Peer Service Coordinator
- Full time
- £30,364 – £32,546
- Hybrid/remote working with hub-based office days in Edinburgh
- Closing 20th March 2023
- Advertised from 6th March 2023
- permanent
Role
About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future. We are now looking to appoint a Peer Service Coordinator to join our Patient Services Team.
To realise our long-term ambition to make myeloma history, we relentlessly pursue better outcomes for patients and their families through a comprehensive early diagnosis programme, a unique research portfolio, our treatment access strategy, information and support services, and healthcare improvement services.
About the role
As Peer Service Coordinator you will facilitate and develop the existing volunteer-led Peer Services, the Peer Buddy service and our discussion forum. These services draw on the lived experiences of volunteers to provide bespoke support to people affected by myeloma and its related conditions.
Our Peer Buddy service matches volunteers with those seeking support to facilitate one-to-one support. Our Discussion Forum uses volunteers to answer questions and share experiences via an online, written platform.
This role manages, supervises and develops volunteers to provide these wellbeing-centred services. It will also involve assessing the suitability of people referring into the Buddy service.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused person, who understands the power of sharing experiences.
Ideally, we’d like you to have experience of volunteer management, including recruiting, training, managing, and supervising/mentoring a diverse range of people. You will need the ability to understand and meet training and development needs of volunteers.
We take a user involvement focus In service delivery, so experience of working in services which deliver positive outcomes for patients, carers and/or families living with health conditions and involving them in the process would be helpful.
You will need excellent communication skills along with a high level of organisational and IT skills.
Previous experience working in haematology, oncology, clinical research, or healthcare would be helpful, and/or wellbeing and psychological services.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working and flexitime, 30 days annual leave plus 6 bank holidays (FTE), Pension Scheme and cycle to work scheme. We also offer an employee assistance program and more.
Application notes
If you think you would be a great fit for this role and wish to apply, please provide the following:
- A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
- A Supporting Statement (maximum of one page) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experiences make you a good fit for this role; you must provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria set out in the job description.
Failure to submit all documents will provide the panel with limited information on which to assess your application.
Please email the above to jobs@myeloma.org.uk. You will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
For further information please find the Recruitment Pack on our website: myeloma.org.uk/documents/peer-service-coordinator-permanent-full-time
Applications close on Monday 20 March 2023 and interviews will be held on w/c 27 March 2023: interviews likely to be undertaken via Teams.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of
- sex
- race
- disability
- age
- sexual orientation
- gender reassignment
- religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
Top job! Senior Trusts and Grants Officer
- Full time
- £35,976 – £38,536
- Edinburgh/remote
- Closing 10th December 2023
About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the incurable blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
About the role
Myeloma UK is embarking on an ambitious five-year income generation strategy, which aims to increase income from £5m to £10m by 2028. This position will play a critical role, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships to lead income generation from major trusts, foundations, and grant funders and secure 5-6 figure grants for a range of innovative and life changing programmes – including patient and family support, research and advocacy. This role is also responsible for managing the Trusts and Grants Officer, who delivers our small trusts and grants programme.
Our major trusts and grants programme is at an early stage of development and this role offers the opportunity to build the foundations and significantly grow this income stream. It will involve working across the charity to identify fundraising priorities and co-create projects and will involve all aspects of cultivation – from research to relationship building with key prospects, through to preparing compelling proposals.
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK, with a new organisational strategy, a new fundraising strategy, alongside investment in fundraising, creating the opportunity to significantly grow income. We are looking for someone who can build and shape the programme, as well as deliver an increase in income.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious trusts and grants fundraiser with experience of raising 5-6 figure gifts from a range of UK trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. You will be a strategic thinker, who is ready to lead and implement our trusts and grants strategy alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships.
Strong relationship management skills are a must, as this role involves working collaboratively with a range of colleagues to identify fundraising projects and develop project concepts and proposals. We have a committed Trustee board and there is an opportunity to work with them, and other senior volunteers and donors to leverage opportunities within their networks. We need someone who is comfortable working at this level with the ability to build long-term cultivation strategies.
You will also need exceptional writing skills, with the ability to understand complex scientific information and translate it to a range of audiences. We need someone who can communicate the significant impact of our work and inspire funders to work with us.
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Community And Events Fundraiser
- Full time
- £29,030.01
- Glasgow office based with flexible working options
- Closing 12th December 2023
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
The Community and Events Fundraiser role at MND Scotland exists to provide outstanding supporter care whilst maximising income to deliver the charity’s mission. You will support and develop our bespoke events programme and drive participation in third-party events. You will also encourage and enable community fundraising and supporter led activities across Scotland. Alongside this, you will play an active role in developing our supporter journeys and maintaining and utilising financial and supporter data to improve and develop our fundraising offer.
As an ambassador for MND Scotland, and a first point of contact for many supporters, you will be a confident communicator with a passion for working with people throughout the community. You will be highly organised, and able to run projects on time and on budget.
Top job! Strategic Lead - Transformation & Innovation
- Full time
- £56,922 – £61,522
- Ayr
- Closing 8th December 2023
Are you a self-motivated and driven strategic leader specialising in delivering transformational change? Do you want to make a positive difference?
The Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to support patients and their families make every day matter. Our vital work is filled with moments that make people smile during a time that can be difficult for everyone.
Why you should work for us:
Because what we do makes a real difference to people.
Because we are a passionate and warm team, driven by our shared values of being kind and compassionate, inclusive and honest with the patients and families we serve, who are at the heart of all that we do.
And we pride ourselves in having a collaborative environment with open debate and positive challenge in the pursuit of excellence.
And because we are ready and willing to transform and innovate.
About the role:
There will be a strong focus on the transformational delivery of high-quality services which not only add value, but are continuously improving. The role will also provide strategic leadership to the Governance, IT and Facilities functions of the Hospice and report directly to the Director of Operations Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results is the key to achieving success. Self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.
While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the Hospice and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The emphasis is on results, and effective systems and processes that achieve results through and with people.
Location: Racecourse Road, Ayr, with a temporary decant to Lochranza Building, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr until late summer 2024.
About you:
You will be able to communicate the vision of what can be achieved and you will be a values-led leader who will inspire your teams. This is a strategic leadership role in which you will never settle for “good enough”. You will actively seek opportunities to innovate, improve, and develop in the pursuit of excellence and sustainability.
Collaborative and dynamic leadership will be at the heart of everything you do, whether leading on the strategy, advancing the role of digital technology, understanding the impact of climate change or ensuring operational efficiency.
You will have a strong track record in building effective relationships and delivering results-based service improvement across an organisation. With a proven flair for shaping change and leading people, you will have a crucial role in ensuring we continue to challenge ourselves to offer an excellent service.
Download Application form, Job Description and Terms and Conditions from our website.
A bit more about us:
Hospice care is often profoundly misunderstood and at times very challenging: the work we do is uplifting and it is a great privilege, the impact we can have is life changing. Our hospice is a bright and dynamic place to work.
Fundraising Manager Community and Events
- Full time
- £30,229 – £37,664
- 29 Miller Road, Ayr
- Closing 11th December 2023
About Us The Ayrshire Hospice provides quality specialist palliative care for adults with life-limiting illness within Ayrshire and Arran. We provide a wide range of services and care in people’s homes, care homes and hospitals, as well as in the hospice itself. This is provided at no cost to our patients or their families. Our vision is to reach and improve the lives of everyone in Ayrshire affected by life-limiting illness.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and talented Fundraising Manager who will help us grow our community and events fundraising income.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and other departmental managers, the post holder will help grow our highly successful community and events portfolio. The Fundraising Manager will be required to support the fundraising team as well as lead on researching and identifying potential new income streams within community and events, building strong relationships with donors.
The post-holder will cover a whole spectrum of fundraising duties and needs to think strategically and work operationally. They will need to be confident in representing the organisation externally and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships.
Is this the job you have been looking for?
Informal enquiries to Tracey Corrigan, Head of Fundraising on 01292 288488
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