Research Manager Jobs

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility of hybrid working
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours a week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
 
Closing date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 25 November 2024
 
No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
The life sciences policy manager is a new role in a growing team and will be central to the delivery of our 2020-2030 Strategy. We know that to make a difference to people affected by kidney disease we need to put kidney disease firmly on the UK’s health and life sciences policy agenda. We need to systematically build evidence and develop solutions in key priority areas, then campaign effectively for their implementation. To do this we need a policy and public affairs function that works seamlessly with our research and innovation teams to continually focus our efforts on delivering real change for people with kidney disease. 
 
The person we need will be an experienced policy professional, excited by the opportunity to develop the evidence base to help change outcomes for people with kidney disease. We need someone who is conversant in life sciences policy and understands the life sciences, research and innovation operational landscape, with the ability to communicate a clear policy ask; someone who can navigate UK political systems; a natural partnership builder who works with others to deliver a common goal, working within Kidney Research UK and with the many individuals and organisations that share our cause.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

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

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

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

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

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

You may have experience in the following: Policy Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Research and Innovation Policy Advisor, Health Policy Manager, Life Sciences Policy Advisor, Public Policy Consultant, Health and Social Care Policy Officer, Policy and Partnerships Manager, Healthcare Policy Specialist, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Retail Support Manager

Harrogate, Skipton, and Ripon with regular travel across the Yorkshire region. 

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

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

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

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

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

The Benefits

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

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

The Role

As our Retail Support Manager, you will provide management cover at retail locations as required by the charity. Supporting the Retail Area Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop that you are covering, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.

Specifically, you will:

· Provide management cover at Retail locations as required by the charity currently including (but not limited to Harrogate, Skipton and Ripon Shops. This may also expand to include additional locations as the charity’s number of shops grows however depending on the role holder’s geographic location, we can agree which areas will be covered.

· Lead a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

· Deliver any volunteer training required and make every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.

· Responsible for volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date in the absence of the Shop Manager.

· Ensure there is management cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.

· Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).

· Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes at each location.

· Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures at each location.

· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

· To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.

· To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.

· To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment

· To be highly organised with good time management skills.

· To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

· To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· To be able to motivate self and others.

· To have demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income are desirable.

· To have a full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

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

o A check on your employment history, by seeking 2 references

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

o A DBS check at enhanced level.

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

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 18 November 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

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

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

Pace is a ground-breaking charity which provides world class and highly specialist education and therapy services for children and young people with neurodisabilities, alongside support for their families.

Our overarching aim is to provide an ‘education for life’ which looks ahead to a child’s true potential in terms of independent functional access to learning and society.  Each child’s needs are different and this is reflected in their journey through Pace, but for each child we look to offer the greatest independence for the rest of their lives by maximising physical, communication, self-care and academic progress, giving them and their families/carers skills, strategies and a positive problem-solving outlook, ensuring they thrive beyond Pace.

Pace supports around 600 children and young people a year across the following services.

• Our independent, highly specialist, Ofsted-outstanding school, catering for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other similar sensory motor disorders.
• Our Child & Family Therapy Service, providing advice, assessments and sessional therapy to children (aged 0-18) and support for families. Alongside CP and sensory motor disorders, our therapy service caters for children with a wider variety of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, social emotional and mental health challenges, behavioural challenges and school refusers. Our early intervention provision supports babies and toddlers (aged 0-3) known to have, or at high risk of a neurodiasbility.
• Our commissioned therapy services into local special schools, supports children and young people with specialist occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
• Free online advice and support is available via our digital hub.

In addition, we are committed to encouraging the development of best practice nationally – to promote the systemic change that will enhance the life potential of the thousands of children and young people with neurodisabilities across the UK.

As a Trusts and Foundations Manager you will be at the heart of our strategic vision. You will lead on building new and stewarding existing relationships to secure substantial funding from Trust and Foundations to support our core services, across Child and Family Therapy Services and the School. There will also be opportunities to support an upcoming capital appeal.

Position: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Reports to: Head of Income Generation

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Hybrid

Hours: Open to discussion about full-time (38 hrs per week), part-time, flexible working.

Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increases with length of service

Pension: company pension scheme with contribution of up to 4%

What you will be working on:

• You’ll secure significant income from a portfolio of Charitable Trusts and Foundations against agreed annual targets and in line with Pace strategy.
• You’ll proactively identify, develop and support relationships with Charitable Trusts and Foundations (including with their trustees and officers) and provide exceptional ongoing stewardship.
• You’ll collaborate with Pace Trustees and Patrons, the senior leadership team and cross-functional teams, including, Pace School, Child and Family Therapy Services, fundraising and marketing, to support funding applications, data collection/monitoring and impact reporting.
• You’ll adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice as set out in the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection and any other legislation.
• You’ll manage a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser (currently on maternity leave) and deputise for the Head of Income Generation if appropriate.

This job is for you if:

• You identify with Pace values and have a genuine passion to improve the life chances of children with neurodisabilities and their families.
• You have demonstrable experience of securing up to six figure gifts from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and meeting income targets.
• You have experience of developing and implementing strategies, action plans, budgets and funding pipelines.
• You have worked successfully with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• You have the ability to understand and convey complex information and communicate this clearly and concisely.
• You have excellent IT skills, including database management (ideally RaisersEdge/Nxt or a similar fundraising database).

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter.

Pace is a safer recruitment employer. It means our recruitment process is designed to ensure staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children and young people. If invited to interview you will be asked to complete an application form.

Closing date: 21 Nov 2024, 17:00

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Are you passionate about communicating scientific knowledge in engaging and accessible ways?

We are looking for a Research Information Co-ordinator to join our Research team at the MND Association in Northampton.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will ensure the latest MND research information is shared effectively across our internal teams and with external audiences. You'll support key projects, including managing our MND Research Blog, producing newsletters, and updating our website to keep research content current and engaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to communicate relevant research updates.
• Assist with the co-ordination of the MND Research Blog, including topic selection, proof-reading, editing, and engaging with readers.
• Produce and distribute MND research newsletters for varied audiences.
• Lead the co-ordination of Research Study Promotion for external researchers and the MND community by co-ordinating information to help with study recruitment and ethics compliance.
• Write and update research information sheets on MND topics for public and specialist readers.
• Create and manage research content for the MND Association website, ensuring information is engaging and easy to navigate.
• Collaborate on social media content for MND research updates on platforms like Twitter.
• Support the Communications team with press releases, FAQs, and research news articles.
• Act as a contact point for MND research enquiries, managing the research email inbox and responding to calls.

About You:

You'll be a strong communicator with an eye for detail and a genuine interest in scientific research.

• Graduate level or equivalent in a biological science.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and evidence with good judgement.
• Skilled in managing social media with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Excellent writing skills suited to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £32,550 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Ability to use scientific knowledge to judge and / or interpret scientific evidence and data.
• Experience of using and managing social media channels to distribute information with sensitivity and judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write for a range of audiences.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Position Title: Project Manager (Shamil Project, Amman, Jordan)

Appointment: Long-term Consultant or Fixed-Term Employee

Contract Type: Consultant Contract or Full-time Employment Contract

Contract Term: Commencement date immediate to May 31, 2027

Location: Amman, Jordan

Total remuneration: Attractive base payment commensurate with experience plus deployment package

Reporting to: Team Leader for Shamil Project

 

About Shamil

Shamil: Technical Assistance for Comprehensive Social Protection is a core component of the United Kingdom’s £95 million, 5-year programme: Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ). The goal of the SSERJ programme is to support the Government of Jordan to build an inclusive and sustainable social protection system. 

Shamil is a four-year project, beginning in June 2023 and expected to finish in May 2027. Shamil aims to help Jordan develop a social protection system that helps all individuals address risks across the lifecycle and from shocks; empowers women and persons with disabilities; and generates economic growth and a stronger social contract. 

Shamil is implemented by Development Pathways, in partnership with Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and MMIS Management Consultants. 

Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the effective delivery of Shamil, Development Pathways’ flagship social protection programme in Jordan.

The post holder will report to the Shamil Team Leader and support the management of Shamil’s overall workplan and operations. They will play a critical role in managing Shamil’s budget, financial and procurement procedures and financial reporting alongside day-to-day operations.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Shamil project workplan and ensuring that team members deliver their tasks on time and on budget and will play a pivotal role in overseeing the processes for contracting and coordinating the work of a pool of international and national consultants providing technical assistance to Shamil. This post requires the person to employ the principles of adaptive management as and when required to respond to challenges as they emerge but at the same time be aware of cultural sensitivities.

The Project Manager will be a member of Shamil’s Senior Management Team and represent Shamil with the FCDO and other external stakeholders as required.

The role will line manage direct reports.

The post will be located in Amman, Jordan.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management (65%)

· Overall management of Shamil’s workplan and budget, in coordination with the Team Leader and Shamil Senior Management Team.

· Ensure Shamil’s activities are managed on time, on budget and compliant with the overall contract governing the project.

· Oversee Shamil’s workplan and coordinate processes for approving new activities via drafting and budgeting of Tasking Orders.

· Manage the process for approving any contractual changes with FCDO and ensure clear documentation is in place to support overall contract management.

· Ensure clear processes are in place to support the project team to deliver their tasks and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

· Collect, analyse and report against project delivery and financial data on a regular basis, supporting additional deep-dives into project progress and challenges.

· Manage day-to-day relationships with internal team members, consortium delivery partners and consultants, and build solid understanding of delivery needs and timelines across Shamil’s broad range of activities.

· Ensure capacity is in place to deliver the project, undertake quality assurance processes and contracts against clear TORs. 

· Ensure project Duty of Care (DoC) arrangements are in place and all travel follows the agreed travel and security processes. 

· Conduct effective due diligence, onboarding and contract management of consultants.

· Lead the production of timely, high quality reports to the client each quarter including coordination of project team inputs, and on an ad hoc basis if required.

· Supervise finance and operations staff.

· Represent the project as required at official events and activities.

Financial and Contract Management (30%)

· Oversee and monitor financial forecasts, expenditure reports and project invoicing, with oversight from the Project Director.

· Provide timely client invoicing and support payment request approvals. 

· Ensure Shamil’s financial targets are met and communicate any risks to meeting targets around over/under spending appropriately.

· Oversee management of consultants’ timesheets, invoices and expenses against contracts, and ensure these comply with Shamil project policies related to contracts.

· Ensure any procurement conducted by Shamil is managed in line with client contract compliance requirements and Shamil project procedures.

· Prepare internal project update reporting including finances and resourcing using required management tools.

Continuous operational improvement (5%)

· Provide support to strengthening policies, procedures and management tools for the Shamil project and Development Pathways more widely.

· Ensure appropriate application and compliance with Shamil operational policies and procedures as laid out in the Shamil Project Operations Manual, and update as needed.

· Coordinate with the wider project team to ensure technical capacity is well planned across Shamil’s different activities.

· Support effective knowledge management across Shamil and Development Pathways, based on project reporting and management activities.

· Signpost colleagues to relevant project management tools and processes, when required.

· Provide training to staff on key policies and processes around project and financial management.

· Support coordination of the close out of the programme during the exit phase.

· Provide ad hoc input to evolving organisational requirements as directed by the Team Leader and Project Director.

 

Required Skills

The Project Manager will require the following combination of applied skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully contribute to team goals:

Essential

· An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

· At least five years’ experience working within international development, research and/or the consultancy sector. 

· Demonstrable experience in project management and/or operations, ideally within an international development setting.

· Strong financial management skills and experience managing budgets above £5 million.

· Ability to analyse and effectively use financial information.

· Experience of working with delivery partners including procurement and contract management.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential with a demonstratable ability to work within a diverse, multicultural team with strong cross-cultural skills and sensitivity.

· An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, showing diplomacy, sensitivity and decisiveness. 

· Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks and be flexible with changing priorities.

· Proven ability to resolve problems, anticipate barriers and create practical solutions including proactive response to managing delivery risks. 

· Fully capable with Microsoft Office and an aptitude for digital tools. 

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to ensure high quality standards for a variety of written and financial outputs.

· Line management experience.

Desirable

· Experience working with the UK Government as a client or funder including familiarity with FCDO budget and financial reporting tools.

· Familiarity of working within consortium projects.

· Arabic language.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including all of the following:

1. A cover letter explaining:
   • Why you are applying for this position,
   • How you would meet the selection criteria for the post of Project Manager for the Shamil Project, and
   • Your payment or salary expectations
2. A detailed CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience
3. All applicants will be required to specify their nationality and if they have the right to work in the UK or Jordan.

Closing date for this post will be the close of business on November 15, 2024.

Applications should be submitted by email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice.

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you wish to know more about Development Pathways, please visit our website where applicants can also note the Privacy Notice.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support

diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of

discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual

 qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

As a senior fundraising team member, you will take a strategic approach to leading the development and management of our Major Donor, Trusts and Legacy programmes to maximise income and meet annual targets.  You will be accustomed to dealing with senior level figures in the corporate world and in managing the highest-level relationships between the Trust, the Charity, Trusts, legators and significant donors.

For this role, you will need

- Have successfully managed a high-value and diverse portfolio of major donors

- Good understanding of the fundraising process

- Ability to prepare written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the ability to plan and execute events related to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors

- To work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.

- Be able to build strong relationships and partner with key staff across     Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in line with our strategic ambitions.

-Experience working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.

-Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and proven experience managing or liaising with clients, customers, or charity donors.

- Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.

- Ability to work well as a team member and on my initiative.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, 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.

The Senior Programme Manager is an exciting new role that will oversee the vital processes we use to maintain oversight of programmes funded by SOS Children’s Villages UK.

You will:

• spearhead a new, transformative programme aimed at delivering real, positive change for children and families, requiring an ambitious leader committed to making a lasting difference.
• work collaboratively, with two direct reports, to capture and communicate the powerful impact of our work to stakeholders both within and beyond SOS Children’s Villages.

We are looking for an organised, experienced individual with strong project management skills and a background in international development or a related field. 

As part of the largest global organisation focused on supporting and protecting children who have lost or are at risk of losing, parental care, SOS Children's Villages UK is uniquely positioned. We have access to a vast wealth of data, insights and experience from around the world, while also benefiting from the agility of a small, dynamic team.

Our goal is to leverage these strengths to engage with the well-developed UK international development and child protection sectors, linking these with our wider global work.

If you have a natural talent for entrepreneurship and relationship building and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! 

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. 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.

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

The Ri is a small and welcoming environment with a creative team who are committed to nourish everyone’s desire to engage with science.

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. You will be a compelling and engaging communicator who can work at all levels of the organisation to cultivate and develop the relationships that will enable the Ri to achieve its strategy. You will be a strong account manager and skilled in securing new business, managing a portfolio of corporate supporters at different stages – from prospecting through to pitching, contracts negotiation and partnerships renewal.

Do you see yourself working for a reputable and treasured organisation dedicated to engaging the public with science? Then this fantastic opportunity is for you!

You must be comfortable working with a small team but also successful in working with sponsors in a corporate setting. You should also be able to identify and meet sponsor needs, drawing on creativity and problem-solving skills to offer tailored sponsorship propositions. You will have a varied portfolio of sponsors from day one with household brands from across the tech, pharma and financial services industries. Strong presentation and communication skills are a must. 

Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, and it’s for all. Our warm and collegiate team opened the museum in our beautiful space in Kings Cross two years ago. Since then, we are proud to have won the Museum Association’s Best Small Museum of the Year award and welcomed over 100,000 visitors

OUR VISION To progress Britain’s understanding of itself by giving queer stories and experiences their rightful place.

OUR MISSION Queer Britain works to Reclaim and Preserve queer people’s stories and objects and Inspire by celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.

OUR VALUES We are Open - everyone is welcome and respected. We are Courageous - we act with boldness and seek out the truth. We are Connected - we are collaborative and connected to culture

Your aim will be to support the Museum Director with raising around £500,000 per year from charitable sources.

Person Specification:

• An outstanding fundraiser, with a track record of securing four and five figure donation.
• A fundraising professional, experienced in working within at least one of the main areas of fundraising: membership, individual donors, grant-makers or corporates.
• Someone committed to providing outstanding, engaging and exciting donor & sponsor stewardship.
• Someone able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Museum staff, guest artists, visitors, volunteers and board members.
• Someone excited about the prospect of working a cultural organisation with inclusive storytelling at the heart of everything we do.

Role Description:

Research and Prospecting - Working alongside the Director, Development Committee and the Board, you will identify and research prospective people, companies and grant-makers that could support Queer Britain.

Pipeline Management - Using our CRM system, you will maintain our pipeline, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.

Cultivation - Using the full resources of Queer Britain, you will create cultivation plans that may include informal meetings, tours of the museum, meetings with key Museum staff, workshop visits and private dinners

​Making the ask - You will be fearless in asking people to support the Museum, and will support the Museum Director with pitching to companies and writing grant applications.

Stewarding and Reporting - You will ensure that all Queer Britain supporters understand the impact of their donation with a stewardship programme that entertains, engages, and encourages renewal. 

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now the Macular Society provides a range of support, information, and services to people affected by macular disease today. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We seek an empathetic and proactive Volunteer Manager to join our team.  We show we care by creating a strong volunteer network that supports anyone affected by macular disease; to do this, we need someone to manage and further develop a consistent and integrated volunteer management system. You will act as the main contact for all our volunteers across the UK, putting to use your outstanding organisation and communication skills.  Using your volunteer experience, you will help us recruit, retain and manage volunteers. Understanding sight loss would be great, but more important is your ability to be understanding, approachable and supportive.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days of annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution. This is a one-year contract. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Remote, with one to two days a month in High Wycombe

Passionate about peace, justice and human rights? Experienced in running successful advocacy and campaigns programmes?

Embrace the Middle East is a Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. We partner with inspiring and courageous Christian organisations in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Palestine and Iraq, providing support services for refugees, enabling women's empowerment, working for community development and offering emergency humanitarian relief. Sustaining the active and powerful social impact of Christian-led NGOs in this amazing and diverse region is what drives us. The challenges are immense. But the sense of purpose is strong.

Advocacy is a growing part of our work, inspired and guided by the voices of our partners – primarily speaking and acting in relation to:

• Issues of peace, justice and equal rights in Israel and Palestine.
• Refugees and internally displaced people across the Middle East.
• The presence and role of Christians in the Middle East.

Informed by Christian voices from the Middle East, we engage with Bishops, church leaders, and politicians, and work to educate and mobilise the UK church to advocate for change.

We are looking to recruit an Advocacy and Campaigns Manager to drive and deliver the implementation of impactful advocacy and campaigns, which actively engage Embrace supporters and UK Christians and church leaders to amplify the voices of our partners and bring about change for their contexts in the Middle East.

Main responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop and deliver impactful and engaging campaigns into the political sphere with a view to seeing policy and practice changes that will benefit Embrace’s partners and the communities they serve.
• Project manage the delivery of Embrace’s advocacy campaigns strategy for justice and inclusion in the Middle East.
• Work with the Partnership Managers and Church Engagement Team to maintain a nuanced and well-informed understanding of relevant policy, political, theological, church-related and development issues in the region and in the UK.
• Represent Embrace and build strong relationships with advocacy personnel within our Partners and wider sector groups.
• Support the Charity in every way possible to fulfil its vision and charitable aims.

Suitable candidates will possess substantial experience in policy development and engagement within the political system, demonstrating a proven ability to mobilise UK Christians for advocacy and change. You will have project management expertise, particularly in crafting and launching advocacy initiatives aimed at influencing key stakeholders and institutions, with a focus on establishing clear campaign objectives and ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery of campaign activities.

In the context of this role, a strong theological insight into regional issues is essential, enabling the candidate to navigate the interplay between political and theological matters when collaborating with churches. Their professional capabilities will be complemented by a deep commitment to advancing Embrace’s advocacy efforts, aligning with the charity’s mission and values to transform the lives of marginalised people and communities.

Due to the Christian context of the position, it is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that you should be a practising Christian who shares our values and ethos at a profound level.

At Embrace, our team enjoys remote and flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to start your day between 7.30am and 10am and finish between 3pm and 6pm. In addition, you will benefit from a good holiday entitlement and a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 22 November 2024.

We aim to contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer and actively monitor the diversity of applicants. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Thank you for your interest in Embrace the Middle East.

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Digital Marketing Manager (Life Sciences) - Maternity Cover

£50,000 - £55,000 plus

Reports to: Head of Growth Marketing (Cancer Tools)

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract/Secondment Opportunity

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 23:55

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Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency based interview

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager, with experience within the life sciences industry to join their CancerTools team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid digital marketing experience (specifically SEO, PPC and email marketing) as well as a background/good understanding of the life sciences, to work with an organisation where you can see the impact of your work for cancer research discovery and patient benefit.

, the research tools arm of CRUK, is a non-profit, global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and professional societies, with a shared mission to fund and accelerate cancer research. With a history of more than 40 years of managing and providing reagents to both academic and for-profit laboratories around the world, CancerTools.org has been steadfast in its mission of accelerating cancer research by making research tools widely and easily available.

The Digital Marketing Manager will lead a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, for the entire marketing lifecycle to researcher audiences, driving brand awareness through to lead generation . You'll work in collaboration with Product Managers and the wider team, you'll plan and manage digital tactics for improving brand awareness to distinct academic and industry verticals, significantly increasing MQLs for existing product portfolios and planning for new product launches

The marketing of our capabilities, relevance and the benefits of working with us, for researchers, their institutes and CRUK need to be communicated effectively to ensure we can continue to grow our contribution to CRUK. This role will provide us with the capability to plan, develop and disseminate that message.

What will I be doing?

• Responsible for developing and managing multichannel (inbound and outbound) campaigns in collaboration with Product Managers and team, linked to end-user engagement journeys.

• Manage targeted digital campaigns, , implement SEO, Web improvements, Email marketing campaigns, monitor PPC analytics and UX/UI performance against target KPIs, within timelines, whilst measuring ROI . Instigate data-driven improvements.

• Establish success metrics/goals and measure/analyse performance of digital channels, develop messaging, execute launch deliverables, manage process & timelines.

• Brief, monitor and manage agency partners including CRM tools, ensuring they are driving value and delivering best in class campaigns and content

• Ensure a pipeline of relevant content is being created, incl. digital/ print collateral (leaflets/ brochures etc.), case studies, blogs/articles, webinars, videos, infographics etc.

• Efficient usage and management of brand websites

• Manage and maintain brand integrity across all marketing initiatives and collateral

• Direct Line management of 1 team member - Marketing and Communications Specialist, and supervisory role for social media specialist

What are you looking for?

• Significant experience managing digital channels as part of a wider marketing strategy and operations

• Proven experience in delivering campaigns across the full marketing channel mix in a relevant life sciences industry w/strong digital marketing acumen

• Masters or PhD in a life science field preferred. Alternatively, life sciences graduate with direct experience of working in a similar role in the life sciences industry .

• A confident and effective communicator, including in difficult situations

• A proactive and organised individual, used to prioritising and multitasking, able to plan in advance and execute campaigns efficiently

• Experience in communication of specialist scientific messaging for research scientists.

• Experience working to defined KPIs, Revenue Targets

• Experience of line management/matrix management/coaching or mentoring.

• Relevant experience of managing third party advertisers, agencies and suppliers to drive maximum value from relationships

• Experience of marketing automation (Hubspot preferred), GA4 analytics, HTML and WordPress sites

*Please note that their may be occasional need to work outside of normal working hours to attend events or conference (circa one every two months)

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cornwall Community Foundation as Fundraising Manager, based in Cornwall and able to attend the CCF office in Bodmin weekly.

Salary: £31,000-£34,000 FTE depending on experience

At the Cornwall Community Foundation, we want Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to be a great place to live for everyone. Our mission is to raise sustainable funds from individuals and businesses and distribute them to community and grassroots non-profit organisations who are changing people’s lives across the county.

As Fundraising Manager you will be responsible for managing relationships with trust funds, including bid-writing, and supporting the stewardship of donors, including through our membership schemes. The suitable candidate will undertake a wide variety of duties and must have the ability to work to tight deadlines.

If you have a strong customer relationship or client management background – possibly from major donor fundraising, we want to hear from you. We offer a friendly environment to work in and you'll be joining a team who really are making a difference in Cornwall.

To apply for this post please read the application pack on our website.

Closing date Thursday 5th December 2024.

This role will support the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally.

Location: Africa – remote

Salary /Grade: £30,000 per annum

Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension if funding allows.

Background

Keeping Children Safe sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help organisations protect children from abuse in organisations across the world.

We are completely independent and guided by the best interests of the child principle in all that we do. We work with people who have been subjected to child abuse, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and leaders to defend children’s right to be safe in all organisations, no matter how big or powerful.

This newly created role will support the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa, as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally. The overall goal of this programme is that all children, young people, and youths and adults at risk – especially refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender – who encounter Higher Education Institutions are safe from harm.

Find out more at www.keepingchildrensafe.global

Main Duties:

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Supporting the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa.

· Supporting the development and implementation of events, tools, resources, educational materials and publications based on research.

· Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time-to-time be requested by the line manager consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Essential

Strong academic research, communication and presentation skills with experience of research projects related to safeguarding, including issues related to refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender.

· Experience and understanding of issues related to safeguarding in higher education in Francophone Africa.

· Professional level French and English.

· Skilled at identifying and mitigating risks.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations, report writing and conducting evaluations.

· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level.

· Able and willing to travel.

Personal qualities:

· A proven commitment to safeguarding and human rights.

· A commitment to the vision, aims and approach of the organisation.

· A commitment to non-discrimination, respect and dignity for all.

· A team player, able to manage their own workload as well as, work with and support others and deliver to agreed standards and targets.

· An entrepreneurial, positive, solution-focused approach to work.

· Integrity with appropriate ethics and behaviours

Desirable

· Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

· Graphic design and video editing skills.

The Appointment

• The appointment will be full time

• The leave allowance is 25 working days per annum

• In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references

            and Disclosure and Barring Service/Police checks.

Applications

To apply for this post and to be considered for an interview please apply with your CV and a covering letter addressing each point in the person specification to Helen Carter.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.

Safeguarding statement

Keeping Children Safe has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm, exploitation or abuse of anyone including our staff and stakeholders. Safeguarding forms an intrinsic part of everything that we do. Recruitment to any jobs within KCS will include criminal record checks and the receipt of satisfactory references. Compliance with all our Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures is mandatory.

Keeping Children Safe values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination we welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will select employees based upon their individual merits and abilities, irrespective of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion or belief, age or disability.