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The Community Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.

The Regional Fundraising Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the Kent and Sussex region.

You will report to the Community Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Regional Fundraising to drive the continued growth of the charity’s community fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Strategy, finance, and reporting

· Responsibility for 3 income streams within the Kent and Sussex region including corporate, community groups and Do It Yourself (DIY) fundraising.

· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with partnerships in your region with a value of up to £100,000.

· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, following fundraising legislation and good practice.

· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.

· Support the Community Fundraising Manager (CFM) and Head of Regional Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Community Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.

· Support and extend volunteer networks within the geographical area in line with strategy.

· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the geographical area.

· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload cost-effectively and proactively.

Supporter Management

· Provide excellent customer service to community fundraising supporters (including maintaining a polite, enthusiastic manner with prompt responses to enquiries), to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.

· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.

· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.

· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.

· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, provide high-quality account management to corporate supporters within the specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.

· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.

· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.

Increasing Community Support within geographical area

· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within the geographical area, in line with strategy.

· Run volunteer events with both a recruitment and cultivation function, liaising closely with the Stewardship and Events team to ensure a seamless supporter journey, and with the Press team to include media volunteers.

· Manage the recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in the geographical area, providing relevant support and training.

· Liaise with local community organisations (e.g., golf clubs, educational institutions etc.) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with the strategy.

· Initiate and roll out community fundraising events in the geographical area with evidence of effective ROI and achievement of strategic goals.

· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.

· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community (for example, for cheque collections and talks), spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with CFM.

· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with CFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with both community and corporate strategies.

· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Community Fundraising Manager.

· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.

What we are looking for:

· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship-building.

· Experience in public speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.

· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.

· Experience and a keen interest in building long-term relationships with supporters.

· Proven ability to provide excellent stewardship.

· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle. 

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

· Live within Kent and Sussex region.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.

Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are 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 £31,000 per annum, plus benefits, plus car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 1st July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do 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.

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. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Who are we? We’re The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. We’re a well-established charity located at 20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW. The hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness, and support for their families and carers. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Head of Fundraising. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading our fundraising efforts, nurturing key relationships and driving and growing income generation to support our strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and grow our diverse fundraising team, covering areas such as Community, Key Events, Key Relationships, Business Development, In Memory, Legacy, Individual Giving, and Trusts.

· Collaborate with the Director of Income Generation and Digital to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy.

· Foster a culture of excellence, cooperation, and innovation within the team to exceed financial targets and KPIs.

· Engage with high-profile individuals and businesses, expanding our donor base and securing support for fundraising initiates. 

· Represent the hospice at networking events, delivering presentations to enhance our public image and brand awareness.

· Transition the team away from traditional fundraising methods through event delivery, pivoting into stewardship and relationship based fundraising methods. 

 Ideal Candidate:

· Proven experience in fundraising and team management.

· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

· Strategic thinker with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

· Passionate about palliative care and the hospice mission.

Please note, we do not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are therefore unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for our patient and families whilst making a lasting difference. Apply now to become the Head of Fundraising at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.

Five Sisters managed Services Ltd is wholly owned and operated by Saint Joseph’s Hospice, based in the East end of London. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our catering team based at Saint Francis Hospice, Havering atte-bower, near Romford, RM4 1QH on a part-time basis.

The successful applicant will support the Chef Manager in the production of foods and the general safe running of the catering operation. This includes preparation of foods for both our inpatient unit and retail offer. The post holder will be based at our client hospice contract at Saint Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, RM4 1QH.

We offer 27 days holiday plus public holidays and an excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Applicants are subject to a DBS check (previously CRB).

For more details and to apply, please visit the website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 26th June 2024

Interview date: TBC

The IT 1st Line Support Analyst will play a key role in enabling the organisation in fulfilling its goals through providing a best-in-class support service to its employees.

This role will be responsible for the delivery of initial technical support for hardware and software issues and requests, completing system upgrades, onboarding new employees, and maintaining on site AV equipment. In addition, this role will give the opportunity to support a wide range of technologies as well as working on key projects.

As the IT 1st Line Support Analyst has a critical role in supporting the needs of the business, we would be looking for the successful applicant to be in the office 4 days per week.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Provide initial technical support, troubleshoot, escalate.

· Complete initial troubleshooting of all tickets raised with the IT team.

· Document troubleshooting steps and progress and/or call closure details within the ticketing system.

· Appropriately prioritise tickets based on urgency and impact.

· Feedback to wider team on ticket trends or common issues occurring.

· Escalate tickets where appropriate to 2nd Line Support.

· Basic Active Directory administration.

Maintenance and setup of meeting room equipment.

· Complete setup of IT equipment for key meetings.

· Regularly conduct checks of meeting rooms.

· Maintain documentation and “how to” guides on meeting room equipment and setup.

IT inductions and employee onboarding.

· When required, perform IT Induction for new employees.

· Process new starter tickets as per the new starter process.

· Complete setup of new starter hardware, software and user account.

General.

· Assist other members of the IT department in ticket completion and project related tasks.

· Maintain IT hardware and software inventory systems.

· Assist ARUK employees to adhere to IT policies and Security guidelines.

· Fulfil requirements of the Leaver Process.

· Complete desk moves and setup of new desks within head office.

· Maintain printer consumables and stock levels.

· Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, to ensure up to date knowledge is relevant to the role.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of IT, in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

· Relevant experience in an IT related field

· Knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office 365.

· Experience with IT support principles.

· Knowledge of Active Directory.

· Experience in providing 1st Line IT Support.

· Demonstrates initiative.

· Ability to build relationships, strong team player.

· Excellent communicator – able to build rapport and has excellent listening skills - receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, an ability to learn and prioritisation skills.

· Ability to explain complex IT information to all stakeholders.

· Has a “can-do” attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement.

· Demonstrates logical thinking; innovative personality; able to see the bigger picture and short/long term vision.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

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 £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 1st July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do 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.

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. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Marketing Officer (fundraising)

£28,567.30 (per annum)

37.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Harrogate based (hybrid working available)

Closing Date: 23.59hrs 30th June 2024

Interviews will take place in Harrogate cJuly 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic fundraising marketer to join a newly formed team as part of a wider fundraising team. This is a fast-paced role, and we really mean it when we say no two days are the same. We have big ambitions to grow our income generation activity and to explore new ways of connecting with existing and new audiences to drive fundraising income targets. If you’re digitally savvy and can craft everything from a reel to a paid for ad, have an eye for a good story and know your way around e-marketing channels, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Implement comprehensive marketing workplans to promote fundraising activities and retail operations, aligning with our organisational goals and objectives.
• Create engaging content and collateral to support fundraising campaigns, events, and retail promotions across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
• Manage social media platforms and online channels to raise awareness of fundraising initiatives and drive community engagement.
• Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of marketing materials for fundraising events, including posters, flyers, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop compelling appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
• Work closely with retail staff to promote shops, special offers, and events at charity shops through targeted marketing efforts.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and target audiences for fundraising and retail marketing campaigns.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting workplans as needed.
• Represent the charity at community events, networking opportunities, and retail-related activities to raise awareness and drive engagement.

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.

Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.

Benefits include: -

· 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)

· Comprehensive Induction Programme

· Refer a friend bonus scheme

· Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%

· Lifestyle discounts and savings

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to staff support

· Free group life assurance

· Free DBS check

· Free car parking at Crimple House location.

Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice make up registered charity North Yorkshire Hospice Care. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to people across North Yorkshire and beyond.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

Job Description

Marketing Officer

1.0 Job Purpose

As a Marketing Officer within our charity, your role is pivotal in driving fundraising and retail activities. Your primary responsibility is to devise and execute marketing workplans that effectively promote our fundraising campaigns and enhance the performance of our retail initiatives. By engaging with various stakeholders and utilising creative marketing techniques, you play a crucial role in generating income for our three brands: Saint Michael’s Hospice, Herriot Hospice Homecare and Just ‘B’.

2.0 Key Tasks

• Develop and implement marketing workplans to promote fundraising activities and retail operations, aligning with our organisational goals and objectives.
• Create engaging content and collateral to support fundraising campaigns, events, and retail promotions across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
• Manage social media platforms and online channels to raise awareness of fundraising initiatives and drive community engagement.
• Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of marketing materials for fundraising events, including posters, flyers, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop compelling appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
• Work closely with retail staff to promote shops, special offers, and events at charity shops through targeted marketing efforts.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and target audiences for fundraising and retail marketing campaigns.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting workplans as needed.
• Represent the charity at community events, networking opportunities, and retail-related activities to raise awareness and drive engagement.

Operational

• Develop and implement marketing plans for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Create engaging content for promotional materials, including social media posts, email newsletters, and website updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Identify real life stories that can be used for communications activities in a sensitive and ethical way that is in line with our values.

Strategic

• Contribute to the development of long-term marketing strategies to support fundraising and retail objectives.
• Identify new opportunities for fundraising and retail growth through market research and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and Heads of Income Generation to align marketing efforts with organisational goals and priorities.

Financial

• Assist in budget planning and management for marketing initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor marketing expenses and report on budget adherence to the Marketing Manager.

Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines in all marketing activities, particularly in relation to fundraising regulations.
• To ensure that all campaigns, content, and material meet brand guidelines, the law and ethical best practice and to provide support to encourage other teams to meet such guidelines

Management

• Coordinate with volunteers and external agencies to support marketing campaigns and events.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues involved in fundraising and retail activities.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Overarching responsibilities

· To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.

· To live out our values, which drive all that we do, in the context of your everyday work following our behaviour framework.

· To work in accordance, and fully comply, with our organisational policies and procedures.

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, regulations, organisational frameworks, recognised professional guidelines and the have a commitment to FREDIE, integration and collective decision making.

The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.

Throughout your time with us we will conduct ongoing employment checks and performance reviews relevant to your role, for example professional registration checks, DBS, appraisals, and regular contact meetings.

3.0 Terms and Conditions

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Responsible for: No management responsibilities

Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: Hybrid travelling to North Yorkshire Hospice Care sites

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,567.30 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
• Have you held a full driving licence for at least 12 months?
• How many years relevant experience do you have?
• Please share any relevant experience you have that complement the needs of this role (Please provide detail up to 250 words):
• Looking at the person specification, please tell us how you meet the knowledge and skills requirements for this role including specific examples of how you feel this meets the requirements of this role (Please provide detail up to 250 words):

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrogate

Application deadline: 30/06/2024
Expected start date: 01/08/2024

Your work for the MNVP team is in partnership with the NHS, Public Health and other parts of the system to help them hear the diverse voices of service users. You will facilitate projects and workstreams to understand the needs of all communities including African, Caribbean, Asian and other minoritised communities in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Your role will be to bring together insights and present reports and data so that our services work in partnership to plan, design and improve care You will be confident representing mothers, parents and families by working closely with staff in our Acute Trusts. Your role will include being a source of information for communities, communicating opportunities for them to get involved, using social media and website content, online surveys and face to face focus groups or engagement to do so. This work is offered at 20 hours a week, with some room for flexibility after interview. 

Alzheimer’s Research UK – Head of Philanthropy

Location: Hybrid working, with two days a week in the office in Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent. Full-time hours

Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia and Alzheimer’s disease research charity, is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to lead the organisation’s work with their philanthropy audiences including major donors, trusts and foundations.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) works to encourage debate, drive collaboration, and build partnerships across academia and industry that increase the probability of transforming discoveries from the lab bench into treatments for people living with dementia. Since funding their first project in 1998, the charity has now committed over £171 million of funding for ground-breaking dementia research.
As part of the ARUK Leadership Team, the Head of Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in leading the charity to accelerate progress towards a cure. Working closely with the senior stakeholders across ARUK, the post-holder will lead the organisation’s philanthropy work by defining and implementing the team’s strategy and ensuring that these plans support the charity’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. 
The Head of Philanthropy will lead a team of approximately 8-10 people. The role holder will also personally lead on relationships with a small group of ARUK’s most generous supporters, and prospective supporters, across Philanthropy audiences.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a philanthropy team to deliver significant income growth, as well as demonstrable knowledge and experience of major gift fundraising. They will have a background in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and a proven track record in establishing, monitoring, and achieving ambitious fundraising targets.

Alongside excellent communication and planning skills, they will be highly motivated and target driven as well as being a strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. They will also possess strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills, with an ability to present arguments logically and confident and to inspire confidence and respect at all levels.

This is a fantastic role working to support world-leading research into dementia across the UK and beyond and with a team of passionate and driven employees.
 

Please note there is no closing date for this position – applications will be assessed as they come in and the role closed once the suitable candidate has been identified.

We are looking to appoint our very first Community Engagement Officer who will develop local networks, reach out to people and collate their experiences. You will value inclusion and be able to engage people who may have poorer health consequences because of their care experiences, and the quality of or their access to maternity and other related services.This post is aimed at meeting the needs of mothers, parents and families by asking questions and sharing their insights. You will deliver a workplan in a small team with the Project Officer and MNVP Lead, helping to represent users so that their voices influence the planning, design and safety of public services. This role includes communication with and facilitation of activity with volunteers and members. This work is offered at 20 hours a week, with some room for flexibility after interview.