Job Summary

Gaddum is seeking a passionate and committed leader with a thorough awareness and background in children and/or youth services in voluntary settings. The postholder will ensure people who need support can access it, when they need it. Qualified in Social Work, Youth Work or other relevant community, health and social care, the postholder will have a demonstrable history of delivering or overseeing community programmes to children and/or young people in diverse populations.

Job Summary

The Communications Lead will be responsible for the delivery of Gaddum’s communication and engagement strategy. This post working closely with the Head of Development & Innovation will lead on communications for the charity. This position will be in charge of producing high-quality virtual & written content that engages both internal & external stakeholders and builds on brand recognition.

Job Purpose

Working closing with the Head of Development & Innovation this post will develop and coordinate the communication and engagement strategy for the charity. It will be responsible for creating informative content, press releases, articles and media opportunities to promote Gaddum’s brand and services. This role will also lead on internal messages and staff wellbeing.

Are you a skilled fundraiser looking to make a significant social impact through your work?  Do you want to help empower and support people who have experience of mental health issues by contributing to the sustainability of a leading mental health charity? 

Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Contract Length: Permanent (six-month probationary period)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Line Manager: Operations and Business Development Manager
Location(s): Salford
Salary: £28,000 (pro rata)

As the Fundraising Manager you will build and maintain relationships with trusts, community members and major donors whilst working alongside the Business Development Manager to develop and implement new and exciting fundraising opportunities and oversee and manage these projects. You will be a driving force at functions and events and be responsible for spearheading social media campaigns and the other communication activities including the charity’s website.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Identify leads for fundraising opportunities and high value donations
• Develop community fundraising strategies
• Support individual supporter fundraising
• Support all communications activities, including ensuring that the Mind in Salford web and social media channels are kept up to date.
• Participate in appropriate networking activities and identify advantageous opportunities

An enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be required.

We are committed to equal opportunities, value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including those with lived experience of mental or emotional distress), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Closing date for applications: 9th May 2021

No agencies please.

Supportability is a sector leading charity that provides high quality, person centred individual and group-based services for Children, Young People and Adults, where we believe people who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to:

• Become part of our forward-thinking Charity
• Oversee and direct a small diverse income generation team
• Deliver our new fundraising vision to support our growth and provide greater sustainability
• Raise our profile both locally and regionally and cultivate relationships with donors and funders, with a particular focus on developing corporate partnerships that work for both parties
• Embed fundraising throughout the organisation and with external partners to ultimately benefit those we support and their carers
• Meet and exceed the financial targets for the team

In return you will get:

• Induction and training programme
• Pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan (qualifying period applies)
• Life Leisure discounted memberships (qualifying period applies)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (qualifying period applies)
• Retail Discounts (qualifying period applies)

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

Further information, including the full job description is available on our website.

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities.

We are now recruiting a talented Finance Manager to manage the small finance function for a fast-growing charity, looking after all aspects of finances, while working closely as a business partner to our Programme and Development teams.

You will be responsible for day-to-day management of all the Charity’s financial processes, controls and reporting. This is a hands-on role, with currently only a small amount of admin support, so will suit someone with experience working in a multi-disciplined finance role, who can develop financial systems and processes and embed them across the organisation and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves! The ideal candidate will be a part- or fully-qualified accountant, be highly organised, have strong people skills, and will take a keen interest in understanding the work the Charity does on the ground. 

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification via Charity Jobs.
 

Multi-award winning organisation Music Action International create life-changing programmes with survivors of war, torture and persecution. We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic finance and ops person to join our team in Manchester to support with the smooth-running development of our creative programmes regionally, nationally and internationally.

We love to work collaboratively and create opportunities for all staff and participants to input into the development and strategy of the organisation.

We particularly encourage applications from POC and people of refugee heritage.

Job Summary

To provide financial administrative support for the Gaddum Finance Function.

Job Purpose

The post of Finance & Trust Administrator will support the Finance Lead & SLT of Gaddum in financial administration and control. The role will:
• Provide the Purchase & Sales ledger function ensuring support of the operations of the Charity.
• Action the payment and recording of Nominal transactions in line with company procedures.
• Provide a professional and comprehensive response to queries on Trust Funds

We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2021, including July and September. ​Please note that most of our new recruits will be based in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, however we have a small number of opportunities available at our London and Manchester offices.

Pro Bono at Costello Medical

Our Pro Bono division delivers projects free-of-charge to charities and not-for-profit organisations within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, with the aim of making a real difference to causes that our staff care about. We offer our full range of services on a pro bono basis, working collaboratively across our divisions and office locations to secure the right expertise to fulfil project briefs. Examples of recent pro bono projects can be found here and include creating patient information and education materials, and helping organisations to build their evidence base. To support local capacity building, we run an internship scheme that gives nationals from low- or middle-income countries skills in evidence-based medicine and health economics that they can apply to problems in their community. We also volunteer our time to local community projects as well as raise funds for local charities, nominated by our employees.

About the Role

By joining as an Analyst within our Pro Bono division, you will develop the appropriate skills and deliver projects that require a broad range of technical expertise and knowledge across our service offerings, including health economics, literature reviews, medical writing, peer-reviewed publications, medical education and design materials. You will have the opportunity to create materials for different audiences, often for patients, their carers or healthcare professionals. Being proactive and a quick learner with the ability to swiftly integrate new skills will be valuable in this role. You will have a broad interest across our services and therapy areas and enjoy working with many different people.

Our work is structured on a project-by-project basis where you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time. Analysts in this division will focus on the delivery of pro bono work but will also support commercial projects to gain relevant experience for their professional development. You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues, who provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients and following a successful induction period you will increasingly participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.

In addition to your project responsibilities, you will provide support for a range of internal activities linked to the Pro Bono division. Specific tasks could include preparing business development materials, identifying potential networking opportunities and monitoring our pro bono work.

Costello Medical is structured into divisional teams focusing on distinct medical communications and health economics services or serving a specific sector within the healthcare industry. Your “home” division will be the Pro Bono division, however you will work cross-divisionally and collaboratively with colleagues in all divisions. Your home division will ensure that you become quickly integrated into part of a supportive team and feel fully immersed in all aspects of company life.

What Background Should You Have?

We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in healthcare and giving back to local communities, and an eagerness to learn about new areas of science.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1). We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine
• Passion for the not-for-profit sector
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written English
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple projects at the same time
• Aptitude for and experience of planning and writing scientific documents which could include lab reports, dissertations, articles for websites or student magazines, poster or oral presentations, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, regulatory documents

What We Offer

The starting salary for the role is £33,000. Please visit our career pages to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter you should explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical. Your CV should clearly state dates of all relevant degrees alongside the grades you have achieved, or are due to receive, for your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as your A levels.​

Please note that we are able to sponsor visa applications for our Analyst – Pro Bono role. You will be asked to provide details of your right to work in the UK on your application, however, this will have no impact on the processing of your application.

Please contact the recruitment team at recruitment(@)costellomedical(dot)com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Do you have the ability and knowledge to lead on the continual development and embedding of a performance culture throughout the organisation?
As the Culture and Performance Officer, you will be working with the CEO and Management Team, to ensure that evolving strategies, ideas and initiatives throughout the organisation are aligned to the overall culture, mission and business goals.
You will lead, plan, scope and deliver a range of individual projects in line with the objectives of the organisation's culture and performance improvement plan, to continually improve the performance and culture of the organisation.
We are working with a national charity based in Manchester, this unique charity is the voice of many communities across the UK. They raise awareness to the public through campaigning activities, providing advice, organising local and national events and workshops to connect and learn together.

CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE OFFICER
3 DAYS PER WEEK (Flexible working)
10-12 MONTHS MATERNITY COVER
£42,000 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
MANCHESTER (Part remote option, office meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings)
IMMEDIATE START ESSENTIAL

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
People
* Provide strategic leadership when needed to our people and culture approaches
* Working with HR Reward & Policy Manager and Business Support Officer to ensure our values and voice are clear, consistent, & effective in all mediums
* Lead on the improvement plan as appropriate in relation to employee relations policies and procedures

Culture
* Lead on the strategic creation of our Diversity & Inclusion strategy
* Oversee the Diversity & Inclusion Squad, ensure the delivery of our strategic initiatives around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
* Coach managers to enhance their leadership abilities, improve relationships among teams and between individuals, enhance interpersonal communications, and provide consistent and appropriate performance development conversations
* Ensure the direction of the organisation's culture remains aligned with our values, mission, and strategic direction.
* Support and assist the CEO and Management Team with a change management process that is aligned with our culture and values

Operational performance
* Assess whether we have the right skills within the organisation to achieve the strategic priorities, making recommendations as appropriate
* Lead the continual development and implementation of change management initiatives to address the strategic needs of the organisation
* Communicate the vision and strategy effectively to the Board and all staff and support staff to understand their role within this
* Report to the Board on our operational performance against our KPIs

Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment as we are looking to move quickly with this opportunity.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 28th February 2022 *** 

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The Project Lead will be responsible for the overall project management of the Active Waterways Cheshire programme ensuring that the agreed project outputs and outcomes are met. They will lead on the implementation and delivery of the project strategies to engage over 55s in physical activity and promote behaviour change, manage arising risks and oversee the evaluation of the project outcomes and impacts. They will also develop the sustainability of the programme over the final months of the 3-year project.  

They will play a key role engaging with key stakeholders and partners, encouraging people to get more active through the delivery of our online programme and a guided walking programme.

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required.

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants

About the role

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement the strategy for the successful delivery of the face to face and online programmes to meet agreed funder and partner outputs and outcomes.
• Lead on the implementation of the area specific project plans and programmes of activity and engagement.
• Develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Facilitate and oversee coordination of data gathering in liaison with the evaluation partner.
• Lead on the implementation of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment and selection of volunteers directly engaged in the project.
• Develop practical working relationships with local organisations to facilitate the delivery and marketing of the programme.
• Manage project budgets and ensure key deliverables are reached within the specified timeframe.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, explore and research the findings and outcomes to enhance the social and physical environment to improve access to physical activity outdoors.
• Lead on the implementation of the communications and marketing plan.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all participants in the project.
• Implement, chair and manage the Project Steering Group and support the Advisory group, preparing regular progress reports reporting against key deliverables, programme, risk and budget.
• Work with internal & external partners develop the sustainability of the programme.
• Line management and support of the Active Ageing Project Co-ordinator. 

About you 

• Experience in project management and delivery in areas including health & well-being, physical activity, and volunteering.
• Experience of budget / financial management.
• Proven experience in community development and engagement.
• Proven experience of effective partnership working.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of volunteer management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Some knowledge of gathering, analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Experience in presenting and showcasing outcomes and achievements.
• Strong IT Skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our ‘apply’ portal.  

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

Job title: Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, North

Region: North

Based in Manchester, although travel across the region is expected.

(Alternative office locations may be available, including Newcastle, Liverpool, and Leeds, alongside home working)

Directorate: Public Affairs and Public Policy

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 gross per annum

About the Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Legion is seeking a talented, committed and enthusiastic public affairs and campaigns professional to join its highly effective Public Affairs and Public Policy team in a newly created role. In collaboration with Area Managers and other colleagues in TRBL’s North region, you will establish a visible and vocal campaigning presence at community and local authority level across the North of England, building relationships with key stakeholders and maximising our influence in this increasingly important area of decision-making.  You will report on local policy developments and welfare trends, organise campaign events across the region, and help to establish a network of supporters locally who are willing to advocate on behalf of the Armed Forces community.

You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of local government and community activism and be familiar with both traditional and digital campaigning techniques. You will be a strong team player, have a proven track record of delivering campaign outcomes, have excellent communication skills, and be a self-starter who is confident working remotely.

Please note this role is based in Manchester although travel across the region is expected and alternative office locations may be available including Newcastle, Liverpool, and Leeds.

The role is primarily office based, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

Closing date for this role is: Thursday 22nd April 2021.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required. 

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
• Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
• Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
• Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
• Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
• Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
• Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
• Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
• Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
• Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
• Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.

About You 

• Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
• Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
• Proven experience in community engagement.
• Proven experience in relationship management.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
• Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Knowledge of safety management.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

We are recruiting for start dates throughout 2021, including July and September. Please note that most of our new recruits will be based in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, however we have a small number of opportunities available at our London and Manchester offices. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Pro Bono at Costello Medical

Our Pro Bono division delivers projects free-of-charge to charities and not-for-profit organisations within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, with the aim of making a real difference to causes that our staff care about. We offer our full range of services on a pro bono basis, working collaboratively across our divisions and office locations to secure the right expertise to fulfil project briefs. Examples of recent pro bono projects can be found here and include creating patient information and education materials, and helping organisations to build their evidence base. To support local capacity building, we run an internship scheme that gives nationals from low- or middle-income countries skills in evidence-based medicine and health economics that they can apply to problems in their community. We also volunteer our time to local community projects as well as raise funds for local charities, nominated by our employees.

About the Role

Project Assistants support our project teams with a wide range of administrative, project coordination and scientific tasks. The role is therefore varied and, in a typical week, your time will be divided across both internal projects that contribute to the successful operation of the Pro Bono division, as well as multiple scientific projects that will span several different disease areas.

You will sit at the heart of the Pro Bono division and play a key role in the smooth running of the team’s operation. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the latest operational and administrative processes within the Pro Bono division, as well as identifying and suggesting process improvements and changes to current ways of working, to enhance quality and efficiency within the division and, where appropriate, the wider company. You will also be the go-to person for divisional resources and will take responsibility for keeping these up-to-date.

Within this role, there is scope to grow and develop towards the roles of Senior Project Coordinator and then Account Support Manager. This may lead to you supporting managers, and specifically the Division Head, in ensuring the successful performance of the division, particularly in terms of resource planning and productivity, as well as supporting the division’s morale, motivation, training needs and wellbeing.

Initial responsibilities will depend on which projects you join, but are likely to include:

• Screening records for relevance to research questions and extracting data from relevant publications into Excel
• Writing up the methods and results of reviews into engaging reports
• Formatting, consistency and general quality control review of scientific documents, including reports, manuscripts, abstracts and posters
• Reformatting of scientific documents to ensure adherence to client requirements and/or relevant submission guidelines
• Supporting the accurate referencing of scientific materials, including preparing reference packs
• Assisting Project Managers with client and author communication on multi-component projects, and the production of progress reports and summaries that enhance the level of customer service delivered
• Supporting the development of client proposals and tracking those sent and responded to
• Running analyses to help the Pro Bono team and wider company monitor progress towards their pro bono project objectives and assess the impact of our work
• Coordinating logistics and providing project support for events and meetings
• Ownership of tasks in our project management system to support the correct budgeting and invoicing of projects
• Scheduling meetings, and recording minutes and coordinating their distribution
• Preparation of compliance documentation
• Liaising with external suppliers, including translation agencies
• Assisting the team with planning and the development of planning tools to optimise the productivity of the team and cross-collaboration between the team and other divisions
• Helping the project team to keep abreast of the latest potentially relevant sources of information to inform their project work, and keeping all divisional resources up-to-date
• Organising divisional monthly meetings, team socials and other internal activities

What is the Difference Between the Project Assistant and the Analyst Role?

Analysts and Project Assistants share a similar level of responsibilities however the roles do differ significantly in terms of daily duties.

Analysts within our Pro Bono division conduct detailed analyses of scientific data to then create a variety of materials that are presented to, and used by, our clients.

Whilst working on the same projects across a variety of disease areas, Project Assistants within the Pro Bono team use their scientific knowledge to provide project management support and administrative help to project teams, allowing the timely delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, Project Assistants work with senior colleagues within their division and colleagues from the Operations team to carry out internal administrative tasks, suggesting improvements and working to maximise efficiency within their teams.

About You

The ideal candidate will be proactive, innovative, have a genuine interest in healthcare and giving back to local communities, and be eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities with an ambition to develop the role.

This role will suit those who are passionate about the concept of evidence-based medicine, have excellent attention-to-detail and organisational skills, and a talent for communication.

Skills and experience required:

• A degree level or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline (2.1 minimum) including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine
• Passion for the not-for-profit sector
• A flair for, and attention to, detail
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills and a passion for maintaining high levels of organisation across tasks and processes
• The ability to respond to conflicting deadlines, work independently and self-manage your time
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• A desire and aptitude for collaborative working across project teams
• “Can do” approach, and the initiative, positivity and creativity required to continually improve services

You will receive close training and mentorship from experienced colleagues, so no prior experience is required.

What We Offer

The starting salary for the role is £26,000, pro-rated for part-time candidates. Please visit our career pages to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter you should explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical. Your CV should clearly state dates of all relevant degrees alongside the grades you have achieved, or are due to receive, for your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as your A levels.​

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visa applications for our Project Assistant – Pro Bono role.

Please contact the recruitment team at recruitment(@)costellomedical(dot)com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

We are recruiting for Researcher Writers to join our growing team, trained to apply our ratings system to the companies behind the brands in our product guides. After inputting the research into our database, they will also write the articles which accompany each score table output. The contract is initially for 12 months, but we do hope to move to a permanent contract. All permanent staff become co-op members, and share the varied responsibilities of running the co-operative. Remote working is possible, with a preference for applicants based in the North West of England. 

Ethical Consumer Research Association (ECRA) is the UK’s longest running alternative consumer organisation. It was founded in Manchester in 1988 as a not-for-profit workers’ co-operative to provide ‘information on the companies behind the brand names’ and to promote the ethical use of consumer power.