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The role
This is an exciting time to join our newly formed Here for You Team!
Here for You is a key part of our ‘Turning the Tide’ strategy and we have ambitious plans to expand the service across the UK, so that more people affected by breast cancer can access support that’s right for them.
You will play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of the Here for You personalised referral service. This includes being responsible for day-to-day operations, supporting volunteers and acting as a first point of contact for healthcare professionals.
About you
You will have experience of supporting the delivery of services for people with health and social care needs and coordinating volunteers. You will have excellent organisation, time management and communication skills, as well as the ability to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
You will be passionate about supporting people affected by breast cancer and helping to expand our reach.
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.
Although the role is based in our Sheffield office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum of two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us, using the contact details provided upon clicking on the apply button.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Thursday 9 December 2021 at 09:00am
Interview date Friday 17 December 2021 which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams
12 months fixed-term maternity cover from February 2022
The role
Breast Cancer Now has an impressive track record in corporate partnerships - the charity manages some of the biggest retail partnerships in the sector, such as our award-winning £4m+ partnership with Asda Tickled Pink and long term, shared purpose partnerships with household names such as M&S, Ann Summers, Cath Kidston, River Island and ghd.
Our partners play an incredible role in tackling breast cancer – from raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer; awareness of our specialist support services, through to raising funds, so that we can provide support for today, and hope for the future. We make sure that people affected by breast cancer are at the heart of our partnerships – from fronting our commercial international campaigns, to feeding into our partner’s products, training and services, so that they are better placed to support women, and those living with breast cancer.
By joining the team, you will get to work with a collaborative, passionate, ambitious team of award-winning fundraisers. You will have the pleasure of working for a team and charity in growth, that is making a real difference to the lives of men and women across the UK.
You will sit within our Corporate Engagement team, led by an experienced, supportive Head of Corporate Engagement, a Corporate Engagement Manager and supported by a Corporate Partnerships Executive.
This role will take the lead in designing and securing the next wave of shared purpose, long-term, high profile and high value (6 figure+) partnerships. You will take ownership of the charities flagship sectors: Fashion, Beauty and Pharmaceuticals. You will research and identify top prospects, and proactively approach and build relationships with Director level contacts of key companies.
About you
We are looking for someone to help us reach our ambitious targets, with experience in corporate fundraising and a proven track record of securing significant six figure+ partnerships.
You are an ambitious, proactive, well organised and commercially driven corporate fundraiser who can work effectively with multiple teams both internally and externally.
You will demonstrate experience of securing a variety of partnerships, including Charity of the Year, strategic, sponsorship or CRM - by establishing strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
Dedicated, results-driven and motivated in your approach, you will be a great relationship builder with excellent public speaking and presentation skills. You will be highly organised with an ability to monitor and prioritise potential opportunities in a fast-paced environment. A natural empathy for women and their families affected by breast cancer is also essential. We are also looking for someone confident, with excellent inter-personal skills, who enjoys working with others.
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.
Although the role is office based, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. 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: Sunday 5 December 2021 at 11:30pm
Interview date: Week commencing 6 December 2021
12 months fixed-term contract
The role
This is a really exciting time to join our team at Breast Cancer Now. Having recently launched our new ‘Turning the Tide’ strategy, we’re more focused and determined than ever to make an impact for people affected by breast cancer.
We are looking for a Senior Press & PR Officer to join our ambitious Press, PR & Celebrity team to help us cement our place as the ‘go to’ organisation for breast cancer. Focusing on the Services and Influencing area of our charitable work, the right person for the role will be curious, passionate and creative about how we build the profile of our life-changing services, how we campaign and influence key decision makers, to best ensure the needs of people affected by breast cancer are met, and how we get our important health messages out to healthcare professionals and the public. You’ll spot, create and tell powerful stories and will have creative and innovative ideas about how to secure cut-through in the media to tell them.
About you
You’ll be great at building trusted and influential relationships with colleagues from across the charity, with journalists, external contacts across the services and influencing arena, and with advocates and ambassadors of Breast Cancer Now. You’ll have an understanding and passion for policy and campaigns, public health and support services work across the UK and will use your experience and expertise to work collaboratively, effectively and at pace to keep our services and influencing work on the external news agenda.
You’ll be a strong and impactful writer for a range of audiences and across different channels and will champion our bold, patient-focused and expert voice. You’ll have experience of and will thrive in a fast-paced press office or news environment, as well as knowledge and interest in media across different platforms.
The successful candidate will be excited to join our ambitious, focused and supportive wider Fundraising, Communications and Engagement Directorate, with a remit to reach and engage more people in our work than ever before, and to develop our fundraising to continue to be a sustainable organisation for the future.
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 whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in London and the expectation now is the post holder will be based at Ibex House a minimum of two days per week. 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 1 December 2021 at 9:00am
Interview date Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 December 2021