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Date Posted: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Date Expires: Friday 31st March 2017
Job Purpose:
To help raise awareness of the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40, through case-studies, research and campaigns.
We’re looking for a focused and intelligent individual who excels in a fast-paced, diverse PR environment and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference as part of a game-changing and influential charity. This includes embracing a variety of communication assets, from statistics to celebrities, and striving to maximise the impact of the organisation through all media channels. We value commitment and demonstrable work ethic, in addition to natural and intuitive PR abilities and strong creative ideas.
About the role:
This is a terrific opportunity for the right candidate to join a vibrant, highly motivated and talented team who share a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours.
The PR team’s primary function is to help raise the profile and strengthen the reputation of Brain Tumour Research through print, broadcast and online media, both nationally and regionally, in order to fuel the exponential growth of the charity.
The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the national and regional PR teams in writing and pitching stories in an engaging and concise way, promoting our key messaging and core campaigns. They will also track coverage and produce reports, enabling the team to work even more effectively.
The post is based in our Milton Keynes Head Office although attendance at key events in London and across the UK is expected as is occasional weekend and evening work
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Reports into: Head of PR and Media Relations.
Start Date: April 2017
Salary: c. £18k
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About Brain Tumour Research:
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer…yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research is allocated to this devastating disease.
This is unacceptable!
Brain Tumour Research is striving to fund a network of seven dedicated research centres whilst challenging the government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.
Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours.
Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.
Our objectives are
Help us fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.
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:
Sharon Stevens, PA to the Chief Executive, sharon@braintumourresearch.org
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Email:
sharon@braintumourresearch.org
Website:
http://www.braintumourresearch.org
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