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The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) funding.
With much of the charity’s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities.
This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences.
The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity’s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure.
You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity’s 10-year strategy.
· Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team.
· Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK’s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively.
· Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK.
· Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories – both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news.
· Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc).
· Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed
· Oversee the charity’s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research.
· Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative.
· Manage and evolve the ‘News and Views’ sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content.
· Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives.
· Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects.
· Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders.
· Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
What we are looking for:
· Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience.
· Experience of working with the media at a national level.
· Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences.
· Line management experience.
· Project management experience.
· Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters.
· Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research.
· Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development.
· An eye for creativity and innovation in communications.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.
· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation.
· First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level.
· Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative.
· A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research.
· Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The purpose of this consultancy is to support phase 1 – the conduct of document analysis and write-up, as the first component of study activities for the Zimbabwe Eye Health Systems Assessment. This will be guided by a stand-alone activity plan to be developed by the consultant in consultation with Sightsavers.
Duration of Project
The consultant will work 10 days over a one month period. The work will be conducted in Zimbabwe.
A total fee of USD 2,000.00 for phase 1 will be paid to the consultant on satisfactory completion of the written report accepted by the Sightsavers technical team. The consultant will be responsible for all tax payments. Sightsavers will cover cost of software (if required) as well as internet connection for the consultant to access documents but not the cost of travel to and from different offices in Harare to locate grey literature. Town running is included in the consultant’s daily rate.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
Please see the Terms of Reference (availble on advert on Sightsavers webiste) for full scope of work and deliverables.
Consultant Characteristics
- A proven track record as a researcher with substantial experience leading and conducting Health Systems Research studies in Zimbabwe.
- Ideally a Master's in a discipline related to public health, health economics, social or behavioural science, or relevant fields, with expertise in Health Systems Research. PhD preferred.
- Experience of eye health and related epidemiology and research ideally.
- Proven ability to build trust and effectively engage with stakeholders in the eye health sector to access necessary documents and data for timely project completion.
- Proven ability to build trust and effectively engaging with stakeholders in the eye health sector to access necessary documents and data for timely project completion
- First class reporting skills required.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills required.
The deadline to complete your submission is Monday 6 October 2025 23:30pm British Summer Time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a highly creative role in a fast-moving and busy team and plays a vital part in meeting the organisation’s increasing demand for engaging and bespoke content.
The Design Assistant will work within the Creative Team, supporting the wider organisation to drive the continued growth of the charity’s brand awareness and income. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time, as the organisation is continuing to develop and embed it’s fresh new visual style and brand platform.
They will work at the forefront of the creation of a wide of range assets, supporting a large number of projects. They will tackle a wide variety of different briefs and must ensure that all end products meet the high-quality standards we set ourselves.
They will embed themselves in the organisation as a trusted expert when it comes to our visual brand, ensuring all work is consistent with our style and fits our brand character.
This role will be known internally as Design Executive*.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Support teams across the organisation by delivering high quality assets across a range of design disciplines – from printed brochures and posters to basic infographics and digital media.
· Work with other design team members to run the team’s workflow by keeping up-to-date with the request management tool, responding to colleagues, actioning feedback on jobs and communicating progress of tasks.
· Maintaining and organising ARUK’s creative assets within internal systems, ensuring assets are stored correctly and made available to others.
· Advise and support teams on design best practice, providing insight into previous successes and potential solutions for their projects.
· Work with and guide external agencies where creative work is outsourced.
· Ensure all activities comply with ARUK brand and data guidelines and meet the high professional standards of ARUK and represents the values of the organisation to the fullest.
· Capable of and a passion for, developing eye-catching work across multiple formats.
· Able to demonstrate creative flare and enthusiasm to produce innovative and attention-grabbing work.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of digital and offline design, using programs such as Adobe software.
· A qualification or experience in using creative software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
· Understanding of brand guidelines and how to use them effectively.
· Experience of working to brief, ensuring final items are fit for purpose.
· Excellent eye for effective and engaging design and shows a high level of precision in their work.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to work precisely to a brief and work across a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines.
· A quick learner with the ability to develop skills & techniques in new areas.
· The ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and manage workload to hit deadlines.
· A positive, confident and friendly, approachable manner who is a real team player.
· Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative, as well as collaborating with others.
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 £24,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th October 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Communications Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) informs, inspires and engages our many audiences about dementia and the progress being made in research. The Corporate Communications Manager will be part of the Strategic Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.
The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for ensuring consistent and compelling external communications to drive our brand, as well as establishing the charity’s position in key strategic areas and helping to drive value from our corporate partnerships.
They will ensure a clear internal narrative and key messaging for ARUK employees, as well as supporting external communications from the CEO Office. This will include guiding key thought leadership pieces from ARUK’s Senior Leadership Team and ambassadors, informing key stakeholder communications and protecting ARUK’s growing corporate reputation.
The postholder will oversee the charity’s Annual Report and Review and identify opportunities to raise the charity’s profile in key strategic areas of work. The postholder will manage the work of two Corporate Communications Officers.
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a secondment.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management
· Developing and delivering operational plans for the team, working closely with other departments across the charity including Corporate Fundraising and the CEO Office.
· Day-to-day responsibility for the budget of the team, including reforecasting.
· Providing effective team management, exhibiting ARUK’s leadership values, including holding regular 1:1s, providing positive and constructive feedback, managing time and workload, and supporting training and development needs of team members.
· Feeding into the development of department-wide initiatives to improve ways of working, increase engagement and improve the quality of our output.
Thought Leadership
· Develop and execute high-impact communication strategies that amplify the CEO’s voice across internal and external platforms.
· Craft compelling narratives, speeches, op-eds, and social media content that positions the charity as an industry leader. Identify emerging themes and trends to proactively shape messaging.
· Source, evaluate, and coordinate media opportunities including interviews, podcasts, panels, and profiles. Prepare briefing materials and talking points to ensure consistent and impactful representation.
Partnership Communications
· Managing the work of a team focused on supporting communications of and to our corporate fundraising partners, including:
- Supporting New Business teams on pitch and proposition development.
- Supporting Partnership Development teams on partnership announcements.
- Providing regular opportunities for Fundraising teams to learn and improve their communication skills, as well as providing consulting support on a range of relevant topics arising within those teams.
· Providing oversight and support for communications around current and future strategic partnerships for ARUK.
Key Messaging
· Responsible for developing and maintaining key messaging documents and guidelines for the Department and ensuring internal teams and external partners are using consistent messaging to underpin the charity’s brand.
Media Relations
· Coordinating pro-active PR planning, using media metrics to guide decisions and identify key areas of opportunity.
· Agreeing and tracking the use of media key messages.
· Taking an active role in promoting thought leadership pieces on key corporate or strategic issues for the charity.
What we are looking for:
· Ability to develop and support a high-performing team that delivers on organisational priorities.
· Confident setting KPIs and direction for teams and will have proven success leading integrated PR and digital campaigns.
· Significant experience working within an influential press office, including a record of proactively securing top-tier coverage.
· Experience and/or understanding of working on issues relating to health inequalities and public health.
· Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; builds drive and motivation in others – has a ‘can-do’ attitude, is committed to delivering results, and strives for continuous improvement.
· A highly strategic and creative thinker, with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
· Creative flair, with an eye for detail, compelling copy and engaging ideas – able to spot opportunities and develop them for the benefit of ARUK and its beneficiaries.
· Excellent journalistic skills and an understanding of how to influence and use the media, including through thought leadership.
· Ability to develop clear and persuasive messaging to support ARUK’s strategic goals and enhance the charity’s reputation.
· Able to build effective relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in partner organisations, adapting ways of working to account for different personal working styles and organisational cultures.
· A collaborative and approachable nature – able to work effectively, communicate regularly and challenge constructively with colleagues in relevant Departments to develop and deliver projects.
· A self-starter, able to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and beyond, and to work outside of regular office hours.
· Experience of working in a charity/non-profit environment.
· Understanding of the medical research environment.
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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. The Legal Counsel is responsible for advising and challenging senior colleagues, ensuring the provision of sound legal advice and guidance. They will oversee legal compliance, manage legal risk mitigation efforts and take ownership of legal processes to enable the smooth operation of our organisation.
This position will take accountability for developing and implementing the charity’s legal strategies, ensuring that legal risks are proactively identified, managed, and mitigated effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Regulations
· Take ownership of monitoring and advising on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the charity, including but not limited to charity law, data protection, health and safety.
· Oversee the development and execution of strategies to address legal risks, obligations, and opportunities.
· Ensure compliance with applicable legal frameworks, to include the creation and maintenance of a legal register.
· Proactively identify, monitor, address, and report on legal (and where appropriate other business) issues of significance.
Contracts
· Take responsibility for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts including, but not limited to commercial, research, collaboration contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and mitigating potential risks.
· Oversee the provision of timely and pragmatic legal advice on matters of contract law, intellectual property rights, employment law, governance, and other relevant areas, ensuring alignment with our organisational goals.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
· Take ownership of managing legal disputes, litigation, and other legal matters, ensuring effective collaboration with external counsel to safeguard the charity’s interests.
· Identify and address legal risks proactively and escalate more complex legal matters when appropriate.
· Provide specialist advice to ensure foreseeable legal risks are effectively identified.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training
· Be accountable for establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing the integration of legal input into decision-making processes.
· Take responsibility for developing and delivering training sessions and workshops to ensure employees and stakeholders are well informed on legal matters, contracts, policies, and procedures.
· Establish and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What we are looking for:
· Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK, with a current practicing certificate, sound legal training in a well-regarded legal practice, and relevant post-qualification experience in-house and / or in private practice.
· Strong knowledge of contract law, and the drafting of agreements, negotiating contracts and developing compliance.
· Strong knowledge and understanding of UK legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance requirements applicable to charitable organisations.
· Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and accessible advice to non-legal stakeholders.
· Extensive demonstrable post-qualification experience.
· Solution focused, pragmatic, and able to apply legal knowledge and good practice in day-to-day work.
· Able and prepared to quickly develop a good understanding of new legal areas and issues which affect the organisation.
· Able to recognise when more complex and serious issues arise and escalate appropriately.
· Proven ability to independently lead initiatives, oversee multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
· Proficiency in MS Office 365 and other relevant software applications.
· Proven drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, develop effective solutions, and to exercise good judgement / initiative in a variety of situations.
· Confidence in presenting / communicating to groups of people and / or senior leadership.
· Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
· Ability to quickly establish personal credibility and to develop and maintain effective strategic relationships.
· Receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn.
· Enthusiasm, commitment and motivation for work, and the achievement results
· Demonstrated ability to manage and take ownership of strategic relationships, fostering deeper partnerships across the organisation.
· Working experience of intellectual property rights, employment law, governance, regulatory compliance, and data protection.
· Experience working with complex charities.
· Personal demeanour that secures the trust and confidence of others.
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
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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About us: We are the Society for Endocrinology. We bring together the global endocrine community to share ideas and advance our discipline. As a membership organisation, we support scientists, clinicians and nurses who work with hormones throughout their careers. We also engage policy-makers, journalists, patients and the public with hormone science to encourage informed health decisions, and to demonstrate the value of endocrinology to the wider world.
About the role. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Clinical Programmes team and support our growing portfolio of clinical research studies. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of research studies, helping to drive progress and meet key milestones.
As Clinical Research Coordinator, you will be managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the research studies. You’ll act as a central point of contact, collaborating confidently with clinicians, nurses, patient groups and other stakeholders to ensure studies run efficiently and effectively. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll maintain accurate documentation and site files, ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.
About You. You bring experience, and/or proven know-how in clinical research coordination or research project management. You’re highly organised, able to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative environment. Your strong written and verbal communication skills help you build effective working relationships with stakeholders and your tech-savviness and understanding of regulatory frameworks allow you to work confidently with study systems and processes.
We Welcome all Applicants. If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information about us as an employer and the work we do, please visit our webpage
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We bring together the global endocrine community to share ideas and advance hormone science and practice
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Land, and the way that it is owned and managed, impacts on all of us. It has different places in all of our histories, whatever our backgrounds or heritage, whether our experience is of public or private ownership, colonialism, dispossession, or migration, the difficulties of making a living in a rural economy or the daily impacts of urbanisation and gentrification. How we currently own, manage and make decisions about land lies at the heart of many of our current social, economic and environmental challenges and injustices.
Shared Assets works with people and land for a just future.
We undertake advice & support, research, movement building, communications and resourcing work to support, mobilise and advocate for the development of models of managing land that create shared social, economic and environmental benefits. We see systems change as a core value of our work and seek to be transformative, both through externally-facing projects and internal approaches and ways of working.
Our research work supports collective learning related to working on and with the land. We communicate our findings through articles, blogs, podcasts, reports, events, and more - building a shared evidence base to support the development of a just land system. Through our research, we seek to make an impact at a local and a systemic level. We want to create conditions that allow people and communities to thrive, and promote care for the land and environment. We do this work on both a commercial and grant funded basis.
The role holder will lead the full range of Shared Assets’ research projects, from scoping and design through to delivery, follow up and evaluation. They will need to have experience of designing and carrying out research and learning activities with a wide range of partners - including academics, community groups, NGOS and local authorities - in collaborative ways. In the past we have worked on research projects of many scales - from large European Union funded consortia, to smaller, one-off pieces which help a local authority or community organisation move forward with their work. Often our research work involves collaborating with a group of other civil society organisations to provide evidence of why change in the land, food and farming system is needed, and generate action on these issues.
The main areas of work are to: manage and deliver funded research projects (or projects with a research component) with partners, reflect with colleagues on what we are learning within and across workstreams as an organisation and sector, use this knowledge to create new ideas for research work, and support fundraising for these, as part of our ‘infrastructure’ role.
For more details please see the full application pack. Apply before 10am on Monday 27th October.
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Fixed term 12 months
We are: Looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Prospect Researcher to join the Development Team at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
We are a small and incredibly busy department: The Royal Conservatoire is an internationally recognised institution, and the only performing arts conservatoire in the UK that offers training in all the main performing artsdisciplines.
You are: Someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a passion for philanthropy and the arts. You will have strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to identify potential supporters, including High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you will be skilled in developing strategies to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, particularly across the UK, North America, and other priority recruitment and fundraising regions for RCS. Your approach will be evidence-based and strategic, aligning with the wider ambitions of Scotland’s national conservatoire.
You will: be instrumental in identifying new prospects through wealth indicators, philanthropic interests, professional networks, and international connectionsparticularly in London, the US, and other priority areas.You will support the preparation of cultivation and stewardship events, offering strategic recommendations based on thorough guest research. Additionally, you’ll help maintain a robust and accurate prospect pipeline across various giving levels, input and manage data on the fundraising CRM (Spektrix), and ensure compliance with GDPR. Your work will also involve contributing to due diligence processes in line with RCS’s gift acceptance policies.
Please note working remotely within the UK may be considered for a suitably qualified candidate
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th October 2025
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The purpose of this role is to support the research team with business as usual (BAU) administrative tasks. This role will not require formal scientific qualifications and the core focus is to help the Research Team deliver their mission more efficiently. The charity’s goal is to spend 50% of all income on research, this presents exciting opportunities to the Research team but ensuring this is spent on world class research which is independently peer reviewed by international experts is a complex process.
The role will involve organising Scientific Advisory Board meetings (flights, hotels, restaurants, meeting rooms, expenses), email and letter writing (award letters,), organising ad hoc meetings and associated travel, arranging training sessions (Grant Tracker), assisting with organising Team days and QoL sandpit organisation. This role will require working across the whole Research Team providing administrative support as required, balancing priorities and liaising with other Teams within the charity.
This role sits within our Research team, reporting into the Head of Research. Our Research team is responsible for shaping, funding, and evaluating research that will drive our vision of people diagnosed with Brain Tumours living longer and better lives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the organisation of external research meetings such as Scientific Advisory Board meetings and meetings with researchers, including arranging travel, accommodation and meeting space
- Organise internal research team meetings, including taking minutes and circulating agendas
- Assist research grants team through preparation of outcome letters and communication with researchers
- Assist in maintenance of accurate records for the research team, including document migration and data quality control
- Manage shared research accounts and subscriptions
- Completion of ad hoc tasks to support the research team deliver their goals such as organisation of team training or planning sessions
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The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.
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Help shape national debates on justice and champion the voice of magistrates.
We’re looking for a Policy and Research Officer to join the Magistrates’ Association and turn evidence into influence.
The MA is the only independent membership body for magistrates in England and Wales. With around 12,000 members, we speak truth to power, support our members, and advocate for a fairer and more effective justice system.
This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. One day you might be writing a briefing for a parliamentary inquiry or drafting a consultation response; the next you could be analysing survey data, supporting one of our national policy committees, or working with colleagues to launch a new advocacy report in the media.
You’ll be joining a small, supportive team where your ideas can have real impact. Recent projects have tackled judicial diversity, recognition for magistrates, reform of the Single Justice Procedure, and access to justice for disabled magistrates. Your work will help shape the future of the magistracy — and through it, the wider justice system.
We’re looking for someone with strong research and analytical skills, excellent writing and communication, and the ability to grasp complex issues quickly. If you’re passionate about justice and want to see your work influence real-world change, this role is for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Research Administration Assistant
Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
37 hours per week (part-time hours will be considered for a minimum of 30 hours)
We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Research Administration Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Research Administration Assistant, you will support the Research Grants Manager, by providing administration support for the Research and Services Team to ensure that Yorkshire Cancer Research supports high quality research and services that directly impacts the people of Yorkshire.
Working with the wider Research Funding team to provide administration support for all phases in research funding process to ensure we fund high quality and impactful research This includes assisting in running aspects of Award funding rounds, management of ongoing Awards including accurate maintenance of records and co-ordinating meetings.
Specifically, you will:
Funding Research to directly impact patients across Yorkshire
- Preparing and proofreading of documents throughout the process.
- Managing applications through the application, review, and outcome processes.
- Fostering good relationships with the applicants, keeping them informed of further requests for information and changes as they occur.
Award management
- Developing strong relationships with funded Award holders and serving as the main point of contact for any issues with Research Awards.
- Maintaining accurate records of Awards and research contacts.
- Updating the award management system as required to manage relevant funded awards, providing support for the awards monitoring process and any review.
- Providing support to the Research and Services Finance Manager to ensure research Award finances and variations of expenditure from plan are recorded appropriately.
Meetings
- Working with nominated individuals providing administrative support to plan and deliver meetings as required.
- Preparing and proofreading of necessary documentation and reports as required.
Team collaboration
- Supporting a variety of initiatives across the Research and Services Team as required.
- Role modelling the values of the charity.
- Supporting other teams in the organisation as necessary to achieve charity-wide goals and priorities.
- Representing the Research Funding Team on Award issues as and when required.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be ideally educated to A-level or equivalent, or experience working in a similar position at a similar level
- To have administration experience and experience of maintaining accurate records.
- To have experience co-ordinating meetings, preparing paperwork and taking minutes.
- To have experience extracting information from a variety of sources to prepare suitable reports.
- To have excellent organisational skills, including time management skills, the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple complex projects.
- To be able to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- To have IT skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and databases.
- To be able to travel occasionally within Yorkshire.
A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history by seeking two references
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- A DBS check at basic level.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 9 October 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Please note, we will close the advert early if a high number of applications are received.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. As a Research Advisor you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our research strategy to life.
Through our portfolio of active research projects, we fund some of the most exciting and innovative cardiovascular research and the most talented scientists from PhD students to BHF Professors.
You’ll play an active role in supporting the work of our research grant committees, by providing scientific input throughout the research grant evaluation and delivery process and taking primary responsibility for supporting the work of the Chairs and Programme Grants Committee.
You’ll work closely with the Senior Research Advisor, Research Grants Manager and Research Grants Officer during funding cycles and grant applications and awards.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract covering family leave until the end of May 2026.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
With a PhD, or equivalent, degree in bioscience, you'll have knowledge and an understanding of scientific and clinical careers and the work of BHF, specifically in relation to research.
With experience of cardiovascular or related research at postdoctoral level as well as research grant evaluation and administration, you'll be able to interpret complex research data and communicate it to lay audiences
You’ll be a proactive member of the team possessing outstanding attention to detail, analytical and interpersonal skills.
With excellent communication, prioritisation, and organisational skills you’ll be able to meet multiple deadlines. You’ll serve as an ambassador for BHF and its research achievements, promoting BHF and its research funding schemes.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated person with suitable experience and interests to make an important contribution to the primary mission of one of the world's leading funders of cardiovascular research.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.
Interview process
First stage interviews are planned for 15th October on MS Teams.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
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PREVENTION POLICY RESEARCH MANAGER
Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Prevention and Epidemiology)
Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract / secondment
Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours and 4 days part-time)
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
??We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Prevention Policy Research Manager. We need you to lead on the development and delivery of the work plan for commissioned prevention policy research, and support the development of our prevention policy strategy, to ensure key evidence gaps are filled through the most appropriate process. As part of this, you'll provide leadership and support the development of a team of two staff.
Cancer Research UK's Cancer Intelligence (CI) team is part of our Evidence & Implementation (E&I) department within the Policy, Information and Communications directorate. The E&I department is integral in driving impact for people affected by cancer and improving patient outcomes by placing evidence at the heart of the charity's work. Through robust research, the department shapes and drives improvements to cancer policy and practice across prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, inequalities, and innovation.
What will I be doing?
Overseeing the planning, development and delivery of commissioned prevention policy research (PPR) and supporting the development of the new prevention policy strategy
Being responsible for signing off all policy research commissioned contracts, briefs, and outputs, ensuring they meet the Cancer Intelligence Team's evidence standards, adhering to wider CRUK policies, and aligning directly to the PIC prevention strategy
Supporting team members to maintain and develop their own knowledge bases and skillsets through appropriate training, horizon scanning and involvement in commissioned work
Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the area of cancer prevention to identify common areas of work and identify gaps providing effective and pragmatic solutions
Leading on dissemination of PPR outputs, including grey literature reports, peer-reviewed articles, presentations (internal and external), stakeholder engagement and press activity
Liaising with the Cancer Prevention Knowledge Group Chair and other relevant experts to ensure that external insights are sought and appropriately incorporated into commissioned work
Managing the budgets for prevention policy research studies and working with relevant colleagues to commission work agreed through the existing governance structures
Gathering stakeholder feedback on strengths and weaknesses of existing team processes, including timeliness of outputs, quality of work and value for money
Exploring different approaches for commissioned prevention policy research, to inform the development and implementation of a model of working that bests supports the delivery of the new prevention policy strategy.
What skills will I need?
Education and/or experience in a research methodology discipline e.g. health sciences research
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external parties at senior levels
Excellent influencing and negotiating skills and experience of building effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience of designing, undertaking and delivering high quality impactful research either as a researcher or commissioner
Strong critical appraisal skills
Proven knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Proven ability to prepare and produce high quality and publishable written materials and academic research papers
Proven ability to translate complex information for a range of audiences
Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple work streams both personally and in leading a team.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
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Deputy Shop Manager
Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Part time, 15 hours per week – 2 positions available
£24,242.40 (pro-rated to £9,828.00) per year
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
· Play an active part in running our shop in Hornbeam, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
· Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
· Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
· Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment.
· Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
· Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
· Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
· To be highly organised with good time management skills.
· To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
· To be able to use own initiative.
· To be resilient and adaptable to change.
· To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
· A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
· A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
· A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
o To undertake a DBS check at the level relevant to your role.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 15 October 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the People Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Research Manager, Maternity Cover
Salary: Circa £55,000 plus benefits
Contract: Fixed Term – 13-month contract, Full Time
Location: Oxford (hybrid working)
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Research Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role is an integral role in a dynamic, international team and a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical senior researcher to manage the Trust’s philanthropy, prospect and due diligence research.
We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in January 2026.
The role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the research strategy of the Global Engagement Team and the delivery of a high quality, in-house research service to the Warden (CEO), Trustees and senior leadership of the Rhodes Trust, in support of fundraising towards the Trust’s 125th Anniversary Campaign goal of £200 million and increased alumni and friends of Rhodes engagement. The role includes line management of two Research Associates.
The role will be responsible for;
· Managing research output to support the GET team mission.
· Managing the delivery of all briefing materials for the Warden’s Office, Trustees and senior leadership team (SLT) to support stakeholder engagement, events and travel.
· Lead tailored research projects for key global regions in co-ordination with GET senior leadership and to support Campaign Committee. Pro-actively identify potential prospects, donors, partners and volunteers for the Trust for inclusion within fundraising pipelines
· Manage a varied portfolio of research resources and processes, including scoping materials, briefings and profiles, reports, network mapping, regional insights/analysis, philanthropic trends/issues, and country-specific content.
· In collaboration with the International & Special Projects Lead (Warden/CEO Office) and GET senior leadership, support the strategy, planning and delivery of all global travel for the Warden and fundraising team, including objectives/goals, itinerary design, identifying engagement opportunities and delivery of all associated research materials.
· Responsible for all in-house due diligence research prepared for the Warden and SLT in respect to risks and sensitivities surrounding donation acceptance, and management of the Trust’s submissions to Oxford University’s Committee to Review Donations as the university’s primary point of contact.
· Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
· Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
· A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.
Please refer to the job description for more responsibilities
Essential skills, experience and qualifications:
· Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
· Substantial experience of delivering research in a fundraising organisation and undertaking due diligence research in a fundraising / funding setting
· Experience of line management or supervising the work of others
· Outstanding research and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; ability to plan and execute research strategies and adopt creative approaches in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to rapidly and rigorously assess and condense large volumes of information from a variety of sources into clear, concise and meticulous reports, briefings, and profiles
· Strong project management skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently on your own initiative
· Team player, with the desire to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with colleagues; ability to liaise effectively with numerous stakeholders to prioritise and pipeline multiple requests
· Strategic thinker, curious and creative, with knowledge/understanding of both current affairs and the ability to understand and explain complex information (e.g. financial, legal) as required
· Flexible, reliable and result-oriented; capable of switching effectively between different types of work, and tailoring level of depth and detail of research for different purposes/contexts with a strong commitment to quality control
Please refer to the job description for more essential skills, experience and qualifications
Benefits of working here
We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.
· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
· Competitive pension scheme
· Generous family leave schemes
· Private health insurance
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Personal development opportunities
· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
· Cycle to work scheme
· Electric car scheme
If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 17 October 2025.
The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
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