding the finance team to ensure our compliance and adherence to financial planning, budgeting and reporting.

Who You Are: 

• Proven experience in charity finance and operations management

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills 

• Excellent understanding of financial compliance and operational best practices for VCSE organisations 

• Ability to convey complex information effectively to internal and external stakeholders 

• A commitment to fostering a positive team culture and supporting the professional growth of others 

• Be committed to Action Hampshire’s values and have an understanding of and an empathy with the culture and values of the VCSE sector.

Location: London / Hybrid

Contract: 9 months maternity cover

Salary: 43k per annum pro rata

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 8th July 2026

The Opportunity

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading responsible investment charity focused on building a financial system that better serves people and planet.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join on a temporary cover basis and provide high-quality support to the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team. The role sits within the Governance Team and will play an important part in supporting senior leadership meetings, decision-making processes and effective information flow across the organisation.

The postholder will be responsible for strategic diary management, light-touch inbox support, meeting coordination, agenda and paper preparation, minutes, action tracking and administrative support. There is also an interesting focus on making effective use of AI tools to improve executive support, meeting administration and follow-up processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will provide direct support to the Chief Executive, including diary management, inbox coordination, action tracking and administrative support. The postholder will help ensure timely and accurate information flows and support the Chief Executive in managing strategic relationships and external communications.

The role will also provide diary and inbox support to other members of the Leadership Team as required. Working closely with senior colleagues, the Executive Assistant will support Leadership Team and Extended Leadership Team meeting cycles, including scheduling, forward planning, agenda development, coordination of papers, logistics, minutes and follow-up actions.

The successful candidate will manage hybrid meetings across different platforms to a high standard and make appropriate use of AI tools to support meeting notes, action accountability and administrative efficiency. The postholder will also support strong communication flows across the organisation and project manage logistics and communications for staff and directorate events.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator with experience supporting senior leaders in a busy organisation.

You will have excellent organisation and planning skills, strong written English, good judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. You will be confident managing competing priorities, working autonomously and switching between strategic and operational tasks.

You will bring strong stakeholder management skills, attention to detail and the confidence to respectfully challenge or steer senior leaders where needed. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages and hybrid meeting technology, are essential.

An interest in using AI tools to improve executive support would be highly advantageous. Experience of charity governance, meeting cycles, staff events, briefings, research or social media would also be desirable.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full candidate pack.

Candidates will be asked to submit an up-to-date CV and complete a short application form, including responses to three shortlisting questions. Early applications are encouraged, as candidates may be reviewed on a rolling 

Start date: as soon as possible and no later than August.

Do you want to direct more of the assets of society towards a social purpose? Are you interested in helping organisations use innovative financing? Would you like to help funders and philanthropists look beyond traditional grant-making in achieving their social objectives?

Join our team, to support our communications and convening activities including delivering the Beacon Forum, the largest, most influential impact economy event in the UK. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team with wide specialisms and expertise, who combine innovative consultancy with research and thought leadership.

Our organisation

New Philanthropy Capital is a think tank and consultancy working with individuals and organisations to maximise their impact. 

Established in 2003 by far-sighted philanthropists, we have spent over 20 years at the heart of the impact economy, helping funders, practitioners and policymakers identify promising initiatives, measure and evaluate impact, design effective philanthropic structures, and direct hundreds of millions of pounds towards lasting social and environmental outcomes. 

This role

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys clear communication, building relationships and making things happen. You will support NPC’s communications and business development marketing activity, with a particular focus on the Beacon Forum, helping to engage partners and sponsors, promote events and content, and keep projects organised and moving forward. 

The attributes we are looking for include:

•  Strong communication and relationship skills 
• Organised, proactive and detail-focused 
• Good digital, marketing and stakeholder engagement skills 

You may not have everything listed in the job description, but if you’re excited about this role and believe you could make a difference, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting and developing you through informal and formal learning and training 

See the full job description, working pattern, our commitment to being an equal opportunities employer, and how to apply on our website

Senior Policy Advisor - Regions – Job Description 

Resolve Poverty is recruiting to a new Senior Policy Advisor – Regions role that will oversee the delivery of Resolve Poverty’s policy and systems change activities in several English regions and in Wales. You will also support the Chief Executive and Head of Policy and Research with our strategic approach to regional work, ensuring Resolve Poverty is positioned to influence and shape regional approaches to poverty across England and in the devolved nations.

You will join a high performing team that is increasingly shaping responses to poverty at a local and regional level and informing national policy. Building on our work exploring the role of regional government in tackling poverty and in building active regional anti-poverty networks, you will be excited about contributing to strategic development and managing and delivering policy and systems changes activities.

With a background in policy and systems change work, you will also bring strong organisational and planning skills with an ability to contribute to a long-term vision for this and Resolve Poverty’s wider work.

Particulars: 

• Location: Combination of homebased and working from Resolve Poverty’s offices in central Manchester. You will be expected to work from the office for at least two days per week. There is an expectation of travel across the country that comes with this role.

• Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be considered.

• Salary: Fulltime equivalent salary range is £41,500 to £47,500 (dependent on experience).

• Contract type: Permanent.

• Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days excluding bank holidays. 

• Line management responsibilities: Management of Resolve Poverty’s regional systems change and coordination roles and incoming Wales Senior Policy Officer role. Reporting to: Head of Policy and Research.

Job description: 

Regional policy development 

• Supporting the development of Resolve Poverty’s policy and research work in respect of regional government.

• Ensuring Resolve Poverty’s regional policy work aligns with organisational agendas and development goals.

• Delivering policy and research outputs, including regional policy position papers with a view to shaping policy approaches in regions.

• Developing strong networks with policymakers and other stakeholders across various English regions.

Project and line management 

• Day-to-day line management of Resolve Poverty’s regional policy roles.

• Developing and delivering policy and research and other regional projects as required.

• Supporting regionally focused members of the team to deliver systems change and achieve other KPIs. 

• Overseeing KPI reporting relating to policy and research projects and KPIs relating to the work of direct line reports.

An effective team member 

• Contributing as an effective team member, including through attendance at regular team meetings.

• Supporting organisation wide outputs and activities, including Resolve Poverty’s Annual Conference.

Person specification: 

Education & Experience 

• Background: Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or demonstrable equivalent experience in the social enterprise or non-profit sector. 

• Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a policy, public affairs, or research role, with experience of line management.

• Line management: Experience of line managing policy and/or advocacy/systems change roles.

Knowledge & Expertise 

• Influencing sub-nationally: Experiencing of working at a local, regional or devolved nation level through either policy, research or advocacy activities.

• Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of poverty and governance arrangements across the UK. This should include knowledge of the role and potential role of regional government in tackling poverty.

• Policy Landscape: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant local, regional and national policy areas. This should include knowledge of the UK social security system and areas of policy that Resolve Poverty currently focusses on.

Skills & Abilities 

• Communication & Influencing: Superb written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in presenting to a wide range of audiences and in engaging with policymakers, and building consensus across competing interests.

• Strategic Thinking: The ability to be ‘on the balcony’ where necessary, seeing the bigger pictures and identifying long-term opportunities, and develop proactive strategies that advance Resolve Poverty’s mission.

• Development: An appetite for engaging in Resolve Poverty’s development activities, working with the income generation team to identify and inform new partnerships and delivery opportunities.

• Project & Team Management: Excellent time management, with experience delivering and overseeing advocacy, policy and research activities. An ability to effectively manage a staff team working across a range of geographies. 

• Partnership Working: An ability to work effectively with partners, including funders and commissioners, providing timely and effective communication and identifying future collaboration opportunities.

Personal Attributes 

• Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for and commitment to Resolve Poverty’s mission and values. 

• Commitment to Inclusion: An embedded understanding of equality, diversity, and the importance of ensuring the voices of underrepresented groups inform policy design 

Money Advice Referral Tool Coordinator - Job Description 

Resolve Poverty works locally to end poverty nationally through a range of strategic and policy, knowledge development and practical delivery activities. We are a growing organisation working in multiple localities across the country, often partnering with local councils and other public bodies and working with them and their VCFSE sector partners. 

Our Money Advice Referral Tool (MART) currently operates in eight local authority areas. This will increase over the next year, with new localities coming on stream. The MART provides professionals and volunteers in non-money advice roles with the ability to understand and to effectively support people experiencing or at risk of financial hardship to access relevant money related support services. The MART is built upon the idea that the best way to support someone experiencing poverty is to maximise their income and to address any debts they may have. It also recognises that professionals and volunteers in non-money advice roles often encounter people with money worries and can act as a conduit for people to access the support they need. As such, the tools are used by people in a range of settings, including schools, health centres and local charities and community groups. 

As the programme grows, we are recruiting to a new MART Coordinator role. This is an exciting role that will give someone an opportunity to develop networking, coordination and organisational skills. You will be passionate about tackling poverty and building effective partnerships.

Particulars:

Location: A combination of home based and working at Resolve Poverty’s office in St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ at least two days per week, with an expectation of travel to multiple localities across the North West. 

Contract: Full-time.

Length of contract: 12 months with likelihood of extension beyond this period. 

Probationary period: 4 months.

Purpose: To maintain existing MARTs and to work on the development of new MARTs.

Salary: £29,500 to £32,500 dependent on experience. 

Hours per week: 35 hours. 

Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days excluding bank holidays.

Line manager: Programme Officer with dotted line management to the Marketing and Partnerships Manager. 

Key responsibilities:

Administrative:

Support the maintenance of existing Money Advice Referral Tools (MARTs), working closely with the Programme Officer

Organise and oversee a programme of regular working group meetings 

Maintain a record of MART engagement, tracking data and communication activities. 

Delivery:

Design and deliver new MARTs, working closely with the Programme Officer and external partners

Ensure MARTs are kept up to date and resolve any accessibility issues as required

Ensure use of the tools is embedded, and that there is a plan in each borough to keep the tools updated

Communicate MART data to local authorities and other stakeholders as appropriate

Socialisation and communication 

Create a calendar of MART socialisation activities.

Run information sessions for professionals and volunteers who will use the tools

Work with Resolve Poverty’s Development Team to identify opportunities to create new MARTs

Attend regular internal team and project team meetings as required.

Support the delivery of Resolve Poverty’s broader work as and when requested.

Person specification:

Essential:

A passion for partnership working, wanting to build a career in the not-for-profit sector.

Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak to different audiences and people in different positions of seniority and from different backgrounds.

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret and report on quantitative data. 

Good written skills, with the ability to condense complex information.

The ability to work independently, with strong time management skills, and basic administrative skills.

Excellent teamworking skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the Resolve Poverty team. 

A commitment to Resolve Poverty’s vision and aims

Knowledge of poverty and financial exclusion in the UK, including knowledge of the role localities can play in tackling poverty.

Demonstrable knowledge of how local support systems operate. 

Desirable:

Experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation processes as part of project delivery. 

Experience of poverty, in your personal and/or professional life.

A passion for involving “experts by experience”, i.e. people who have experience of an issue in their personal lives.