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Prospectus Manchester, Lancashire
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Family Support Worker to join their specialist Missing Service in Manchester. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced family support professional to work alongside parents, carers and families affected by complex safeguarding concerns, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for children and young people. This is a fixed term contract until March 2027, with the potential to be extended and if offering £26,100 per annum. This position will require travel across Greater Manchester, and surrounding areas (travel is expensed). For this role, we can also consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time hours, term-time only arrangements or compressed hours, for the right candidate. The successful candidate will bring demonstrable experience of working directly with parents, carers, children and young people, ideally within a family support, early help, youth work, safeguarding or whole-family setting. Whilst experience supporting parents of children who go missing from home would be highly advantageous, the organisation's priority is finding someone with a proven ability to engage and support parents and carers facing challenging circumstances and who understands the complexities that can place young people at risk. You will work closely with parents and carers of children who have experienced, or are at risk of, missing episodes, providing practical guidance, emotional support and advocacy. The role focuses on helping parents and carers better understand risk, strengthen communication and develop strategies that improve safety and reduce vulnerability. To be successful, you will have: Significant experience working with parents, carers and families, ideally within a whole-family or family-centred support environment. A strong understanding of child exploitation, including criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation, county lines, online exploitation and contextual safeguarding. Sound knowledge of risk indicators, online safety concerns and the impact exploitation can have on children, young people and wider family networks. Experience supporting families affected by complex and sensitive issues, using a trauma-informed and non-judgemental approach. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust with parents and carers. Experience working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector partners, including social care, education, health and police services. Excellent safeguarding knowledge and an understanding of current legislation and best practice relating to vulnerable children and young people. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of families. Additional requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. An active Enhanced DBS would be highly advantageous, although candidates willing to undertake the appropriate checks will also be considered. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard office hours where required. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Prospectus Corby, Northamptonshire
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the search for their Lead Officer and Society Secretary. The charity is the lead national organisation in England and Wales promoting and preserving allotments. Operating as a member-led co-operative, NAS represents a vibrant network of around 2,100 voting members and approximately 125,000 affiliate members. Through its work with allotment associations, local authorities, policymakers, and community growers, the Society plays a vital role in protecting allotments, championing sustainable food growing, and supporting thriving local communities. A Management Committee, comprising regional leads, the Treasurer and the Lead Officer, is responsible for setting strategic direction and making key organisational decisions. The Lead Officer oversees a team of seven staff and reports directly to the Chair and Management Committee. We are now seeking an inspirational and strategically minded Lead Officer to help shape the future of NAS. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected membership organisation at a time of growing interest in sustainability, community growing, and green spaces. The successful candidate will champion the Society's mission, build strong relationships with members, volunteers, partners and policymakers, and ensure the organisation remains influential, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of its membership. The postholder will have overall responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of NAS activities and services. They will play a key role in supporting the Management Committee, empowering regional volunteers, and ensuring the Society's strategic priorities are translated into meaningful outcomes. They will also lead on staff management, budget development and oversight, governance and compliance requirements, as well as identifying opportunities to strengthen the Society's impact, profile and long-term sustainability. How To Apply To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for the role and your experience within a leadership role within a smaller organisation. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
Prospectus Woking, Surrey
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Grants Officer role. Our client is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through strategic grant-making, research, and long-term partnerships, the foundation supports initiatives that address local needs and help communities to thrive. This role is available on a permanent contract and between 21-37 hours a week. The salary range is £27,700-£32,000 FTE, depending on experience. This is a role with flexible working arrangements, all staff attend the Woking office on Mondays and with the option to work remotely on other days. This postholder would need to have flexibility and ability to travel within Surrey. Within this role, you will deliver high-quality and accessible grant-making, with a primary focus on the three annual Main Grants rounds. You will independently review allocated Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and applications, undertake due diligence, advise applicants and prepare recommendations for funding decisions. You will work closely with the Grants Manager to deliver the Main Grants timetable and provide planned support to other foundation-funded programmes, including Green Health and Mental Health Scale-Up. The role also manages a small portfolio of funds, which may include one Area Fund. To be successful in this role, you will experience assessing written information against defined criteria and producing clear, balanced recommendations. You will have strong analytical, written communication, organisational and deadline-management skills. You will have the ability to apply proportionate due diligence, recognise risk and know when to escalate. You will have the ability to communicate with applicants and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You will have experience using digital systems and maintaining accurate, confidential records. You will have the willingness to learn Plinth. You will have a commitment to the foundation's values, equity, inclusion, and good grant-making practice. Desirably, you will have experience of grant-making, charity funding or assessment of voluntary-sector organisations. You will have knowledge of Surrey's voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector and community needs. You will have experience of outcome monitoring, programme delivery, site visits or applicant outreach. How To Apply To apply, please submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
Prospectus
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Our client strives for a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer and this charity works to give every man the power to navigate it. Now, through their £100 million appeal, the team are transforming how prostate cancer is diagnosed, treated and experienced by men and families over the next five years. A central accelerant for this transformation is philanthropic giving, and Prospectus is proud to lead the search for the new Head of Philanthropy. Head of Philanthropy Permanent £70,750 Hybrid working, remote and in-person working 4 days a month in the London Bridge office Closing: Tuesday 17th November 2026 The Head of Philanthropy will set the overall strategy for philanthropy with a £100m campaign, including how major and principal gifts will be secured, working closely with the Chair and Appeal board members. You will lead the strategic direction and overall performance of the Philanthropy team, ensuring the team delivers ambitious long-term income growth and will personally play a role in securing some of the biggest and most strategic gifts. The best person for this position will have significant experience in major gift fundraising with a strong track record of securing six figures and above, ideally within large-scale campaigns. You will have proven experience developing and delivering philanthropy strategies, including designing and implementing successful major donor programmes and will overall be a brilliant strategic thinker that is comfortable working to ambitious targets. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. We are committed to a fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment process. AI may be used to assist our teams, but no recruitment or hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with our client to help them recruit for a Corporate Partnerships Manager. The organisation is a charity which has pioneered a new way of working with children at the tipping point of need - building the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to flourish in their schools and communities, rather than following negative pathways. This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of circa £43,000 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in White City, West London. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate partners and corporate foundations, building strong relationships with CSR, Corporate Foundations and business contacts. You will be responsible for growing the value and duration of each partnership, writing renewal applications and proposals that move partners to larger, multi-year commitments. The charity are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser with a track record of managing and growing corporate partnerships, including five- and six-figure or larger relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience of writing successful proposals and renewal applications and of building relationships with senior business contacts. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. We are committed to a fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment process. AI may be used to assist our teams, but no recruitment or hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Contract: Temporary, 2 to 3 months Hours: Part-time, 21 hours over 3 days per week Pay: £13.45 per hour (+ £1.62 holiday pay) Start Date: ASAP Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading national children's charity in the search for a temporary Administrative Assistant to join their Youth Support Service. Please note that due to the access to vulnerable young people and their data, this role is subject to a basic DBS check and five years' reference checks . This is a fully on-site position based at Tewkesbury Youth Hub. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to support a busy frontline service that works with young people, families and partner organisations across the local community. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service, providing high-quality administrative support and acting as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Provide efficient and effective administrative support to Service Managers, Youth Workers and external partners. Act as the first point of contact at the Youth Hub, delivering a welcoming, professional and supportive experience. Manage incoming telephone, email and in-person enquiries. Coordinate meetings, diaries and service administration activities. Maintain accurate records, databases and electronic filing systems. Support the preparation and distribution of reports, meeting papers and correspondence. Assist with monitoring expenditure, processing invoices and financial administration. Order and manage office supplies and support the smooth operation of the hub. Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling sensitive information. Provide general administrative support across the wider Youth Support Service. Key Requirements: Recent, relevant experience in an administrative or office management position, ideally within a charitable or not-for-profit organisation, with knowledge of youth, family, or care services. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence dealing with a wide range of different audiences and stakeholders, including the public. Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and a completer-finisher mindset. Advanced IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel, with experience using databases and reporting systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately, with consideration of data privacy. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format. At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.
Prospectus
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Central London, 2-3 days per week in the office Salary: £29.67 - £33.08 per hour plus holiday pay (£54,006 - £60,198 FTE) Contract: Temporary 2-3 months Hours: Full-time Start Date: ASAP We are working with a respected organisation seeking an experienced People Partner to join their People team on an interim basis. This role has been created to provide additional capacity during a busy period and offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact across a broad range of HR activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders and managers, you will provide practical, hands-on support across employee relations, people operations, HR systems and reporting, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of a high-quality People service. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate a range of employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters. Provide pragmatic HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation. Maintain accurate employee records and support the effective use of HR systems. Produce and validate people data, reports and management information. Support learning and development processes and administration. Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and organisational change initiatives. Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with best practice. About You Previous experience working in a People Partner, HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role. Higher education experience Strong generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations case management. Experience providing advice and support to managers in a complex organisation. Comfortable balancing operational delivery with advisory responsibilities. Strong attention to detail and confidence working with people data and reporting. Able to work independently, prioritise competing demands and build effective stakeholder relationships. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied remit and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support a busy and evolving People function.
Prospectus
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
Our client is one of the UK's leading independent funders, committed to improving our natural world, securing a fairer future and strengthening the bonds within communities. Each year, the Foundation distributes around £50 million in grants and makes social and impact investments that help organisations create lasting social and environmental change. Its strategy focuses on three interdependent aims: Our Natural World, A Fairer Future and Creative, Confident Communities. Alongside funding, our client uses its influence, convenes and brokers alliances, and commissions research to drive systemic change and maximise impact. Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Foundation to recruit a Lead Funding Manager for its Creative, Confident Communities team. This is a maternity cover role and a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping community-led economic development and regeneration across the UK. Creative, Confident Communities seeks to strengthen the social, cultural and economic fabric of places by supporting local people to lead change themselves. The programme has three priorities: ensuring communities have the power to influence decisions that affect them, helping local economies work better for local people, and enabling culture and creativity to build thriving communities. The role Reporting to the Director of Creative, Confident Communities, you will provide strategic leadership for our client's Community-driven Enterprise and Regeneration priority. You will lead the development and delivery of funding strategies, manage a portfolio of significant grants, assess high-value and strategically important proposals, and build influential relationships across the sector. This is a role for someone who wants to do more than fund good work. You will identify opportunities for change, convene partners, commission learning and research, and help shape the Foundation's response to emerging opportunities and challenges in community-led economic development and regeneration. As a visible ambassador for our client, you will represent the Foundation across networks, partnerships and sector forums, helping to advance its mission and influence. You will work closely with community organisations, social enterprises, local authorities, anchor institutions, funders and other partners to support more inclusive local economies and ensure communities play a meaningful role in shaping the long-term development of their places. The role will focus on resourcing locally rooted enterprise, supporting community ownership and leadership, and strengthening the capacity of communities to influence economic and regeneration decisions. You will help catalyse partnerships and investment that enable communities to build resilient local economies and create lasting benefits for the people who live there. The culture at the organisation is collaborative, ambitious and deeply values-driven. You will join a supportive team that encourages curiosity, learning and shared leadership. The person We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional with a strong understanding of community-driven enterprise, local economic development and place-based regeneration. You may have gained this expertise within a funder, charitable trust, community organisation, social enterprise, local authority or the wider regeneration/economic development sector. Experience of leading impactful work that strengthens local economies, supports community ownership and asset development, or advances community-led regeneration will be important. You will bring excellent judgement, experience of strategy development, strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex organisational and financial information with confidence. An accomplished relationship builder, you will be comfortable convening diverse stakeholders, influencing at a senior level and turning insight into action. Most importantly, you will be motivated by the Foundation's mission and share its commitment to social justice, equity and community-led change. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible contribution to one of the UK's most influential foundations and help shape stronger, more inclusive and economically resilient communities across the UK.
Prospectus
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is recruiting for a leading animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and the people in their communities. Through preventative and community-based services, this charity supports animals in need while promoting responsible pet ownership and long-term change. The charity is entering its next phase - with a new strategy and a newly formed team bringing together income generation, communications, partnerships and volunteer activation. The Income, Audiences & Partnerships team has been designed to strengthen and diversify Mayhew's income base, build longer-term funding relationships and create a more sustainable financial platform for the charity's future. Prospectus is supporting the charity to appoint a new Trusts & Foundations Senior Specialist to join this growing team. Trusts & Foundations Senior Specialist Permanent, full-time/part time (depending on experience) London NW10 / hybrid (with role-specific on-site and external working as required) £38,000 per annum This role will lead the growth of trusts and foundations income, building and managing a strong and qualified pipeline of prospects and funders, securing larger and longer-term funding, and improving the sustainability and predictability of this income stream through high-quality applications, stewardship, reporting and renewal activity. Working closely with the High Value Fundraising Manager and colleagues across services, finance and impact, you'll develop compelling new propositions and cases for support to secure multi-year and strategic funding, while maintaining robust pipeline intelligence and contributing to accurate income forecasting and longer-term financial planning. The charity has an established fundraising base, alongside significant untapped potential to grow the scale, diversity and long-term value of its institutional funding. The postholder will play a central role in delivering the ambitious three-year income growth plans for trusts and foundations, developing new funder relationships while strengthening and growing the value of existing partnerships. The selected candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience of trusts and foundations fundraising, including writing successful applications and managing a busy pipeline of deadlines, reports and renewals. You'll be confident translating complex plans, budgets and impact evidence into clear, compelling propositions, and comfortable building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career with considerable ownership of the trusts and foundations area. To apply At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. To formally apply, you will need to complete a supporting statement by EOD on Tuesday 17 November 2026. If you require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
Prospectus
Nov 04, 2026
Full time
Our client is the UK's national LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness charity. Their mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person facing or at risk of homelessness or a hostile environment has somewhere safe to stay, and work with over 800 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online support. They are now recruiting a dedicated Supported Housing Manager to oversee their brand new LGBTQ+ service based in Lambeth. This role is offered as either a full-time or part-time (4 day) role. Reporting to the Director of Services, as Supported Housing Manager you will have responsibility for the day to day management of a new six unit LGBTQ+ housing scheme, working to create a safe, welcoming and psychologically-informed home environment for all beneficiaries. As Supported Housing Manager you will oversee a small, committed team of frontline staff, and will work to ensure that the support delivered is person-centered, holistic and to the highest quality. Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will ensure that team members fulfil their duties in safeguarding children and young people in line with company policies and will work in partnership with a range of agencies to achieve best possible outcomes for all service users. You will also provide training to professionals and support to LGBTQ+ people, ensuring that professionals are working in an LGBTQ+ informed and inclusive way. To apply for this role, you will be a collaborative leader with significant experience of overseeing supported housing services for a variety of vulnerable people. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ young people who have experienced homelessness and will have up to date knowledge of the welfare issues and housing legislation affecting vulnerable young people. Overall you will be a skilled communicator, confident working in partnership with a range of sector-wide agencies, and passionate about delivering high quality housing services for vulnerable people. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Suitable candidates will then be contacted for an initial conversation. Please note, the client is looking to recruit as soon as possible, so applications will be considered on a rolling basis. At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working for a fantastic organisation working to improve and enhance the lives of vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people, we would love to hear from you! Please note the client is open to either full-time, or part-time working (2/3/4 days a week), with one day working from home. The role will be working 1 Saturday a month but again, if you'd like further information about this please just apply with your CV initially and we can discuss in further detail.
Prospectus
Nov 03, 2026
Full time
Our client has been part of the Deptford community since 1992, working alongside people experiencing homelessness across South East London. Through practical support, housing and employment advice, mental health and recovery services, and dedicated support for women, the charity helps people move forward at their own pace. With demand growing and its strategy underway, this is an important time to join an organisation rooted in its local community and committed to building a sustainable future for its services. Salary: £56,721 Location: Deptford, SE8; at least three days on site each week Contract: full time and permanent As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll lead the organisation's fundraising strategy-protecting existing income while developing new, sustainable support. With fundraising making up £716,000 of the charity's £1.6m budgeted income, this is a pivotal role with real organisational impact. You'll lead a small specialist team but remain a hands-on fundraiser, with particular responsibility for growing individual giving, corporate partnerships and major donor relationships. As part of the three-person Senior Leadership Team, you'll also oversee communications and contribute to wider strategy, planning and decision-making. The organisation is looking for an ambitious, thoughtful and practical fundraising leader with a strong track record of personally securing significant income and meeting targets. You'll have proven success in at least two of individual giving, major donors and corporate partnerships, plus the confidence and ambition to grow the third. You'll bring experience developing fundraising strategy, managing budgets and forecasts, leading and supporting people, and overseeing communications. Above all, you'll enjoy building relationships, be comfortable making the ask, and combine strategic thinking with a sleeves-rolled-up approach. To Apply At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus
Nov 03, 2026
Full time
Our client is a charity that has pioneered a new way of working with children at the tipping point of need - building the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to flourish in their schools and communities, rather than following negative pathways. The team will recruit their new Head of Donor Development and Prospectus is leading the search. Head of Donor Development £58,000-£62,999 Permanent Hybrid from home and White City, London office The Head of Donor Development will build and grow a new portfolio of major donors, to contribute to the overall Philanthropy income of £4.5 million per annum with an initial target developed in co-production with the Director of Fundraising and Head of Philanthropy. This is a new role focused on donor acquisition - you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing new philanthropic supporters. You will build your own pipeline of prospects, focusing on donors with the capacity to give six-figure gifts, through research, networks and introductions from the charity's CEO, trustees and supporters. Over time, you will be stewarding and growing those relationships. The Head of Donor Development will have a strong track record of securing new five- and six-figure gifts from individual donors and private or family foundations. You will be experienced in personally building a major donor pipeline and of developing a fundraising strategy and delivering against income targets. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing and leading a team. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. We are committed to a fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment process. AI may be used to assist our teams, but no recruitment or hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus City Of Westminster, London
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Our client has been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years. They make sure children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful by running more than 650 specialist services across the UK, and campaigning to change the way the system works for the better. As the Supporter Care Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Supporter Care Team in planning, maintaining, and managing staff to ensure a supporter-first approach is achieved. This will involve building strong internal relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams, including Fundraising, Brand & Marketing, Retail, and others. This role will work closely with the Head of Supporter Care, Services, and Fundraising Compliance, and lead a team of six Supporter Care Executives. To be successful as the Supporter Care Manager, you will have proven experience in managing supporter care or customer service teams that put the supporter first. You will have proven experience of working within complex organisations or functions, and be able to evidence working and managing stakeholders at different levels. This person will need experience of monitoring performance and compliance, and be able to use data to improve services. This individual will also have managed others or small teams before. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Supporter Care Manager position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a Head of Fundraising. The organisation was founded by Elsie Fogerty in 1906 to offer a new form of training in speech and drama for young actors and other students. Their mission is to inspire, educate and train the changemakers of tomorrow to shape our artistic and social world. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £61,356 per annum. The postholder will work within a hybrid model based on the School's London offices. The School welcomes conversations about flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting colleagues to balance their work and personal responsibilities where possible. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering philanthropic income and managing relationships with current grant-giving supporters of the school. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of fundraising and philanthropy strategy, helping to secure sustainable income to support the school's ambitions. You will cultivate and develop relationships with existing and prospective supporters, securing investment and engagement in support of the wider institutional strategy. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant gifts and building strong stakeholder relationships. You will be able to demonstrate success in raising large six-figure donations through direct personal approaches, as well as supporting and coaching colleagues to make successful fundraising approaches on behalf of Central. You will be a highly effective high-value fundraiser with team management expertise and experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies. You will have a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, alongside the strategic thinking, influencing and relationship-building skills needed to grow philanthropic income and support the school's long-term ambitions. We recognise that relevant experience may have been gained across a variety of sectors and organisational settings, and we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and experiences who can demonstrate the capability to succeed in the role. Our Commitment to Inclusion At Prospectus and our client, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and other groups that are currently underrepresented within the fundraising profession. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive. Applications will be assessed against the essential criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or would like information in an alternative format, including accessible documents, large print or other formats, please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. We will be happy to discuss how we can best support you throughout the application process. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout your application. We want every candidate to have an equitable opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience appears to be a strong match, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a conversation to discuss the opportunity in more detail before you decide whether to make a formal application. We look forward to hearing from you.