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Are you an experienced administrator with a knowledge of wills and legacy gifts, who is passionate about animal welfare?
We’re looking for a Legacy Administrator to join our Legal team, to ensure that Dogs Trust is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this important income.

About this job:
As Legacy Administrator, you’ll:

• be the first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals and the public,
• manage your own caseload of legacies, maintaining relationships with legal professionals, members of the public, and other beneficiaries to ensure income is processed swiftly,
• support with the administration of legacy data, from handling post to ensuring information is recorded accurately in the database.

About you:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You’ll also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, ideally you'll have experience of having sensitive conversations as you’ll be in regular contact with bereaved family members. Attention to detail is also an essential part of this role, as well as a knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law. A commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is essential.

About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Company Description

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.

Team

This role is part of ShareAction’s dynamic communications team, which includes the press office, a brand manager and the digital function. The team works to position ShareAction as a thought leader on responsible investment, including to our investor and policy audiences, and oversees a public engagement strategy to inspire public audiences to take action with us. Working across all our campaigns, from tackling climate change and protecting nature to championing fair treatment of workers and shaping healthier societies, the team creates impactful content to help persuade decision makers in government, companies and financial institutions to act on behalf of people and planet.

Position

We’re looking for a hands-on manager with a strategic mind-set to drive ShareAction’s digital communications function and act as a key advisor to colleagues across the organisation. You will bring a level of technical expertise to the team and organisation, ensuring that we present our content and brand effectively to all our audiences on all digital channels - website, socials, public supporter emails, investor e-newsletter, and a bespoke platform where supporters can register for AGM activism – as well as advising on the production and design of our publications. You'll be an excellent line manager with great organisational skills who can guide the digital team of two to produce high-quality content, including through the development and implementation of a digital strategy.

What you’ll do (key responsibilities)

• Advise colleagues across the organisation on strategic digital communications approach to achieve brand, engagement and influencing goals, including to add reputational pressure and inspire support for corporate campaigns.
• Act as technical expert responsible for owning and implementing the digital strategy to provide effective cross-channel user journeys and increase engagement, including guidance on use of paid social media and advertising.
• Provide empowering and inspiring line-management to support the digital team to deliver high-quality work and to develop their skills, and to ensure efficient processes, smooth workflow and manageable workloads.
• Lead on implementing improvements to website content and functionality, managing the relationship and budget with external web developer and other suppliers.
• Advise colleagues on approach to publications, including providing resources and training to ensure brand alignment. For flagship reports, work with colleagues to develop interactive webpages to showcase the key findings.
• Support the development of key messages that translate complex issues for non-specialist audiences.
• Oversee the digital team’s approach to analytics and provide regular reports on performance that feed into recommendations for the future.
• Help protect ShareAction’s reputation and manage risk through monitoring channels, embedding processes and ensuring outputs are of high quality.
• Keep up with the latest digital trends to help ShareAction stay relevant and innovate.

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the team

• Experience using content management systems and technical knowledge to be able to work with web developers/agencies on bespoke projects and ongoing maintenance.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, with a flair for breaking down complex issues to produce compelling and accessible content.
• Line management experience.
• Experience managing social media channels and allocating budget for paid/ ad campaigns, especially Linked:In.
• Experience using Adobe including Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience using Google Analytics and producing internal reports.
• Excellent organisational skills, with ability to project manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing campaigning environment.

Desirable

• Experience managing supporter email lists and databases such as Engaging Network.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations/GDPR.
• Experience producing publications and commissioning freelancers from copy editors to graphic designers.

We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy, however, the full Communications team meets in the office on a monthly basis, and also join quarterly directorate workshops in person. In addition, there are two all-staff mandatory events a year.

What we will do for you

• Working at ShareAction is an opportunity to help make a difference tackling some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• Introductory training on the financial system and capital markets as well as informal ‘lunch & learn’ sessions with expert guests.
• Membership of CharityComms and opportunities to attend relevant webinars and training, as well as access to its online resources and mentoring scheme.
• A structured settling in period to allow you to fully grasp what ShareAction does and how we communicate.
• Access to a flexible office space in central London and regular social events with colleagues. The full communications team aims to meet at least once a month in person while many colleagues are in several times a week.

We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently we are pleased to offer:

• Commitment to flexible working; over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place
• Hybrid working; we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role
• Internal promotion and development opportunities; we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
• Opportunity to help make a difference; we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• Unionised work environment; our staff have the opportunity to join the union, and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
• Regular in-person meetings; including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
• 8% non-contributory pension; invested with NEST and their green funds.
• Healthcare cash plan; with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
• Employee assistance programme; advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year; ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
• Enhanced family leave pay; up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay; starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.

Other information

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Who it reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £47,400- £50,500 + 8% pension contribution

(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

Deadline for applications: 9 a.m. on Monday 29th July 2024

Interview dates: Initial online interviews on Tuesday 6th / Wednesday 7th August 2024 - there are likely to be two rounds in total.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

Our hiring process is anonymised, we won’t ask for a cover letter and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage. We do this so that we reduce the opportunity for unconscious biases to affect our decision making and so we prioritise skills and expertise over how well you can write a CV.

We also actively encourage incoming staff to consider flexible working arrangements; recognising that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance and reduce stress. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

While we embrace hybrid working at ShareAction, we also think there is a lot of value in spending time together in person. We run all-staff away days, a yearly retreat and more regular team and directorate meet-ups so that we can develop our ideas and plans together. As part of the induction process, we’ll invite you to our office in Aldgate so you can meet and get to know your line manager, team and others from across the organisation.

To be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please be aware that when shortlisting we are really keen to get a sense of your unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.

Benefits:

• Semi-flexible hours
• Career progression
• Wellness allocation (for gym, spa, massage or private healthcare)
• Enhanced pension
• Mental health support
• Birthday off

Overview of FSUK

‘To put everything into one sentence. FSUK has positively changed my life in a time of darkness and I will forever be indebted to the charity for this. Thank you.’

Sam, Fowler’s Fox, 2022

Fowler’s Syndrome UK (Registered Charity number 1196903) is a unique patient and clinician led charity that works to raise awareness, promote education and encourage research into the debilitating bladder condition Fowler’s Syndrome. The condition solely affects women and Fowler’s Syndrome UK (FSUK) is the only charity in the world to directly support women with this condition.

Fowler’s syndrome is a life changing and currently almost untreatable condition, affecting up to 20,000 women in the UK. It  causes full or partial urinary retention and solely affects women*, meaning they have problems passing urine due to a difficulty in relaxing the urinary sphincter. The peak age of onset is 26. It was first described by Professor Clare Fowler, Emeritus professor of Uro-Neurology at UCLh, and FSUK’s patron, in 1985.

We estimate that there are in excess of 20,000 women in the UK suffering from, but not necessarily diagnosed with, the condition, because of the lack of knowledge about Fowler’s Syndrome both from a patient and clinician perspective.

85% of women with Fowler’s Syndrome say the condition has had a severe or devastating impact on their life.

75% of those with FS have been told their urinary symptoms are due to anxiety or ‘all in their head’

There is low awareness of the condition among the medical community outside of specialist hospitals. Only an estimated 30% of GPs are aware of Fowler’s Syndrome. Once diagnosed, there are few resources available for patients and limited treatment options. Many women feel alone and unsupported.

Our mission is to provide resources, promote education and facilitate research into Fowler’s syndrome; so women with the condition have stigma free access to a timely diagnosis, suitable and effective treatment options, care and psychological support.

* Women and AFAB

The Role: Administrator

The administrator’s role is to support the CEO in the daily management of the charity. This will include administration, delivering resources, comms including social media and website, outreach and events, fundraising and research. It will also include supporting the CEO and Patient Liaison with seminars and conferences, and support groups.

Administration: Support the CEO and the Finance and Governance lead with daily activities, including but not limited to grant applications, basic finance administration, project management, project delivery, database management, office management. Objective: Improve efficiency and quality of the charity’s management

Resources: Supporting the CEO and working to deliver first class resources.  Working with the CEO and Patient Liaison to efficiently and effectively run the roll out of our resources, following the CEO’s guidelines and the charity’s mission and vision. This will include Healthcare professional (HCP) leaflets, Patient leaflets, a catheter support series, mental health support series, Pain management support from pharmacists and Physiotherapist led sessions. This will also include management of zoom and in person groups,  dissemination of information on studies and surveys.

Comms:  Manage the patient database including GDPR, manage newsletters, PR, website. Manage FSUK’s social media, with direction from the CEO. Daily posts plus responding to queries and signposting. Social media partnerships. Monthly email to database. Basic updates to website

Outreach and events: Drive awareness of FSUK in the local community and beyond Work with CEO to manage merchandising, registration, setup, logistics of events. Find, plan and represent FSUK at events. Manage yearly even calendar. Working with the CEO and administrator to plan, organise and run events, including transformative one-day seminar for healthcare professionals and a two-day seminar for FSUK users and clinicians.

Fundraising: Help the CEO and Patient liaison with fundraising, both on an individual and trust basis.

Community led research: Assist the CEO in creating patient led community research.

Research: Assist the CEO and work with the Patient Liaison in creating and conducting research. Including Patient perspectives input into consensus guidelines for non-surgical management, Dr. Ingrid Hoeritzauer, Patient experiences with sacral neuromodulation, Dr. Caroline Selai, Awareness of FS among UK urology community, Prof Jalesh Panicker via University Cambridge, Physiotherapy treatment experiences with FS and CIUR, Dr. Ingrid Hoeritzauer. Our research will help enable women to receive the support they need and fulfil their potential, offering quicker diagnosis and better treatments and enabling our community to thrive.

There may be occasions where staff are required to work out of hours or support at events, including wish related activities such as our annual wish family Christmas party or wish community events, cheering runners at the London marathon or working at our annual fundraising gala. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Personal Qualities for the role:

- Preferred: Lived experience of bladder conditions

- Demonstrate commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause

- Exhibit strong relationship building abilities

- Strong networking capabilities

- Good team player

- MS Office, Zoom, social media, Wordpress, Mailerlite proficient

- Good written and communication skills

- Enhanced DBS check

 To apply:

Via Quick Apply, or send your CV plus a cover letter by 14th July 2024 (email address in job description and candidate information pack) 

Purity is a full-service fundraising agency specialising in telephone and digital channels for charity and NGO fundraising. We work with clients such as Greenpeace, Prostate Cancer UK, and Air Ambulance organisations, focusing on supporter recruitment and development. We are a small team with a passion for fundraising, creating strong partnerships with our clients and providing ethical and exciting journeys for supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fundraising professional to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for fundraising and knowledge of the non-profit sector. Previous experience in a senior role in telephone fundraising, team leadership and account management will be essential. They will be a great communicator and team player, leading the Client Services team and the wider Purity team in delivering fundraising campaigns for amazing causes. You will be fully supported by the CEO and the wider Senior Leadership team. Our current Client Services Director will be working on a part time consultancy basis for a period after your start date to help ensure you have the support needed to settle into the role successfully. You will continue to develop the strong relationships we have built with our charity partners, evolving their telemarketing programmes, whilst growing and innovating to support their needs and organisation growth. The role encompasses all communication channels, working with the Digital Campaign Manager to develop digital and supporting communications.

This role is a Senior Leadership role, and we are looking for someone who has clear leadership qualities who has a passion not only for fundraising, but for ethical supporter focussed fundraising.

Team Leadership

* Managing an established team of 5: Senior Account Manager, Account Manager, Accounts Manager, Innovation and Creative Manager, and Digital Campaign Manager

* An integral part of the Senior Management Team

* Working closely with our Head of IT in designing and setting up campaigns and data management

Account Management

• Strong project management skills

• Managing a high-quality client management service from you and your team

• Line management of the client services team including project management and creative roles

• Lead on business including pitches, tenders and proposals

• Developing innovative performance proposals to drive clients fundraising activity and evolve existing programmes • Creating a pipeline of annual activity in line with annual capacity

• Developing telephone and digital communications such as SMS, Email and Social campaigns

• Guiding clients in annual forecast volumes and expected results across campaigns

• Ability to create and deliver regular detailed campaign reviews which include in depth analysis of all KPI’s, data segmentation and innovation to evolve fundraising strategies

• Managing and forecasting Purity’s annual business capacity • Lead on decisions in conjunction with CEO, Directors, Head of IT and Head of Fundraising

• SLT member

• New Business acquisition when required and delivering business objectives and growth, ensuring stability of business and opportunities outside of telephone

• Ability to be flexible and respond positively to change

• Ability to form positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and the sector in general

• Work effectively under pressure, and managing the team to deal with conflicting priorities

• Be a self-starter who is keen to take responsibility for their own work and actions

• Continue to develop ad hoc social and telephone campaigns with our telephone agency partners

• Be able to demonstrate strong IT skills

• A strong understanding of quality and compliance in telephone fundraising and a passion for the third sector is essential

• Previous experience with a charity or fundraising agency working in with TM Campaigns is essential

• Creativity and digital skills are encouraged as we have a digital offering and the Client Services Director works both closely with, and managing the Digital Campaign Manager to provide end to end digital and telephone campaigns

• Ability to understand data manipulation and analysis

• Encouraging best practice across the sector

• Exceptional eye for detail

Would you like to make a difference to hen welfare and join the flock as our new Community Fundraiser? At the British Hen Welfare Trust, every week we save thousands of hens from slaughter across the UK. With our millionth hen due to be rehomed this summer there has never been a more exciting time to join this fast-growing and unique charity.

About The British Hen Welfare Trust

Founded nearly 20 years ago by Jane Howorth MBE, the British Hen Welfare Trust is a national hen welfare charity which rehomes over 60,000 hens a year around the UK. Based in mid Devon, and affectionately referred to as Hen Central, the charity works collaboratively with the industry, public, and many national stakeholders to improve hen welfare and raise awareness of hens around the globe. In addition to rehoming hens, our work extends further to education, mental wellbeing, nutritional campaigns, and global veterinary initiatives. We are a friendly and supportive team of 15 and offer a flexible approach to work, the majority of the team are home-based with the option to work in Hen Central also.

About the role

This is a very exciting time to join the team, with the imminent rehoming of the millionth hen and the national coverage this presents, you will have the opportunity to make this role your own. You will be an enthusiastic, organised team-player who shares a passion for hen welfare and will have demonstrable community fundraising experience working in the charity sector.

The full-time role of Community Fundraiser is a new position in a recently restructured Fundraising team, working with the Head of Fundraising, Individual Giving Manager and Corporate and Trust Fundraising Manager. This is a home-based role with regular travel to Hen Central for meetings, events and ad hoc tasks so it would be ideal for someone who is South West based. You will be responsible for developing relationships with existing and new community fundraisers on supporter-led activity and engaging them in our fun and exciting fundraising income streams such as Egg Club, Bake! for Hens' Sake! and Sponsor a Hen to meet objectives and income targets.

What we can offer:

• Hybrid role, (regular travel expected to Hen Central, at least twice a month)
• Salary of £23,000 - £25,000 per annum (depending on skills, experience and knowledge)
• Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday) rising to 34 days with length of service.
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Great, supportive culture with development opportunities

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Working with: Internal teams; Fundraising, Communications, Volunteer Management, Marketing and Rehoming teams. External; hen rehomers, volunteers, fundraising supporters, community groups and committees, influencers.

Hours: 37.5 a week

Role type: Full-time permanent role, following 6 month probation period. Hybrid/South West based, (expected to travel to Hen Central, in Devon on average twice a month)

Main Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this exciting new role is to raise community fundraising income by building and developing relationships with key community fundraisers, community groups, fundraising volunteers, schools and community stakeholders. As the main lead in the charity for community fundraising, you will encourage, motivate and promote the work of our dedicated and loyal community fundraisers on their varied and wide-ranging fundraising endeavours to maximise income and support of the BHWT.

You will also take responsibility for our established community fundraising streams unique to the charity; Bake for Hens’ Sake!, Egg Club and Sponsor a Hen, ensuring we spread our message far and wide and recruit new supporters to help hens.

Main responsibilities:

1. To grow and develop community fundraising income working with key fundraisers and community groups in the BHWT audience.

2. To provide a high standard of donor care, ensuring all donors are thanked and acknowledged appropriately on time and communicated with regularly with care, thought and attention to detail.

3. To project manage and develop our key community fundraising income streams; Bake for Hens’ Sake!, Egg Club and Sponsor a Hen working closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues to actively promote and share stories to thank and encourage new supporters to sign up.

4. To act as the charity’s main lead for all Community Fundraising related activities and respond to and/or direct all incoming Fundraising enquiries where appropriate.

5. To work with the Head of Fundraising to develop a calendar of supporter-led running events in 2025 and beyond, ensuring places are promoted and that prospective runners are well supported and managed in order to reach individual targets.

6. To work proactively with Marketing and Communications colleagues and provide compelling and engaging content for use in communication channels including the BHWT’s supporter magazine and social media channels to encourage supporters to fundraise for hens and thank/acknowledge.

7. To manage and facilitate communications effectively across key community fundraising streams to aid retention and secure future support e.g. the quarterly newsletter to Egg Club and regular updates to the Sponsor a Hen audiences.

8. To provide monthly reports to the Head of Fundraising in all areas of Community Fundraising.

9. To administer the various elements of the fundraising streams e.g. sending out fundraising packs and thank you letters.

10. To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including GDPR and data protection.

11. To maintain accurate records on SharePoint and Salesforce.

12. To provide support to other areas of fundraising where appropriate and undertake ad hoc tasks from time to time as required within the charity.

13. To attend events on behalf of the charity from time to time.

Key qualifications, skills and experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
• Demonstrable experience fundraising for a national charity
• Proven experience in managing and developing relationships with community fundraisers to raise funds
• High level of project management experience including delivering projects on time and within budget
• Experience of working remotely/working independently

Desirable

• Event management
• Understanding of other fundraising streams e.g. corporate, digital fundraising

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Collaborative team-player
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High standard of computer competency and literacy
• Experience of working with volunteers

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Salesforce
• Good knowledge of Gift Aid and Data Protection legislation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Commitment to delivering a high quality service
• A proactive approach to all areas of work
• Strong team working orientation, with the ability and social skills to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organisation
• Able to maintain strong working relationships with key donors

OTHER

Essential

• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events
• Driving licence

This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

**Note to Recruitment Agencies:** This position is not open to agency candidates. Please do not make contact with ourselves or forward any agency resumes. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Molton

Application deadline: 19/07/2024

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our Birmingham office.

Position: Fundraising Officers Birmingham

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care 

Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Working Hours: Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)

 Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience

 Location:                     Office-based, Birmingham 

Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Officer who will be based at our Birmingham office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)

• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
• Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
• Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
• Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
• Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
• Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
• Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
• Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
• Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
• Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
• Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

• A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities
• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
• Desirable: demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities; driving licence.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post. 

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

About UP

Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need in order to thrive.

Mission

We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential

Values

Trust

We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.

Collaborative

Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.

Empowering

We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.

Nurturing

We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.

Impact

We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method in order to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented fundraiser to join our small and supportive team. The Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations & Events) is a new role to our charity and will play a key part in supporting our future plans.

UP attracts significant support from individuals, and there is huge potential to grow income from Trusts and Foundations with this increased capacity in the fundraising team.

In this role, with guidance from the Head of Fundraising, you will contribute toward income generation through researching and identifying Trusts and Foundations whose criteria match UP’s work, and developing compelling and inspirational proposals and grant applications. You will maintain the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, ensuring there is a steady stream of applications submitted to maximise funding opportunities, grow income and the number of multi-year grants.

While the primary focus for this role will be to grow income from Trusts & Foundations, you will also support the Head of Fundraising to develop the philanthropy programme. This will include planning and bringing to life an exciting and varied programme of events to support the growth of Individual, major giving and corporate support and shape exceptional supporter experiences.

Job Description

Generalist HR Support  

• Support with all internal and external HR related queries, escalating when appropriate. 

• Manage the day-to-day HR activity on the employee life cycle across the organisation, including contractual changes, family leave, absence management and learning & development, with the support of our HR Administrator.

• Work with Head of People & Compliance to create and deliver training to staff and line managers 

• Support Head of People & Compliance in employee relations cases, including performance management and other formal processes 

• Be the key contact for all HRIS queries from staff and ensure all employee data is complete and up to date. 

• Support with the delivery of the People Strategy and employee engagement initiatives, including but not limited to annual salary review process, performance review processes and staff survey

Recruitment & Onboarding  

• Coordinate both internal and external recruitment processes, from job postings to job offers, providing a positive candidate experience for all applicants. 

• Manage and deliver the onboarding process for all new staff and volunteers, including pre-employment checks and coordinating the new staff induction and probation processes with our HR Administrator.

Compliance  

• Support the gathering of employee and organisational data, recording and storing personal data consistently and confidentially. 

• Support with the preparation of compliance-related guidance, policy documents and reports. 

• Setting up users on our training platform, allocating training, answering related queries and confirming completion. 

• Proactively identify and implement improvements to processes to ensure efficiency and engage teams in delivering these improvements. 

• Work with the Head of People & Compliance, and Director of Operations to meet the organisation's compliance targets, aims and objectives. 

Other Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Contribute to organisation-wide events and initiatives, including but not limited to the planning of Staff Away Days and ad hoc staff events and activities. 

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policy and procedure throughout, including reporting safeguarding concerns and disclosures to the relevant DSL and uploading to MyConcern.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office Suite 

• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands 

• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Experience / Knowledge

• Good basic knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation

• Good basic understanding of GDPR and other data protection legislation 

• Experience of HR Information Systems

• Proven experience of providing outstanding administrative support within a busy and high performing HR and/or Compliance team. 

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission 

• Personal integrity, credibility, resilience and good judgement 

• A ‘can do’ attitude 

• Commitment to self-development and a commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector 

• Driven to achieve great results 

• Ability to work well under pressure 

This is role is a six month fixed-term contract and will be contractually based from our London office.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our East London office.

Position: Fundraising Officers London

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care 

Status:                Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

 Working Hours:Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)

Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience + London allowance

Location: London, office-based (East London)

Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Officer/s will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.

• Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
• Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
• Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
• Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
• Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
• Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
• Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
• Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
• Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
• Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

• A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities.
• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of using IT (beneficial).
• Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
• Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events, a driving licence is desirable.
• A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities (desirable).
• Most importantly, you must be able to communicate and develop relationships with members of the public and organisations.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes (target of £1.3m in 2024). You will manage a team of up to two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.

You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.

The delivery of exceptional supporter care and stewardship is paramount in this role, the post holder will require excellent communication skills to help deepen engagement strategies with supporters and work with an ambitious, positive, and creative approach - with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.

Key responsibilities
Planning and implementation
• Increase individual gifts through enhancing the supporter donor journey.
• Develop new individual giving appeals and campaigns with a focus on direct marketing across various channels to engage with new and existing supporters to generate new income.
• Working with the communications team to design a multi-channelled approach to maximise the reach to the appropriate audiences.
• Develop the required tools and mechanisms to ensure ease of engagement.
• Design and implement a stewardship programme that cultivates long term support across all fundraising streams.
• Work across teams to raise the profile of the charity and its appeals and fundraising activities.

• Develop new ideas and initiatives to bolster individual giving.
• Grow in memoriam donations through selected partnerships and long-term relationships that raise the profile of Kidney Care UK within the sector.

Donor data analysis and segmentation
Analyse and segment the supporter base to develop targeted supporter journeys and ask strategies, using donor data from our CRM to:
• Maximise the lifetime value of donors.
• Ensure effective use of supporter data for campaign purposes.
• Manage a continuous cycle of testing for new channels and techniques for acquisition and retention, based on audience insight and sector trends.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to produce regular feedback reports and analysis.
• Ensure all activities and contacts are managed through the charity’s CRM system.
• Maximise gift aid opportunities.

Stewardship and donor engagement
Manage donor stewardship to provide personalised and engaging communications, including:
• Managing the production of supporter materials.
• Building a thanking programme that offers a personal and engaging donor experience.
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify individual stories for impactful campaign content.

Competencies: knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of income generation from direct marketing campaigns (acquisition and/or retention) across a variety of digital channels for acquisition and retention.
• Experience of project management to deliver acquisition or retention campaigns within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of using databases for targeting, segmentation, testing and response analysis and how to apply these learnings to future campaigns.
• Knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection, Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant marketing or fundraising standards across the UK.

Employee Benefits

Pension | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Generous annual leave | Cycle 2 work scheme | Employee Assistant Programme | Health cash plan | Family leave

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title: Fundraising Manager 

Reports to: Deputy Head of Marketing 

Based: Battersea Park

Salary:£40,000 – £50,000 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid Work Environment

DBS: Basic 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the fundraising function across Enable’s diverse services. 

This role will play a pivotal part in developing and implementing the Fundraising strategic objectives moving forward, as well as act in a coordination capacity to ensure all Enable services are aligned in relation to Fundraising. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Fundraising workstream, under the strategic direction of the Leadership Team, with the aim of diversifying funding streams and maximising outcomes 
• Provide comprehensive market analysis and research regarding future prospects from trusts and foundations, corporates and statutory sources
• Work closely with Enable’s various services to support fundraising efforts and providing central communication and coordination between internal services in relation to tracking funding/bids/grants etc 
• Development of pipeline of funding opportunities
• Future line management duties
• Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit

Skills and Experience: 

• Proven Fundraising experience within a not for profit environment 
• Networking skills, ideally with a pre-existing network of funder relationships
• Passion for fundraising, project work and a drive to positively impact the community
• Excellent research skills, which can be used to identify new funders, assess the external market, and understand our users’ needs 
• Experience with writing and managing bids and grants 
• Ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external
• Proficient in MS applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

It’s an exciting time to join us. Oakleaf has a proud history of helping people across Surrey who are suffering from mental ill health. The need for good mental health support is growing, as are our funding needs and ambitions. This newly created position of Relationship Fundraising Manager is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative fundraising team as we look to develop major donor fundraising further.

The role will be responsible for overseeing all individual donor relationships, with a focus on major gifts. This includes developing and implementing a major donor strategy, as well as assisting the Head of Fundraising with corporate fundraising. You will be encouraged to use your experience and skills to shape the role, making a difference to the lives of hundreds of people attending Oakleaf every month for support.

Position: Relationship Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Engagement

Location: Guildford, Surrey with hybrid working offered (min 40% office, 60% home as agreed); we will accommodate flexible working patterns wherever possible

Hours: 28-36 hours per week (36 hours is full time; part-time considered for the right applicant)

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 FTE (dependent upon experience)

Annual leave and benefits:

• 32 days including public and statutory holidays. An additional day is added for each year worked (to a maximum of 4 days). Plus, an extra day off for your birthday!
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Sick pay
• Discount eye tests 
• Work from home/flexible hours
• We are open to investment in training 

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Candidate Brief):

1. Manage recruitment, stewardship & retention of individual supporters with a goal of long-term financial support.
2. Develop & implement a major donor strategy, including building relationships with key donors.
3. Undertake tours of Oakleaf at our HQ or outreach venues to individual donors to show impact of giving.
4. Maximise opportunities for individual supporters to attend Oakleaf events.
5. Research, formulate introductions & approach new prospects.
6. Instigate a legacy fundraising initiative.
7. Manage a communications plan for donors.
8. Account for all donations attracting Gift Aid and report accordingly.
9. Ensure all individual donations are adequately thanked.
10. Achieve agreed fundraising targets.
11. Assist with corporate fundraising alongside the Head of Fundraising, including through attending networking events and supporting Oakleaf’s Mental Health Leaders Network.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential and desirable criteria is listed in the Candidate Brief):

• At least three years’ experience in a charity/third sector fundraising position or similar
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities; adept at building rapport quickly with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Experience of building and managing a portfolio of both ongoing and new relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and working towards financial targets
• An understanding of and empathy with the aims of Oakleaf & needs of its client group

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we offer flexibility to assist employees with balancing work and other commitments. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

This role is crucial in supporting the Head of Strategy in developing the organisational strategy and operational plans, making sure that everything stays on track.

This will include assisting in monitoring the progress of strategic planning, planning workshops to facilitate internal communication and learning, but also supporting in routineday-to-day tasks including scheduling, managing the flow of, filing, archiving and securing of important/confidential information, facilitating smooth and effective communication with relevant stakeholders and by providing administrative support on small-scale projects.

We need someone who is a quick learner, proactive, and can adapt quickly. Your work directly impacts the future strategic direction of Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

1. Assist in the development and implementation of organisational strategies and plans.
2. Support in the monitoring of key deliverables against identified indicators in the operationalisation of the strategy, including effective coordination with relevant departments to ensure milestones are met.
3. Undertake small-scale project work including researching, analysing and recommending next steps.
4. Where necessary, read, research, and summarise documents, reports, and articles, advising the Head of Strategy on current sector developments.
5. Develop a thorough understanding of Muslim Aid's work areas in order to ensure strategic linkages/appropriate dissemination of information or assignment/follow up of actions.
6. Analyse data and metrics to provide insights and identify opportunities for improvement or innovation

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
3. Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
4. Ability to create, organise, and maintain both physical and digital records, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.
5. Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and be able to quickly adjust plans and schedules as necessary.

 Why you should apply:

Join us as a Strategic Support Officer and play a crucial role in driving our strategic initiatives. Facilitate stakeholder communication, manage strategic documentation, and assist in research and analysis to advance Muslim Aid’s mission. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Policy Officer 
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy Officer, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

 
The Role 
 
As our Policy Officer you will use the latest evidence and insight to drive the creation of policies and position statements and related key messages. The subject of these will be informed by the charity’s strategy as well as our priority setting processes but will largely be focused around: 

• Prevention - Reducing smoking rates particularly focusing on people who are already interacting with the health system, as well as other messaging around reducing risk of cancer. 

• Diagnosis - Improving the early diagnosis of cancer through promoting existing and new pathways for cancer diagnosis.

• Treatment - Improving treatments available to patients across Yorkshire and improving access to clinical trials. 

Specifically, you will: 

Policy development 

• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to research and produce high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and position statements.

• Work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence. 

• Ensure existing policies and position statements are kept up to date, taking ownership for these updates when new evidence is published. 

Influencing 

• Develop written policy materials and reports to aid influencing, considering priorities identified by PPI groups, the NHS, and coupled with insights from the latest data. 

• Support the charity’s response to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, ensuring responses are clear, succinct and evidence-based.

• Represent the charity at external events and meetings, developing contacts, building relationships and increasing the charity’s profile. 

External communications 

• Work in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team to support the delivery of public-facing brand and PR campaigns and messaging to ensure key policy messages are accurate and well-integrated.

• Support idea generation, development and delivery of future public health campaigns where the focus could be on topics like screening, stopping smoking or cancer symptom awareness. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To have a degree in a relevant subject area, for example politics and government affairs, public policy etc.  

• To have experience of researching and writing evidence-based policies, including by conducting literature reviews.

• To have experience of writing associated policy documentation such as briefings, letters, blogs and campaign materials.

• To have experience of working with others to integrate key messages into external communications, such as blogs, press releases or campaigns. 

• To have a good understanding of a good understanding of local, regional, and national government, the current health policy landscape as well as knowledge of UK parliamentary processes.   

• To have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills. 

• To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills. 

• To be able to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.  

• To have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.   

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People before 14 July 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.