Vacancies

Find out about the current opportunities to join our team.

Head of Research

Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time/35 hours per week 
Contract type: Permanent 
Salary: £49,000-£53,000 
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays 

Tommy's is at an exciting time with a new strategy and delivering against it to reach our goals. We need an exceptional and motivated individual to lead our research function. The post holder will ensure that our £2 million annual research spend funds the best work. They will lead funding, governance, public and patient involvement and work closely with the Director for Research, Programmes and Impact to support strategic delivery.

The Head of Research will understand the research landscape and the processes required for research funding and governance. They must also understand the role that the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) has in supporting this. The post holder will be a strong communicator who can build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, and work effectively to deadlines and under pressure.

If you have experience in the research funding environment, a strong commitment to patient and public engagement, and are a self-starter who can drive forward programmes of activity, apply now. 

How to apply

Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the role title as subject 

Please include: 

  • Your CV and a cover letter (max 2 sides) explaining your motivations for applying to the role and the skills that you would bring to it. 
  • Please also complete the diversity monitoring form and include in application. 

Download the job pack here

Download the diversity monitoring form here

Closing date for applications is Wednesday December 4th 2024.  In person interviews will be held in London..

Trustee and Member of Audit Committee

Tommy’s is the leading charity stopping the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. We’re looking for an experienced accountant to join our Board of Trustees and Audit Committee to support the successful delivery of our courageous strategy and ensure the charity meets its financial responsibilities. 

If you're an experienced finance professional, passionate about Tommy’s cause and looking for an opportunity to join a high-calibre Board where you can help shape and deliver effective financial governance, we’d love to hear from you.

Time Commitment: 4 Board meetings per year, 2 of which will be held in London. Plus 3 Audit Committee meetings per year.

About the role

To complement the skills and experience of the existing Trustees, we are looking for a new board member with expertise in finance. In addition to joining the Board of Trustees, the role will include a position on the Audit Committee. You will be a qualified account, with an excellent understanding of governance. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For further information please see the full role profile

Download the diversity monitoring form here

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Sian Dawson (Interim Chief Operating Officer) at [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 9:00 am Monday 7 October 2024

Interviews will be held on 14–25 October 2024
 

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Event Customer Service Assistant (Fixed Term)

Location: London, Hybrid 
Hours: Full time/ 35 hours per week  
Contract type: Fixed-term contract to 30 April 2025.
Salary: £25,500 - £26,406
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays

We're seeking an Event Customer Service Assistant to join the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) team on a short-term contract, starting in early December 2024 and finishing 30th April 2025, to provide event support in the lead up to LLHM 2025 on Sunday 6 April.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and gain fantastic experience in both the charity and events industry at one of the UK's leading mass participation events, which is owned and operated by Tommy's. The LLHM is the only closed road half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster, and this year's event will welcome 20,000 runners to raise millions for the charity sector.

The Event Assistant will provide excellent customer service to our runners, as well as managing and dealing with event enquiries, supporting over 550 charity partners, and helping to deliver a one-of-a-kind event alongside our partners, key stakeholders, community organisations and volunteers.

We are not necessarily looking for past experience in a similar role, but for transferable skills and personal attributes to deliver excellent customer service and be a good all-rounder with fantastic administration and communication skills. Overall, you should have a passion for the LLHM event and Tommy’s cause.  

The Event Customer Service Assistant will work closely with all members of the LLHM team and receive training and insight into how a large-scale mass participation event is delivered. This is a vital role and is integral to the success of the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.

To find out more about the London Landmarks Half Marathon please visit: www.llhm.co.uk.

How to apply

Send your full application to Cath Grove at [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on 18 November 2024.

Please include:

•    Your CV

•   A completed diversity monitoring form

•    A supporting statement that answers the following two questions (nor more than two pages):

Why do you want to work for the LLHM & Tommy’s? What is it about the role that appeals to you?

How will your skills, knowledge, and experience enable you to be a brilliant Event Assistant? When responding to this question please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

We regret that we cannot accept any applications without all 3. Please get in touch with Cath if you have any questions. 

Download the job pack here

Download the diversity monitoring form here

Maternity Consortium Co-ordinator and Engagement Lead (6-month Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment)

We are looking for someone who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and collaborative working. You will be a great communicator with experience of successfully developing and managing collaborative projects, along with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and networks.

Additionally, you will need to be proactive with the ability to work across different organisations and on your own initiative. You will have the skills to be able to absorb and understand complex issues and get them across in a clear and concise way. 

We need someone who can coordinate the planning, engagement, events  and policy activity of the Maternity Consortium. A summary of previous Maternity Consortium projects is available here

You will be a people person with a positive, warm style, who can support and motivate people and organisations to engage with projects.

Please note this role will be offered on either a 6-month fixed-term contract or secondment. The successful candidate will need to be able to start the role during October 2024.

Download the application pack here

Download the diversity monitoring form here

How to apply

Please submit your CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification to [email protected]

  • Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
  • CVs and supporting statements should be sent as attachments to an email in either Word or PDF format.  
  • The title of the attachments should be your first name, surname and either CV or supporting statement e.g. “Name CV”
  • Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
     

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2024
Interview Date: w/c  16th September 2024      


As we have limited staff resources we are unable to provide candidates with feedback about their applications. Interviews will be held online.