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The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our People and Organisational Development team to be responsible for developing and delivering internal communications that empowers and engages our staff and Trustees with the goals, impact and strategic direction of the charity.
Key aspects of the role are to:
- Plan, write and broadcast regular, engaging and inspiring communications to our colleagues using the charity’s internal channels.
- Lead the management of our intranet and newsletter.
- Manage a programme of regular staff information sessions and impact events, giving colleagues the opportunity to learn more about the different areas of our work and celebrate our successes.
- Lead and execute the internal communication plans for all major charity campaigns and events.
- Input into the internal communications strategy taking responsibility for pursuing ideas and suggesting creative campaign approaches.
- Prepare resources, create presentations and brief speakers for regular all-staff meetings and other high-level briefings.
- To work collaboratively with all colleagues across the charity, offering guidance and support with any internal communications for their areas of work.
This role will be offered on 35 hours per week. However, we will consider offering the role on 28 hours per week if requested.
About you
With excellent writing, editing and proof reading skills across different communication channels and the ability to confidently present face to face as well as virtually, you will have hands on experience of using intranets and content management systems, for example Sharepoint, Yammer or Interact. You will have excellent organisational and project management skills and the resilience and ability to enjoy working, co-ordinating and implementing multiple projects and tasks.
You will be able to network with our people including staff, Trustees and our supporters and be confident when adapting your style to the audience, understanding how they react and respond to content. Above all you will have a can-do attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and have a compassionate approach to telling real-life stories and dealing with difficult and sometimes sensitive subject matter.
If this describes you, we would be interested to hear from you.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in London the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Tuesday 4 May 2021 at 09:00am
Interview date Tuesday 11 May 2021 (Virtual)
The role
As a member of our Policy, Evidence and Influencing team, this is an excellent opportunity to manage a critical area of our policy work, influencing change across the UK for people affected by secondary breast cancer. This will involve driving forward key areas identified in our secondary breast campaign, including support from a clinical nurse specialist.
You will provide strategic direction on the focus and activities undertaken in this area as well as researching and developing evidence-based policy positions and recommendations. You will also influence directly on behalf of the charity at a senior level at external meetings, develop and maintain contacts, build relationships and increase the charity’s profile, acting on opportunities to influence, as well as inputting into the team’s strategy development, planning and budgeting processes.
About you
You will have considerable experience of working in a relevant policy role delivering significant change and have project management experience, working across teams and departments and effectively leading the implementation of strategic work streams. You will also have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and be a strategic thinker. You will have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in London, the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Wednesday 28 April 2021 at 11:55pm
Interview date Friday 14 May 2021 (virtual)
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2022
The role
Following the successful pilot of Breast Cancer Now’s Here for You personalised referral programme, which introduces people diagnosed with breast cancer to our support services, we are now looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager who can take the lead in rapidly expanding the programme, ensuring the Here for You offer is taken up widely by healthcare teams and their patients across the UK.
Building on the progress to date, you will be responsible for all stages of project management to develop a quality personalised service, including refining the service model, proactively engaging with Cancer Alliances and NHS hospital trusts, promoting the service to internal and external stakeholders, developing robust evaluation and review processes and ensuring a sustainable quality service fit for the future. This will include working closely with the Head of Personalised and Specialist Support Services as project lead and reporting regularly to the Here for You strategic group. You will play a key role in leading the project working group, working closely with managers of our delivery and supporting teams.
About you
You will have excellent project management skills and experience, with the ability to produce and deliver a clear and practical roadmap for the expansion of the Here for You programme. You will be a self-starter, methodical, with strong attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills.
A confident and persuasive communicator, you will bring demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with a range of colleagues and confident in reporting to stakeholders across all levels.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role can be based in any of our Breast Cancer Now offices (Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow or London), the expectation is that once restrictions are eased, we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date: Monday 26 April 2021 at 09:00am
Interview date: Thursday 6 May 2021 (virtual)