Physiotherapy UK is the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s (CSP) largest national scientific conference. It attracts over a 1, 000 physiotherapists, a year, who come together to learn about the latest developments and evidence in physiotherapy practice.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated individual to join our team to help us deliver this high profile event. You will work with the Physiotherapy UK planning team, CSP Professional Network partners and external organisations to co-ordinate, develop and manage the programme content systems to deliver a wide variety of high quality content that covers different areas and aspects of physiotherapy practice.

This will be a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and keen to use and develop their excellent team working, communication and organisational skills, to play an integral part in the delivery of Physiotherapy UK

Our Values

The CSP is the trade union, educational and professional organisation for the UK's 58,000 chartered physiotherapists, support workers and students; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP our goal is to create a culture which is characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork.  We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do.  We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity.  Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA and reflect the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it to have the greatest impact for our members.  

There are two roles

The two roles represent an exciting opportunity to work within the Policy, Evidence and Influencing team who lead on key policy areas and influence change for people with breast cancer across the UK. Both roles are broadly the same with the same job description, but each role has a slightly different focus.

One role focuses on the breast cancer workforce and supports our vital work on access to drugs. This role will also provide the opportunity to develop the charity’s local policy and evidence activities to identify and address local challenges in the provision of breast cancer services which is now more important than ever given the impact of COVID-19. This is role one.

The other role focuses on early diagnosis of breast cancer, in particular referrals to see a specialist, and waiting times and, the NHS breast screening programme – both of which have been impacted by the pandemic. This role will also provide the opportunity to further develop our work on services for those with a family history of breast cancer. This is role two.

In both roles, you will develop evidence-based positions and recommendations and build strong relationships with key external stakeholders. You will act as a source of expertise across the organisation and externally, working with colleagues to support the development and delivery of influencing strategies in line with policy positions, and developing contacts and relationships to increase the charity’s profile.

About you

You will have experience of working in a relevant policy role delivering significant change, undertaking research and analysing data to support policy development, and advising on the development of influencing strategies. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage projects and think strategically, and to build strong relationships with external stakeholders to influence change. You will also have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in London and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance (email address can be found by clickin on the apply button).

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

If you have a preference in a particular role, please indicate in your supporting statement which role you will are applying for.

Closing date Sunday 14 March 2021 at 11:55pm

Interview date Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 March 2021 (Interviews will be held virtually).

One woman dies in the UK from ovarian cancer every two hours. Although five-year survival rates for ovarian cancer are improving, other cancers, such as breast cancer, had better survival rates two generations ago than ovarian cancer does today. We’re here to change all that. And we’re following two routes to achieve that change: awareness raising and scientific research.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to set up and oversee the delivery of a 2 year UK-wide clinical improvement programme with the purpose of addressing the systemic and regional health inequalities in ovarian cancer. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the scoping and setting up of the programme, the day to day management and delivery, as well as the management of the key stakeholder relationships. They will set up and manage the project Steering Committee and Patient Advisory Group, and be accountable for project design, delivery, grant and budget management and results. They will work with the participating Centres around the UK to foster relationships and share learnings and best practice, whilst ensuring the smooth outworking of each of the respective pilots and the collation of outcomes and KPIs and other data across the centres for monitoring and evaluation as the project progresses. They will be part of the Charitable Services Team, whilst also working with the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance. They will bring their significant prior expertise to this project in order to enable them to critically and strategically lead and advise at each stage, from inception to set up and delivery

Main purpose of the role

To set up and facilitate the successful delivery of a national clinical improvement projecy, within time cost and quality constraints, to address inequalities in ovarian cancer with the ultimate aim that the UK progresses from having one of the poorest ovarian cancer survival rates to that of the best.

Scope of the role

•  Scope and set up large clinical improvement project 
• Lead day to day project management and delivery of project 
• Responsible for management of and reporting against project KPIs (including financial) and key project  milestones
• Management of stakeholder relationships with project partners

Food Sustainability Manager

In our mission to end factory farming of food animals, Compassion is developing an ambitious plan to drive systemic change for a Sustainable Food System at the global level. This includes a new objective to rebalance the production and consumption of animal products. Our approach will be to engage with food companies and major corporations via a two-prong approach:

- High level engagement at CEO level with influential corporations in aid of systemic change

- Food Business engagement with leading food companies to drive change in production and consumption patterns (as well as welfare)

We are now looking for an experienced sustainability manager to join Compassion’s Food Business team.

Food Sustainability Manager Responsibilities:

The Food Sustainability Manager is a new and exciting role and will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of a new protein rebalancing and benchmarking tool. These tools will be appropriate for food businesses and will be in line with Compassion’s target to reduce consumption of meat, fish, dairy and eggs by 50% in high-consuming countries by 2035 and by 50% globally by 2050.

Responsibilities will also include tracking developments in the global protein diversification market. By providing a new framework for change, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact for farmed animals and sustainable food production within a dynamic team and influential organisation.

Food Sustainability Manager Requirements:

The right candidate will have proven experience of developing tools/benchmarking systems to drive change and will be commercially astute.

You’ll also have proven knowledge and experience in an area of sustainability, ideally with a strong knowledge of supply chain management.

About CiWFI - Compassion in World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices. Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such we are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers.

Location:  Compassion in World Farming is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).

Contract type: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (Depending on experience)

Closing date: Sunday, 21st March 2021. We would like applications as soon as possible as these will be reviewed regularly and interviews may take place on a rolling programme.

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification of the job description

No Agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Manager, Sustainability Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Food Business Manager, Account Manager, Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Food Business Project Manager, Partnership Manager, Charity, Project Management, NFP, etc.

Ref: 96810

Role based at our Head Office in London (Tooley Street, London Bridge) OR Flexible remote working with regular travel to our Head Office

What the job involves
Funding research that will improve the lives of men with, or at high risk of, prostate cancer is one of Prostate Cancer UK’s highest priorities. Prostate cancer is harming too many men, in exchange for too few cures, which is why we are motivated more than ever to deliver a future where lives are no longer harmed by prostate cancer. We invest in the most innovative ideas to accelerate our knowledge and understanding of prostate cancer, and to develop better treatments and more effective approaches to diagnose the disease, so that we can transform the lives of all men with, or at risk of, prostate cancer.

We’re looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Grant Manager to join our Research Directorate. This role will manage a portfolio of the charity’s active research grants, closely monitoring their progress against project timelines and provide support and advice to our grant holders, in order to optimise their delivery. You will develop a detailed understanding of the science behind these projects and build strong working relationships with the researchers and their institutions. It will be your responsibility to develop a detailed understanding of the results and outputs arising from Prostate Cancer UK’s grants and supporting the research community to successfully deliver the research we fund.

You will also help other teams within the charity understand the research we fund and work closely with colleagues to showcase our research portfolio to our supporters, demonstrating the impact of the charity’s investment in shifting the science and taking us a step closer to taming prostate cancer.

What we want from you
This is a really important role to the organisation, as research plays a significant part in our charity strategy, and so we need somebody who can hit the ground running. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about, and experienced in, research management and who has a degree in a bio-medical (or related) science subject. You should be motivated to consistently perform to the highest standards, with an eagerness to trial new ideas and continually improve the way the charity manages research grants and engages with the research community.

We are looking for someone who is a confident and clear communicator. You will be able to handle a wide range of enquiries regarding prostate cancer research, particularly in relation to research grant management, and be comfortable liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including senior researchers and colleagues.

You should be highly proficient in the use of standard IT packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a meticulous attention to detail. You must also be able to manage your responsibilities independently, prioritising your workload depending on business need, whilst also working on a number of collaborative initiatives with others in the Research Directorate, as well as the wider charity.

Importantly, you must be excited and motivated about achieving major improvements for men with, or at high risk of, prostate cancer.

Why work for us?
Simply put, we believe men deserve better. They deserve a future where lives and bodies are not harmed by prostate cancer. We continue to invest millions of pounds each year into ground-breaking biomedical research and we need a highly motivated individual to effectively manage our investments and ensure that the research we fund takes us a step closer to benefitting men affected by the disease.

We have a clear focus on delivering radical improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, so that it can become a disease the next generation of men need not fear.

The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn and develop your skills and expertise. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website via the link.

Closing date: 7 March 2021.
Interviews start: W/C 22 March 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Grants Communications Manager (12-month FTC)

Are you a keen and skilled science communicator? Then you’re just who we are looking for. Come and help us show the world the impact Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) is having on the lives of seriously ill children across the UK and around the globe.

We are looking for a full-time Grants Communications Manager to join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed term contract (Maternity cover). By helping to shape and drive communications that highlight the importance, impact and long-term vision of a large and varied programme of scientific and clinical charitable activity, your main role will be to work in partnership with internal fundraisers to help inspire and steward their audiences.

This role will have you working across the charity, the hospital and its research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH) to gather and share information, and will make you an instrumental player in:

• translating varied and vibrant programme of scientific and medical research.
• showcasing the hospital’s quest to create state-of-the art hospital environments that benefit children’s recoveries, combined with the latest technology to enhance diagnosis and treatment;
• demonstrating the fundamental importance of our services to aid the wellbeing of patients and their families; and why investing in GOSH staff is so important.

About the Team:

The Grants Team has three main responsibilities: allocating funding in a rigorous manner; evaluating the impact of charitable funding; and communicating the difference it makes to the lives of children.

You will be working as part of a sub-team responsible for the communications aspect. Our mission is to help the organisation raise more money and fund more life-changing grants by co-creating content that inspires and engages our audiences.

About You:

You will be a creative, keen and autonomous worker with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Being able to establish credible and effective working relationships is critical in this cross-organisational role. The ability to quickly understand complex scientific and clinical concepts and translate them into concise, interesting and inspiring documents and presentations is also essential.

Specifically, you will need to have:

• A basic life sciences degree.
• Experience of networking and liaising with scientific, clinical and research communities.

About the Charity:

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.

How to apply:

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.? You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of our website before you apply.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. ?

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future.

Location: WC1N Central London (currently home-based until June 2021)

Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000

Closing date: 10 March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Press officer, Social Media, Journalist, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Science, Scientific, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 97077

About Us

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will generate and increase funding from two income streams - our growing Patrons programme and new Legacy strategy and programme. Our legacy initiative has been newly created and will need implementation to maximise income from gifts in Wills and In Memoriam giving.

The programme will need effective promotion, cultivation and stewardship of potential and confirmed legacy pledgers. The Patrons programme was relaunched in late 2019 with great success. It now needs to grow, and current Patrons need effective stewardship in order to retain them in the programme. You will provide the innovation needed to create a compelling and engaging programme, which will continue to build on the success of this relaunched programme.

Based in the Philanthropy team, you will work closely with a number of colleagues in the Development Group and across the Museum to raise the profile of the Patrons scheme and planned giving and to establish best practises. You will also be the Development Group's point of contact for gifts of objects/specimens to the Collection (through Wills or as lifetime gifts).

About you

You will bring strong creative, interpersonal and communications skills to this role, with excellent planning, administration, and process management abilities. You will be an innovative and creative thinker who is able to take ownership of these funding streams and grow this pool of supporters significantly.

Your successful, personal track record in legacy fundraising, membership scheme fundraising and donor development, and demonstrable experience of relationship cultivation and donor management, helps ensure that you have a sound understanding of the legal processes surrounding legacies.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 9 March 2021

Interviews expected 17 - 19 March

How to apply

If that sounds like you please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

* A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
* A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Finance & Administration Officer (CABB)
Reference: FEB20210360
Location: RSPB Northern Ireland - Belfast + Homeworking / Flexible
Salary: £21,718.00 - £24,294.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata), potential job share
Duration: 9 months

The EU INTERREG VA-funded ‘Co-operation Across Borders for ‘Co-operation Across Borders for Biodiversity’ (CABB) project will contribute to the recovery of protected habitats (active raised and blanket bog) and priority species (breeding waders, hen harrier and marsh fritillary) at key sites across Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland.

The €4.93m project will support 2228ha of habitat to attain better conservation status and produce 8 Conservation Action Plans (CAPs) for Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Special Sites of Scientific Interest and Areas of Special Scientific Interest. Match funding is provided by the government of Ireland, the Northern Ireland Executive, Mines Restoration Ltd in Scotland and RSPB Scotland.

The objectives of CABB, are as follows:

• Mapping for 7 Conservation Action Plans (CAPs) preparation sites (Montiaghs SAC, Garron SAC, Pettigo SAC, Drumragh/ Pettigo SAC, Meentygranagh SAC, Croaghonagh Bog SAC, Lough Nilan Bog SPA. 1 site (Muirkirk Uplands SSSI) has already been mapped.  This objective will result in 8 protected sites of cross border relevance being mapped, one of which will be an actual cross border site. This objective will establish baseline data for use in CAP preparation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Development and implementation of CAPs for protected cross border sites.  8 CAPs will be prepared for the following protected sites: Montiaghs SAC, Garron SAC, Pettigo SAC, Drumragh/Pettigo SAC, Meentygranagh SAC, Croaghonagh Bog SAC, Lough Nilan Bog SPA and Muirkirk Uplands SSSI. 2,228ha will also be supported to attain better conservation status across the following 5 sites: Montiaghs SAC, Garron SAC, Drumragh/Pettigo SAC, Gruinart SPA and Muirkirk Uplands SSSI.
• Tangible conservation actions will be put in place for priority species to encourage sustainable natural regeneration of species populations. This includes the purchase of specialist machinery, capital works, works on sea wall and habitat trials.
• Development and sharing of best practice and enhancement of skills in ecosystem management.
• Develop databases to gather and share data on priority species and habitats.
• Education and outreach activities will be put in place resulting in greater awareness of protected habitats and species, their needs and the actions required for their recovery.

Key purpose of the role:

It is envisaged that the majority of your working week will focus on financial matters including claiming RSPB expenditure, auditing partner expenditure and minimising financial risk.

The outputs and objectives to be delivered via CABB are spread across South West Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Each country will have staff allocated to the delivery of the programme. The majority of the Finance and Administration Officer’s (FAO) time will be focused in Northern Ireland, dealing with financial management including claiming grants mainly for RSPB NI and RSPB Scotland, auditing partner spend, liaising with external auditors, spend profiling and forecasting and on general programme administration, communications activity and on reporting to funders on progress. Grant claims are processed in euros.

The Programme Manager, to whom the FAO will be responsible, is the single point of contact for all partners and is the conduit of information to and from the Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB), managers of INTERREG VA funding. You will provide support to the Programme Manager in the dissemination of all relevant information to appropriate partners and stakeholders.  RSPB NI is the Lead Partner and the delivery partners are RSPB Scotland, BirdWatch Ireland, Northern Ireland Water, Butterfly Conservation and Moors for the Future.

The FAO will have the support of an RSPB Communications Volunteer. There will be scope to take on further volunteer support as appropriate.

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

1. Excellent numeric skills
2. Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
3. Proven relationship and partnership building skills
4. Proven financial management skills, including problem solving
5. Proven risk management skills
6. Proven diplomacy and negotiation skills and cultural sensitivity
7. Proven report and minute and note taking
8. Knowledge of financial management, including auditing
9. Knowledge of working in other currencies
10. Advanced spreadsheet skills
11. Experience of handling financial data – spreadsheets and databases
12. Experience of dealing with large project budgets up to and above £500k, involving multiple partners

During Covid 19 restrictions, the FAO will work from home. Following the lifting of restrictions and at a time when the RSPB deem appropriate and safe to do so, the FAO will be based in our RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters in Belfast. It is anticipated that the FAO will have to travel several times a year across the project area for audit and other project management reasons. There is scope for flexibility on the location of work, depending on individual circumstances.

This post is a full-time fixed term contract running to the 31st December 2021, with the possibility of part-time extension to 31st March 2022 or further, subject to the availability of funding. 

There is scope for this role to be considered as a job share. The financial aspects of the role will involve 3 full days per week, with general administration and communications duties occupying the other 2 days.

The FAO will be part of RSPB NI’s Operations Team, a team of 55 staff working closely across NI with our Fundraising and Communications, Policy and Business Support Teams.

Closing date: 23:59, 03 March 2021 
We are planning on conducting interviews week commencing 15th March 2021.

To Apply and for More Information:

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

No agencies please.

The Myrovlytis Trust promotes research into rare genetic disorders such as Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome and has funded more than £5 million in research grants to laboratories around the world.

We now have several new projects on the horizon and are looking for a Charity Officer to help drive future directions. This is a full-time position, working remotely.

Job specifications:

1. A degree in a relevant biological science, ideally a postgraduate degree and research experience also.
2. Capable of working independently and using initiative.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, familiarity with publication level scientific style would be advantageous.
4. A strong commitment to open scientific communication.
5. Willingness to learn, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
6. Understanding and sensitivity dealing with people affected by, and professionals concerned with, rare genetic diseases.

Although the very initial focus will be on osteosarcoma, we are interested in hearing from candidates from a wide range of scientific backgrounds since the follow-up projects would be on different areas of research.

Director of Professional Services
Aldgate, London

As Director of Professional Services, you will identify strategic priorities and provide the management, governance and oversight required for the smooth running of the departments within the Directorate. You will oversee the delivery of the work plans, monitor performance, facilitate the relationship between the Officers and Clinical Directors in Professionalism and ensure continuity between the work of the departments.

You will be responsible, with the Chief Executive and other members of the SMT, for creating and nurturing the appropriate culture of the College, which is supportive, educational and developmental, while embodying equality and diversity.

An experienced leader with the ability to think corporately over the whole range of College activities, you will possess strategic thinking, planning and excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.

You will have the experience of writing reports, papers and proposals for publication and documenting procedures, along with strong interpersonal skills, a positive outlook and be committed to a customer-focused culture.

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, season ticket and gym membership loans, as well as a defined benefit company pension scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications from everyone.

For more information please download the InformationPack. To apply, please complete the supporting information form and email it via the email application link.

Interviews will be held on the 11th and 12th March 2021.

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls.

Role based at our Head Office in London (Tooley Street, London Bridge) or flexible remote working with regular travel to our Head Office

What the job involves
Funding research that will improve the lives of men with, or at high risk of, prostate cancer is one of Prostate Cancer UK’s highest priorities. Prostate cancer is harming too many men, in exchange for too few cures, which is why we are motivated more than ever to deliver a future where lives are no longer harmed by prostate cancer. We invest in the most innovative ideas to accelerate our knowledge and understanding of prostate cancer, and to develop better treatments and more effective approaches to diagnose the disease, so that we can transform the lives of all men with, or at risk of, prostate cancer.

We are looking to appoint two passionate and enthusiastic Research Officers to join our Research Directorate. You will support the delivery of our research grant funding activities to ensure that we only fund the very best projects with the greatest chance of making a real difference for men. You will develop a good understanding of the science contained within the research proposals we receive and use this knowledge to find individuals within the international research community with the right expertise and experience to assess these proposals. You will provide support to applicants who wish to submit their research projects to us for funding, and you will contribute towards the preparation and delivery of the charity’s research committee meetings, where funding recommendations are made. This includes corresponding with, and assisting, our scientific committee; preparing meeting documentation; writing full and clear minutes of our committee meetings; and preparing outcome letters detailing funding recommendations.

In addition to our grant funding activities, you will also support our Research Manager & Grant Manager in overseeing the charity’s portfolio of research grants, handling and reviewing annual progress reports and invoice claims. You will also support and take part in engagement visits with our funded researchers and their support teams (virtually and in person at their institutions) to discuss their research and the short and long-term plans in order to achieve patient benefit.

You will work on a variety of collaborative projects with others within the Research Directorate and the wider charity, using our research portfolio to support our communication and fundraising activities by demonstrating the impact of the charity’s research investments in taking us a step closer to taming prostate cancer.

What we want from you
We are looking for two highly enthusiastic individuals with a degree in a bio-medical (or relevant) science subject who are eager to develop a career in research management. You should be able to understand a broad range of complex scientific information presented in funding applications, and utilise this information to identify potential peer reviewers with relevant expertise to assess the research proposals we receive for funding (prior experience of conducting peer review is desirable, but not essential). 

You will frequently be in communication with a variety of researchers, as well as colleagues at all levels across the charity, so you will need to be a confident and clear communicator both orally and in writing. 

You should be motivated to develop a decent understanding of research management and strive to consistently perform to the highest standards. We are looking for someone with a keen attention to detail and who is proficient in the use of standard IT packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Importantly, you must be excited and motivated about achieving major improvements for men with, or at high risk of, prostate cancer.

Why work for us?
Simply put, we believe men deserve better. They deserve a future where lives and bodies are not harmed by prostate cancer. We continue to invest millions of pounds each year into ground-breaking biomedical research and we need motivated individuals to help ensure that we fund research of the highest quality and which has the greatest potential to take us a step closer to benefitting men affected by the disease.

We have a clear focus on delivering radical improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, so that it can become a disease the next generation of men need not fear.

The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn and develop your skills and expertise. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information and to apply online please visit our website via the link.

Closing date: 7 March 2021.
Interviews start: W/C 22 March 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Head of Institutional Fundraising

• Location: Cambridge, UK

• Full time: 35 hours per week

• Contract: Open-ended

• Salary: circa £40,000-50,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit

• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

Throughout the BirdLife network and across BirdLife division’s Institutional fundraising is key to organisational income generation. While BirdLife has developed very strong relationships with a group of loyal institutional donors, our potential is not fully realised.  The Head of will lead the Institutional team, work with internal senior staff and external senior staff at Institutions and Trusts and Foundations to expand the number of donors and steward existing donors. The strategic function of the Institutional team is to provide a substantial income stream for all projects, address the overall management and accountability for BirdLife International to institutional donors and have clear sight of income generated by corporate and individual giving.

The post holder will, among other duties, also be responsible for developing and executing the BirdLife’s global institutional fundraising strategy and targets, writing the annual institutional budget and taking key decisions on applications and reporting measures.

The ideal candidate will 

• Have proven experience in high level institutional fundraising role

• Have knowledge of business, accounting, sales, marketing, management and project management 

• Be a highly organised effective manager, making decisions that are evidence based and results focussed

• Be capable of communicating and engaging on multiple issues across divisions and cultures, good external communicator working with high level senior staff at Institutions

• Need to be highly intuitive and lead on complex issues requiring creative solutions

Closing date: 07 March 2021

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

TPP are delighted to be working with a professional membership body to recruit a Data Analyst on a 12 month contract. This role will be based in Oxford.

This is a great opportunity for someone that is proactive and ambitious, with appropriate experience.

The Analyst will focus on facilitating and supporting the new project. This would include delivering on the outputs in the project proposal, contributing to stakeholder liaison with the consortium and provide analysis of the data set.

Some of the responsibilities will include:
Data management and manipulation of large and complex relational databases, including adapting existing methods and developing new approaches

Extracting data/cohorts from large electronic health records systems.

Undertake fob-holding training and become a fob-holder on behalf of the Department

Develop coding strategies and methods for identifying cases/ conditions/medication regimes

Procedures contributing to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for data provision, data manipulation and management, and archiving and destruction of datasets

Statistical programming and analysis

Design, develop and conduct appropriate research and statistical methods in order to address agreed research project objectives

Provide advice on research design and contribute to protocol development for new research projects

Scoping exercises for feasibility of proposed research

Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups

Collaborate in the preparation of research publications and reports, including presenting papers at scientific conferences or public meetings

Work independently and manage own day to day research and administrative activities

Work with our information governance lead to ensure that process and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with Data Protection Legislation and information governance policy.

The suitable candidate will require:
Previous experience of data management of large scale datasets, preferably in primary care, and/or other electronic medical records, administrative, or survey datasets.
Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
Strong programming skills in SQL database platform
Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communications with people from different scientific or clinical disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings
Ability to plan, implement and deliver programmes of work, in order to meet deadlines and manage academic research and associated activities, independently and as part of research team
To be able to demonstrate research potential and enthusiasm of the subject area
Good oral & written communication skills, including report writing and formal letters with the ability to present arguments in a clear and concise way
An ability to function with minimal supervision, with a willingness to take ownership of projects

If you would like to learn more about this excellent opportunity please get in touch ASAP

The role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Grants and Evaluation Officer to join Breast Cancer Now’s Research team. This team is the expert, externally-facing, driver of our Research Strategy, research funding, research governance and research portfolio evaluation.

We are looking for someone to monitor and evaluate our research portfolio on an ongoing basis and to manage key grant funding schemes to deliver Breast Cancer Now’s strategy. You will be responsible for:

• Managing grant applications, peer review and research review committee processes;
• Developing systems and processes to implement an effective research monitoring and evaluation framework;
• Maintaining research grant records and grant data on our grant management system;
• Monitoring and evaluating outputs, outcomes and impact from our research grants portfolio.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Research Funding, and working collaboratively with the Research Communications team, you will establish systems for capturing and measuring the impact of Breast Cancer Now’s work, and showing how our work supports our 2050 strategy.

About you

You will need a postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline with sound knowledge of scientific research, particularly in the cancer field, and experience of research management. Experience in research management, data management and analytics is essential. Experience of working with research data, or in a research environment would be an asset. Having excellent organisation skills and an ability to work independently and manage your time effectively is essential. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop good relationships within the organisation and with our community of researchers.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in London and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date: Sunday 28 February 2021 at 11:55pm.

Interview date – Friday 5 and Monday 8 March 2021. Interviews will be hosted virtually.