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Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious Scientific Membership Organisation to recruit a Scientific Events Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that delivers high-profile scientific meetings, bringing together experts from around the world to advance knowledge and innovation.

As the Scientific Events Officer, you will oversee the planning and execution of a diverse programme of scientific events, including conferences, panel discussions, and networking sessions. This role involves working closely with senior stakeholders, organising hybrid and in-person meetings, and managing all aspects of event logistics. The role requires travel (1-2 times per month, including overnight stays of up to 4 nights) and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Job Title: Scientific Events Officer

Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Office-based in London with hybrid working available (3 days in the office)

Travel: UK travel required 1-2 times per month, including overnight stays

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of scientific events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate speakers, venues, and logistics.
• Manage event budgets and oversee financial reconciliation.
• Maintain event records, manage invitations, and oversee registration processes.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and planning documents for committees and stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth delivery of hybrid and in-person events, including setting up venues and managing digital platforms.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Support additional scientific engagement activities, including international meetings and academic award ceremonies.

Person Specification

• Experience in planning and delivering complex, high-profile events.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and problem-solve under pressure.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience working in a scientific, academic, or membership organisation. (Desirable)

If you thrive on creating events that connect scientists and spark innovation, we would love to hear from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with DEBRA, the national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Following exciting and consistent growth in income generation over the past two years, the charity is looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Fundraising; someone to lead on delivery of the charity’s Trust and Foundations income stream, support the existing Director of Fundraising through provision of strategic oversight and leadership and ensure the continuity of fundraising operations.

Role: Deputy Director of Fundraising
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Terms: Full time, permanent, hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
Salary: £55k – £60k plus generous benefits

DEBRA was initially established as a patient support group in 1978 but has since grown into a national organisation supporting more than 3,800 members, to include people living with EB, relatives, partners, or carers of someone with EB, healthcare professionals and researchers who work with EB. The charity delivers community support, respite and specialist healthcare, as well as funding essential research to tackle this devastating condition.

The Deputy Director of Fundraising is a newly created role and the post holder will have full accountability for delivery of the Trusts and Foundations income stream as well as line management responsibility for an Individual Giving Manager, Runs and Challenges Manager and a Trusts Administrator. The post-holder will also oversee and support colleagues in these teams to hit their targets, work closely with senior colleagues and departments across all sites to meet targets and organisational objectives, as well as coordinating all monitoring and compliance requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in high value trusts and foundations fundraising or equivalent high value fundraising.
• Proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants and in writing successful multi-year funding bids.
• Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape and key grant-making bodies.
• Strong leadership, management and strategic planning skills, with experience in developing and motivating teams
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling funding proposals.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships with funders and high-level stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, able to interpret financial and impact data to support bids.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Access.

We’re also looking for someone who can demonstrate true commitment to the values and mission of DEBRA UK, with a passion for making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families affected with EB.

Closing date for applications: we will be interviewing people on a rolling basis so please apply at your earliest convenience.

To make an enquiry or to apply please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants: emma.bell@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk / 0207 759 7929

We look forward to hearing about your interest in this exciting opportunity!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are working with an international charity based in Birmingham to find a Senior Receivables Officer to lead the receivables team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of income and maintaining robust financial controls. This is a key role in the Finance team, supporting the wider organisation with high-quality financial reporting and reconciliations.

Job Title: Senior Receivables Officer
Organisation: International charity
Salary: £34,000
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working offered)
Closing date: Friday 11^th April 2025
Required: CV and Cover Letter

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the receivables team, ensuring smooth operations across multiple entities
• Producing timely and accurate bank reconciliations, income uploads, and rental invoicing
• Developing and optimising financial processes, including automated reporting using UNIT 4 & Excelerator
• Providing regular financial reports to senior stakeholders to support decision-making
• Assisting with statutory audits and responding to audit queries
• Liaising with fundraising teams to ensure income is correctly captured and allocated
• Delivering training for new finance staff and colleagues across departments on income
• platforms

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., UNIT 4, Excelerator)
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with key stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (desirable but not essential)

To find out more and to apply for the position, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are pleased to be the recruitment partner for Mildmay Hospital to find their new Programme Funding Manager who will focus on securing funding for both Mildmay’s international projects and the essential services provided by Mildmay Hospital in the UK. This person will lead on the income for their new, exciting and ambitious international projects, meaning that they will need to have the maturity and experience to work on a programme from its foundations.

Job Title: Programme Funding Manager
Organisation: Mildmay Hospital
Salary: Circa £45,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (4 days considered, Hybrid working)
Location: Shoreditch, London
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025

For nearly 40 years, Mildmay has specialised in caring for individuals living with HIV in the UK and overseas, and more recently, people who are homeless and in need of clinical care. Their mission is to transform and empower lives through the delivery of quality health services, treatment, and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and develop projects that align with fundraising objectives.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective grant-making bodies, ensuring timely and methodical cultivation.
• Lead on drafting well-researched, compelling funding proposals, in line with the overall fundraising strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality stewardship through regular updates, recognition of funders through publications, online platforms, and events.
• Support senior leadership and volunteers with their fundraising efforts, including helping them leverage personal and professional networks.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a focus on securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write compelling proposals and build strong relationships.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities and tailor proposals.
• Demonstrable project management skills, with experience of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of international development and healthcare, particularly HIV and homeless health is preferred.

This role is perfect for an ambitious fundraiser who is motivated and enthusiastic to take the lead in generating funds for a new and exciting international project. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be working in partnership with Stop Domestic Abuse, a charity delivering crucial refuge and community-based support to adults, children and young people in Hampshire who have been affected by domestic abuse. The role of Fundraising Manager is a newly created post, and will support the charities commitment to increased provision of advice, support and information as well as raising funds towards a new refuge center which will help some of the most vulnerable families in Hampshire.

Organisation: Stop Domestic Abuse

Position: Fundraising Manager

Reporting to: Director of Development
Salary: £35,482 – £38,224

Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days a week in Havant

Required: CV

Closing date: Please apply at your earliest convenience

Stop Domestic Abuse provide refuge and community-based support to adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. They support survivors to navigate the criminal justice system throughout all stages of their journey; they advocate for survivors ensuring their views and needs are heard and upheld; they also deliver one-to-one and group work for adults, children and young people to help them understand domestic abuse and improve their safety.

The charity currently generates the majority of its income via government contracts and grants as well as smaller trusts and foundations, but they would like to broaden their income base by developing partnerships with local and national businesses as well as growing the support they currently get from individual donors and the wider community. Interested candidates will need to have fundraising experience, ideally in a donor facing role involving outreach at networking events, presentations to local and national businesses and other similar activities. You must also have the ability to guide and shape strategy and work closely with the Development Director to set and achieve income targets.

This is a hybrid role, working within a small but very supportive and enthusiastic team and would suit someone who enjoys developing new ideas and initiatives, has lots of passion and enthusiasm and has the ability to build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters.

*Please note, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Stop Domestic Abuse is also a trauma informed organisation, and the work the charity does to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma, therefore please only apply if you are living free from abuse.

To explore this opportunity further or to apply, please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants. emma.bell@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Engineering Membership Officer (Part-Time, Remote – Yorkshire & Humber region)

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with an International Engineering Membership Organisation to recruit a dedicated and professional Engineering Membership Officer. This exciting role involves driving membership growth, providing expert guidance to both members and non-members, particularly those within the engineering sector, and supporting the development of membership strategies.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in building relationships and has experience in membership development or a related field, ideally within the engineering industry or an engineering membership body. While this is a fully remote role, we are seeking candidates ideally based in Yorkshire & Humber or the Northeast, as the role involves supporting members and employers across these regions.

Job Title: Engineering Membership Officer
Working hours: Part-time, 3 days a week
Location: Remote (Candidates should ideally be based in Yorkshire & Humber or the Northeast)
Salary: £38,850 FTE + £4,000 car allowance (pro-rated)

Key Responsibilities:

• Membership Growth: Actively promote and grow the organisation’s membership by engaging with engineering professionals and relevant stakeholders in the Yorkshire & Humber and Northeast regions.
• Membership Support: Provide advice and guidance to existing and potential members on professional development and qualifications, with a focus on engineering careers and accreditation.
• Employer Engagement: Work closely with engineering employers in the region to provide guidance on professional development, qualifications, and support for mentoring schemes.
• Collaboration: Work alongside engineering teams and engineering membership bodies to develop strategies that enhance membership growth and professional development within the engineering sector.
• Training and Development: Coordinate and deliver training sessions specifically aimed at supporting engineers’ career progression and promoting relevant qualifications.

Person Specifications:

• Proven experience in an engineering-related field, including civil, mechanical, structural, or other engineering disciplines.
• Experience working within an engineering membership body, professional accreditation organisation, or an engineering-led environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional development, accreditation pathways, and career progression within engineering.
• Ability to build relationships with engineers at all levels, including senior professionals, and provide credible career and membership guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present in-person and online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with databases.

If you are based in the Yorkshire & Humber or Northeast regions and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.