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.
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.
Director of Marketing and Communications
Brain Tumour Research is looking for an energetic and inspiring Director of Marketing and Communications.
Position: Director of Marketing and Communications
Location: Head office in Milton Keynes – hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in the office)
Line Management: Head of PR & Communications, Head of Digital Infrastructure, Brand Manager
Salary: £69,500 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement 25 days per annum, plus UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service Policy, personal safety app, and the option to join our healthcare scheme.
Closing Date: 1st January 2024. Early applications will be considered as they are received.
Interview Date: First interviews to take place 10th and 11th January 2024.
About the Role
The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead a dynamic and ambitious team to increase awareness of and generate income for Brain Tumour Research, by delivering integrated marketing communication strategies. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and inspire the marketing and communications team, encouraging them to investigate opportunities to communicate our achievements and impact to target audiences, engaging in new fundraising initiatives, making donations, creating partnerships, and joining our campaign in order to help us find a cure for brain tumours.
About You
Are you someone who is ambitious, curious, and fun to work with? Are you target-driven, aspirational and enjoy a challenge? Are you creative and digitally curious?
Do you have experience in:
- delivering on marketing communication strategies?
- inspiring, developing and motivating a dynamic marketing and communications team?
- influencing target audiences to engage in fundraising initiatives?
If the answer to these questions is ‘yes!’ and you would like to join an embracing, focused, and innovative charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
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.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or are looking for a career in: Director of Marketing, Head of Marketing and Communications, Head of Marketing, Director of Brand and Creative, Head of Strategic Communications, Director of Communications, Director of Relationships and Marketing, Director of Engagement
Director of Finance and Operations
Brain Tumour Research is offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a focused senior leadership team, with ambitious objectives, as Director of Finance and Operations. The Director of Finance and Operations will play a vital role in achieving key objectives to fulfil the charity’s strategic goals, leading a team which includes finance, human resources, systems management, and office management.
Position: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Head office in Milton Keynes – hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in the office)
Line Management: Head of Finance, Systems Manager, Office Manager, Human Resources Officer
Salary: £71,500 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service Policy, and option to join our healthcare scheme.
Closing Date: 1st January 2024. Early applications will be considered as they are received.
Interview Date: First interviews to take place 10th and 11th January 2024.
About the Role
The Director of Finance and Operations will support the Chief Executive in the growth of Brain Tumour Research and the realisation of the organisation’s vision and strategic goals, ensuring effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, to enhance the decision-making process of the leadership team and Trustees. The Director of Finance and Operations will also ensure that Brain Tumour Research complies with all statutory and external requirements and regulations that support the effective running of an organisation.
About You
Are you someone who is ambitious and curious, with evidence of an appropriate finance qualification? Are you target-driven, aspirational and enjoy a challenge?
Do you have the following:
- strategic and financial skills, with an understanding of an organisation’s operational requirements?
- experience inspiring and motivating teams?
- knowledge of charity accounting and the relevant SORP?
If the answer to these questions is ‘yes!’ and you would like to join an embracing, focused, and innovative charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
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.
Candidates may also have experience in, or are looking for a career in: Director of Finance and Resources, Director of Finance, Director of Finance and People, Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Head of Finance and Operations, Development Director, Finance Director