Medical Research Jobs

Salary: £50,000 per annum (28 hours/4 days per week).  FTE: £62,500 per annum

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. The expectation for this role is to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location).

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term contract from: 01 July 2025 – 31 March 2029. Open to discuss alternative engagement options.   Part time 28 hours / 4 days per week.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Interview dates: Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025.  Interviews will take place remotely on Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver an exciting new programme, aiming to improve the experience and continuity of hospice care for young people with life-limiting conditions transitioning from children's to adult services.

You will provide clinical leadership of this UK-wide programme, empowering young people, hospices and system partners to overcome the inequities of care experienced by patients and families throughout this transition. 

You will become a crucial part of the Programmes Directorate at Hospice UK. This team is responsible for areas of real relevance and importance to our hospices’ membership, including: commissioning support; data, research and evidence; clinical and non-clinical projects; learning platforms: sharing good practice; and a well-regarded and commercially successful portfolio of conferences, including our flagship national conference.

You will bring the clinical leadership needed to deliver this exciting new programme. You will lead our young person’s forum and provide invaluable mentorship to hospices. Supported throughout by our Senior Programme Manager and Team Administrator, you will further develop our Transition Community of Practice and help us collate and share programme data across the sector. You will lead on partnerships and strategic relationships, with Together for Short Lives and other decision-makers across our sector. When representing Hospice UK and our programme externally, you will offer clinical expertise leadership within the field of Transition. 

You will have senior palliative care experience, working in the field of transition. You will have led clinical programmes across systems and/or regions, and experience supporting organisations with Quality Improvement projects. You will be an excellent and influential communicator, who embraces working with data while maintaining a strategic overview. 

More information about the programme and the role can be found in the candidate information pack - download below. 

If you have any questions or would like a discussion about the role please contact the People and Culture team and Hospice UK.

How to apply

Complete the following documents:

• Supporting statement form - download below (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form - download below 

Click on the How to Apply button and send your completed forms above and your CV to us by 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025. 

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About us:

Providence Row tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. The charity was founded in 1860 to work with vulnerable people living in the East End of London.  We are extremely proud of how the charity has continued to grow and develop over 150 years. 

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues.  Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes.  We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

About the role:

• Provide psychotherapy sessions on outreach to female clients
• Flexible approach to meeting vulnerable female clients
• Deliver specialised outreach psychotherapy to female clients in the five boroughs we operate - Hackney, Tower Hamlets, City of London, Newham and Redbridge. A day per borough.
• Work collaboratively with Street Outreach Response Teams and other specialist agencies
• Offer both formal psychotherapy sessions and informal support, adapting to clients' needs in terms of scheduling and locations.
• Conduct street shifts alongside the commissioned Outreach Service, introducing and promoting our service to potential clients
• Support individuals transitioning into emergency, temporary, or long-term accommodation
• Support women who are rough sleeping
• Support females’ rough sleepers who are placed into our Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) during designated winter days/nights. 
• Provide support for Housing First clients in their tenancies.
• Provide support to female clients in their hostel accommodation
• Take referrals from SORT and Providence Row.
• Promote the service to individuals currently rough sleeping through joint shifts with Reset (drug and alcohol treatment service). 

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

To apply:
Please follow the link on the Charity Jobs website and submit your CV along with covering letter. 

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews:
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,416 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Would you like to join our dynamic Philanthropy & Partnerships team to help drive high value income to support more people in communities across England? With a new strategy about to be launched, we are looking to really maximise our fundraising over the coming years. As Prospect Researcher, you will play an integral role in the success of the team helping to grow and monitor a strong pipeline of prospects across trusts, corporates and philanthropy. You will also create a roadmap for prospect research, implementing systems which support fundraisers to secure income for a range of projects. 

About You

• Significant experience of undertaking research and due diligence checks within a charity or commercial setting
• Evidence of the ability to develop and manage strong and positive working relationships across an organisation
• Experience of creating, implementing and leading a successful new system or process, ideally within prospect research
• Proven ability to proactively seek and identify new prospects as well as producing high-quality prospect research on these individuals, companies and foundations
• Experience of using databases and producing data-driven management information reports

About the Role

• Lead the creation of a new prospect research roadmap working alongside team managers and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) to ensure the work of the Prospect Researcher is meeting the objectives of each team.
• Manage the prospect research function within fundraising to support fundraisers to maximise income from prospective and existing donors
• Carry out due diligence and ethical reviews on prospective donors in line with St John’s ethical fundraising policy
• Carry out network mapping of key stakeholders, prospects and supporters to identify connections.
• Prepare and present research findings and relevant analysis to internal key stakeholders.
• Identify philanthropic, corporate, trust and statutory prospects and funding opportunities to develop P&P pipelines
• Conduct meetings with team to track progress and make recommendations to move prospects through the pipeline
• Work with colleagues to create efficient processes to refer prospective opportunities and monitor progress

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Do you have previous public affairs experience delivering change for a cause? Would you like to make a difference at one of the country’s largest charities taking on one of the UK’s biggest killers? 
 
If so, you may be the Senior Public Affairs Officer we’re looking for! 
 

About the role 
 
Our Policy and Public Affairs team exists to engage, inform and influence key decision makers in the UK Government and health system in England to help ensure the UK remains a global leader in heart and circulatory research, and improve treatment and care for the 7.6 million people living with cardiovascular disease across the UK.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our award winning and high impact team during a very exciting time in politics. As our Senior Public Affairs Officer, you’ll take a leading role in specific areas providing public affairs expertise to influence UK Government policy and legislation and forge relationships with the new Parliament.

You’ll deliver a programme of activity and engagement that contributes to our wider Hearts Need More campaign, which aims to make cardiovascular disease a key priority in the upcoming 10-year health plan. 
 
You’ll support the Public Affairs Manager by promoting the BHF to Parliamentarians and civil servants in Westminster, ensuring key decision-makers consider the BHF the expert on medical research and heart health. You’ll also lead on developing influencing plans which engage parliamentarians at national and constituency level. 
 
About you 
 
With a detailed knowledge of the workings of government and parliamentary procedure as well as a working knowledge of the devolved administrations, you’ll have an understanding of the external political environment. You'll also have a good understanding of the role of BHF and other health and medical research charities in general, and particularly in the political arena. 
 
You'll have experience of working in the UK Parliament or within a public affairs consultancy and will possess excellent communication skills. Having previously successfully influenced political stakeholders you'll be able to build strong relationships with key internal and external colleagues. 
 
With a proven ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively for political audiences in a variety of formats, able to summarise complex information swiftly and accurately for a variety of audiences, you'll be able to plan your own workload, ensure effective time management and meet deadlines. 
 
With a commitment to high standards of relationship management in order to achieve the best outcome, you'll be able to work on own initiative, proactively seizing opportunities to benefit the BHF. 

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
 
About us 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

What we offer you 
 
To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page. 
 
Interview process  
 
Interviews will be held in person at our London office during w/c 21st April. 
 

Research Administration Assistant  

Harrogate, with occasional travel across the Yorkshire Region. 

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

Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.

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 Research Administration Assistant, 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

Reporting to the Research Grants Manager, as Research Administration Assistant, you will provide administration support for the Research, Services and Policy Team to ensure that Yorkshire Cancer Research supports high quality research and services that directly impacts the people of Yorkshire. This includes supporting the Award funding rounds, managing ongoing Awards, co-ordinating workshops to support wider initiatives and maintaining accurate records.

Specifically, you will:

· Work with the wider Research Funding Team to provide administration support for all phases of the research funding process to ensure we fund high quality and impactful research.

· Provide support during the application, review, outcome and award processes.

· Support preparations for funding meetings, including booking rooms, sending invites, preparing papers and maintaining documents and logs.

· Foster good relationships with applicants, keeping them informed of further requests for information and changes as they occur.

· Act as the first point of contact for potential and current Research Advisory Panel (RAP) members.

· Provide administrative support on recruitment, selection, induction, support and training, involvement in the funding rounds, and renewal and retirement from the panel.

· Provide administrative support for a portfolio of research Awards, and where required, service Awards.

· Work across the Research and Services team to deliver successful meetings and workshops with external partners to support research funding initiatives and Patient and Public involvement (PPI).

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

· To be educated to A-level or equivalent, or have experience of working in a similar position at a similar level.

· To have a high level of attention to detail, particularly in respect to maintenance of records.

· To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· To be able to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

· To have excellent organisational skills, including time management skills, the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple complex projects.

· To be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

· To have IT skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and databases.

· A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:

· A check on your employment history by seeking two references

· A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

· A DBS check at basic level

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 April 2025. 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.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference!

Nottingham Hospitals Charity is looking for an experienced and target-driven Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in growing our unrestricted IG fundraising income.

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the NHC’s individual giving plan, including developing and delivering supporter acquisition, retention and stewardship plans with a focus on growing long-term sustainable income, reach and engagement. You will prioritise supporter experience, ensuring each supporter receives excellent service; making sure they feel valued and understand the impact of their support. You will also be responsible for legacy and in-memory activity including working with the marketing team to deliver impactful and respectful legacy giving campaigns.

As a small, dynamic team, we have big ambitions to grow our income by £1m in the coming years which will help us provide the best care for patients, staff and loved ones at our amazing local hospitals. IG and Legacy income will be vital in this strategy, so we need someone who has a vision for growth as well as creative, innovative ideas.
 

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About Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.

Supporting the fifth biggest NHS Trust the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £60million in 17 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment and staff support programmes.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Comms, the post-holder will be responsible for fundraising from individuals across the East Midlands to increase annual income and awareness of Nottingham Hospitals Charity.  Working with a diverse range of prospects and donors, the post-holder will raise funds from individuals at all giving levels as well as cultivating and growing our legacy market. All this will be based on a sound fundraising approach and relationship development.  Working primarily with individual donors, prospects and suspects, the post-holder will also work together with our Corporate, Community, Comms and Marketing colleagues in support of our overall objectives.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve or exceed agreed income and productivity targets through successful development and management of IG fundraising
   
• Cultivate and grow income through engaging a portfolio of individual donors (from regular givers to higher value donors), legacy prospects and in-memory donors
   
• Develop and implement a creative and innovative IG fundraising action plan to grow income, generate new leads and manage ongoing relationships
   
• Work with the Head of Marketing to build and execute a plan to grow awareness and acquisition of regular and legacy sign-ups for all IG income streams
   
• Line management of the Fundraising Assistant, in partnership with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager
   
• Conduct prospect research to identify best prospects and plan approaches to introduce the Charity to secure support from low to high value donor
   
• Cultivate and develop relationships with new prospects, working closely with the Director of Fundraising on relationship development
   
• Provide effective relationship management and stewardship to provide support and develop fundraising activity to increase retention of IG givers, maximising lifetime value
   
• To engage with and steward a diverse range of IG donors where required
   
• To develop and implement creative fundraising initiatives to encourage IG and Legacy prospects to engage with Nottingham Hospitals Charity quickly and easily
   
• To plan and execute events and opportunities for IG donors, prospects and Legators to showcase our work
   
• To work with Fundraising colleagues to develop and support the events programme, particularly promoting opportunities to IG database
   
• Work closely with the Income Manager to ensure water-tight GDPR adherence and processes across the fundraising team
   
• To ensure the meticulous recording of all data on Raiser’s Edge and filing systems (including personal data and financial information)
   
• To work with Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s fundraising, administrative and IT systems and guidelines
   
• To represent Nottingham Hospitals Charity internally and externally as required
   
• To regularly work outside of regular office hours
   
• To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required

If you would like to chat more about the role, please contact Samantha Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th April

We are looking for a Fundraising Relationships Officer to join a small, passionate children's medical charity to support the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme.

This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).

The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy you will play a key role in driving the development and delivery of the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme. You will be responsible for organising events, conducting high quality research and providing administrative support to the team.
Organise and coordinate fundraising events, taking an active role at each event and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
Conducting in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry and meeting coordination.
Administer high-value donor report and thanking programme according to set procedures and timeline, all whilst providing exemplary stewardship.
Using our CRM to record, protect and optimise data. Building systems and processes to develop insight to improve the supporter experience and deliver income.

The Candidate
Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
Be comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships
Experience of providing exemplary administrative support
Have a strong can do attitude that is motivational to the rest of the team
Be a collaborative team player who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in alongside a small and dedicated team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A new opportunity has arisen to Head up our Clinical Data Team based at The Royal London Hospital. You will be responsible for building and leading a team delivering high-quality clinical and operational data, aiding in decision-making and strategic direction.  

You will take ownership of our clinical data and infrastructure, ensuring data is readily available for clinicians undertaking research. 

The ideal candidate with have experience in analysing complex clinical data in both research and operational contexts. They will have experience of project management and leading a team to success. Knowledge of legal, ethical and regulatory aspects of utilising clinical and operational data is advantageous, as is a knowledge of common software packages and programming languages. 

A unique, remote, part-time opportunity for a mission-driven EA to support the founders of a fast-growing humanitarian NGO.

About Children Not Numbers

The escalating crisis in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots medico-legal NGO committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.

Children Not Numbers was established in February 2024 by Sarah Ben Tarifite and Somaya Ouazzani, founders and co-directors, who were driven by the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. In just over 12 months, the organisation has grown rapidly into a global network of over 115 staff and volunteers, most of whom are volunteer paediatric medics representing more than 30 subspecialties.

Their work includes:

• Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics

• Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date

• Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma

• Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments

• Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care

• International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies

About the role

As Executive Assistant to Sarah and Somaya, you will play a vital role in helping the co-directors manage their time, priorities and communications, as well as providing organisational support across a fast-paced, high-growth NGO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with workflows

• Schedule coordination

• Meeting coordination and follow-up, including: preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, pre-meeting research notes, and follow up action points post meeting

• Screening and prioritising calls and emails

• Drafting and editing correspondence, communications, reports and presentations

• Processing expense reports

• Liaising internally and externally for collaboration and programme implementation

• Supporting with organising events, including team retreats, donor events (with fundraising team) and community engagement activities (with fundraising team)

• Assisting with administrative tasks across the organisation 

About you

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and who brings emotional intelligence, initiative and precision to their work.

Essential criteria:

• You must have at least 2 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant to Director-level or above, ideally in a small or fast-paced organisation.

• Your experience must also include at least one year working in a charity or not-for-profit, either as an EA or in another role.

• This is a remote, UK-based role - applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or consider overseas applications

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working across cultures, time zones and with people for whom English isn’t a first language

• Experience working in a start-up, grassroots, or early-stage organisation

• Project coordination and event planning experience

Children Not Numbers are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this role.

Application is by CV only. Please do not send a cover letter. 

Laura will be in touch with suitable applicants to arrange a call where a detailed brief will be shared.

Please note: We’ll only be in touch with candidates who meet the essential criteria, but we’re genuinely grateful to everyone who takes the time to apply.

Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) is a research and information provision charity that is dedicated to improving and saving the lives of people with prostate cancer. Patients are central to everything we do and drive our work. Our work covers four key areas:   

• Academic and social research – We fund novel and innovative research projects at world-leading institutions that are working towards breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of advanced prostate cancer, and better quality of life outcomes for patients. We ensure that our research is targeted to address patient need and research gaps to maximise our impact and reach better treatments for patients sooner.   

• Translational research – We set up Proven Connect, the translational research arm of PCR, to focus on ensuring more promising treatments get from lab to patient through bridging the gap between industry, investors, health providers and patients.   

• Patient information and empowerment – We acknowledge that research alone is not enough to achieve our vision. We involve, educate, and empower people affected by prostate cancer to enable them to play a more active role in driving forward changes in research, treatment and care.   

• Influencing – We seek to ensure greater equity of treatment and parity of care, and are working towards a world where no man is left behind, where prostate cancer is caught early and can be cured.  

Our vision for the future is clear: to be an integral part of creating one of the healthiest ecosystems for any disease type. An ecosystem that is connected, collaborative, equitable, and effective. Over the next 3 years we are setting ambitious targets to double our research funding, accelerate twelve biotech ventures, engage at least 100,000 people in influencing change, initiate three novel projects to enhance equity, and grow our income to more than £7 million.

Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) is seeking an experienced and insightful Senior Policy Adviser to lead the development of our policy work and help drive meaningful change for people affected by prostate cancer.

Reporting to the Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, you will be responsible for shaping evidence-based policy positions, producing high-impact consultation responses, and identifying strategic opportunities to influence health and research policy. This is an exciting opportunity for a policy professional with strong analytical and writing skills, a solid understanding of the health policy landscape, and a desire to make a difference. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Policy Leadership: Lead the development of PCR’s policy positions across a range of health and research issues through in-depth research, evidence analysis and horizon scanning, identifying key issues affecting prostate cancer patients and developing robust solutions for systemic change. 

• Consultation and Inquiry Responses: Draft high-quality, persuasive responses to government consultations, select committee inquiries, and regulatory reviews, ensuring PCR’s positions are well-evidenced, compelling and grounded in insight from those with lived experience. 

• Health Technology Appraisals: Lead or contribute to PCR’s submissions to NICE and SMC technology appraisals, ensuring that our input is evidence-based, reflects the lived experience of patients, and aligns with our policy positions. 

• Stakeholder Insight and Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, healthcare professionals, government bodies, think tanks, sector bodies such as the AMRC, and other key stakeholders to inform PCR’s positions and stay at the front of policy thinking. 

• Political and Policy Monitoring: Track key policy developments and legislative changes relevant to prostate cancer, assessing their implications and identifying opportunities for PCR to engage.

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across PCR, including research, communications, patient engagement and fundraising teams, to ensure a unified approach across policy and organisational priorities. 

• Briefings and Written Outputs: Deliver succinct, compelling, and well-evidenced policy briefings on key issues to a range of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and partners.

• Public Representation: Represent PCR at external meetings, external policy networks, working groups, events, and conferences, ensuring our position is effectively communicated and influencing policy discussions in line with our strategic objectives. 

• Support for Public Affairs and Campaigns: Provide policy advice and support the development of policy-facing materials to support the delivery of public affairs and campaign activity led by the wider Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs team. 

Person Specification: 

• Education and Experience: 

• Significant experience (typically 3–5 years) in a policy role, ideally within the health, research, or voluntary sector. 

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 

• Demonstrable experience of developing evidence-based policy positions and delivering consultation or inquiry responses in a relevant context. 

• Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex policy issues and data to inform clear and strategic positions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, and position statements. 

• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with high-level stakeholders, including policymakers, public officials, and healthcare leaders. 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to cross-organisational goals in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong collaborative skills, with experience working across teams and functions. 

• Essential Attributes: 

• Good understanding of the UK healthcare system, NHS structures, and health policy environment. 

• Desirable Attributes: 

• Working knowledge of NICE and SMC health technology appraisal processes, including understanding of evidence submission, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making pathways. 

Why Join Us? 

• Impactful Work: Make a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer, contributing to initiatives that save lives and improve patient outcomes.  

• Career Growth: This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of new, exciting unit in an organisation that is already making its presence felt.  

• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to making a difference, in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.  

• Benefits: Enjoy a range of staff benefits, including Bike 2 Work scheme, Mental Health Support Services, Perkbox, BUPA Health Insurance offer, pension scheme, birthday gift, ongoing L&D opportunities, generous annual leave, hybrid working options and a positive and supportive culture.    

Application Process 

To apply, please submit your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, your experience in project development and management, and how you align with PCR’s mission 

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.  

Other Details 

• Working type: Hybrid with occasional travel to meetings required.  

• Hours: The position is full time at 35 hours per week.  

• Salary: £37,500-£40,600, commensurate with experience.  

• Reports to: Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs 

Applications close on 20th April 2025.   

Participants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.  

For enquiries about the role, please contact our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, Joe Clift (Contact details available in the attached job description). 

The successful applicant will work closely with the Support Line Manager and team to deliver support for anyone affected by sarcoma. The post holder will be part of a growing Support Line team and be part of the continued expansion of the service as we grow in exciting new directions in 2025/26. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a role that can make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.

Information and support for those affected by sarcoma is at the heart of our charitable objectives. Thanks to the amazing generosity and support of the sarcoma community, Sarcoma UK’s profile and influence has grown significantly in the past four years. This has enabled us to grow our Information and Support Services.

Benefits:

• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and key responsibilities 

1. Support and Information

• To deliver the Sarcoma UK Support Line, a confidential telephone and email support and information service for anyone affected by sarcoma. This includes:
  • Providing individual information and support to service users on sarcoma and related issues, by telephone, email and other media as the service develops.
  • Adhering to quality standards, confidentiality, Sarcoma UK policies and the standard operating procedures of the Support Line.
  • Under direction from the Director of Research, Policy and Support and Support Line Manager, contribute to Sarcoma UK’s social and other media as appropriate.
• To provide clinical input to the development of the charity’s information materials including the revision of existing information materials and the development of new information products.
• To provide input to the clinical content of the charity’s website.
• To raise awareness of the charity’s information and support services within the health professional field.
• To contribute sarcoma knowledge and clinical expertise across all the charity’s programmes.

2. Maintain Professional Knowledge

• Keep up to date with treatment and care of sarcoma through research and review of publications, horizon scanning, and attending study days and conferences, and disseminate this information within the charity.
• Adhere to the standards of good practice outlined in the AHP / NMC professional code of conduct, or relevant professional body’s standards.
• Maintain professional registration and compliance with revalidation requirements ensuring ongoing clinical education and professional development.
• Attend mandatory clinical supervision sessions.

3.External Relationships

• To maintain positive relationships with key Sarcoma UK stakeholders including sarcoma patients, family members/carers and support group leaders.
• To develop and maintain contact with sarcoma specialist healthcare professionals, including clinicians, specialist nurses and allied health professionals who have reviewed our information materials.

4. Other

• To support new work within the information and support team. 
• The role will require some travel to meetings and events throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

Dear Applicant, 

The opportunity

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic communications professional to help us build on our communications effort. The main aim of our communications work is to support our fundraising drive. The core focus of the role is to help our supporters feel part of a movement that is funding cutting edge neurological research. 

We enjoy a solid base of support with c26,000 engaged individuals across a range of audience segments including cash donors (c3,000), regular givers (c4,000), events and community (c3,000), patients and our wider non-donor community (c16,000). Our primary communications channels are our website, Facebook, Instagram and via email. 

We are looking to put renewed energy behind our communications work and seeking to maximise our digital engagement. This includes both promoting fundraising opportunities and using social channels as a means of interacting with, and taking queries from, supporters and the wider public. 

Our work in fundraising is designed to maximise funds needed for research to help the one in six of us that has a neurological condition. 

Why join us? 

We are heading into the final year of our current strategy, 2023-2026. This has been developed with growth in mind. We are scaling up some of our fundraising activities following successful tests. We have a lean and dedicated team that are very focussed on maximising income and ensuring a rewarding experience for all supporters. This role is a key part of that approach.

We are aiming to optimise all our digital communications to make a meaningful connection with all our current audiences and the wider public. This means creating regular, interesting content that stands out in a crowded market and motivates people to want to take action. The primary aim of our communications work is to inspire people to either give donations or raise money on our behalf. 

We are looking for someone to build up and maintain our library of inspiring stories – including written format, film and images - to showcase impact, share people’s experiences and inspire others to tell their own story and/or support our work.

The role requires an individual who is proactive, happy to get “hands on” and is keen to use their communications skills to support our fundraising effort. 

If successful in securing this role, you will find yourself in a small but dynamic environment with a flat structure where decisions are taken quickly. The role reports to the Director of Fundraising (currently being covered by a trusted interim with lots of fundraising and comms experience). 

I use my role as CEO to champion fundraising and communications and ensure that we maintain our current focus on building our strengths and ensuring that supporters feel valued and recognised. We are a collaborative team with a positive culture that has a fundraising ethos at its heart. There is scope to experiment, and to grow in the role. Our interim director is extremely experienced and will provide support and mentoring as required. 

This is an exciting, growth opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages stating why you would like to work for Brain Research UK and why you believe you are well suited to the role. Deadline: 5pm Monday 7th April 2025.

Caroline Blakely 

CEO 

Job purpose

This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional to make their mark. The existing communication programme provides a good base on which to build, and there is plenty of scope to shape things and try new approaches under the guidance of the Interim Director. With support from the CEO and wider colleagues there is significant opportunity for success. 

We are seeking a communications professional to:

·Work with our fundraising team to optimise our digital communications, ensuring content is always engaging, up to date and accessible across all channels

·Liaise with a range of colleagues and relationship owners to secure and manage supporter stories 

·Manage our story library, including permissions and all related images, and ensure we have a spread of stories across the three main focus areas of brain tumours, acquired brain injury and headache and facial pain

·Work with our fundraising team to ensure we build on our segmented approach to quarterly enews and deliver tailored content based on supporter interests 

·Liaise with our Research Manager to showcase the research we are funding and the scientists leading on the projects funded

·Act as content manager across our website, leading on updates in written, pictorial and video format

We are a small team and we are seeking someone who is both able to plan and manage day-to-day activity and roll their sleeves up and get the job done. 

Key responsibilities:

Management

• Deliver against our communications objectives via a mix of channels and report on progress using a range of analytics and metrics 
• Collaborate proactively across the organisation to find, develop and share stories that will inspire support
• Be a positive, empathetic team player that engages with all other colleagues across our organisation

Communications

• Work with colleagues to create a pre-planned, agreed schedule of activity that will enable a coherent and consistent approach to comms across all channels
• Coordinate and develop content for our social media channels including sourcing and producing engaging content in line with 
• Coordinate and develop content for our e-news which is sent out quarterly to our supporter base
• Manage our website content ensuring it remains up to date and relevant

·Alongside our fundraisers, to engage with and respond to our online community to ensure they feel engaged and receive response to any enquiries in a timely manner

·Track digital marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics, monitoring key metrics to drive continuous improvement in outcomes 

·Work across the organisation to engage our audience to tell their stories - both in relation to experience of neurological conditions and in relation to fundraising activities

·Work with third party agencies where appropriate, including setting of clear objectives, providing briefings and collating metrics / outcome measures

·To coordinate corporate communications tasks such as publication of our annual review and impact report 

Other duties

•To develop an in-depth knowledge of our work so you can speak with confidence to our audiences about how funds are used

•Effective use of our CRM system (Donorfy) 

•To support all fundraising and charitable activities across the organisation as required

•Other administrative tasks as required

Person specification 

Experience

We are seeking a communications professional who is looking to thrive in a charity with an embedded fundraising culture, ambition to grow and solid backing from the CEO and trustees.

Applicants must have:

• Experience of working in communications in a charity of comparable size 
• Experience of coordinating and developing social content and utilising a planning schedule to managed delivery
• Experience of coordinating and developing e-comms to maximise loyalty and engagement 
• Familiarity with website content management

·An understanding of the key principles of managing an online community including how to handle queries and build engagement 

Skills

Applicants must have the following skills:

·Comfort with analytical tools to track digital marketing performance and report on outcomes

·Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with 

·An understanding of how medical conditions can impact peoples’ lives and the emotional intelligence to handle interactions with these people sensitively

·Good writing skills and a proven ability to take briefings and use these to draft appropriate written content

·A solid understanding of using film and video for use on websites, social media and other communications channels

·Great interpersonal skills and proficiency with building constructive relationships with a diverse range of people

·Time management – ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines

·Attention to detail – you must be able to consistently produce accurate work

·IT literacy – you must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Knowledge

·Knowledge of fundraising and communications, including the main trends and developments

• Knowledge of a range of communications tools such as website content management systems, social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook. TikTok etc.) and e-marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp / DotDigital)

·Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector 

Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision

·Our vision is a world where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer.

Culture and values

Our purpose

·To fund essential research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of those affected by neurological conditions.

Our promise

·We will improve the lives of those affected by one of hundreds of neurological conditions through the funding of essential research and accelerating its progress. We will encourage the brain research community to accelerate progress by sharing knowledge and nurturing future talent.

Our values

·Unity - We believe that we are stronger when we bring people together to work collectively.

·Humanity – We link the brain research we fund to its human impact, by sharing 

real-life stories. We translate our research into words that everyone can easily understand.

·Positive energy – Active. Courageous. Resolute. We are determined to accelerate the progress of brain research. 

Our values shape our culture. They help guide our decisions at every level. They define how we work, every day. We are forward thinking and collaborative.

The Talent Set are partnering with a groundbreaking Health Charity to recruit a Trusts Manager on a permanent basis, joining a proactive and successful team to fundraise for exciting medical research, information and support to fund breakthroughs and reduce health inequalities. This role will manage a varied portfolio of Trusts giving between £10k-£100k per year, with a focus on uplifting existing donors and securing new gifts of £25k+.

Key duties for this role include:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of warm and cold funders – identifying new prospects, planning approaches and writing compelling proposals and reports.
• Work collaboratively across the team to develop and implement a donor-centric approach, reviewing existing trusts mailings to maximise value and donor satisfaction.
• Assist with the continuous development of cases for support for new and continuing projects, utilising subject matter experts and colleagues across the Philanthropy team.
• Contribute to new strategic projects within the broader Philanthropy team, including the development of a Corporate Foundations strategy and cross-team approaches to new donor identification and cultivation.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• Experience of securing grants at a 5-figure level from warm and cold trusts/statutory funders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and cultivating cold Trusts prospects.
• Exposure to providing a donor-centric approach to managing and developing relationships.
• A track record of creating engaging proposals and reports for trusts prospects.
•  A collaborative approach to building effective relationships internally and externally.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines)
£45,864 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 18 months

The Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) is an important role at the College, as you will work closely with key clinical stakeholders and researchers to lead the management and delivery of the decreased consciousness guideline update within the RCPCH clinical guideline portfolio, which paediatricians and their colleagues regularly use to manage the treatment of children’s medical conditions.

As Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) you will identify and coordinate members of expert working groups to undertake the development of clinical guidelines, carrying out systematic searches, critically appraising research papers and providing methodological advice to these working groups.

Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will also work with communications colleagues to create and implement communication plans and resources/assets related to the RCPCH clinical guidelines, as well as working with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit.

In addition, you will take responsibility for maintaining the Reye’s Syndrome microsite on behalf of the College.

Suitably qualified with a research methodology element or with equivalent work experience, you should have proven technical expertise in clinical guideline methodology and systematic reviews, have a rigorous knowledge of research methodology and quality assurance and have excellent critical appraisal skills.

With a background of working with clinicians or academics in the NHS or a similar regulated environment, you should have proven stakeholder management skills and be able to assimilate and report complex medical information on child health research quickly and clearly to different audiences.

Familiarity with carrying out statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA and/or Review manager and experience in the use of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) framework would be desirable. Experience of evaluation methodologies and a project management qualification would also be desirable. 

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

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

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

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 10 April 2025
Interviews: 18 April 2025