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1 Thank you for your interest in the role of Corporate Partnerships Executive. In order to be considered, please your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to the HR team at The Equal Opportunities form can be found here: We recommend that you provide all documents in Word (docx) or PDF format. Your covering letter should detail the following: Why you are interested in applying for this post How your skills/knowledge/experience meet the requirements of the person specification Your current salary and desired starting salary Whether you currently have the right to work in the UK The closing date for applications is 8 April Interviews will be held on 16 April Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this day. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss your application further please contact the HR team at recruitment@alzheimersresearchk.org.

2 Job Description Job Title: Location: Reward Package: Post holder is line managed by: Post duration: Corporate Partnerships Executive Granta Park, Nr Cambridge Circa 21,000 per annum plus benefits Corporate Partnerships Officer Permanent Background and overall purpose of the job: The Corporate Partnerships Team at Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) is established and enjoying an exciting phase of growth. We are looking for a proactive and organised colleague to provide vital administrative support to the team, helping us to identify new prospective partners and build excellent relationships with our existing supporters. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Main tasks of the role: 1. Key responsibilities Support the Corporate Partnerships Team to research and secure new partners. Provide a point of contact for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity, making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise. Provide general administrative support for the team. Keep team records updated. Assist with ad hoc projects as required by team managers. 2. Securing new partnerships Research companies to identify previous charity partnerships and manage the team Google alerts to find new leads. Send information packs to new prospects and update Raiser s Edge with future actions. Monitor monthly database information from the Sporting Events Team and Payroll Giving to generate new leads for the team. Generating weekly reports for the New Business Manager and maintaining accurate records. 3. Supporting our partnerships Provide support for individuals within companies who are doing fundraising activities such as runs or skydives preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages. Manage online giving pages to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised. Monitor database information to make sure that all information about corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.

3 4. Administrative support Respond to incoming team enquires in a prompt and professional manner. Process cheque payments, BACS payments and cash received, and reconcile matched funding across multiple donation platforms. Fundraising stock management and distribution. Fundraising data management: adding new companies and individuals to the charity database and extracting information to help inform team strategy. Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, booking equipment and ordering merchandise. Update the team intranet and website pages and engage with supporters on social media. Process income and invoices and maintaining expenditure records. 5. Working with others Work with our Communications and Engagement team to issue regular newsletters and ad hoc communications for our corporate partners to engage staff members and motivate them to fundraise for Alzheimer s Research UK. Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events. Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team s needs are met. Work closely with the Fundraising Operations and Data teams to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly, and is adopting improved practices where possible. Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Corporate Partnerships Managers in line with the responsibilities of the post.

4 Person Specification Below is a list of the key knowledge, skills and experience required for this role. Please include details in your cover letter about how you meet these requirements. Education Level Essential Education to A-level standard or equivalent Desirable Education to degree level Knowledge Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. An understanding of dementia and its effects Skills Experience Personal Attributes Good oral and written communication skills Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks. Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience using Microsoft Office Experience working in a customer/client facing position Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills. Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues. Experience using databases Friendly and professional demeanour A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts. You work well as part of a team, but are proactive and can work independently. Experience working in the charity sector Experience using fundraising databases. Experience speaking to groups Circumstances Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

5 Useful Information Be part of a movement with the power to defeat dementia. Alzheimer s Research UK is the UK s leading dementia research charity. We fund innovative research with the power to transform lives, campaign for government action, and help people to understand dementia and the progress we re making with research. Our people are vital to our mission. Our pioneering spirit is reflected in the energy and drive of our employees all of whom play a key role in helping realise our vision of a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. Working for Alzheimer s Research UK, you can be part of a team that is: Funding world-leading research into dementia across the UK and beyond, with a Research Network of over 1,000 scientists, and key research initiatives aimed at delivering new treatments, preventions and improved diagnosis Providing trusted information about dementia to people affected and their families, helping improve understanding around the condition and the potential for research to defeat it Campaigning to keep dementia research on the political agenda, working to ensure government funding for research is a priority and that the environment is right for biomedical research into dementia to succeed Building a social movement behind our cause, connecting with thousands of people who are helping to power the fightback against dementia. We are a non-branched charity at an exciting stage of expansion and development. Our friendly, busy and dynamic office is based in Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge. We offer the following benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rated for new starters, part-time and annualised hour employees. Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave per year, pro-rated for new starters, parttime and annualised hour employees. For every 3, 6 and 9 years worked, employees will receive 1 additional day s leave (loyalty days) which will be added to their annual entitlement, pro-rated for part-time and annualised hour employees. Standard 37.5 hour working week, with a flexible start time of between 7.30am and 9.30am and a corresponding finish between 4pm and 6pm each day. 5% employer contribution of your annual salary into the pension scheme. Employee contribution of 1% from April 2018 and 4% from April Free private medical health insurance including the offer of a yearly medical health check. Income protection insurance and life insurance. Childcare Vouchers employees can salary sacrifice up to 243 per month. Cycle to work scheme. Discounted eye tests. Payment of professional membership fees. Access to Granta Park gym and exercise classes. Access to two restaurants in Granta Park. Access to Granta Park commuter bus from Cambridge or Whittlesford Parkway train stations. Free tea/coffee facilities throughout the office.

6 Who We Are Diversity Policy Statement Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. ARUK is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. ARUK aims to ensure that all employees, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status, or ex-offender status. Use of Curriculum Vitae (CVs) Our policy is to recruit and employ our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. All CVs received prior to the closing date of the role will be considered assuming that they are accompanied with a covering letter. Please note that CVs will be kept by Alzheimer s Research UK in line with the Data Protection Act Although we will endeavor to consider previous or speculative applications where possible, due to the number we receive, we encourage you to regularly view our website for upcoming opportunities. Shortlisting ARUK is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly. All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills test, presentations etc. Employment Checks All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, and two references satisfactory to ARUK and, if required, a Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Check.