Medical grants administrator jobs

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Philanthropy Grants Officer to support the development and management of the College’s extensive Research, Grants and Fellowships portfolio. 

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a central role in administering and developing funding opportunities that support surgical, dental and educational research and professional development. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Committee members, funders, researchers and external partners, you will oversee the full lifecycle of RCSEd’s grants programme, from application and assessment processes through to award management, reporting and stewardship. 

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across research funding, governance, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement, while helping to promote the impact of College-funded projects and opportunities. The role also contributes to the development of new funding initiatives and partnerships that enhance the support available to College Fellows and Members. 

The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required. 

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills 

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience supporting grants, funding or award programmes, including administration, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement. 

You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, together with the ability to work confidently with financial information and spreadsheets. 

You will be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing clear advice and guidance on funding opportunities and processes. 

Experience within higher education, charity, medical research or related environments would be advantageous. 

This role may particularly appeal to individuals with experience in grants, funding, awards, fellowships or programme administration who are looking to develop their career within a mission-driven organisation supporting research, education and professional development. 

Introduction

We are partnering with a respected, mission-driven organisation working across research and public engagement. They are seeking an Operations Administrator to support the smooth running of a collaborative and fast-paced team.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys a varied, hands-on role. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with three days at their central London office alongside the team.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will deliver administrative and operational support across governance, finance, HR, grants, and information management.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership and project teams while liaising with central HR, Finance, and IT functions to ensure efficient and compliant processes.

Key Duties

Operations & Administration

• Act as a key contact for administrative matters, supporting senior leadership
• Process invoices, expenses, and honorarium payments
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration
• Assist with contracts and grant reporting cycles
• Identify and improve administrative processes

Information Management

• Maintain databases in line with GDPR
• Manage trackers to support delivery and reporting
• Conduct data checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with IT to resolve issues

Scheduling & Events

• Provide diary management for senior stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, including governance boards
• Organise logistics for meetings and events
• Take meeting minutes and ensure documentation

Team & Culture

• Support an inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Assist with team events and engagement activities
• Contribute to EDI initiatives

About You

The successful candidate will bring experience from a previous administrative or operations role, ideally within a not-for-profit or similarly purpose-driven environment.

• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working at pace
• Confident processing financial transactions
• Excellent communication and IT skills and using systems and databases
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

As a Grants and Services Caseworker at our charitable foundation, you will make a huge difference to individuals and families in financial hardship through assessing applications and making welfare grants to insurance people going through challenging times.

You will also provide guidance on areas such as benefits, debt, and employment, and signpost applicants to appropriate support services.

Beyond casework and grant-making, you’ll contribute to exciting wider initiatives at The Insurance Charity – from shaping new, responsive grant programmes for individuals, to building partnerships with external organisations to strengthen our impact and reach.

Cure Parkinson’s is looking for two Research Grants Officers to join its Research Team. One Grants Officer will work on pre-award grants and one Grants Officer will work on post-award grants, with some collaborative working between the two roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced team and help us as we expand our funding schemes and work to achieve our aim of funding research to slow, stop or even reverse Parkinson’s.

These roles are responsible for the administration of the grant management process including managing external reviews, communicating with funded researchers about project reports, contracting new research projects and responding to funding enquires, as well as the organisation of the Research Committee meetings and review papers. As our Research Grants Officer you will have excellent organisational skills including experience of office and team administration such as scheduling meetings and taking minutes. Working as an effective member of our Research Team you will be able to handle multiple tasks with precision simultaneously and be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our research grant programmes across the entire funding cycle, from application and peer review through to award management and post-award administration. You’ll work closely with the Head of Research, internal teams, external experts, and funded researchers to maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and impact across all our research funding activities.  

We’re looking for a confident communicator, with strong organisational skills, who’ll use their own initiative and ability to manage a varied workload. You’ll be motivated by ensuring our robust processes are followed to provide the best possible experience for CCLG-supported researchers, and ultimately that the highest quality research that will make an impact for children and young people with cancer is funded. You’ll be able to contribute to the continual development of our research programme to drive improvements. You’ll have a good understanding of research grants and funding processes, as well as an understanding of academic research environments in the UK, paired with a good understanding of a relevant biomedical science discipline through a degree or experience.

This role is offered on either a remote working basis, with occasional travel to our Leicester office, or on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of two days per week in the Leicester office.
Hours for this role can be flexible - while advertised as full time, we would be willing to explore part-time employment (minimum 0.6FTE).

About CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association

CCLG is a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. Powered by expertise, we unite the children and young people’s cancer community, driving collective action and progress.

Research is the key to better treatments, improved care, and potential cures. We fund and lead world-class research, fuelling groundbreaking work led by brilliant minds. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach—bringing together the right people and organisations to drive progress and deliver real impact.

We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.

Through our professional membership, we bring together the brightest minds in children and young people’s cancer, creating a national network that drives progress. Together, we shape better treatment and care - developing guidelines, sharing knowledge, offering expert advice, leading pioneering research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals. Our collective expertise sets the standard, advocating for excellence at every level—local, national, and global. 

Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of fundraisers, donors, and supporters who share our mission. Every pound raised helps fund our research, provide trusted information for families, and brings together experts to improve treatment, care and outcomes.

Our Research Team is responsible for the delivery of our research strategy, which includes our programme of research grant-making as well as initiatives to support the children and young people’s cancer research community, ultimately improving outcomes for young cancer patients.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

CCLG is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Benefits of Working at CCLG

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6 additional closure days per year (usually 2 at Easter, 4 at Christmas) (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Enhanced maternity pay 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life insurance and employee assistance scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme: 8% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Application instructions

For your application, please upload a CV (which should include details of two referees, including your current/most recent employer - we will not contact references without your consent or prior to a provisional offer being made) along with a covering letter. Your covering letter should be bespoke to this job application, demonstrating how your experience makes you suitable for the role and showing how you meet the person specification. If you wish to include a small number of examples of relevant content you have created, please include links in your covering letter. 

We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.

About Barnabas Aid

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational.

There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview

The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team’s Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team’s work.

Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners.
 

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce administration and systems support

• Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes.
• Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues.
• Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics).
• Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates.
• Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows

Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination

• Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders.
• Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent).

·Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently.

Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning)

• Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team’s priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails).
• Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes.
• Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation.

·Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team.

Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny

·Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring:

oProposals are internally consistent;

oProposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs;

oThe response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature;

oBeneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified;

oThe proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid’s project policies;

oRelevant harms have been considered and mitigated;

oA proportionate M&E approach is in place;

oPrudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified.

·In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors.

·Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee.

Post-Committee Follow-up

·Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc)

·Draft, for regional team’s approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants.

Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement

• Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied.

·Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate.

Other duties

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed.
 

Person Requirement

Essential

·Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively

participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid’s Statement of Faith.

·Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience.

·Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work

·Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines.

·Experience administering or providing ‘super-user’ support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards.

·Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records.

·Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences.

·Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

·Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently.

·Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations.

·Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems.

·Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information.

Desirable

·Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector.

·Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification).

·Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement

·Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles.

·Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events).

·Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope).

·Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes.

·Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting.

·Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment.

Personal Qualities

·Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively.

·Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues.

·Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly.
 

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role and for the mission of Barnabas Aid.

Job title: Team and Office Administrator
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Office
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Contract term: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,300 - £25,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907. As a learned society we have a long legacy of work in global health and work to balance traditional values with a modern approach.

Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global health care. Through our activities we help further our members’ and Fellows’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Team and Office Administrator, effectively supporting the small but busy RSTMH Team by providing proactive and comprehensive support across our key areas of work.

The role will require someone who preferably has some experience of providing support and administration to a busy team and office, preferably within the charity/not-for-profit sector, who is flexible, has excellent time management and prioritisation skills, and is able work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be working across various RSTMH activities, including membership, journals, events, grants, and communications; therefore, they will need to be efficient and organised, with strong computer skills and a professional outlook.

Please note: This is a London based role and will be office-based. This is not available as a remote job.

The Role:

As Administrative Assistant RSTMH, your duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across RSTMH
• Ensuring that all general, email, telephone and written enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly
• Supporting with the management of the RSTMH office and office processes, ensuring the space is kept clean and presentable, monitoring stock levels and assisting the team with office maintenance tasks
• Undertaking electronic and paper filing, and maintain filing systems appropriately
• Assisting with the management and promotion of the RSTMH meeting room
• Supporting with general administration across all RSTMH areas of work
• Supporting on the website by uploading and editing content through the CMS
• Helping create and send the fortnightly member newsletter and the monthly non-member newsletter
• Responsibility for the general administration and upkeep of RSTMH’s online opportunities platform, grow
• Assisting with enquiries from current and prospective members in a professional, timely manner, and to agreed service targets.
• Working proficiently across RSTMH platforms, including Editorial Manager, CiviCRM and Benefactor
• Assisting in international travel planning, including identifying travel options, creating visa support letters and sourcing accommodation for the team and/or RSTMH contacts
• Carrying out desk research as and when required
• Ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed to a high standard
• Participating in team meetings, planning and initiatives
• Assisting in any administrative tasks to support the team and wider RSTMH community
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks as could be expected of a Administrative Assistant

Essential Technical Skills:

• Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
• Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of delivering great customer service
• Experience of being responsible for initiating, planning, and developing own areas of work
• High computer literacy and confidence with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to adapt to new platforms
• Exceptional use of written and spoken English
• Experience providing administration support, preferably in an office environment
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information

Personal Skills:

• Ability to work with a wide range of people whilst presenting a professional image on behalf of RSTMH
• Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture
• Flexibility and willingness to work under own initiative
• Discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Willingness to undertake other responsibilities and an eagerness to learn
• A demonstrated commitment to and interest in the aims and objectives of RSTMH

Desirable Skills:

• Filing experience
• Experience of working with databases
• Professional, polite and confident telephone manner
• Experience of working in events
• Experience of communicating with diverse audiences across multiple platforms, including email, phone, and in-person engagement at events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident team player looking to enhance their administration and communication skills, and a great introduction to the global health community.

Please submit your application by 12 July 2026.
N.B. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.

To apply for the role of Team and Office Administrator, please click the apply button.
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

No agencies please

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Job Title: Services Coordinator
• Location: Hybrid - Minimum two days per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
• Salary: £25,750
• Permanent, 35 hours per week (permanent)
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum, incrementally increasing to 30 days with long service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Looking to improve life after brain injury for the 150,000 people and their families admitted to hospital each year with a brain injury? Then why not join Headway as our Services Co-ordinator? In this role you will take the lead on vital Headway UK projects and work alongside colleagues in the wider Services Department to help support our key front-line services.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Services Coordinator, you will take the lead on three of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and accommodation grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.

You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases. 

You will support the delivery of Headway UK’s training programme through effective administrative support, including managing the training mailbox, responding to enquiries, distributing certificates, and liaising with delegates and associate trainers.

You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional administrative support

On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.

ABOUT YOU

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:

• Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
• Have exceptional administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
• Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture

BENEFITS

As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6% dependant on your contributions  
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
• Opportunity to work from abroad, for up to four weeks a year (subject to approval)

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.  

ABOUT US 

Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

SAFEGUARDING
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 5 July.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 7 July.

Interviews: Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July.

Please click the links below to view the job description, person specification and notes of guidance. 

London HQ (with 1–2 days remote)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is one of the world’s most ambitious environmental awards, built on a simple idea: urgency plus optimism leads to action. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s moonshot challenge, we are driving a decade of solutions to repair the planet.

Each year we identify and support 15 global finalists working across five key areas: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature. Five winners receive £1 million each to scale their work, supported by a global network of partners, innovators, and funders.

The opportunity
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Partnerships Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role supporting our Founding Partners, a group of major strategic partners who provide funding, expertise, and networks to power our work.

You’ll support the full lifecycle of partner engagement, from grant administration and reporting through to communications, events, and onboarding new partners. It’s a varied role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing grant administration, reporting schedules, and partner communications
• Coordinating and delivering high-quality quarterly partner reports
• Supporting onboarding for new Founding Partners, including contracts and correspondence
• Managing event guest lists and invitations in collaboration with the Events team
• Coordinating diaries, meetings, and internal planning
• Acting as a central point of contact across teams for partnership activity
• Supporting proposals and new partner engagement where needed

What we’re looking for

• Experience in partnerships, fundraising, philanthropy, or stakeholder engagement
• Experience with grant administration, donor reporting, or proposal development
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail across reporting, scheduling, and logistics
• A flexible, team-focused approach with a willingness to get involved
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable)
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience engaging with high net worth donors
• Experience supporting fundraising from individuals, corporates, or foundations

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with office closure over Christmas
• 8 percent employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover (2x salary)
• Private medical insurance (with option to add family)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months full pay for maternity/adoption and 3 months for paternity

Community Fundraising Assistant - North 

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.​

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands? 

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.​​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Overview

• Position Title: Development and Operations Support Worker
• Company: Well Adapt
• Location: Hybrid (Mostly remote with ad-hoc in-person meetings)
• Duration: 13th July 2026 – 12th October 2026 (Contract may be extended for 1 year; this will be confirmed in August, subject to funding)
• Application Deadline: Sunday 28th June 2026, 23:59
• Hours: 12 hours a week (flexible between 10 am and 6 pm on weekdays, with the exception of core meetings)
• Pay: £46,100 (pro-rata) with 3% Employer Matched Pension Contribution

About Well Adapt

Well Adapt is a social enterprise reimagining health and social care through the lens of disability justice.

Disabled and chronically ill people are regularly abandoned by health and social care systems leading to completely avoidable pain, hardship and death. 

Well Adapt supports chronically ill people to manage symptoms like pain and fatigue. We work with policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to build health and social care systems grounded in disability justice – recognising that intersecting marginalisations such race, gender, class, and sexuality all shape how people experience health and care.

Responsibilities

This role is primarily a support role to the CEO, the following:

• Writing grant application and tenders
• Writing and responding to emails
• General administration

Essential Qualifications

These skills and experiences don’t need to have been developed in a professional context. Feel free to think of skills and experiences from your personal life as well.

Skills

• Strong persuasive writing skills
• Strong ability to absorb and organise lots of information
• Strong ability to take verbal instruction
• Attention to detail

Experience

• Experience with writing any kind of fundraising application

Personality

• Feeling confident challenging people in positions of authority
• A genuine enthusiasm for our mission and the topics we cover

Desirable Qualifications

Experience

• Lived experience of disability, chronic illness, or neurodiversity is highly desirable.
• Experience in the disability sector or other social impact sectors OR experience in grassroots activism outside of work
• Experience writing grant applications
• Experience writing government tenders
• Experience forming partnerships (extra points if it’s with disability focused organisations)

Location and Working Hours:

As this is primarily a support role to the CEO, your working hours will need to take place during the CEO’s working hours of between 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday. The specific timings within those hours are flexible except for core meetings. They currently take place on Thursday and Friday mornings but this may be negotiable depending on the availability of the rest of the team. Other meetings between you and the CEO will be negotiated depending on mutual availability.

The role will primarily take place remotely with occasional optional in-person meetings, negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Please state in your application your current availability for these working hours.

Application Process

1st stage: Initial Application (Deadline Sunday 28 June 2026, 23:59).

Please send a CV and covering letter by email that covers the following:

• Why you think disability advocacy is important (we want to know what you think, not what a generative AI thinks here)
• Your availability throughout the week (please see the above section on location and working hours)
• Any experience or skills not present on your CV (please don’t repeat information that is already on your CV)

You will find the email address to send applications to on the Well Adapt webpage that opens when you click "redirect to recruiter".

We will assess your initial application as follows:

• We will check whether you have followed the application’s instructions. Applications that don’t cover the three points above as asked won’t be considered. This is because one of the skills required is “attention to detail”.
• We will score candidates based on the essential criteria to create a shortlist.
• We will score the desirable criteria from the shortlist to choose 5-6 candidates to invite to the next stage.

2nd Stage: Paid Interview Task on 1st July 2026.
If you are successful at the 2nd stage, you will be notified on the 2nd July.

3rd Stage: Interview on 6th July 2026
If you are successful at the 3rd stage, you will be notified on the 7th July.

Start date of role: 13th July 2026

Accessibility

As an organisation run for and by disabled people, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of applicants and employees. Please let us know if there’s anything you need to be able to engage with the recruitment process to the best of your ability by emailing us.

You will find the email address to ask questions to on the Well Adapt webpage that opens when you click "redirect to recruiter".

About Us

At Children with Cancer UK, our vision is a world where every child and young person survives cancer. Every day, 10 children are diagnosed with cancer in the UK, 2 terminally. Of the 8 who survive, 5 will suffer long-term effects of their treatment. We fund vital research, raise awareness of childhood cancer and deliver support and welfare programmes for families.

We are the leading childhood cancer charity in the UK, supporting families and childhood cancer research since 1988 and have invested nearly £100 million in paediatric research. Over the last 35 years, research we’ve funded has improved our understanding of childhood cancer, helped develop kinder treatments, and improved the experience of living with and beyond cancer.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised temporary Research Officer to support the delivery of Childre with Cancer UK’s 2026 grant round.

The role will support research grant management, peer review coordination, Scientific Advisory Panel meetings and research communications, helping ensure funding processes run smoothly and effectively. The post holder will also support portfolio audit and research landscape activities, providing an opportunity to gain insight into a charity funded medical research and the childhood cancer research sector. The role would suit someone with strong organisational skills and in gaining experience of research funding within a national medical research charity.

Role purpose

To support the Children with Cancer UK research programme to ensure our research grant rounds run smoothly and efficiently and that our research is communicated effectively.

Main duties and responsibilities

Research Application Review

· Support the administration and coordination of research grant rounds and funding activities

· Assist with peer review processes, including identifying reviewers, allocating peer reviewers for applications with support from the Head of Research and Research Officer, and sending out invitations and reminders by email to ensure timely external review of grant applications.

· Maintain accurate tracking systems, spreadsheets and records relating to applications, reviews and panel activities

· Coordinate applicant response to peer review, collating documents and sending out clear requirements to applicants by email

· Help monitor timelines and flag potential issues or delays where appropriate

· Support on other aspects of the grant application and review process as required.

Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting Administration

· Support with the organisation of the Scientific Advisory Panel meetings, including:

· Coordinating meeting logistics

· preparation of the agenda and circulation of meeting papers

· taking minutes of complex scientific funding discussions with clear feedback for applicants

· Support on other aspects of the meeting administration process as required

Research Impact and Analysis

· Support background research, data gathering and funding landscape reviews to inform research activities

· Assist with portfolio audit, reporting and grant data analysis activities as required

· Support in maintaining accurate records of funded projects, outputs and strategic themes

· Provide examples of grant impact and aid in translating these for communications work as needed

Other

• The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Children with Cancer UK’s research activities.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills and strong attention to detail (essential)
• Understanding of cancer biology or research (essential)
• Biomedical sciences undergraduate degree or in a related field (essential)
• Confidence to communicate by email, phone and face-to-face (essential)
• Good standard of written communication skills (essential)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines (essential)
• Ability to work independently and use initiative where appropriate (essential)
• Understanding of research funding or peer review processes (desirable)
• Experience of the Flexigrant grant management system (desirable)

Every day, unpaid carers across Reading help loved ones cope with illness, disability and later life challenges – often with little support for themselves. In this role, you'll help ensure they can access the advice, information and practical support they need to continue caring with confidence.

As our Carers Support, Advice and Information Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering a vital service on behalf of Reading Borough Council, helping carers access the support they need while ensuring Age UK Reading continues to provide a high-quality, responsive and impactful service. You will work as a member of the Carer's Partnership alongside 3 other local charities. Providing information and guidance, coordinating carers' assessments, running a support group and helping to identify people who may not yet recognise themselves as carers. Combining compassion, organisation and problem-solving skills, you will make a meaningful difference to the lives of local carers while helping to strengthen support for carers across Reading.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Financial Controller
Reference: 367
Responsible to: Senior Finance Manager
Working hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Based: Watford (some flexibility for hybrid work from home)

This is a position offering someone with the appropriate values and experience, the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Finance Team, coordinating the Finance Department, ensuring that financial & payroll information is processed in accordance with HMN procedures & timescales.

As a Financial Controller you will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to drive quality financial processes through the core of the organisation, leading on the management of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts to Senior Management budget holders
• Line Management of the Finance Administrators & Finance Officer
• Support with quarterly reconciliations & reports for Board
• Assisting with setting yearly budgets & projections in liaison with Senior Leadership Team & Finance Manager
• Assist budget holders in appropriate activity analysis
• Coordinating payroll processes are robust and efficient with HR
• Investigation of queries from suppliers & staff providing advice & assistance as required
• Produce ad-hoc financial/management information as required by the CEO or Senior Leaders
• To ensure financial systems guarantee clarity of requirement for grant and contract monitoring and compliance.
• Oversee all financial transactions, and sales and purchase invoices are accurately entered by the finance team into QuickBooks & ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedure
• Awareness of UK accounting requirements and Charity SORP changes that may affect the organisation.
• The post holder will support SMT with budgets for service implementations and service development to facilitate continuous improvement and safe practice.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for applications will be 20th July 2026.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
This advert may close early if a suitable applicant is found. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

N.B. Please quote reference number 367 when completing your application for this role.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.