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Location: Remote Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract: Temporary (3 months) Rate: £32.02 (London) or £29.21 (outside London) per hour, plus holiday Start Date: ASAP About the Role Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a prestigious higher education institution in their search for a temporary Full-Stack Application Developer. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance a university-wide attendance and engagement monitoring solution. Design and implement features using PHP (Laravel framework). Participate in agile development cycles including fortnightly sprints, whiteboard sessions, and code reviews. Collaborate with business analysts to shape requirements and write user stories. Write automated unit, integration, and acceptance tests. Support user acceptance testing and help define test criteria. What We re Looking For Recent experience in a relevant role, ideally within the higher education or public sector. Competency with PHP 8.0+ and Laravel (preferably Laravel 11). Strong SQL skills with MySQL, MariaDB, or AWS Aurora. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile workflows. Proven ability to write unit and integration tests. RESTful API design and integration. Frontend development experience with JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js. CSS experience with Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap. Demonstrable portfolio or GitHub projects. This is a great opportunity to take a niche product into mainstream usage and help make a real impact on student success. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format. At Prospectus, 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.

Our client is a welcoming and inclusive organisation where world-class theatre is produced and presented for many thousands of audience members each year, and enriching creative opportunities are shared and enjoyed by all ages and communities. As they launch their new vision and strategy for the next five years they will hire a new Development Director to lead fundraising plans around an exciting capital project. The Development Director will lead the Development Team and wider organisation to achieve revenue and capital fundraising targets and will develop and implement a comprehensive and ambitious fundraising strategy to secure financial support from individual donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. The postholder will play a key role on the Senior Management Team, maintaining relationships internally with peer leaders and board members. The selected candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising and will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking ideally within an arts fundraising setting. Capital fundraising experience and knowledge will be key too, with the postholder able to demonstrate a track record of telling compelling stories to captivate donors for revenue and capital fundraising asks. Above all, the selected candidate will be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, to match the ambitions and approach of the leadership team and entire organisation. 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. 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.

Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit for a new Family Centre Manager, to oversee their family centre based in Mole Valley. As Family Centre Manager you will lead and manage the daily operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. You will oversee a dedicated team of Family Support Workers and will develop partnerships and embed working protocols with relevant partners to deliver a range of targeted, integrated early childhood services. You will manage the collection and analysis of national and local data in partnership with the local authority and partners, to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the children's centre services and inform future planning using Early Help Management system (EHM). To apply for this role, you will have extensive experience of working with children, young people and families, and will have managerial experience in a relevant professional area. You will have experience of establishing and maintaining effecting working relationships with other agencies and professions and will have demonstrable experience in collating, analysing and reporting data from a range of sources and using this to make recommendations for performance improvement. Previous experience of using the casework management system Early Help Management (EHM) is desirable. 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. CVs are being reviewed 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 with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please note, this role will be based at the Mole Valley Family Centre in Dorking (with one day working from home, after successful completion of probationary period).

Our Client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life-changing eye health by supporting the work of Moorfields Eye Hospital and its academic partner UCL, and by funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative fundraising programmes. The team is looking to appoint a Legacy Development Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search. Legacy Development Manager Full time, 37.5 hours per week Permanent Hybrid £43,450 - £50,691 per annum The Legacy Development Manager will take a leading role in delivering and expanding the charity's established legacy fundraising programme at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. With responsibility for developing and implementing the charity's legacy marketing strategy, the postholder will lead multi-channel campaigns, steward legacy enquirers and pledgers, and manage the charity's free will programmes. This role will also line-manage the Legacy Development Officer and coordinate closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and finance to ensure effective promotion and administration of legacy giving. The successful candidate will bring specialist knowledge of legacy marketing processes and demonstrable experience of developing and growing legacy fundraising activity. You will have strong organisational and project management skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities, and confidence in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from supporters to solicitors. Experience of soliciting and managing high-value gifts or legacies, budget management, and working within a charity or membership organisation will be essential. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow an ambitious legacy programme that will make a significant contribution to the charity's goal of raising £10 million annually and delivering transformational projects in eye health, including the landmark new Oriel centre opening in 2027. 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 Femke Vorstman or 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. 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 is delighted to be supporting a youth charity in the search for a Head of Income Generation to lead their income generation team. This organisation supports young people to reach their full potential. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the organisation has been operating since 2000 and has impacted the lives of thousands of young people at their Academy in East London, and via a national and international network of partners who are trained in our approach. The Head of Income Generation will be responsible for leading income generation for the organisation and particularly focus on high value fundraising income streams including major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. Reporting into the CEO and managing a team of three, this role will work with the team to diversify and grow income levels. To be successful as the Head of Income Generation, this person will have experience in securing and managing income from either trusts and foundations, major donors, or corporate partnerships. They will need to demonstrate hands on fundraising and securing relationships or gifts of five or six-figure levels. Ideally this person will also have line 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 then please contact Rhiannon Mehta. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Income Generation position, please submit your CV 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 .

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling and stakeholder engagement? We are delighted to be supporting a national early years charity who are looking to appoint a Communications Officer to their central team. This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week), offered on a hybrid basis with one day a week in their London office and occasional travel to programme sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar & Cleveland. The organisation s vision is for all children to the strong foundations they need for life and learning. They work with families, communities and partners to improve support for children in their early years, to bring together communities and to create a more joined-up early years system. This is an exciting time to join, as they have just launched a nw programme in Middlesbrough and are set to launch another in Scotland. As Communications Officer, you will play a key role in raising awareness of the organisation s work with national partners and stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing engaging content across a range of channels, from newsletters and blogs to films, infographics and social media. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and regional teams to identify compelling stories, demonstrate impact, and inspire collaboration. To be successful within this role, you will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in content creation and copywriting. You will have strong editorial skills, with the ability to adapt your writing for a variety of audiences and platforms. You will be highly organised, with excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a team but will also be confident working independently and using your initiative. You will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different teams and locations, and a genuine interest in making a difference in the early years sector. 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.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a part-time Individual Giving Manager. The organisation reconnects people to nature by helping them to enjoy, protect and enhance their local rivers. Whether it s the Thames or one of its many tributaries, they offer inspiring ways for communities to get down to their local riverbank. Their aim is to rebuild the relationship between communities and their rivers, restoring river health and boosting wellbeing and community cohesion in the process. The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for building and growing the organisation s individual giving programme from the ground up. This role will deliver engaging digital and traditional fundraising campaigns, design impactful supporter journeys, and strengthen donor stewardship to drive long-term value. Working closely with colleagues the postholder will develop campaigns such as seasonal appeals which contribute towards the organisation s ambitious growth strategy. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in individual giving and charity fundraising, with a track record of delivering multichannel campaigns and securing income growth. Solid digital fundraising skills are essential, including experience with platforms such as Donorfy, Mailchimp, and JustGiving. The role requires compelling copywriting and data analysis skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role is a part-time, permanent position (21hrs) with hybrid / flexible working in their Guildhall office, City of London. The salary for this role is £24,000 to £27,000 which is a full time equivalent of £40,000 to £45,000. 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 then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Individual Giving Manager position, please submit your CV 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 is thrilled to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Donor Development and Legacies Lead to join their team. Our client provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, they deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with a salary of £59,739.12 per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London. The postholder will manage the strategy for the supporter development programme and stewardship for all donors who give under £10,000, meaning the role is responsible for all communications going to warm individual donors. The mid-value programme falls into the donor development programme. This role will also manage legacy marketing strategy. They are looking for someone with significant experience of fundraising at a strategic level with a proven track record in the planning and management against budget, timescale and deadlines. This must include knowledge about warm direct mail, radio, print campaigns, legacy fundraising and fulfilment. You will also have a good understanding of fundraising audiences and segmentation. 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. 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 are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a part-time Partnerships Manager to join their team. The society is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The society has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, they are one of the oldest economic associations in the world. The role is offered on a flexible part-time permanent basis (0.6 FTE) with a salary between £41,500 to £44,500 per annum pro rata with a flexible hybrid working model between home and their London office. The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the the society achieve its strategic goals by developing, managing and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. They will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors. They will work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing new income and business in terms of five & six figure grants and gifts from a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in pipeline management and writing high-quality applications. The ideal candidate will understand impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities. 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 Firas El Dib 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

HR and Operations Officer Location: Hybrid London Bridge office & remote working Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: £33,500 FTE Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking to make an impact in a mission-driven organisation? Prospectus is proud to be supporting an education-focused charity who are seeking a Temporary HR and Operations Officer to support the internal HR processes and operational functions. This is a key role providing day-to-day support across HR administration, payroll coordination, and general operations, helping ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Support HR processes including onboarding, contracts, leave tracking, and employee queries Liaise with payroll providers and ensure accurate data management Assist with recruitment coordination and compliance Maintain HR records and support reporting Provide general operational support across the organisation Contribute to process improvements and team collaboration About You: Previous experience in HR administration or operations, ideally within the charity or education sector Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to work independently and as part of a team This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate team working to improve access and outcomes for underrepresented talent across sectors.

Senior Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer Location: Hybrid Farringdon office & remote working Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Salary: £42,661 FTE Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for influencing policy and driving impactful campaigns? Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading UK charity who are seeking a Senior Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer to provide vital support during the launch of a major new policy campaign. This is a temporary 2-month role offering a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile public affairs and campaigning work that tackles poverty and financial insecurity in the UK. Key Responsibilities Provide additional capacity across campaigns and public affairs during a fast-paced campaign launch. Support project management and cross-organisational communication. Monitor political and policy developments relevant to the campaign. Help plan and deliver a parliamentary launch event on 30th October (must be available in London on this date). Draft and disseminate compelling communications, including press releases, blogs, and supporter emails. Contribute to digital campaigning efforts using tools like Engaging Networks. Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all campaign materials. Centre the voices of lived experience in campaign communications. Identify strategic opportunities and influential contacts to support campaign goals. Represent the organisation at external meetings and forums. Person Specification Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Experience in public affairs, campaigning, and stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with digital campaigning tools (Engaging Networks preferred). Knowledge of UK politics, parliamentary procedure, and social justice issues.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with its search for a Senior Partnerships Manager Corporate. There is a school attendance crisis with 1.7 million children missing more than 10% of their schooling each year. This figure has doubled since the pandemic. Children are missing weeks, months, even years of their education, severely affecting their future life chances. This charity looks beyond the classroom to tackle the underlying causes of school absence and get children back to school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes. This role leads the corporate partnerships team to achieve income targets and grow the opportunity pipeline. The postholder will shape and update the corporate strategy and operational plan, working with the Head of Fundraising and Communications on budgets. You will manage key partnerships, engage current and potential supporters, and ensure excellent stewardship through account plans. A key focus will be fostering a culture of new business development, identifying prospects, and mobilising senior volunteer support. The successful candidate will have proven experience securing five- and six-figure corporate partnerships and consistently exceeding ambitious targets. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and produce high-quality written materials. You will need to identify and convert new opportunities while effectively managing long-term partner relationships. The role also requires strong organisational, analytical, creative, and numerical skills, along with the ability to prioritise competing demands to drive income growth and maximise opportunities. 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 then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Senior Partnerships Manager Corporate position, please submit your CV 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 is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a new Trusts and Foundations Manager. There is a school attendance crisis with 1.7 million children missing more than 10% of their schooling each year. This figure has doubled since the pandemic. Children are missing weeks, months, even years of their education, severely affecting their future life chances. This organisation looks beyond the classroom to tackle the underlying causes of school absence and get children back to school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes. The post holder will be responsible for raising income from medium and large trusts and foundations, securing five and six figure grants. This is an exciting time to join the team, with the chance to build on an existing portfolio of supportive and long-standing funders. The role also offers scope for career development, with potential future line management responsibilities. To be successful, candidates will need proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, alongside a genuine interest in the charity s mission to get children back in school and ready to learn. Strong writing skills are essential for producing persuasive funding applications and reports, as well as the ability to manage a varied workload. The role requires a confident, approachable individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. 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 then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Trusts and Foundations Manager position, please submit your CV 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 is delighted to be supporting a large national health charity with their search for a Fundraising Manager Cheshire and Greater Manchester East. The foundation is the UK s leading independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases. For over 60 years, they ve raised vital funds to save and improve lives, support those affected, and back groundbreaking research from AI predicting heart attacks to potential cures for inherited heart conditions. As Fundraising Manager for Cheshire and Greater Manchester East, you will drive community fundraising and regional partnerships through building and stewarding relationships with businesses, fundraising groups, and high-value prospects, while proactively identifying new opportunities. Using their CRM system, you ll manage supporters effectively, meet financial targets, report on progress, and promote the foundation's campaigns to raise awareness and income across your region. The foundation are seeking a self-motivated, ambitious individual with proven experience of building strong relationships that deliver results. You ll bring excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a track record of achieving financial targets. Comfortable managing multiple priorities, you ll be data-driven and insightful in identifying opportunities, with the creativity and problem-solving skills to maximise income and inspire supporters. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. If you have any disability and would like assistance completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV 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.

Our client makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. They share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world on stage, on tour, in schools, on cinema screen and streaming at home. The organisation now requires a Senior Corporate Development Manager and Prospectus is pleased to partner on the search. The Senior Corporate Development Manager will set the strategic objectives of each partnership and ensure expert delivery of those objectives within the partnership term. You will negotiate partnership renewals, building excellent relationships with all levels of partnership contacts and monitor agreed income and expenditure budgets. Reporting to the Associate Head of Corporate Development, the postholder will capitalise on opportunities to evolve and grow income from current partnerships as well as working closely with senior members of the organisation to steward and cultivate new opportunities. This role requires an ability to hold a crucial partnerships position within a fast-paced and dynamic team of twelve, and the selected candidate will have extensive corporate partnerships experience with demonstrable success of generating six and seven figure partnerships. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and will have evidence of an entrepreneurial approach to inspiring and creative account management and of forming new corporate partnership propositions. 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. 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.