Quality jobs

The Senior Digital Content Officer plays a key role in shaping and delivering engaging, evidence-based digital content for young people, parents and carers. You will lead the planning, creation and continuous improvement of website content designed to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues across marketing, social media and youth engagement teams, you will help develop campaigns and content that increase reach, impact and engagement across web and digital channels.

You will conduct and use user research, analytics and insights from young people, parents and trusted adults to ensure our content meets real needs and reflects diverse experiences, particularly from marginalised and racialised communities. The role also involves managing the YoungMinds Bloggers Programme, coordinating written contributions, and supporting digital content across podcasts, video and campaigns.

You will maintain high standards of quality and accreditation, ensuring content remains evidence-based, accessible and aligned with trusted health information requirements. With strong digital expertise and strategic thinking, you will contribute to the long-term content strategy, helping to ensure our digital products continue to inspire, inform and support young people and those who care for them.

The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity, ensuring clear, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities. The Strategic Communications Officer will be part of the Corporate Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.

The Strategic Communications Officer will play an important role in delivering high‑quality campaign and communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, this individual will mainly work collaboratively with colleagues across Brand and Strategic Marketing on our big impact campaigns, as well as supporting the corporate communications team when capacity requires – this could be working with the CEO office, Fundraising or filling a need from the wider team.

The role holder will help to coordinate campaign workflows, gather accurate information, and support the delivery of integrated communications activity. The Strategic Communications Officer will contribute to the smooth running of campaigns by maintaining organised processes, supporting planning and reporting, and helping to produce content that strengthens understanding of dementia and the urgent need for research. The postholder will also help to create engaging, accessible content for cross‑channel campaigns and ensure that messaging is consistent, evidence‑based and aligned with organisational priorities.

Projects to own and drive forward include World Alzheimer’s Month, the Christmas campaign, and other key organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery & Production

· Support the research and production of campaigns and projects, including the World Alzheimer’s Month, Christmas campaigns and other Brand activity.

· Support on development of communication plans and materials for supporter‑facing activities and campaigns. 

· Write, edit and proof content for campaigns and projects ensuring accuracy and narrative alignment.

· Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.

Research & Information Support

· Monitor external trends and sector‑relevant topics to inform content and news planning.

Cross‑Team Support & Collaboration

· Work collaboratively with the Brand team, as well as the wider communications teams on shared projects.

· Support internal communications and the social media team for priority campaigns and strategic projects.

· Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand content needs.

· Work closely with teams to ensure their content embodies Alzheimer’s Research UK tone of voice.

Administration, Planning & Coordination

· Provide project coordination support for major cross‑channel campaigns and key organisation publications.

· Maintain clear documentation ensuring campaign materials and project assets are well organised.

· Contribute to content calendars for news and campaigns.

· Manage external freelance support in peak periods.

Quality, Accuracy & Compliance

· Support continuous improvement by sharing campaign insights and recommending enhancements, including introducing repeatable process and templates.

· Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in all communications.

· Ensure clear, accurate and consistent messaging across all outputs.

What This Role Delivers

· Engaging, accessible cross‑channel campaign content that strengthens ARUK’s strategic communications.

· Improved coordination of major brand activity and strategic communications projects.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing or digital content roles.
Strong writing, editing and proofing skills with attention to detail.

· Experience producing content across multiple channels.
Ability to adapt complex topics into engaging communications.

· Experience supporting cross‑team partnerships or agencies.

· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.

· Creative thinker with proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

· Collaborative, confident working across teams.

· Able to work independently with strong attention to detail.

· Confidence using digital tools, CMS platforms and MS Office.

· Enthusiastic about learning and communications best practice

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health in the UK with a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to play a central role in supporting the delivery of ADPH projects, networks, and events across the UK. This position is key to ensuring that all activity is recorded accurately, systems run smoothly, and members receive an exceptional level of support. Working closely with programme leads, you will contribute to the development and delivery of work programmes, maintain the membership database, and assist in the upkeep of internal systems.

You will work across the team to help plan, deliver, and evaluate projects, carrying out background research, analysing data, and coordinating smaller pieces of work independently. The role also involves organising meetings and events, both online and in person, facilitating smooth delivery and taking accurate minutes

A significant part of the role includes supporting our internal systems, particularly Salesforce and MS365. You will be expected to maintain user guides, support online member platforms, and help gather feedback to drive system improvements. Alongside this, you will contribute to internal and external communications, maintain data tracking for KPI reporting, and support ADPH’s regional networks.

This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You should be confident using Microsoft Office applications and be experienced in administrative work with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

All applications must be accompanied by a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for the role to be considered for interview.

The Association operates a hybrid working model and candidates are welcome from across the UK, however attendance at regular monthly meetings in London will be required, further details are available by contacting as below ahead of any application if required.

Closing date Thursday 30th April, 12 moon.

Overview of the role

The responsibilities of the post-holder are designed and divided across Registry and Programmes-related activities. 

The post-holder will provide efficient and effective administration of all matters relating to the teaching and learning activities of the taught programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate) ensuring effective procedures are documented and adopted for dealing with enquiries, enrolment, induction, module selections, student queries, assessments, progression, student support, committees and events. 

This full-time role will suit a detail-orientated, methodical person and offers plenty of variety working as part of a friendly and supportive Registry team.  A flexible working pattern can be considered upon request.

The role offers plenty of variety working as part of a friendly and supportive Registry team.

Application Details

A full and comprehensive job description, person specification and application details for the role can be found on our website.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon submission.

London School of Theology is a Christian college and, as such, it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll work with the Board and Executive team at a point where the organisation is becoming more deliberate, more confident, and more ambitious.

​We want governance to be useful, visible, and part of how we actually run.

​You will help design, shape and deliver our governance framework making sure decisions are properly formed, well-evidenced, and taken with a clear understanding of risk and accountability. You’ll be as comfortable thinking about the system as you are making it work in practice.

Please refer to our role brief for more information:2026 - Head of Governance.pdf

​

About You

​You’re someone who:

• Brings clarity where things are a bit loose or muddled
• Sees how things connect governance, risk, data, decisions
• Can turn ambiguity into something structured and workable
• Writes clearly enough that people rely on what you produce
• Is comfortable around senior people and not easily knocked off course

You might come from governance, risk, programme, operations or somewhere less obvious.

​Working pattern:​

You can work from home, or from our head office in Plymouth, or flex between the two. You will have occasional travel to Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall and will be required to attend Board and Committee Meetings in person.

We will provide you with:

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
• Paid DBS
• …and more!

CAPITAL in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 

Location: West Sussex inpatient settings (Langley Green, Meadowfield, Oaklands - you will be based on one site, with the possibility of travelling to others)
Hours of Work: 22.5 or 37.5 hours
Salary: £12.90 per hour (Equivalent to NHS Band 3 / 4: up to £13.90 depending on experience, hours and role)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

About the roles 

These are new roles focused on bringing lived experience into everyday inpatient care.This is a pilot project, hence the one-year contract term. 

You will work alongside ward teams to support recovery focused and therapeutic activity. The role is about being present on the ward, building relationships, and contributing to a positive and engaging environment for patients. 

You will use your lived experience appropriately to support hope, participation and recovery, while working within clear professional boundaries.

Hours and contracts

We are recruiting a small team of Lived Experience Recovery Workers to work across inpatient settings in West Sussex. 

Contracts will be offered flexibly, likely across 4 to 5 roles, with a mix of full time and part time hours. 

All roles will be place based, working within a single inpatient setting. There is no requirement to travel between sites. 

We welcome applications from people looking to work between 3 and 5 days per week. 

Final hours and working patterns will be agreed based on service needs and the strengths of the successful applicants. Our aim is to build a balanced team that provides consistent ward based presence across all sites. 

What you will be doing 

• Supporting structured recovery and wellbeing activities on the ward

• Working alongside Occupational Therapists and ward staff to co deliver sessions

• Building rapport through consistent, everyday interactions

• Contributing to a visible and reliable presence within daily ward life

• Supporting and sharing patient feedback and insight to support service improvement

• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team

About you 

We are looking for people who: 

• Have lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery

• Can use that experience in a purposeful and appropriate way

• Are comfortable working within clear professional boundaries

• Can support group based or structured activity

• Work well as part of a team

• Communicate clearly and build trust with a wide range of people

• Are committed to inclusion, participation and improving services

About CAPITAL 

CAPITAL is a lived experience led organisation. We bring people, services and systems together to improve mental health support through coproduction and lived experience leadership. 

We have over 300 members and deliver work across inpatient settings, community services and system change programmes. 

This pilot is part of a partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to strengthen recovery focused support and lived experience into wards.

What you can expect 

• A role where lived experience is recognised as expertise

• Structured support from both CAPITAL and SPFT 

• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and coproduction

• A chance to help shape how lived experience is embedded in inpatient care

Do you have a passion for supporting people to rebuild their lives? 

About the role

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our excellent team in Hounslow. As the successful candidate you will have a passion for supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in the borough, supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations. 

The Hounslow LIFE service is a large multi-site service that has a staff team of 32 supporting 86 clients, covering specialisms such as Homelessness, Substance Use and Mental Health.

In the role of Recovery Support Worker, you will be working with our clients on their road to recovery, aiding clients to gain the necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation.  You will assist a caseload of clients, supporting them to maintain independence in the community, build on their skills for employment, manage their own health needs, and look towards a brighter future. You will also have some housing management responsibilities as part of ensuring we deliver safe, high quality services.

Please note, due to the needs of all our services, there is a requirement to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays, and the role will be service based with no home working.

About you 

To succeed in this highly rewarding role you would benefit if you: 

• Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
• Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. 
• Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.
• Be committed to our Recovery Ethos. 

However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. 

How to apply 

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on 30 April 2026

Interview and assessments on: TBC

Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced conservation professional to fulfil the role of Country Director, South Sudan, assuming responsibility for the development, management and implementation of F&F’s growing South Sudan programme.

The successful candidate will have experience in providing technical input into the design, development, implementation and evaluation of biodiversity and conservation projects within conflict affected countries in Africa. They will also demonstrate a strong proven track record in operational, project, grant and financial management at a similar level and be skilled in providing strategic advice.

Strong leadership and people management skills are essential to the role to build and lead a professional team that delivers effectively against project aims, objectives and timelines.  The role also requires a skilled and credible communicator, who is confident in developing and managing relationships at senior level with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors, funders and government.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 20 April 2026. Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing Monday, 25 May 2026.

At a pivotal moment for Cardiomyopathy UK, we seek a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

Who we are

Cardiomyopathy UK is the specialist national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart muscle. Our vision is that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life.

We are a community of people affected by cardiomyopathy, medical experts and charity healthcare professionals working to provide support and information, campaigning for better access to quality treatment, saving lives through raising awareness and providing hope through shaping research.

About the role

As Chief Executive, you will help Cardiomyopathy UK move forward with confidence, reigniting and strengthening our team and ensuring we continue to be there for everyone affected by cardiomyopathy.

In your first year, success will be about bringing people together. You will be listening to staff, valuing their expertise and creating a positive, inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work. At the same time, you will help us reconnect with partners, supporters and funders, rebuild momentum and strengthen how we communicate our impact, including through our digital and social presence.

Looking ahead, you will guide us in delivering our current strategy through to 2028 while shaping what comes next. Above all, you will ensure we remain true to who we are — caring, ambitious and centred on “our people”, so that no one faces cardiomyopathy alone.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an inspiring and values-led leader who brings a track record of senior leadership, ideally within the charity, healthcare, or public sector to guide the organisation into the future.

You will also foster a positive and inclusive culture and harness the expertise of a committed staff team and volunteer network.

Credible, confident and able to represent the organisation at the highest levels, you will build partnerships with clinicians, researchers, funders and industry and champion the patient voice.

If you can combine strategic capability with hands-on leadership, alongside balancing immediate organisational priorities with long-term vision, then this is the role for you.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th May.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Referral, Assessment and Operational Development Manager located at our Head Office in Islington.

£40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The Referral, Assessment and Operational Development Manager is a senior operational role within the Mental Health and Complex Needs Directorate, responsible for leading the end-to-end coordination of referrals, assessments, placements, tenancies, and transitions across the portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Receive, monitor, and respond promptly to referrals from commissioners, brokerage

teams, and direct contacts.

• Coordinate and quality-assure person-centred assessments

• Complete and submit needs assessments, including costings and support package

requirements.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, brokerage teams, care managers, and housing partners.

• Support compliance with Ofsted regulations across assessment and placement reviews.
• Develop and embed best-practice tools and processes aligned with regulatory requirementS

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

• Highly customer-focused, championing customer rights, choice, dignity,

independence, and positive outcomes.

• Empathetic and values-led, able to balance compassion with professional boundaries.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Significant operational experience within Young People's and/or Mental Health services, including supported living, residential, or health and social care environments.

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of how local authorities, councils, and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) commission, procure, and agree services, including pathways and decision-making processes.

About us:

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Media & PR Manager to lead and deliver our media activity at a pivotal time for animal-free science.

This is an opportunity to shape how Animal Free Research UK is represented across national, sector and digital media. You will operate as a standalone role, responsible for building our reputation as a credible and authoritative voice on human-specific medical research, strengthening understanding of alternatives to animal testing.

Working across science, policy and communications, you will translate complex ideas into clear, compelling stories, secure high-quality media coverage, and support the organisation to respond effectively to emerging opportunities and challenges.

What you’ll be doing

• Setting direction and priorities for all media and PR activity
• Shaping how animal-free research is represented in public and policy conversations
• Building and maintaining an effective media presence, including securing coverage, developing media materials and managing media relationships
• Using judgement and insight to guide activity, including responding to media enquiries, advising colleagues and identifying opportunities and risks

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong media instincts with sound judgement and the confidence to both shape and deliver media activity in a standalone role.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a media or PR role, with evidence of securing meaningful coverage
• Experience operating with a high degree of autonomy, setting direction and managing delivery of media activity
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Confidence in building relationships with journalists and stakeholders
• Experience handling both proactive and reactive media work
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively under pressure

You don’t need to come from a scientific background, but you should be comfortable engaging with complex subject matter and motivated by our mission.

Why join us?

Animal Free Research UK is working to accelerate the transition to human-specific research methods that deliver better treatments for patients without the use of animals.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a mission-driven organisation creating meaningful change
• Work at the intersection of science, policy and public engagement
• Shape media narratives around an important and evolving area of research
• Take ownership of a key organisational function within a collaborative and supportive team

About the Role

Main Responsibilities

• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.

• Use the Citizens Advice Adviser Net website to find, interpret and communicate the relevant  information.

• Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.

• Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.

• Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.

• Up to date knowledge of welfare benefits and demonstratable evidence of competence in providing benefits advice to clients in an audited environment.

• Refer internally or to other specialist services as appropriate, including but not limited to welfare, debt, housing and link work support services

• Ensure that all work conforms to the organisations’ office manual and the Citizens Advice quality standard and any other funding requirements, as appropriate.

• Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice Service’s equality and diversity strategy.

• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.

Social policy

• Assist with social policy work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel.

• Alert clients to social policy options.

Professional development

• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.

• Read relevant publications.

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.

• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Complete the required training to comply with quality assurance processes.

• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.

• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service.

• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.

CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.

We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.

Job Purpose

The Research Programme Manager will have a strong grounding in scientific research, expertise in grant management, and report to the Director of Research. 

The role’s core responsibility will be to lead on the implementation and delivery of large-scale collaborative programmes and funding schemes. The post holder will have a visible presence within the research community acting as an important point of contact between partner organisations, researchers, committee members, peer reviewers and the charity. They will be expected to keep updated with the latest research developments in order to use strategic scientific expertise and judgement in the ongoing development and improvement of the Foundation’s grant funding schemes.

They will be responsible for the successful delivery of a large portfolio of active projects by working closely with others in the team to ensure all awards are expertly administered, monitored, evaluated and reported against, ensuring the outputs are of the highest quality and supporting the charities activities. The post-holder will identify opportunities to communicate the progress or impact of the work we fund and work with the communications team to develop compelling communications for our supporters.

Key responsibilities:

Grant Funding Programme

● Lead on the setup of large-scale collaborative research programmes ensuring robust peer review, effective contracting and close collaboration with funding partners;

● Lead on the management of multiple grant funding schemes, as well as ad-hoc applications that come to the Foundation;

● Oversee the smooth running of application rounds, peer review and ensure that funding committees function in line with AMRC guidance;

● Be the main point of contact for the AMRC with regards to research management;

● Support the ongoing implementation and development of the Foundation’s Grant Management Software, ensuring the research team are using the platform effectively;

● Manage project set-up including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones and budgets;

● Work with the other Research Programme Managers to oversee the research programme budget including planning, monitoring and forecasting; work with the Directors of Research and Finance to ensure that accurate research finance information is available for organisational budgeting and planning;

● Seek opportunities to improve the Foundation’s grant funding schemes to increase the number and quality of applications received year on year, ensuring funding projects support the delivery of the Foundation’s research strategy;

● Monitor any developments or innovations across the sector and implement changes to maintain a high-quality impactful research funding programme.

Project Portfolio and Impact

● Oversee the delivery of large-scale collaborative research programmes including:

• Leading on management on behalf of funding partnerships

● Manage and oversee project delivery of the Foundation’s active project portfolio by:

• Building and managing relationships with award holders and attending site visits;
• Approving grant payments and managing the change process for any project amendments;
• Ensuring project progress is effectively monitored and reported against;
• Identifying opportunities for and approving any project communications.

● Lead on the development and implementation of an Impact Evaluation Framework, to monitor and evaluate the impact of the research we fund.

● Lead on the development of an annual impact report to demonstrate the impact of the research we fund.

Line Management

● Provide line management responsibilities to the Research Officer, supporting their performance and ongoing development.

General Responsibilities

● Support the Director of Research to deliver the Foundation’s research strategy;

● Support more junior members of the team through training and mentoring;

● Contribute to the team being proactive and supportive, and working effectively and efficiently to achieve agreed objectives;

● Support the development of research communications activities, working closely with our communications team.

● Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong internal relationships across the charity, working specifically with the Fundraising Team to support income generation;

● Support the Director of Research in the development of updates for the Board of Trustees and other groups such as our Scientific Advisors;

● Keep updated with the latest scientific developments in the field, attend conferences and build strong relationships with MND experts and other relevant stakeholders;

● Represent the Foundation at external scientific meetings and conferences;

● Undertake other work as required by the Director of Research.

Skills and experience required:

● Educated to PhD level or with equivalent experience in a science subject relevant to MND;

● Experience of research management, including the management of grant schemes, preferably with experience of using Flexi-Grant;

● Experience of research communications, including the ability to disseminate complex scientific information and present it to non-technical audiences;

● Experience of liaising with senior individuals in a variety of organisations with an ability to create favourable working relationships;

● Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;

● A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to maintain relationships with a wide variety of individuals, including those within the Foundation, researchers and clinicians, relevant organisations and industry bodies, MND patients, and other MND charities;

● Self-motivated, proactive and able to work using own initiative;

● Organised, with a proven ability to successfully manage a broad spectrum of tasks, deadlines and individuals;

● Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations.

Working Pattern: Full time, permanent, home-based with regular travel across the UK

Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on experience

Direct reports: Research Officer, 1 FTE

Closing date: Friday 8th May

Interviews: Week commencing 11th May

Could you use your skills to help save lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East of England?

Role Title: Direct Marketing Lead
Reporting to: Supporter Engagement Manager
Salary: £32,861 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF with hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home

The Direct Marketing Lead is a newly formed role focused on planning, delivering and optimising integrated, data-driven campaigns across offline and digital channels to grow income from individual supporters—acquiring new donors, increasing the value of existing ones, and maximising return on investment.

You will take ownership of end-to-end direct response activity, using insight, segmentation and testing to improve performance, while managing budgets, suppliers and internal relationships to deliver effective campaigns that also build strong, long-term supporter relationships.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team within an organisation that’s ambitious, collaborative and committed to development. If you’re proactive, strategic, and motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Summary:

• Plan and deliver direct marketing campaigns across a mix of channels, with a focus on bringing in income and growing the supporter base.
• Take campaigns from idea through to delivery, including shaping the messaging and making sure everything goes out on time and within budget.
• Keep a close eye on performance, using results and insight to tweak and improve what we do next time.
• Build and develop supporter journeys that help bring people in, keep them engaged and encourage longer-term support.
• Work closely with teams across the organisation, as well as external suppliers, to get campaigns out the door and keep things running smoothly.
• Support wider planning and budgeting, using campaign results and data to help guide future activity and priorities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven track record of delivering integrated direct marketing campaigns, with particular strength in postal activity and full lifecycle ownership.
• Evidence of creating and evolving user journeys that drive stronger retention and deeper engagement.
• Confidence in data, including delivery of using CRM systems or databases to make data-led decision, select data, execute campaigns, generate reports, and extract actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with external partners, including agencies, fulfilment providers, and other suppliers.
• Solid experience managing campaign budgets, tracking income and optimising return on investment.

Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable taking the lead on complex projects and working independently and with a strong sense of ownership.
• Highly capable organiser, able to juggle competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong written communicator, skilled in producing engaging, audience-focused copy and briefs that inspires action.
• Data-literate, with the ability to analyse performance and make suggestions on findings and improvements.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to ensuring accuracy and quality in all outputs.
• Solutions-focused mindset, bringing creativity and initiative to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Financially aware, able to plan, monitor and optimise budgets efficiently.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate delivering and achieving tangible fundraising outcomes and contributing to income growth.
• Works well both collaboratively and autonomously, adapting style as needed.
• Brings a positive, flexible approach and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving charity setting.
• Comfortable making informed decisions within agreed strategic frameworks.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to contribute to broader organisational activities as required, including holding a full driving licence.
• Access to personal transport and ability to travel when needed.

About Magpas Air Ambulance

We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply.

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Interview date: Tbc
Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks from the closing date after submitting a final application, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process.

No agencies please.