Programme Officer
Reference: JUN20213370
Location: Flexible
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

2021 is an exciting year for the RSPB, we are about to launch our new strategy which will help us make the contributions necessary to save nature in the coming crucial decade.

The strategy will be delivered though a new Portfolio management structure. The People Programme will sit within the Organisation, Workforce and the Leadership Portfolio which will set the strategic direction and key result areas for our work.  Together we are focused on bringing to life our organisational aspirations for our people.

Following the global pandemic, we are also implementing new ways of working across the whole organisation.

As the Programme Officer you will be working with and reporting directly to the Head of Programme & Projects. You will be part of an integrated team of programme and project professionals, which includes volunteers.

On a day-to-day basis you will be:

Collating data from a range of sources and keeping the key documents up to date. These will be used to shape projects and programmes which are currently in delivery and support with the commissioning of new work.

Working directly with our dedicated team of volunteer Project Reviewers, you will support Project & Programme Managers to co-ordinate reviews. You will schedule meetings with stakeholders and update and maintain a lessons learnt log for the programme.

Providing first line response to queries and questions about the programme from projects, stakeholders and other cross organisational activities.

Co-ordinating wider team activities which contribute to the culture of the team. This could include running sessions within team meetings or chairing informal sessions.

Working collaboratively with team members to ensure deadlines are met including in times of absence.

Delegating appropriately to administrative function to support the delivery of the programme.

To take a lead in the management of the programme SharePoint (online document filing platform).

To actively take part in the programme team meetings to highlight issues and/or pinch points in the programme delivery and identify solutions.

As we look to meet the future challenge in saving nature, there could be opportunities for you to manage or support discrete areas of activity including projects or change activities. Change is a key part of the role so you will be able to manage the effect this has on your day to day tasks and be comfortable with an iterative and agile approach to processes and systems.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

We are looking for a professional, persuasive and engaging individual with an experience of working within a change environment.

• Experience of developing and continuously improving documentation and information.
• Experience of managing data and keeping documentation up to date.
• Ability to keep a schedule of programme activities up to date.
• Ability to collate data from different sources to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide first line response to question/queries
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience of independently managing and prioritising workload making best use of time management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Senior Leaders.
• Excellent proactive communication skills
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary or cross functional team.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Experience of using PowerPoint and Visio to bring data entry to life.
• A qualification in programme or project management Change management qualification
• Experience of working within a Portfolio Management structure

Closing date: 23:59, 04 July 2021
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 12th July 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

 Programme Leader and Two Travel Trainers for Lift Training in Cambridgeshire.

(LEARNING INDEPENDENCE FOR TRAVEL)

Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, Term time (39 weeks).

Programme Leader £22,079.48 per annum, (FTE £24,301.59).

Travel Trainer £19,305.11 per annum, (FTE £21,248).

This is an exciting time to join the award winning LIFT Programme as we start a new service with Cambridgeshire County Council. In partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and other service providers you will provide independent travel training to vulnerable young people who have learning difficulties or physical disabilities, to enable them to use public transport for journeys to school or college.

You will join a strong national programme and after induction training will be capable of delivering structured 1:1 support. You will have good organisational skills and enjoy working in a community setting across Cambridgeshire. Most work will be undertaken at or from home. However, hot desking is possible at local authority hubs and meetings can be arranged at local authority premises. Lift Training will supply team members with a laptop, mobile phone and printer to enable home working. You will be confident working independently in the community, an excellent communicator with a dynamic and innovative approach. You will be the holder of a full driving licence. You may have or be working towards teaching qualifications, if not Lift Training will support the gaining of such qualifications.

These roles may attract applicants from a variety of backgrounds such as teaching, learner support, newly qualified graduates, care workers, former Police Officers, youth workers etc. These roles will require travel and flexible start and finish times. The Travel Trainer role will be supervised by the Programme Leader who will identify the caseload of young people. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, creative, excited to be working with young people and who have good communication skills.

The Programme Leader will be responsible for supervising the team, working closely with the Council, developing and processing learner referrals, preparing performance reports and will be managed by the Head of Lift Training. We are looking for someone to lead and build a new team, someone who is innovative, someone who has experience of leading a project, someone who has worked with multi agency partners, someone with enthusiasm and drive, someone who can inspire others, and someone who is experienced in problem solving.

Application and guidance forms are located on the National Star website 

For more information about our programme please contact Ian Clark Head of Lift Training

The Jubilee Centre exists to help thoughtful Christians connect their faith to all areas of public life and catalyse social reform. We carry out research and publish resources seeking to understand and explain ways of connecting the Bible’s message with a range of social, economic and political issues, and run events and programmes to equip leaders of change to make a positive difference to the world around them.

We are now looking for an experienced and thoughtful Christian leader to take on the role of Executive Director at the Centre. The successful candidate will be invigorated by our goal of becoming the leading Christian organisation nurturing social reformers for the 21st century, and bring the experience and gifts to build on the strong foundations we already have in place. He or she will lead a small team focused on growing the profile, reach and work of the Jubilee Centre.

If you feel this could be you, please contact Jonathan Payne at Carnelian Search for a confidential discussion.

Job Description

Job Title:            Development Officer – Institutions

Reporting to:      Head of Trusts and Foundations

Hours:                   Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Location:              Cambridge, UK

Start Date:          ASAP

Overview

CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is an international non-profit organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalised girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Since 1993, CAMFED’s innovative education programmes in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania and Malawi have directly supported more than 4 million students to attend primary and secondary school.

Job Purpose

As a key member of the fundraising team, the Development Officer - Institutions will primarily support the development and delivery of the Institutional fundraising objectives, covering both Trusts and Foundations, and Corporates, working closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations. S/he will also provide support to the wider Development Fundraising team to increase income through prospect research, proposal support and effective data management.

Specific Accountabilities

Research and administration

• Support the Team with research and due diligence profiles, particularly on Trusts and Foundations and Corporates
• Work with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations to create information, materials, thank you letters and acknowledgements for Institutional donors, according to the Global Fundraising Structure and SOPs
• Maintain accurate data records in Salesforce
• Uphold GDPR regulations at all times and manage complaints within best practice guidelines
• Other duties as assigned.

Proposal support and development

• Support the development of 12-20 proposals or reports per year for the Development Fundraising Team in the role of “proposal support” or “relationship support” within the institutional fundraising stream
• Develop good knowledge of CAMFED’s current programmes and grants through working with the development operations team to support in the development of proposals
• Research country and programme specific statistics, contextual and organisational information for proposal development
• Write elements of proposals for the institutional team
• Maintain accurate salesforce records in accordance with the Salesforce for Fundraising protocols and Global Fundraising Structure and SOPs.

Coordination of Institutional programmes

• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes
• Create and maintain reports and data in Salesforce that inform the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes, including dashboards
• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in effective stewardship of existing donors through outreach, developing materials and event support
• Work with the Manager of Corporate Relations on the CRM strategy, as a subsect of the Corporate strategy, to respond in a timely manner to requests for partnerships and steward appropriately
• Proactively identify and research potential prospects to add to the Institutional pipeline of opportunities
• Any other duties as required.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required

• Commitment and passion for CAMFED’s values, mission and vision
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal with the ability to develop content for a variety of audiences
• Proactive, ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise tasks and manage multiple workstreams
• Ability to research, analyse and collate information
• Working knowledge of databases and Google Suite would be advantageous although training will be given
• Ability to take initiative and develop solutions to challenges as they arise
• Effective team-working skills
• Attention to detail
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

Our services have never been more needed. The pandemic has created a new set of challenges for our young people and support on a practical, psychological and emotional basis is vital as we begin to rebuild.  Since March 2020, our workforce has grown by over 50% and we anticipate further growth and expansion to provide that support for everyone that needs it.

To meet this demand, we are expanding our HR team. We are recruiting for two roles, both experienced HR professionals, to develop and drive the future success of the organisation.

Our HR Officer will be responsible for overseeing the human resources requirements for Centre 33, management of HR systems, processes and policies and organisational support and governance. We are looking for an experienced HR professional, who will recruit, support and develop people through developing policies and managing procedures.  

Salary: £28,672 – £32,234 (NJC 24-28)  pro rata

Hours: 30-37

Duration: Permanent

Our HR Administrator will be responsible for the HR administration requirements for Centre 33, including recruitment queries, training management and maintenance of the HR database.

Salary: £20,493 to £23,080 pa (NJC 8-14) pro rata

Hours: 30-37

Duration: Permanent

Both roles will work to Centre 33’s values of being inclusive and specialist; supportive and non-judgemental; and collaborative and accountable.

You will be working primarily from our offices in Ely or Cambridge but with travel to other hubs within Cambridgeshire. 

Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of creatures great and small.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dog Care Section Manager to lead and motivate a large, dynamic team who are responsible for the operational delivery of Wood Green, The Animals Charity's Dog Care provision.

Our Care provisions forms part of a suite of agile services that provide a tailored journey for the pet towards finding their new owner. Working with up to 65 dogs onsite and supporting a further 40 dogs within our foster provision, the Dog Care Team deliver care, training and behavioural modification, along with supporting dogs placed in foster care and when first in their forever homes.

The Dog Care Section Manager has overall responsibility for managing the department through the operationalisation of our ambitious strategic aims, including to 'Provide High Quality Care for Pets in Need of our Help' and to 'Never Turn a Pet or Owner away'. Working within an agreed budget to deliver an efficient and effective, highly quality care provision; maximising dog welfare considerations and being responsible for the Health and Safety of all staff and volunteers.

Within includes:

• Ensure dogs are cared for according to the Animal Care Policy, other guidelines and laws that apply to pets
• Recruit, manage and retain a high performing team; demonstrating commitment to development and effective performance feedback
• Manage and develop team leaders to support the effective running of the section
• Proactively ensure the department helps as many dogs as possible through timely decision making to ensure availability for rehoming at the earliest opportunity
• Embrace innovative ways of working that maximise dog care and welfare, embedding these within the team
• Provide effective and compassionate customer service, including the resolution of complaints
• Represent the department at internal and external events, promoting best practice animal care and welfare
• Assist with compiling budgets, working within agreed budget levels and following financial protocols without compromising standards
• Ensure the impact and effectiveness of the department can be measured and demonstrated

• Managing a highly skilled team, we are looking for a strong, inspiring leader who enjoys coaching and development to lead the team through innovative and agile ways of working to meet the needs of the pet, currently with changing landscapes post-Covid.
• With cross-department working across multiple teams to ensure success in supporting high numbers of pets, experience working collaboratively to achieve a common goal is essential, along with strong, tactful, communication and negotiation skills even under pressure.
• The successful candidate must have strong emotional resilience in what can often be a challenging role and environment, with the ability to see the bigger picture, and feel a strong sense of purpose to improve the lives of pets to create a rewarding work experience.
  
  This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week working at our Godmanchester site.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Policy Manager with knowledge and experience of policy development, research and analysis particularly in a clinical and health system context. Our dedicated policy and public affairs team works closely with key stakeholders, including government and other decision makers, to shape policy on dementia research and access to future treatments. This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and well-respected team.

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

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

Key areas of portfolio: 

• Clinical engagement, including planning our annual clinical conference and health policy horizon scanning and stakeholder engagement activities for our innovative project in early detection (EDoN). 
• Improving diagnostic infrastructure by managing a programme of projects and activities to improve diagnostics for the diseases that cause dementia. 
• Value and affordability of any new treatments for dementia – the role will play a vital part in driving our work to shape how potential treatments will be assessed and reimbursed by the NHS, ultimately ensuring UK patients get fast access to future breakthroughs. 

Main tasks of role: 

• Co-ordinating and managing assigned projects within the policy team, gathering and analysing evidence and insight, developing stakeholder relationships and creating appropriate outputs. This may include undertaking or commissioning qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Using the outputs of insight projects to position Alzheimer’s Research UK as a thought leader and enable us to effect positive change.
• Contributing to a range of submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate.
• Representing ARUK on external working groups and helping to develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK.
• Supporting the work of Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work.

We are looking for:

• A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional.
• Someone with experience and knowledge of the UK health system, developed through working within the NHS, third sector organisation or equivalent. 
• Experience and success in policy development and influencing change.
• The ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a health or health policy setting. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to modify communication style for different audiences to maximise impact.
• Experience of line management.
• An adaptable approach that enables us to make the most of opportunities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 11 July 2021, with interviews likely to be on 20/21 July 2021. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.

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

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

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

Refuge aims to build a strong dynamic team of specialist practitioners for this new single point of access service providing high quality practical and emotional support to victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The post holder will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices to enable primary care staff to be able effectively talk to their patients about domestic violence, provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for female and male victims of domestic violence aged 16 years and over.

The role involves working in partnership within a multi-agency framework to deliver services and promote effective joint working to provide early identification, effective interventions and advocacy for women and men experiencing domestic violence.

The post holder will provide advice, advocacy and support, in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 5th July 2021

Interveiw Date: 12th July 2021

This is a Fixed Term contract at 37.5 hrs per week ending March 2022

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Centre 33

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of high quality services to young people aged 5-25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

Your Role.  

The Service Manager will work in conjunction with the Management Team and seniors to manage and develop excellent, safe, impactful and responsive emotional services to young people while maintaining and expanding local relationships with other organisations.

You will lead the development of Centre 33’s service offers for young people, maintaining the existing approach and growing and diversifying our service.

Working closely with our service leads, you will listen to local young people and local partners, learn from national best practice and share your findings with the organisation. You will support Centre 33 to embed and develop more impactful services while growing in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

You will have proven experience in leading and managing a team and the ability to create a warm and approachable team environment. You will work well under pressure and inspire and motivate others. 

You will work to Centre 33’s values of being inclusive and specialist; supportive and non-judgemental; and collaborative and accountable.

You will be working primarily from Huntingdon and Cambridge but with travel within Cambridgeshire.

A driving license and use of a car is essential for this post. This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Ref: 21521

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across (CPA 5) – Home Countries Geographical areas include:

East of England - Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Kent, Essex, Norfolk

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21521.

Closing date: 30th June 2021.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Are you a full stack web developer who would you relish the opportunity to work in Clojure and Clojurescript? Would you like to work on web applications that help tens of thousands of people every month and enjoy intellectual challenges and creating ways to visualize data?

The Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication is a unique team at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the clear communication of numbers. We work with organisations like the NHS, government departments, journalists and others who want to communicate numbers clearly. We make all our work Open Source.

We need a full stack web developer who wants to work in Clojure or Clojurescript. You would be responsible for helping produce our web-based projects, such as the internationally renowned Predict websites (Google: Predict Breast Cancer). This will involve developing client-side tools for the presentation of numbers based on algorithms supplied by statisticians. A key part of this role will be to generalise these tools so they are data driven and easily configurable for use in many other medical risk models. You will be keen to design open-source solutions that are simple to understand, maintain, and test. 

You would be working with the technical lead to produce and deliver these sorts of projects to schedule in a technically stable and secure way, and with the professional psychologists in the team to understand how users interact with the interfaces and hence how to improve them.

The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to exercise their functional programming skills using Clojure and Clojurescript and who prefers doing something for the public good than earning a lot! You should be comfortable with numbers and have excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with end users as well as the rest of the Centre team.

We are currently working 100% remotely. Flexible working may be possible - please enquire.

Are you looking to apply your brand strategy and management skills to help tackle the world’s greatest medical challenge?

We are looking for a driven, innovative and experienced brand professional to lead our multi-disciplinary Dept as Head of Brand. The Head plays a leadership role in the management, development, expression and protection of ARUK’s brand profile. As a rising voluntary sector brand, ARUK has enormous potential to press on to become the UK leader for an issue that resonates enormously with the British public – the Head will seize this opportunity and oversee how we take full advantage.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, Brand & Digital, the Head of Brand will bring experience in brand strategy and brand marketing programmes to the charity. They will understand how brand marketing integrates with other down-funnel forms of marketing and communication, driving consideration and action for our cause. They will have extensive leadership experience, supporting high performing managers, as well as being comfortable working with senior leadership. They will have developed clear visions for brand development and developed strategies and tactical plans to deliver against them. 

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

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership of the multi-disciplinary Brand department, line managing four managers encompassing creative development, celebrity engagement and campaigns, brand management and our merchandise team.
• Manage the annual Brand planning, budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring that actual expenditure delivers within budgeted targets.
• Plan and develop a clear articulation of ARUK brand strategy and narrative, ensuring brand marketing integrates effectively with other forms of marketing and communication at the charity.
• Evaluate, define and implement the Brand strategy and operational plans that support supports the charity’s vision, mission and objectives, working in close harmony with other marketing and fundraising teams.
• Oversight of the changing marketplace and consumer attitudes, working with our Insight teams.
• Developing an ongoing cycle of brand review and redevelopment, working with insight and research agencies and other external support organisations as appropriate.
• Collaboration across the organisation to ensure all teams understand and take advantage of the ARUK brand opportunity. Act as brand sign off, and guardian where necessary.
• Brand ‘health’ oversight, analysis and reporting.
• Developing and overseeing key agency relationships, and ensuring coordination of agency remits with other teams.
• Work with the Director of Comms, Brand & Digital, the Head of Corporate Partnerships and others to identify opportunities for brand partnerships with external organisations, aligning ARUK to partners with compatible values to improve reach and impact.
• Help create and maintain organisation-wide brand messaging and design guides.
• High level representation of ARUK at project boards and external working groups as appropriate.
• Provide strong leadership and support to the Brand Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to deliver an effective and efficient service across the charity. Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
   

What we are looking for:

• A strong leader, with experience of supporting and developing high performing managers.
• A passionate advocate for the importance of organisational brand, and an ability to inspire those around them.
• An extensive understanding of how different forms of marketing work in combination, and how consumers move down the funnel from first consideration, to action, to lifelong support and loyalty.
• A collaborative personality, and a relationship builder.
• Experience of business and strategic planning and budgeting.
• A keen analytical eye, and a willingness to challenge and improve.
• Someone with an eye on the future. Alzheimer’s Research UK embraces innovation and is open to new ideas and ways of working.  
• Experience of working with senior leadership and maintaining high level agency and stakeholder relationships.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.  Agile Working options considered.

Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 4 July 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 12 July 2021. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.

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

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