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This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract

Fantastic relationship management is fundamental to Parkinson’s UK delivering the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. As our next Philanthropy Manager, you would focus on raising £10k-£100k+ gifts. You will become part of a collaborative, supportive and positive team and have the opportunity to grow in the role so that we can help you to achieve what you want next in your career. We champion regular learning to develop our skills as face-to-face relationship fundraisers and you will be supported by your line-manager and peers to feel confident with external activity and to try out new ideas. 

It is a really exciting time to join as we enter the private phase of Parkinson’s UK’s £12m Nurse Appeal, and grow our philanthropic income for our research and the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, our international drug discovery programmes. 

What you’ll do

• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with a pipeline of donors and prospects 
• Deliver pipeline activity and income targets
• Secure and deliver a high volume of donor/prospect in-person touchpoints, involving Parkinson’s UK senior leadership in key relationships 
• Deliver first-class stewardship by maximising engagement opportunities within our stewardship programme
• Manage the day-to-day activity of our fundraising board and secure new gifts through their networks
• Work with our Nurse Appeal senior volunteer donors to build your pipeline
• Lead on prospecting projects, collaborating with the prospect research and wider colleagues across the charity 

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience of successful major donor fundraising
• A strong track record of building successful relationships with major donors through one-to-one meetings, phone calls, communications, events and bespoke cultivation 
• Excellent verbal presentation and persuasive writing skills 
• The confidence to influence, negotiate and inspire stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally 
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse workload with appropriate time management, planning and prioritisation
• Ability to proactively identify, qualify and generate new prospects 
• Interest in learning about Parkinson’s UK’s strategy and developing an understanding and empathy with the Parkinson’s community

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description 

Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.

Interviews for this role will be held w/c 11 November. Successful candidates may be invited to a second stage interview. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

To coordinate and grow York Mind’s community and events fundraising income through effective networking, event, and volunteer coordination.

This role sits within our Corporate Wellbeing Service team, where you will mainly work alongside our Head of Corporate Wellbeing Services and Corporate Fundraiser, to generate income for the charity through community engagement and events. You will be responsible for meeting the annual community and events income target. The role will require someone with strong organisational skills, and prior experience as a Fundraiser in another organisation. You will divide your time between developing, planning, and running events, supporting people to raise money on behalf of York Mind, and creating new relationships in the community, such as with schools and sports clubs. We have an annual calendar of both internal and external events, including our annual Mental Elf run, as well as challenges such as the York 10k and Yorkshire Marathon. Your role will be to fill events, and effectively steward and support people to raise as much money as possible through their participation. As part of your role in event coordination, you will be responsible for our fundraising volunteer base, including recruitment and effective utilisation of volunteers at our various events. Flexibility will be key, as some events happen on evenings and weekends. Another important part of this role will be engaging and developing relationships with community supporters. You should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy getting out and about in the community (eg. sports clubs/community organisations) to grow our supporter base and look after those who we currently work with. Finally, the Corporate Wellbeing Services Team work collaboratively and therefore you should be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to support others in their roles to ensure the effective running of the whole department. For example, you may be involved in running campaigns and referring individuals to our training courses. This will require someone who is adaptable and supportive.

This newly-created role is perfect for someone with a flair for engaging with others and looking to widen their fundraising and data analysis skillset to elicit real change. You will be working within a dynamic, highly-regarded local charity that values your views and encourages personal and professional development.

We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven and organised person to lead on our fundraising, monitoring and evaluation and communication activities. This role will be integral to the and development to directly support the work of provding services to our families and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to utilise and hone their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop or perhaps further their career in the not-for-profit sector as part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a fundraising and impact evaluation environment, including:

• developing and implementing a fundraising strategy 
• writing successful grant funding bids and reports
• excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines 

For full details on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team for 12 months, with the potential for extension subject to funding. We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.

Having been home-based, we are gradually moving back to working from our Marylebone office. However this role can be flexible, with at least 2 days homeworking possible after the probation period.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. 

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Communications Manager to join our Development and Communications Team. This exciting role includes overseeing the production of our supporter magazine, annual report and digital content. You'll get the chance to develop new communication strategies and be at the heart of communicating our impact. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this role! 

Who we are

At UCCF, we are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus. For over 100 years, UCCF has equipped and empowered students to discover Jesus and live for Him on campus.

We seek to resource Christian Unions (CUs), which are groups of students from a range of local churhces who join together to help everyone at uni engage with the life-changing message of Jesus. 

Each year, tens of thousands of students hear the message of Christ through CU ministry. Together, we are reaching students for Jesus.

The details of the role

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £30,900 - £35,000 pa, depending on experience
• Role type: full-time (36¼ hours/week), but we are open to discussing the possibility of the role being part-time
• Location: Blue Boar House, Oxford (UCCF’s office). We offer a hybrid arrangement where Tuesdays are our core day for in person working, and team members have flexibility to work from home for two days a week.
• Holiday allowance: 30 days per year, plus 8 public holidays
• Start date: as soon as possible

All other terms and conditions will be explained at interview.

Nature and scope: As the Communications Manager will be regularly involved in contacting supporters, churches and other outside organisations, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a believer in Jesus Christ as Saviour, Lord and God, and is in good standing with their local evangelical church, thus being in fellowship with the world-wide Christian family. They are required to sign assent to the Doctrinal Basis, to participate in UCCF collective worship and prayer and to model Christian discipleship in public and private life.

Liberty is seeking an Infrastructure Manager to undertake a number of interesting short-term projects for a fixed term of 12 months to improve the efficiency of its operations.  The Infrastructure Manager will work closely with the Head of HR & Operations, Finance and Operations Director and external contacts to critically review several support systems and databases and recommend improved infrastructure at Liberty.

The successful candidate must have experience of having specified, sourced and implemented new database solutions in other organisations and a familiarity with a variety of monitoring, learning and evaluation frameworks, concepts, practices and procedures. An excellent project manager with experience of delivering projects to budget and on time and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders, motivating them through change, the successful candidate will be energised by delivering concurrent projects at pace.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 5PM Monday 4 November 2024.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on Thursday 21 November 2024

Second round interview will be held on Tuesday 26 November 2024

Apply via the job board on our website.

We have recently received funding from the National Lottery, and are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Centre. The successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a passion for the community we serve. To run our services well, you will blend admin expertise, project management ability, and social management skills.

Duties

• Oversee our volunteers and the daily operations of the centre, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for our clients
• Lead and manage other team members, providing guidance, support
• Develop programmes that address community needs for both social contact and health promotion
• Oversee admin, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Maintain the confidence of the Board of Trustees and the Chair
• Manage fundraising activities to support centre initiatives and enhance community outreach
• Organise and manage social media platforms to engage with the community, promote events, and share educational content.
• Collaborate with local organisations and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and expand service offerings.

Requirements

• A passion for adding quality to older people's lives
• Strong empathy for social welfare
• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail in project management.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and strategies for effective community engagement
• Experience in fundraising initiatives is highly desirable
• Great communication skills with the ability to talk diverse audiences effectively
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Use modern tech to run our office - e.g. Teams, Power Apps
• Someone who can make our premises a great place to volunteer and work

Qualifications

The Selsdon Centre Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are looking for people who can demonstrate their love of community and older people. You'll need to show that you have strong media, numerical & social skills. You might have A-Levels or a degree. You might also not have those. Perhaps you have grown a successful business and are now looking for a change in early retirement. You might have had children, and been out of the workforce for some time. We're just interested in people who have a love of working with older people and think they can do what we need.

Summary

If you are passionate about making a difference to our community and possess the necessary skills to lead our centre and really use it's space well, please apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Croydon, CR2 8LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• South Croydon, CR2 8LA (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: A113

Expected start date: before 01/01/2025

King Edward’s School, Bath, is seeking applications for its newly created Commercial Manager role.  The Commercial Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of an ambitious strategy to generate income from a range of commercial offerings. 

We have a vision that the School’s estates are being utilised at all points of the year in a way which is respectful and complementary to the School’s needs and where the income generated contributes directly and materially to the School’s overall purpose -  that through an outstanding all-round education, King Edward’s pupils acquire the tools and the confidence to flourish and be happy today and to be ready for whatever the future may hold.

The funds raised from the School’s commercial offerings will also directly contribute to our Bursary commitment to support children whose families are not able to meet the school fees.  As we approach our 475th Anniversary we have an ambition to expand our Bursary Fund so that any child offered a place at the Senior School can attend regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.   

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing an ambitious commercial strategy, operating at a senior level within an organisation and with experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior staff, governors, parents and external charities and businesses.

We recognise that this experience may be from sectors other than the education sector and would be delighted to receive applications from individuals which demonstrate the transferable nature of their skills and experiences to the education sector in general, and to King Edward’s School specifically

This position is a permanent full-time role, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, all year round.  We would consider part-time applicants wishing to work 0.8 FTE or above.  This position would be further enhanced by the School’s generous staff benefits package which includes school fee remission.

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to use our unique history to engage with our community and help the RHN fund more of the vital work we do.

Salary range: £42,000 per annum - Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, fulltime

Location: Putney, Southwest London (1 day per week home working)

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

The Fundraising Department is a small and friendly team, responsible for raising funds for a variety of vital therapies and services for the patients and residents. Furthermore, through a variety of income streams, the team helps to fund capital projects, such as ward refurbishments and new facilities.

The post-holder will become a key part in the development and growth of the charity, maximising financial income and raising awareness of the RHN. Managing our Community Fundraising Executive, you will maximise existing relationships and opportunities through excellent supporter stewardship. You will identify new fundraising opportunities, identifying and building relationships with new community groups. This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.

Key responsibilities

• Organise the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events, working towards a £230,000 target and £3.1m team target.
• Line manage the Community Fundraising Executive
• Be the first point of contact for volunteer event committees hosting events on site.
• Identify and build relationships with new community groups.
• Manage the delivery of a small portfolio community fundraising events including (but not limited to) the Christmas Fair, Bridge events and School Fun Runs
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate supporters and recruit new local and large businesses to actively engage in challenge and community events and corporate team building activities.
• Organise and secure sponsorship for special projects and events such as the annual Supporters Thank You Evening, Christmas Carol Concert and Party for Putney.
• Oversee the stewardship of challenge event participants
• Attend challenge events and recruit event volunteers
• Oversee the recruitment of participants for a range of running and other challenge events
• Retain and grow a third party portfolio of challenge events
• Work alongside the Communications Team and external designers to create and produce a range of publicity materials.
• Increase internal awareness of community fundraising throughout the organisation.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be expected to ensure the smooth running of the department, including working occasional weekends and evenings for specific events and providing cover for absent colleagues.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Comfortable in an environment interacting with profoundly disabled patients and their families.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Community Fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience leading Community and Challenge events.
• Self-motivated, able to motivate others and work well as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity.
• Computer literate, using Microsoft programmes, databases.
• Line Management experience.
• Experience of budgeting and reporting.

Desirable

• Experience of managing corporate relationships.
• Experience in or willingness to learn design software, WordPress, Dot digital.
• Full clean Drivers licence.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

CSW is a dedicated team of people working to advance the right of freedom and justice in countries across the world. We are confident in our identity as a Christian human rights organisation that works for freedom of religion or belief for all people, regardless of religion, belief, or non-belief.

The latest internal pulse survey illustrated that CSW is a great place to work: 97% are proud to work for CSW; 97% of staff feel CSW really allows them to make a positive difference, and whilst there is always room for improvement, we couldn’t be prouder of our efforts to curate a healthy culture where every individual is valued and championed.

The Role

This role is all about people – connecting with church leaders and other individuals within church communities, sharing your passion for freedom of religion or belief through sermons, presentations and conversations to inspire others to take action. You’ll be a natural networker and someone entrepreneurial who takes initiative and comes up with your own ideas for how best to reach busy church leaders and congregations. You will be self-motivated and able to work collaboratively.

Key responsibilities (full responsibilities listed in the application pack):

• Proactively source speaking engagements in churches across the UK and fulfil these engagements, both by deploying a network of staff and volunteer speakers and by speaking yourself.
• Develop a plan to reach new and lapsed churches for CSW
• Use the CRM, as well as your own connections, to identify key church stakeholders to approach about partnering with CSW
• Build meaningful relationships with new and existing church partners, with the view to supporting churches in learning about justice and religious freedom issues and establishing or renewing support through prayer, campaigning and giving

Essential criteria (full criteria listed in the application pack):

• Proven experience of church engagement for a charity with demonstrable outcomes
• Experience of public speaking, preferably in churches
• A minimum of two years’ experience of account management or managing relationships with customers/ supporters

LOCATION - Remote with travel required across the UK

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new role in 2024? Apply for the Learning and Development Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

We are seeking a Learning and Development Manager to work with the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development to develop an ambitious learning and development strategy for Emmaus UK.

As a hands-on Learning & Development Manager, you will play a critical role in developing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees across the Emmaus Federation and within Emmaus UK.

Your primary focus will be on developing and delivering effective learning interventions, programs and initiatives that align with the goals of Emmaus and support the growth and development of its people.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees, contributing to a positive learning culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation. Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of learning initiatives.

This role is home-based, with some travel required across the UK.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a high-performing Learning and Development Manager, with experience working in a learning and development role, including experience of delivering training in-person and online to a range of stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be able to deliver effective and engaging learning and development programmes and will have experience of identifying and analysing learning and development needs, developing relevant approaches and evaluating effectiveness, developing a strong culture of continuous improvement across Emmaus UK and the wider federation.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who thrives working with different people and pursuing new opportunities.

What we offer

· £37,878 pro rata (based on a standard working week of 37.5 hours)

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday – Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by 12pm on Friday 1st November 2024.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th November.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

As Supporter Care Manager you will play a key role in Viva’s Fundraising & Engagement team, building relationships with and providing exceptional supporter care to our donors – including individuals, churches and community groups. Your high level of organisation, strong administrative skills and love of engaging with a variety of people will ensure that Viva’s supporters have an excellent and personalised experience of Viva.  Through all this you will play a vital role in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Supporter communication: engaging with donors by email, letters, phone or in person.

· Supporter care administration: ensuring accuracy in reporting and recording donations.

· Supporter engagement: coordinating supporter events (e.g. our monthly prayer Zoom meeting), representing Viva at church services and managing our presence at events.

· Fundraising & Engagement team support: supporting team communication and the Director for Fundraising & Engagement in team administration.

Operations and office support: ensuring Viva’s UK office runs smoothly.

This role will suit you if you:

• enjoy engaging with supporters and building relationships
• are highly organised, thrive on accuracy and have a keen eye for detail
• are quick to learn and engage with systems and data
• would love to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team

This is a full- or part-time role for Viva, located at our Oxford office in the UK with the option to also work at home. Some working time will be needed in the office on a weekly basis, but the exact split of office/home working time can be decided in conversation between the successful candidate and line manager.

Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.

The Digital Campaigns Manager will play a crucial role in driving supporter engagement, fundraising, and brand awareness through the planning, execution, and analysis of effective digital marketing campaigns. They will work closely with the Senior Digital Channel Manager to ensure campaigns are aligned with ARUK's overarching goals and deliver optimal results.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and analyse in-house digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including paid online advertising, social media marketing, and other relevant digital platforms.

· Campaign Calendar: Own and manage the digital campaigns calendar, ensuring effective coordination and scheduling of all digital marketing activities.

· Cross-Channel Collaboration: Collaborate with the Social Media Manager, Digital Content Manager, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration and consistency across all digital channels.

· Briefing and Reporting: Proactively support teams with the briefing, planning, and reporting of agency-led digital marketing campaigns.

· Audience Targeting: Work with the Insight Team to define and segment target audiences, ensuring campaigns are effectively targeted to maximise reach and engagement.

· Creative Development: Collaborate with internal and external creative teams to develop compelling and effective campaign assets.

· Campaign Analysis: Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing regular reports and insights to inform optimisation and future strategies.

Strategic Support:

· Agency Management: Support the Senior Digital Channel Manager in managing relationships with media agencies and platform suppliers, ensuring optimal digital marketing support for outsourced campaigns.

· Budget Stewardship: Responsible for advocating for budget to be invested in a holistic way across key channels, such as paid search to maximise income, action and influence.

· Campaign Integration: Contribute to the development and implementation of a holistic digital marketing strategy, ensuring campaigns are integrated and aligned with ARUK's overall goals.

· Data-Informed Decision Making: Champion a data-informed approach, utilising analytics and insights to inform campaign planning, execution, and optimisation.

· Additional Responsibilities:

· Trend Monitoring: Stay current on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in digital marketing.

· Innovation: Explore and test new digital channels and technologies to expand ARUK's reach and engagement.

· Internal Communications: Ensure effective communication of digital campaign plans, progress, and results across the organisation.

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in digital marketing campaign planning and execution, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns.

· Strong understanding of various digital marketing channels, including paid advertising, social media marketing, and SEO.

· Expertise in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to derive actionable insights from campaign data.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Experience in managing external agencies and suppliers.

· Familiarity with digital marketing ad platforms (e.g. Meta and Google Ads) and other digital marketing analytics tools.

· Organised and methodical, with strong project management skills.

· Creative and innovative, with the ability to generate and execute engaging campaign ideas.

· Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to use insights to inform decision-making.

· Proactive and results-oriented.

· Passionate about using digital marketing to make a positive impact.

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 £45,000 per annum, plus benefits

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

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 11th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. 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 be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then 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 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 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

Home-Start Bradford District offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers who have parenting experience themselves to visit families with at least one child under five in their homes, offering informal, friendly and confidential support designed to increase the confidence and independence of families.

With a 25 year track record of delivering valued support to families and children in the area, Home-Start Bradford District is looking for a Business Manager (Co-leader) to bring a broad range of skills and experience which will develop and support the charity through its next phase of development. It's a varied and challenging role with considerable scope to make an impact on the organisation at an exciting time - working with a fantastic team making a huge difference to families across Bradford.

Working alongside our Operations Manager to co-lead the charity, you will together ensure that Home-Start Bradford District achieves its charitable objectives, working closely with the Board of Trustees to lead the team, implementing and continuing to develop the charity’s Strategic Plan, and ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to maintain the sustainability of the organisation.

The Business Manager will lead on the development and implementation of income generation, the financial management of the charity, the processes and administrative needs of the team, data and reporting, and the charity’s governance and legal obligations. They will need to make their mark quickly, identifying and generating new sources of income, with a particular focus on seeking commercial or unrestricted income.

Key responsibilities

This is a strategic role for which the key responsibilities are:

• Business development and strategic planning
• Income generation
• Financial understanding, budgeting and reporting
• Organising, understanding and communicating data
• Effective networking, PR and marketing
• Good governance

What we are looking for

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• demonstrable experience of leadership in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• experience of operating at Board level and capable of working with and alongside our board of trustees
• excellent knowledge of organisational development, with a successful track record of securing significant income
• proven experience of developing and implement wide-reaching strategies that successfully deliver objectives
• collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work alongside a Co-leader, and to bring out the best in a team
• a proven track record of taking financial responsibility, and setting and controlling large-scale budgets
• experience of organising, understanding and communicating data.

Creating environments where businesses and communities thrive.

We are looking to recruit well organised, creative team players for the role of Business Engagement and Project Support Officers.

More and more businesses around the country are benefiting from the advantages of working together to tackle issues and create new opportunities in their local business communities.

At Groundwork we work with business communities and Business Improvement District (BIDs) to change places and change lives. Our projects provide a great way for businesses to band together and deliver additional services or improvements to their areas, creating safe, clean and vibrant locations in which business can thrive.

Be Part Of Our Dynamic Team

Groundwork’s Business Team is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading experts for developing and managing successful town centre management projects and Business Improvement Districts. As Business Engagement and Project Support Officer, you will have an integral role within of our Business Team. You will take a lead on business engagement and marketing activities to businesses and consumers within projects. You will also be required to engage and communicate with a range of stakeholders, clients and suppliers.

If you are ready for a challenging new role and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for - we’d like to hear from you.

How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, apply via our website.