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As our Senior Operations Officer you will develop and provide an excellent operational and administrative support function across the charity, with primary responsibility for Executive Assistant duties and supporting key charity projects. AI interest and curiosity highly desirable to support our innovation journey.
Who are we and what do we do? We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.
We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.
We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.
By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.
Scope of the role
· EA support to Chief Executive and Leadership Team, Chair, Board of Trustees and Committees (55%)
· Administrative and project support to the Director of Finance & Operations and HR Consultant covering Finance, IT, HR, Volunteer Management and Operations (35%)
· Administrative support to wider charity teams (10%)
Key areas of responsibility:
Executive Assistant Support to CEO and Leadership Team
· Provide comprehensive PA support to the Chief Executive, including proactive diary management, anticipating needs, and coordinating complex schedules
· Prepare for team meetings and other key meetings, including agenda compilation, document preparation, and follow-up actions
· Support the preparation of high-quality presentations and key documents for internal and external stakeholders
· Organise and coordinate team events, including summer and Christmas parties, team lunches, and ad hoc meals and events
· Provide responsive tech support and troubleshooting to the CEO and Leadership Team, helping them make effective use of available tools
Support to the Director of Finance & Operations and HR Consultant
· Finance and IT – Provide administrative and project support across finance processes; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Operations
· HR – Collaborate with the HR Consultant across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment administration, new staff induction and onboarding, leaver processes, and learning & development initiatives
· Volunteer management – Support the recruitment and ongoing engagement of volunteers, ensuring positive volunteer experiences
· Operations & innovation – Lead the continuous review, improvement and maintenance of internal processes, policies and procedures. Identify and explore opportunities to implement AI tools and automation to enhance operational efficiency
· Reporting – Assist the Director of Finance in preparing comprehensive quarterly performance reports
· Supplier relations – Maintain and develop excellent supplier relationships through regular meetings and communications, continually looking for ways to work more effectively together
Board of Trustees support
· Schedule and coordinate Board and Committee meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed smoothly
· Provide wider governance support, acting as a key liaison point for the Chair, Board of Trustees and Committee members
Support to wider Charity Team
· Act as the first point of contact for the charity, managing the Info@ inbox, responding to phone enquiries, and supporting the postal process with professionalism and warmth
· Support the Fundraising Team with accurate and timely data entry
· Respond to general enquiries to the charity, either directly or by coordinating with relevant team members
· Provide flexible ad hoc administrative support across teams as needed
· Schedule virtual and in-person meetings efficiently, including booking appropriate venues
Person specification
At Ovarian Cancer Action, we value confidence, positivity, resilience and passion. We recognise that attitude, approach to work, and how you engage with fellow team members are just as important as your technical skills and abilities.
Essential experience
· Demonstrable experience working in a role requiring high-level administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills in a professional environment
· Experience delivering excellent, detail-oriented cross-functional administrative support
· Strong track record of providing internal and external customer care and building productive relationships
· Experience communicating to a high standard, particularly via phone and email, with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
· Experience developing, embedding and following processes to deliver excellent administrative and project support
· Experience working with confidential and sensitive information, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment
· Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is desirable)
Our benefits and flexible working
· Flexible working: At Ovarian Cancer Action we strive to be a place where the best people do their best work. To support you in doing just that we take a pro-active approach to the conversations we have with staff and candidates around working patterns. We are therefore open to considering a variety of flexible working options, welcoming these discussions right from the application stage through to the different stages of life and career, supporting the changing needs of your work-life balance.
· Annual leave: We offer much more than the statutory amount of annual leave. In addition to 25 days annual leave and eight days of public holidays per year, three days are also given to be taken between Christmas and New year, so that in total you can receive up to 36 days paid leave.
· Employer and employee contributory pension: We offer a generous pension scheme above the statutory minimum requirement.
· Healthcare plan: To support your health and wellbeing, we have partnered with Simplyhealth to offer cash back on a range of healthcare services, as well as access to a 24-hour free GP phone line and counselling service.
· Gym discounts: As part of the Ovarian Cancer Action’s healthcare plan you will be able to claim discount on gym membership at participating gyms.
· Eye test and financial support with glasses if needed when using a VDU at work.
· Maternity and paternity pay: The early days of raising a family are so important; you need time to adjust to the physical, emotional and practical changes. To support this, we offer additional enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees.
· Training and development opportunities: We want everyone at Ovarian Cancer Action to have a growth mindset, always striving to improve and not worried about failure. We are therefore always looking for ways to support and encourage you to grow as the charity grows and will work on an individualised learning and development plan for you each year.
· Employee Assistance Programme: Your well-being is important to us and to help support this our employees and their direct family have access to a 24-hour confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme phone line to support personal and work-related issues.
· Social events for the team: We believe work should be fun and to have the opportunity to enjoy the great team we work with. To give you a flavour of this, please ask how our guided tour around the East End of London went, highlighting how women were involved in the area's vibrant history.
Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and welcome enquiries and applications from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with disabilities.At Ovarian Cancer Action, we firmly believe that embracing diversity, promoting equality, and fostering inclusivity are not just buzzwords but essential values that drive our success. We understand that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, which ultimately fuels innovation and enhances our ability to better serve the communities we serve and work with.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love for you to apply with the following:
• Tell us why you think this role is for you and what makes you stand out. Naturally, we’d love to hear about your experience, your highlights, what you’ve learnt in your career, what you want and need to learn. (Ideally no more than a page).
• Your latest CV.
We welcome the thoughtful use of AI tools, but your application should reflect your own experience, voice and judgement. Over-reliance on AI will be considered at shortlisting
Please note we will be assessing applications as soon as they come in, so please apply early.
We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
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Salary: London £76,431 gross per annum/Berlin €100.221,12 gross per annum
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Location: Berlin or London
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Contract Type: Indefinite
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Hours: Full Time
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First Interview Dates: Week beginning 16 February 2025
About the role
Are you a senior fundraising professional with international experience? At ClientEarth, we are looking to hire an experienced and strategic Head of Philanthropy to lead the development and delivery of our global philanthropy programme. In this senior leadership role, you will guide a talented, geographically dispersed Philanthropy team, build deep relationships with major donors across Europe, the US and Asia, and drive income growth.
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Hannah Braithwaite who is based in London. Hannah is responsible for leading ClientEarth’s fundraising efforts for its growing portfolio of programmes. Hannah has dedicated her career to raising funds and resources for climate and nature causes. With a degree in Zoology from Sheffield University, Hannah combines her scientific background with her passion for the environment to generate impact with knowledge and credibility. Prior to joining ClientEarth Hannah has held a number of leading roles at prominent international environmental organisations, including Head of External Affairs at the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre and Head of Trusts and Foundations at Fauna & Flora.
Main Duties
- Develop and implement the global philanthropy strategy as part of the overall fundraising strategy, liaising with senior leadership, programme leads, communications and finance to ensure ClientEarth can maximise the potential income from major donors.
- Develop, implement and achieve relevant KPIs and financial targets for the philanthropy team and lead on the production of appropriate reports for senior management and the board of trustees.
- Using the strategy (organisational and fundraising) the Head of Philanthropy will personally manage and support senior staff on holding income-yielding high-level relationships.
- Manage relationships and drive strategy relating to our senior stakeholders such as the Development Board, Chair of the Board and act as a key facilitator and steward of relationships between foundation staff and key programme contacts.
- Set up and implement systems to review performance against set targets and objectives and monitor funder data and oversee the effective management of our database;
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Significant philanthropy management experience with complex funders
- Demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure, and multi-year gifts
- Good knowledge of donor and pipeline management and financial processes
- Experience of working with the most senior representatives of an organisation, including at CEO and Board level
- An interest in environmental issues such as climate change, conservation and air pollution
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in either the UK or Germany.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
As the Senior digital insight analyst, you’ll lead on our digital analytics to ensure we have high quality, reliable insight that drives better user experience across all our digital products and improves our digital performance.
You’ll take ownership of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) , ensuring our tracking and reporting is accurate, insightful, and aligned with our broader data strategy. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll embed robust tagging, maintain clear measurement standards and develop accessible dashboards that inform decision-making across the organisation.
A key part of your role will be turning data into actionable insight. You’ll analyse user journeys, identify friction points from ecommerce tracking, run A/B tests, and identify opportunities for growth, your work will help us connect more meaningfully with our audiences. You’ll help us make the most of our digital data, combining it with data from our CRM and other sources to generate joined-up, actionable insights.
Your work will support website optimisation, content decisions, product development and user experience improvements.
About you
You bring strong hands-on experience in digital analytics and a passion for using data to improve user experience and drive meaningful change.
You are confident in:
· Implementing and debugging GA4 and GTM
· Analysing website performance and user journeys
· Building clear dashboards in Looker Studio
· Running A/B or multivariate tests to improve conversion and engagement
· Presenting complex findings clearly into stories that influence decisions
· Supporting others to build their confidence in data
Whether your background is in the charity sector or elsewhere, you’re curious about emerging digital trends and motivated by the opportunity to make digital experiences more inclusive, engaging, and impactful.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 19 January 2026 9am
Interview date First interviews: w/c 19 January 2026
Second interviews: w/c 26 January 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
NACE is a national education charity focused on evidence-informed school improvement and provision for more able learners, and a challenge for all approach to the wider quality of education for all learners.
We are looking for a Chief Executive to strengthen our voice, grow our membership community, increase demand for NACE resources and services and deepen our impact across the sector.
The Opportunity
As CEO you will be the strategic lead and public face of NACE, building partnerships, amplifying our influence in national conversations, and ensuring our offer continues to deliver clear value for members.
You’ll work closely with a skilled central team and associates, and with a supportive Executive Board, to realise an ambitious growth plan while safeguarding quality and financial sustainability.
Flexible and portfolio working will be welcomed.
What you’ll lead
Profile & influence:
Position NACE as a recognised and authoritative voice in school improvement for more able learners. Through “challenge for all” strategies in curriculum and pedagogy, by securing speaking opportunities, thought-leadership pieces and strategic policy roundtables; build trusted relationships across MATs, system leaders and sector bodies.
Membership growth:
Deliver a clear value proposition and growth strategy that increases recruitment and retention, secures long-term sustainability, and nurtures a strong sense of community among members.
Partnerships & income:
Develop productive alliances (education, charity and commercial) and responsible income streams (e.g., sponsorships, funded programmes) aligned to mission.
Team & operations:
Lead and develop the central team and wider associate network; delegate effectively so you can focus on growth, profile and stakeholder engagement; ensure robust budgeting and prudent stewardship.
What you’ll bring
Sector and system understanding, with credibility to engage senior decision makers and an ability to translate evidence into compelling practice.
Proven ability and track record in scaling reach, membership or audiences through clear propositions, effective marketing/ communications and partnership building.
Excellent communication skills, to include clear, accessible writing and confident presenting for diverse audiences.
Inclusive, collaborative leadership where you develop people, build cohesive teams and work well with trustees; bring sound financial judgement and understand sustainable business models.
What success looks like in year one
Noticeable uplift in membership recruitment and retention, underpinned by a clear value proposition and data-informed improvements to the offer.
Increased national visibility and demand for resources and services through regular sector platforms, strategic partnerships and stronger recognition of NACE’s contribution to school improvement.
A confident, motivated team with clear roles and delegated operational leadership, enabling you to concentrate on external growth and influence.
Please see the full Job description attached
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to fair, inclusive and bias-aware recruitment. If you need adjustments at any stage, or the information in a different format, please let us know. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and career paths; selection is based on evidence against the criteria in the person specification.
NACE is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Consequently, Board members are simultaneously Trustees of the charity and directors of the company. The Memorandum and Articles of Association are the primary governing documents of the charitable company.
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and an expression of interest by noon on Friday 23rd January, 2026.
Online interviews will take place on the 5th and 6th of February, with in person interviews during the week commencing Monday 16th February.
The interview process will involve current Board members so you will have the opportunity to meet some of the people with whom you could be working in the future.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We believe all young people should have the opportunity to develop their abilities without limits – no matter what barriers to learning they may face
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The Senior Project Officer sits with the Chief Executives Office supporting the Project & Programme Manager and is responsible for championing project management best practice across the wider organisation via training, consultations, and effective stakeholder management. The post holder is also responsible for scoping, planning, and delivering small-to-medium cross-organisational change projects that bring us closer to achieving our 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure.
Key Responsibilities:
Championing Project Management Best Practice
- Act as an advisor, mentor, and source of central project management expertise for colleagues across the charity; offering tailored project management consultations which empower colleagues to deliver their own initiatives effectively.
- Collaborate with the Project & Programme Manager to enhance and deliver ARUK’s flagship internal project management training, the ARUK Project Management Masterclass, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
· Take ownership for maintenance and development of the Projects team intranet pages and resources, ensuring they remain relevant and accessible to colleagues across the organisation.
- Support the Project & Programme Manager with the development of a suite of project management resources to further embed project management best practice across the organisation
Project Management
· Deliver small-to-medium cross-organisational change projects, as determined by the yearly Operational Planning process, working with project teams to develop flexible, adaptable project plans. This might include but is not limited to the implementation of new third-party systems and tools, regulatory and compliance projects, new fundraising campaigns, and digital transformation projects.
· Apply sound judgement and problem-solving expertise to manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies within the wider organisational context, drive and monitor project progress against timelines, and ensure stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints.
· Demonstrate accountability by escalating project risks via appropriate channels as required.
· Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to foster collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
· Lead project reviews to capture successes and learnings and ensure project outcomes are embedded into business-as-usual practices.
· Provide coordination support on larger programmes of work, as and when required.
What we are looking for:
· Experience managing cross-team projects, including developing project plans, allocating tasks, and managing risks, decisions, and changes.
· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
· Demonstrable ability to work with, influence, and advise a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar.
· Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM), or evidence of equivalent project management learning or experience.
· Excellent communication and people management skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisation’s needs.
· Excellent listening skills, demonstrating flexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
· Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills.
· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and make appropriate recommendations.
· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
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 £36,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. 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 being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please 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.
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Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours Per week
Salary: £39,000 - £43,000
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid working
Overview:
Spires supports homeless and vulnerably housed people in South London. This role focuses on trusts, foundations, and government funding, working closely with the CEO to maintain strong funder relationships and deliver compelling bids.
Spires has undergone a period of rapid transformation, moving to a model of multi-site working across three London Boroughs. Our core services include, day centre style drop-ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working.
Part 1: Job profile
1.1 Purpose of job
To generate income from a diverse funding pool that includes trusts, foundations, government and other funding sources as appropriate. Trusts and foundations remain the primary funding source for Spires so maintaining consistent application output is a core element of the role.
To manage our relationships with funders which will include reporting, networking and proactive engagement.
Work with Spires CEO and the Head of Client Services to ensure that data and outcomes are being effectively captured in a way that is helpful for evidencing impact.
1.2 Position in organisation
The post holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Whilst not an operational role, the post holder will maintain a connection to our services so as to be able to represent the service accurately in funding bids.
Part 2: Key duties and responsibilities
2.1 Income generation
- Maximise existing and find new income to meet agreed income targets.
- Research, write and present attractive propositions for a range of quality funding bids, proposals and documentation.
- Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks and developments across the sector, advising on best practice
2.3 Planning, monitoring and reporting
- Contribute to internal planning and budget setting, setting out clear plans for income generation.
- Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for the CEO.
- Actively manage contracts to ensure that Spires is delivering agreed outcomes and spending restricted funds correctly.
2.4 General
- Feed into the updated fundraising strategy.
- Undertaking other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and other meetings as required
This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Spire’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, Spires’ reserves the right to change this job description.
Part 3: Person specification
3.1 Essential experience
- Experience of working in the fundraising sector in a professional capacity
- Experience of securing significant grants or multi-year funding from trusts or statutory sources
- A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets
- Producing impact and evaluation reports for funders
- Writing for different audiences/contexts
3.1.1 Desirable experience
- Working in the homelessness or social care sector
3.2 Knowledge
- Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising
- Understanding of the principles of effective marketing, communication and diverse donor motivations
- Good financial acumen, including being able to produce budgets and forecasts.
3.3 Essential skills and personal qualities
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Information management skills (GDPR)
- Good influencer and negotiator
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Confident and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases
The following are required of all roles with Spires. However, you do not need to address these in your application:
- Compassion for and awareness of issues facing our clients and service users
- An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality
- Able to work in a flexible, approachable manner in response to changing organisational requirements
- Willingness to develop personal competencies as appropriate to support objectives
Part 4: Summary of terms and conditions of service
Location: The postholder will be an employee of The Spires Centre. This post is based at 2nd Floor, Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX This role will by hybrid with three days in the office and two days from home.
Probation: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Notice: This post is subject to an 12 weeks’ notice period once confirmed in post.
Annual leave: The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per year including 8 bank holidays.
Pension: The Spires Centre will contribute 5% of annual salary for those who qualify for our group pension plan.
Other benefits: The Spires Centre will provide life and income protection insurance for those who qualify for our group plans.
Expenses: This role will require travel within London. Out-of-pocket expenses will be paid when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy.
Safeguarding: The postholder will adhere to The Spires Centre’s safeguarding policy for vulnerable adults.
DBS Check: Because of the need to interact with our vulnerable clients a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required.
Spires is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion as central to our mission and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are
underrepresented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience relevant to our work. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, we will do our best to provide them.
Application Process
Please apply by submitting a covering letter and CV. The covering letter should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the person specificaltion.
Note on Interviews. Interviews will be held at our office in Stockwell. We have provisioanlly booked these for the 28th and 29th of January.
Spires is a south London based charity that has been supporting homeless and disadvantaged people for over 30 years.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Fundraiser, with a proven track record, to lead and inspire our fundraising team, personally focussing on trusts, grants and major donors. Your success will mean we can provide the "best possible support for anyone affected by MS in our community"
Who we are:
BMSTC's mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis", not just now but for the rest of their lives.
We provide practical help - including neuro-physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, footcare, counselling and a range of complementary therapies to help manage symptoms. We also run very popular "live" online exercise and mindfulness sessions.
We are not just about therapies - we also offer a friendly, supportive space where members, families and carers can socialise, share information and take more control over their lives. Understanding that MS impacts not just the person diagnosed.
Our purpose-built Therapy Centre in central Reading serves and strengthens the MS community across Berkshire and nearby counties. As a self-funded charity, we receive neither NHS or government support and must raise £700,000 annually to continue making a difference to local families affected by MS. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families and were honoured to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community.
The role
You will:
- Develop the Charity's income generation capability as we seek to drive income growth
- Identify funding prospects and prioritise team effort to make the best use of resource
- Regularly monitor progress and inspire the team to reach targets and goals.
- Manage excellent donor stewardship and raise our profile with potential major donors
Personal qualities:
- Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Tenacious and creative, possessing the ability to think "outside the box".
- Team player, ready to deputise or help in other areas of the Charity as necessary.
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- A good level of secondary education and societal awareness
- Ability to meet (and ideally exceed) pre-agreed targets, manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to analyse financial and impact data.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident with IT and proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work outside office hours and occasionally attend local events (time off in lieu will be given).
Desirable skills:
- Experience of using a charity-based CRM system e.g. Beacon,
- Experience of working in a health charity/knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.
- Understanding of the local funding community.
- A driving license and access to a car to attend events if necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and flexible, hybrid working conditions.
- 25 days paid annual leave plus statutory and national holidays (pro-rata), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free car parking
Why join us?
- Be part of an innovative mission-led organisation that makes a real practical difference to people’s lives.
- Work collaboratively with Finance and Trustees, to build long-term sustainability.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special!
Your covering letter should be brief a explanation in your own words, of why you would like to work for us and how you meet the personal requirements of the post.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact the Centre Manager, Pippa Vincent-Cooke.
We encourage applications from all parts of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. The successful applicant will be selected purely on merit.
Please note:
You will need proof that you have the right to work in the UK
This role is subject to a full DBS check and a probationary period of 6 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Partnerships Senior Officer
Location
£37,142 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 106REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid working, with home based in Southwest region and expectation of two days a fortnight in Bristol Hub
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Philanthropy and Partnerships Team
This is an exciting time to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Following our recent rebrand and the launch of our new five-year strategy, we are focussed on engaging supporters in the new brand and exploring new strategic partnerships which will help us to deliver our mission and have more impact than ever before.
As Corporate Partnerships Senior Officer, you will bring creativity, resilience, and strong organisational skills to the team. You will have a genuine passion for our cause and take a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to support the growth of our Corporate Partnerships programme.
You will have a track record of securing new corporate partnerships or sponsorships, generating income and managing a diverse pipeline of opportunities.
You will work to deliver excellent, bespoke stewardship to nurture meaningful relationships with valued partners and open doors to new opportunities, generating vital income that supports the charity’s mission.
You will work with colleagues across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, Comms and Supporter Engagement sharing ideas, insights to develop impact-drive propositions and pitches using a story focussed approach to secure new support from corporate partners.
Alongside this, you will keep a thoughtful eye on progress, monitoring and reporting on partnership performance, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring everything we do reflects the highest standards of fundraising practice.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the delivery of the corporate partnerships programme, working with the corporate partnerships team to help secure high-value, strategic corporate partnerships with companies from a range of sectors.
- Help to generate significant income for the charity, increase awareness of our new brand and identify creative opportunities to engage new audiences in Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
- Deliver excellent, tailored stewardship to retain and grow our existing partners support, in turn supporting the wider work of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new high-value partnerships which generate significant income, engage new audiences and increase awareness of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s new brand.
- Deliver excellent partner stewardship and build strong relationships with partners helping to develop a pipeline of high-value, multi-year, strategic partnerships which support the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Working collaboratively with key teams across Impact, Comms and Fundraising, develop compelling pitches and propositions which demonstrate the impact of the charity and secure partners’ support.
- Manage a pipeline of new and existing partnership opportunities and track progress using the charity’s CRM to ensure excellent record keeping and administration.
- Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders from the wider fundraising team, senior leadership, volunteering, communications and business development teams to gain their support and identify new partnership opportunities across the charity.
- Contribute to financial targets and reporting to inform the annual forecasting and budgeting process.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, finding innovative ways to inspire giving, and taking a creative approach to new partnership opportunities and problem solving. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy managing your own workload, thrive in a varied and fast paced environment and are looking to develop your fundraising experience, and be part of an inspiring, kind, and hugely supportive team.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement. If you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- Proven ability to secure corporate partnerships through both warm introductions and new, proactive approaches.
- Skilled in writing compelling pitches and propositions, using a storytelling approach and presenting them with confidence to corporate organisations to inspire new collaborations.
- Experienced in stewarding and sustaining strong partner relationships, thoughtfully growing and managing a diverse portfolio of corporate partners with care and consistency.
- Comfortable working independently and with initiative, achieving fundraising goals while maintaining balance, clarity, and accountability.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 23:59, 18 January 2025.
- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 26 January 2025
- To apply, please complete our online application form.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Our Values
- We are always learning
- Championing equity
- Taking ownership
- Delivering Together
We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle



£34,300 - £37,300 per year
Fixed term (3 years), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office and some UK based travel
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Healthcare Improvement Senior Officer to join our Improvement Programmes Team, helping to deliver leadership programmes and quality improvement projects that support healthcare professionals to improve prostate cancer services across the UK. It’s a varied and rewarding role where no two days are quite the same.
Examples of projects supported include work around establishing better Active Surveillance so that more men can avoid unnecessary radical treatment; work to restructure and make faster the diagnostic pathway; work to coordinate with primary care and support earlier diagnosis; new surgical procedures that spare men the burden of incontinence. You can read more about our work on our website.
You’ll help design, deliver and facilitate improvement programmes, preparing materials, supporting participants and making sure recruitment runs smoothly and on time. You’ll lead on organising Clinical Advisory Group meetings, support our digital channels, including webpages and online learning resources, and take on ad hoc projects or events as necessary.
You’ll coordinate quality improvement projects, help schedule programmes, and work with colleagues across Prostate Cancer UK to increase the reach and impact of our work. Building strong relationships with programme alumni is an important part of the role, including developing newsletter content, sharing best practice and creating opportunities for continued involvement. You’ll also coach and mentor clinicians using Insights Discovery (a psychometric tool helping people understand their own and others' behavioural preferences and communication styles), helping to spread learning and improve care across services.
What we want from you
We’re looking for an effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to adapt communication style for different audiences. Strong organisational skills are essential, with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. You’ll have experience managing webpages and creating engaging online content, as well as delivering presentations and facilitating productive conversations.
You’ll bring experience of project management and be comfortable coaching, mentoring and/or supporting peer-based learning. Building strong relationships will come naturally to you, whether that’s with clinicians, colleagues, senior leaders or external partners. You’ll have a good understanding of the healthcare and/or charity sectors and the pressures faced by healthcare services.
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’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 25th January 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 2nd February 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
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At OCD Action we have a big vision and we have decided to invest in our fundraising team to help us secure the income our organisation needs to drive our work forward.
OCD Action exists because it takes 7 years on average for people affected by OCD to get the treatment that they need. OCD is debilitating, isolating and destroys lives, but it is treatable. Sadly the wait for treatment, for too many is too long. We are working, with the OCD Community, for a time, when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and support they need when they need it. Until that day arrives, we are committed to ensuring everyone affected by OCD has access to high quality support, information and guidance.
As Senior Trust and Foundations Officer you will support the delivery of our vision by growing our portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, crafting exceptionally high quality and persuasive applications for three, four and five figure bids and managing all successful and existing grants.
We are a small but highly effective team at OCD Action, if you join us you will work closely with our service delivery team and have the opportunity to see the impact of your work. We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for people affected by OCD and can channel this into ambitious, creative and persuasive grant applications. This role requires someone who enjoys working with people and is adept at building networks and maintaining effective relationships. This role may be particularly suited to someone who has supported with the development of Trust applications in a larger organisation and is looking to develop their skills or to work with increased flexibility.
We aim to make working for OCD Action, work for you. We have a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles) ensuring fair entitlement for all working patterns. Flexible working and blended home / office working is welcome, you can agree your hours, office/home pattern with your manager as long as all commitments, responsibilities and meetings are covered. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we are actively building a team that fully reflects and best supports the OCD community.
If you think this is the opportunity for you, please complete the application form attached. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are Recruiting for Development Officers in Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Join Inclusive North to delivery, The Phoenix Way programme and help drive meaningful, community-led change. As a Development Officer, you’ll play a vital role in growing partnerships, strengthening funding opportunities, and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative organisation where innovation and impact sit at the heart of everything we do. You’ll support partnership development, coordinate projects, and contribute to capacity-building activities that ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of TPW’s mission. Working closely with a passionate team and diverse stakeholders, you’ll help shape initiatives that create lasting social impact and strengthen local funding ecosystems.
If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive in collaborative environments, and want your work to make a real difference, this role offers the chance to grow, lead, and contribute to meaningful change.
We are recruiting for X2 FTE Development Officers in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
What We Offer:
- Salary of £32115
- Pension: 5% Contribution
- Perks: Private Health Care, 27 Days annual leave, Salary Sacrifice Scheme
How to Apply?
Please send your CV, along with a covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 (Font Size: 12) OR:
A CV or a short video (no longer than 5 minutes long) answering the following question:
What excites you most about this role, and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience? (Consider the requirements of the specification, as found below.)
Our mission is to empower racially minoritised communities by championing racial equity through research, policy, innovation, and collaboration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We’re seeking a Senior Campaigns Officer to join our fantastic Campaigns, Health Influencing and Policy team as we look to grow our impact across the UK and improve the lives of people affected by pancreatic cancer.
This exciting new role will take the lead on shaping and delivering our national policy campaigns. The post holder will work closely with the policy, campaigns, and communications teams to create campaigns which motivate and inspire our amazing supporters to help us achieve change. They will be a key part of our work to influence governments and other key stakeholders across the UK.
About you
You will be a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual with experience in campaigns, public affairs or policy, backed up by:
- A strong understanding of campaign development theory and knowledge of how to create and deliver precise, impactful campaigns
- The ability to understand complex information and translate this into simple and engaging campaign asks and impactful copy
- Experience of mobilising supporters on and offline to support campaigning and influencing activities
- A passion for tackling the deadliest common cancer and the ability to show sensitivity and empathy for people affected and their loved ones.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About working for us
This is a fast-paced organisation that is committed to making a difference.
Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About us
We are Pancreatic Cancer UK. We go above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease.
Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So we do more.
We bring more break throughs through research, more change through campaigning and more support through our expert nurses.
We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. We care more because people feel forgotten.
Because people with pancreatic cancer need more than hope.
Underpinning this vision are our three values:
- Courage
- Compassion
- Community
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
Safeguarding
PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.
Hybrid-working:
Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role.
How to apply
- Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role on our website's advert. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with Emily Waller (contact details are on our website's advert).
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Please note that interviews will be held in our office near London Bridge/Tower Hill station on the 27th and 28th Jan 2026.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research is at the heart of our charitable objectives at Sarcoma UK. The charity provides funding for research to understand sarcoma better, improve treatments and ultimately, make a difference to the lives of people affected by sarcoma. Since 2009, we’ve funded more than 100 projects, representing an investment of more than £10 million.
The Research Officer role enjoys a varied workload and brings the opportunity to work with autonomy and develop new skills within a friendly and dynamic team. You will work on a broad range of projects, including being involved with our grant management processes, working closely with the Research Manager and Director of Research, Policy and Support. The post-holder will also work closely with other departments across the charity, including producing engaging research communications content for print, online and social media, and will also have the opportunity to interact with senior researchers, clinicians and people affected by sarcoma.
This is an ideal role for someone with a scientific background and an active interest in research management, and it offers the opportunity to make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
Our Values
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and Key Responsibilites
Sarcoma UK’s research programme
- To support Sarcoma UK’s grant application processes under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include calls for proposals, identifying expert peer reviewers, administering a high-quality peer and lay review process, communication with applicants and potential applicants, administration of grant awards and supporting patient involvement.
- To provide support to the Grant Review Panel and Research Strategy Committee, including organising meetings and preparing minutes.
- To manage Sarcoma UK’s portfolio of active research grants, under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include use of grant management software for administration of newly awarded grants, monitoring progress of current grants, oversight of grant finances and reporting on final outputs.
- To support opportunities for patient involvement within the research programme, including managing a network of lay reviewers and facilitating new opportunities, with support from the Involvement and Volunteering Coordinator.
- To support new developments in Sarcoma UK’s research programme, including organising and attending events, collaborative funding calls and initiatives to support early career researchers.
Research Impact and Communications
- To monitor and gather outputs and long-term impact of research grants funded by Sarcoma UK and support in ensuring these are shared with internal and external audiences.
- To plan and produce engaging and reactive and proactive communications about sarcoma research, including website, social media, written and video content, working with the Research Manager and Communications Team to ensure our research activities and outcomes are shared with the sarcoma community and wider public.
- To proactively engage with grant holders to gather impactful insights and to support engaging communication about sarcoma research.
- To regularly review and update Sarcoma UK’s website with progress updates on research grants and promote funding opportunities.
- To support work undertaken by the Fundraising Team where required, such as lab tours and supplying information about funded grants for donor reports.
External relationships
- To be a point of contact for Sarcoma UK grant holders and their host institutions.
- To maintain positive relationships with Sarcoma UK’s research panels, potential grant applications, researchers and clinicians, and the wider sarcoma research community.
- To work directly with a range of people personally affected by sarcoma to place the voice of lived experience at the heart of our research programme.
General
- To support the integration of the research programme across Sarcoma UK.
- Attend Sarcoma UK events and contribute to the wider work of Sarcoma UK.
- Travel occasionally to meetings and events. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (time off in lieu will be given).
- Work flexibly and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, undertaking other duties as required to support the wider operations of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role sitting within the Marketing Planning team, created to establish ARUK’s Single Source of Marketing Truth. This role helps to establish marketing effectiveness as a core organisational capability at ARUK, ensuring objectivity on performance.
The Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer will work with the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager, to deliver robust audience insight, marketing performance measurement, and effective evaluation to inform marketing strategy. The role moves ARUK to a consistent, comparable measurement system that supports income growth, audience development and best use of marketing budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing Effectiveness & Performance Measurement
· With the support of the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, deliver and implement an ARUK Single Source of Truth (SSOT) dashboard for marketing performance.
· Build and maintain consistent KPIs, reporting methodologies and dashboards across all marketing disciplines.
· Analyse campaign performance across channels, providing objective insight on effectiveness, ROI, CPA, long-term value and audience movement through the funnel.
· Produce clear performance summaries and recommendations for senior leadership to guide future decision-making and budget optimisation.
· Identify what works, what doesn’t, and what should be scaled — ensuring learning is embedded into planning cycles by the Senior Planning Manager.
Audience Insight & Segmentation
· Working with the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, translate priority audience insights into actionable planning and targeting guidance for campaign and channel teams.
· Maintain and update audience personas, segmentation models and behavioural profiles in partnership with the Insight team.
· Support on ad hoc audience research (quantitative and qualitative) to inform proposition development, message testing and campaign design.
· Support the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager in ensuring all marketing activity is rooted firmly in audience needs and motivations.
Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
· Support the implementation and optimisation of new effectiveness tools, dashboards, analytics partners and measurement frameworks.
· Work closely with CRM, Data and Finance teams to ensure accurate, consistent flow of supporter, campaign and spend data.
· Identify gaps in data, insight or measurement and propose solutions to resolve them.
Stakeholder Engagement & Upskilling
· Present clear, insightful recommendations to senior leaders and campaign owners to guide investment and planning.
· Support training for teams on how to use insight, performance data and funnel metrics to improve campaign effectiveness.
· Champion a test-and-learn culture across the organisation.
Key Outputs
· A clear, agreed set of marketing performance measures and way of working for marketing evaluation used organisation wide.
· Increased understanding and clarity in how marketing success is defined and reported.
· Evidence of performance insight actively shaping planning, channel selection and investment.
· Improved ability to demonstrate marketing’s contribution to income and growth.
· Strong confidence from senior leaders in marketing effectiveness.
What we are looking for:
· Strong experience analysing marketing performance data across multiple channels (digital, brand, fundraising, PR, paid media etc.).
· Demonstrable experience designing or implementing measurement frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, or campaign reporting approaches.
· Experience working with audience insight (quantitative and qualitative) and translating this into practical recommendations for campaign planning or proposition development.
· Experience working with analytics, data, or CRM teams to extract, clean and interpret data into marketing strategy.
· Experience presenting insight and performance findings to senior stakeholders, with clear recommendations.
· Ability to interpret complex datasets, identify patterns, and turn evidence into actionable improvements.
· Highly analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Able to communicate complex information simply and compellingly.
· Curious, evidence-led mindset — always seeking to understand “what’s working and why”.
· Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing decision-making.
· High attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to plan and manage multiple insight or analysis workstreams simultaneously.
· Collaborative and proactive — able to work closely with Fundraising, Digital, Insight, Brand, Comms and Data teams
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 £36,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. 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 being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please 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 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2026
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Research and Involvement Officer to help us build on this momentum.
As a Research and Involvement Officer you will provide administrative support to the Head of Research Operations in managing our UK research portfolio, Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge funding and other UK-based funding programmes. This includes providing vital support in the pre- and post-award processes, working closely with research teams, internal colleagues and external stakeholders, as well as ensuring that information about Breakthrough T1D funding opportunities is communicated clearly through our website.
You will also play a key role in delivering our Patient and Public Involvement activities, including ensuring that opportunities to engage people who live with T1D in research are communicated clearly to people affected by T1D and the research community alike.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Supporting project management processes
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Use of project management software such grant management platforms or equivalent
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Providing support to committees/panels
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Awareness of Patient and Public Involvement and Participation
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Biomedical Sciences and research (Undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent)
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
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