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Research & Health Data Lead
Fixed Term Contract (13 months) 
Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location – Split between home and our London Office 
Salary Range £74,000 - £82,000
 

About us
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About the role
In this role you will lead the development and delivery of Macmillan’s research and health data strategy ensuring an integrated, consistent and considered approach across our strategic objectives. You will ensure the Research & Health data team partners effectively across Macmillan and is appropriately set up to deliver with key teams in the Partnerships Directorate. 

You will provide oversight and understanding of the cancer research and data landscape, working closely with the Partnerships teams to identify opportunities for Macmillan. 

You will lead the development and delivery of foundational insights on the numbers, needs and experiences of the cancer population and healthcare system performance, working in collaboration with external partners and using external health data sets. 

About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working in or with the cancer data and research community or a strong understanding of the research and data landscape in a health care setting.
• Experience of delivering a complex programme of activity requiring extensive negotiation and collaboration with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Inclusive and adaptive leadership experience gained from an organisation of similar complexity, with evidence of having made a clear contribution to further its organisational strategy and plans

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Wednesday 16th April 2025
 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

Programme Manager

c. £45,000-£47,500 (full time) dependent upon experience.

The role is offered on a 0.6 – 1.0 FTE basis (21.6 – 36 hours per week) worked over 3/5 days.

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) is a partnership of the world's biggest public research funding agencies. The Associate Members have come together to promote research collaboration and to fund research programmes to address the prevention or treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and mental health issues. GACD specifically focuses on research which will provide essential evidence on the most effective ways to prevent or manage disease in poorly resourced settings in low- and middle-income countries and to improve health equity in underserved indigenous populations. 

Reporting to the CEO, the Programme Manager will be responsible for coordination of activities between the Associate Members and lead on the delivery of GACD joint research funding calls in global implementation science on non-communicable diseases.

How to apply

Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history. 

Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. 

Confirm that you can provide evidence of a ‘right to work’ in the UK.

The role is offered as full or part-time.

Closing date: 13:00 BST on Tuesday 22 April 2025
Interview dates: w/c 28 April 2025

To download a copy of the recruitment information pack and how to apply please click apply now.

The Research Involvement Manager will work closely with the Head of Clinical Research to embed best practice involvement of people affected by dementia across all our research programmes to ensure our work is shaped by lived experience. This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s (ARUK) research objectives and organisational strategy to reach a cure for all types of dementia and is key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Research Involvement Manager will work collaboratively with external stakeholders and various teams across the organisation, particularly the Involvement and Engagement Team, which sits within the Policy, Communications and Involvement Directorate, to continually develop our work in this area and aid its successful implementation within all our research programmes.

This role sits within the new Clinical Research Team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with dementia. Involvement of people affected by dementia is key to the successful roll out of our clinical programme and our wider research initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who has experience and understands the importance and intricacies of delivering meaningful public involvement and engagement in research.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Implementing and evaluating ARUK’s Research Involvement Strategy and Workplan

· Lead on the delivery of ARUK’s research involvement strategy, regularly reviewing and updating the strategy in line with best practice, with support from the Head of Clinical Research, and in consultation with the Involvement and Engagement Team.

· Work across ARUK, and with external organisations such as the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) to stay abreast of best practice when involving people with lived experience in shaping research.

· Work with the Research Team to understand research funding processes and procedures to develop plans to strengthen involvement throughout the research programme.

· Evaluate and prioritise research involvement requests considering ARUK’s capacity organisational strategy

· With support from the Head of Clinical Research and in collaboration with the Head of Information and Involvement, lead on the evaluation of ARUK’s research involvement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement.

· Work externally to seek feedback and ideas for new programmes of work that will increase impact or efficiency, and work across the Research Team on implementation.

· Support the wider organisation on developing content on involvement in research that can promote the work that ARUK is doing or encourage more people to get involved in research.

Supporting the planning and delivery of research involvement across ARUK’s research programmes

· Lead and manage the implementation of lived experience involvement within our research programmes, acting as first point of contact for the Research Team in addressing questions that involvement volunteers might have.

· Lead on providing research involvement advice and input into key strategic pieces of work and external clinical research programmes prioritised by ARUK, including in the development of a multi-arm adaptive clinical trials platform.

· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to manage the planning of engagement activity with lived experience involvement volunteers in the research programme, ensuring good communication and regular updates are delivered.

· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to ensure records related to research involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.

· Ensure that people with lived experience are aware of opportunities for involvement within our research programmes and feel appropriately supported to participate, including planning and delivering training activities and overseeing changes in response to feedback, in collaboration with the Involvement and Engagement Team.

· Working closely with the Head of Information and Involvement, and the wider Research Leadership Team on special projects related to public involvement in research as appropriate.

Wider stakeholder engagement

· Promote ARUK’s research involvement work to the wider research community including dementia researchers, people affected by dementia, other medical research funders and our supporters through participation at events and giving talks, with a particular focus on ARUK’s strategic and clinical programmes.

· Act as a champion for involvement of people with lived experience within research, effectively communicating its importance and signposting to tools to support the wider ARUK research community with incorporating meaningful involvement effectively in their work.

· Organise and deliver sessions and workshops, including at ARUK’s Research Conference, to promote and advise on best practice research involvement.

· Take part in groups that support professional development such as our internal ‘Community of Practice on Involvement’ group and the external Charities Research Involvement Group (CRIG) to develop and refine resources that could be used to improve involvement in research. 

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in community involvement and engagement of lived experience, preferably within a medical research environment

· Good knowledge of the research process and how the public can play a part in that process

· Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans

· Experience working with different stakeholders, both internally and externally at multiple levels

· Experience in project management, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple types of stakeholders

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and strategies for enhancing public involvement in research

· Demonstratable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· A team player who can work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

· Good communicator with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences, particularly people affected by dementia and their families

· A genuine passion for public involvement in research

· Good IT skills

· Working with independence, drive and initiative

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

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

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

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

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and working closely alongside colleagues across Major Gifts, Trusts and Corporates, this is a pivotal new role. It aligns with MSF’s strategic fundraising ambitions and will be crucial to securing increased income from new sources.

In collaboration with key colleagues in the Philanthropy Team, the postholder will define an effective prospect research strategy, which they will be responsible for supporting, streamlining and implementing in order to deliver a strong and sustainable prospect pipeline.

The Prospect Research Officer will play a leading role in identifying new sources of philanthropic support from charitable Trusts/Foundations, companies, and individual major donors, to achieve increased income growth in the Philanthropy Team in support of MSF’s strategic priorities.

They will create and implement effective systems, processes and management tools and embed these new ways of working in the Philanthropy Team. They will also be responsible for providing up to date research and due diligence reports on new and existing donors, in line with MSF policies.

DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London Office

SALARY: Salary: £39,689.92

Internal salary grade: 14.1

The Sentencing Academy is a charitable incorporated organisation created in 2019 to promote more effective sentencing practices and to further professional and public understanding of sentencing across England and Wales. Our mission is to inform decision making and improve awareness and understanding of sentencing through evidence led research, working in collaboration with experts in the field.

We are looking for a Research and Policy Officer on an initial one year fixed-term contract. The primary responsibility for this role will be to create content for our forthcoming Sentencing Hub, which will draw together an array of resources on sentencing in England and Wales, including research summaries and data trends. The Sentencing Hub is currently in the early stages of development and will become a key research and statistical resource for those seeking the latest evidence on the effectiveness of the sentencing process. It will be of interest to sentencers, the Judicial College, the Sentencing Council, those involved in the policymaking process, Members of Parliament, journalists, and other stakeholders. We anticipate that the Hub will become the Sentencing Academy’s primary research and dissemination vehicle.

This role is a mostly remote working one but with regular meetings in London (approximately four times a month). Attendance at other locations may sometimes be required. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) but with flexibility to work reduced hours of no less than 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week). Occasional work outside of normal working hours may be required.

Job description

• Working with Sentencing Academy staff and a network of academics to develop content for the forthcoming Sentencing Hub, including research syntheses and literature reviews and presentation of data on sentencing trends.
• Assist with the Sentencing Academy’s response to sentencing policy and practice developments, such as legislation and consultations on draft guidelines.
• Support the drafting of funding applications.
• Other ad hoc research, policy and administrative tasks to support the organisation’s activities.

Person specification

Essential

• Advanced research skills as demonstrated by a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, able to interpret data.
• Interest in sentencing and justice policy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and track record as a team player.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to deliver on time and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a small team which works remotely.
• Excellent IT skills including Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of sentencing policy and practice.
• Understanding of the importance of working collaboratively and building and maintaining partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of identifying and securing funding for research.

World Obesity is looking for a research assistant to work in its data and evidence team.  While this is initially a maternity cover post, we hope to be in a position to extend this.  The research assistant will be responsible for proactively sourcing, analysing, and importing material for the Global Obesity Observatory and creating messaging to be shared on social media to promote its usage.   An interest in working in the field of obesity research is essential, related previous experience is preferable.

SafeDeposits is Scotland’s leading tenancy deposit protection scheme and dispute resolution provider. As a not-for-profit, SafeDeposits donates surpluses generated to its charity, the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust (“the Trust”). The Trust aims to improve standards in Scotland’s private rented sector by promoting education, training and best practice.

In addition to its grant-giving, the Trust is developing an ambitious research programme designed to inform future policy making and debate. This includes two new national representative surveys: “The Voice of the Tenant (Scotland)” and “The Voice of the Landlord (Scotland)”.

SafeDeposits and the Trust are part of the TDS [The Dispute Service Ltd] Group; a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that operates equivalent deposit protection services across the UK and delivers a range of initiatives to raise standards in the private rented sector. 

We have a new opportunity within our Policy, Research and Strategy team to join them as a Research and Programme Officer.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideally based within commuting distance of our Glasgow office. However, we are open to considering home-based candidates from other areas of Scotland, depending on their skills and experience.

The purpose of this role is to deliver and support the expansion of SafeDeposits research programme. The successful candidate will work on qualitative and quantitative research projects and ensure findings are disseminated effectively. Our priority is to recruit an individual with the requisite research skills and experience. Where required, appropriate training and support will be provided for the aspects of the role involving coordination of the grant-giving programme. The role offers a unique opportunity for a researcher to not only contribute to the evidence base, but to also work with TDS and SafeDeposits colleagues to commission evidence-based solutions for positive change.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Working with external contractors to deliver the Voice of the Tenant (Scotland) and Voice of the Landlord (Scotland) surveys.
• Conduct, analyse, and report on qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Lead research collaborations with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Develop content, including blogs and social media posts, to share research findings in collaboration with marketing.
• Represent SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust at internal and external events, including presentations and public speaking.
• Assess and monitor grant applications in collaboration with an external contractor.

To be considered for this opportunity you must:

• Have a degree in a relevant field
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in research, social policy, or a similar role (or equivalent postgraduate study).
• Be proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Have strong working knowledge of Excel for statistical analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data validity and credibility.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letting outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Research Manager to lead on evidence-based research and insight management, who can utilise the wealth of data, insight and experience that SOS UK can access from around the world.

• Help shape and drive forward our new knowledge hub 
• Improve our evidence base to strengthen fundraising, impact reporting and inform our programmes, advocacy and communications
• Accompany research projects, from beginning to end, as the main contact 
• Identify opportunities for new research and collaboration
• Support the development of new research programmes 
• Work with colleagues in the UK and across the SOS Children’s Villages Federation to achieve results. 

If you are a dynamic and experienced research project manager, who can channel your passion for social change into a research strategy, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 6 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

This post covers a diverse range of work areas both within the Scotland team and the wider Carers Trust social impact function of the organisation. It is pivotal to Carers Trust's mission to transform the lives of unpaid carers by securing robust evidence to influence changes to policy and practice for unpaid carers in Scotland.

Contract: full time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Location: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office minimum 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.

The postholder will play a key role in bringing Scottish voices and perspectives to our UK-wide research and involvement functions and will work with colleagues across the UK to produce impactful evidence to influence changes beyond Scotland's borders. This post will also support the delivery of UK-wide research and involvement strategies in Scotland.

Download the recruitment pack to find out more. 

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.

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Salary, Grade DL £45,581.89 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square (hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 06 April 2025

Interview date: TBC

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom with over 55,000 members. Our mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general practice.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to join the College’s Research and Innovation team. Are you an excellent problem solver, naturally curious and a skilled analyst and/or researcher? Do you want to help inform the solutions to the challenges facing general practice and our NHS? You will have strong data analysis and visualisation skills, attention to detail and experience of using analysis software (such as Excel, Power BI and R) and ability to draw out meaningful and accessible insights to inform policy and practice.

General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession, and the bedrock of the health service, providing more than a million patient consultations every day. The Policy, Research and Campaigns team is an ambitious and influential team working to understand the challenges facing general practice, to develop policy and practical solutions to these, and influence government at the highest levels to deliver positive change for our members and the health service.

The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring RCGP’s policy and external affairs activity is supported by strong and credible data and evidence. This will include working with a range of teams and partners, undertaking primary and secondary research and analysis, and commissioning and managing external research suppliers.

If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills, a demonstrable understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value and impact, then this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a supportive environment where you can do your best work.   

Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form. 

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

                                     ~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~

Bowel Research UK is looking for an interim Research and Grants Manager to coordinate and evaluate the management of the charity’s research activities. This role covers all aspects of pre- and post-award research management, impact reporting, grant finance management and governance, co-ordination of the Charity’s scientific committees and shaping external scientific communications to supporters and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will foster and maintain strong relationships with researchers, serving as the primary point of contact for engaging with the research community. 

The charity has approximately 50 active research grants to the value of in the region of £1.5 million. The Interim Research & Grants Manager will be responsible for managing these. 

Bowel Research UK are bringing this role in as an interim position rather than permanent, to support the day-to-day duties whilst this post holder also supports with reviewing the research and grants functionality within the organization, and help senior leadership decide on future requirements. You will act as an internal consultant, using your career experience to critically assess and analyze the charity requirements and provide guidance and direction.  

This role would suit someone looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, who would be energized by both providing internal consultancy and managing the day-to-day.  

If you feel you have relevant expertise and the motivation and enthusiasm the role needs, but perhaps don't have experience across all areas in the person spec, please do still express interest. 

As part of the process candidates will have a screening call with THINK Recruitment, and there is the opportunity for screened candidates to have informal calls with the CEO (the recruiting manager for this role) to find out more.  

This is an opportunity to work with the UK’s leading specialist bowel cancer and bowel disease research charity. Bowel Research UK believe that a cure for bowel cancer and effective treatments to mitigate, or entirely eradicate, other bowel diseases is possible – but only if vital research is funded and investment made into the scientific and medical communities today, to see the benefits tomorrow. 

Bowel Research UK are a flexible employer, for this post they are looking for someone to be comfortable with joining the team in the London office once a month. If the post holder would prefer to work more regularly from an office base the charity has office space at Royal College of Surgeons in central London. Most team members work from here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The 21-hour week can be worked in the way that best suits the post holder, e.g. 3 full days or spread over 5 days.  

For further information relating to this position, please download the candidate pack.  The closing date is Sunday 6th April, however applications will only be considered from candidates who have had a screening call with THINK Recruitment, so please ensure you express interest by midday Friday 4th April to ensure time for a conversation. 

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

To get a copy of the Job Pack please click through to apply. You will then be able to download the pack.

About the role

Our governance function oversees compliance and risk management, both of which contribute to effective decision making. As a skilled governance professional, you’ll play a leading role in effectively managing our governance team. You’ll provide a high-quality secretariat function, including managing the Board business forward planning, delivery of Board meetings and oversight and implementation of post meeting actions.

You will utilise your knowledge and experience within data protection to manage and oversee all data protection and privacy protocols for the Medical Research Foundation, ensuring that we mitigate risk.

You’ll be excellent at nurturing links and building sound relationships as well as having an uncompromising approach to precision as well as a strong eye for detail.

You will have experience of:

• independently providing meeting management to governing boards and committees, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• managing a governance function in the not-for-profit sector, through holding a lead governance role in a small organisation or by managing aspects of governance in a larger organisation.
• (and knowledge of) data protection laws and providing data protection best practice advice.

You will be able to:

• communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders including the ability to write reports, briefings, and minutes.
• demonstrate high level organisational and project management skills including the management of multiple activities.
• demonstrate high level of IT skill that can be used to deliver day-to-day work and to improve business processes.
• work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone.
• Manage others including upwards.

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary and working arrangements

The salary for this position is £45,000.00 (pro-rata for part time hours). Ideally this will be a part time post at 21.6 hours per week however we are open and flexible to a full time working arrangement.

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of two days a week (for part time employees) and a minimum of three days per week (for full time employees) with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.