Jobs | Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis

As a young, energetic and ambitious charity, we support people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and invest in research to find a cure. Do you have the passion and skills we need? We’d love to hear from you: Please get in touch.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Pulmonary fibrosis affects people from all walks of life, and we believe our team should reflect the diverse communities we support. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Current positions

Be part of a movement to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We fund research into better treatments, provide essential support to patients, and campaign for better access to care. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert, and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.

Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care, and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. In 2025, we launched an ambitious five year strategy (2025–2030) co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model, and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

We’re now seeking a proactive and talented Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager.

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a key role in positioning Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis as the leading voice in improving PF care. The postholder will take a leadership role within the Policy and Public Affairs team, providing strategic direction on our key policy priorities.

Working with the Director of Policy, Research and Involvement, you will lead the development and implementation of policy initiatives that align with the organisation’s strategic priorities including OneVoiceILD, our movement to bring transformational systems change to how NHS services are delivered across the UK.

This is a highly visible position, working in collaboration with healthcare and allied health professionals, commissioners, researchers, voluntary sector partners and within the wider respiratory community. As a member of APF’s Organisation Leadership Group, the PPA Manager will collaborate to drive operational delivery of strategic priorities, coordinating cross-team activity, support organisational communication and culture, and review risks, procedures and operational performance.

If you’re passionate about helping people with serious illness live well for longer – and want to be part of a dynamic charity making change happen – we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Location: Remote – regular travel around the UK, including the charity’s Peterborough office.

‍Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. (Part-time considered, minimum 4 days) Typically, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to maintain a good work–life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required, with time off in lieu.

Contract: Permanent

For further information about the role, please see the Job Description pack

First interviews (virtual): Wednesday 3 December

Second interviews (in person): Friday 12 December in Peterborough office

How to apply

We hope you’ll consider making an application. To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) to HR@actionpf.org highlighting your skills and suitability for the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description. Please apply by midnight on Wednesday 26 November.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

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Be part of a movement to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care, and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. In 2025, we launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030) co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model, and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

We’re now seeking a proactive and talented Senior Fundraising and Innovation Manager.

This position plays a key role in growing income, inspiring participation and building new ways for people to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. The Senior Fundraising and Innovation Manager will create and scale fundraising products, expand community and third-party participation and cultivate ideas that turn into measurable income. It is a role that combines strategy with action, identifying opportunities and testing them, through to launch, improvements, analysis and embedding them into the APF fundraising portfolio.

The postholder will own an income target, lead fundraising product growth and manage a team with their own income responsibilities.

Success means more supporters raising more money, in more ways, with clear journeys and deeper connection to APF’s mission.

This role will collaborate closely with the Senior Supporter Care and Campaigns Manager, and the Senior Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, as well as the Communications team, to ensure audiences receive seamless, coordinated journeys. Campaign planning, product launches and supporter stewardship will be delivered through collaboration and combined success measures to ensure fundraising activity is connected.

If you’re passionate about helping people with serious illness live well for longer – and want to be part of a dynamic charity making change happen – we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £40,000–£45,000

‍Location: Hybrid role - 1 day per week in the Peterborough office

‍Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Typically, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to maintain a good work–life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required, with time off in lieu. (Part-time considered, minimum 4 days).

‍Contract: Permanent

For further information about the role, please see the Job Description pack

First interviews (virtual): Thursday 11 December

Second interviews (in person): Wednesday 17 December in Peterborough office

How to apply

We hope you’ll consider making an application. Please submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) to HR@actionpf.org highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description. Please apply by Thursday 4 December at 12pm.

Be part of a movement to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

We’re now seeking a proactive and talented Senior Supporter Care and Campaigns Manager.

The Senior Supporter Care and Campaigns Manager leads how Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis inspires, engages and grows income from supporters over time.

This role ensures that campaign planning, donor insight and supporter journeys are methodically planned, purposeful and income driven. It brings together storytelling, data, stewardship and timing to retain supporters, create deeper connections with our audience and maximise giving.

The postholder will lead a proactive, organisation-wide annual campaign calendar, driving alignment between fundraising and communications, and ensuring APF invites supporters into meaningful opportunities to give throughout the year.

The role owns income targets across individual giving, in-memory, regular giving, direct mail and lottery, designing journeys that grow loyalty and lifetime value. It blends analytical discipline with personal fundraising, ensuring supporters are understood, valued and invited to go further.

As a senior fundraising leader and member of the Operational Leadership Group (OLG), the postholder contributes to organisational planning, cross-team decision-making and shared leadership.

If you’re passionate about helping people with serious illness live well for longer – and want to be part of a dynamic charity making change happen – we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Hybrid role - 1 day per week in the Peterborough office

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Typically, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to maintain a good work–life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required, with time off in lieu. (Part-time considered, minimum 4 days).