Job summary
The National Brain Appeal's mission is to support the development of new treatments and cures for the 100s of devastating neurological conditions that affect 1 in 6 people in the UK (current figures stand at 14.7m). The charity makes a major contribution towards capital appeals, in funding pioneering research, providing access to the best technology for expert diagnosis and treatment, and towards training tomorrow's clinicians at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the UCL Institute of Neurology, known collectively as "Queen Square".
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Charity at a very exciting time as we gear up towards two major capital appeals. You will work as part of the Fundraising & Communications Team with some amazing people across the organisation and Queen Square.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the Charity Writer will support the team to bring the story of the Queen Square community to life (from clinicians, our Trustees and supporters, researchers, patients and their family members) as well as promoting our work in supporting major capital appeals and core funding areas.
You will collaborate with colleagues to gather case studies and research and develop stories that can be shared and repurposed by the team - helping us to shape our future and transform research, diagnoses and outcomes for devastating neurological and neurodegenerative conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate with a range of professional skills to join our team at an exciting period of growth and alongside five other new recruits. You will be a creative thinker with a passion for story-telling and comfortable working to multiple - and sometimes competing - priorities and deadlines. The role requires exemplary verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop a high level of knowledge and understanding of The National Brain Appeal ethos and activities as well as the work of The National Hospital and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. You will need a can-do attitude and a proactive and organised approach to your workload.
You will help us to develop content across our digital channels as well as other collateral including appeals, proposals, campaigns and marketing materials. In addition, you will edit content from healthcare specialists and researchers to ensure that it is in plain English and accessible to a wide audience.
The National Brain Appeal is an independent charity operating within the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust framework. As such, you can take advantage of numerous excellent benefits including:
- Travel season ticket loans
- NHS staff discounts
- 27 days annual leave on appointment (pro rata)
- Flexible working options. This role only requires some office-based work so working remotely or from home on certain days of the week will be considered.
- Attractive NHS pension scheme
- A staff psychological and welfare service
About us
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers - North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of UCLH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to help drive and develop The National Brain Appeals ambitious fundraising strategy to support the ground-breaking work of Queen Square, we are now seeking to appoint a part-time Charity Writer aspart of the Fundraising & Communications team. The Charity Writer will report to the Head of Fundraising & Communications/Deputy CEO, and support the team to bring the story of the Queen Square community to life (from clinicians, our Trustees and supporters, researchers, patients and their family members) as well as promoting our work in supportingmajor capital appeals and core funding areas.
The role of the Charity Writer will become crucial within the charity and enable it to attract, engage and retain supporters, as well as internal and external stakeholders, through the development of contentacross our digital channels and other collateral including appeals, proposals, campaigns and marketing.
The post holder will work closely with the communications team as well as colleagues in the fundraising and philanthropy teams. They will gather case studies and research and develop stories that can be shared internally and externally around our appeals and funding areas as well producing case studies of people living with neurological and neuromuscular conditions (as appropriate and with the necessary permissions). In addition, they will edit content from healthcare specialists and researchers to ensure thatit is in plain English and accessible to a wide audience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to help drive and develop The National Brain Appeals ambitious fundraising strategy to support the ground-breaking work of Queen Square, we are now seeking to appoint a part-time Charity Writer aspart of the Fundraising & Communications team. The Charity Writer will report to the Head of Fundraising & Communications/Deputy CEO, and support the team to bring the story of the Queen Square community to life (from clinicians, our Trustees and supporters, researchers, patients and their family members) as well as promoting our work in supportingmajor capital appeals and core funding areas.
The role of the Charity Writer will become crucial within the charity and enable it to attract, engage and retain supporters, as well as internal and external stakeholders, through the development of contentacross our digital channels and other collateral including appeals, proposals, campaigns and marketing.
The post holder will work closely with the communications team as well as colleagues in the fundraising and philanthropy teams. They will gather case studies and research and develop stories that can be shared internally and externally around our appeals and funding areas as well producing case studies of people living with neurological and neuromuscular conditions (as appropriate and with the necessary permissions). In addition, they will edit content from healthcare specialists and researchers to ensure thatit is in plain English and accessible to a wide audience.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in communications, public relations and/or journalism procedures acquired through experience or training
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of researching, summarising and writing up complex projects in a clear and compelling language for a range of audiences
- Interviewing and developing articles or features
Desirable
- Experience of writing content for an NHS hospital charity
- Understanding of content management systems (CMS) to create and update website
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on many different projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, manage expectations and respond to unplanned work
- Able to write clear and engaging copy from complex project proposals
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with a range of audiences and stakeholders
- A desire to help the team achieve its targets through clear and informed research
- Able to communicate with empathy to patients and their families, and with passion and influence to potential supporters
Desirable
- Interview skills
- Basic knowledge of HTML and an understanding of principles of SEO
- Strong keyboard skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in communications, public relations and/or journalism procedures acquired through experience or training
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of researching, summarising and writing up complex projects in a clear and compelling language for a range of audiences
- Interviewing and developing articles or features
Desirable
- Experience of writing content for an NHS hospital charity
- Understanding of content management systems (CMS) to create and update website
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on many different projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, manage expectations and respond to unplanned work
- Able to write clear and engaging copy from complex project proposals
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with a range of audiences and stakeholders
- A desire to help the team achieve its targets through clear and informed research
- Able to communicate with empathy to patients and their families, and with passion and influence to potential supporters
Desirable
- Interview skills
- Basic knowledge of HTML and an understanding of principles of SEO
- Strong keyboard skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
