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Work for Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an ambitious charity, passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK and challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to increase the national investment for research into brain tumours to £35 million a year and bring parity with other cancers.

Our vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. Our mission is to increase the UK investment in brain tumour research.

Following a year of change we are looking to grow our team in order to increase our contribution to the national investment in brain tumour research and to do more of our vital campaigning work in line with our 2025 strategy.

If you are passionate, energetic, professional and hardworking, and you think you've got what it takes to help us achieve our mission, then we would welcome your application for any suitable vacancies we have listed here. You can find out more about our philosophy and overall identity on our Vision, Mission and Values page

If we have no suitable or current vacancies, then please revisit this page soon and in the mean time register your interest here.

If you would like to volunteer to help our cause, please follow this link for more information about volunteering with Brain Tumour Research.

Please note, in addition to a competitive salary, employment benefits include a generous holiday allowance, occupational sick pay, access to private healthcare, and free parking.

Supporter Care Administrator

Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Supporter Care Administrator to provide support, and to help our donors and supporters fundraise, in turn building connections to ensure a lifetime relationship between the charity and individual.

Position: Supporter Care Administrator

Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes

Salary: Circa £20,000 per annum (pro-rated for part time)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time, Part Time applicants will also be considered

Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th April 2023

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

As Supporter Care Administrator, you will be a key part of the thanking process, writing letters to donors and supporters as well as providing help with fundraising. The purpose of this is to build a lifetime relationship with our supporters, from start to finish and beyond.

About You

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

  • Experience of working with members of the public and/or volunteers
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office and a CRM database
  • Ability to converse authentically and empathetically with members of the public who may going through or have just gone through a difficult experience

Read the full job description here

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

To apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary to: workforus@braintumourresearch.org or visit https://www.braintumourresearch.org/contact/work-for-us for more information.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Administration, Support Care, Support Care Administrator, Supporter Care Assistant, Charity Administrator, Fundraising Administrator, Charity Assistant, Office Administrator

Community Fundraiser - South Wales Bristol and Bath

 

Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Community Fundraiser, home based in South Wales, Bristol and Bath to support our mission by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities.

Position: Community Fundraiser

Location: Home-based, South Wales, Bristol, Bath

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2023

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

As Community Fundraiser for Bristol, Swansea and Cardiff you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities along the M4 corridor. Our community fundraisers also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

About You

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

  • Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
  • Experience working to and meeting targets
  • A high level of empathy for our cause
  • The ability to work proactively and independently

Read the full job description here

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

To apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary to: workforus@braintumourresearch.org or visit https://www.braintumourresearch.org/contact/work-for-us for more information.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

 


Community Fundraiser – London

Job purpose:

You will help support our mission through delivery of strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities.

You will help raise awareness by engaging people with our work and by recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

 You will help build and sustain our supporter base and provide excellent stewardship at all times.

Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary: Circa £32,500 (including London weighting)

Location: Home based, in London.

Reports to: Community Development Manager.

Direct reports: None.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2023

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary to: workforus@braintumourresearch.org

Read the full job description here

Social Media Executive

Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Social Media Executive to support the marketing team, delivering on a range of brand design assets for both print and digital marketing.

Position: Social Media Executive

Location: Head office, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model

Salary: Circa £21k per annum

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours pw

Benefits: Hybrid working model, holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, option to join our healthcare scheme, access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2023

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

The Social Media Executive role helps to promote and manage our brand on social media and grow the reach of our social media platforms through the recruitment of new followers and retention of loyal followers.

The Social Media Executive is responsible for this by producing and managing engaging content and being responsive to follower engagement.

About You

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

  • A strong interest in social media and digital marketing
  • Excellent written skills and an eye for detail
  • Ability to present yourself authentically online and converse in a
  • A high level of empathy for our cause
  • Experience in working in marketing

Read the full job description here

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

To apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary to: workforus@braintumourresearch.org or visit https://www.braintumourresearch.org/contact/work-for-us for more information.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Digital Communications, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Digital Coordinator, Team Assistant

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to raise restricted and unrestricted income in order to meet our objectives, producing high quality, bespoke proposals and reports.

Position: Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager

Location: Milton Keynes, Head Office, we offer a hybrid working model

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2023

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

The Trusts and Foundations Manager is a new role within Brain Tumour Research, the purpose of this position is to raise restricted and unrestricted income for Brain Tumour Research and our charitable objectives from trusts and foundations, producing high quality, bespoke proposals and reports.

The successful candidate will also develop and maintain appropriate relationships with trusts, foundations and their representatives, ensuring the highest quality of stewardship and cultivation.

About You

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

  • Experience in securing major gifts from trusts and donations
  • A good understanding of the principles of trust fundraising, including identification, research, solicitation and stewardship of funders
  • Experience working towards, and meeting income targets
  • Experience of creating successful bespoke proposals and applications for trusts and foundations

Read the full job description here

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

To apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary to: workforus@braintumourresearch.org or visit https://www.braintumourresearch.org/contact/work-for-us for more information.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Fundraising, Trusts and Foundation Officer, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Head of Trusts and Foundation, Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Grants, Trusts and Grants Management, Trusts and Major Donor Manager.