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The Research Grants Officer’s role is to support the Research team to ensure that The Charity effectively delivers our Research Strategy: Accelerating a Cure and our grant programme.
You will assist with all aspects of our pre and post award management processes for all of our current and future funding schemes.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
With an enthusiasm and passion for the work of The Brain Tumour Charity you will have a life science background, a strong understanding of medical research and its funding. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal), a keen eye for details and enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Work with and assist the Research Team in the implementation of The Charity’s strategic goals and research strategy.
· Undertake research related projects to further the aims of The Charity to transform the research landscape to support people in living longer, better lives following a brain tumour diagnosis.
· Support the administration of The Charity’s grant application, monitoring and review processes, including liaising with academic researchers and assessment panels.
· Support the peer reviewing of submitted proposals by identifying expert reviewers for those areas, and ensuring reviews and scores are completed within strict deadlines.
· Organise and attend panel meetings including liaising with attendees and venues, preparing and distributing panel packs, and taking minutes and producing summaries where necessary.
· Monitor the progress of current grants through review of annual reports as well as regular engagement with The Charity’s funded researchers outside of reporting timelines.
· Detailed financial monitoring of awarded grants and maintain accurate records of expenditure.
· Maintain accurate electronic records to track grant applications and awarded grants.
· Respond to enquiries about The Charity’s funded research, research strategy and calls for applications from researchers, the public and colleagues within The Charity.
· Assist in ensuring the scientific accuracy of internal and external communications around the research programme, for example in feedback letters, mail outs, newsletters, website content and press releases.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: East Anglia – Home based with travel (within Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk)
Closing date: 10th April
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Health care, life insurance
We have a great opportunity for a Community Fundraiser (East Anglia) working for the ambitious and innovative team at Brain Tumour Research - dedicated to finding a cure for all brain tumours. This is an exciting role where you’ll help drive forward regional income, grow an engaged community fundraising base and inspire supporters across East Anglia. You’ll be joining a charity with unbounded ambition, a collaborative, passionate team and a mission that changes lives every day.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead community fundraising across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk — raising awareness, building relationships, and growing income as part of a regional target of £1.5 million. You’ll steward locally based supporters, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners, while also driving supporter recruitment for flagship campaigns such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope. You will manage multiple projects, seek new fundraising opportunities across your area, and work cross-functionally with PR, Marketing and the Research, Policy and Innovation teams. This role suits someone motivated, organised, empathetic and excited to make a tangible difference to those affected by brain tumours.
To be successful as the Community Fundraiser you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2928HB.
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.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: South East England – Home based with travel (within Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
Closing date: 10th April
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Health care, life insurance
We have a great opportunity for a Community Fundraiser (South East), to join the team at Brain Tumour Reseach - a charity dedicated to finding a cure for all brain tumours. This is an exciting role where you’ll help drive forward regional income, grow an engaged community fundraising base and inspire supporters across the South East. You’ll be joining a charity with unbounded ambition, a collaborative, passionate team and a mission that changes lives every day.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead community fundraising across the South East (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) — raising awareness, building relationships, and growing income as part of a regional target of £1.5 million. You’ll steward locally based supporters, with a particular focus on challenge events, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners, while also driving supporter recruitment for flagship campaigns such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope. You will manage multiple projects, seek new fundraising opportunities across your area, and work cross-functionally with PR, Marketing and the Research, Policy and Innovation teams. This role suits someone motivated, organised, empathetic and excited to make a real difference to those affected by brain tumours.
To be successful as the Community Fundraiser (South East) you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2927HB.
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.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Operating Officer to support our non-clinical operations.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will:
This is a key senior leadership role, critical to ensuring safe, effective and sustainable service delivery.
About you
You will bring:
Why join us?
Safeguarding & inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS where appropriate.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire

