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This is an exciting time to join the Medical Research Foundation, as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy. We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Manager who can manage research funding competitions to ensure that only the very best research and very best researchers receive our support.

The Foundation’s mission is to drive the life-changing advances of tomorrow, by laying the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries today. We know that many health conditions are overlooked and underfunded, that new health threats will continue to arise, and that there will always be a need for high-quality, high impact medical research.

Reporting to our Senior Research Manager, you will help us deliver our Research Strategy by planning, co-ordinating and delivering bespoke funding competitions in areas of high need, such as the Impact of Climate Change on Health, or Mental Health. You will also be responsible for managing awarded grants. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver bespoke funding competitions.
• Convene grant funding committees and prepare review guidance.
• Oversee peer review and safeguard standards: manage conflicts of interest, minute the meetings, coordinate actions and draft feedback to applicants.
• Keep abreast of developments in best practice of research management and grant funding, and introduce improvements to processes.
• Horizon scan and carry out scoping exercises in research areas of interest to the Foundation.
• Assist in development and preparation of papers, reports, briefings and documents.
• Oversee the development and delivery of scientific workshops of invited experts to develop research funding priority areas and/or support funding calls.
• Line manage one Grants Officer and have responsibility for their day-to-day work.

Who you are

You may be a Research or Grants Manager, or an experienced Research or Grants Officer looking for the next step in their career.  Or, you may have a biomedical research background, with other experience of funding competitions. You will be educated in life sciences to degree level or equivalent experience, and you may have a Masters or a PhD in a relevant discipline.

We would like to hear from you if you can:

• demonstrate experience of funding competitions, peer review or grant management in a biomedical sciences research/funding environment
• communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders 
• demonstrate good research and analytical skills
• work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail
• demonstrate strong planning, organising and time-management skills with the flexibility to respond to team priorities and unexpected changes
• find solutions to problems by reviewing best practice elsewhere
• demonstrate high level of IT skills, specifically excellent M/S Word, and good M/S Excel.
• work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone
• provide excellent customer service

 

We will offer you

We will offer a salary of £45,000 to £47,000 depending on experience for a full-time 36-hour week (happy to consider part-time, min 0.8 FTE) and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% max employer contribution.  We offer 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) per year, excellent financial, health and social benefits and an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health.  We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, therefore we work from our London office for part of the week with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

This is an exciting time to join the Medical Research Foundation, as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy. We are looking for an enthusiastic Grants Officer who will assist in the running of research funding competitions to ensure that only the very best research and very best researchers receive our support.

The Foundation’s mission is to drive the life-changing advances of tomorrow, by laying the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries today. We know that many health conditions are overlooked and underfunded, that new health threats will continue to arise, and that there will always be a need for high-quality, high impact medical research.

Reporting to our Research Manager, you will help us deliver our Research Strategy by helping to develop and deliver a range of funding schemes. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• support the delivery of specific funding competitions, such as our funding on the Impact of Climate Change on Health and in Mental Health research
• co-ordinate the peer review of applications ensuring delivery to best practice in terms of accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality
• convene and support the awarding panel, including preparation of meeting papers, logistics of panel meetings and reports
• be the first point of contact for enquiries from applicants and funded researchers
• develop and maintain working relationships with grant holders
• provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
• review grant invoices
• use our specialist grants management software to manage grant amendments, accurate documentation and invoice management
• assist in the delivery of scientific workshops and award events
• represent the charity at external events

Who you are

You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to develop a career in scientific and research management. You will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy.  We would like to hear from you if you can:

• demonstrate experience of working, studying or volunteering in a grant-giving or grant management role, or a research funding organisation, or a science-related environment
• demonstrate an interest in scientific affairs or medical research.
• communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
• demonstrate good analytical skills
• work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail
• demonstrate strong planning, organising and time-management skills with the flexibility to respond to team priorities and unexpected changes
• work on several projects with varying tasks concurrently
• find solutions to problems by reviewing best practice elsewhere
• demonstrate high level of IT skills, specifically excellent M/S Word, and  Excel.
• work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone
• provide excellent customer service.

You may also hold a degree, preferably in life sciences.

We will offer you

We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £35,000 depending on experience for a full-time 36-hour week (happy to consider part-time, min 0.8 FTE) and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% max employer contribution.  We offer 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) per year, excellent financial, health and social benefits and an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health.  We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, therefore we all work from our London office for at least 50% of our week with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

Job title: Programme Administrator

Term: One-year fixed term with option to extend

Salary: £29,120 per annum plus generous benefits

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: Noon, Monday 17 June

Interviews: w/c 1 July

NHS Providers' Development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for a programme administrator to take responsibility for the efficient coordination of this work, elements of which are delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.

The role postholder will provide administrative support to the Race equality and Health inequalities programmes. In particular to provide administrative and logistical support for the production, planning and delivery of programme events, including webinars, peer learning forums and other learning events, including the collation and dissemination of follow up resources, support our marketing and communications activities with internal and external stakeholders to maximise engagement in programme activities and outputs and help capture member intelligence and good practice to contribute to the development of future publications and resources for members.

The Race Equality programme aims to support boards to effectively identify and challenge structural race inequality as a core part of the board’s business. Our health inequalities programme has been designed to help our members to make sense of health inequalities and embed it as part of 'core business'. The programmes focus on sharing research, evidence-based interventions and lived experiences through a range of events and resources for boards.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team via the details on our website.

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

As a Health Advocate, you will organise our women’s group sessions, a space for women to connect and learn more about their health. You will encourage women to join the sessions and develop an engaging group of health professionals to lead, educate and share knowledge within the groups. You will also be providing information, practical support and advocacy to the women on a one-to-one basis, ensuring they are accessing other organisations and services.

You will bring to this role expereince of delivering community health support to communities of minority women living with multiple disadvantages. Experience of engaging and developing relationships with local partners to enhance support provided to women; and managing several priorities at once and adapting to quickly changing circumstances of our beneficiaries. You will be someone who is highly motivated, personable, and committed to making a positive impact in the community.

You will be joining a team of diverse women who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of women living in East London. Sister Circle is a charity putting women's health first. Our team of staff and trained local volunteers support women who are pregnant, have experienced pregnancy loss and trauma, or female genital cutting. We provide holistic support for women living with challenging circumstances and who are at the highest risk of experiencing poor health care during pregnancy and accessing sexual and reproductive health services.

Relationships of trust are central to our work and we take a non-judgemental approach. Our work is trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of Sister Circle and be committed to addressing the inequalities experienced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) together with a supporting statement about why you feel you are suitbale for this role.

This role is being readvertised after original post earlier in the year. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting the University of Oxford in its search for a Senior Development Executive that will raise vital funds for the Departments of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences in the Medical Sciences Division.

Senior Development Executive - Medical Science (Neuroscience and Brain Health)

Full time, permanent.

Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421

Closing date: Monday 8 th July 12pm

Interviews will be in person at the University of Oxford on the 15 th July

Why Medical Sciences?

Oxford is one of the world's leading biomedical universities recognised for its outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science.

Their researchers work across the full range of biomedical and clinical sciences, from the molecule to large population studies. The excellence of our research is recognised by our top placing in international league tables.

The extraordinary depth and breadth of medical skills at Oxford is devoted to identifying the causes of disease, improving diagnosis and developing effective treatments and prevention. The Division is particularly interested in the "big" diseases where millions of lives can be saved - cancer, and infectious diseases such as malaria and pandemic preparedness. It also has world-leading research programmes in cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

What this role entails?

The Medical Sciences Divisional development team is small but highly effective, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and with expert colleagues in Development and Alumni Engagement. Both Heads of Department, Professor Belinda Lennox (Psychiatry) and Professor Kevin Talbot (Clinical Neurosciences) are closely involved with fundraising and will be strategic partners for the post holder.

This is a key role within the team and the post holder will have the opportunity to work with donors and academics at the highest level. Development at Oxford is well established and this role has the scope to work across a number of important and high-profile projects related to neurosciences, including mental health and neurological disease, including a future redevelopment of the Warneford site.

The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. They will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors able to support Neuroscience related projects (encompassing mental health and neurological disease) in the Medical Sciences Division at Oxford, typically in the range of £100,000-£1,000,000 over time.

To be successful in this role:

* Proven fundraising experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts
* Evidence of leading or contributing to a major relationship to achieve successful fundraising
* Ability to establish credibility, confidence and robust relationships with existing and prospective donors, and key stakeholders
* An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fund-raising goals
* An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift giving, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts
* An interest in mental health, neurological disease, neurosciences, psychiatry and general medical sciences
* An interest in higher education and ideally an understanding of the University of Oxford, and its goals in teaching and research

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job title: Administrator – Events team

Term: Permanent

Salary: £29,120 per annum plus generous benefits

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: Noon, Monday 24 June

Interviews: From July 4 2024

Part of the Development and Engagement directorate, the Events and Conferences team delivers the organisation's large conference programme, including the flagship annual conference and exhibition. The team also has responsibility for a series of influencing events - a mixture of online sessions and dinners – and supporting the commercial partner events. The postholder will work closely with the team's second administrator in providing comprehensive administrative support to a range of different events, contributing to their successful delivery, whether virtual or in-person. Up to 25% of the postholder's time will also be spent supporting other programmes within the Development and Engagement Directorate, offering experience in a wider range of types and sizes of events.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team via the details on our website.

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Either Full Time (35 hrs) or Part Time (21 hrs) - Please specify preference when applying

Place of work: Flexible/Remote/Hybrid, plus a requirement to attend 4 x all staff days per year at our offices in Hatfield, Herts, and some additional conferences as required.

Join Our Team!

Do you want to work full time or part time?

As Health Services Lead at Crohn’s & Colitis UK, you will be integral in project managing the development of a new Healthcare Professional Online Education Programme. You will also work on a variety of other healthcare professional projects. This is a role that is both fulfilling and challenging. You will be supporting the Health Services Manager and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, all with a view to improving the quality and the standards of health services for all people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.

Full details of the Job Description and Person Specification are found in our Recruitment Pack, available on our website

Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

About you

• You will have experience of supporting the delivery pf projects and programmes in a UK wide healthcare context.
• You will be able to develop and maintain a wide range of stakeholder relationships to ensure the partnerships needed to deliver our projects and programmes.
•  A team player with great written and verbal communication skills.

What can you expect from us

Crohn’s & Colitis UK is a truly flexible employer. Getting the right person for the role is more important than where you live.

We value equality and want to make sure we get the best person for the job every time so want to hear from people of all backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

About us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.

Please confirm if you are looking for a full time or part time role.

If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact jthe email listed in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Monday 17th June 9.00am

Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

This is an exciting role in the Data Analytics directorate, a team of around 25 staff. Data Analytics plays a core role in delivering the Foundation’s overall mission and strategy. We use cutting-edge approaches to provide insights about the health of the UK population, as well as health and care system performance.

The Improvement Analytics Unit (IAU) is a sub-team of 14 staff within Data Analytics. It is a unique partnership between NHS England and the Health Foundation. We evaluate innovative and complex initiatives in health care in order to support learning, improvement and policy development.

Our Senior Data Engineer will work within the Improvement Analytics Unit (IAU).They will support our Assistant Director and Senior Analytical Managers to deliver an ambitious work programme, leading on data engineering, data management and information governance. The data landscape across health and social care is constantly changing, so this role will be a flexible and responsive one, keeping us close to the cutting edge of data science. This is a role where we’ll be investing in your skills and development - you’ll play a key role in delivering our projects.

Our Senior Data Engineer will lead on developing and implementing our data strategy, working with other data engineers and data managers across the Data Analytics Directorate to ensure our data strategy is aligned with the overarching data strategy for the wider directorate. They will explore new ways of working, working with new service providers and newly established Trusted Research Environments, and finding new sources of data that can provide the Health Foundation with improved insights.They will empower our team of analysts and statisticians to deliver timely, robust analysis, and will ensure we’re able to work with very large datasets with both agility and efficiency.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below to be redirected to our careers website.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

We want national policies on health and social care to be informed by better evidence and analysis. The policy team supports this by analysing, understanding, and informing national policies on health, social care and public health in the UK, with a particular focus on the overall direction and performance of the health system in England.Our work ranges from understanding integrated care systems in the NHS, how to improve access to primary care, and strategies to improve public health and prevention. We also assess the overall performance of the health system (for example, through public polling and international comparisons).

The policy officer will work on a mix of projects, supporting in-house policy analysis and research, as well as helping to scope and develop ideas for externally commissioned research. The role will include supporting our programme of public polling. The policy officer will support policy analyses, including synthesising qualitative and quantitative research evidence; analysing policy documents and grey literature; and supporting policy research.

The policy officer will help write and contribute to external publications, including briefings, blogs, and longer Health Foundation reports. Everybody in the policy team contributes to our written work—so the ability to write with clarity about complex issues is essential.

The policy team works closely with other teams in the Health Foundation—for example, with those carrying out more in-depth quantitative analysis—on projects and to exchange ideas. The policy officer will therefore work collaboratively, engaging with colleagues to make best use of the Health Foundation’s skills and assets to produce effective policy analysis.

The policy officer will also play an important role in supporting our response to new policy developments and government announcements and helping to inform our media statements. They will also play a role in scanning policy developments and identifying areas for responsive work.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below to be redirected to our careers website.

What the job involves

We're looking for a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our vibrant charity. This is a diverse and interesting role. You’ll play a key role in the safe and smooth running of our office, compliance, health and safety as well as facilities administration. As a ‘go to’ Workplace manager at the charity you’ll spend a few days a week working out of our London Office. You’ll be the expert in your field and will help to train and coach others to ensure they meet legal requirements when running fundraising and volunteer events. The role manages a co-ordinator to assist in running our 1-floor office in London Bridge.

You’ll have input in developing our Health and Safety policies, risk assessments, and be available to investigate any incidents.

You’ll get to work with a number of colleagues from across the organisation – from supporting the People Team to plan inductions of new starters to helping the Experience Team plan office events.

As a manager, you’ll manage one co-ordinator and the budget for the department. You'll be a key contact with contractors and build our relationship with them. You'll manage processes for ordering supplies, arranging logistics of work from home equipment and purchase orders. 

What we want from you

To be successful in this role, you’ll have extensive experience in workplace and health and safety roles or office facilities, supported by a recognised qualification. You’ll also proven experience in developing and implementing effective processes to embed a safe workplace culture.

You’ll be able to work unsupervised and be a creative thinker using your own initiative. This role requires proactivity, problem solving and prioritisation skills. 

You’ll interact with lots of different people (internal and external stakeholders) on a daily basis and be an excellent communicator. You’ll be working with a diverse group of people and will need to be able to put across complex information in an understandable way. You’ll be able to create excellent working relationships with suppliers, building staff and charity colleagues.

Why work with us?

Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.

It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps

More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help

The closing date is Sunday 16th June 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 2024.

Q is an ambitious initiative connecting thousands of people working to make health and care better across the UK and Ireland. Q is part of respected charity the Health Foundation, working in partnership with organisations across the UK and Ireland. 

The Q team operates in a matrix structure and this post-holder will be embedded in the Operations Team working closely with the Events Manager and Q’s Programme and Project Managers.

As the Programme and Events Officer, you will be responsible for providing high quality programme, project and event support across multiple service areas within the Q team portfolio of programmes, events and communications activities. The post-holder will need to work effectively within a dynamic environment and maintain positive lines of communication across the team. 

Collaborative by nature, you will provide expert support to project teams across Q, helping them make use of our project management framework and enhance their overall ways of working. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also be a detail orientated and effective communicator who can create internal briefings in line with the Q brand and provide operational support to the events team.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below to be redirected to our careers website.

Associate Director of Policy & External Affairs
Circa £70,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Permanent

The Associate Director of Policy & External Affairs is a highly influential role within the College as you will help advance our influencing activities to shape paediatric care, support the paediatric workforce and improve child health outcomes in the UK.

As Associate Director of Policy & External Affairs, you will take responsibility for  developing policy and external affairs activity that builds the College’s reputation amongst its key audiences, including decision-makers in governments, parliaments, the NHS and other policy makers and shapers. You will also lead on the College’s four-nation policy and external affairs strategies, working with relevant teams, committees and working groups in line with the annual operational plan.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Membership, Policy & External Affairs, you will provide senior strategic direction and operational leadership for three reporting teams, setting a high standard of work outcomes and a proactive and supportive work culture.

Leading cross-functional collaboration, you will work with other divisions to align the College’s influencing and communications activities to ensure the positive impact of our offering is actively communicated to our key stakeholders.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience, you should have a proven understanding of the structures and working of the Westminster government and the devolved administrations, along with health and social care organisations and local authorities. You will be an adept communications professional skilled at maintaining organisational reputation and landing key messages in the external environment.

With an in-depth understanding and experience of the political context in which policy decisions are made, your political astuteness and judgement in influencing policymakers and other stakeholders, will ensure you can achieve effective advocacy.

You should have exceptional experience and understanding of the national and international policy architecture, the policy environment and the networks within it. You should also have demonstrable experience of developing and delivering high-impact integrated campaigns.

Excellent liaison and consultation skills and the ability to persuade at a senior level in all sectors, including with politicians and senior executives, along with significant experience of proactive and reactive media handling are essential.

Significant management experience along with a background of leading multi-disciplinary teams and operational planning in a high-stakes area, are also essential. Membership of an appropriate professional body – e.g. CIPR – would be desirable. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 22,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4-week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 2 July 2024.

We are seeking an experienced philanthropy professional to lead and grow our income streams from individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and corporates. In this role, you’ll lead the philanthropy programme, inspiring Trust and Charity staff and key stakeholders, and developing relationships with major donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, responsibilities include implementing a philanthropy strategy to meet growth targets over the next three years, increasing charity income, and managing a team of specialist fundraisers.

You will provide the highest quality donor cultivation and stewardship practices, oversee bespoke donor events, and manage your own donor portfolio. The role will also include regular reporting on activities and risks, collaboration with various charity departments, and ensuring compliance with fundraising best practices. Additionally, you will have a proven track record in significant fundraising, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and preferably, a background in health-related fundraising or understanding of the NHS.

We are looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join our small, yet dynamic and passionate philanthropy team. In this role, you’ll raise income from major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters, as well as supporting broader team efforts. Key responsibilities include identifying, engaging, and stewarding potential and existing donors, developing proposals and impact reports, and managing a portfolio of donors. You will also lead the annual Christmas mailing and expand the Summer mailing to increase support from mid-level donors and new trusts and foundations. You’ll be responsible for achieving your own income targets and objectives, ensure compliance with fundraising best practices, and report on milestones and KPIs. Ideal candidates will be thoughtful, driven, and passionate about amplifying fundraising efforts and celebrating the charity's impact.