Digital Skills Officer Jobs

As Individual Giving Manager you will be responsible for leading and delivering an annual programme of activity across all aspects of Individual Giving. Developing and implementing a portfolio of inspiring campaigns and appeals that aim to connect with our existing supporters, as well driving the acquisition of new supporters, particularly through regular giving will be the key to this role. You will also be responsible for managing and developing in-memory and legacy giving, delivering an exceptional experience to our supporters, to drive long term support and increase lifetime value.

You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:

Experience and understanding of budget creation and management and understanding of mitigation as needed.

Demonstrable experience in fundraising, particularly in individual giving, with a track record of achieving income targets and driving growth.

Proven experience of developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate supporter acquisition and income generation.

Demonstrable experience of insight-driven decision making to improve fundraising performance.

Familiarity with in-memory giving products and strategies to promote them

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload.

Successful track record of managing staff and/or volunteers in an inspiring and motivating way for them to achieve. Leading by example and committing to staff development.

Demonstrable ability to provide excellent stewardship to supporters/clients/customers, cultivating long-term relationships and making them feel valued.

If your application is successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Laura Elliott, Head of Supporter Fundraising 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment to equality and diversity.

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.

The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre

At The Nightingale, we’re a small, local charity with a big impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to improve quality of life by helping individuals and families cope with and come to terms with a cancer diagnosis.

We understand that cancer support isn’t one-size-fits-all—so neither are our services. From counselling and complementary therapies to social events that connect like-minded individuals facing similar challenges, we tailor our support to ensure everyone gets the help they need, all provided free of charge.

As demand for our services grows year on year, so does our ambition. To meet this increasing need, we must grow our income streams and this is where you come in! Whether you’re an officer ready to take the next step into management or a manager looking to make a meaningful difference locally with a well-loved and respected charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

Focusing on building new relationships and developing high-level, multi-year partnerships, the role holder will be responsible for fundraising, managing income streams focusing on Trusts and Foundations, regular donations, bucket collections, one off donations and funds generated from third party engagement. If you are keen to make a difference and help us grow these income streams to support our plans, we would love to hear from you! 

Role overview

• As a member of The Nightingale’s Leadership Team reporting into the CEO, the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of the charity.
• This includes working closely with the CEO and the other members of the leadership team to oversee the effective management of the Fundraising function.
• Ensuring that all Fundraising activities reflect the Nightingale’s strategic objectives and uphold its values and reputation.
• Developing and leading on the Fundraising strategy and action plans, with a particular focus on major donor fundraising, ensuring integration, and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Ensure the CEO, the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees are kept informed of the team's strategy, progress and major achievements.
• Manage team of 2 fundraiser roles plus 1 volunteer (actively recruiting).
• Management of budget. Prepare and manage budgets for all areas of responsibility, with a focus on ensuring cost-effectiveness and delivering income growth in High Value Fundraising.

Responsibilities

• With an emphasis on High Value Fundraising, develop and implement a multi-channel fundraising strategy to grow and develop The Nightingale’s income stream including major donors, trusts and foundations, individual giving, events and corporate fundraising.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the fundraising team, setting income targets and delivering strategic support.
• Build sustainable, long-term relationships that align with The Nightingale’s fundraising priorities and the creation of clearly defined, measurable targets and KPIs.
• Develop fundraising tools and materials, creating bespoke, high-quality materials that resonate with major donors and support broader fundraising activities such as printed materials, e-marketing, and web-based materials.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising best practices, including data protection legislation and the Charity Commission’s guidelines.
• Lead the development of strategies and tactics to increase the lifetime value of existing donors, ambassadors and patrons, creating and engaging mid/high value philanthropy programme including supporting the delivery of a strategy for working with high profile individuals and influencers.
• Manage high-level relationships with major donors, ensuring their contributions are recognised and cultivated for future support.
• Identify new donors, influencers and ambassadors, working with the Board of Trustees and existing Major Donors to map and engage new networks to generate revenue.
• Research, develop and produce a range of bids to charitable trusts and foundations, and other appropriate organisations.
• Taking the lead to develop relationships with existing and new prospects with a view to growing the charity’s income.
• Understanding the motivations that encourage companies to give and to be confident in researching and identifying companies
• Managing all income streams, regular donations, bucket collections, one off donations and funds generated from third party engagement.
• Working alongside the Head of Marketing and Comms to create fundraising products and tools to help support our partners.
• Assisting with all levels of corporate administration, thank you letters, certificates, project reports, updating information via the database, website and social media etc.

Essential requirements include:

• Proven track record of delivering income targets of £100k and upwards.
• Proven track record of identifying, compiling and managing relationships with Trusts and Foundations as well as corporate partners.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with a range of audiences.
• Ability to develop high quality, coherent and thorough fundraising proposals and pitches.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently, applying own initiative.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable (attending networking events and meetings as necessary).
• A full clean driving licence and use of vehicle.

Benefits:

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Embrace a relaxed work environment with a casual dress code
• Access to our company pension scheme for long-term financial security.

The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This role sits within the account management team, which raises over £1.5 million annually through a range of long-term partnerships across multiple sectors – our partners include ghd, M&S, Primark and more. We’ve recently won multiple 7-figure partnerships launching in 2025, success for the team is only growing and we’d love you to be part of this with us!

The senior partnership manager is a key role within our account management team, responsible for delivering our most high value and strategic partnerships and generating over £1 million annually for Breast Cancer Now from this portfolio.

Reporting to the head of corporate partnerships (account management), you’ll manage this exciting and varied portfolio of sector leading partnerships, focusing particularly on income growth and delivering shared-purpose opportunities that strengthen and celebrate the relationships we have with these organisations.

As the main contact for these major partners, you’ll guide them through every stage of their relationship with Breast Cancer Now, always striving to achieve and exceed mutual goals.

You’ll also oversee the senior corporate partnerships officer, providing direction and senior level support as they manage their own portfolio of smaller partnerships.

Collaboration is essential in this role, working closely with the broader partnerships and engagement team, including new business and dedicated project teams (Asda partnership team and the senior stakeholder & stewardship lead).

With the direction and support from the head of corporate partnerships, you’ll set an example as we continually work to increase the overall effectiveness of our corporate partnerships & improve delivery across the full portfolio.

About you

You’re an experienced relationships manager with a proven track record of delivering high-value, strategic partnerships and you’re excited to work with some incredible and well-known brands at Breast Cancer Now!

You have experience creating partnership development plans, aligning partnership objectives with broader charity/organisational strategies to drive income and engagement.

Skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, you have experience securing long term commitment from partners & colleagues and you’re motivated to further develop partnerships at Breast Cancer Now for the benefit of those impacted by breast cancer.

You’re a strategic thinker whilst maintaining attention to detail. You have a proven track record in efficiently managing budgets, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance in all you do.

As a collaborative team player, you’re comfortable stepping in for senior leaders and leading cross-team projects. You have experience or a strong, proven interest in developing your leadership skills and understand the importance of providing clear updates and guidance to line reports, managers and fellow colleagues.

As a motivated individual, you’re excited to champion and further develop the work of Breast Cancer Now!

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact us. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Friday 3 January 2025

First stage interviews (online) Week commencing 13 January 2025

Second round interviews (in person) Week commencing 20 January 2025

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint two experienced Philanthropy Managers to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to one of the Senior Philanthropy Managers, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working

A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential.

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

As a charity, we could not maintain our reputation, the range of our work, or our digital presence, without the support of our business partners, sponsors, philanthropists and members. The Development and Advocacy Department is seeking to recruit a Patrons Coordinator on a part time basis who will work with the team to provide an efficient ticketing and customer service to all Patrons by telephone, email and post, ensuring that all Patrons ticketing requirements are met. They will also ensure related records are processed, recorded and fulfilled accurately within the department`s quality of service and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing excellent customer service with a consistent high level of customer care and responsiveness. They will also have high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks, especially given this is a part time position. They will be able to demonstrate:

• Solid experience in a customer facing environment
• Experience in a membership organisation and/or Box office environment (not essential but highly desirable)
• Understanding of legacy giving and administration (desirable)
• Experience of databases and MS Office (Access, Word and Excel); some working knowledge of Tessitura or other CRM systems or ability to learn

A working knowledge of our arts forms is not a pre-requisite but the ability to get up to speed on RBO membership products and services quickly is.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 6th January 2025

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with excellent data, organisational and interpersonal skills to join the Data and Migrations Team for the Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations System (DARS). The post is permanent.

The DARS Data and Migrations Team, a part of the wider DARS Support Centre based in the University Development Office, is responsible for modelling, monitoring, assuring and improving the quality of data held in the DARS database. We also provide user support within a wide range of areas, including migrations, reporting, compliance and governance.

Reporting to the DARS Data & Migrations Team Lead, you will assist with important data-related inquiries, work on reporting and analysis of data quality issues on DARS, and provide expert guidance to existing and newly-migrated teams on the best ways to assure and maintain the quality of their data. The role will also involve supporting the building of and transition to a new CRM system and the delivery of future data migration projects. Your contribution will be essential for the effectiveness of the activities supporting Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations across the University of Oxford.

You should have a passion for data and be committed to understanding the information needs of system users. You will also be a team player with the ability to work independently towards meeting deadlines, to communicate effectively, and to adopt an assertive approach to problem solving. Other key requirements are a high level of attention to detail, and excellent data management and analytical skills.

We offer a challenging and fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop your professional skills, including the opportunity to help design and build a new CRM platform, and to explore the use of AI to support the University’s fundraising goals.

This is an exciting time to join a friendly team which is going through a period of change and growth.

The Head of Philanthropy will secure and cultivate major donor relationships, growing our existing giving programmes and helping to deliver our overall fundraising strategy. With the Development Director, they will continue to build our prospect pipeline to support Assisted Places fundraising.

Additionally, there may be involvement with a small number of other discrete fundraising projects. Community is a vital part of our schools’ ethos and the Head of Philanthropy will play their part in strengthening this ethos. Many of our major donors will support the schools in other ways, including through our vibrant careers network (CareersLink). The Head of Philanthropy will also embed themselves in school life by playing a leading role in our annual telethons, working with the Development Director and Database Manager to deliver this.

The Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser with a passion for growing and cultivating our supporter base. They will be a firm believer in the aims of our Assisted Places programme and in the value of an independent education. The role would suit an articulate, tenacious and persuasive fundraiser, with a strong track-record of forging and cultivating long-term relationships. They will have up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation and best practice.

Corporate Partnerships Manager £37,555 pro rata 28 - 35 hours per week UK Home-based 

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications Team (FRC) at an exciting time in GFS’s history as we enter a new strategic period and turn 150 years old, in 2025. You will lead on the delivery of specific aspects of the organisation’s fundraising strategy including developing new income streams with a focus on corporate partnerships. You will develop broader corporate support and individual giving such as corporate volunteering days and challenge events. You will also lead on our annual fundraising campaigns such as International Day of the Girl and International Women’s Day.

You will work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to refine our fundraising plan to diversify income streams across corporate partnerships, individual giving (online and in person) challenge events, volunteering days and campaigns and to:

• ensure that income and engagement targets are met as planned/agreed and in line with GFS’s fundraising strategy and plan
• deliver outstanding stewardship for partners and donors
• maintain effective relationships with potential partners and connections, keeping them engaged with GFS’s ongoing work and impact
• maintain a strong network and high visibility within the GFS, and wider women’s sector community and attend key community and networking events.

This role would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual, with great people skills and a passion for improving the lives of girls and young women through fundraising.

You will have significant experience of successfully developing new fundraising streams, securing new corporate partners and individual giving income as well as;

A proven track record of securing income from a diverse range of income streams.

A commitment to EDI principles

Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with a variety of stakeholders from corporate donors, individual supporters and community members.

You will also have a flexible and innovative approach to your work and be a strong team member with the ability to develop excellent working relationships. 

About GFS   

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

A Basic DBS check is required for this post.

To apply please submit your application by the closing date Friday 17th January @ 23:30 hrs

Policy and Public Affairs Intern (Scotland)
£13.85 per hour plus expenses
Scotland, home working with regular travel to Edinburgh and occasionally other parts of Scotland and the UK
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 5 months

The Policy and Public Affairs Intern is an exciting opportunity at The College as you will provide a wide range of policy, research, communications and administrative support for the RCPCH Scotland team, helping to promote public awareness of the RCPCH and core child health priorities.

As Policy and Public Affairs Intern you will support the development of policy positions unique to Scotland and assist in drafting responses to Scottish Government consultations and parliamentary inquiries, whilst also providing ad hoc administrative support to the wider the Devolved Nations Team.

Reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will produce content for blogs, social media, bulk email, web and other digital communications specific to our audiences in Scotland, working collaboratively with colleagues, College members and Officers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Policy and Public Affairs, and to learn and understand complex issues in relation to health policy and guidance within a leading Royal Medical College.

A recent graduate with an interest in a career in policy, public affairs or strategic communications, you should be passionate about developing skills and gaining experience in policy and public affairs and be self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with internal and external colleagues.

With strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyse and problem-solve, you will be capable of presenting complex information in a concise manner.

A working knowledge and understanding of policy and political processes in Scotland is essential, whilst knowledge of public health, child health inequalities or health services would be desirable.

Experience of producing high quality policy and communications outputs such as consultation responses, reports, policy briefings along with experience of producing high quality content for digital and social media would also be advantageous. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

Closing date: 12 January 2025

Thank you for considering this fantastic opportunity to join The Avenues Youth Project as our Fundraising Manager with responsibility for writing applications to Trusts and Foundations. This is a part-time position (4 day/week) with full flexibility for home working.

The Avenues is an exceptional West London youth centre that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. The Avenues offers free-to-access fun and meaningful after-school, weekend and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our excellent facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and crafts room, sports hall and classrooms. 

With secured blue-chip funders and a host of smaller funders, a significant amount of groundwork has been laid, including a pipeline of multi-year grants securing some activities to 2026 and beyond. Our challenge is to maintain this revenue to create a stable future, by strengthening our relationships with existing funders and introducing new ones. We are looking for someone who not only shares our determination to give all young people a fair chance but has the experience, skills and personality to help us achieve our goals, someone who enjoys the thrill of achieving funding success. 

Educated to degree level or higher, you will be a hard-working, self-starter with excellent writing skills with the ability to write concise and creative bids. Ideally, you will have 3+ years’ proven track record in a fundraising position, with a focus on trusts/foundations and public sector income streams. However, you may equally have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment.  

Either way, you will be skilled at budgeting and presenting financial information in easy to understand formats. You are a relationship builder and collaborative worker with a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

You have a high standard of software literacy (Office software, Mailchimp and internet), excellent telephone manner and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of callers.

The role offers you the chance to work for a highly respected charity, with a great team of staff, while helping make meaningful change. The Fundraising Manager is a very well respected position in our organisation and you'll work closely with the Chief Executive and the rest of the team. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospital Carer Support Worker to join our team in Waltham Forest.

As a Hospital Carer Support Worker, you will be part of our Waltham Forest community team, helping to improve the lives of carers through your work. This role is part of a North East London (NEL)-wide project to better identify and support carers within and beyond acute settings funded as part of the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF). This role will include, improving the recognition and identification of carers within the Hospital setting (Whipps Cross Hospital). Providing information advice and guidance to carers and effectively linking carers to ongoing support to increase ‘successful’ Hospital Discharges for their ‘cared for’.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of individuals, organisations, partners, and funders particularly those within a hospital setting. You will need to be a resilient, highly professional and empathetic person who is able to work flexibly. You will be at the forefront of this new project, able to raise issues effectively and work alongside project evaluators to identify ‘what works’ to contribute to the wider NCL project development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is excited about creating real change in carer’s support.

This role is based at Whipps Cross Hospital with occasional travel to our Waltham Forest office for team meetings. So being commutable to this hospital and our office is desirable. There will be opportunities to work from home when appropriate.

In return, you will benefit from working for a charity that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our workplace pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.  Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your completed online application, that your application has not been successful.

Closing Date:  05/01/2025

Interview Date:  06/01/2025 - 17/01/2025

 Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Positive       Collaborative      Ambitious

Join Our Team as a People Systems Support Executive!

Be a key player in supporting our mission to help young people thrive! Partner with our People Systems Manager to ensure our systems run smoothly and efficiently. You'll handle system configurations, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes, allowing our delivery teams to focus on what matters most. From maintaining system documentation and building insightful reports to supporting SAP release cycles and performing data reconciliations, your role is essential to keeping our People & Learning Agenda on track.

If you're passionate about systems, problem-solving, and making an impact, apply now and shape the future of people systems with us!

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

The Policy and Public Affairs Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK is a dynamic and fast-growing team driving change to influence political stakeholders and shape policies that advance dementia research, improve access to early diagnosis, and prepare health systems for future treatments. The team also champions public health policies to reduce dementia risk.

The Policy Communications team sits within the Communications Department but works collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Departments to maximise the success and influence of their work by gaining cut-through with key audiences and inspiring positive, urgent action.

The Policy Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in influencing government action, engaging campaigners, and shaping the media narrative on critical issues such as dementia risk reduction and new treatments. This high-impact position involves driving proactive media coverage, managing press bids, and pitching stories to national journalists, all while aligning efforts with broader communication strategies. With a focus on impactful storytelling, you’ll elevate the charity’s voice as a leading expert on dementia policy and grow its reputation as a thought leader nationally and internationally. You’ll also lead and inspire a small team, managing two Policy Communications Officers.

We’re seeking a talented, experienced media relations professional who thrives on securing high-profile coverage and creating meaningful change. If you’re passionate about communications, skilled at building relationships with journalists, and eager to make a difference for people affected by dementia, this is the role for you.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Management and collaboration

· Lead and manage your team effectively, embodying ARUK’s leadership values. This includes holding regular 1:1s, providing constructive feedback, managing workloads, and supporting training and development needs.

· Build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues in Policy and Public Affairs, as well as other senior thought leaders within ARUK and the broader dementia community.

· Actively contribute to the press office by handling in-hours and out-of-hours media requests.

· Foster positive relationships with senior stakeholders to highlight the value of PR activities, while developing and implementing KPIs and tools to measure and report on the impact of activities.

External communication

· Develop and lead a PR plan for policy communications that aligns with the charity’s strategy, driving high-impact media coverage and audience engagement across multiple channels.

· Identify opportunities to engage the public in Policy and Public Affairs activities, including through campaigns, petitions, or amplifying their voices in support of ARUK’s work.

· Craft and oversee communications for the charity’s supporter-based campaigning network, both online and offline. This includes copywriting and editing content for the monthly Campaigner Newsflash and other materials.

· Collaborate with the Social Media team to enhance public and priority audience engagement with the charity’s policy and public affairs initiatives.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets that connect with key audiences for Policy and Public Affairs.

· Work closely with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and Executive leadership team to identify ways to use their voices to raise the charity’s external profile on key political issues.

Messaging and copy development

· Work collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Departments to develop communications campaigns and messaging around key issues, informed by quantitative and qualitative research, where possible.

· Develop topic briefs to equip media spokespeople and ambassadors with clear and consistent messaging on key issues.

· Provide high-quality copywriting and editing for reports, web content, social media, and marketing materials for campaigns and events.

Event support

· Oversee communications and branding for key events, including parliamentary engagements, roundtables, and other high-profile activities as needed.

Internal communications

· Support teams internally in talking confidently and consistently about strategic policy and campaigning issues to their audiences.

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.

· Lead projects with other communications disciplines, especially policy and public affairs, and project manage launches of key reports.

· 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.

· Strong influencing and negotiation skills, comfortable working under pressure, with highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills.

· A highly strategic and creative thinker, with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills – capable of writing high-quality press releases, comments, briefings, and other written materials.

· The ability to build strong relationships with senior internal and external colleagues in a short period of time.

· In-tune with scientific progress, politics and the policy agenda.

· 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.

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 5th January 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 13th January 2025. 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.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

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

Charity People is excited to be working with an amazing organisation that is the leading global entity funding type 1 diabetes research. They are looking for their next Individual Giving Manager to leverage a new global brand to engage and recruit supporters and raise essential funds to power the essential work needed to find a cure for the disease.

Job Title: Individual Giving Manager

Location: Hybrid working with travel to the London Office once a week

Contract: Permanent and full time

Salary: £40,450 per annum

About the organisation

Their mission is to accelerate life-changing advancements to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Over the past five years, they have invested more than £2 billion toward this goal. They collaborate with the most talented minds to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies for individuals living with type 1 diabetes. Staff and volunteers worldwide are committed to campaigning for a vision of a world free from type 1 diabetes

About the role

The Individual Giving Manager role sits within the Fundraising & Engagement directorate, reporting to the Head of Supporter Marketing & Experience.

This role will need a strategic, insights-led individual to join the passionate Supporter Marketing & Experience team and lead Individual Giving. The team is on an exciting journey of growth as they prepare to launch a new Membership product to unlock connected masses and grow the Legacies programme.

Responsibilities:

With your insight-led approach and direct marketing expertise, you'll help shape the programme, working closely with the Head of Supporter Marketing & Experience and line manage the Individual Giving Officer and as the team grows, you may have another team member to manage.

Key Tasks:

• To oversee delivery of our established IG programme of £1.2m pa, with support from the Individual Giving Officer.
• To manage the development and launch of our new Membership product
• To oversee the launch of our legacy marketing activity, with support from the Legacy Officer.
• To lead on developing supporter journeys that grow supporter engagement and income
• To develop supporter insights and data segmentation that improve targeting and enable data-led decisions for acquisition and retention across our mass fundraising programme.
• To identify, test and implement new activities to increase income, with a focus on cost-effective, digital channels.
• To develop reporting systems that support data driven decisions and steer our Individual Giving activity going forwards.

About You

For this role, the hiring manager will be looking for the following skills and experience;

• Data driven and insights led
• Have experience of leading and managing a team
• Planning, managing and evaluating multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention
• Planning, executing and evaluating integrated supporter journeys, using digital and email platforms
• Developing and monitoring KPI's and reporting to drive decision making
• Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners including fundraising & marketing agencies

Application Process

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at Charity People today with your CV or profile

A covering letter will be needed as part of the application process, once you have contacted Seema, she will be able to give you further details of what to include in the covering letter

Due to the time of year, application and interviews will be on rolling ground as the organisation is keen to place in January 2025

Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.