Jobs for the Health sector
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events and creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) wants you on our team as our new Events Administrator!
We are at an ambitious and exciting stage, redesigning and expanding our portfolio of learning products and delivering a growing programme of in-person, online and hybrid events including major conferences like our Global AI Conference.
As our Events Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of meetings and conferences that make a real difference to clinical care. Working closely with our Conference Organiser and the wider Learning Team, as well as colleagues in marketing, sponsorship and external stakeholders, you’ll help us deliver events that inspire, educate and connect healthcare professionals worldwide.
What you’ll do
-
Support the planning and delivery of high-quality events across the UK and globally.
-
Coordinate logistics, manage registrations, and ensure delegates and speakers have an exceptional experience.
-
Work with subject matter experts, sponsors and partners to bring events to life.
-
Provide outstanding customer service and troubleshoot on the day to keep everything running smoothly.
What we’re looking for
-
Experience in event administration and logistics (in-person, online and hybrid).
-
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
-
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
-
Confidence using Microsoft Office and online event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
-
A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for delivering great experiences.
Why join us:
-
Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
-
Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
-
Modern working environment
-
Equipment provided to work from home
-
Generous annual leave allowance
-
Excellent pension scheme
-
Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
-
Employee Assistance Programme
If you think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 15 March 2025. First stage interviews are scheduled for 24 March 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following a strategic pause to reset the organisation with the help of an interim senior management team, we are now ready to recruit our long-term Chief Executive Officer.
Self Help UK (SHUK) provides holistic support and knowledge via close interaction with local communities, peer groups and volunteers to a) prevent long-term health conditions and b) help those with existing conditions to feel more confident, informed and supported in navigating their health journey in a way that works best for them.
Our values are empowering others, putting people first, acting with integrity and showing compassion.
We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to take us into the next phase of growth, with the following responsibilities:
- Forming relationships with local charities and funders in Nottinghamshire and wider East Midlands region, and building relationships within the Deaf community, locally and nationall
- Representing SHUK across relevant forums, networks, and platform
- Bringing funding into core/central functions and securing ongoing funding for existing and future projects
- Managing the operations of SHUK via a senior leadership team of managers and function leads
- Ensuring SHUK is compliant with charity and employer regulations, ensuring high standards of governance, transparency, and integrity
- Ensuring overall financial control of the organisation, supported by the Finance Manager, keeping a regular eye on the core and restricted cashflow
- Supporting the Board of Trustees by ensuring they are making decisions based on accurate information and context
- Ensuring all members of staff and volunteers are supported and developed
- Ensuring SHUK’s services are of high quality and have a positive impact on those who use them
- Driving continuous improvement in quality, standards, image, and reputation
The personal qualities this role needs are:
- A dynamic leader, with ideas and principles that align with those of SHUK
- Enthusiasm to take on a challenge, focused on ensuring SHUK has long-term sustainability
- Clear management abilities at all levels in order to challenge, engage, address issues and provide support
- Able to communicate a clear vision and strategy, with proven ability to translate vision into business plans
- Demonstrable understanding of charity finances, with strong budget management, financial planning skills and the ability to diversify income
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector, with direct experience of fundraising
- Knowledge of the current NHS plans, and the significance of health inequalities – able to make a case for its importance during bids
- Knowledge/understanding of the Deaf Community
- Experience of managing change and stabilising an organisation
- Business development/networking skills
- Able to pivot between strategy and transactional or work with others to provide those skills, leading through empowerment
- Active interest in and knowledge of the Nottingham/Nottinghamshire locality.
- Able to work in Nottingham at least one day per week
Background:
SHUK is a leading peer support organisation with over 40 years of experience in developing and delivering peer-led services. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities by embedding peer support principles into health and wellbeing initiatives. We have created a range of innovative programmes that help people living with cancer and other long-term health conditions to navigate challenges and take control of their health and wellbeing.
We work in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support on projects that make a real difference. These include national and local initiatives for the Deaf community, volunteer-led support for anyone affected by cancer, and prehabilitation services for those facing complex treatment. We are collaborating with our Integrated Care Board (ICB) on cancer projects, and work within our Integrated Care System (ICS) to strengthen partnerships and synergies with local health and care delivery, improve health literacy and increase cancer screening uptake among underserved communities in Nottingham. Looking ahead, we are exploring a new direction to position SHUK as a holistic, person-centred support provider, embedding peer support and volunteer-led activity at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to challenge health inequalities and enable people to feel confident, informed, and supported in shaping their own health journey.
A selection of causes covered by SHUK:
- Peer support
- Long-term health conditions
- Cancer diagnoses and prevention
- Voluntary sector support
- Health inequalities, including the deaf community
- Under-served communities
To apply for this role, please send the following by 31/03/26:
1. CV
2. Covering letter (no more than two pages of A4, outlining how you meet the criteria in this role description)
3. The names, job titles and contact details of two work-based referees, and if we have your permission to contact them pre or post interview stage.
Please note:
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels of the organisation. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or background.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and able to contribute.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £36,000 - £41,000
Contract: FTC until 31.12.2026
Location: Remote – 2 days per month in Bath office
Closing date: Wednesday 10th March
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Pension scheme, Staff discounts
We’re excited to be working with a small but mighty national charity dedicated to improving bone health and transforming the lives of people affected by osteoporosis. As they celebrate their incredible 40th anniversary, they’re entering a truly special year — with a major royal flagship event, a newly secured high?profile corporate partnership, and a whole calendar of activities that need an experienced, proactive and compassionate events professional at the heart of it all.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves bringing memorable experiences to life, thrives on building strong relationships, and wants their work to make a real, human difference. As the Special Events & Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering some of the most important moments in the charity’s year. You’ll lead the end to end planning and delivery of a prestigious royal event — managing logistics, liaising with palace and internal stakeholders, ensuring protocol is followed, and overseeing a first class guest experience on the day. You’ll also support a range of 40th anniversary activities and events for donors, partners and supporters.
To be successful as the Special Events & Partnerships Manager you will need:
- Significant experience managing high profile or VIP events
- Strong background in corporate partnerships, sponsorships or fundraising relationships
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2892EI.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
I am excited to be recruiting on behalf of an international membership organisation for an experienced events professional to support the delivery of a major international conference taking place in France in April. This is a full-time London based hybrid role, 2 days a week in office.
This is a fast paced, hands on contract role requiring immediate availability and full commitment through to the end of April, including travel to France from 11/12 April to 17 April.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Events, you will support the planning and delivery of a large scale international conference and associated governance and networking events.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating the conference programme
Managing abstract and registration systems
Liaising with keynote speakers, chairs and presenters
Acting as main contact for event enquiries and visa letters
Updating website content and supporting accreditation processes
Managing suppliers, logistics and travel arrangements
Providing full onsite support, including VIP and volunteer coordination
About You
You will demonstrate:
Proven experience delivering large conferences, ideally internationally
Strong experience with abstract and registration systems
Experience within the voluntary or membership sector
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and high level IT proficiency
Desirable: conference app development, budget management, supplier sourcing and additional languages such as French or Spanish.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience and interested in this assignment, please apply online today!
TPP are recruiting a Research Manager on behalf of our client, a global research charity.
This will be a 12-month fixed term contract based in London. Hybrid working 2 days in the office a week.
The role:
You will work closely with your team to monitor research grants, overseeing the development and implementation of the impact framework. As the Research Manager you will play a key role in shaping the approach to impact analysis evaluation, dissemination and stakeholder engagement. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to workshops and co-author publications. At predetermined times of the year, you may be also asked to contribute to the peer review process and drafting of feedback to funding applicants.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of scientific writing and summaries
- Used to working in a fast-paced academia or research administration setting
- Ideally a research background in health, biological sciences, nutrition, clinical studies or similar
- Examples of team leadership or direct line management
- Natural ability to communicate science to audiences
Salary: £44,000 - £46,000
Closing date: 30th January
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
St Peter’s Hospice are looking to recruit a Band 6 Nurse or Health Care Professional to join our Hospice at Home team, providing specialist end‑of‑life care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
If you are a dedicated, compassionate and proactive clinician with a passion for supporting patients in the last weeks of life, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Band 6 clinician within our Hospice at Home service, you will work autonomously in patients' homes, providing high‑quality clinical, practical and emotional support to individuals in the last four weeks of life and to their families.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Visiting patients to review symptom control and assess care needs
- Providing expert end‑of‑life care advice and support
- Undertaking remote assessments where needed to prioritise care safely
- Working closely with community and primary care teams to ensure timely, coordinated responses
- Collaborating with CHC and other hospice teams, with access to senior nurse and medic advice
- Supporting a caseload that increasingly includes both malignant and non‑malignant conditions, reflecting community frailty and long‑term health needs
As a Band 6, you will act as a clinical lead and role model for a large team of Senior Palliative Care Support Workers, offering clinical supervision and supporting them in work that can be emotionally demanding.
This is a rewarding yet challenging role, requiring confidence, resilience and a strong background in community and end‑of‑life care.
About the person
We are looking for a clinician who is:
- Experienced in providing care within patients’ homes
- Skilled in end‑of‑life and palliative care
- A clear, compassionate communicator
- Confident working independently and making clinical decisions
- A supportive team member who can lead by example
Experience in remote assessment is desirable.
A full driving licence, appropriate insurance and access to a vehicle for shifts are essential.
What we can offer you
- Band 6 equivalent salary (£38,682 - £46,580 FTE, dependent on experience)
- 30 hours per week, 4 in 7 days per week
- Permanent position
- A supportive employer with a strong culture of professional development
- Opportunities to enhance your specialist skills through extensive in‑house and external training options
- A friendly, highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- The chance to make a significant difference to patients and families at one of the most important times in their lives
We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and bank holidays within a flexible shift time pattern.
Interview Date: W/C 16th March 2026
Evidence of vaccination history or immunity tests will be required.
Please note the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Strictly no agencies
We’re St Peter’s Hospice, a local charity that provides free adult hospice care for everyone that needs our support.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a new and exciting opportunity for Band 6 Palliative Nurse Specialists to join the Access Community Nurse Specialist Team here at St Peter’s Hospice, Brentry.
The Access CNS Team work between 07:45 and 20:00, 7 days a week to manage the clinical Advice Line, taking calls from external healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
The team also lead our new, nurse led outpatient clinics, assessing patients who are well enough to attend an appointment in Brentry.
About the role
As a specialist nurse working at the forefront of the hospice, you will be a key resource, providing evidence based, contemporary support and advice.
You will need knowledge and experience of palliative care, excellent communication skills, the ability to confidently and dynamically prioritise an unpredictable workload and a passion to continuously improve and develop.
Whilst working predominantly autonomously, you will have the support of the wider hospice team, regular clinical supervision and exposure to wider teaching and development of your skills/knowledge.
Working as a Palliative Access Community Nurse Specialist requires a core skill set
• Holistic assessment via phone and face to face within our outpatient clinics
• Problem solving, decision making, symptom control and prescribing advice
• Advance care planning and completion of Respect plus
• Joint working / signposting with internal and external MDT
The team work a mix of long and short shifts over 7 days.
What we can offer you
- Band 6 equivalent salary (£38,682 - £46,580 FTE, dependent on experience)
- Either 37.5 or 30 hours per week
- Permanent position
- A supportive employer with a strong culture of professional development
- Opportunities to enhance your specialist skills through extensive in‑house and external training options
- A friendly, highly skilled multidisciplinary team
You will be given excellent support to develop your nursing skills into a specialist role. There are opportunities for professional development and specialist training in palliative care, including Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning and Independent Prescribing.
Interview Date: Wed 25th March 2026
Evidence of vaccination history or immunity tests will be required.
Please note the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Strictly no agencies
We’re St Peter’s Hospice, a local charity that provides free adult hospice care for everyone that needs our support.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trust Fundraising Support Officer
Hours: Part-time 14 - 17.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
DBS: A basic check will be required
About Us
At Epilepsy Action, we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
As we achieve the goals in our 2024 – 2030 strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.
We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.
If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Trust Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing fundraising team. 2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in further growing our income.
This new role will play a key part in delivering funding from Trusts, Foundations and other funders across the UK, supporting the Senior Trust Fundraising Officer to maximise our income. You will be responsible for making small-scale grant applications, and for growing our grants portfolio through identifying new funding opportunities.
There will be a range of projects to work on, providing vital support to ensure that we are increasing the number of warm funders who regularly support the charity.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Build up a strong pipeline of prospective funders by researching trusts that align with Epilepsy Action’s vision and strategy
- Secure income from small-scale charitable trusts, foundations, and other grant makers to meet individual and team targets
- Ensure timely thanking, updates and reporting for all grants and donations from our rolling programme of applications
- Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities
At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
About you?
We are looking for a dedicated fundraiser who has:
- Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools
- Proven communication, writing and editing skills
- Proven experience of securing donations, grant income or new business
- Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools
- Organisational skills, is detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines
Interested?
If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal or alternatively if you still have some questions before applying you can contact us for a friendly informal chat.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 23rd March 2026
Informal Chat: These will be arranged on an ongoing basis as applications are reviewed
Interviews: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Recruitment Process: We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30-minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to a formal interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.
The role
The Events Assistant will support our Engagement Officers in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the events and outreach, such as our Fellas’ Forums and Fellas’ Fairs. Working alongside the Engagement Officer, Engagement Manager, Office Administrator, and wider team, they will assist in the promotion, organisation, facilitation, and evaluation of events and engagement activities, including large-scale events.
They will support a range of administrative and practical tasks, demonstrating strong organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and confidence in completing delegated responsibilities. This role will require travel across Essex and occasionally beyond. Please note some events will take place during evenings and weekends.
The Events Assistant will also contribute to wider engagement initiatives, including both traditional and innovative outreach methods, such as digital engagement or film-based activities, supporting project outcomes and community participation.
Working as part of the HWE team, the Events Assistant will help ensure that events, projects, and activities are well-coordinated, inclusive, and delivered in line with the principles and standards outlined in the HWE Strategic Plan.
To work with HWE staff, and especially the Business Planning Team, to support the delivery of high-quality and well-organised HWE ongoing forums and events. This includes:
-
project planning, to ensure that the aims, objectives, and outcome plans are in place and that the intended activity is likely to achieve those outcomes; that suitable milestones and monitoring are in place; that budgets are realistic and represent best value; and that risks have been assessed.
-
project delivery, including working with and coordinating HWE ambassadors and staff, as well as external partners/stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, to ensure that HWE projects and events are delivered according to plan;
-
ensuring that project delivery is on time and on budget, and that risk mitigations are in place;
-
working with the HWE communications team to ensure that there is a PR and communications plan in place, and that it is implemented as appropriate;
-
ensuring that projects/events are evaluated appropriately, that outcomes are monitored, and that feedback is captured and provided to stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
-
Demonstrable experience of working on projects and/or events.
-
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing a potentially unpredictable workload.
-
Knowledge and experience of using IT systems.
-
Experience and knowledge of social media and its applications.
-
Experience of community outreach and engagement.
-
Ability to carry out events in evenings / weekends as required.
-
To conduct other tasks and duties as considered reasonable by the CEO.
This role involves a Level 3 Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute.
We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
For 30 years, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal has helped transform children’s healthcare in Bristol, funding pioneering treatment, facilities and research at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital. By uniting philanthropy with world-class medicine, the charity enables clinicians to deliver exceptional care and improve outcomes for babies and children across the South West and beyond. Our long-standing partnership with Aardman underpins the charity’s national profile and reach, while initiatives such as Cots for Tots and Gromit Unleashed demonstrate the scale, creativity and impact of our work. As The Grand Appeal continues to grow in scale, complexity and long-term investment commitments, we are creating a new Group Financial Controller role to strengthen financial leadership across the organisation and its subsidiary activities. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the charity. The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation’s financial systems, commitments and reporting remain robust, transparent and capable of supporting ambitious future plans - from major capital projects to long-term programme investment. Working closely with senior leadership and external advisers, the Group Financial Controller will help ensure that donor funds are stewarded responsibly and that the charity remains financially resilient as it evolves and grows. The role also covers the charity’s significant commercial and retail activity delivered through its trading subsidiary, requiring clear financial visibility of trading performance, margins and income streams. You will ensure this activity is reflected confidently within group reporting, supporting disciplined growth and long-term financial resilience. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate at both operational and strategic levels. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial governance in a growing, high-impact charity where financial leadership directly enables better outcomes for children and families. If you are motivated by purpose, value, integrity and want your work to have real-world impact, we would love to hear from you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance & Operations
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Oxford
- Salary: £85,000 per annum
- Closing date: 26th March 2026 at 12 noon
Join Helen & Douglas House as our next Director of Finance & Operations
Help to shape the future of the world’s first children’s hospice and make a profound difference to the lives of local families.
Helen & Douglas House has been supporting children living with life‑limiting conditions and their families for more than 40 years. We are a place of compassion, expertise and unwavering commitment — and now, we are searching for an exceptional Director of Finance & Operations to help ensure we build upon our unique legacy of innovative and impactful care and support.
A role with purpose. A role with impact.
As a key member of our Executive Team and working closely with our CEO and Board of Trustees, you will be at the heart of strategic decision making — ensuring our resources, systems and operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with the needs of the children and families we serve. This is an opportunity to influence the long-term sustainability of a truly special organisation at an important and exciting time for the hospice sector.
What you’ll lead
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Estates & Operations, Information Systems, Data & Governance, Risk, Health & Safety and our Project Management Office.
- Providing insightful financial leadership to help shape our strategic plans.
- Oversee the annual corporate planning and budget cycle.
- Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
- Lead our Estates & Facilities strategy, ensuring our buildings and environments remain safe, high quality and fit for purpose.
- Guide the development of an effective organisational information systems strategy.
- Support and empower a talented cohort of Heads of Department — fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence.
- Act as a trusted ambassador to regulators, partners, advisors and donors.
Who we’re looking for
You will be:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
- A strategic and inspirational leader with experience overseeing diverse operational functions.
- Skilled at navigating complexity, shaping strategy and driving organisational performance.
- An exceptional communicator, able to build trust and confidence with stakeholders at every level.
- Passionate about making a meaningful difference through high quality, sustainable charitable services.
Experience in the non‑profit or healthcare sector is welcome but not essential — what matters most is your leadership, values and ability to deliver impact.
Why join us?
At Helen & Douglas House, every decision you make directly supports children and families facing life-limiting conditions. You will join a committed, values driven Executive Team and help to lead an organisation with a powerful mission and deep community roots. If you’re motivated by our purpose and ready to bring your expertise to an organisation where your leadership will truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us secure an impactful and sustainable future for Helen & Douglas House and the families we serve.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Action for ME
Action for ME is the only charity in the UK providing support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME. The charity was founded by Sue Finlay in 1987 and since then has been taking holistic approach so we can make an impact on multiple fronts - from amplifying the voices of people affected by ME in Government and leading on breakthrough research, to providing "lifeline" support and unique healthcare services on a daily basis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes referred to and diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, fluctuating disease, causing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM), sleep problems, problems with thinking and memory (brain fog), pain and crushing fatigue. There are an estimated 1.3 million people living with ME or ME-like symptoms, including PEM, in the UK alone.
Even in its so-called mildest form, ME can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about ME means patients can experience disbelief, and even discrimination, from friends, family, health and social care professionals, employers and teachers.
For the first time there is an increased awareness of post viral illness because of the Covid -19 pandemic. After decades of neglect this offers Action for ME an opportunity to accelerate our work for people with ME in a way we have never been able to do before.
Job Purpose
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to accelerate research and transform the lives of millions of people with ME and Long Covid. We are seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager for Sequence ME & Long Covid, a new research initiative designed to explore the root causes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Long Covid using large-scale, long-read whole-genome sequencing.
By developing and delivering strategic partnerships and funding strategy, you will work as part of team committed to making change happen through whole genome sequencing (WGS) of 18,000 people, the largest ever WGS in the world of any disease.
Sequence ME & Long Covid aims to pinpoint potential targets for treatment and bring us closer to meaningful clinical advances. Led by Action for ME, the partnership includes the University of Edinburgh, Oxford Nanopore Technology (who will provide the long-read technology), the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and people with lived experience of ME, who have joined to seek funding for Sequence ME and Long Covid. Together, this multidisciplinary team brings world-class expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, co-production and ME research.
If you have experience of securing significant funding or investment for research, producing high quality communication materials and a commitment to coproduction and lived experience involvement in research or service design, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Partnerships and Business Development
-
Develop and deliver a business development strategy for the Sequence ME & Long Covid (SMELC) study to secure £6m funding for the first phase of scientific research (whole genome sequencing of 9,000 already secured samples from people with ME).
-
Lead on high level applications for funding to high potential strategic partners and research funding partners.
-
Work with the current partnership to mobilise the study and ensure effective plans and governance are in place.
-
Maintain and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities.
Communications and Engagement
-
Contribute to engagement and communications activities to market Sequence ME and Long Covid effectively.
-
Create materials to support effective engagement with potential and current partners.
-
As part of business and partnership development, develop pitch decks and proposals tailored to different audiences.
-
Support fundraising efforts by contributing to communications materials for philanthropy and major donor engagement.
-
Ensure that people with lived experience remain at the heart of planning and delivery.
Other Key Accountabilities
-
To attend Action for ME meetings and courses as required.
-
To work collaboratively with Action for ME and the study team colleagues across all teams.
-
Keep up to date with the latest research, best practice and comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, working within the organisation’s policies and procedures and ensuring that good practice is observed at all times.
-
Maintain confidentiality in line with relevant policy and procedure, ensuring data consent processes have been followed in relation to data protection.
-
Positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times.
-
Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Line Manager or any member of the Management Team.
The full recruitment pack can be found on our recruitment website.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
About Battle Cancer Program
The Battle Cancer Program is a growing charity that supports people affected by cancer through fitness, community, and connection. We work in partnership with gyms, coaches, and supporters across the UK to deliver impactful programmes that improve physical and mental wellbeing.
As we continue to grow, we are investing in our fundraising and digital presence to strengthen sustainability, increase visibility, and share the stories that make our work so powerful.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and creative Fundraising & Social Media Co-ordinator to support income generation and raise the profile of the charity through engaging digital content and coordinated fundraising activity.
This is a part-time role (15 hours per week), ideal for someone looking to build or expand their charity fundraising and communications experience. There is clear scope for the role to increase to 22.5 hours per week as fundraising income and capacity grow.
The role will involve occasional travel to Battle Cancer events and participating gyms, capturing content, building relationships, and helping to raise brand awareness across our community.
You will work closely with the Charity Director and Program Co-ordinator and play a key role in shaping how we engage supporters, partners, and the wider fitness community.
Key Responsibilities
-
Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals
-
Manage and schedule social media content across key platforms
-
Create engaging posts, stories, and supporter updates
-
Attend Battle Cancer events to capture content and support fundraising activity
-
Visit participating gyms to create content, highlight programme delivery, and raise brand awareness
-
Support gym-led, community, and event fundraising initiatives
-
Assist with donor stewardship and supporter communications
-
Track and report on fundraising and social media performance
As the role develops (and hours increase), responsibilities may expand to include:
-
Leading fundraising campaigns and appeals
-
Supporting corporate partnerships and sponsorship
-
Greater ownership of fundraising strategy and reporting
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
-
Has experience or a strong interest in fundraising, communications, or digital engagement
-
Is confident creating content in live environments (events, gyms, community settings)
-
Is comfortable travelling to events and partner locations
-
Has strong written communication and storytelling skills
-
Is organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload
-
Is passionate about the charity sector and our mission
Experience in a charity, events, or fundraising environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
-
Flexible working hours and location
-
Employer pension contribution
-
Supportive and values-driven working environment
-
Opportunity to grow the role and hours as the charity develops
-
The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part Time (21 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term to end of January 2028.
Salary: £26,100 – £28,200 pro rata (£43,500 - £47,000 FTE)
This is an important project working in partnership with Government, the NHS, partners and affected communities as part of national memorial activities to reflect on the impact of Covid-19 for people across the UK.
The contract is linked to the anticipated development and delivery timeline of the Reflection Spaces project, which is the primary focus of the role.
Key Relationships: Programme Leads, COO, Director of Strategic Engagement, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners
Overall Purpose
The Project Manager will work with NHS member charities and key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a high-profile programme of activity alongside key partners and those with lived experience to create memorial reflection spaces for communities most impacted by COVID-19. This is referred to in this document at the ‘Reflection Spaces’ project.
You will bring a dynamic, can do approach to support the design and delivery of the Reflection Spaces project, ensuring collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including our identified NHS Member Charities, voluntary sector organisations, funders, evaluators and government officials to create beautiful high quality and reflective spaces supportive of those experiencing bereavement with creative elements to mark their significance.
It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including our member charities, NHS trusts, funders, evaluators, and government officials, and ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully.
Overall Objectives
To support the design and implementation of new sensory reflection spaces that create a living memory and legacy for communities of those lost during the pandemic. The new COVID-19 memorials will be created across the country that reflect the importance of green spaces to the nation during the pandemic for health and wellbeing, and to bring people together in remembrance and commemoration to those who have experienced loss.
To convene and engage stakeholders to inform the national elements of the project including development of the creative brief, ensuring a golden thread that brings all of the locally funded projects together.
You will coordinate teams, stakeholders and partners to ensure high quality delivery, excellent interpretation and relevance through codesign to represent the user needs from established steering and engagement groups to ensure quality and impact.
You may also be required to oversee other NHS Charities Together initiatives successfully so they deliver on their objectives, managing stakeholders, and are delivered on time and to budget - in particular the Green Communities project, which is an existing grant programme with NHS Charities to create and improve green spaces and help improve the nation’s health.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design and Development
- Work with the Programme Leads and SRO to develop the Reflection Spaces project from design to implementation considering sustainability and legacy of local project design and implementation with NHS charity members.
- Managing high profile stakeholder relationships and partners across government, horticultural partners and bereavement organisations to codesign the programme of activity and/or high level design brief to guide local project delivery.
- Establish evaluation requirements for the programme and projects delivered at a local level and in line with partners involved, leading processes to convene, capture and share evidence, data and insight to support knowledge of impact for users of the spaces. Commission and manage external evaluations where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims.
- Plan funding aspects of the programme allocating awards to chosen NHS Charities able to support the requirements of the spaces as per brief.
- Develop project plans with clear objectives, timelines, milestones and manage and monitor associated budget, ensuring that projects are financially sustainable and cover our costs.
Delivery and Management
- Lead initiatives, in particular the Reflection Spaces project, to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
- Establish and oversee robust project governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout
- Regularly review and monitor impact against the goals of the programme, ensuring the benefits and impact we seek are being achieved
- Provide line management of staff where required, such as the Senior Projects Officer working across our other related greening projects
- Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and ensuring team members are empowered
- Support or lead the process of securing appropriate partnership propositions, selecting service contracts or grant arrangements where appropriate, with regard to considerations such as control and VAT efficiency. Where multiple potential partners exist, ensure we have effective decision making to select the most appropriate partnerships in line with our strategic criteria, either through procurement or application assessments and establish appropriate tender processes for artistic commissioning.
- Manage contracts or grant arrangements with external partners, including evaluators and delivery organisations, delegating as required; lead or support negotiations as needed and ensure partners meet their obligations.
- Oversee and manage the delivery of the Greener Communities project to completion.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, NHS trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce and steer projects collaboratively.
- Facilitating and supporting engagement to harness lived experience voice to inform the design and delivery of locally delivered projects to ensure relevance and suitability of spaces and also to support national commemoration events such as the National Day of Reflection.
- Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
- Provide support and guidance to member charities through the projects we fund, enabling high quality spaces and user experience and outcomes.
- Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for NHS Charities Together and NHS charities
- Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders – including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally and bringing your experience of greening for health.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to plan commemorative events around the National Day of Reflection and to support the design of communication plans.
Creative Arts Installation
- Lead the creative arts commissioning aspects of the Reflection Spaces project in collaboration with partners to ensure spaces have interpretation and recognition around their purpose and also any installation artwork featuring across all sites acting as the golden thread for the programme.
- Identify and build effective relationships with new stakeholders and funders who are required for the artistic aspects of the Reflection Spaces project to support ambition, working collaboratively to secure income such Arts Council applications or equivalent for the devolved nations such as Creative Scotland.
- Establish creative steering groups that help to codesign artistic aspects that will establish interpretation of the spaces and create a ‘golden thread’ unifying the spaces
Other duties
- Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values of Human, Collaborative and Pioneering, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
- Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
- Work with organisational systems to capture and share stakeholder interactions in a timely manner
- Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
REF-227 012
Salary: £32,050 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Fleet, Hampshire Office
Closing date: 6 March
Benefits: Collaborative and innovative culture, flexible hybrid working, TOIL for out?of?hours work, and a generous suite of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
We are delighted to be partnering with The Brain Tumour Charity to recruit a Challenge Events Officer. The Brain Tumour Charity is bold, ambitious, and community-first — united by a mission to accelerate a cure and improve life for those impacted by this devastating disease.
As Challenge Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing portfolio of challenge and third-party events, from flagship national moments like the London Marathon, Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon, through to a growing pipeline of innovative fundraising opportunities. You’ll provide exceptional stewardship to supporters, build meaningful long-term relationships, and work closely with event providers to ensure a first-class experience for every participant.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience delivering challenge or fundraising events
- Strong relationship building skills and a passion for excellent supporter stewardship
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organised, and communicate confidently
- Experience working with a CRM to steward supporters and track engagement
- A collaborative, energetic approach and enthusiasm for the charity’s mission
To discuss this role informally, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and take a relationship led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2886EI when applying.

