Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and driven marketeer who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious direct marketing team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we’re proud that the supporter marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, not only driving income, but forging long-lasting and meaningful relationships with supporters and donors.

Working with different teams across the charity, you’ll be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns online, offline and across a range of media channels. The retention and development programme is ever evolving and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas.

The successful candidate will have a desire to learn and develop, as well as the confidence to whole-heartedly launch themselves into an energetic team with ambitious goals.

You’ll be part of a team that works across a multitude of channels; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common – compelling people to support our work and bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns on time, on brand and in line with relevant regulation. Activity will include cash appeals, regular newsletters, impact reporting, engagement activities and gaming products.
• Successful management of fundraising agencies and suppliers; ensuring relationships are effective and productive.
• Liaison with creative agencies, designers, printers, mailing houses and suppliers; ensuring relationships are effective and productive.
• Close working with data team to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.
• Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis, with proactive adaption of plans to optimise results.
• Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.
• Integration of campaigns across the charity to drive maximum value.
• Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.
• KPI tracking, trend analysis and interrogation of results at all levels.
• Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.
• Non-financial KPI trend reporting – such as opt-in rates and quality monitoring/ evaluation.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to A level or equivalent
• Reporting and ability to understand complex data sets
• Understanding of compliance in direct marketing
• Agency management skills
• Use of CRM or database systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management and prioritisation
• Focus on results and continuous improvement
• Copy writing and proof reading
• Campaign management
• Briefing and working with external suppliers
• Direct marketing across a range of media and routes to market
• Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019. Interviews will be held on the 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a driven individual who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious Direct Marketing team. As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re proud that the Direct Marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, driving income and acquiring the most engaged new supporters.

The role of the Direct Marketing Assistant is a varied one. Working with different teams & suppliers, you’ll be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns online, offline and across a range of media channels. The acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.

You’ll be part of a team that works across a number of channels; speaking to a range of audiences with one theme in common – attracting people to support our work and bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Support with planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising campaigns
• Support the day-to-day management of fundraising agencies and suppliers, ensuring relationships are effective and productive
• Assisting the team in the development and delivery of motivating fundraiser training
• Working with others in the team to conduct mystery shopping, shadowing and call listening to measure fundraising quality and ensure compliance
• Development of compelling communications, materials and digital content to support fundraising activity
• Liaison with and management of designers, printers, mailing houses, agencies and fulfilment houses
• Proofreading direct marketing materials and collateral
• Regular campaign tracking and reporting
• Administer the recording, reconciliation and processing of invoices to be paid from the acquisition Direct Marketing nominal codes.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to A level or equivalent experience in relevant role
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people at all levels
• Strong team worker and self-motivator
• Contribute to team meetings and events
• Experience of using Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proof reading
• Administrative experience.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £20,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Direct Marketing Executive – Acquisition. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Direct Marketing Executive – Acquisition.

The closing date for applications is 17th November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 27th November 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Membership Development Executive

Our client has an opportunity for a Membership Development & Recruitment Executive to join them on a permanent full-time basis. You will be based at their Cambridge Science Park office (free onsite parking and close to the guided busway and Cambridge North train station), with UK and international travel.

Our client is the world’s leading chemistry community and the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists - connecting the world of science to advance chemical knowledge for a better future.

Position: Membership Development Executive
Location: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £29,779 to £33,088 per annum
Benefits: Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office) and more.

Closing Date: 01 December 2019

About the role:

As a Membership Development & Recruitment Executive, you will plan and deliver new and enhanced products and services that support the development of their members and positively impact both recruitment and retention activities.

As the Membership Development & Recruitment Executive, you will identify new membership recruitment opportunities and audiences, leading the development of projects that improve the RSC’s membership offering and supporting their Membership Development & Recruitment Specialist in identifying and developing new engagement areas. This may involve supporting new services and products, within the UK and internationally, and working with colleagues within their membership teams to ensure that their membership value proposition is fit for purpose. To ensure that their approach is evidence led, you will also be responsible for delivering audience insight with support from wider teams and will be seen as an expert in member needs within the organisation.

In this hands-on role you will support recruitment and retention activities by undertaking recruitment visits and attending engagement events within academia and industry. You will also be responsible for maintaining professional standards through the evaluation of non-standard transcript assessments to support the deliberations of the Admissions Committee.

About you:

- A degree in the chemical sciences.
- Able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of members.
- An awareness of the range of organisations that employ and engage with chemical scientists.
- Experience in a customer focused environment.
- An understanding of the global chemical science environment and issues which may affect or be relevant to their member community.
- An ability to deliver effective member growth and influence joining decisions.
- Proven team working, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Able to make informed assessments and analysis.
- Good communication and public speaking skills.
- Able to interact and network competently with colleagues, members and peers at other professional bodies.
- Able to provide reasoned opinion and objective advice to colleagues and members.

If this sounds of interest, please apply before the end of their closing date.

You may have experience of the following: Membership Development, Membership Representative, Marketing Manager, Membership Engagement, Membership Consultant, Sales and Marketing Manager, Not For Profit, Membership Manager, Business Development, Marketing Executive, Sales Executive, Membership Communications Manager, Fundraising, Customer Relations Manager, Membership Engagement Executive, Recruitment Consultant, etc.

Ref: 90329

The RSPB is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious development team.

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reference number: QXIRY
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £25,463 to £29,707 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

With an attractive portfolio of diverse conservation projects that need funding (habitat creation and restoration, species recovery, and education and family engagement); you will have the opportunity to develop new income generating relationships, and present the RSPB's work in ways that inspire and allow trusts and foundations to have a major impact to help save nature.

As a motivated trust and foundation fundraising professional, your superb relationship-building skills and excellent communication abilities will identify and secure the support of trusts and foundations for some of the RSPB's major conservation initiatives.

We would love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate their experience of effectively prospecting and managing trust and foundation relationships, alongside their experience of working in a target driven environment. You will join a dynamic, friendly team working to deliver high-quality stewardship and ensure trusts and foundations are kept fully appraised of developments in what will be a rapidly changing, energetic and exciting period of conservation innovation.

We would welcome applications from those with relevant skills from beyond the sector.

Closing date: 1 December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number QXIRY on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Emmanuel College is one of the larger colleges of the University of Cambridge, embracing a community of around 500 undergraduate students, 200 graduate students, 90 Fellows and 150 college staff led by the Master, Dame Fiona Reynolds. The main college site occupies extensive grounds sited in the centre of Cambridge and provides an environment for learning and living that is both beautiful and peaceful.

The College is seeking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated individual with exceptional events management and communication skills to work as part of a busy team. Energy, flair and the ability to communicate at all levels is essential in this role, as well as a friendly and flexible manner. An ability to prioritise and to work to tight and competing deadlines with a meticulous attention to detail are essential.

The person appointed will have knowledge of communications/public relations/marketing along with familiarity with relational databases.

The duties of the Events and Communications Manager are set out in more detail in the job description.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the College’s Development Office as it embarks on a major fundraising campaign.

The College offers 25 days’ holiday in addition to statutory and bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, travel to work loan, and access to the College gym and pool as well as many other benefits.

For an application form and further particulars, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday 25th November 2019.

Emmanuel College is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: 30 May 2021

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

FFI is seeking a Forest & Climate Grant Manager to manage delivery of the Norad grant: ‘Driving REDD+ consensus through national policy implementation’, which is the primary funder of the Wonegizi REDD+ Project, and which also supports FFI’s community forestry programme in Myanmar.  You will also support FFI in understanding funding opportunities, especially multilateral funding mechanisms, relevant to REDD+ and our portfolio of pilot projects, with a particular focus on bi-lateral and multi-lateral climate finance; and will support the development of new funding proposals, as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with key staff to develop annual operational budgets and work plans for the Norad grant

• Working with the Wonegizi REDD+ project manager to manage the Norad grant budget on an ongoing basis, focusing on tracking and forecasting expenditure and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements

• Supporting the Senior REDD+ Programme Manager to liaise with and coordinate the project team to ensure the on-time delivery of project activities, ensuring that they are on track against targets, budgets and quality standards

• Managing UK based procurement processes, identifying and negotiating with contractors and suppliers for materials and services, in accordance with institutional and donor requirements

• Acting as primary liaison point with the donor

• Ensuring timely, accurate and quality technical, operational and financial reporting to the funder and institution

• Preparing regular reports on progress to senior managers

• Supporting the smooth integration of existing Norad funded activities with new funding streams in the Upper Guinean Forest Landscape (UGFL)

• Supporting the CFE team in keeping up to date with details of key bi-lateral and multi-lateral funding mechanisms relevant to REDD+ and to supporting FFI’s projects to access these

• Supporting FFI’s pilot projects to respond to and take advantage of REDD+ funding opportunities, including supporting the development of proposals to pursue strategic funding opportunities

Essential are:

• Relevant first degree (e.g. environmental science, international development, accounting, management, communications)

• Proven track record of effective grant management, including delivery of complex statutory grants involving multiple stakeholders and requiring delivery and monitoring of multiple streams of work

• Excellent budget and financial management skills, with proven experience in financial management of high-value statutory awards

• Experience in statutory donor relationship management

• Experience working in the environmental and/or development field

• Experience working in an international environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Fluent spoken/ written English

Desirable are:

• Experience of working in West Africa, particularly Liberia

• Experience in the design and implementation of REDD+ projects and policies

• Knowledge of international climate policy as it relates to land use and forestry, and examples of national government approaches to delivering REDD+

• Experience working within a geographically dispersed team

• French language skills

Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB?

Senior Fundraising Officer
Reference number: A2661019
Location: Flexible
Salary starting at: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum. Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range.
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

The England team is recruiting for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in fundraising and project management. If you have enthusiasm for the work of the RSPB and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills for fundraising, line management and leadership we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with charisma, resource and initiative, a collaborator who can embody our one team approach to fundraising and communications. You will oversee and directly contribute to income generation, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done. As a bold ambassador for the RSPB you will develop excellent relationships across RSPB teams and with a range of significant funders and partners.

The role will involve you working alongside the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement fundraising strategy. We will create the opportunity for you to develop specialist knowledge and lead on strategy for one or more of the income streams e.g. grants, trusts, corporates and individuals.

As well developing your expertise, you will line manage Fundraising Officers, lead on large scale, complex funding bids and multi-stakeholder partnerships. By providing coaching and support to team members you will play a vital role in fostering team culture and developing fundraising expertise. Using recognised performance management and leadership tools, you will harness the collective brilliance of our team, and provide ongoing evaluation of the fundraising programme.

You will make a significant contribution to developing projects and be responsible for compiling high quality funding applications to secure income for our fantastic portfolio of work including nature reserves, visitor facilities, people engagement and nature recovery projects. You will have experience of line management, working with and through others to achieve results, being part of project teams, extracting the best from individuals and achieving success through partnership working.

A working knowledge of due diligence and legal compliance in the charity sector will enable you to ensure contractual obligations are communicated to project executives and budget holders, ensuring the RSPB upholds its reputation as an NGO that can deliver.

Closing date: 15 November 2019
Interview date: 25 November 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 to download the Role Profile and Application Details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A2661019 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

Exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join us at our HQ in Sandy.

Account Executive
Reference number: A2871019 or A2881019
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £19,602 to £21,236 per annum (pro rata for part time). Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range.
Hours: Full time - or Part Time Maternity Cover role (22.5 hours per week).
Contract: Permanent - Full Time Role / Maternity Contract - 12 months Fixed term.

The RSPB's account management team are responsible for managing all communication projects through the creative workflow, from planning to delivery.

We work on everything from website updates, email sends and social media posts, to printed materials such as posters, leaflets and signage. So, there'll be lots of variety in your work and opportunities to learn something new every day.

Working with in-house teams, external agencies and creative freelancers, you'll be expected to act as a facilitator, ensuring that everyone has what they need when they need it, to ensure that all jobs meet the brief and are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Speaking to in-house clients about their communications needs and writing these up into briefing documents
• Organising and leading meetings to brief the creative and digital teams
• Creating timing schedules, gathering time estimates and working with the traffic function to book in creative and digital resource
• Compiling and sharing feedback on creative work to ensure all required changes are made and designs are signed off by the client

Required skills:

• Relationship building
• Client handling
• Organisation and time management
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Presentation and negotiation
• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner

Previous experience working as an Account Executive within a creative agency environment is preferable, but personality and willingness to learn is also a key factor in who we hire. We're a friendly and tight knit team, so we're looking for someone who can slot in and is keen to develop and make a real difference.

Closing date: 15 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

We have two roles available, a Full Time Permanent role (A2871019) and a Part Time Maternity Cover role (A2881019). Please confirm which role you are applying for when returning the application form.

When you make your application please make sure you include reference number A2871019 or A2881019 on your application.

No agencies please.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Specialist, Forest Carbon.  You will play a vital role in the technical design and implementation of pioneering REDD+ projects in high carbon stock and high conservation value landscapes in Liberia, Vietnam and Mozambique.  You will be responsible for leading the field and desk-based work required for preparation of VCS and Plan Vivo Project Documents (PDs); play a key role in the strategic and technical work required for integration of these project-level REDD+ interventions with national / sub-national systems; contribute to the building of partner capacities in forest carbon accounting and sustainable forest management, at local and national levels; and contribute to the development of new climate finance opportunities within FFI’s terrestrial and marine programmes.

You will have strong technical skills relevant to the development of Project Documents (PDs) for the voluntary REDD+ projects, and the nesting of project level REDD+ activities within evolving national forest carbon accounting systems.  In particular, you will have direct experience of the development and validation/verification of projects using the VM0007 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF) or similar VC methodologies.  You will demonstrate the ability to think holistically and to work collaboratively with field staff and technical specialists from diverse disciplines to effectively integrate the forest carbon elements of REDD+ projects with the social and biodiversity components.  You will have a thorough understanding of national REDD+ processes with respect to development of Reference Emission Levels and Monitoring, Reporting and Valuation (MRV) systems, and approaches to Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR), and direct experience of supporting the development of national policies relevant to REDD+ in one or more tropical forest countries.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

This position is based in FFI’s head office in Cambridge, UK, with international travel to Liberia and elsewhere as required. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 17 November 2019.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Are you looking for a varied communications role that will see you focus on enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK)? 

The Communications Officer (Corporate Lead) will provide high quality communications support for our existing Corporate Partnerships, as well as supporting efforts to secure new partnerships. The postholder will also assist in increasing awareness of ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships in regional media, specialist and consumer titles, and national media where appropriate, to help increase awareness of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s Corporate Partnerships offering and help raise more funds for dementia research.

The role assists in the delivery of communications programmes that support the work of the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, as well as supporting ARUK’s own corporate communications function. The role plays a key part in raising awareness of dementia and inspiring engagement with our cause at businesses across the country, and in maximising positive exposure of our Corporate Partnerships.

This is a full time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working Monday to Friday (37.5.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months, or on return of substantive post holder, whichever is earlier and is to cover a period of maternity leave.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) to plan and implement communications programmes, working through multiple channels including media, staff newsletters, blog posts, video and social media.
• Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, and with external corporate partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.
• Prepare, write, issue and “sell in” regional and national press releases relating to ARUK’s corporate fundraising activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.
• Proactively work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) and the National and Regional Corporate Partnerships teams to identify additional communications opportunities to be delivered via, or in partnership with, our Corporate Partners.
• Seek additional ways to promote ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships work through the media and other channels, including ARUK’s blog.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
• Secure appropriate social media coverage in support of our Corporate Partnerships, liaising with digital team.
• Liaise with ARUK spokespeople, the public, scientists, journalists, freelancers, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies as appropriate.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.
• Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Ability to create communications copy and campaigns that engage, inform and inspire.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.
• Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
• Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 21st November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 27th & 29th November and 2nd & 4th December. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.  Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The Governance Secretary will play an important role within the governance team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. A key element of this new role will be taking on the core responsibility for supporting our charity partner, the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd (UK DRI Ltd). The UK DRI is the single largest initiative in dementia research ever launched in the UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK is one of the founding funders. As part of this commitment, Alzheimer’s Research UK manages the governance function of the UK DRI Ltd and this role will provide critical support in this area, enabling the Board of Trustees to carry out their important role effectively.

The Governance Secretary will have excellent experience in building strong relationships at a high level and providing a high standard of confidential support to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chair. They will manage a busy cycle of Board and Sub-Committees, support and produce high quality papers, have excellent minute taking skills and liaise with colleagues as necessary to deliver follow up actions.

The Governance Secretary will have the flexibility to manage a range of tasks/responsibilities whilst working within a fast-paced environment and maintaining a high level of discretion.

Reporting to the Corporate Governance Manager, this post is offered on a one-year fixed term with potential to extend. While the role can be flexible, peak times will fall around trustee and committee meetings which will require travel to London.

This is a part time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working a minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• To act as the first point of contact for the Chairman and Trustees, providing them with high quality, confidential support that enables them to carry out their roles effectively.
• To deliver highly effective Board and Sub-Committee meetings, ensuring the smooth conduct of business. This will include the production of high-quality agendas and papers, circulation of papers to strict deadlines, attending all Board and Sub-Committee meetings, minute taking and recording actions. 
• Arrange all logistics for Board, Sub-Committee and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with colleagues to support the flow of information between the Executive and the Board, liaising with them on the preparation of key reports, papers, agendas and action reports.
• To ensure all actions from Board and Sub-Committee meetings are updated in the relevant action log, communicate actions with colleagues and ensure these actions are delivered and reported back to subsequent meetings.
• Manage trustee correspondence and co-ordinate timely communications, briefings and updates for Trustees as required. 
• Maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and manage the submission of regulatory returns and updates in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Present, record, file and store data (including all minutes of meetings and trustee related data) in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies
• Support Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.
• Support the Corporate Governance Manager in other tasks as necessary to deliver best practice in governance at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the UK DRI Ltd.
• Key interface between the Trustees and the Executive Team at the UK DRI Headquarters

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent level of relevant experience
• A good understanding of governance issues and ability to learn about new governance and regulatory guidelines quickly and apply these to the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience of minute taking
• Able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills and build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality always
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads
• Experience working in a similar governance or secretariat role
• Experience of a fast-paced role managing multiple priorities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge with regular travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £16,800 per annum, pro rata (£28,000 FTE per annum) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on either the 3rd and 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is the charity dedicated to making Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals even better – we fund research, equipment, innovation and roles that takes the diagnosis, treatment and care Addenbrooke’s offers from great to excellent.

We connect givers and causes, supporting projects and facilities that are beyond the boundaries of NHS funding to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes in patient experience, clinical care, research and education.

The Community Relationships Co-ordinators provide a first point of contact for all those wishing to make a gift or fundraise for our Hospitals. This is vital to the organisation – you don’t get two chances to make a good first impression.

You will be responsible for looking after fundraisers and donors, understanding them and their needs, and passing them on to the relevant staff member as and when appropriate. You will become an integral part of the ACT Community Relationships team and as the “face” of our organisation you will have a warm and friendly personality and approach – perfect for our supporters!

We are therefore looking for a passionate and committed fundraising co-ordinator to help bolster our community fundraising function; team members who can drive forward our relationship fundraising methodology and work in partnership with the hospital and ACT teams to create happy, warm and engaged donors and supporters

If this sounds like the job for you then please email a CV along with a covering letter to Ruth Campbell, HR Lead via the Apply link.

Closing date:  20th November 2019

Interview date:27th November 2019

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

The Regional Corporate Team at ARUK is a newly formed team enjoying an exciting phase of growth who require a proactive and organised colleague to provide the team with vital administrative support. 

The successful candidate will support on partnerships with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop and JP Morgan while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations.  This role with also support our business development team with their approaches to prospective companies. 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Provide general administrative support for all members of the team.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required by team managers.
• Ensure accurate recording keeping through use of our CRM system.
• Be the main internal point of contact for the Regional Corporate Team.
• Attend weekend/evening events where necessary.
• Respond to incoming team enquires in a prompt and professional manner.
• Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.
• Fundraising stock management and distribution.
• Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, booking equipment and ordering merchandise.
• Update the team intranet and website pages and engage with supporters on social media.

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent.
• Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of using databases.
• Experience working in a customer/client facing position.
• Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Regional Corporate Partnerships Executive. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Regional Corporate Partnerships Executive.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.