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Senior External Communications Officer Location: Wolverhampton City Centre Contract Type: Interim post (6 months) Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 2025 Working Pattern: Full Time (On campus a minimum of 40% of the week) Are you passionate about communications and looking to make a significant impact? Interested in subject areas such as health, cybercrime, AI, robots and satellites? Might you even be a former journalist? With a dynamic new leadership team steering a successful growth strategy, this is your chance to be part of exciting transformational change at our client's university. About the Role: As the Senior External Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and sharing the university's narrative. Collaborating closely with colleagues in the Digital Content and Communications Team, you'll be instrumental in crafting compelling stories that highlight achievements and corporate developments that engage the media and the wider public. Key Responsibilities: Press releases Write engaging press releases on a rich range of stories including groundbreaking research that impacts the world Media Relations Handle media inquiries, facilitate interviews and advise interviewees Contacts Develop and maintain a broad range of contacts in the media Digital Engagement: Collaborate with colleagues creating digital content, including social media, videos and podcasts, to enhance our online presence. Monitoring & Reporting: Produce weekly news round-ups for senior management using the media monitoring service. Campaigns: Help colleagues develop engaging content for key campaigns throughout the academic year, including student recruitment, graduations, and welcome events. Event Support: Assist with high-profile events, ensuring media engagement and maximum visibility. Ideal Candidate: The perfect candidate will have: Considerable experience in PR/Communications and/or Journalism The ability to craft engaging text for various audiences and platforms. A proactive, enthusiastic approach with excellent interpersonal skills. Why Join Us? Richly Varied Work: With a wide range of subject matter, no two days are ever the same as you work to raise the profile of this hidden gem of a university Convenient Location: Our office is just a 7-minute walk from Wolverhampton train, tram and bus station, making your commute hassle-free. Hybrid Working On campus a minimum of 40% Professional Growth: Engage in professional development opportunities and work alongside a talented team of marketing and communications professionals. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a remarkable turnaround in the education sector, we want to hear from you!

Senior Communications Officer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Officer in this key role, generating momentum around the charity s engagement by helping build a vibrant, connected community of stakeholders around the world! Position: Senior Communications Officer Location: Swindon/hybrid Hours: Full-time Salary: £32,500 to £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 15 June 2025 Interview Date: 1st round interview online 24 June 2025 and 2nd round interview in Swindon on 3 July 2025 The Role In partnership with Gallup, the researchers have conducted a global survey to help categorise and classify countries according to their common attitudes toward the Bible and faith. Insights from The Patmos Survey are designed to help other Societies, mission agencies and practitioners support Bible engagement within and across national borders. We re now seeking a highly skilled communications professional who can bring this rich and complex data to life someone who can translate insights into compelling narratives that inspire others to catch the vision of a global Bible engagement movement. This person will play a key role in generating momentum around Bible engagement by helping build a vibrant, connected community of stakeholders around the world. About You With a qualification in journalism, PR/marketing or communications or equivalent experience, you will have experience of: Working in a communications role Successfully implementing a communications plan, leading to measurable success Creating content for web and using a CMS or website back-end Briefing designers/animators/filmmakers Creating communications content for a diverse, non-UK or international audience Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position. In Return Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they re willing to explore how what you have might fit what s needed. The checklist There s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply! It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available. Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be. Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce. Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help. Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good. The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community. You may also have experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Senior Communications Officer, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, PR, Public Relations, Journalism, Journalist. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Senior Communications Officer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Officer in this key role, generating momentum around the charity s engagement by helping build a vibrant, connected community of stakeholders around the world! Position: Senior Communications Officer Location: Swindon/hybrid Hours: Full-time Salary: £32,500 to £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 15 June 2025 Interview Date: 1st round interview online 24 June 2025 and 2nd round interview in Swindon on 3 July 2025 The Role In partnership with Gallup, the researchers have conducted a global survey to help categorise and classify countries according to their common attitudes toward the Bible and faith. Insights from The Patmos Survey are designed to help other Societies, mission agencies and practitioners support Bible engagement within and across national borders. We re now seeking a highly skilled communications professional who can bring this rich and complex data to life someone who can translate insights into compelling narratives that inspire others to catch the vision of a global Bible engagement movement. This person will play a key role in generating momentum around Bible engagement by helping build a vibrant, connected community of stakeholders around the world. About You With a qualification in journalism, PR/marketing or communications or equivalent experience, you will have experience of: Working in a communications role Successfully implementing a communications plan, leading to measurable success Creating content for web and using a CMS or website back-end Briefing designers/animators/filmmakers Creating communications content for a diverse, non-UK or international audience Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position. In Return Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they re willing to explore how what you have might fit what s needed. The checklist There s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply! It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available. Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be. Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce. Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help. Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good. The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community. You may also have experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Senior Communications Officer, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, PR, Public Relations, Journalism, Journalist. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Engagement and Insight Officer Location : Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9PE Salary: £25,500 per annum (pro rata part-time) Hours : 24 hours (part time) Do you like listening to people's experiences and making their voices heard? Are you passionate about improving health and social care services? The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Engagement and Insight Officer to help ensure residents have a say in the health and social care services they rely on. The Role Provide a comprehensive, consultative and participative expert service that reflects the diversity of the local population in order to ensure health and social care issues and gaps in services may be communicated effectively, addressed and progressed. Adopting group and partnership working, this is done through applying user involvement and engagement with local community and interested groups to enable residents and communities a stronger voice to challenge how health and social care services are provided locally. Key Responsibilities Analyse data collected following engagement activities, provide feedback, and produce written reports with recommendations and case studies Ensure efficient and professional data collection by collating and recording feedback and reporting information gathered With the Engagement Officer develop and report on an annual plan of engagement activities that reach communities across South Tyneside Work with the Engagement Officer to plan and deliver face to face and digital engagement activities including workshops, focus groups and surveys to gather service users' experience and views Ensure engagement activities are accessible to people with differing communication needs Provide reports to the organisation's Board to show how the engagement plan is delivering their strategic plan Represent the organisation at relevant meetings and information sharing events with partners Work with the team to develop and deliver the organisation's Operational Plan Skills and Qualifications Qualified, or at least can demonstrate, advanced knowledge in some or most of following: Typically, maybe, but not essentially, A' Level, BTEC or diploma qualified, and/or with up to 1 year's office - service experience. Typical minimum 5 GCSE A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent). Sound knowledge and experience of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom and/or MS Teams, Smart Survey and Survey Monkey. Typically has experience in delivery of an expert service with specific skills in understanding of the principles and practices of: providing a quality local health and social care involvement networking service diversity equal opportunities Typically has an active interest in, and an understanding of, the voluntary and community sector to ultimately deliver an exceptional service for HWST. High level of interpersonal skills to understand volunteers and the general public and motivate colleagues within the team. Ability to recognise conflict situations and address to a satisfactory conclusion for clients, volunteers and the team. Ability to plan over 3 month's time scale. Ability to negotiate and influence to senior level, internal and external facing. Ability to write management reports - to meet internal and external senior level approval. Aware of where to find relevant policy and process information and/or whom to ask. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date : Monday 7th April 2025

Engagement and Insight Officer Location : Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9PE Salary: £25,500 per annum (pro rata part-time) Hours : 24 hours (part time) Do you like listening to people's experiences and making their voices heard? Are you passionate about improving health and social care services? The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Engagement and Insight Officer to help ensure residents have a say in the health and social care services they rely on. The Role Provide a comprehensive, consultative and participative expert service that reflects the diversity of the local population in order to ensure health and social care issues and gaps in services may be communicated effectively, addressed and progressed. Adopting group and partnership working, this is done through applying user involvement and engagement with local community and interested groups to enable residents and communities a stronger voice to challenge how health and social care services are provided locally. Key Responsibilities Analyse data collected following engagement activities, provide feedback, and produce written reports with recommendations and case studies Ensure efficient and professional data collection by collating and recording feedback and reporting information gathered With the Engagement Officer develop and report on an annual plan of engagement activities that reach communities across South Tyneside Work with the Engagement Officer to plan and deliver face to face and digital engagement activities including workshops, focus groups and surveys to gather service users' experience and views Ensure engagement activities are accessible to people with differing communication needs Provide reports to the organisation's Board to show how the engagement plan is delivering their strategic plan Represent the organisation at relevant meetings and information sharing events with partners Work with the team to develop and deliver the organisation's Operational Plan Skills and Qualifications Qualified, or at least can demonstrate, advanced knowledge in some or most of following: Typically, maybe, but not essentially, A' Level, BTEC or diploma qualified, and/or with up to 1 year's office - service experience. Typical minimum 5 GCSE A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent). Sound knowledge and experience of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom and/or MS Teams, Smart Survey and Survey Monkey. Typically has experience in delivery of an expert service with specific skills in understanding of the principles and practices of: providing a quality local health and social care involvement networking service diversity equal opportunities Typically has an active interest in, and an understanding of, the voluntary and community sector to ultimately deliver an exceptional service for HWST. High level of interpersonal skills to understand volunteers and the general public and motivate colleagues within the team. Ability to recognise conflict situations and address to a satisfactory conclusion for clients, volunteers and the team. Ability to plan over 3 month's time scale. Ability to negotiate and influence to senior level, internal and external facing. Ability to write management reports - to meet internal and external senior level approval. Aware of where to find relevant policy and process information and/or whom to ask. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date : Monday 7th April 2025

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the team. Initially based at our Stoke Poges site (we re relocating to Paddington May), you ll help to inform, include and inspire our workforce and external stakeholders through our internal and external channels, by assisting with the production of a wide range of innovative and engaging communications. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you ll do: Support the creation of engaging and effective written content, and publishing it in a targeted and timely way across web, email, social and digital channels and publications. Help to coordinate interviews/speaking opportunities for senior figures and prepare concise, accurate talking points and briefing documents. Monitor the media on a daily basis, highlighting any opportunities or threats and monitor mailboxes to ensure a timely response to key stakeholders, including the media. Work with internal colleagues to help produce comprehensive and measurable external communication plans, including for our strategic priorities and social impact partnerships. Supporting the production and publication of key announcements and news for Urenco s internal channels including the intranet, infoscreens, newsletters, site emails and briefings, informing colleagues of key global and local updates. Provide internal communications support to colleagues as required, including the production of measurable communication plans to create awareness and engagement, in particular for Urenco s strategic priorities and also for our social impact partnerships. These should create a holistic view of the topic, with communications sequenced and phased appropriately so that the workforce can build their understanding and acceptance and not be confused or overloaded. Help to create, edit and proofread business documents and presentations, liaising effectively with appropriate internal and external stakeholders when required. Items include, but are not limited to, internal notices, training materials, presentations as well as externally facing documents such as flyers and brochures. Contribute to internal and external digital content platforms (including the intranet, information screens, newsletter, website, social media and media monitoring) in line with company priorities, values and brand. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate content is agreed, track and disseminate engagement levels and plan ahead to ensure a constant throughput of fresh posts and stories. Support internal and external events in digital, in-person and hybrid formats including briefings, seminars, workshops, forums, receptions and key conferences. Assist with the implementation of comprehensive event plans. Generate communication plans for event advertisement and relay key outcomes to relevant audiences. What do you need to thrive in this role? BA/MA degree, or equivalent qualification, in English/English Literature, Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline. A level English Language or English Literature, or equivalent, for example similar qualification in Dutch or German for nationals of those countries. Marketing and PR qualifications are desirable. Experience of working in communications in public relations, media relations, social media, journalism or internal communications is desirable. Experience of running in-person, digital and hybrid events is desirable. Experience of supporting communications on change / transformation is desirable. Experience of writing for articles and reports is essential. Knowledge and interest in the media is essential and confidence in handling media enquiries is desirable Knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience of content management systems (for internet and website) is desirable. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write engaging articles and to make presentations. Excellent people skills: the ability to network; build working relationships and work well in a team. Resilient and resourceful, with a can-do attitude. Actively looks to incorporate external and Group best practice in communications. Good news-sense: to spot opportunities and hooks to secure coverage, and to get the content and tone of voice right. Ability to plan and help deliver multiple projects simultaneously in an organised fashion and meet deadlines; successfully managing longer-term project development while responding to day-to-day reactive requests. Experience of working or being in a multi-cultural organisation/establishment is desirable. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Annual leave of 27 days per annum. A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives. A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer). Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays. Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle. Paid time off for volunteering. The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes. Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Wareham, Dorset This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Associate or a Senior Planner eager to progress. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning services, guiding projects from inception through to completion. The Role: As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering expert planning advice to a diverse range of clients, including housebuilders, land promoters, local developers, and businesses. You will be involved in managing projects, mentoring junior planners, and helping to grow the business over time. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert planning advice and strategic guidance to clients. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Prepare high-quality planning applications, appeals, and reports. Conduct research, due diligence, and negotiations with planning officers. Participate in community engagement events. Mentor and support junior team members. Contribute to business development efforts, with support from the senior team. Effectively manage projects and workload within a team-focused environment. Requirements: Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) Experience in both public and/or private sector planning. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage projects independently and within a team. Excellent IT skills (MS Office and web-based applications). Full UK driving licence and access to a car. Enthusiasm for problem-solving and delivering high-quality planning solutions. What's on Offer: Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. Workplace pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements. Gym membership. Opportunities for career growth and professional development. Exposure to a wide range of projects across the South Coast. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing consultancy while enjoying the benefits of working in a beautiful coastal location. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Engagement and Insight Officer Location : Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9PE Salary: £25,500 per annum (pro rata part-time) Hours : 24 hours (part time) Do you like listening to people's experiences and making their voices heard? Are you passionate about improving health and social care services? The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Engagement and Insight Officer to help ensure residents have a say in the health and social care services they rely on. The Role Provide a comprehensive, consultative and participative expert service that reflects the diversity of the local population in order to ensure health and social care issues and gaps in services may be communicated effectively, addressed and progressed. Adopting group and partnership working, this is done through applying user involvement and engagement with local community and interested groups to enable residents and communities a stronger voice to challenge how health and social care services are provided locally. Key Responsibilities Analyse data collected following engagement activities, provide feedback, and produce written reports with recommendations and case studies Ensure efficient and professional data collection by collating and recording feedback and reporting information gathered With the Engagement Officer develop and report on an annual plan of engagement activities that reach communities across South Tyneside Work with the Engagement Officer to plan and deliver face to face and digital engagement activities including workshops, focus groups and surveys to gather service users' experience and views Ensure engagement activities are accessible to people with differing communication needs Provide reports to the organisation's Board to show how the engagement plan is delivering their strategic plan Represent the organisation at relevant meetings and information sharing events with partners Work with the team to develop and deliver the organisation's Operational Plan Skills and Qualifications Qualified, or at least can demonstrate, advanced knowledge in some or most of following: Typically, maybe, but not essentially, A' Level, BTEC or diploma qualified, and/or with up to 1 year's office - service experience. Typical minimum 5 GCSE A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent). Sound knowledge and experience of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom and/or MS Teams, Smart Survey and Survey Monkey. Typically has experience in delivery of an expert service with specific skills in understanding of the principles and practices of: providing a quality local health and social care involvement networking service diversity equal opportunities Typically has an active interest in, and an understanding of, the voluntary and community sector to ultimately deliver an exceptional service for HWST. High level of interpersonal skills to understand volunteers and the general public and motivate colleagues within the team. Ability to recognise conflict situations and address to a satisfactory conclusion for clients, volunteers and the team. Ability to plan over 3 month's time scale. Ability to negotiate and influence to senior level, internal and external facing. Ability to write management reports - to meet internal and external senior level approval. Aware of where to find relevant policy and process information and/or whom to ask. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date : Monday 7th April 2025

Senior Policy & Promotions Planner Congleton Exciting Opportunity with a Leading Land Promotion and Development Company A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Policy & Promotions Planner to join a market-leading land promotion and development company in Congleton, Cheshire. This role is perfect for an ambitious planning professional who is eager to work on strategic land promotions and planning applications for residential and mixed-use developments. The Role Reporting to the Planning Manager/Planning Director, you will be responsible for securing local planning permissions and promoting major strategic sites through both the Local Plan process and planning applications. You will often act as the Lead Planner on projects, collaborating closely with Senior Project Managers and Directors. You will play a vital role in shaping planning strategies, ensuring their successful implementation, and mentoring junior planners within the team. Key Responsibilities Draft and sign off reports for planning applications, appeals, and policy presentations. Work closely with senior colleagues, supporting planning applications and strategic promotions. Review reports from external consultants, providing feedback and final sign-off. Conduct research and analysis to develop planning and site promotion strategies. Prepare representations and reports for site promotion and planning applications. Attend meetings with landowners, agents, and stakeholders to help secure new sites. Develop and implement planning and community engagement strategies. Carry out site visits and meetings with local authority officers. Manage workloads effectively, meeting project deadlines and delegating tasks where necessary. Lead public engagement and consultation events, ensuring effective community involvement. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior planners, assisting with queries and development. Coordinate and contribute to complex planning research projects. About You We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker with experience in planning policy and development. You will have a strong understanding of Local Plans and strategic site promotion, as well as excellent communication and project management skills. Essential Requirements: Degree in Town Planning or a related subject. MRTPI qualification (or working towards chartership). Proven experience in strategic land promotion and planning applications. Strong knowledge of Local Plan processes and planning policy. Experience in preparing and reviewing planning reports and representations. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and delegate effectively. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong analytical and research abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Why Join? Opportunity to work with a leading land promotion and development company. Involvement in high-profile strategic planning projects. Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. If you're a strategic and commercially minded planner looking for an exciting new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Programme Officer - UK Employment Type: Full time. 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Contract: Fixed Term one year with potential extension dependent on funding. Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. Hybrid working and office based as required, with some travel across the UK. Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (GBP). Plus, Into Film Benefits Team: Activation Team Seniority: Junior About the Employer Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Their vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Their mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Role Summary The Programme Officer UK will be instrumental in providing administrative support for the successful delivery of our three programme strands across the UK. Reporting to the Joint Head of Programmes (Nations Lead), this role ensures the smooth and efficient running of projects by managing key organisational tasks, providing high quality customer service and supporting specific activities including data driven targeted work. Working closely with Programme Leads, Programme Coordinators and the wider team, the Programme Officer UK will play a vital role in maintaining seamless administration activities, contributing to the successful delivery and impact of our programmes. Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for the delivery of cross-programme activity in all four nations, including training for teachers and careers professionals, workshops, conferences and events. Meet regularly with each of the nations' teams to ensure a joined-up approach and understanding of the place-based programme activity and requirements in each area. Oversee and support the management and maintenance of the Salesforce CRM database of the nations' place-based activity, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Assist with data collection and evaluation for reporting to funders by ensuring accurate data input and collection from relevant stakeholders including liaison with the Research and Data Officer. Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications (Marcomms) team to assist in promoting the programme across all communication channels, including signups to a training programme for educators, entries to filmmaking competitions, the charity's film awards, and bookings for their Film Festival, Spring Screenings and other events for theirScreen Careers programme. Work with Marcomms and Programme Coordinators to run targeted marketing campaigns to increase and drive engagement in place-based targeted areas across the UK. Assist in desk-based research to identify partners and organisations (including schools) to engage underserved and underrepresented young people in the charity's programmes. Work with Programme Leads to support the development and delivery of their Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador initiatives. Undertake additional general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the team including but not limited to booking travel, processing invoices, and ordering materials. Represent the organisation at conferences and events as required. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping the charity live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's work. Person Specification: Minimum Requirements: Experience, knowledge and understanding of using CRM for analysis, insights and reporting. Proven track record and demonstratable experience in an administrative role. Excellent project and time management skills, an ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and to work remotely as required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Awareness and good understanding of the education market, curricula and how teachers can use film across the UK. Awareness and understanding of the screen industry landscape across the UK. Experience of cross-team working. Desirable: Experience of developing and implementing email campaigns. Experience of working within an education or arts charity context. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 suite. A love and knowledge of film. All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the organisation's expense; employment is dependent upon this. Employee benefits: Enhanced annual leave - 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Additional long service holiday award - after 3 years staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on the 4th anniversary of working at Into Film leave increases to 29 days, and continues to increase on the anniversary of employment annually, to a maximum of 35 days. Pension - matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. - all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of the employer. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Support for professional qualifications - money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Career break - up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years' service (at managers' discretion). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential advice and guidance. Wisdom health cover - including £75 annual eye care cover, as well as health insurance (non-contributory, apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services. This employer operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. They are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. Closing: 9:00am, 14th Mar 2025 GMT Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions . No agencies please.

About the role Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight. The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives. About you You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms. You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience. Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. If you re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we d love to hear from you! Accountabilities Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external) Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives. Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances. Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action s position as a leader in the international development sector. Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly. Digital Content Creation & Dissemination Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites. Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives. Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action s strategic objectives. Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content. Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans. Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations. Digital Channels Reporting Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation. Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach. Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach. Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access. Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans. Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff. In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow. PERSON PROFILE Person Specification To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated). Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector. Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns. Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies. Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results. Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms. Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions. Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress). Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable. Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs. Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience. Strong sense of collaboration. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills APPLICATION INFORMATION Why join us? The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work. Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station. In addition, we offer the following benefits: Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week. Hybrid/flexible working options 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5% Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave. Life assurance (3 x annual salary). Bike to Work scheme. 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Strategic Partnerships Communications Lead Application Deadline: 21 February 2025 Department: Strategic Partnerships Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: London, UK Compensation: £47,700 / year Description Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years Overview of job Research, convening and influencing are at the heart of what we do, and the demand has never been greater for innovative solutions to the global challenges we collectively face. The Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening ODI Global knowledge management, influencing strategies, and external relationships. This role in particular will be the focal point and communications and events lead for a major ODI Global strategic and institutional partnership (SIP). The grant is worth US $5 million over the next five years and is focused on putting gender equality at the centre of climate action. From the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in Davos to the COP summits, this role will be instrumental in ensuring decision making at the most influential international forums is informed by the best of ODI Global analysis and the voices of partners from around the globe. Working with our key foundation partner, and a host of organizations and individuals committed to gender equality and climate justice, this Communications Manager will oversee an exciting brief to raise the visibility of priority issues, including through the convening of high-level events, the delivery of policy influencing products, and the amplification of new and under-represented voices at the global level. This will require a firm grasp of integrated communications planning, a keen creative eye and a passion for convening diverse perspectives across a range of formats. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer and the Director of Communications and as a member of the public affairs and communications management team, the role will work closely with ODI Global's executive leaders and communications staff to integrate the work of this grant across the organisation. They will act as a linchpin in the organisation, participating in a cross-institute team of communications professionals to ensure that strategic priorities are translated into innovative and impactful campaigns. Main Duties and Responsibilities Integrated communications planning Develop communications strategies to engage target audiences with key projects delivered within this grant, relating to the themes of gender equality and climate justice. Work closely with the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer and other senior leaders across the organisation to link the grant's priorities to current events and emerging opportunities through engaging communications work. Coordinate the delivery of this work by liaising with the programme management leads, the partner and ODI Global leadership, ensuring the communications strategies are effectively project managed and delivered to deadline. Proactively seek to stay abreast of current events related to ODI Global's work, policies and stakeholders to advise on external outreach and engagement for this programme. Ensure regular communication with the funder on ODI Global work and related activities, proactively identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-fertilisation of ideas. Convening Lead on development of appropriate plans for the convening programme relevant to this grant, including events, the Think Change podcast and other branded products, coordinating the work with other members of the public affairs and communications team to deliver to deadline. Support the delivery of high-quality events at major international summits. Work with digital and marketing colleagues to ensure the successful marketing and promotion of ODI Global events and podcasts relevant to this grant. Proactively identify global commentators and high-profile individuals to speak on key issues and trends revealed and explored by the grant. Contribute to effective ODI Global public affairs and communications more widely Actively contribute to the public affairs and communications management team, sharing best practice and ways of working and continually improving the team's function and performance. Support ODI Global's wider work on PAC in close collaboration with the Director of Communications. Support effective internal communications - promoting coordination and information-sharing around upcoming work and key activities. Support and advise researchers on communications to build their capacity where necessary. Support PAC colleagues to deliver priority outputs/activities when surge capacity is required. Carry out other tasks as specified by the Director of Communications. Person specification Essential Knowledge and qualifications Education to at least degree level Substantial experience in a comparable post Experience of working on climate issues, international development and global affairs Experience in drawing up and delivering successful public affairs and communications strategies and delivery plans, supported by examples of success Proven track record of delivering high-level events, ideally at a national and international level Experience commissioning creative material such as multimedia content, data visualisations and infographics Experience in managing external suppliers, such as agencies Experience in building and managing budgets & effective M&E Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strong leadership and management skills Ability to write with flair for a range of audiences, from creating viral copy to corresponding with high level dignitaries Use of own initiative and ability to work in a self-directed manner Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures Strong organisational, prioritisation, project management with emphasis on delivery of results. Excellent attention to detail while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure Strong editorial judgement Excellent ability to build cross cultural relationships with partners and colleagues at various levels of seniority. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, building relationships and leveraging collective strengths to drive results Good knowledge of different communications platforms, including web-based tools and social media Excellent IT and data management skills Desirable Experience in research public affairs and communications Additional language skills Key relationships and contacts Chief Strategy and Governance Officer Director of Communications External SIPs funder Public Affairs and Communications colleagues across the organisation Programme Directors and Researchers Programme management colleagues External partners and audiences All staff are expected to: Positively support equality of opportunity both within ODI Global and externally Help maintain a safe working environment and take responsibility for own and colleagues' Health and Safety Undertake such other duties within the scope of their post as may be requested by their manager. Why should you work for us? ODI Global is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities. Benefits We prioritise the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, including public holidays and additional time off during Christmas and New Year. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and study leave to support your professional development. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond annual leave. We provide comprehensive benefits such as maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes and interest-free travel loans. We offer sick pay, an Employee Assistance Program, and staff events and social activities to ensure your physical and mental health. For those relocating to the UK, we provide relocation assistance to help you settle in. We also promote sustainable commuting with our Cycle to Work scheme and offer union membership to protect your rights and advocate for your interests. At ODI Global, we believe that a supportive and rewarding work environment is essential for success. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to your well-being and professional growth. For a full listing of benefits, please visit our Careers page .

About The Role We're on the lookout for a Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Officer who can hit the ground running in our fast-paced team. This role is all about supporting and coordinating the delivery of engaging and timely communications for both our colleagues and members. You'll be responsible for managing a variety of content across multiple channels, from the staff intranet to email publications. This is an opportunity to truly make an impact by ensuring our internal messages are clear, on-brand, and reach the right audience. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You'll be working closely with our Internal Communications and Engagement team to gather, write, and edit content that resonates with both staff and members. Whether it's contributing to our regular publications, helping to produce content for events like our Town Halls, or maintaining our intranet and digital platforms, your role will be fundamental in keeping everyone informed and connected. You'll also have the chance to get involved in producing posters and digital screens, all while ensuring a seamless experience for our internal audiences. A key part of your role will involve measuring the effectiveness of our communications efforts. You'll be tasked with gathering feedback and providing reports to help refine our approach and ensure that our channels are always working to their full potential. Plus, you'll help manage our internal communications inboxes, responding to queries and requests from across the organisation with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude. If you enjoy a bit of variety, this role will certainly keep you busy with different ad hoc projects and support for internal events as well. Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in internal communications, ideally with experience in intranet or web publishing systems. If you've worked in the charity sector, that's a bonus. You'll need to have excellent written communication skills, be a whizz at managing your time, and bring a flexible approach to the role. Above all, we need someone who's enthusiastic about creating great content and keeping everyone informed in a way that feels fresh and engaging. If you're looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts. You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. Interviews - Will be on the 12th and 13th March. Our process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a standard interview focusing on both technical skills and values-based questions. If successful in the first round, the second stage will be a chemistry interview with the Hiring Manager and the Head of Internal Communications and Engagement. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Events team sits within the Insight and Strategic Development team whose purpose is to maximise Alzheimer s Research UK s income by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable ways of working. This team of experts works alongside the whole organisation and is fundamental to the delivery of our ambition. The Events Officer will work closely with the Events Manager in the development and delivery of a first-class events programme for Alzheimer s Research UK, ensuring a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience. This role involves management of events, as well as supporting other teams across the fundraising directorate on their events scoping, planning and delivery. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Responsible for the development, management, delivery and evaluation of events within the Events Calendar, including dinners, receptions, webinars and other events as required Support in management and delivery of events managed by other members of Events team as required. Work alongside the Events Manager and the conference working group on developing, management and delivering of the Research Conference. Work alongside the Events Executive to ensure the Events inbox is utilised and RSVPs are responded to in a timely manner Responsible for team use of the databases including Salesforce and EventsAir, by monitoring and reporting on events activity Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Events Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post To brief the senior leadership team, scientists, clinicians, speakers, staff and volunteers ahead of each event Regular attendance at events; this will include some travel and work outside of ordinary working hours What we are looking for: Experience in the events industry, both online and in-person Planning and delivery of online events via Zoom, Teams or similar. Confident working with computers, extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook Co-ordinating projects or events, particularly large-scale events of 200+ attendees. Delivering activity against and monitoring a budget. Excellent project management skills Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks. Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; with a natural ability to articulate ideas, problems and solutions Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact with different stakeholders and significant stakeholder management experience. Strong organisational and analytical skills. Able to use creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities. Collaborative, sharing knowledge and ideas with colleagues. A team player, you work well as part of a team as well as being proactive and work independently. Flexibility and adaptability within the role when required. Willingness and ability to work at events, often outside of core working hours. 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 £28,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2025 , with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 10th March 2025 . 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

The Senior Research Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focussed on research culture and engagement, as well as managing our scientific portfolio. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within with ARUK-funded research community. They will be working collaboratively with the Research Team and with other teams, including the Events Team, Science Communications team and Philanthropy teams. This role sits within the Research Funding team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We re looking for someone with strong research management experience who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Scientific programme management Build and maintain strong external relationships with a network of ARUK scientists, clinicians, and senior stakeholders across the UK. Monitor progress and outputs of ARUK funded projects, supporting our Science Communication team to share progress on our funded research Using knowledge of funded research, work with the Strategic Programmes team to help evaluate the impact of funding in addressing ARUK research priorities. Gain a thorough understanding of the dementia research landscape, working with the wider Research team to make recommendations to drive the development and delivery of ARUK s research strategy Research culture and Early Career Researcher strategy Working closely with the Senior Research Manager (Grants), Design and lead a strategic programme aimed at fostering a positive research culture and supporting the development of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) within the dementia research field, including: Developing and implementing an ECR strategy that provides resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities for emerging researchers in dementia. Identifying and championing initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the research community. Establishing frameworks and activities that promote collaboration, transparency, and ethical research conduct across ARUK-funded projects. Research community engagement Develop an approach to grow engagement with researchers and strengthen connections with the wider research community Support the Research Engagement Manager and wider teams to deliver activities to promote awareness of the organisation, encourage collaboration, and produce impactful resources, to drive impactful scientific progress. Lead the advancement of ARUK s research conference, ensuring the programme reflects the latest scientific advances and strategic priorities. Management Responsibilities: Line management of a Research Officer and Research Engagement Manager, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised What we are looking for: Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience) Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research, preferably in a relevant or related area Experience of research grant funding/management Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority. Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes. Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands Ability to work independently Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel Commitment to ARUK s vision, mission and values 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 £53,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact. In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic. In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK