Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Corporate and Community Fundraising Executive Up to £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits Leatherhead, Surrey About the role: We are looking to appoint a Corporate and Community Fundraising Executive who will be responsible for developing relationships and stewarding supporters, with a particular focus on community organisations and individual fundraisers. The post holder will take the lead on managing the community fundraising programme whilst working with the wider team to support corporate fundraising events as well as providing account management to some regional businesses. Working collaboratively towards a "one team one target" the post holder will build and maintain the pipeline by identifying new funding opportunities, attend meetings with potential supporters and complete written applications What we're looking for: People-oriented and outgoing - you are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator - you will enjoy building relationships within the community, inspiring individuals, groups and organisations to support our work, and delivering engaging presentations and conversations that generate fundraising income. Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused - you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise with donors and communicate effectively about our work with children and families, and our strategy, is key. Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care, and competent in charity law as it applies to fundraising - you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide outstanding account management. You thrive working at a faster-than-average pace on multiple priorities simultaneously - results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. Confident use of MS Office and experience of using a CRM database - you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work. Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of working for a fundraising charity Why join us? We're proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we're committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times' basic pay. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Time off in Lieu. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Interview dates to be confirmed Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. For a full job description and person specification visit our website Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Director of Finance and Operations Up to £80,000 + excellent benefits Leatherhead, Surrey About the role: We are looking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations. This role is a key member of the Rainbow Trust Senior Leadership Team (SLT) playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the organisation's strategy. Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to advise on governance, regulatory responsibilities and financial planning for the charity as well as ensuring the smooth operations, logistics and infrastructure. The role provides the essential financial stability and operations to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing facilities, equipment and IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance. The Director of Finance & Operations will demonstrate the defined Leadership Qualities to ensure the team meets their functional targets whilst adhering to the Rainbow Trust Values. What we're looking for: A confident, independent approach to achieving goals with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and quality - you are comfortable with a broad remit and rapid shifts in priorities; you initiate practical solutions to ensure compliance with statutory accounting and registration requirements. A commercial director, educated to degree level (and a fully qualified member of one of the six bodies of the CCAB) - you have significant demonstrable experience in a commercial organisation and/or a charity at senior management level. A stimulating influencer - you will thrive setting quality standards and achieving success through your firm, direct and self-assured leadership style. A strategic, big picture thinker who works with a sense of urgency - you effectively weigh risk against benefit to make calculated decisions; and taking the initiative, you have the strategic understanding to implement IT and operational projects. Comfortable with pressure and challenge - your ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information adapting to your audience, will ensure that Trustees and staff are kept up to date on financial activity and are aware of any relevant issues. Why join us? We're proud to be a One-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we're committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times' basic pay. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Time off in Lieu. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website More information about us and our recruitment process can be found on our website. About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Closing date: 20 November 2026 Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. For a full job description and person specification visit our website . Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Family Support Worker - Kentown £27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits This role covers Lancashire- Preston and Blackpool. Weekly team meetings in Lancaster. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location : This role covers Lancashire- Preston and Blackpool. Weekly team meetings in Lancaster. Download the full Job Description & Person Specification What we're looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MS Office) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families - aware that being responsive to other's needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times' basic pay. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and complete an application form. Closing date: 19 November 2026 Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed For a full job description and person specification visit our website Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place at our Kentown Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application. There will be a requirement for a full current driver's license to accommodate team and family need and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Family Support Worker £27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits This role covers Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, and Middlesbrough. Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the North East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we're looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families - aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Additional information: Interviews will take place at our North East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver's licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.