Charity Horizons

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Charity Horizons
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
If I could shout from the rooftops about Spoons, I absolutely would. They have been invaluable in providing us with any and every support we could imagine we d need. They have given us everything from trauma counselling to lifelong friends to just listening when I m having a bad day. I can t thank them enough for being the only service throughout this journey that has not let us down at all. I can t explain how much of a lifeline it s been through the first year of my son s life. Parent Spoons is a charity dedicated to supporting families through neonatal care. Their sole aim is to facilitate a community where families who have experienced neonatal care, can come together and feel safe in sharing their experiences and supporting one another. Do you want to form part of the team that support families just like this one? The charity was founded in 2015 by Kirsten Mitchell, after she sought support from other parents she met on the neonatal unit. Spoons evolved from the acronym: Supporting Families of Oldham Neonates and over the past 10 years they have continued to grow and now support thousands of families across Greater Manchester. With an inspirational history, and exciting future ahead, we are delighted to be partnering with this wonderful charity to find them a Fundraising Manager, someone to lead on income generation at this pivotal time. The Role The Fundraising Manager will lead on the delivery of a sustainable and diverse fundraising strategy. The main responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy and annual income plan. Growing sustainable income across all fundraising streams, predominantly Community, Individual Giving and Events. Building, nurturing and stewarding supporter relationships. Storytelling and communicating impact via social media, digital campaigns, supporter communications and community fundraising materials. The Person We are looking for a self-motivated, ambitious individual with a proven track record of delivering income from individual giving and community and events fundraising. The person should also have knowledge of other fundraising income streams. Additionally, you should have an understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and a keenness to keep abreast of fundraising best practice. Perhaps most importantly, you should be excellent at building relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You must be organised, driven and resilient, and able to multitask effectively in this varied and interesting role. We are also looking for candidates who are creative with the ability to write compelling communications including social content, campaigns and proposals. This role is a wonderful opportunity to build on previous success and shape the future of fundraising for Spoons to make a real difference to the families this charity supports. Why Spoons? Spoons is often described as a guiding light and a lifeline, and NHS colleagues say that without Spoons, parents experiences on neonatal units would be significantly harder. Joining the small, but mighty, team at Spoons provides a unique opportunity to become part of something incredible, something that will continue to help families across Greater Manchester at a time they need it more than ever. Not only is the team at the Spoons passionate about the work it does, but also puts huge emphasis on creating a positive working culture that supports staff and makes them feel valued in their roles. With a caring, supportive and ever changing working environment you will also receive a generous holiday allowance, a flexible working culture with sensible work-life balance and access to a range of professional development opportunities. Is ensuring every family in Greater Manchester affected by neonatal care has the compassionate support they need something you feel passionately about? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please note that this role requires an enhanced DBS. While this position is hybrid, it will require you to be based out of the charity s offices in Bury at least once a week and will involve travel around the North West region. Due to requirements to travel for this role, you must have a driving license and access to a vehicle. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Ripon Cathedral is a magnificent building in the heart of the stunning rural region of North Yorkshire. It is a place of mission and worship which welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year. The cathedral plays a key role as a major events venue and tourist attraction in the city. However, their dedicated team also work in partnership with other local charities to support the community, providing a range of educational programmes and activities. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their ambitious team, could this be you? The Role This new role of Fundraising Manager is a key part of the ongoing work to implement the Cathedral s strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will be vital in securing sustainable funds to support the Cathedral s ambitious plans for growth. Main responsibilities include: Creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy Leading and developing the existing Patrons Programme Developing a pipeline to secure grant funding from trusts and foundations Introducing and leading a new culture of legacy giving Increasing the average donation per visitor and growing individual giving The Person We are looking for someone with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies that deliver financial growth. You will have experience in one or more of the following income streams; Trust and Foundations, Major Donor/ Patrons and/or Legacy Fundraising. You should be experienced in working to targets and managing budgets and possess a sound knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation and GDPR. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You should also be able to write compelling communications, including applications and proposals. Previous line management experience is desirable, but most importantly, you should be collaborative, ambitious, and resilient, ready to drive projects forward. This is a diverse role with huge potential to build on historic success and shape the future of Ripon Cathedral! Please note that this is a permanent role, however we are open to discussing interim options which may be considered for the right candidate. Why Ripon Cathedral? Ripon Cathedral has a rich history stretching back almost fourteen centuries. Its development and growth over the last decade have been remarkable, and there are ambitious plans for the future. The team is forward-thinking and committed to a wide variety of projects, from installing solar panels on the Cathedral roof to continuing to support the excellent Cathedral Choir and providing opportunities for young people to benefit from musical training. This is an opportunity to join a team that is friendly, collaborative, and aspirational. The Cathedral offers a generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits, including staff discounts. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) is an established, highly regarded membership-based organisation. They promote the highest standards of practice in urology, with a reputation as a leading professional medical association. Their members are expert medical practitioners in the field of urology. Founded in 1945, they are excited to be celebrating their 80 th anniversary this year! We are delighted to be partnering with BAUS in their search for someone with a wealth of experience in leading on large scale events, a passion for event execution and an understanding of membership organisations. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, ambitious and passionate team. Is this the dream role that you have been waiting for? If so, we would love to hear from you The Role The Events Assistant will provide administrative and event delivery support to the Head of Events and the Events Coordinator in the planning and delivery of physical and virtual meetings, events and courses. This role is hands on and varied, involving everything from maintaining delegate registrations, liaising with venues and exhibitors, producing event materials, to staffing registration desks and supporting delivery onsite. The Events Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring BAUS events run smoothly and to the highest standards. Responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of BAUS s flagship Annual Meeting and a calendar of Specialist Section Meetings, Education Courses and virtual events. Maintaining accurate delegate and speaker databases, attendee lists and name badges. Assisting with event websites, mobile apps, social media and marketing campaigns. Liaising with venues, suppliers, exhibitors and delegates. Providing administrative support including processing payments, handling enquiries, and producing post event reports. Supporting set up, breakdown and onsite delivery of events (some travel and overnight stays will be required). The Person We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You will need to be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, with the ability to multitask effectively and demonstrate a high level of customer service. Essential experience, skills and attributes include: Previous experience working in an events environment, or completion of an Events Management course. Strong written, verbal and numerical skills. Excellent IT skills, with confidence in Microsoft Office, Zoom and Teams. Enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active, with strong problem solving ability. A genuine team player, able to work independently when required. Experience of marketing and social media, with creative/design ability. Desirable: Experience in conference based events and/or not-for-profit organisations. Knowledge of event registration and/or CRM systems. Why BAUS? BAUS adopts a welcoming, supportive and collaborative culture. It is a small, successful team that works closely together to achieve outstanding results for its members. Not only is BAUS hugely passionate about supporting its members, but it also places strong emphasis on supporting its staff and creating an empowering workplace, making it a wonderful place to work. The charity s benefits include an excellent pension scheme with a minimum 16% contribution along with 25 days leave per year, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 4 days at Christmas. The role is hybrid and flexible, and will require the successful applicant to work from the impressive city centre offices in London for 2 to 3 days per week. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then get in touch! Apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.