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The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will have sole responsibility for developing, leading and implementing a strategic programme which champions engagement with students and recent graduates across the University both on our Edgbaston and Dubai campuses. From arrivals weekend through to graduations and the first five years after University, the Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will ensure a creative, engaging and tailored experience for students and recent graduates. 

2025 marks the University’s 125th Anniversary, and the post holder will be responsible for maximising the opportunities presented by this occasion to support strategic imperatives around student recruitment, graduate employability and philanthropy.

The Student and Recent Graduate Engagement Manager will proactively seek opportunities for the Development and Alumni Relations Office to connect donors and volunteers with students and recent graduates, and to promote opportunities for students to benefit from the Birmingham in Action campaign. The post holder will represent DARO in relevant forums and networks across the University and will work alongside the senior teams in departments such as in Careers Network and the Guild of Students. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

The vacancy

We are seeking to appoint seven Advisory panel members for the following committees:

Companies Committee (one dispensing optician, one optometrist and one business registrant) 

Education Committee (one dispensing optician and one registered medical practitioner)

Registration Committee (one dispensing optician and one lay member)

Please note that applicants cannot be appointed to more than one committee.

About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct.

About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:

· matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;

· matters relating to optical training, education and assessment;

· matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and

· matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.

The committees and the Advisory Panel meet about twice a year. You can read the current terms of reference for the Advisory Panel, Education Committee, Registration Committee and Standards Committee.

Remuneration and time commitment

A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.  This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.

Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.

This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings.  Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.

For more information about these roles please see the attached candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  midnight Sunday 06 April 2025.

Online interviews will be held on either week commencing 02 June 2025 and 09 June 2025.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.

Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Compassion. Barnsley Hospice is looking for an exceptional CEO!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference? Do you have the strategic mindset, operational expertise, and compassionate leadership style to steer a vital healthcare charity towards a sustainable and thriving future?

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive our objectives forward. As the public face and strategic leader of the hospice, you will ensure we continue to provide outstanding care for patients with life-limiting conditions, while also securing our long-term financial and operational success.

Location: Barnsley Hospice, Gawber, Barnsley Salary: Circa £90,000 (commensurate with experience) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Why join us?

Lead a well-respected hospice that plays a pivotal role in the local community. Shape and deliver strategic objectives while ensuring financial sustainability. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care. Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, volunteers, and trustees. Represent the hospice at a regional and national level, influencing key partnerships.

What we are looking:

A strong, visible, and inspiring leader who aligns with our values. Proven experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and governance. The ability to engage and empower teams, ensuring the highest standards of care. A track record of fostering partnerships and driving organisational growth.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a leadership role that truly matters. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead Barnsley Hospice into its next chapter!

Job Purpose

• To identify, create, and deliver digital content using a range of channels, across all of Good Law Projects channels

What we're looking for

• Experience creating social media content for a brand or organisation
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and/or working under pressure
• Experience using an email marketing system
• Experience developing and executing fundraising campaigns (including creating and optimizing paid ads)
• Experience of creating and optimizing paid ads across social media

What we do

• Good Law Project is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account and fight for a fairer, greener future. We take on the cases and campaigns where we’ll have the biggest impact, even when the odds are stacked against us
• We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan
• We get a positive outcome in more than two thirds of our cases – either a straightforward or a partial legal win. But whether we win or lose in court, we always fight to make positive change
• See our website for more about what we do

Key Details

Salary: £37,400 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance, and flexible/hybrid working

Hours: 35 per week over 5 days

Contract type: This is a full time permanent role

Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly - minimum of 2/3 days per week

Our attached job pack includes the full job description, personal specification, interview dates and Good Law Project's values.  Alternatively, click "Apply via Website" to view the job pack on our website.

​How to Apply

To apply for this role, click on "Apply via Website" to be redirected to our website where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your CV

Contact

If you have any questions about this role, please email the contact details in the job pack below. Or click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details on our website

Summary:

The Director of Endowment Operations role will support the delivery of the objectives of the Endowment team and offers a unique opportunity for an experienced investment professional with vision and ambition. The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation manages a c. £1bn Endowment under an innovative dual mandate seeking to deliver financial returns and a wider set of objectives (health, societal, environmental) that align with the charity’s mission and values.

This role will support the CIO, managing internal and external stakeholders and advisors and in particular play a pivotal role in the delivery of the workstreams related to the global, multi-asset class portfolio (c. 60% of the portfolio) and related engagement and stewardship activities.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the CIO in every aspect of managing the Endowment – investment portfolio and team.

· Specifically: play a leading role in managing the efficient delivery of Investment team workstreams (securities) that have been agreed with the CIO (and Investment/Funds Committees).

· Play a central role in the development and implementation of the Foundation’s Dual Mandate. Specific focus: Engagement workstreams - support the framing of fund manager interactions and objectives as well as setting priorities for corporate engagement objectives. Reporting – Dual Mandate. Lead on the delivery / articulation of (securities portfolio) KPI’s that can be robustly (economically/efficiently) supported with data and analysis. Lead the reporting workstream [working with Aon and wider team] and ensure the timely delivery of investment reports (financial and dual mandate).

· Take responsibility for tracking and managing internal management information (objectives, KPI’s, budget).

· Take the lead on planning Committee agenda items and preparation of papers.

· Support the learning and development of the investment team (securities).

· Work closely and play a significant role with regards to both internal and external stakeholders: wider Foundation team, Investment Committee, Funds Committee, Trustee Board and external advisors.

Person Specification

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

· Essential – enjoys working with others as part of a team and a commitment to using your individual strengths to support the delivery of the team’s objectives.

· A culture carrier: respectful, inclusive, open to sharing time, information, and expertise.

· Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Able to demonstrate attention to detail, and effective prioritization of tasks.

· Excellent financial modelling and quantitative skills.

· Adept in identifying and mitigating the strategic and operational risks relevant to the management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio.

· You must feel comfortable and confident in your ability to build relationships with external advisors and in collaborating and communicating with other various stakeholders.

· Dedicated, focussed mindset. Able to take the initiative and solve problems. Demonstrate energy and excitement when dealing with uncertainty and complexity and a commitment to take ownership to drive work to completion.

· Personally, and professionally, committed to the Foundation’s mission and values and Genuine interest in researching, reading and developing networks stay apprised about the state of the global economy and financial markets, responsible and sustainable investment, and general current events.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

· Professional experience as an investor [10 years+], a robust understanding of investment operations and managing delivery of key investment processes and outcomes, performance reports, risk evaluation and management.

· Experienced leader, and demonstrable track record in leading relationships with external advisors and high-level stakeholder management.

· Essential: solid understanding of the securities/fund industry, investment concepts and strategies, financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.

· Impact/Social investment experience essential. A good understanding of stewardship/engagement tools and approaches.

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Join Ovacome and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by ovarian cancer, across the UK!

At Ovacome – the UK’s ovarian cancer support charity, we’re looking for a pro-active, diligent and enthusiastic Events and Programmes Administration Officer to support our extensive programme of events and undertake core office administrative tasks. You will be an important member of our staff team, contributing to positive and constructive engagement with our community.

Role Details

• Location: Home-based (within 3 hours of London) or London office-based (includes £300/month London weighting).
• Contract: Permanent.
• Salary: £23,539 - £28,860 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time.
• Hours: 28 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week.
• Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development budget, travel reimbursement, and time off in lieu for evening/weekend events.
• Closing Date: Rolling deadline – applications are reviewed as received.
• Interview Format: Two stages via Zoom, the second including a short task.

About Ovacome

Ovacome has been providing support and information to people affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. We run a wide range of services including a support line, peer support groups, awareness campaigns, and health and wellbeing events across the UK. Guided by the voices of our service users, we strive to ensure that anyone affected by ovarian cancer – whether living with a diagnosis, concerned about their risk, supporting a loved one, or working as a healthcare professional – feels heard, informed and part of a compassionate and empowering community. Join our growing team and contribute to a charity that has been nationally recognised for its impactful work.

About the Role

As Events and Programmes Administration Officer, you’ll play an integral role, providing administrative support to Ovacome’s extensive online and in person events programme, and undertaking core office administrative tasks.

Key activities/ tasks/ responsibilities:

Events

· Administrative support of Ovacome’s extensive events programme, which includes our online workshops, webinars and support groups, our in-person Health and Wellbeing Days and annual Member’s Day, and our Annual General Meeting (for example process event registrations, send event information to those who have registered and attended our events, respond to event queries, log event attendance, liaise with our regular workshop facilitators and book sessions, research venues, book catering, arrange travel and accommodation).

· Work with comms team and other staff to promote our events and prepare a weekly email to promote our upcoming events to our members.

· Work with Health Equalities manager to ensure our events are accessible both online and in-person.

· Edit and upload recordings of webinars and workshops to YouTube and the Ovacome website.

· Host, co-ordinate and provide technical support during online and in person events when required.

· Promote health and safety across the organisation at our in-person events.

· Recruit and liaise with our event volunteers.

Office

· Answer the Ovacome office line between 9am and 5pm (not the Support line) as per rota.

· Open emails received into the shared email inbox and re-direct or reply as necessary.

· Process new member registrations and communication preferences.

· Assist with preparing for organisational meetings, take minutes and produce action lists where required.

· Create surveys for post-event feedback, consultation and ad hoc requests.

· Create QR codes for our website and resources as requested.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic individual who is eager to contribute to our important work. You will bring:

• Strong communication skills, with a compassionate and approachable manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisations skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel for events.

Experience in event administration is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

Why Join Ovacome?

At Ovacome, you’ll be part of a supportive and innovative team, where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. We’re committed to flexible working and providing opportunities for you to develop in your role and make a meaningful contribution to the ovarian cancer community.

Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused charity, providing free, life-changing treatment to children globally. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and grow the charity’s legacy programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters who want to make a lasting impact.

Smile Train empowers local medical professionals to provide free cleft treatment in over 90 countries. Its sustainable model ensures children receive the care they need, now and in the future. Having already supported over 1.5 million surgeries, the charity is on a mission to help every child with a cleft – and this role is a key part of that journey.

This is the first full-time Legacy Manager role at Smile Train UK, offering the opportunity to shape and develop its legacy giving programme. You will be responsible for managing relationships with legacy pledgers, increasing awareness of legacy giving, and delivering impactful stewardship activities. This is a unique chance to build a legacy strategy that truly engages supporters and drives long-term growth.

You will be encouraged to be creative and have a relational focus, building meaningful, long-term connections with legacy pledgers.

The role will work alongside the Head of Individual Giving and have administrative support, with legacy administration handled externally.

As Legacy Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers, ensuring excellent stewardship
• Act as the first point of contact for all legacy enquiries, responding with sensitivity and professionalism
• Develop and deliver marketing and advertising campaigns to grow the pipeline of legacy supporters
• Organise 2-3 legacy events per year and oversee donor recognition activities
• Work closely with the Head of Individual Giving to shape a strong legacy strategy
• Liaise with Legacy Link, the external legacy administration service
• Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, ensuring high-quality data management and reporting

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience in legacy fundraising, donor stewardship, or a similar role
• Proven ability to increase legacy pledges and deliver successful engagement activities
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage high-value supporters
• A proactive, strategic thinker who is comfortable building a programme from the ground up
• Confident in marketing, events, and donor stewardship
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems is a plus

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution

Specialist Schools Coordinator

Location: London

Salary: £26,250 - £34,650 per annum

Waythrough's vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen in Lewisham for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join their team as a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist. They are seeking a dedicated professional, ideally with a background as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker, who shares their vision of creating a healthier future for young people.

The organisation adopt a bio-social model approach and aim to work collaboratively with schools to develop and deliver engaging sessions on drugs, alcohol, and healthy relationships. As a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in promoting awareness and providing essential guidance to students, teachers, and parents alike. Through training programs and workshops, you will empower educators and parents with the knowledge and tools needed to address substance abuse issues effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of the challenges and issues surrounding drugs, alcohol, and young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and workshops.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local resources and treatment services related to drug and alcohol support is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in counselling, social work, or a related field will be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Health Improvement Coordinator
Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week over 5 days
​Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of homeworking and minimum of 40% working in the office in Leeds)​
Salary: £25,313.82 per annum
​Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
​DBS: A basic DBS check will be required for this role

​About us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. As we embark on our new 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

​We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this.

​By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the organisation.

​If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!

​About the role​​

​Do you value the lived experiences of people with epilepsy? Are you passionate about getting their voices heard? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

​​Our Health Improvement and Influencing team promote the voices and needs of people affected by epilepsy within research and quality improvement projects. We know that research about epilepsy is not worthwhile if it isn’t focused on what people affected by epilepsy want and need.

​As our Health Improvement Coordinator, you would be our link between people affected by epilepsy and the researchers and healthcare professionals we work with. You would champion their voices within research, and within Epilepsy Action’s wider work. You would also help to track the progress of research, and choose which projects we can have the biggest impact upon.

​At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy

​About you?

​This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to make a real impact on research about epilepsy. You will need:

• Excellent people skills and the ability to quickly build relationships
• Good project management and organisational skills
• A desire to champion the views of people with epilepsy

Interested?

​If you are interested in what you have read so far you should submit your application via our online portal.

​Being an Inclusive Organisation

​​We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.

​We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

​Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

​We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, this means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

​Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025
Informal Chats: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Interviews: ​Tuesday 15th April 2025
Recruitment process: Panel interview with a task relevant to the role

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for engaging diverse audiences? Epilepsy Society - the UK’s leading epilepsy medical research charity – is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to support our External Affairs team. You will lead on the development and growth of the Epilepsy Society's social media channels and digital communications. 

About the role 

You will be responsible for researching, creating and preparing content across all our social media channels and digital communications, including writing case studies and news stories. You will have demonstrable experience of managing and monitoring social media channels, responding sensitively and quickly to supporters; writing engaging content for both social media and digital communications. 

You will be an excellent organiser, able to work both on your own and as part of a team in a fast-paced and vibrant environment. You will have experience of creating social media strategies for specific projects that will help drive digital campaigns that resonate with our target audience and supporter database.

What we can offer 

• A generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave 

• An Employee Referral Scheme (earn up to £150 for every referral) 

• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education

• Length of service awards

• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers

• A staff recognition scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities 

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need) and flexible working arrangements based on three days working from the office and two from home. 

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must explain why you would like to work at Epilepsy Society and how you meet the specifications of this role. 

An DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. 

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Job Description

Title: Operations Support Coordinator

Reports to: Senior Operations Administrator

Based: Remotely - however must be willing and able to travel as and when required to meetings and events.

Job Purpose: To maintain a high level of operational support to all areas of the Charity Group

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide operational administrative support within the Charity Group (UK & USA); tasks to include but not limited to updating database with varying records, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, running reports, managing administration projects

· Taking payments over the phone as and when needed

· Administer data received from online forms, calls and emails (follow up as necessary and update Database)

· Grants: undertaking research to identify funding opportunities for the Charity Group, completing associated forms and working with the Senior Operations Administrator to submit applications.

· Adding holidays, absences and meetings to the company diary as required.

· Collate websites update requests and liaise with Communications Team to instigate the changes.

· Assist the Patient Services Team with patient enquiries, answering calls as and when required and taking messages when necessary. Screening and responding as appropriate to incoming emails or calls.

· Administer the charity resource review process for all the resources the Charities publish -set annual or periodic review dates for current titles and engage with HCP’s and other medical professionals on reviews and approvals of new titles and subjects. Work closely with the Patient Services Manager who would manage this project.

· Provide cover for administration and other tasks when staff are on holiday or absent

· Planning, coordinating, attending events/programmes such as World Heart Rhythm Week, Global AF Aware Week, Heart Rhythm Congress, Heart Rhythm Updates, and any other event/programmes or initiatives

Person specification:

- Educated to GCSE level

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Competent in Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Calendar

- Experience of drafting documentation for the approval of others

- Excellent organisational skills, with the proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload to meet deadlines

- Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease

- Ability to work on own initiative

- Flexible approach to work and strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Can work independently, and as part of a team

- Demonstrates a methodical and thorough approach to work

- Friendly and polite with good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels

JOB TITLE: Head of Fundraising  

LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

SALARY: £48K – 52K

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

Main purpose and scope of the role

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a high-performing fundraising team while actively engaging in day-to-day fundraising activities.

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of MDD’s income generation strategies across multiple streams. This includes rolling up your sleeves to participate in operational fundraising activities, engaging with supporters directly, and ensuring that established initiatives and campaigns are optimised and expanded.

Your ability to work collaboratively across the charity, combined with a strong focus on achieving results, will ensure that MDD continues to generate the income required to fund its vital work throughout the UK.

Strategic leadership and SLT contribution

• Provide strategic direction for all fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with MDD’s overall mission and objectives.
• Contribute to SLT discussions and charity-wide strategic initiatives, offering operational insights and aligning fundraising efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Represent the fundraising function at Board meetings, providing updates on performance, opportunities, and risks.

Operational hands-on involvement

• Actively participate in delivering key activities, such as "Name a Puppy," and ensure their growth and success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supporters, attending community events, presenting to groups, and engaging with donors to build loyalty and long-term support.
• Work with both the fundraising team and with colleagues across MDDm to create engaging campaigns and donor propositions that drive income.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who works alongside the team in operational activities, fostering a “lead by example” ethos.

Income stream development

• Drive the growth of established income streams, including individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships,philanthropic giving (trusts and major donors) and legacy giving.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to diversify income streams, using data and insights to inform decisions, with clear KPIs to monitor progress
• Work closely with the head of communications to ensure campaigns like "Name a Puppy" have compelling narratives and effective promotional materials.

Team leadership and development

• Provide hands-on leadership to the fundraising team, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and supported to deliver high-quality results.
• Encourage a collaborative, solution-focused culture within the team, where innovation and resilience are fostered.
• Set clear goals for team members and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with charity objectives.

Financial oversight and performance monitoring

• Lead on the creation and delivery of annual fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are realistic yet ambitious.
• Monitor performance across all fundraising activities, preparing regular reports and forecasts in collaboration with the head of finance.
• Address income shortfalls promptly by identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Other Duties

• Represent MDD at key events and meetings, both in person and virtually, to build and maintain relationships with key supporters.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation, including GDPR, and adhere to the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Actively contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives to further MDD’s mission.
• Embrace and demonstrate MDD’s values at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A track record of establishing, leading, growing a broad range of income streams and delivering successful fundraising strategies which achieve significant uplift in income generation for an organisation
• Proven success in participating in operational fundraising activities
• Experience of working at a senior level of an organisation and managing relationships with key stakeholders, such as at CEO and Board level
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and financial reporting of income generation.
• Experience of developing robust stewardship plans to build long term relationships with key funders and supporters.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and inspiring a team, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team
• Demonstrable experience in managing and growing a range of income streams, including donor engagement campaigns, including via digital
• Experience of managing and developing a small team to deliver both strategic and operational goals.

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, operational approach to fundraising delivery.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ positive ethos which works across an organisation to achieve results
• Understanding of GDPR legislation and Fundraising Regulator’s requirements
• Good working knowledge of CRM systems and a solid understanding of the role of data within a fundraising environment

Desirable

• Experience of Harlequin CRM

Other Requirements

• A full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cash Plan
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Free On-site parking

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to be an essential part of our mass participant events team. This team is responsible for managing a Christie presence and participants at events including the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride and the Manchester Marathon. It regularly raises over £1.8m and has ambitions to reach £2m. We are looking for someone with prior experience in this area or strong transferable skills. The successful candidate will take the lead on our mass participant events, ensuring exceptional service is provided to maximise fundraising income.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and adaptable corporate fundraising manager with a minimum of three years’ experience or relevant sales experience to develop and deliver a successful corporate fundraising strategy. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills and significant experience of delivering pitches and securing new business, coupled with demonstrable success of securing sponsorship and commercial participation opportunities.

You will have a natural flair and genuine passion for corporate fundraising, be a terrific storyteller with exceptional communication skills to bring this unique world leading cancer centre alive for businesses in an engaging and purposeful way.  Most of all, we are looking for someone whose enthusiasm, innovation and ambition will match those of the Charity.

As part of a supportive and committed team, you will be professional in your approach and provide an excellent standard of service for our charity supporters.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to support the work of the world leading Christie hospital. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres, to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes, and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North West, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.