Total 9 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in York, YO31 8TA

Senior Communications Manager

Do you have a positive and proactive approach to leading a team and the ability to collaborate with others effectively? Would you like the opportunity to deliver an engaging communications strategy that celebrates key events at both the National Railway Museum and Locomotion?

About us

The Science Museum Group is here to inspire futures. As part of this strategic priority our Marketing and Communication teams have a critical role to play in increasing our reach, driving footfall, promoting our brand and ensuring our programming is audience focused.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager on a fixed-term, maternity cover contract for 13 months. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As Senior Communications Manager you will be leading the activity of the NRM and Locomotion communications team, with responsibility for delivering the communications strategy and achieving ambitious visitor numbers for both sites.

You will lead these teams in delivering engaging communications designed to celebrate a number of exciting events happening in 2025. These include the NRM's 50th birthday, the reopening of Station Hall and the bicentenary of the railways to be celebrated across both of our sites. In addition to these events, you will help to drive commercial return for our paid for offers and programmes including Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery and the Flying Scotsman VR Experience.

Your role will be essential in setting a culture of excellence and quality in all that we do and ensuring that internal comms are in line with expectations. You will work collaboratively with web and digital teams to align with museum objectives and messages to produce joined up comms campaigns across marketing, press, digital and social. You will use insight and data to continuously improve and evaluate all campaign outcomes.

About you

Joining us, you will have significant transferable skills that are relevant to a communications leadership role or existing experience in comms leadership, marketing management or a press/PR management role. You will have a positive and proactive approach to leading teams, collaborating with others, promoting new ways of thinking and building positive relationships across a large organisation.

Crucially, you will be a good communicator with the ability to write effective, interesting and persuasive copy. You will have experience of planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns and delivering an increase in footfall or awareness raising campaigns, in addition to experience using a CRM system and email marketing.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust as a Research Project Manager for the ColoCap Trial.

You will join a national study team being established across the UK and will play a key role managing the study at NHS sites in England. This is an opportunity to get involved at the outset, inputting into the study set up and approval stages and subsequently delivering this ground-breaking trial over the next 3 years.

The post holder will additionally be responsible for the day-to-day management of other research projects, studies and trials at the Trust as required. The Project Manager must be able to provide initial advice, guidance, and support for researchers so candidates must already be familiar with the regulatory environment surrounding research in the NHS.

The post may therefore be varied, with opportunities for oversight of several concurrent research studies across a potentially clinically diverse field. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous trial/study management or coordination experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research being able to prioritise competing workloads.

The right candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, a strong communicator, proactive and be able to work independently within a team environment.

Line management of other members of the team is required and national travel to support research sites may be necessary.'

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is fixed term till 30/09/2027.

If you wish to apply for this position as a secondment, please seek permission from your current line manager first.
• To provide proactive research advice and support to Investigators and research teams.
• To develop, set up, manage and deliver research projects and activities.
• To provide support for researchers with all aspects of sponsorship and governance applications and ongoing responsibilities in this regard (such as making amendments, reporting adverse events, identifying and documenting breaches)
• In association with research teams, to actively manage project specific activities, ensuring milestones and recruitment targets are met, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• To co-ordinate various management, steering group and project-specific team meetings to ensure appropriate progress against objectives is maintained.
• To act as a conduit for the project across the other relevant support departments including, but not limited to, sponsor, finance, funder, pharmacy, laboratory and clinical teams.
• To maintain research databases such as EDGE/CPMS records and assist with the development of research reports.
• To work collaboratively with wider R&D Teams, providing support to projects where required.
• To assist with securing additional funding and investments through different grant schemes, for the service to become self-sustainable.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.

Our staff benefits include 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme, Staff Discounts, Colleague engagement days, Cycle to Work Scheme, ABC Awards (Staff Recognition Scheme), beautiful campuses and free on-site parking (York, Middlesbrough, Gateshead).

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our English and Mathematics (ENMA) Department, primarily based at our York Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the GCSE English and Mathematics (resit), curriculum, fostering confidence and skills across various levels. The main focus will be on teaching GCSE resits for both English language and/or mathematics, with potential for some entry-level (pre-GCSE) learning.

2 full time posts and 1 part time post 0.8 FTE for the role.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage English language and mathematics resit programme and students at the centre
• Ensure compliance with all elements of the Study Programme and condition of funding requirements
• Implement the College quality management system
• Plan, prepare, and teach agreed contact hours to a high standard
• Support the development of resources and improvements within the department
• Manage student expectations through disciplinary procedures
• Contribute to cross-college events and marketing activities

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject
• Teaching qualification (Level 5 teaching qualifications accepted)
• Strong knowledge and experience in GCSE English and/or Maths and preferably entry-level qualifications
• Passion for fostering student success and engagement

For Further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Conservation and Collections Care Manager

Do you have significant experience in conservation and collections care with the ability to lead and manage a team? Would you like the opportunity to lead the Conservation and Collections Care team at the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon?

About Us

The Conservation and Collections Care team (C&CC) support all conservation activity across the collection and are responsible for establishing and maintaining conservation and collection care standards.

We are now recruiting for a Conservation and Collections Care Manager based at the National Railway Museum in York with hybrid working available. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week.

About the role

As the Conservation and Collections Care Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the C&CC team in York and Shildon, including project staff and volunteers. You will develop and train staff to ensure that they can deliver conservation programmes to a high standard.

You will be planning, monitoring and delivering conservation activity at the National Railway Museum and Locomotion, including interventive and preventive programmes, to ensure museum plans and statutory requirements are met within time and budget. Ensuring the appropriate quality of all CCC work is maintained. You will be responsible for the collections hazards management on site and as such will be the site Collections Asbestos Manager and Radiation Protection supervisor.

You will communicate effectively with museum stakeholders, securing and influencing their support and contributions; identifying and resolving problems; ensuring the wider museum and CCC team is kept informed and consulted as appropriate.

About you

Joining us you will have significant experience in conservation and collections care. You will be an effective project and people manager with the ability to direct, supervise, influence, motivate and coach interdisciplinary teams including volunteers, interns and other professionals.

Crucially, you will be able to use your communication skills to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have experience of reviewing processes and workflows to find efficiencies coupled with the ability to work well in a team and generate ideas and drive workstreams forward.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Are you a project manager with construction/built environment experience, who has delivered large scale and complex activity? Keen to lead major capital renewal and maintenance projects within historically treasured environments?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures. As the world's leading group of science museums, we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year.

Our Northern Museums in York, Bradford, Machester and Shildon are transforming - We are investing in our museum portfolio with number of ambitious Capital programmes at pivotal delivery phases. The programme of works is made up of a series of unique and challenging projects to renew and enhance our historic buildings and sites for the future of STEM.

About the role

As Capital Project Manager, you will utilise your specialist knoweldge to add value whilst leading complex capital works which focus on infrastructure improvement or aimed at the maintenance, conservation and repair of buildings and landscapes.

You will the manage delivery of multiple projects concurrently, across various project phases - including budgets, quality and programme deliverables - potentially across the four Northern museums. You will also ensure that projects meet all relevant statutory requirements and are fully compliant with all corporate policies and procedures.

Whilst based at our York site on a hyrbid basis, you will occasionally work across all our Northern museum sites in Manchester, Bradford & Shildon. Your role will be broad ranging, pivotal and influential - with the opportunity to make your mark in a museum environment, working behind the scenes on exciting transformation projects.

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you

You will bring experience of full life-cycle project management within a construction, property, building services or infrastructure environment. With strong influencing and relationship management, you have the ability to identify risks, advocate for high standards and challenge decision making where necessary.

You will hold working knowledge of current legislation and regulations covering building works, including CDM Regulations 2015 and ideally can follow RIBA plan of work. You'll also understand the challenging environment and competing priorities these can present.

By anticipating contingencies and proactively solving them, you can ensure projects are delivered on time, budget and to brief whilst managing various stakeholder viewpoints and setting realistic expectations.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

ROLE SUMMARY

You will oversee the successful launch, implementation, operation and maintenance of a novel digital planning solution for our Vaccines Research and Development’s (VRD) clinical testing operation based on the Appian AI Process Platform. This software, along with the associated business processes, will play a critical role in capacity planning and prioritization for VRD.  You will collaborate closely within cross-functional teams including VRD Program Management, CIHO Assay Leads, and CIHO Leadership to ensure a modern, streamlined and efficient clinical testing operation. Your contributions will be important to VRD’s clinical sample analysis operation and will help to ensure the advancement of Pfizer’s vaccine portfolio.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the Business Owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) of business software and supporting processes, ensuring their effective and accurate usage in the organization

• Partner with clinical study content SMEs from cross-functional teams to drive accuracy and integrity of data in the software system.

• Identify system and process weaknesses and implement solutions to maximize the value of business software and supporting processes.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement solutions driving efficiency and excellence.

• Responsible for business lifecycle management of the software using the Software Development Lifecycle (SLDC) or Agile methodology.

• Establish and execute a data dissemination process to ensure decisions are based on reliable and single- source data.

• Provide training to end users to ensure their proficiency and understanding of the software and processes.

• Generate reports for prioritization and capacity planning meetings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.

• Proactively design and seek solutions to improve resource utilization and effectively meeting project timelines.

  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in business process management or digital planning solutions

• MS in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience in business process management or digital planning solutions

• BS in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of experience in business process management or digital planning solutions

• Proven system and/or process launch cross functional leadership

• Change management experience on system and/or process launches

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience driving, managing and delivering results in cross-functional projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data analysis and reporting and visualization tools

• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement framework

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

None

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require occasional weekend and evening work to meet critical business timelines.
• This position may require occasional travel between Pfizer sites and other business-related travel.

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise or Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $117,300.00 to $195,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Information & Business Tech

Country

United States of America

Job Family

Commercial

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

GfK’s Global Account team is searching for highly motivated Sales and Client Service professionals to join our U.S. team in New York (can be remote). In this role, you will work with multinational accounts headquartered in the U.S. driving client relationships, developing new opportunities, and building new business. The position is within GfK’s Digital business and will initially focus on our core Point of Sale business.​   

You will...

• Own client relationships for an existing long-term account
• Develop new business opportunities at existing and new clients
• Drive value for clients through the implementation of POS driven insights and recommendations.
• Establish GfK as a trusted business partner with high ROI.
• Develop sales strategy including white spots, new business, and cross-selling opportunities
• Identify and address account needs through regular business discussions
• Assume a leading role in contract negotiations (renewal and new) including rate card based pricing and appropriate GfK discounting policies
• Develop proposals/offers to GfK standards including compliance
• Train clients on GfK POS tools, methodologies and core measurements
• Work with clients to ensure deliverables are optimized to address client needs. Manage deliveries with Global Operations. Review deliverables and present impactful data insights
• Deliver presentations/insights to clients on a regular basis as agreed in the contract
• Use CRM/CIDB for sales forecasts and related client financials

You have...

• 4 – 7 years of demonstrated, successful experience in sales/servicing role within the Point of Sale industry or using Point of Sale data in a research capacity for a manufacturer or retailer.
• Specific industry experience in Consumer Technical Goods including IT, Telecomm, Consumer Electronics, or Home Appliances knowledge is strongly preferred. Candidates with a background in CPG will also be considered.
• The ability to analyze and interpret data into meaningful insights for our clients, supported by outstanding presentation capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. We work in a highly collaborative, global environment, therefore effective communication and cultural IQ is critical.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• 401K Match
• Medical/ Vision/ Dental Insurance
• Work life balance- Hybrid or Remote schedule
• Tuition Assistance – up to $5,250.00 yearly
• 11 paid corporate Holidays
• Life / Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplier Discounts/ Plum Benefits partnership 

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!

Do you have great stakeholder and collaboration skills with experience of securing investment or funding?

About us
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is underway with its ambitious organisational strategy, Inspiring Futures, which presents exciting opportunities for a step-change in our fundraising strategy. You will join a successful fundraising team that has a track-record of securing multi-million-pound gifts from leading funders in the UK.

You'll play a key role in expanding our funder base, focusing on strategically growing our income to enable SMG to draw people of all ages to engage with science in an inspirational and informal way.

About the role
Focusing on Trusts, Foundations & Government (TFG) funders, you will support team to raise multi-million-pound income. Managing a portfolio of TFG funder accounts, you will work toward delivering long term, high-value strategic partnerships and significant renewals. You'll provide effective account management and tailored stewardship, whilst developing your own portfolio of new business prospects.

Collaborating with other Development colleagues and key project teams, you will identify opportunities to support or enhance your diverse portfolio. You will also assist the team by being organised and accurate, ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.

Contract: Full time, Fixed term contract until May 2025 - however there may be a possibility that we can extend the contract or make the position permanent at a later point.
Locations: We can offer a hybrid working pattern from our Manchester, York or London Museums
Salary: £31,500 - £38,500 per annum, experience and location dependant.

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you
You will have experience of securing high value investment with exposure to Trusts, Foundations and Public Sector bids. With great organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be able to work on simultaneous projects effectively and accurately.

You will also be a strong communicator with the ability to build fruitful and comprehensive relationships with colleagues throughout the organisation and across the grant making sector.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer
Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.