Head of National Business Development and Contracting
Location: London
Department: National Project
Salary Details: £40,712 - £49,671

About KIDS 
KIDS are a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability or impairment, from birth through to 25 years.  Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations. We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

About The Role 
This is a very exciting opportunity for a senior business development professional with service delivery experience. As part of the Operational Leadership team you will take responsibility for the development and delivery of a national income strategy for KIDS identifying and securing new income streams, whilst supporting local areas with regional tendering opportunities.

The overall purpose of this role is to grow KIDS portfolio of national projects by identifying, evaluating and realising opportunities for development of existing national projects and funding and development of new projects.

Through line management of the Contract and Tenders Manager the successful candidate will support with the development and realisation of regional business plans and efficient contract management.

In collaboration with the National Operations Director you will ensure that we have a thorough understanding of the opportunities in our market/sector and that we are sufficiently well positioned to have the best possible chance of securing new work.

About You
To be able to carry out this role it is essential that you have the following characteristics:

• Analytical, commercially-minded and strategic thinker.
• Extensive experience working within a similar role within children’s or adult services i.e., Business Development, Operations, Strategy Manager/Director.
• Extensive experience of managing a budget of at least 1.5 million.
• Significant experience of bid writing and tender submission.
• Evidence of winning new business.
• Demonstrable experience of local and national government commissioning processes.
• Demonstrable experience of managing the lifecycle of complex service delivery projects.
• Demonstrable experience of developing models for service delivery.

Closing Date: 5 December 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job desription and complete the application process.

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All children and young people we work with must, at all times, feel safe. KIDS practices safer recruitment. For certain roles successful applicants will be required to carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KIDS is a disability Confident Committed Employer and an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

No agencies please.

Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Mental Health Reform now seeks a CEO who has the knowledge, skills and experience to build on MHR’s current reputation as an authoritative, consensus voice, and work with the Board to advance the advocacy programme and mobilise public and political support for a step change in the government’s and HSE’s response to current failings in the mental health system.

Working closely with the Board, the Chief Executive Officer leads the delivery of the overall strategic and operational plan of MHR, implements the organisation’s strategy to influence reform of the mental health system in Ireland and advises the Board on the strategic development of the organisation.

Main responsibilities:

Organisational development

• Work with the Board to grow and sustain Mental Health Reform as a national coalition on mental health
• Manage Mental Health Reform’s programme of work
• Act as chief strategist and advisor to the Board on the long-term strategic plan for MHR
• Develop and implement campaigns and operational plans to deliver the strategic plan
• Sustain and grow MHR’s membership base and activist network, and oversee MHR’s membership structure

Campaigns and representation

• Oversee and advance the development and implementation of effective lobbying and campaigns programme
• Establish and maintain influencing relationships with key targets and allies
• Act as the primary spokesperson and lead public relations for MHR with responsibility for building its image, profile and reputation in line with Board policy
• Oversee the development and updating of policy positions on behalf of MHR
• Represent MHR at external forums and on Government committees

Management

• Develop annual operational plans and budget and agree KPIs with the Board
• Ensure adequate measurement systems are in place so KPIs can be monitored and reported
• Support the preparation of the agenda and board papers for Board meetings
• Be responsible for the prudent fiscal management of MHR’s operational budget
• Oversee procedures to fulfil regulatory and funder contractual requirements
• Manage the recruitment and performance of staff and externally contracted resources in line with good practice and legal requirements

Fundraising

• Lead the organisation in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• Grow and maintain relationships with major donors and funders
• Identify grant opportunities and submit grant applications

Personal Requirements

Essential

The successful candidate will have:

• Track record of successful leadership and management of an organisation and team
• Proven record implementing and delivering on strategic vision and goals of an organisation
• Proven leadership, decision making, and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to engage with a range of audiences and to build effective relationships with political, public sector, media, funder, service user and professional groups
• Proven capacity for innovation, strategic thinking and decision making
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the capacity to operate in a complex and challenging legal environment
• Commitment to the vision and values of MHR with the passion and ability to mobilise members and activists at local and national level to influence mental health reform
• Knowledge of the policy environment in health, social change or related areas

How to Apply

Please go to the CEO Recruitment link on the MHR website and submit your application without delay.

Enquiries/Further information

Please contact Paddy Collins, Torc Consulting if you wish to discuss this role, or request further information, on +353 1 662 3020.

Straight Talking is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive who shares our vision to raise the aspirations and achievements of teenage mothers and young fathers who drive the organisation from the ground up. Trained as peer educators, teenage parents deliver a programme in schools on the realities and implications of early parenthood plus relationships education.  The charity is currently expanding its work both geographically and its service, adding new programmes to enable pupils to make educated and positive choices for their future.

Job Title:  Chief Executive

Hours / Contract: 4 or 5 days pw/ permanent

Salary: £55K (or pro-rata for 4 days pw)

Location:  London

We are working in partnership with Emmaus Greenwich, a charity that provides a home and meaningful work for up to 35 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.  Their goal is to help homeless people regain their self-respect and move on to independent living when they are ready.

Emmaus Greenwich is now seeking to appoint their new Chief Executive who will be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall strategy, direction, development, and management of the Community and of the business and social enterprise activities. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and will be responsible for leading the organisation through significant changes, embedding an expanded organisation, building on and managing the established staff team and developing strategic partnerships.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Significant leadership and management skills in a growing organisation
• Experience in retail and commercial management
• Proven strategic management experience
• Financial and budget management skills
• Experience in facilities management
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• An empathy and genuine interest in working with vulnerable people

You will be a natural communicator, with a participative and inclusive management style. Self-motivated and proactive, you will be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and recognise, respond and adapt to changing environments and systems, identify opportunities and act on them. You will also have a calm and supportive nature, and be able to manage stress and high pressure situations effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement quoting our reference JO1721.

For any further information, please contact Jenny Warner, Managing Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 9 December 2019 (although early application is encouraged)

Interview dates: 19 & 20 December 2019

Fundraising Executive

Every day brings new challenges for our client. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world.

It’s the ground-breaking research that our client has in common with Sparks, the children’s medical research charity, and the two charities came together in February 2017 to jointly fund only the highest quality of researchers all across the UK, and to respond to the severe underfunding in child health research.

Externally, Sparks’ charity number, brand and fundraising continues to be separate from that of our client charitys, but internally, they work in a completely integrated way, which has resulted in many benefits and opportunities for both charities.

Their staff help to raise vital funds for the hospital but are also in the unique position of representing both charities under the Charity Family banner. While the two charities live under the same roof, their fundraising activities and ways of working are different, and this gives their teams huge opportunity to think differently, innovate and play different roles in both charities abilities to reach their goals.

They have just entered an exciting new phase in Sparks’ fundraising history. One in three children with a rare condition won’t live to celebrate their fifth birthday. Their research can save their lives. A better future for critically ill children starts with you.

The No Time to Lose campaign is a four-year multichannel fundraising campaign providing a single, unifying £10m target and messaging for all forms of Sparks’ fundraising. Externally, this will provide the urgency supporters need to get involved, demonstrate the impact they can have more easily, and inspire them to talk about Sparks to their networks.

Position: Fundraising Executive
Location: WC1N, Central London
Job type: Full Time, 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £Competitive

Closing date: Internal applications 5pm 20th November 2019
External applications: 5pm 11th December 2019

About the role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Challenge Events team on a 6 month fixed-term basis as a Fundraising Executive leading on Sparks activity. The post-holder will be responsible for delivering the current portfolio as well as being able to employ their creative side to help drive forward growth and innovation.

The role will also include delivery on some events, offering exposure and involvement across both charities.

About the team:

The Challenge Events team manages a diverse portfolio of third party mass participation events across both the Sparks and our client brands, including running, cycling, trekking and obstacle events. This is an exciting role with the opportunity to grow their existing events, while identifying new opportunities that can increase Sparks income and supporter base.

About you:

You will be a strong team player, a great communicator and a fundraiser who is happy taking ownership of all Sparks activity including project delivery and participant care. You will also be able to offer strategic input with a view to help drive growth through the marketing and engagement plans alongside the company portfolio.

Specifically, the ideal candidate will have:

- Experience of managing the development and delivery of a portfolio of third party challenge events.
- Proven ability to develop, deliver and manage marketing strategies, meeting or exceeding income and recruitment KPIs.
- The ability to manage multiple key projects across a team, balancing a diverse workload and seeking opportunities to increase efficiencies.
- Excellent supporter relationship skills, with proven experience of maximising supporter retention and delivering lifetime value.
- Confidence acting as a Sparks lead across the charity with an enterprising spirit able to push through innovations, new ways of working, and identify opportunities to grow Sparks income and supporter base.

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - they offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of their website before you apply.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Due to the large number of applications they receive, they are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from them within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, they hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future.

You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Coordinator, Philanthropy Assistant, Philanthropy Executive, Philanthropy Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 90367

We are looking for a Data Protection Manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract.

An exciting opportunity to obtain a unique insight into the UK’s leading theatre company, this part-time, flexible role would suit an individual with an interest in the performing arts.

As Data Protection Manager, you would be responsible for providing the necessary assurance, support and guidance to ensure the National Theatre meets its obligations under GDPR.

For this role we are seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager who is capable of working independently, with strong analytical and communication skills, who is diligent, proactive, collaborative, organised and has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgement, and strategic thinking. A natural relationship builder who is confident working with people at all levels, you will be able to see the bigger picture as well as focusing on the details, grasping the root cause of issues and making practical recommendations.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch via the link.

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through the National’s Online Recruitment System by the closing date.

The closing date for the receipt of your application is: 12:00 noon, Monday 9th December 2019

For any queries, please contact the HR Department.

We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

• An opportunity to lead the organisation into a new and exciting chapter
• Promoting the use of Gaelic in every day community life

About Our Client

An Comunn Gaidhealach (An Comunn) is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Scottish Charity. It exists for the promotion of the language and culture of the Gaels.

Their main office base is Inverness.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chair and Board of Directors the successful person will be responsible for the following:-

• Establish and manage a process of continuous development for annual delivery of the Royal National Mod and 18 Provincial Mods
• Effective communication and development of the Membership
• Liaising with current and identifying new sponsors while accessing all sources of funding from both Public and Private sources
• Promoting the use of Gaelic in every day community life
• Promoting the study and development of the Gaelic Language, literature, music, drama and all other related art forms
• Actively seeking official recognition and use of Gaelic as a living language and national asset by local, national and other agencies, by co-operating with all other organisations involved with the development and promotion of Gaelic language and culture
• Acting as a strong figurehead for the charity; a positive ambassador with external partners and a positive leader and role model for employees and volunteers
• Directing the organisation's operations, managing its resources, compliance with legal requirements, and ensuring good practice in all aspects of its work
• Organisational Governance
• Financial Management
• Leadership, will bring an inclusive leadership style
• Advocacy and Partnership Development

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

Fluent in Gaelic, both verbal and written

• Financial Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding people management skills coupled with the ability to adapt your management style to suit circumstances and individuals
• Experience of representing an organisation at a senior level with key stakeholders including Government and high-profile funders/sponsors
• Robust knowledge of Charity Governance, Policies and statutory requirements
• A track record in driving successful fundraising and courting potential sponsors
• Personal drive, energy, integrity and adaptability
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Inclusive and flexible, with a consultative approach to leadership while creating a positive and pro-active impact

Desirable

• Ideally you will have an understanding of Scots Law (from a contract negotiation perspective)

What's on Offer

• Salary commensurate with the seniority of the role
• Company car allowance
• Pension

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14054756Z

Philanthropy Executive / Fundraising Executive

You will join Our client as a Philanthropy Executive, responsible for supporting fundraising activity to provide engagement, stewardship, communications and events support across an exciting spectrum of campaigns and activities.

Philanthropy Executive Responsibilities:

Do you want to develop your major gift fundraising skills within a professional, fun and supportive environment? This could be your opportunity to hone your abilities and knowledge in a charity where your contribution can really make a difference to the future of child health.

As a Philanthropy Executive, you will be joining a high performing and committed fundraising team on a fixed term basis to provide maternity cover. Working closely with individual fundraisers and another Philanthropy Executive. Key areas of focus over the coming year will include fundraising towards a major new Sight and Sound Centre and the next phase of the charity’s giving initiative, the Tick Tock Club.

Philanthropy Executive Requirements:

- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
- An understanding of major gift fundraising and the high net-worth community.
- A positive ‘can-do’ approach with the energy and drive to take ownership of a varied workload in a busy environment.
- A commitment to child health.

About Our Cleint:

Every day brings new challenges. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Our clients Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - they offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Location: WC1N, Central London

Job type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!

Closing date: 5pm 6 December 2019

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Coordinator, Philanthropy Assistant, Philanthropy Executive, Philanthropy Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 90301

The executive assistant is responsible for The Good Law Project's day to day administration, for maintaining the Director’s diary and supporting him on a day-today basis.

Reports to:  the chief operating officer, with accountability to the director of The Good Law Project

Contract type:  Temporary, one year’s duration with a possibility of becoming permanent

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Director’s diary, coordinating commitments with others as necessary
• Establish and maintain organisational document management and storage systems
• Ensure that all case documents and communications are catalogued and filed
• Undertake financial administration, liaising with the external book-keeping service, including dealing with invoices and donation reports, setting up online payments, processing expense claims and other financial administration
• Download, review and process all donations reports from external service providers
• Provide administrative support to the Director
• Compile and process the Director’s expense claims
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the Director and other staff
• Deal with Good law Project correspondence, liaising with other staff as necessary
• Liaise with key service providers such as IT, phones, and facilities
• Undertake any other administrative duties as requested

The Good Law Project is a not for profit membership organisation that brings litigation in the public interest.  We fight for the voiceless through the courts, for a fairer, more decent society for all.  We are a young organisation with a ground-breaking track record already, and are now seeking to recruit our very first staff team.

More details, including the experience, skills and knowledge required, can be found in the job specification attached. 

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the requirements, together with the details of two referees.Please apply online via CharityJob.

Interviews will be held on 19 December 2019.

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 p/a depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package

Are you a commercially minded Digital Marketing Manager looking for a new challenge?

We are the Institution of Structural Engineers - the world’s largest membership body dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. 

The Role

We have an interesting opportunity for an experienced marcoms professional to join our busy Marketing team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. 

As Digital Marketing Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across the Institution to manage and deliver campaigns and projects for a diverse and growing portfolio of products. You will also develop communication strategies for membership growth and engagement. The ultimate goal being a truly holistic marketing and communications approach based on member and customer needs.

Using your expertise and creative flair, part of this role will include developing new markets for the Institution’s products; looking beyond the people we already know to increase commercial revenue.

Utilising experience of using reporting and analysis tools to assess performance, you will track campaign effectiveness to support decision making and provide business insight. 

You will also oversee the work and lead a team of two Digital Communications Executives. Their focus is to partner with other teams within the organisation and deliver marcoms advice, service and reporting. As their line manager, you will provide guidance, support and feedback as required.

Please note that some travel in the UK may be required to support events.

About You:

We are looking for candidates with experience of:
- Delivering campaigns for a diverse portfolio of products to set targets
- Using reporting and analysis tools to assess performance
- Leading, driving and managing a small team
- Using CRM and project management systems
- Developing new markets would be highly advantageous

You should have:
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of digital marketing
- Understanding of advertising, design, and digital and traditional production processes
- Understanding of marketing commercial products 
- Competent use of full Adobe Suite
- Basic coding skills and experience of using a CMS
- Understanding of brand management would be highly advantageous

You may have previously held the title of Marketing Manager, Marcoms Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Communications Manager, or Marketing Campaign Manager. 

What we can offer you:

A 35-hour working week with flexi time. Plus, following a successful probation period, first-class benefits including an excellent pension provision, private healthcare, life assurance and more. Based on the edge of the City, our office is bright, modern and open plan.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates invited to interview.

To apply for the role of Digital Marketing Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Post: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £31,000 to £35,000 DOE

Contract: Circa 30 hours (negotiable)

About Survive

Established in York in 1990 as a self-help organisation for women survivors of child sexual abuse, we were registered as a charity and a company limited by guarantee in 1998.  We have grown in size and scope, particularly over the last 3 years, and now offer a specialist counselling service, telephone helpline and information service, support/self-help groups and 1:1 support meetings to female and male adult survivors of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.  Our team currently consists of 17 part-time staff and 8 volunteers and we see around 400 clients a year.

Job Description

The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint a new CEO who will be responsible for agreeing the strategic direction of the charity with them and then implementing the management and administration of the organisation within that framework.
 

You will need to demonstrate strong experience and ability in:

• leading and managing an organisation
• building strong networks and developing opportunities
• operating budgets and management accounts
• successful fundraising
• developing and implementing new successful initiatives

Ideally you will also have:

• a sound understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector including legal requirements and governance
• familiarity of charity policies and procedures to ensure good practice 
• working closely with a Board and delivering reports

You will have excellent communication skills and the confidence and ability to lead, inspire and motivate. Above all, you will embrace the ethos of the charity and the people that it supports.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form and submit it to the email provided by the closing date of 15 December 2019. Enquiries may be made to the same email address.

A DBS Disclosure will be required for this role.

Additional Documents:
Chief Executive Officer Job Description & Person Specification
Application form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Disclosure of Criminal Convictions form

Are you interested in using your professional skills to make a transformative and long-term difference to society? If so, please read on. 

BBRC is an award-winning social investment company. We bring together ethically minded investors with projects that generate financial returns and social impact in our region. That includes investment in businesses with a strong social or environmental purpose, and in charities looking to create new income streams. We’re passionate about using business to create positive social outcomes.BBRC is emerging as a strategic force for good in the Bristol and Bath region and recycles all profits for further investment.We are committed to creating positive impact in the West of England using investment as a tool.

The importance of the Operations Executive: about the role

The Operations Executive’s job is to get our team working effectively, with efficient systems and processes. You’ll play a key role as part of a small team, in a rapidly evolving business with the opportunity to make a difference in the social sector in the Bristol and Bath region. You will need to be happy taking ownership of varied pieces of work which ensure the efficient running of the business and smooth delivery of excellent service to our clients. The role suits a highly organised team player, who can bring energy, ideas, and importantly, muck in with the tasks at hand.

These include:

• Operations management - including HR,IT, communications,social impact, data storage and management of outsourced services.
• Governance, stakeholder management and secretariat support for board meetings.
• Project management and general business administration.
• Office and facilities management, including maintenance of IT systems and processes.
• Human resources policies and procedures, general HR administration.
• Organising team events, coordinating volunteer and intern placements.
• Event management and promotional materials.
• Internal communications.
• External comms: Social media, email and website content.
• Maintenance of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter.

Package 

• Salary: £25,000
• A defined contribution pension scheme. 
• 25 days holiday. 
• Potential for flexible working arrangements, by mutual agreement 

Salary: Circa £24,550 - £27,000 per annum including location allowance if applicable

Contract: 12 month's fixed-term contract

Location: Stratford office or home-based - UK

* Closing date: This role will close when a suitable candidate has been found. Please do not wait to submit an application to ensure your application is considered to avoid any disappointment.

Do you possess the motivation to help us drive towards our goal of seeing three-quarters of people with cancer surviving the disease by 2034?

We need a Design & Communications Executive to…

• Provide an innovative design service to the Volunteer Fundraising department
• Represent Cancer Research UK's brand and tone of voice
• Creative inspiring fundraising and marketing materials for supporters, groups and committees and CRUK staff.

To view a full job description please see here:

Cancer Research UK is leading pioneering, life-saving research and our long-term ambition is to see 3 in 4 people with cancer survive the disease by 2034.

Our Volunteer Fundraising Communications Team at Cancer Research UK takes the lead in both internal and external communications to our staff, supporters and groups and committees.

We need a Design and Communications Executive for an initial twelve month contract to support our team with design requests so that we are engaging our communities in the work that we do as much as we possibly can.

Join our collective force and help us lead the way through your:

• Experience of interpreting design briefs to create inspiring fundraising and marketing materials
• Understanding of and experience in the implementation of brand guidelines
• Experience of liaising with print suppliers and an understanding of the print management process.

This role can either be based at our Head Office in London or home-based. Please note that you will be expected to attend some meetings in person, including for example a monthly team meeting either in London or another designated location (travel will be paid).

Our relentless drive to beat cancer means that we're constantly trying new avenues, which means you'll be innovative and open-minded to new ways of working.

If you can do all this and more, we want you to join our team so that together we will beat cancer.

* Closing date: This role will close when a suitable candidate has been found. Please do not wait to submit an application to ensure your application is considered to avoid any disappointment.

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on

Please note, our head office is relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.

About Us

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction, leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we will soon launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will provide professional administrative and logistical support to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Head of Philanthropy, ensuring their time is managed efficiently and effective output is generated from both teams.

The main administrative responsibilities will include complex diary management and prioritisation; co-ordinating meetings and documents; taking minutes for team meetings and key project meetings; managing enquiries, emails and requests; meeting and greeting guests; reconciling expenses and department financial admin; organising travel; preparing draft correspondence and producing briefing papers, reports and presentations.

You will also lead administrative and office management for the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy teams; devising and maintain office systems and space, maintaining budgetary discipline, as well as internal systems and policies management.

About you

The role requires excellent organisational, time management and communications skills to proactively deal with conflicting demands and manage numerous different relationships with the appropriate degree of confidentiality and sensitivity. Significant experience working with a senior manager and the ability to build good working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, will be essential. Experience working in a relevant environment e.g. fundraising/visitor attraction/cultural institution would be advantageous.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract: 7 months
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 11 December 2019
Interviews expected: 18 or 19 December 2019

How to apply

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.