Jobs in Huntingdon

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 9 December 2024

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

There are estimated to be over 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK and between 8-12 million people worldwide. There is no cure for PKD which is a life-threatening inherited condition that causes kidney failure in 50% of affected individuals by middle-age.

A PKD Consortium is to be created by Kidney Research UK and The PKD Charity to work together on PKD research. We are recruiting an exciting new role for a consortium lead, to oversee the delivery of this initiative and manage the broad portfolio of activities once established.

You will have experience of developing, monitoring, reporting and delivering a large programme or project, as well as experience of communicating complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way, verbally and in writing. You will also have strong relationship skills and a track record of cultivating positive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, organisations, partners and funders.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following: Programme Manager, Project Lead, Research Coordinator, Consortium Manager, Health Research Project Lead, Medical Research Programme Lead, Charity Programme Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Clinical Project Manager, Public Health Partnership Coordinator, Medical Affairs Project Lead, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Rainforest Foundation UK strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We’re seeking a Project Finance and Administrator to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice. Hardworking and with an attention to detail, you will work closely with project coordinators and local partner organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver exciting new projects expanding community land rights, sustainable livelihoods and forest protection initiatives.  

About you

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience of providing financial and administrative support to projects within charity or international development settings. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, alongside experience a personal commitment to defending human rights. Additionally, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure in complex environments, including up to 12 weeks of travel per year to remote forest areas.  

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

We welcome all applicants and encourage those who believe they may not strictly meet all requirements to apply, demonstrating in their cover letter why they are the right fit for the role.

Mass Participation Lead

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive forward the development and implementation of the events and mass participation fundraising strategy.

This is an exciting new role that has been developed to lead our ambitious vision for this area of our team and offers home and flexible working.

Position: CE332 Mass Participation Lead

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 29 November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 9 and 10 December 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Worth currently £2m annually we are looking to rapidly grow our income from third party and owned products and events. You will provide strategic leadership to the Mass Participation team (2 direct reports and accountability for a further 6) as well as playing an active leadership role across the Mass Engagement department, contributing to the wider directorate goals and objectives.

You will oversee a customer-centric approach where supporters receive an outstanding experience and feel proud of their continued contribution.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Developing strategy for events and mass participation products

· New fundraising product development

· Strategic leadership of a geographically dispersed team, embedding a culture of high performance

· Setting meaningful income and expenditure budgets and being able to accurately re-forecast putting action plans in place to mitigate shortfalls.

About You

You will be an innovative thinker with the ability to review our existing programme, the wider market environment and identify opportunities for supporter acquisition, engagement, and retention.

You will have experience of:

· Delivering targets with successful outcomes.

· Project planning and problem solving.

· Delivering formal presentations and public speaking.

· Budget development, planning and forecasting and an understanding of risk, mitigation and contingency planning.

· Achieving annual income and expenditure targets.

· Recruiting, managing, motivating, developing and training staff and/or volunteers.

· Analysing and interpreting data.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further

information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Mass Participation,  Mass Participation Fundraising, Mass Participation Fundraiser, Mass Participation Lead, Events Fundraiser, Events Fundraising, Events Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Lead, Challenge Events.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.

You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.  

We are looking for an experienced AAT Finance Assistant to help us in our mission to alleviate the detrimental impact of poverty, with a focus on fuel poverty.

This role will be within the small, dedicated Finance team, supporting the Head of Finance with the day-to-day running of financial operations and general finance enquiries.

This role is for 30 hours per week which can be worked across four or five days (Monday to Friday)

Roles & Responsibilities

· Manage the purchase ledger function efficiently and accurately

· Processing of invoices and expenses into the accounting system Xero

· Matching of purchase orders with invoices and requesting of approvals

· Managing payment processes for all suppliers and expenses with supporting documentation

· Maintaining the purchase order log, raising of purchase orders from approval requests

· Communicating with suppliers regarding of invoice queries

· Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details

· Liaising with the Trustees regarding the payments, and agreeing a quarterly payment rota

· Monitoring the monthly progress for all Grants, including reconciliations and preparation of the monthly payments

· Assisting the Head of Finance with the preparation of the monthly management accounts, to include balance sheet reconciliations and journals and other related ad hoc tasks

We are a virtual organisation, and all work from our respective homes, however we meet up weekly on Teams, and meet up at least twice a year (in person) for our team events.

What skills we are looking for in a candidate:

· AAT qualified

· Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar role

· High attention to detail and ability to work within strict deadlines

· High degree of accuracy and strong numeracy skills

· Excellent time management skills and self-motivated

· Demonstrate ability to manage several tasks at once

· Proactive communication and team-working skills

· Experience of using finance systems on a day to day basis (Xero or similar)

· Experience with all Microsoft applications and databases

What can we offer you:

· Excellent salary package

· Working from home with occasional need to travel to team meetings or other events

· Medical cover

· Life insurance

· Pension scheme