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Our Organisation Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women's movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women's voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be co-located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries. Role Purpose The Fundraising & Marketing team's purpose is to advocate for and raise flexible and unrestricted funding to enable Womankind to deliver it's 2030 organisational strategy. This post will support the growth of trusts and foundations income by carrying out prospect research, preparing proposals and reports for small and medium-sized donors, and cultivating and stewarding new and existing donor relationships to secure long-term income for Womankind. Areas of responsibilities: Prospect research Co-ordinate the prospect research requirements for trusts and foundations, working closely with the Philanthropy Manager Foundations, produce clear and relevant donor profiles and where relevant, make recommendations for donor cultivation and development Proposal and report development - Produce and send high quality, engaging and relevant applications and reports to trusts and foundations and develop and maintain efficient ways of keeping existing and prospective donors up to date and engaged on the work of Womankind. Donor relationship management - Establish and manage long term, effective and values-aligned relationships with existing and prospective trust and foundation donors by providing excellent donor and supporter care. Maintain prompt and personalised thanking to donors. Event management support - Work with the Philanthropy Manager Foundations and Philanthropy Manager Corporate Partnerships to coordinate a range of cultivation and engagement events for key donors including researching venues, co-ordinating invitation process and guest list management, liaising with relevant staff and post-event follow up. Key relationships and collaboration: • Internally: fundraising, grant making and feminist partnerships, communications, policy and advocacy and finance and resources • Externally: Trusts and foundations, other donors, sector allies Person Specification Essential Experience: • Minimum of two years experience in a fundraising role, with a focus on relationship-based fundraising, ideally trusts and foundations • Experience and a proven track record of growing income from trusts and foundations • Demonstrable experience of prospect research • Proven ability to write compelling proposals and reports communicating complex project information to donors • Proven ability to form good working relationships with colleagues across the organisation • Proven experience using a fundraising database (ideally Beacon) to maintain accurate donor records, manage invitation guest lists for events, and extract data for donor reporting and prospect tracking • Experience of fundraising for a UK based organisation Essential Travel requirements: the role requires a willingness for occasional overseas travel. This may involve an overnight stay. Desirable: • An understanding of fundraising from corporate or major donors • Experience of growing unrestricted income • Experience fundraising for an intermediary funder or sub-granting programme • Experience of organising donor events Knowledge and Skills: • Strong presentation and communications skills with the confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders • Understanding ethical fundraising principles and performing initial due diligence checks • Highly organised approach with meticulous attention to detail • A good understanding of relationship-based fundraising • A good knowledge of the funding environment in the women's rights sector Values and Behaviours The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations. All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy. Application timelines Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants. Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.

Salary: £51,065 Contract: 6-month FTC Location: London Hybrid Closing date: ASAP Benefits: Employee assistance programme, Life assurance, Health cash plan option We have a great opportunity for a Head of Proposition Development , reporting to the Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer , working for Sense, a charity that empowers people with complex disabilities, to live connected, fulfilled and independent lives. This is an exciting chance to join a newly created directorate at a pivotal moment, as the organisation launches a bold new strategy. You will play a key role in shaping compelling, emotive and transformational propositions that inspire major supporters and enable fundraisers to secure significant income for life?changing work. As part of this exciting role, you will work across a large and complex organisation to develop persuasive strategic narratives, build robust impact frameworks, and innovate new ways of showcasing programme delivery. You will collaborate with senior leaders, programme teams and fundraisers to create strong cases for support, embed proposition development processes, and lay solid foundations for long?term income growth. To be successful as the Head of Proposition Development you will need: Proven experience developing transformational cross?organisation propositions, or significant experience in major gifts, philanthropy, trusts & foundations, or corporate fundraising. Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, able to craft compelling proposals and donor materials for a range of audiences. Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to interpret data, build budgets, and manage multiple high?value projects simultaneously. If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2914AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Brake is the national, acclaimed charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively. We have a 30+ year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families. We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraising manager and team leader, with a strong track record across all aspects of community fundraising. You excel in designing and delivering donor journeys that generate six figure income and strengthen our campaign voice through collaborative work with a wide range of stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief operating officer, this role will take responsibility for leading the charity s Fundraising function, which sits as part of our Income generation team. This role will include delivering toward your own individual targets as well as line management of two team members (Community relationship fundraiser and Events and fundraising officer) to cover all income linked to fundraising (such as community fundraising, company fundraising, Brake led fundraising events, and fundraising attached to Brake campaigns and projects such as Road Safety Week) and may include working with the Corporate partnerships team lead to support other income generating activity. What we offer A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns) Birthday day off (taken any time) Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave Death in service benefit Pension Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working A rewarding role with purpose Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees At Brake, we are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences, and particularly encourage candidates from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and enable us to deliver the best possible support to individuals and families affected by road trauma. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we don t want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it. If you are passionate about making a difference and share our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we want to hear from you. Please note: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders with offences that are unspent. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. Take a look at our comprehensive job description for more details of this exciting role. Join us today and be part of the solution!

Based at the heart of South Leeds, The Hunslet Club has been helping young people achieve their full potential for over 85 years. With a membership of 4000 young people and around 87,000 individual visits, we are one of the largest youth organisations in the country, dedicated to helping young people aged 18 months to 25 years. The club provides a safe space with diverse activities, including football, rugby, dance, boxing, gymnastics and youth clubs alongside alternative education, and vocational training. Job Title Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Location The Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road, Leeds, LS10 1BP / Hybrid Working Salary £40K - £50K depending on experience. Role We are looking for a successful Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager with a proven track record in face-to-face major donor fundraising, or an individual with outstanding transferable skills and experience of working within the charity sector. The individual must thrive on building trusted relationships and be confident in securing significant philanthropic gifts by successfully securing complex, high-value partnerships over the line. Management Supervision and Guidance You will be responsible to the CEO for your daily tasks and duties, and ELT in any other matters. Purpose The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager will create and drive The Hunslet Club s fundraising strategy by cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support to expand life-changing opportunities for young people across South Leeds. This role is central to building meaningful, long-term relationships with individual donors, trusts, foundations and partners, translating their passion for youth development into transformational investments that strengthen programmes, increase participation and create sustainable impact. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with confident stewardship, ensuring that funding growth aligns with The Hunslet Club s mission to help young people achieve their full potential. Duties and responsibilities The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager will work on a full-time basis, or part-time on a pro-rata basis. The primary responsibility of the role is to secure £700,000 and above in philanthropic income over a 18 month period. This will be achieved through identifying, researching and cultivating individual donors, corporate supporters, trusts, foundations and strategic partners, using research tools and publicly available information to build and manage a strong portfolio of prospects, particularly those with an interest in supporting young people and communities. To be successful, the postholder will develop an excellent understanding of The Hunslet Club, its mission and its inspirational youth and community work, and will help to develop and articulate a compelling case for support. The role will involve achieving a clearly defined set of Key Performance Indicators, providing high-quality stewardship to maximise donor retention, and maintaining, developing and leveraging existing relationships with current supporters. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees, to ensure effective involvement in fundraising activity where appropriate. The successful candidate will organise suitable events and cultivation opportunities to build long-term relationships with potential supporters. Attendance at events, meetings and conferences will be required, with support from Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees. The successful candidate will also be expected to volunteer at a minimum of three cross-club community events per year and to carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Leadership Team.

Fundraising Manager We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager (South West) to help grow sustainable income and strengthen the regional partnerships at an exciting stage in the organisations development. Join a long-established national charity with over 40 years of experience supporting children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their full potential. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Bridgwater/Hybrid Hours: 30 hours per week, worked flexibly (with the potential for additional hours during peak periods) Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum pro rata (actual £25,600 - £28,000) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 13th April 2026 About the Role The team work closely with families across the UK to deliver tailored therapy programmes that make a meaningful and lasting difference to children s lives. The Fundraising Manager will join the organisation at a pivotal stage, leading the development and delivery of a strategic, place-based fundraising programme linked to the centre in Bridgwater and across the wider South West. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the growth of regional income through corporate partnerships, business development, major donors, legacy giving and third-party fundraising. Alongside managing the Community Fundraising Lead and supporting strong community fundraising delivery, the role will focus on building high-value partnerships and developing long-term relationships with businesses, supporters and stakeholders across the region. Taken together, this presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional to make a meaningful contribution to the charity s future. You will play a key role in strengthening the charity s financial sustainability, expanding regional partnerships and helping to ensure that more children and families can access the specialist support they provide. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable success in securing corporate partnerships and achieving income targets. With strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentations, you will have strong financial literacy including budget management and ROI analysis. You will have experience of: Developing and implementing fundraising strategies. Business development and partnership acquisition. Major donor cultivation and stewardship. Managing income pipelines and forecasting. Management and developing staff performance. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills. Full driving licence, access to a car, and willingness to travel regionally and nationally required. The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising, Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraising, Legacy, In Memory, Community Fundraising, Community Fundraiser. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and resourceful Administration and Facilities Officer to support the Northern Ireland Director in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office . The role will ensure: The efficient operations and facilities co-ordination of our Northern Ireland (NI) office Provide administrative support to the NI Director Facilities and admin support to the NI retail function when required The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and well-organised office environment, enabling the Concern NI team to effectively develop and grow as a regional team. About You: ESSENTIAL Experience & Knowledge Experience in financial administration tasks (e.g., petty cash, expense processing, purchase orders). Familiarity with health & safety regulations and compliance (e.g., risk assessments, fire safety, first aid). Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as suppliers, landlords, fundraising teams, and senior management. Experience in a supporter care, customer service, or donor relations role, handling inquiries professionally. Skills & Competencies Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts, working as a team and contributing your ideas Strong administration skills and attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, document preparation, and financial processing. Confident in IT and picking up new systems Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with CRM/databases (e.g., Dynamics 365 or similar). Ability to problem-solve and improve processes to enhance efficiency in office operations. Ability to multi task and handle a varied role Good time management, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines Personal Attributes Proactive and resourceful , with the ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong commitment to the values of an international development charity, including diversity, equality, and inclusion DESIRABLE Experience in the charity or fundraising sector. Experience in event coordination or supporter engagement activities. Understanding of budget management and supplier contracts Please visit Concern Worldwide (UK) careers page to view the full job description and person specification. About us: We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives. Benefits • 25 days annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees. • Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year s Day • Flexible hours and hybrid working • Annual leave purchase scheme • Enhanced parental leave pay • Stakeholder pension • Season ticket loan • Cycle scheme • Life assurance • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Details of our benefits could be found on our website Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid) This post is hybrid with Mon-Thurs office based and Friday s working from home. This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team focused on transforming the lives of people living in extreme poverty. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application. Conditions of Appointment: Salary Band: GB4 Salary: £24,060 £26,732.80 per annum (based on 28 hours per week). Full time equivalent: £30,075 £33,416 per annum (35 hours per week). New employees will normally start at the minimum of the pay band, with scope for progression over time. This is a permanent, part-time post based on 4 days working week (28 hours per week - 0.8fte). The normal full-time working week is 35 hours. The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

Fundraising Manager We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager (South West) to help grow sustainable income and strengthen the regional partnerships at an exciting stage in the organisations development. Join a long-established national charity with over 40 years of experience supporting children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their full potential. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Bridgwater/Hybrid Hours: 30 hours per week, worked flexibly (with the potential for additional hours during peak periods) Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum pro rata (actual £25,600 - £28,000) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 13th April 2026 About the Role The team work closely with families across the UK to deliver tailored therapy programmes that make a meaningful and lasting difference to children s lives. The Fundraising Manager will join the organisation at a pivotal stage, leading the development and delivery of a strategic, place-based fundraising programme linked to the centre in Bridgwater and across the wider South West. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the growth of regional income through corporate partnerships, business development, major donors, legacy giving and third-party fundraising. Alongside managing the Community Fundraising Lead and supporting strong community fundraising delivery, the role will focus on building high-value partnerships and developing long-term relationships with businesses, supporters and stakeholders across the region. Taken together, this presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional to make a meaningful contribution to the charity s future. You will play a key role in strengthening the charity s financial sustainability, expanding regional partnerships and helping to ensure that more children and families can access the specialist support they provide. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable success in securing corporate partnerships and achieving income targets. With strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentations, you will have strong financial literacy including budget management and ROI analysis. You will have experience of: Developing and implementing fundraising strategies. Business development and partnership acquisition. Major donor cultivation and stewardship. Managing income pipelines and forecasting. Management and developing staff performance. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills. Full driving licence, access to a car, and willingness to travel regionally and nationally required. The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising, Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraising, Legacy, In Memory, Community Fundraising, Community Fundraiser. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.

We are looking for a part time Senior Philanthropy Officer for a 12 month contract, to identify, develop and manage a portfolio of funders and donors including trusts, foundations and major donors, maximising income through the development of co-ordinated stewardship and relationship management. This is a 26 hour a week hybrid working role, with minimum once a fortnight on a Wednesday in the Cambridgeshire office. Ideal start date is mid May. The Charity An incredible long standing regional charity providing support to people in critical times of need. The Role Support the team to deliver c£400k income target, through strong managent and stewardship a portfolio of trusts, foundations and major donors, with a strong focus on the the trust fundraising. Identify, research and submit high quality applications to charitable trusts, foundations, major donors and organisations. Identify tangible packages for funders to support and work closely with senior colleagues and members of other teams to develop content for applications and reporting. Contribute to the effective delivery and development of the fundraising strategy. The Candidate Experience raising four/five figure income through trusts and/or major donors. Ability to identify and research prospects, and move them through the philanthropy giving cycle to cultivate and maintain long term relationships. Experience of producing funding proposals, bid writing or producing tender documents. Experience of developing strong cases for support and compelling propositions. Ability to analyse and interpret financial and operational statistics and other complex data sets. IMPORTANT NOTE Please note this charity are considering applications on a rolling basis with the ideal interview date 14th April. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Partnerships Officer (Hybrid), London Wildlife Trust What s on offer: Salary: £31,092 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Location: Head Office (Victoria, London) approximately 1-2 days per week with the remaining from home Flexible working: Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applicants looking to work 4 days per week, or looking to work compressed or school hours. Role Overview: The Talent Set are delighted to partner with London Wildlife Trust on a fantastic new Partnerships Officer role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support impactful collaborations that advance the organisation's mission and help secure high-value philanthropic income from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. This is an exciting opportunity to support on building and stewarding relationships, developing proposals and playing an integral part in the growth of the organisation. London Wildlife Trust is the only charity solely dedicated to protecting London s wildlife and wild spaces, offering the chance to contribute directly to impactful conservation work. As a grassroots organisation embedded in local communities, the Trust actively engages and inspires people to connect with nature, giving fundraisers meaningful stories and community-driven projects to support. Key Responsibilities With the support of the wider Fundraising team, steward and nurture relationships with existing supporters across a high value audience of major donors, trusts & foundations and corporates. Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities. Coordinate and facilitate partnership activities, including events, ensuring deliverables are met. Track partnership progress, analyse outcomes, and share inspiring updates that report the impact of their support. Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networking functions. Maintain accurate CRM records that enable stronger internal collaboration, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best fundraising practice. Support the organisation s outreach and engagement efforts to raise awareness. Person Specification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Experience in fundraising, ideally with some expertise of establishing relationships and stewarding high value supporters. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide variety of projects, including event activities related to key organisational updates/developments. Knowledge/interest of environmental, conservation or sustainability issues to develop compelling funding proposals and reports. A proactive and flexible approach with problem-solving abilities. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the apply now button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Salary: £64,093 Contract: Permanent Location: London Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in Angel office Closing date: ASAP Benefits: 24-28 Days annual leave & option to buy/sell more, up to 5% pension contribution, Employee assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Health cash plan We are very excited to be looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join a national disability charity, supporting people with complex disabilities to live connected and included lives. With a new organisational strategy and recently implemented CRM system, the Head of Philanthropy will play a crucial role in shaping long-term philanthropic growth. Reporting to the Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer, you will lead a talented team to develop an ambitious major donor programme, build a robust pipeline of high-value multi-year gifts, and create compelling propositions that inspire high-net-worth supporters. As a skilled communicator, you ll work effectively across a large and complex organisation, engaging senior stakeholders, ambassadors and donor networks to maximise opportunities and drive long-term impact for people with complex disabilities. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy you will need: Significant experience delivering and transforming a major donor programme, including securing multi-year, high-value gifts. Strong strategic leadership skills, with experience developing and leading high-performing teams. Outstanding relationship-building abilities, with the confidence and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and engage high-net-worth individuals effectively. If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 2908JP Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. 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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details