Charity Writer

Charity Writer, The National Brain Appeal

Contract: 22.5 hours, permanent

Starting salary: £30,786 (pro rata) + excellent benefits

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. Your writing and communication skills will enable us to attract, engage and retain supporters, as well as internal and external stakeholders. 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.

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.

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

•          Attractive NHS pension scheme

•          A staff psychological and welfare service

For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Please note, applications need to be made via the NHS Jobs Portal and will require you creating an account.

https://admin.trac.jobs/admin/appman/3995848/vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.