About The Role This is an integral leadership position where you ll drive the evolution and implementation of our people strategy, champion our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team. You ll lead a talented team, enhance our policies and practices, and ensure our people operations are aligned with our mission to support children, schools, and communities across the UK. You ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing ensuring our people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of Place2Be. Key Responsibilities • Lead and strengthen the People & Culture team, fostering a collaborative and high-impact environment • Advise and influence senior leadership and the CEO on strategic people matters and organisational culture • Champion our values across all people policies, processes, and communications • Drive operational excellence across recruitment, performance, employee relations, and engagement • Lead the implementation of our EDI strategy and co-chair the EDI Steering Group • Oversee employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback forums • Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding, and legal obligations • Manage the People & Culture budget and contribute to governance and risk management What We re Looking For • Proven experience leading a successful People & Culture function in a values-led organisation • Strategic thinker with a strong track record in policy development and team leadership • Trusted advisor with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change For a career with purpose, this is your place. Recruitment Process: As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 07/11/2025 1st Interview date: via Teams - W/C 17/11/2025 2nd Interview date: In person - W/C 24/11/2025 Our Benefits When you work at Place2Be whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here s just a few things we have on offer: Annual Leave that increases with service Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 5% contributory pension scheme Life assurance of four times your annual salary A comprehensive employee assistance programme Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) Wellbeing days to allow you some you time Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 22, 2025
Full time
About The Role This is an integral leadership position where you ll drive the evolution and implementation of our people strategy, champion our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team. You ll lead a talented team, enhance our policies and practices, and ensure our people operations are aligned with our mission to support children, schools, and communities across the UK. You ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing ensuring our people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of Place2Be. Key Responsibilities • Lead and strengthen the People & Culture team, fostering a collaborative and high-impact environment • Advise and influence senior leadership and the CEO on strategic people matters and organisational culture • Champion our values across all people policies, processes, and communications • Drive operational excellence across recruitment, performance, employee relations, and engagement • Lead the implementation of our EDI strategy and co-chair the EDI Steering Group • Oversee employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback forums • Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding, and legal obligations • Manage the People & Culture budget and contribute to governance and risk management What We re Looking For • Proven experience leading a successful People & Culture function in a values-led organisation • Strategic thinker with a strong track record in policy development and team leadership • Trusted advisor with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change For a career with purpose, this is your place. Recruitment Process: As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 07/11/2025 1st Interview date: via Teams - W/C 17/11/2025 2nd Interview date: In person - W/C 24/11/2025 Our Benefits When you work at Place2Be whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here s just a few things we have on offer: Annual Leave that increases with service Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 5% contributory pension scheme Life assurance of four times your annual salary A comprehensive employee assistance programme Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) Wellbeing days to allow you some you time Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About CoppaFeel! CoppaFeel! are the UK s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives. Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn t continue to happen. The Role The Senior Challenge Events Manager maternity cover role is crucial to ensure a smooth delivery of a busy portfolio of challenge events in 2026, forecast to bring in £2.8million - plus some planning for 2027. We need someone to step into this role to continue driving our growth strategy where we are one year into a three year plan. This department s work is vital for the continual diversification of our income, through expanding our portfolio of challenge events and recruitment of new participants. This department includes all of our third party challenge events, including the London marathon, as well as our bespoke CoppaTrek! programme. Leading a team of five, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to hit the ground running to oversee all events booked in, providing hands-on support for these events. Unusually, the Bespoke Challenge Events Manager (the manager covering the work on treks at CoppaFeel!, a direct report for this role) will also be a maternity cover role for the same period of time. This elevates the need for clean, organised and focused delivery of our events. The Senior Challenge Events Manager will also need to represent the challenge events team internally to integrate them into the wider organisational goals, contributing to a fundraising culture at CoppaFeel!. In addition to overseeing the delivery of 2026, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to prepare and plan for 2027, and work with other teams to successfully launch them towards the end of 2026. They will be required to create the budget for 2027 s events including all phased income and expenditure. As this is an events role, you will be required to attend events out of hours and can take TOIL according to our policy. This includes attending multi day treks which we host both in the UK and abroad. In 2026, there will be three multi day treks (June, July and September one in UK and two abroad) and two One Day treks (on weekends in June and September). There will be many challenge events in the Spring and Autumn seasons. Therefore, please bear in mind that as part of this role, you will be expected to travel and stay away from home for up to 9 days at a time. The benefit being you get to see some incredible parts of the world and meet amazing people. In terms of the office, it is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office two days per week. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Duties and Responsibilities Portfolio Delivery Deliver the challenge events programme and support the team to raise 2.8 million pounds in 2026. Oversee the planning and delivery of our CoppaTrek! Events to raise income target of 2.3 million pounds, with direct input and management when required. Oversee the planning and delivery of our Sporting Challenge Events, to raise £500,000, often attending events and supporting on-the-day when required. Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the portfolio of Challenge Events, driving the increase in the number of participants and revenue. Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the income from CoppaTrek! In 2026 and beyond. Manage the budget for the full events department, working closely with the Director of Fundraising. Maximise on any opportunities to improve our Treks and making them more efficient/sustainable year-on-year. Be embedded in the management of the treks day-to-day, to celebrity recruitment and retention, and volunteer management. Plan 2027 portfolio in line with growth strategy, and support Bespoke Challenge Events Manager with 2027 trek launch towards the end of 2026. Managing Key Stakeholders Liaise with and support all celebrities signed up for our treks, and potentially support in sourcing celebrities. Lead on the PR for challenge events, working with the PR and Marketing team to publicise events throughout the year, often working closely with high profile supporters to do so. Harness excellent relationships with key suppliers (such as Charity Challenge, our trek supplier) to ensure CoppaFeel! Receive the best support and prices for 2026 and beyond. Work with partnerships team to secure trek sponsors and support with year-round relationships. Monitoring and Evaluation Monitor, analyse and ensure donor journeys/supporter experiences are appropriate and successful for both Challenge Events and Treks. Ensure CoppaFeel! s events reflect sector trends and are able to compete with other charity portfolios where possible. Understand and advocate for supporters, inspiring them to engage and fundraise, ensuring our thanking and engagement strategies encourage long term support and repeat giving. Ensure ROI and key performance metrics are used to make evidence based decisions and are kept to the best we can manage. Report on events to the Heads of Department to update and alert them to all opportunities for cross team working. Team Support and Management Lead and inspire the Challenge Events Team to meet their objectives and live the CoppaFeel! values. Line manage the Challenge Events Manager and Bespoke Challenge Events Manager, and oversee the management of our more junior team members ensuring they have an annual performance review, learning and development plans, KPI s, and are supported to meet their fundraising targets. Champion cross team collaboration, finding a way to embed fundraising across the CoppaFeel! culture whilst also demonstrating an understanding of other team s priorities and strategies. Responsible for the knowledge of regulation relevant to Challenge Events including GDPR, Gift Aid, VAT and fundraising best practice. Work with the Head of Finance on budgeting, reporting, re-forecasting income and ROI. Produce progress reports as required to the Director of Fundraising. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead on initiatives to improve EDI across CoppaFeel! s challenge event portfolio, working close with our Senior Engagement and Inclusion Manager Support team with promoting diversity in participant recruitment, with a focus on engaging underrepresented groups. Ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, and staff. Administration Develop dashboards with the Database Executive for ease of reporting KPI s for Challenge Events and Treks at CoppaFeel!. Ensure systems are kept up to date including Beacon CRM, and CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive. Excellent record keeping at all times of all Challenge Events, Treks and communications on the CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive. Keep diary and shared calendar up-to-date, shared communications across the organisation including desk booking systems, People HR, Weekly Round Up and contribute to team meetings. Ensure excellent financial records are kept including invoicing, contracts for suppliers, cheques and cash collections, and team expenses, following CoppaFeel! finance policies. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential 4-5 years of experience working for a charity in challenge events Must have attended and completed numerous Treks and Challenge Events, representing a charity Proven record of managing a busy events calendar with numerous events Experience of providing excellent stewardship and donor journeys, inspiring supporters and making improvements on processes Experience of managing a team at different levels A creative thinker with excellent relationship building skills Experience of delivering strategies for Challenge Events, with a good understanding of opportunities in the marketplace Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets Excellent relationship building skills - from celebrities to fundraisers Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes Strong team-player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working for CoppaFeel! Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the fundraising team Desirable Experience of monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of fundraising activities, partnerships or programmes Experience of public speaking and presenting to different groups of people, both in person and online Experience of working with celebrities Application information Applications will close at 9am on 3rd November 2025. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date . click apply for full job details
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
About CoppaFeel! CoppaFeel! are the UK s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives. Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn t continue to happen. The Role The Senior Challenge Events Manager maternity cover role is crucial to ensure a smooth delivery of a busy portfolio of challenge events in 2026, forecast to bring in £2.8million - plus some planning for 2027. We need someone to step into this role to continue driving our growth strategy where we are one year into a three year plan. This department s work is vital for the continual diversification of our income, through expanding our portfolio of challenge events and recruitment of new participants. This department includes all of our third party challenge events, including the London marathon, as well as our bespoke CoppaTrek! programme. Leading a team of five, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to hit the ground running to oversee all events booked in, providing hands-on support for these events. Unusually, the Bespoke Challenge Events Manager (the manager covering the work on treks at CoppaFeel!, a direct report for this role) will also be a maternity cover role for the same period of time. This elevates the need for clean, organised and focused delivery of our events. The Senior Challenge Events Manager will also need to represent the challenge events team internally to integrate them into the wider organisational goals, contributing to a fundraising culture at CoppaFeel!. In addition to overseeing the delivery of 2026, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to prepare and plan for 2027, and work with other teams to successfully launch them towards the end of 2026. They will be required to create the budget for 2027 s events including all phased income and expenditure. As this is an events role, you will be required to attend events out of hours and can take TOIL according to our policy. This includes attending multi day treks which we host both in the UK and abroad. In 2026, there will be three multi day treks (June, July and September one in UK and two abroad) and two One Day treks (on weekends in June and September). There will be many challenge events in the Spring and Autumn seasons. Therefore, please bear in mind that as part of this role, you will be expected to travel and stay away from home for up to 9 days at a time. The benefit being you get to see some incredible parts of the world and meet amazing people. In terms of the office, it is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office two days per week. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Duties and Responsibilities Portfolio Delivery Deliver the challenge events programme and support the team to raise 2.8 million pounds in 2026. Oversee the planning and delivery of our CoppaTrek! Events to raise income target of 2.3 million pounds, with direct input and management when required. Oversee the planning and delivery of our Sporting Challenge Events, to raise £500,000, often attending events and supporting on-the-day when required. Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the portfolio of Challenge Events, driving the increase in the number of participants and revenue. Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the income from CoppaTrek! In 2026 and beyond. Manage the budget for the full events department, working closely with the Director of Fundraising. Maximise on any opportunities to improve our Treks and making them more efficient/sustainable year-on-year. Be embedded in the management of the treks day-to-day, to celebrity recruitment and retention, and volunteer management. Plan 2027 portfolio in line with growth strategy, and support Bespoke Challenge Events Manager with 2027 trek launch towards the end of 2026. Managing Key Stakeholders Liaise with and support all celebrities signed up for our treks, and potentially support in sourcing celebrities. Lead on the PR for challenge events, working with the PR and Marketing team to publicise events throughout the year, often working closely with high profile supporters to do so. Harness excellent relationships with key suppliers (such as Charity Challenge, our trek supplier) to ensure CoppaFeel! Receive the best support and prices for 2026 and beyond. Work with partnerships team to secure trek sponsors and support with year-round relationships. Monitoring and Evaluation Monitor, analyse and ensure donor journeys/supporter experiences are appropriate and successful for both Challenge Events and Treks. Ensure CoppaFeel! s events reflect sector trends and are able to compete with other charity portfolios where possible. Understand and advocate for supporters, inspiring them to engage and fundraise, ensuring our thanking and engagement strategies encourage long term support and repeat giving. Ensure ROI and key performance metrics are used to make evidence based decisions and are kept to the best we can manage. Report on events to the Heads of Department to update and alert them to all opportunities for cross team working. Team Support and Management Lead and inspire the Challenge Events Team to meet their objectives and live the CoppaFeel! values. Line manage the Challenge Events Manager and Bespoke Challenge Events Manager, and oversee the management of our more junior team members ensuring they have an annual performance review, learning and development plans, KPI s, and are supported to meet their fundraising targets. Champion cross team collaboration, finding a way to embed fundraising across the CoppaFeel! culture whilst also demonstrating an understanding of other team s priorities and strategies. Responsible for the knowledge of regulation relevant to Challenge Events including GDPR, Gift Aid, VAT and fundraising best practice. Work with the Head of Finance on budgeting, reporting, re-forecasting income and ROI. Produce progress reports as required to the Director of Fundraising. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead on initiatives to improve EDI across CoppaFeel! s challenge event portfolio, working close with our Senior Engagement and Inclusion Manager Support team with promoting diversity in participant recruitment, with a focus on engaging underrepresented groups. Ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, and staff. Administration Develop dashboards with the Database Executive for ease of reporting KPI s for Challenge Events and Treks at CoppaFeel!. Ensure systems are kept up to date including Beacon CRM, and CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive. Excellent record keeping at all times of all Challenge Events, Treks and communications on the CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive. Keep diary and shared calendar up-to-date, shared communications across the organisation including desk booking systems, People HR, Weekly Round Up and contribute to team meetings. Ensure excellent financial records are kept including invoicing, contracts for suppliers, cheques and cash collections, and team expenses, following CoppaFeel! finance policies. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential 4-5 years of experience working for a charity in challenge events Must have attended and completed numerous Treks and Challenge Events, representing a charity Proven record of managing a busy events calendar with numerous events Experience of providing excellent stewardship and donor journeys, inspiring supporters and making improvements on processes Experience of managing a team at different levels A creative thinker with excellent relationship building skills Experience of delivering strategies for Challenge Events, with a good understanding of opportunities in the marketplace Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets Excellent relationship building skills - from celebrities to fundraisers Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes Strong team-player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working for CoppaFeel! Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the fundraising team Desirable Experience of monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of fundraising activities, partnerships or programmes Experience of public speaking and presenting to different groups of people, both in person and online Experience of working with celebrities Application information Applications will close at 9am on 3rd November 2025. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date . click apply for full job details
Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position.There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Applications close on Monday, 3rd November. If you're interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin once suitable candidates are identified, and the advert may close early. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position.There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Applications close on Monday, 3rd November. If you're interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin once suitable candidates are identified, and the advert may close early. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover We're looking for a experienced, creative and versatile Marketing Manager with significant experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. They should be proficient with day-to-day marketing activities and data analytics and be able to turn creative ideas into effective advertising projects. Hay Festival Foundation Ltd. (HFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised charity. Based in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye, Wales, we bring together diverse voices to listen, talk, debate and create, tackling some of the biggest political, social and environmental challenges of our time. Hay Festival runs events and projects all over the world, from the historic town of Cartagena in Colombia to the heart of cities in Peru, Mexico, Spain and the USA. The charity reaches a global audience of millions each year and continues to grow and innovate, earning multiple awards over the years, including Festival of Sanctuary status from refugee charity City of Sanctuary UK and, in 2020, Spain's Princess of Asturias Award in Communication and Humanities. This is maternity cover for 12 months - the role is expected to start January 2026 How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact by an email. Summary The Marketing Manager is responsible for establishing campaigns to promote HFF and to encourage sales through multiple mediums. Driving real impact for the charity in commercial sales; building loyalty, and engaging in innovative ways working with advertisers, freelancers, and a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Developing creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public facing communications, print and digital. Main Duties: Communications and Marketing Strategy: To plan and deliver the marketing and advertising elements of this strategy to deliver ROI and impact; realisable and realistic. Plan, create and manage multi-channel marketing and advertising campaigns, ensuring they are fully integrated across all platforms, including website, print, mail, press, advertising, digital and social media. Devising unique approaches for each campaign depending on budget and priorities Ensure all campaigns are executed in a timely manner and to budget, measuring success against agreed targets and objectives. Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with the Executive Team about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets Audience Insights and Audience Development: Develop plan for audience insights and audience development strategies to improve planning, analyse trends and behaviours Track engagement and report on the success of campaigns using tools such as Google Analytics and Brevo, feeding back insights. Build target audience engagement across our feeds, growing our position as the world's most impactful literature and arts festival; increase footfall (new and existing audiences) Track audience behaviours through CRM and e-marketing Digital: Ensure day-to-day digital marketing and advertising strategy for Festivals, projects, products and campaigns, are integrated with wider activities, working closely with the team ensuring ROI and reach Print: Manage print production and distribution, including Festival print programmes to raise awareness, boost sales, managing ROI Brand and Design: Manage HFF brand application in all elements of role; ensuring brand templates, design and key messages are adhered to (inc merch design) Work with the production team to oversee design and commission site signage and branding requirements Support the development team in developing fundraising presentations and bids, developing collateral for membership schemes. Partnerships: Liaise with key Festival partners and speakers around our strategies, identifying additional opportunities for mutual promotion and support Support the Communications Director in key partnership development and seek new marketing and partnership opportunities to promote the Hay Festival via third party stakeholders. Creating and maintaining professional relationships with artists, audiences, sponsors and partners and ensuring that enquiries are dealt with promptly, accurately and willingly. Reporting: Provide regular reports and analysis to share with teams, and to inform board reports and funding bodies Other responsibilities: Responding to general enquiries by email or telephone. Organising own work schedule and being responsible for own time management Creating and maintaining professional relationships with other members of staff To promote and comply with current legislation and Hay's policies on Equality, Diversity and Health & Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others To take positive action to promote Equal opportunities in all aspects of work Observing organisational practices and defined policies, including equal opportunities, administrative procedures, internal communications, staff training and development. Undertake other duties as requested. Represent the organisation at meetings and events Person Specification We're looking for a experienced, creative and versatile Marketing Manager with significant experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. They should be proficient with day-to-day marketing activities and data analytics and be able to turn creative ideas into effective advertising projects. Essential: Significant experience in a marketing role, devising and developing successful marketing strategies and advertising campaigns. Deep understanding of marketing principles and techniques and the measurement of their impact and ROI Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate. Experience of CRM, e-marketing, ticketing, sales and box office related activities Ability to provide regular reports and analysis to share with the Executive Team Excellent copywriting and proofing skills- able to write accurate, creative copy with an eye for strong imagery and design aesthetic Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Experience of design, artwork and the print production process. Knowledge of budget setting and daily financial management An understanding of GDPR management and implementation A willingness to research the latest industry thinking on digital and social media marketing, advertising and comms techniques and apply where appropriate Passion for arts and literature. Desirable: Experience of marketing in an arts organisation Willingness to research the latest industry thinking on digital and social media marketing, advertising and comms techniques and apply where appropriate Welsh speaker
Oct 21, 2025
Seasonal
Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover We're looking for a experienced, creative and versatile Marketing Manager with significant experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. They should be proficient with day-to-day marketing activities and data analytics and be able to turn creative ideas into effective advertising projects. Hay Festival Foundation Ltd. (HFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised charity. Based in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye, Wales, we bring together diverse voices to listen, talk, debate and create, tackling some of the biggest political, social and environmental challenges of our time. Hay Festival runs events and projects all over the world, from the historic town of Cartagena in Colombia to the heart of cities in Peru, Mexico, Spain and the USA. The charity reaches a global audience of millions each year and continues to grow and innovate, earning multiple awards over the years, including Festival of Sanctuary status from refugee charity City of Sanctuary UK and, in 2020, Spain's Princess of Asturias Award in Communication and Humanities. This is maternity cover for 12 months - the role is expected to start January 2026 How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact by an email. Summary The Marketing Manager is responsible for establishing campaigns to promote HFF and to encourage sales through multiple mediums. Driving real impact for the charity in commercial sales; building loyalty, and engaging in innovative ways working with advertisers, freelancers, and a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Developing creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public facing communications, print and digital. Main Duties: Communications and Marketing Strategy: To plan and deliver the marketing and advertising elements of this strategy to deliver ROI and impact; realisable and realistic. Plan, create and manage multi-channel marketing and advertising campaigns, ensuring they are fully integrated across all platforms, including website, print, mail, press, advertising, digital and social media. Devising unique approaches for each campaign depending on budget and priorities Ensure all campaigns are executed in a timely manner and to budget, measuring success against agreed targets and objectives. Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with the Executive Team about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets Audience Insights and Audience Development: Develop plan for audience insights and audience development strategies to improve planning, analyse trends and behaviours Track engagement and report on the success of campaigns using tools such as Google Analytics and Brevo, feeding back insights. Build target audience engagement across our feeds, growing our position as the world's most impactful literature and arts festival; increase footfall (new and existing audiences) Track audience behaviours through CRM and e-marketing Digital: Ensure day-to-day digital marketing and advertising strategy for Festivals, projects, products and campaigns, are integrated with wider activities, working closely with the team ensuring ROI and reach Print: Manage print production and distribution, including Festival print programmes to raise awareness, boost sales, managing ROI Brand and Design: Manage HFF brand application in all elements of role; ensuring brand templates, design and key messages are adhered to (inc merch design) Work with the production team to oversee design and commission site signage and branding requirements Support the development team in developing fundraising presentations and bids, developing collateral for membership schemes. Partnerships: Liaise with key Festival partners and speakers around our strategies, identifying additional opportunities for mutual promotion and support Support the Communications Director in key partnership development and seek new marketing and partnership opportunities to promote the Hay Festival via third party stakeholders. Creating and maintaining professional relationships with artists, audiences, sponsors and partners and ensuring that enquiries are dealt with promptly, accurately and willingly. Reporting: Provide regular reports and analysis to share with teams, and to inform board reports and funding bodies Other responsibilities: Responding to general enquiries by email or telephone. Organising own work schedule and being responsible for own time management Creating and maintaining professional relationships with other members of staff To promote and comply with current legislation and Hay's policies on Equality, Diversity and Health & Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others To take positive action to promote Equal opportunities in all aspects of work Observing organisational practices and defined policies, including equal opportunities, administrative procedures, internal communications, staff training and development. Undertake other duties as requested. Represent the organisation at meetings and events Person Specification We're looking for a experienced, creative and versatile Marketing Manager with significant experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. They should be proficient with day-to-day marketing activities and data analytics and be able to turn creative ideas into effective advertising projects. Essential: Significant experience in a marketing role, devising and developing successful marketing strategies and advertising campaigns. Deep understanding of marketing principles and techniques and the measurement of their impact and ROI Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate. Experience of CRM, e-marketing, ticketing, sales and box office related activities Ability to provide regular reports and analysis to share with the Executive Team Excellent copywriting and proofing skills- able to write accurate, creative copy with an eye for strong imagery and design aesthetic Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Experience of design, artwork and the print production process. Knowledge of budget setting and daily financial management An understanding of GDPR management and implementation A willingness to research the latest industry thinking on digital and social media marketing, advertising and comms techniques and apply where appropriate Passion for arts and literature. Desirable: Experience of marketing in an arts organisation Willingness to research the latest industry thinking on digital and social media marketing, advertising and comms techniques and apply where appropriate Welsh speaker
Business Development Director Havant, Hampshire Full-Time, 37 hrs/week £57k £62k Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth and social impact? We re seeking an experienced Business Development Director to lead income generation and business functions for a dynamic charity. Key Responsibilities Lead on income generation, business development and fundraising strategy Secure funding, contracts, and new partnership opportunities Oversee contract compliance, performance and reporting Manage and inspire a dedicated Business Team Act as a senior leader, deputising for other directors when required Occasional evening/weekend work Local travel required About You Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, social care or public sector Strong track record of securing funding, grants or tenders Excellent partnership-building, communication and influencing skills Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery experience Commitment to equality, inclusion and empowering communities What s on Offer Salary £57k £62k Strategic leadership role with real impact Supportive, mission-driven working environment Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director Havant, Hampshire Full-Time, 37 hrs/week £57k £62k Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth and social impact? We re seeking an experienced Business Development Director to lead income generation and business functions for a dynamic charity. Key Responsibilities Lead on income generation, business development and fundraising strategy Secure funding, contracts, and new partnership opportunities Oversee contract compliance, performance and reporting Manage and inspire a dedicated Business Team Act as a senior leader, deputising for other directors when required Occasional evening/weekend work Local travel required About You Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, social care or public sector Strong track record of securing funding, grants or tenders Excellent partnership-building, communication and influencing skills Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery experience Commitment to equality, inclusion and empowering communities What s on Offer Salary £57k £62k Strategic leadership role with real impact Supportive, mission-driven working environment Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the marketing and communications team at King's during a transformative and exciting time in the school's history. With the development of our new junior school campus and the extension of co-educational provision across the whole school over the next decade, the way in which we visually represent ourselves - our successes, our mission and ethos - will be important. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer to help shape and deliver the visual identity of King's across print and digital platforms. From prospectuses and merchandise, signage and event branding, your work will capture the spirit of school life and reflect the warmth, vibrancy, and excellence of our community. This is a hands-on design role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a wide variety of projects. You will be part of a collaborative team, translating briefs into compelling visuals and supporting the delivery of our strategic communications objectives. Reporting to the senior marketing manager, you will work closely with colleagues across the marketing and communications team, namely the communications manager, digital marketing officer and director of communications, admissions and marketing. You will also support colleagues across the schools. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on site during term-time, with the option of working from home during school holidays with bursar's approval The successful candidate will: Be part of a respected global brand renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, culture of kindness and the warmth and vibrance of its community. Play a key role in developing and delivering our visual brand at a pivotal moment in the school's journey. Enjoy a dynamic and varied workload - from arts festivals and concerts to fundraising campaigns and major school events. Benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture. Skills and person specification: A relevant qualification in graphic design or a related field (degree-level or equivalent). A good understanding of design principles, typography, pantones, layout, and visual storytelling. Familiarity with the printing process, paper stocks, and finishes. Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite). A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing polished, professional work A warm, collaborative approach and strong communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the role. A team player who enjoys working with others and contributing to shared goals. An understanding of the independent school sector is helpful but not essential. A genuine interest in working in a school environment King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. Closing date; Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am Interviews: Tuesday 11th November 2025 To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website;(under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the marketing and communications team at King's during a transformative and exciting time in the school's history. With the development of our new junior school campus and the extension of co-educational provision across the whole school over the next decade, the way in which we visually represent ourselves - our successes, our mission and ethos - will be important. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer to help shape and deliver the visual identity of King's across print and digital platforms. From prospectuses and merchandise, signage and event branding, your work will capture the spirit of school life and reflect the warmth, vibrancy, and excellence of our community. This is a hands-on design role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a wide variety of projects. You will be part of a collaborative team, translating briefs into compelling visuals and supporting the delivery of our strategic communications objectives. Reporting to the senior marketing manager, you will work closely with colleagues across the marketing and communications team, namely the communications manager, digital marketing officer and director of communications, admissions and marketing. You will also support colleagues across the schools. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on site during term-time, with the option of working from home during school holidays with bursar's approval The successful candidate will: Be part of a respected global brand renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, culture of kindness and the warmth and vibrance of its community. Play a key role in developing and delivering our visual brand at a pivotal moment in the school's journey. Enjoy a dynamic and varied workload - from arts festivals and concerts to fundraising campaigns and major school events. Benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture. Skills and person specification: A relevant qualification in graphic design or a related field (degree-level or equivalent). A good understanding of design principles, typography, pantones, layout, and visual storytelling. Familiarity with the printing process, paper stocks, and finishes. Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite). A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing polished, professional work A warm, collaborative approach and strong communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the role. A team player who enjoys working with others and contributing to shared goals. An understanding of the independent school sector is helpful but not essential. A genuine interest in working in a school environment King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. Closing date; Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am Interviews: Tuesday 11th November 2025 To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website;(under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice We're seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of senior leadership in income-growth, strategic marketing and communications, sales, or supporter engagement. Position: Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice Location: Home-based. Frequent travel will be required Salary: £120k per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Lead with purpose to shape transformational growth We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke. We're looking for an Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice to help us grow our reach and impact. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in income generation and customer engagement to work with our Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to make sure our teams can help and inspire thousands more people make their best contribution to help tackle the devastation of stroke. As Executive Director, you will lead through relationships - bringing people together around a shared vision and inspiring colleagues to embrace digital and data in ways that strengthen human connection. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, you will support our team to create personalised supporter experiences that deepen trust, grow loyalty, and increase long-term impact. Together we'll make sure that everyone who gives to stroke feels valued and inspired through outstanding stewardship. We will see significant growth in fundraising income, volunteering, and advocacy that fuels our strategy, supported by integrated supporter journeys that make it easy to donate, volunteer, and campaign. You will have experience of shaping cultures and embedding supporter-centric strategies, with a proven ability to deliver growth through relationship-led fundraising and stewardship. With your expertise in supporter journeys combined with strategic vision and commercial acumen, you will be excited by collaborative working, unleashing talent and inspiring creativity to unlock new opportunities. This is your chance as a leader to make a transformational impact in a vital charity. You'll join a bold, values-driven leadership team committed to changing the story of stroke - and to building a movement that transforms lives. Apply today to become our new Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice at the Stroke Association. About Us The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. We provide tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. Finding strength through support. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we're happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you're able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Executive Director Giving, Executive Director Volunteering, Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Marketing Director, Director of Communications, Sales Director, Director of Supporter Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice We're seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of senior leadership in income-growth, strategic marketing and communications, sales, or supporter engagement. Position: Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice Location: Home-based. Frequent travel will be required Salary: £120k per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Lead with purpose to shape transformational growth We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke. We're looking for an Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice to help us grow our reach and impact. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in income generation and customer engagement to work with our Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to make sure our teams can help and inspire thousands more people make their best contribution to help tackle the devastation of stroke. As Executive Director, you will lead through relationships - bringing people together around a shared vision and inspiring colleagues to embrace digital and data in ways that strengthen human connection. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, you will support our team to create personalised supporter experiences that deepen trust, grow loyalty, and increase long-term impact. Together we'll make sure that everyone who gives to stroke feels valued and inspired through outstanding stewardship. We will see significant growth in fundraising income, volunteering, and advocacy that fuels our strategy, supported by integrated supporter journeys that make it easy to donate, volunteer, and campaign. You will have experience of shaping cultures and embedding supporter-centric strategies, with a proven ability to deliver growth through relationship-led fundraising and stewardship. With your expertise in supporter journeys combined with strategic vision and commercial acumen, you will be excited by collaborative working, unleashing talent and inspiring creativity to unlock new opportunities. This is your chance as a leader to make a transformational impact in a vital charity. You'll join a bold, values-driven leadership team committed to changing the story of stroke - and to building a movement that transforms lives. Apply today to become our new Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice at the Stroke Association. About Us The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. We provide tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. Finding strength through support. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we're happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you're able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Executive Director Giving, Executive Director Volunteering, Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Marketing Director, Director of Communications, Sales Director, Director of Supporter Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
18 collaborating disciplines. 1.4 million pages built. Millions of fundraisers, inspired. Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manger Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 plus benefits Grade: P2 Directorate : Marketing, Fundraising and Events Contract : Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 28th October 2025, 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two stage interview process. Interview date: From the week commencing 3rd November 2025. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Join Us in Beating Cancer Sooner: Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manager Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference in the world? At Cancer Research UK , we're on a mission to save lives through research, and we need your expertise to help us reach and inspire more people than ever before. We're looking for a Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manager to join our dynamic Marketing team and lead the charge in transforming how we understand and engage with our audiences online. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in a purpose-driven environment, where every insight you generate helps us fund life-saving research and support those affected by cancer. Your Impact In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our digital marketing team-designing and implementing cutting-edge tracking and analytics solutions that empower our fundraising and marketing teams to reach the right people, with the right message, at the right time. We're going to be rolling out server-side tracking , and your leadership will be key to its success. Whether you're already a stakeholder management pro or eager to grow in that area, we'll support you every step of the way. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the delivery of advanced analytics solutions across our digital platforms, ensuring accurate, actionable insights that drive fundraising and engagement. Owning and evolving our website tagging infrastructure, including server-side tracking. Collaborating with teams across Marketing, Insights, and Technology to shape solutions that meet campaign goals and enhance user experience. Translating strategic marketing objectives into robust analytics frameworks that enable performance tracking and optimisation. Championing the importance of digital tracking across the organisation, building understanding and respect for its role in our mission. Safeguarding the integrity of our tracking systems during website development and campaign rollouts. Partnering with engineers to design data capture solutions that fuel smarter targeting and reporting. Working closely with our Analytics & Reporting Manager to optimise our GA4 setup. What are we looking for? Experience working on large and complex digital analytics and tracking solutions Deep understanding of modern website applications (Next.js, JavaScript, DOM) Deep understanding of how web browsers work and data flows, is captured and processed High data literacy to query the data collected Understanding of data privacy and how what we track means to a user Expert knowledge of marketing tags including wider strategy, implementation and data policy (Google Marketing Platform, Paid Social, Display, Email) Strong stakeholder managements and able to articulate simple marketing requirements to complex technical solutions. An understanding of marketing data limitations and best practices e.g. attribution to be able to advise on correct reporting implementation and targeting Significant experience implementing and using Google Analytics reporting features including filters, goals, custom reports, segments and Ecommerce Solid understanding of different digital marketing channel targeting methodologies and corresponding measurement tools to inform tracking solutions Significant experience of providing solutions designed for use by nontechnical end users. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. Additional information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
18 collaborating disciplines. 1.4 million pages built. Millions of fundraisers, inspired. Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manger Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 plus benefits Grade: P2 Directorate : Marketing, Fundraising and Events Contract : Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 28th October 2025, 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two stage interview process. Interview date: From the week commencing 3rd November 2025. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Join Us in Beating Cancer Sooner: Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manager Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference in the world? At Cancer Research UK , we're on a mission to save lives through research, and we need your expertise to help us reach and inspire more people than ever before. We're looking for a Tagging & Analytics Implementation Manager to join our dynamic Marketing team and lead the charge in transforming how we understand and engage with our audiences online. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in a purpose-driven environment, where every insight you generate helps us fund life-saving research and support those affected by cancer. Your Impact In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our digital marketing team-designing and implementing cutting-edge tracking and analytics solutions that empower our fundraising and marketing teams to reach the right people, with the right message, at the right time. We're going to be rolling out server-side tracking , and your leadership will be key to its success. Whether you're already a stakeholder management pro or eager to grow in that area, we'll support you every step of the way. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the delivery of advanced analytics solutions across our digital platforms, ensuring accurate, actionable insights that drive fundraising and engagement. Owning and evolving our website tagging infrastructure, including server-side tracking. Collaborating with teams across Marketing, Insights, and Technology to shape solutions that meet campaign goals and enhance user experience. Translating strategic marketing objectives into robust analytics frameworks that enable performance tracking and optimisation. Championing the importance of digital tracking across the organisation, building understanding and respect for its role in our mission. Safeguarding the integrity of our tracking systems during website development and campaign rollouts. Partnering with engineers to design data capture solutions that fuel smarter targeting and reporting. Working closely with our Analytics & Reporting Manager to optimise our GA4 setup. What are we looking for? Experience working on large and complex digital analytics and tracking solutions Deep understanding of modern website applications (Next.js, JavaScript, DOM) Deep understanding of how web browsers work and data flows, is captured and processed High data literacy to query the data collected Understanding of data privacy and how what we track means to a user Expert knowledge of marketing tags including wider strategy, implementation and data policy (Google Marketing Platform, Paid Social, Display, Email) Strong stakeholder managements and able to articulate simple marketing requirements to complex technical solutions. An understanding of marketing data limitations and best practices e.g. attribution to be able to advise on correct reporting implementation and targeting Significant experience implementing and using Google Analytics reporting features including filters, goals, custom reports, segments and Ecommerce Solid understanding of different digital marketing channel targeting methodologies and corresponding measurement tools to inform tracking solutions Significant experience of providing solutions designed for use by nontechnical end users. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. Additional information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Development Manager We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned to the objectives of the charity. Hay Festival Foundation Ltd. (HFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised charity. Based in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye, Wales, we bring together diverse voices to listen, talk, debate and create, tackling some of the biggest political, social and environmental challenges of our time. Hay Festival runs events and projects all over the world, from the historic town of Cartagena in Colombia to the heart of cities in Peru, Mexico, Spain and the USA. The charity reaches a global audience of millions each year and continues to grow and innovate, earning multiple awards over the years, including Festival of Sanctuary status from refugee charity City of Sanctuary UK and, in 2020, Spain's Princess of Asturias Award in Communication and Humanities. This is an exciting time to join Hay Festival and contribute to an innovative strategy and a world leading arts organisation. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact by an email. Key Responsibilities Strategic Objectives: Lead, develop and implement a comprehensive corporate sponsorship and income generation strategy to sustain and grow Hay Festival Foundation's (HFF) programmes in the UK and internationally. Build long-term, values-driven partnerships that align with Hay Festival's mission and global reputation for cultural excellence and sustainability. Diversify and strengthen income streams through corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy programme Build, cultivate, and manage relationships with potential and existing funders, sponsors, and strategic partners. Act as an ambassador for Hay Festival, representing the organisation at public events, conferences, media opportunities, and sector forums. Interdisciplinary working across the team to ensure accurate representation and data use for all bids Sponsorship: Research, identify, and cultivate new corporate partners and sponsors whose values align with Hay Festival's mission and brand. Develop tailored sponsorship proposals, packages, and activation plans that deliver mutual value and measurable outcomes. Negotiate and secure sponsorship agreements, ensuring contractual clarity and alignment with HFF's ethical and sustainability standards. Secure significant, multi-year sponsorships to sustain the flagship festival in Wales and drive global support for international editions. Identify and convert smaller corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities to support specific HFF activities, programmes, and core overheads. Develop and implement an inspiring programme of cultivation events, communications, and engagement opportunities to build sponsor and donor relationships and retention. Individual Giving: Design and deliver the Hay Festival Legacy Programme, creating a structured approach to legacy giving and membership development across all Hay Festivals worldwide. Strategic Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead the development and delivery of the HFF Fundraising Strategy, covering corporate partnerships, major sponsorships, and other key income streams. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding policy, trends, and opportunities, benchmarking HFF's fundraising practices against sector best practice. Operations: Manage the development team, undertaking development staff PDR's. Ensure sponsors requirements are met at all festival venues at Hay Festival Wales, and maintain excellent working relationships with them through events, reporting and further cultivation meetings. Working with colleagues in the financial and communications departments to produce reports, and create fundraising promotional material for print, mailing programme, newsletters, websites and other media Reporting and Evaluation: Write and compile reports to funders and sponsors as required by contractual agreements. Providing ongoing reports to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and the Board on fundraising income, goals, and initiatives consistent with Hay Festival's short and long-term financial objectives. Working across and with the HFF team to deliver the HFF Strategy Other responsibilities: Lead by example, delivering promptly and professionally, upholding the HFF brand and reputation. Maintain accurate records and to input Hay Festival management systems, work transparently to support and demonstrate leadership relevant to charitable status Create and maintain professional relationships with sponsors, partners and funders and ensure that enquiries are dealt with promptly, accurately, and willingly. To promote and comply with current legislation including HFF policies including (and not exclusive) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; GDPR; Health & Safety and Safeguarding, in the delivery of services and the treatment of others. Create and maintain professional relationships with other members of staff Adhere to HFF Financial Regulations Ensure that fundraising follows good practice as laid down by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and those of the Charity Commission Charity fundraising: a guide to trustee duties - GOV.UK () Observe organisational values, culture and practices, administrative procedures, internal communications, staff training and development. Undertake other duties as required Skills Specification The Development Manager will be a self-motivated target driven individual who has an understanding of the funding landscape across the UK for charities and the cultural sector. Essential Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in securing significant sponsorships or corporate partnerships, ideally in arts, culture, or not-for-profit sectors. Strong understanding of corporate partnerships, brand alignment, and sponsorship activation. Knowledge of fundraising compliance, ethics, and due diligence. Skilled in research and analysis to identify new markets and partnership opportunities. Relationship Management & Communication: Excellent relationship-building and networking skills with senior corporate leaders, philanthropists, and public stakeholders. Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication, including compelling sponsorship proposals. Skilled negotiator, securing mutually beneficial, long-term agreements. Diplomatic, discreet, and culturally sensitive in high-profile engagements. Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership and team-working skills; able to inspire and collaborate across departments. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration to ensure joined-up delivery of sponsorship benefits. Able to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining quality and professionalism. Personal Attributes: Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented, with a creative approach to partnership development. Passionate about the arts, culture, and ideas, aligned with Hay Festival's mission and values. High integrity, professionalism, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. Willing to travel and represent Hay Festival in the UK and internationally. Desirable: Understanding of tax-efficient giving. Welsh speaker. Location Hay Festival office, Hay on Wye or Hay Festival office, London or remote working, are all options. If not located in Hay on Wye the post holder will be expected to regularly travel to Hay for meetings. The post holder will be required to be on location in Hay on Wye during festival periods. Accessibility and Inclusivity We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Development Manager We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned to the objectives of the charity. Hay Festival Foundation Ltd. (HFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised charity. Based in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye, Wales, we bring together diverse voices to listen, talk, debate and create, tackling some of the biggest political, social and environmental challenges of our time. Hay Festival runs events and projects all over the world, from the historic town of Cartagena in Colombia to the heart of cities in Peru, Mexico, Spain and the USA. The charity reaches a global audience of millions each year and continues to grow and innovate, earning multiple awards over the years, including Festival of Sanctuary status from refugee charity City of Sanctuary UK and, in 2020, Spain's Princess of Asturias Award in Communication and Humanities. This is an exciting time to join Hay Festival and contribute to an innovative strategy and a world leading arts organisation. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact by an email. Key Responsibilities Strategic Objectives: Lead, develop and implement a comprehensive corporate sponsorship and income generation strategy to sustain and grow Hay Festival Foundation's (HFF) programmes in the UK and internationally. Build long-term, values-driven partnerships that align with Hay Festival's mission and global reputation for cultural excellence and sustainability. Diversify and strengthen income streams through corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy programme Build, cultivate, and manage relationships with potential and existing funders, sponsors, and strategic partners. Act as an ambassador for Hay Festival, representing the organisation at public events, conferences, media opportunities, and sector forums. Interdisciplinary working across the team to ensure accurate representation and data use for all bids Sponsorship: Research, identify, and cultivate new corporate partners and sponsors whose values align with Hay Festival's mission and brand. Develop tailored sponsorship proposals, packages, and activation plans that deliver mutual value and measurable outcomes. Negotiate and secure sponsorship agreements, ensuring contractual clarity and alignment with HFF's ethical and sustainability standards. Secure significant, multi-year sponsorships to sustain the flagship festival in Wales and drive global support for international editions. Identify and convert smaller corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities to support specific HFF activities, programmes, and core overheads. Develop and implement an inspiring programme of cultivation events, communications, and engagement opportunities to build sponsor and donor relationships and retention. Individual Giving: Design and deliver the Hay Festival Legacy Programme, creating a structured approach to legacy giving and membership development across all Hay Festivals worldwide. Strategic Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead the development and delivery of the HFF Fundraising Strategy, covering corporate partnerships, major sponsorships, and other key income streams. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding policy, trends, and opportunities, benchmarking HFF's fundraising practices against sector best practice. Operations: Manage the development team, undertaking development staff PDR's. Ensure sponsors requirements are met at all festival venues at Hay Festival Wales, and maintain excellent working relationships with them through events, reporting and further cultivation meetings. Working with colleagues in the financial and communications departments to produce reports, and create fundraising promotional material for print, mailing programme, newsletters, websites and other media Reporting and Evaluation: Write and compile reports to funders and sponsors as required by contractual agreements. Providing ongoing reports to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and the Board on fundraising income, goals, and initiatives consistent with Hay Festival's short and long-term financial objectives. Working across and with the HFF team to deliver the HFF Strategy Other responsibilities: Lead by example, delivering promptly and professionally, upholding the HFF brand and reputation. Maintain accurate records and to input Hay Festival management systems, work transparently to support and demonstrate leadership relevant to charitable status Create and maintain professional relationships with sponsors, partners and funders and ensure that enquiries are dealt with promptly, accurately, and willingly. To promote and comply with current legislation including HFF policies including (and not exclusive) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; GDPR; Health & Safety and Safeguarding, in the delivery of services and the treatment of others. Create and maintain professional relationships with other members of staff Adhere to HFF Financial Regulations Ensure that fundraising follows good practice as laid down by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and those of the Charity Commission Charity fundraising: a guide to trustee duties - GOV.UK () Observe organisational values, culture and practices, administrative procedures, internal communications, staff training and development. Undertake other duties as required Skills Specification The Development Manager will be a self-motivated target driven individual who has an understanding of the funding landscape across the UK for charities and the cultural sector. Essential Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in securing significant sponsorships or corporate partnerships, ideally in arts, culture, or not-for-profit sectors. Strong understanding of corporate partnerships, brand alignment, and sponsorship activation. Knowledge of fundraising compliance, ethics, and due diligence. Skilled in research and analysis to identify new markets and partnership opportunities. Relationship Management & Communication: Excellent relationship-building and networking skills with senior corporate leaders, philanthropists, and public stakeholders. Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication, including compelling sponsorship proposals. Skilled negotiator, securing mutually beneficial, long-term agreements. Diplomatic, discreet, and culturally sensitive in high-profile engagements. Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership and team-working skills; able to inspire and collaborate across departments. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration to ensure joined-up delivery of sponsorship benefits. Able to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining quality and professionalism. Personal Attributes: Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented, with a creative approach to partnership development. Passionate about the arts, culture, and ideas, aligned with Hay Festival's mission and values. High integrity, professionalism, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. Willing to travel and represent Hay Festival in the UK and internationally. Desirable: Understanding of tax-efficient giving. Welsh speaker. Location Hay Festival office, Hay on Wye or Hay Festival office, London or remote working, are all options. If not located in Hay on Wye the post holder will be expected to regularly travel to Hay for meetings. The post holder will be required to be on location in Hay on Wye during festival periods. Accessibility and Inclusivity We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.
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 funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a Development assistant, and Prospectus is leading the search. Development assistant Full time, 37.5 hours per week Permanent Hybrid £27,007 - £29,191 per annum The Development assistant will play a vital role in supporting the charity's ambitious fundraising programme at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Director of development and communications and the wider philanthropy team, the postholder will manage varied responsibilities, including providing administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and contributing to key projects supporting the delivery of high-quality supporter stewardship and major fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will bring excellent organisational and project management skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and confidence in building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrable experience working to deadlines in a busy environment. While previous experience in a charity, fundraising, or membership organisation is desirable, what matters most is your enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to the charity's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience with a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team raising vital funds for transformational work in eye health. 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 at . 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.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
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 funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a Development assistant, and Prospectus is leading the search. Development assistant Full time, 37.5 hours per week Permanent Hybrid £27,007 - £29,191 per annum The Development assistant will play a vital role in supporting the charity's ambitious fundraising programme at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Director of development and communications and the wider philanthropy team, the postholder will manage varied responsibilities, including providing administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and contributing to key projects supporting the delivery of high-quality supporter stewardship and major fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will bring excellent organisational and project management skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and confidence in building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrable experience working to deadlines in a busy environment. While previous experience in a charity, fundraising, or membership organisation is desirable, what matters most is your enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to the charity's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience with a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team raising vital funds for transformational work in eye health. 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 at . 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.
Location - Hybrid/Central London Contract - Full-time (35 hours p/w) permanent contract. Open to 4-days (28 hours p/w). Salary - £42,640 per annum Reporting to - Head of Trusts & Foundations Deadline - Sunday 2nd November 2025 Interviews: First interviews w.c. 24th November in person at our Central London office, with a short task. Second interviews w.c. 2nd December in person at our Central London office. Application Guide Here's a short guide to make the application process easier. You don't need to read this entire guide to apply. Feel free to skim or skip to the sections that interest you. It's just here to help, if you need it. Who we are Hello, we're Hubbub. We're an environmental charity making sustainability second nature. We work with organisations who know they can't afford to stand still on sustainability and believe in the potential for creative ideas to make a difference. We help our partners to: Design and deliver behaviour change programmes with measurable results Get cut-through on their campaigns, with award-winning design and communications Create strong community partnerships that drive local change and build brand trust Nurture a culture of sustainability through employee engagement Measure and communicate the impact of their sustainability work, so they can share their progress with confidence Our Values Give a damn about the environment: it's authentically at the heart of everything we do because we're committed to taking action on climate change and the environment. We care about the difference we make and are honest about our impact. Curious: have an interest in people, places, trends, politics and the world we live in. Asks questions, seeks knowledge and has self direction to discover the answers. We have an eye for detail and intuition to see opportunities. Always explores new ways to engage wider communities meaningfully. Entrepreneurial: leads the way. Embraces flexibility to achieve our charitable purpose. Nimble and brave enough to take risks to experiment without fear. Proud of independent spirit. Takes initiative and responsibility. Creative: Re-imagines everything and enables people to see things differently. Trusts intuition and brings magic to everyday. Continually challenges the way things are. Playful: positive and playful to connect people, catch imaginations and make people smile, because the world is serious enough. For Everyone: Creating ways to include everyone in climate action, breaking down barriers and making it worthwhile too. It's built into who we are and everything we do. The Role Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser to join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity's growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub's annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub's projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub's strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database ( Pipedrive ), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You're motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You're open to taking risks and learning from failure. You're an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders' motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You're confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You're collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You'll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub's success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Hubbub is committed to creating a workplace where anyone and everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from the following groups who are currently underrepresented in the environmental sector and our team: people who are working class or from a working-class background people of colour or racially/ethnically minoritised groups. The Package Flexible working - We trust our team to do a good job and be committed, and how they do that is up to them! We're currently asking the team to come to our wonderful Somerset House office one-day per week. Our core hours are 10am-4pm, but we are flexible to suit people's needs. Flexible working also includes any reasonable adjustments required to enable each person at Hubbub to work to the best of their abilities. Wellbeing - Our team's wellbeing is crucial and we take a holistic approach, aiming to provide clarity of expectations, achievable workloads and a psychologically safe working environment where anyone can thrive. Our residency at Somerset House allows us access to free counselling sessions for all of Hubbub staff. Training and Development - We're committed to the development of our team. We have an agile goal setting process with clear lines for progression. We offer ongoing professional development through coaching and a generous training budget. Away Days & Socials - We all get together at least twice a year for Away Days, with activities ranging from a fun overnight stay at an eco-resort in the English countryside to kayaking on Camden Canal. We also run regular socials arranged by the team including repair workshops and film nights to scavenger hunts and wild swimming. Holiday . click apply for full job details
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Location - Hybrid/Central London Contract - Full-time (35 hours p/w) permanent contract. Open to 4-days (28 hours p/w). Salary - £42,640 per annum Reporting to - Head of Trusts & Foundations Deadline - Sunday 2nd November 2025 Interviews: First interviews w.c. 24th November in person at our Central London office, with a short task. Second interviews w.c. 2nd December in person at our Central London office. Application Guide Here's a short guide to make the application process easier. You don't need to read this entire guide to apply. Feel free to skim or skip to the sections that interest you. It's just here to help, if you need it. Who we are Hello, we're Hubbub. We're an environmental charity making sustainability second nature. We work with organisations who know they can't afford to stand still on sustainability and believe in the potential for creative ideas to make a difference. We help our partners to: Design and deliver behaviour change programmes with measurable results Get cut-through on their campaigns, with award-winning design and communications Create strong community partnerships that drive local change and build brand trust Nurture a culture of sustainability through employee engagement Measure and communicate the impact of their sustainability work, so they can share their progress with confidence Our Values Give a damn about the environment: it's authentically at the heart of everything we do because we're committed to taking action on climate change and the environment. We care about the difference we make and are honest about our impact. Curious: have an interest in people, places, trends, politics and the world we live in. Asks questions, seeks knowledge and has self direction to discover the answers. We have an eye for detail and intuition to see opportunities. Always explores new ways to engage wider communities meaningfully. Entrepreneurial: leads the way. Embraces flexibility to achieve our charitable purpose. Nimble and brave enough to take risks to experiment without fear. Proud of independent spirit. Takes initiative and responsibility. Creative: Re-imagines everything and enables people to see things differently. Trusts intuition and brings magic to everyday. Continually challenges the way things are. Playful: positive and playful to connect people, catch imaginations and make people smile, because the world is serious enough. For Everyone: Creating ways to include everyone in climate action, breaking down barriers and making it worthwhile too. It's built into who we are and everything we do. The Role Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser to join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity's growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub's annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub's projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub's strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database ( Pipedrive ), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You're motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You're open to taking risks and learning from failure. You're an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders' motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You're confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You're collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You'll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub's success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Hubbub is committed to creating a workplace where anyone and everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from the following groups who are currently underrepresented in the environmental sector and our team: people who are working class or from a working-class background people of colour or racially/ethnically minoritised groups. The Package Flexible working - We trust our team to do a good job and be committed, and how they do that is up to them! We're currently asking the team to come to our wonderful Somerset House office one-day per week. Our core hours are 10am-4pm, but we are flexible to suit people's needs. Flexible working also includes any reasonable adjustments required to enable each person at Hubbub to work to the best of their abilities. Wellbeing - Our team's wellbeing is crucial and we take a holistic approach, aiming to provide clarity of expectations, achievable workloads and a psychologically safe working environment where anyone can thrive. Our residency at Somerset House allows us access to free counselling sessions for all of Hubbub staff. Training and Development - We're committed to the development of our team. We have an agile goal setting process with clear lines for progression. We offer ongoing professional development through coaching and a generous training budget. Away Days & Socials - We all get together at least twice a year for Away Days, with activities ranging from a fun overnight stay at an eco-resort in the English countryside to kayaking on Camden Canal. We also run regular socials arranged by the team including repair workshops and film nights to scavenger hunts and wild swimming. Holiday . click apply for full job details
Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts? Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new Head of Philanthropy . The Head of Philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse. This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events. We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated. The Head of Philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement ensuring our work is resourced for the long term. The post-holder will report to the Strategic Director of Fundraising & Development, deputising as required, and will line manage the Development Administrator. This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the Strategic Director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely). This is a permanent, full time contract. We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website. To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing before the deadline. The closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 12 November 2025. Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 November 2025.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts? Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new Head of Philanthropy . The Head of Philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse. This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events. We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated. The Head of Philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement ensuring our work is resourced for the long term. The post-holder will report to the Strategic Director of Fundraising & Development, deputising as required, and will line manage the Development Administrator. This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the Strategic Director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely). This is a permanent, full time contract. We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website. To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing before the deadline. The closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 12 November 2025. Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 November 2025.
Head of Development Job Title: Head of Development Responsible to: Commercial Director Responsible for: Fundraising Officer (position currently vacant) Location: Brixton House, London Salary: £43,050 per annum. End of FY performance related bonus on income earned over £250,000. Between 1 - 1.5%, capped at an additional £5,000. Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks), some evening and weekend work required. Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays. About Brixton House Brixton House is a vibrant cultural venue in the heart of Brixton, championing bold, contemporary work that reflects the diverse voices and experiences of our community. Our spaces welcome artists, audiences, and partners to come together for creativity, conversation, and connection. About the role As Head of Development, you will translate Brixton House's inspiring artistic and community work into compelling cases for support across all income streams. With passion, creativity and realism, you will drive income across a diverse portfolio, nurture key relationships and contribute to Brixton House's future - a space for creativity, expression and experimentation that engages local communities and global conversations. You will work closely across teams to ensure our fundraising strategy is deeply aligned with our artistic, civic and community ambitions, helping us grow sustainably while staying rooted in our mission. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and strategic Head of Development to lead our development function with a focus on individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundation's. The Head of Development works closely with the Commercial Director, Trustees and key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with high-value donors, build strategic partnerships and secure sustainable financial support. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to and implement a comprehensive fundraising, membership and partnership strategy to support BH short and long-term goals. Work closely with Executive and senior leadership to align fundraising priorities with Brixton House's mission and strategic objectives. Fundraising: Lead efforts to secure diversified income, with a particular focus on individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates partnerships. Oversee the development of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations to corporate and individual supporters, including negotiation of corporate and philanthropic agreements. Develop innovative, creative and engaging digital fundraising campaigns and appeal-driven asks, working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Audience Development on campaign planning and delivery. Work with trusts, foundations, and statutory funding bodies to secure grants that support Brixton House's artistic programme and creative and civic engagement activity. Donor and Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate and secure new high-value donors of all types, including individuals, corporate partners, trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Lead on the stewardship and cultivation of high-net-worth individuals and major donors, ensuring tailored engagement and long-term, meaningful relationships. Develop and implement a cultivation and stewardship strategy to deepen relationships with existing and prospective major donors, trusts, and corporate partners. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, personalised stewardship to ensure donors feel valued and clearly informed about the impact of their support. Lead the team to cultivate the membership base of Brixton House. Leadership and Management: Manage a fundraising team of 1, providing guidance and support to ensure success in meeting income targets. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the team, and across the organisation, finding creative and engaging ways to put fundraising on the radar of all staff at Brixton House. Financial, Data & Administrative Oversight: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities, ensuring that reporting requirements are met, and that funds are raised in line with Brixton House's mission. Oversee the fundraising budget and ensure efficient use of resources. Liaise with the Head of Finance to ensure fundraising revenues are accurately tracked and accounted for. Work closely with the Creative and Civic Engagement and Producing teams to align fundraising prospects with programme activity, strengthening data collection and insight to inform compelling, evidence-based grant applications and cases for support. Ensure complete, accurate and timely processes are conducted around all fundraising activity, including gift administration and acknowledgement, Gift Aid, GDPR compliance, reporting etc. Provide regular reports to ELT and the Board of Trustees on Brixton House's progress on key projects and targets against the strategic plan. Public Relations & Advocacy: Represent Brixton House at events, donor meetings and public forums. Keep up to date on best practice in cultural fundraising and charity sector fundraising and communications and bring this knowledge back for institutional benefit. Person Specification Experience (required) Proven experience, ideally at least 5 years, in a similar role where philanthropic and grant income is central to the success of the organisation. Extensive experience of shaping and implementing fundraising strategies that have delivered a step change increase in actual income. A substantial fundraising track record in securing income across funding types, including personal experience in securing major gifts and managing teams to do the same. A demonstrable history of innovation and entrepreneurial approaches to identifying and landing income generation opportunities and pushing organisations forward to increase income. Proven experience of nurturing long and short-term funding opportunities and being the key point of contact for both. Leadership experience and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. Proven ability to develop, articulate and champion funding opportunities and gain buy-in among staff and key stakeholders, including board and committee members. Significant experience of effective internal communications, working with and across teams to develop innovative, values-aligned fundraising propositions and projects. In-depth understanding of relevant UK charity and tax legislation, due diligence processes and policies relating to fundraising. Experience (desirable): Extensive experience of fundraising in arts and / or heritage, preferably in the UK. Knowledge of effective fundraising in Europe and the US, including tax-effective giving. Thorough understanding of Data Protection legislation as it relates to fundraising, marketing and communications. Experience of effective endowment and legacy fundraising strategies. Personal characteristics and skills (required): Dynamic Ability to lead, motivate and inspire. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Project management skills and ability to remove any organisational roadblocks that exist in relation to development. Resilient, diplomatic and resourceful in solving problems. Ability to prioritise and focus on the areas of greatest impact. Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards. Alignment to the Brixton House values, communicating clearly, transparently and consistently; having accountability and working as part of a collaborative team towards a common purpose. Enthusiasm and passion for the mission of Brixton House and for the importance of increasing engagement with and access to the arts. How to Apply To apply, you should describe what attracts you to this position and provide clear evidence of your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. Visit our website and complete the below: Log into our hire platform (Hireful) and complete the basic information. Upload your CV. Upload letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, size 12 font. Deadline: Monday 3rd November - 12noon. Interview Dates: First stage: Friday 7th and Monday 10th November. Second stage: Thursday 13th November.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Head of Development Job Title: Head of Development Responsible to: Commercial Director Responsible for: Fundraising Officer (position currently vacant) Location: Brixton House, London Salary: £43,050 per annum. End of FY performance related bonus on income earned over £250,000. Between 1 - 1.5%, capped at an additional £5,000. Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks), some evening and weekend work required. Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays. About Brixton House Brixton House is a vibrant cultural venue in the heart of Brixton, championing bold, contemporary work that reflects the diverse voices and experiences of our community. Our spaces welcome artists, audiences, and partners to come together for creativity, conversation, and connection. About the role As Head of Development, you will translate Brixton House's inspiring artistic and community work into compelling cases for support across all income streams. With passion, creativity and realism, you will drive income across a diverse portfolio, nurture key relationships and contribute to Brixton House's future - a space for creativity, expression and experimentation that engages local communities and global conversations. You will work closely across teams to ensure our fundraising strategy is deeply aligned with our artistic, civic and community ambitions, helping us grow sustainably while staying rooted in our mission. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and strategic Head of Development to lead our development function with a focus on individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundation's. The Head of Development works closely with the Commercial Director, Trustees and key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with high-value donors, build strategic partnerships and secure sustainable financial support. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to and implement a comprehensive fundraising, membership and partnership strategy to support BH short and long-term goals. Work closely with Executive and senior leadership to align fundraising priorities with Brixton House's mission and strategic objectives. Fundraising: Lead efforts to secure diversified income, with a particular focus on individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates partnerships. Oversee the development of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations to corporate and individual supporters, including negotiation of corporate and philanthropic agreements. Develop innovative, creative and engaging digital fundraising campaigns and appeal-driven asks, working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Audience Development on campaign planning and delivery. Work with trusts, foundations, and statutory funding bodies to secure grants that support Brixton House's artistic programme and creative and civic engagement activity. Donor and Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate and secure new high-value donors of all types, including individuals, corporate partners, trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Lead on the stewardship and cultivation of high-net-worth individuals and major donors, ensuring tailored engagement and long-term, meaningful relationships. Develop and implement a cultivation and stewardship strategy to deepen relationships with existing and prospective major donors, trusts, and corporate partners. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, personalised stewardship to ensure donors feel valued and clearly informed about the impact of their support. Lead the team to cultivate the membership base of Brixton House. Leadership and Management: Manage a fundraising team of 1, providing guidance and support to ensure success in meeting income targets. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the team, and across the organisation, finding creative and engaging ways to put fundraising on the radar of all staff at Brixton House. Financial, Data & Administrative Oversight: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities, ensuring that reporting requirements are met, and that funds are raised in line with Brixton House's mission. Oversee the fundraising budget and ensure efficient use of resources. Liaise with the Head of Finance to ensure fundraising revenues are accurately tracked and accounted for. Work closely with the Creative and Civic Engagement and Producing teams to align fundraising prospects with programme activity, strengthening data collection and insight to inform compelling, evidence-based grant applications and cases for support. Ensure complete, accurate and timely processes are conducted around all fundraising activity, including gift administration and acknowledgement, Gift Aid, GDPR compliance, reporting etc. Provide regular reports to ELT and the Board of Trustees on Brixton House's progress on key projects and targets against the strategic plan. Public Relations & Advocacy: Represent Brixton House at events, donor meetings and public forums. Keep up to date on best practice in cultural fundraising and charity sector fundraising and communications and bring this knowledge back for institutional benefit. Person Specification Experience (required) Proven experience, ideally at least 5 years, in a similar role where philanthropic and grant income is central to the success of the organisation. Extensive experience of shaping and implementing fundraising strategies that have delivered a step change increase in actual income. A substantial fundraising track record in securing income across funding types, including personal experience in securing major gifts and managing teams to do the same. A demonstrable history of innovation and entrepreneurial approaches to identifying and landing income generation opportunities and pushing organisations forward to increase income. Proven experience of nurturing long and short-term funding opportunities and being the key point of contact for both. Leadership experience and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. Proven ability to develop, articulate and champion funding opportunities and gain buy-in among staff and key stakeholders, including board and committee members. Significant experience of effective internal communications, working with and across teams to develop innovative, values-aligned fundraising propositions and projects. In-depth understanding of relevant UK charity and tax legislation, due diligence processes and policies relating to fundraising. Experience (desirable): Extensive experience of fundraising in arts and / or heritage, preferably in the UK. Knowledge of effective fundraising in Europe and the US, including tax-effective giving. Thorough understanding of Data Protection legislation as it relates to fundraising, marketing and communications. Experience of effective endowment and legacy fundraising strategies. Personal characteristics and skills (required): Dynamic Ability to lead, motivate and inspire. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Project management skills and ability to remove any organisational roadblocks that exist in relation to development. Resilient, diplomatic and resourceful in solving problems. Ability to prioritise and focus on the areas of greatest impact. Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards. Alignment to the Brixton House values, communicating clearly, transparently and consistently; having accountability and working as part of a collaborative team towards a common purpose. Enthusiasm and passion for the mission of Brixton House and for the importance of increasing engagement with and access to the arts. How to Apply To apply, you should describe what attracts you to this position and provide clear evidence of your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. Visit our website and complete the below: Log into our hire platform (Hireful) and complete the basic information. Upload your CV. Upload letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, size 12 font. Deadline: Monday 3rd November - 12noon. Interview Dates: First stage: Friday 7th and Monday 10th November. Second stage: Thursday 13th November.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Development Manager Corporate and Philanthropy in orderto lead on the growth of the charity corporate partnerships and philanthropic giving. This is a high impact role for someone who thrives on building relationships, unlocking income, and thinking creatively about partnerships that go beyond traditional models. You ll lead a talented team and play a central role in a small but dynamic fundraising department. As a Development Manager Corporate and Philanthropy you will: Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly grow corporate income. Research, identify and approach potential new corporate partners with bespoke, high-quality proposals and presentations. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high value opportunities, developing partnerships that align with companies CSR and employee engagement goals. Pitch confidently to senior stakeholders and boards, tailoring approaches to different audiences and sectors. Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage senior level supporters, trustees and major donors to open doors and secure transformational gifts. Oversee the stewardship of corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and recognised in meaningful ways. Support cross over opportunities where corporate leaders may also be cultivated as major donors. Collaborate with marketing, communications and operations colleagues to deliver creative, co-branded campaigns and impactful partnerships. To be successful, you must have experience: Proven track record in securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships or comparable business development success. Experience writing and designing compelling partnership proposals and presentations. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences. Ability to pitch with confidence to senior level decision makers. Strong collaboration skills, particularly with marketing/communications teams. Familiarity with CRM systems and effective pipeline reporting. Good understanding of the charity and corporate social responsibility landscape. Desirable Previous experience in line management or mentoring. Experience working with major donors or high-net-worth individuals. Salary: £42,500-£46,000 Location: London, hybrid working , 1-2 days in the office Contract: Permanent Closing date: on rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Development Manager Corporate and Philanthropy in orderto lead on the growth of the charity corporate partnerships and philanthropic giving. This is a high impact role for someone who thrives on building relationships, unlocking income, and thinking creatively about partnerships that go beyond traditional models. You ll lead a talented team and play a central role in a small but dynamic fundraising department. As a Development Manager Corporate and Philanthropy you will: Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly grow corporate income. Research, identify and approach potential new corporate partners with bespoke, high-quality proposals and presentations. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high value opportunities, developing partnerships that align with companies CSR and employee engagement goals. Pitch confidently to senior stakeholders and boards, tailoring approaches to different audiences and sectors. Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage senior level supporters, trustees and major donors to open doors and secure transformational gifts. Oversee the stewardship of corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and recognised in meaningful ways. Support cross over opportunities where corporate leaders may also be cultivated as major donors. Collaborate with marketing, communications and operations colleagues to deliver creative, co-branded campaigns and impactful partnerships. To be successful, you must have experience: Proven track record in securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships or comparable business development success. Experience writing and designing compelling partnership proposals and presentations. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences. Ability to pitch with confidence to senior level decision makers. Strong collaboration skills, particularly with marketing/communications teams. Familiarity with CRM systems and effective pipeline reporting. Good understanding of the charity and corporate social responsibility landscape. Desirable Previous experience in line management or mentoring. Experience working with major donors or high-net-worth individuals. Salary: £42,500-£46,000 Location: London, hybrid working , 1-2 days in the office Contract: Permanent Closing date: on rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTING TO: Executive Director LINE MANAGEMENT: Junior Fundraiser / Social Media Assistant LOCATION: East London CONTRACT: Full time (some evening/weekend work required) SALARY: Competitive BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays, Pension contribution Free theatre trips About Intermission Youth Intermission Youth (IY) is a theatre and arts charity that transforms the lives of young people by helping them make positive choices and reach their full potential. Through drama, theatre and film, we support young people aged from diverse communities across London. We are a small, fast-paced and ambitious team working across theatre productions, training programmes and community projects. This new Fundraising & Marketing Manager role has been created to strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality programmes and to support our growing activity. Intermission Youth is an award-winning charity, recognised for its pioneering work in transforming young lives through theatre. Our Artistic Director Darren Raymond received the Sam Wanamaker Prize in 2025 for outstanding contributions to Shakespearean theatre, and our young participants have been celebrated with Jack Petchey Achievement Awards. These accolades highlight both the artistic excellence and the life-changing impact of our work. Purpose of the Role The Development Manager is a critical role within the organisation, working in tandem with the Executive Director and Artistic Director to lead a small but agile team. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, collaborative fundraising and marketing professional who can bridge the worlds of theatre productions and charitable impact. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Develop and lead the multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to meet agreed income targets and support long-term sustainability. Work closely with the Executive Director and Trustees, to align fundraising efforts with the strategic goals of Intermission and bring insight into income generation and stakeholder engagement. Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, marketing and operational activities. Fundraising and Income Generation Drive the development of diverse income streams, including major donor fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, community fundraising and events. Proactively seek new opportunities to secure long-term, multi-year funding through well-targeted funding applications and corporate proposals. Build strong partner relationships with a focus on stewardship, retention, and growth. Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement. Chair the Fundraising sub-committee and contribute to the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group Responsible for completion of all bids, grants and funding applications and ensuring that funders receive appropriate ongoing feedback. Marketing & Communications Develop marketing materials and campaigns that effectively communicate the charity s mission, vision and achievements Lead the management of digital platforms, ensuring consistent and inspiring content across all channels, including the website, social media, email and printed materials. Ensure that brand messaging is consistent, clear and aligned across enhance public recognition and reputation. Grow awareness of the charity at a local and regional level, monitoring success through market research. Develop compelling narratives and stories of the charity s impact to engage partners and encourage continued support. Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with data protection laws, fundraising regulations and ethical guidelines across all fundraising and marketing activities. Review and improve the use of the website and develop systems to track donor engagement, monitor income and ensure data integrity and transparency. Work closely with finance and operations teams to oversee the management and monitoring of fundraising targets. Work closely with the Youth Theatre Programme team to provide insight to funding opportunities available and marketing and fundraising activities occurring. People & Leadership Lead and develop the Development team, fostering a collaborative and positive culture. Mentor and support team members in achieving their professional development goals, ensuring they attain business objectives. Regularly monitor and review team performance to meet income generation and communication objectives. Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a development, fundraising or marketing leadership role within a purpose-led organisation. Proven track record in securing and managing diversified income streams. Strong strategic and creative leadership, with a focus on innovation and impact. Experience in cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships (donors, corporates, partners). Excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience planning and delivering events to raise unrestricted funds. Financial and data analysis skills relevant to income generation. Proven ability to earn the trust of Trustees, staff, partners, and funders. Belief in the potential and value of young people. Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Desirable Experience of working in a regulated charity environment Knowledge of youth theatre, applied drama, or arts education. Experience managing capital or venue development projects. Existing networks across the theatre and cultural sector. Apply Now To apply for the Development Manager role based in East London (E8), please send a copy of your CV in PDF format by using the apply button provided. Please note : This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTING TO: Executive Director LINE MANAGEMENT: Junior Fundraiser / Social Media Assistant LOCATION: East London CONTRACT: Full time (some evening/weekend work required) SALARY: Competitive BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays, Pension contribution Free theatre trips About Intermission Youth Intermission Youth (IY) is a theatre and arts charity that transforms the lives of young people by helping them make positive choices and reach their full potential. Through drama, theatre and film, we support young people aged from diverse communities across London. We are a small, fast-paced and ambitious team working across theatre productions, training programmes and community projects. This new Fundraising & Marketing Manager role has been created to strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality programmes and to support our growing activity. Intermission Youth is an award-winning charity, recognised for its pioneering work in transforming young lives through theatre. Our Artistic Director Darren Raymond received the Sam Wanamaker Prize in 2025 for outstanding contributions to Shakespearean theatre, and our young participants have been celebrated with Jack Petchey Achievement Awards. These accolades highlight both the artistic excellence and the life-changing impact of our work. Purpose of the Role The Development Manager is a critical role within the organisation, working in tandem with the Executive Director and Artistic Director to lead a small but agile team. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, collaborative fundraising and marketing professional who can bridge the worlds of theatre productions and charitable impact. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Develop and lead the multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to meet agreed income targets and support long-term sustainability. Work closely with the Executive Director and Trustees, to align fundraising efforts with the strategic goals of Intermission and bring insight into income generation and stakeholder engagement. Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, marketing and operational activities. Fundraising and Income Generation Drive the development of diverse income streams, including major donor fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, community fundraising and events. Proactively seek new opportunities to secure long-term, multi-year funding through well-targeted funding applications and corporate proposals. Build strong partner relationships with a focus on stewardship, retention, and growth. Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement. Chair the Fundraising sub-committee and contribute to the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group Responsible for completion of all bids, grants and funding applications and ensuring that funders receive appropriate ongoing feedback. Marketing & Communications Develop marketing materials and campaigns that effectively communicate the charity s mission, vision and achievements Lead the management of digital platforms, ensuring consistent and inspiring content across all channels, including the website, social media, email and printed materials. Ensure that brand messaging is consistent, clear and aligned across enhance public recognition and reputation. Grow awareness of the charity at a local and regional level, monitoring success through market research. Develop compelling narratives and stories of the charity s impact to engage partners and encourage continued support. Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with data protection laws, fundraising regulations and ethical guidelines across all fundraising and marketing activities. Review and improve the use of the website and develop systems to track donor engagement, monitor income and ensure data integrity and transparency. Work closely with finance and operations teams to oversee the management and monitoring of fundraising targets. Work closely with the Youth Theatre Programme team to provide insight to funding opportunities available and marketing and fundraising activities occurring. People & Leadership Lead and develop the Development team, fostering a collaborative and positive culture. Mentor and support team members in achieving their professional development goals, ensuring they attain business objectives. Regularly monitor and review team performance to meet income generation and communication objectives. Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a development, fundraising or marketing leadership role within a purpose-led organisation. Proven track record in securing and managing diversified income streams. Strong strategic and creative leadership, with a focus on innovation and impact. Experience in cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships (donors, corporates, partners). Excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience planning and delivering events to raise unrestricted funds. Financial and data analysis skills relevant to income generation. Proven ability to earn the trust of Trustees, staff, partners, and funders. Belief in the potential and value of young people. Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Desirable Experience of working in a regulated charity environment Knowledge of youth theatre, applied drama, or arts education. Experience managing capital or venue development projects. Existing networks across the theatre and cultural sector. Apply Now To apply for the Development Manager role based in East London (E8), please send a copy of your CV in PDF format by using the apply button provided. Please note : This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice We re seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of senior leadership in income-growth, strategic marketing and communications, sales, or supporter engagement. Position: Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice Location: Home-based. Frequent travel will be required Salary: £120k per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Lead with purpose to shape transformational growth The charity provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke. We re looking for an Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice to help grow reach and impact. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in income generation and customer engagement to work with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to make sure teams can help and inspire thousands more people make their best contribution to help tackle the devastation of stroke. As Executive Director, you will lead through relationships - bringing people together around a shared vision and inspiring colleagues to embrace digital and data in ways that strengthen human connection. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, you will support the team to create personalised supporter experiences that deepen trust, grow loyalty, and increase long-term impact. Together we ll make sure that everyone who gives to stroke feels valued and inspired through outstanding stewardship. We will see significant growth in fundraising income, volunteering, and advocacy that fuels the strategy, supported by integrated supporter journeys that make it easy to donate, volunteer, and campaign. You will have experience of shaping cultures and embedding supporter-centric strategies, with a proven ability to deliver growth through relationship-led fundraising and stewardship. With your expertise in supporter journeys combined with strategic vision and commercial acumen, you will be excited by collaborative working, unleashing talent and inspiring creativity to unlock new opportunities. This is your chance as a leader to make a transformational impact in a vital charity. You ll join a bold, values-driven leadership team committed to changing the story of stroke and to building a movement that transforms lives. Apply today to become the new Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice. The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. Providing tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. Finding strength through support. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Executive Director Giving, Executive Director Volunteering, Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Marketing Director, Director of Communications, Sales Director, Director of Supporter Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice We re seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of senior leadership in income-growth, strategic marketing and communications, sales, or supporter engagement. Position: Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice Location: Home-based. Frequent travel will be required Salary: £120k per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Lead with purpose to shape transformational growth The charity provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke. We re looking for an Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice to help grow reach and impact. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in income generation and customer engagement to work with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to make sure teams can help and inspire thousands more people make their best contribution to help tackle the devastation of stroke. As Executive Director, you will lead through relationships - bringing people together around a shared vision and inspiring colleagues to embrace digital and data in ways that strengthen human connection. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, you will support the team to create personalised supporter experiences that deepen trust, grow loyalty, and increase long-term impact. Together we ll make sure that everyone who gives to stroke feels valued and inspired through outstanding stewardship. We will see significant growth in fundraising income, volunteering, and advocacy that fuels the strategy, supported by integrated supporter journeys that make it easy to donate, volunteer, and campaign. You will have experience of shaping cultures and embedding supporter-centric strategies, with a proven ability to deliver growth through relationship-led fundraising and stewardship. With your expertise in supporter journeys combined with strategic vision and commercial acumen, you will be excited by collaborative working, unleashing talent and inspiring creativity to unlock new opportunities. This is your chance as a leader to make a transformational impact in a vital charity. You ll join a bold, values-driven leadership team committed to changing the story of stroke and to building a movement that transforms lives. Apply today to become the new Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice. The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. Providing tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. Finding strength through support. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Executive Director Giving, Executive Director Volunteering, Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Marketing Director, Director of Communications, Sales Director, Director of Supporter Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you an imaginative and inspirational team player with a passion for engaging and effective fundraising and an interest in the arts? As Development Manager for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall you will take the lead role in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy and growing our charitable income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship. A natural people person and confident communicator you will build relationships with key funding partners and donors to identify the most impactful fundraising opportunities and maximise returns. You will collaborate with departments across the organisation to understand their fundraising needs crafting creative and compelling propositions that support our vision: ensuring everyone in our communities experiences the transformational power of the performing arts. Working closely with the Leadership Team, with responsibility for two Development Officers, you will: Fundraising Management and Development Review the fundraising strategy to achieve the agreed annual fundraising targets; Act as a lead ambassador for fundraising across the organisation; Engage key funding partners and donors to build long-term relationships; Identify/manage fundraising campaigns, creating impactful storytelling for supporter engagement; Lead high-value fundraising bids nurturing relationships to ensure the best outcomes. Individual Giving Develop and manage the individual giving schemes and major donor fundraising in support of cultural programmes; Implement a legacy giving scheme, working across departments to create support material and identify communication channels; Collaborate with the Director and Board to build a major donor pipeline; Grow the donor base and average gift size through communications, events, and stewardship; Liaise with the Development Officer, Marketing and Box Office, Director and Programming team, and Learning & Engagement to effectively promote and manage individual giving and supporters; Maximise Gift Aid income and promote tax-effective giving. Trusts & Foundations Develop and manage PTCH s Trusts & Foundations pipeline for cultural programming and Learning & Engagement projects; Research/identify a wide range of income sources to increase the number of funders and grant size; Oversee the database, maintaining accurate records to plan and prioritise funding applications; Work with the Director, Programming, Head of Learning & Engagement and others to devise high-quality applications and cases for support; Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate funder reports in collaboration with relevant teams; Nurture relationships with Trusts & Foundations contacts. Corporate Sponsorship Review the sponsorship offering and create a pitch pack for prospective partners; Proactively seek company partnerships and increase sponsor numbers and fees; Collaborate across departments to identify projects with sponsorship potential. Person Specification Experience in the charity sector, ideally in an arts or cultural environment; Team player; Outstanding communicator and persuasive storyteller; Enthousiastic about new fundraising opportunities and sector trends. Essential: Experience in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy for a similar-sized organisation; Proven track record of raising at least £250,000 annually through Trusts & Foundations and individual giving; Thorough understanding of the arts fundraising landscape; Excellent interpersonal, organisational and budget management skills, with the ability to motivate others and deliver against deadlines/targets; Experience in developing relationships with partners, major donors and individual supporters; Proficiency in accurate fundraising income forecasting ROI assessment. Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Are you an imaginative and inspirational team player with a passion for engaging and effective fundraising and an interest in the arts? As Development Manager for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall you will take the lead role in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy and growing our charitable income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship. A natural people person and confident communicator you will build relationships with key funding partners and donors to identify the most impactful fundraising opportunities and maximise returns. You will collaborate with departments across the organisation to understand their fundraising needs crafting creative and compelling propositions that support our vision: ensuring everyone in our communities experiences the transformational power of the performing arts. Working closely with the Leadership Team, with responsibility for two Development Officers, you will: Fundraising Management and Development Review the fundraising strategy to achieve the agreed annual fundraising targets; Act as a lead ambassador for fundraising across the organisation; Engage key funding partners and donors to build long-term relationships; Identify/manage fundraising campaigns, creating impactful storytelling for supporter engagement; Lead high-value fundraising bids nurturing relationships to ensure the best outcomes. Individual Giving Develop and manage the individual giving schemes and major donor fundraising in support of cultural programmes; Implement a legacy giving scheme, working across departments to create support material and identify communication channels; Collaborate with the Director and Board to build a major donor pipeline; Grow the donor base and average gift size through communications, events, and stewardship; Liaise with the Development Officer, Marketing and Box Office, Director and Programming team, and Learning & Engagement to effectively promote and manage individual giving and supporters; Maximise Gift Aid income and promote tax-effective giving. Trusts & Foundations Develop and manage PTCH s Trusts & Foundations pipeline for cultural programming and Learning & Engagement projects; Research/identify a wide range of income sources to increase the number of funders and grant size; Oversee the database, maintaining accurate records to plan and prioritise funding applications; Work with the Director, Programming, Head of Learning & Engagement and others to devise high-quality applications and cases for support; Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate funder reports in collaboration with relevant teams; Nurture relationships with Trusts & Foundations contacts. Corporate Sponsorship Review the sponsorship offering and create a pitch pack for prospective partners; Proactively seek company partnerships and increase sponsor numbers and fees; Collaborate across departments to identify projects with sponsorship potential. Person Specification Experience in the charity sector, ideally in an arts or cultural environment; Team player; Outstanding communicator and persuasive storyteller; Enthousiastic about new fundraising opportunities and sector trends. Essential: Experience in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy for a similar-sized organisation; Proven track record of raising at least £250,000 annually through Trusts & Foundations and individual giving; Thorough understanding of the arts fundraising landscape; Excellent interpersonal, organisational and budget management skills, with the ability to motivate others and deliver against deadlines/targets; Experience in developing relationships with partners, major donors and individual supporters; Proficiency in accurate fundraising income forecasting ROI assessment. Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information.
Job Profile Job Title: Communications Specialist South East Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Reports To: Regional Communications Manager Matrix Reporting To: None Disclosure Check Level: None Date created/last reviewed: April 2024 Overall Role Purpose The Communications Specialist South East helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in their region by leading the development and delivery of central, regional and local integrated communications activity. The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand and further awareness of the charity Key Responsibilities Brand Drive the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in the region by bringing to life the brand positioning through all customer experience touchpoints. Champion the brand identity in the region, leading the implementation across all touchpoints. Lead the regional activation of all aspects of the brand campaign, working closely with the central brand, comms and digital teams. Communications & Digital Lead the development, delivery and review of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital activity in the region to include print and broadcast media, social media, publications, advertising, events, direct marketing and internal communications as appropriate, ensuring objectives are set and measured. Create and edit key regional publications, as and when required. Case studies Source and create local case studies, and work with Content Team to maintain the Chorus case study library with content to support local and national campaigns Media relations - Build strong and on-going relationships with national and regional journalists through proactive and reactive media relations, including dealing with issues and crises that are a risk to the organisation s reputation. Work with all areas of the charity to story spot and develop compelling service user case studies that will engage journalists and turn into national news stories Generate region-based stories and articles for corporate publications Manage creative agencies to help deliver national and regional campaigns Volunteer management - Develop and maintain a network of volunteer media champions across all regions. Spokesperson - Be a key spokesperson on behalf of Guide Dogs for regional media and where appropriate nationally. Advice and training - Provide both strategic and tactical advice on communications activities and issues for staff and volunteers within the region. Provide media training and develop communication skills to staff and volunteers nationally and within your area and ensure they are adequately briefed for media interviews. To take part in an out of hours duty rota and respond appropriately in the event of a crisis. Quality - Work across departments and functions both at Central Office and within your region, to ensure that Guide Dogs online and print communication channels are up-to-date and reflects regional content and context. Breadth/Scope of Accountability People Accountability Number of Direct Reports: None Number of Indirect Reports: None Number of Volunteers Supervised: Up to 10 Financial Accountability Annual Income Accountability: None Assets Managed: None Budget Accountability: Up to £10K Application of this Job Profile All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil their role and support functional and organisational objectives. All employees must also: Comply with all organisational policies Promote the vision and values of the organisation Engage in continuous personal development This job profile is accurate as at the date shown above. It does not form part of contractual terms and may be varied to reflect or anticipate changes to the role. Working at Guide Dogs As well as other services to enhance the lives of people who are blind and partially sighted, we breed and train guide dogs. Staff and volunteers in all our locations support this work. Therefore, all employees must be comfortable working in environments where dogs may be present. Guide Dogs is a volunteer-involving organisation and as such all staff are required to support volunteers in their roles. This may or may not mean the direct supervision of volunteers but will require all staff to play a supporting role. From time to time you may be asked to support / volunteer your time at Guide Dogs events that take place outside of normal working hours. All employees will be expected to advocate for Guide Dogs at all times and be a fundraiser. Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment. Guide Dogs will require proof of identity and the right to work in the UK. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential A degree or an equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience. Job-Related Experience Essential Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels. Proven experience of generating positive media coverage for a brand Understanding of measurement and evaluation, and knowledge of the latest techniques to measure the success and impact of a campaign against our strategic objectives Desirable Experience of working in the third sector. Previous brand management experience. Knowledge Essential Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital Awareness and understanding of the current media landscape and what journalists are looking for today Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word and PowerPoint. Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent written and communication skills, being able to adapt style to different channels or audiences. Excellent digital marketing skills. The ability to spot gaps and opportunities within a comms calendar and develop news out of nothing by mining content from the organisation independently Able to give authoritative verbal advice and information on marketing, media and communications. Excellent organisational skills, working under pressure and to deadlines. Behaviours Our behaviours capture the essence of what it is to be Guide Dogs people, whether staff or volunteer. They describe the experience we expect everyone the people we support, donors, partners, our volunteers and staff to have while working with us. Guide Dogs people are: • Person-centred - We are a group of people working to help each person affected by sight loss. We listen, and recognise that every individual is different in where they ve come from and where they re going. We are open, empathetic and inclusive. We place the person at the centre of every decision. • Expert - We are specialists in what we do. We are committed to excellence and will never stop innovating. We respect our history, but seek out ways to adapt and improve, and are always willing to learn. • Optimistic - We are relentless in our belief that people with vision impairment can lead the life they choose. We are passionate about helping each person, committed to challenging barriers, and proud of who we are and what we achieve. So, we: - • Partner - We only change lives when we collaborate. We build valued relationships with donors. We work together with our service users and colleagues, volunteers and partners and our dogs, of course to deliver great outcomes. We support and develop each other. • Lead-by-example - We can all be a guide. We take the lead and then hand it over, empowering people to make progress independently. We gain trust by having faith in others, and influence by example. We do what we say we will. • Engage - We cannot change lives if we look on from the side-lines. We get involved, take ownership, and feel responsible for all we do, think and say. We celebrate wins big and small, and we hold ourselves and each other to account. We use competency-based questioning within our recruitment processes to assess the extent to which candidates demonstrate these behaviours in ways appropriate to this role in how they are at work and generally as people. Safeguarding If the role does or may involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or supervising those that do, we ll also be assessing safeguarding competencies as part of the process. These are: Appropriate motivation to work with vulnerable groups; Emotional awareness; Working within professional boundaries and self-awareness; and Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect from harm. Mobility A flexible approach with a willingness to work outside of core hours and away from home when required.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Profile Job Title: Communications Specialist South East Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Reports To: Regional Communications Manager Matrix Reporting To: None Disclosure Check Level: None Date created/last reviewed: April 2024 Overall Role Purpose The Communications Specialist South East helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in their region by leading the development and delivery of central, regional and local integrated communications activity. The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand and further awareness of the charity Key Responsibilities Brand Drive the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in the region by bringing to life the brand positioning through all customer experience touchpoints. Champion the brand identity in the region, leading the implementation across all touchpoints. Lead the regional activation of all aspects of the brand campaign, working closely with the central brand, comms and digital teams. Communications & Digital Lead the development, delivery and review of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital activity in the region to include print and broadcast media, social media, publications, advertising, events, direct marketing and internal communications as appropriate, ensuring objectives are set and measured. Create and edit key regional publications, as and when required. Case studies Source and create local case studies, and work with Content Team to maintain the Chorus case study library with content to support local and national campaigns Media relations - Build strong and on-going relationships with national and regional journalists through proactive and reactive media relations, including dealing with issues and crises that are a risk to the organisation s reputation. Work with all areas of the charity to story spot and develop compelling service user case studies that will engage journalists and turn into national news stories Generate region-based stories and articles for corporate publications Manage creative agencies to help deliver national and regional campaigns Volunteer management - Develop and maintain a network of volunteer media champions across all regions. Spokesperson - Be a key spokesperson on behalf of Guide Dogs for regional media and where appropriate nationally. Advice and training - Provide both strategic and tactical advice on communications activities and issues for staff and volunteers within the region. Provide media training and develop communication skills to staff and volunteers nationally and within your area and ensure they are adequately briefed for media interviews. To take part in an out of hours duty rota and respond appropriately in the event of a crisis. Quality - Work across departments and functions both at Central Office and within your region, to ensure that Guide Dogs online and print communication channels are up-to-date and reflects regional content and context. Breadth/Scope of Accountability People Accountability Number of Direct Reports: None Number of Indirect Reports: None Number of Volunteers Supervised: Up to 10 Financial Accountability Annual Income Accountability: None Assets Managed: None Budget Accountability: Up to £10K Application of this Job Profile All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil their role and support functional and organisational objectives. All employees must also: Comply with all organisational policies Promote the vision and values of the organisation Engage in continuous personal development This job profile is accurate as at the date shown above. It does not form part of contractual terms and may be varied to reflect or anticipate changes to the role. Working at Guide Dogs As well as other services to enhance the lives of people who are blind and partially sighted, we breed and train guide dogs. Staff and volunteers in all our locations support this work. Therefore, all employees must be comfortable working in environments where dogs may be present. Guide Dogs is a volunteer-involving organisation and as such all staff are required to support volunteers in their roles. This may or may not mean the direct supervision of volunteers but will require all staff to play a supporting role. From time to time you may be asked to support / volunteer your time at Guide Dogs events that take place outside of normal working hours. All employees will be expected to advocate for Guide Dogs at all times and be a fundraiser. Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment. Guide Dogs will require proof of identity and the right to work in the UK. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential A degree or an equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience. Job-Related Experience Essential Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels. Proven experience of generating positive media coverage for a brand Understanding of measurement and evaluation, and knowledge of the latest techniques to measure the success and impact of a campaign against our strategic objectives Desirable Experience of working in the third sector. Previous brand management experience. Knowledge Essential Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital Awareness and understanding of the current media landscape and what journalists are looking for today Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word and PowerPoint. Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent written and communication skills, being able to adapt style to different channels or audiences. Excellent digital marketing skills. The ability to spot gaps and opportunities within a comms calendar and develop news out of nothing by mining content from the organisation independently Able to give authoritative verbal advice and information on marketing, media and communications. Excellent organisational skills, working under pressure and to deadlines. Behaviours Our behaviours capture the essence of what it is to be Guide Dogs people, whether staff or volunteer. They describe the experience we expect everyone the people we support, donors, partners, our volunteers and staff to have while working with us. Guide Dogs people are: • Person-centred - We are a group of people working to help each person affected by sight loss. We listen, and recognise that every individual is different in where they ve come from and where they re going. We are open, empathetic and inclusive. We place the person at the centre of every decision. • Expert - We are specialists in what we do. We are committed to excellence and will never stop innovating. We respect our history, but seek out ways to adapt and improve, and are always willing to learn. • Optimistic - We are relentless in our belief that people with vision impairment can lead the life they choose. We are passionate about helping each person, committed to challenging barriers, and proud of who we are and what we achieve. So, we: - • Partner - We only change lives when we collaborate. We build valued relationships with donors. We work together with our service users and colleagues, volunteers and partners and our dogs, of course to deliver great outcomes. We support and develop each other. • Lead-by-example - We can all be a guide. We take the lead and then hand it over, empowering people to make progress independently. We gain trust by having faith in others, and influence by example. We do what we say we will. • Engage - We cannot change lives if we look on from the side-lines. We get involved, take ownership, and feel responsible for all we do, think and say. We celebrate wins big and small, and we hold ourselves and each other to account. We use competency-based questioning within our recruitment processes to assess the extent to which candidates demonstrate these behaviours in ways appropriate to this role in how they are at work and generally as people. Safeguarding If the role does or may involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or supervising those that do, we ll also be assessing safeguarding competencies as part of the process. These are: Appropriate motivation to work with vulnerable groups; Emotional awareness; Working within professional boundaries and self-awareness; and Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect from harm. Mobility A flexible approach with a willingness to work outside of core hours and away from home when required.
The Egg Theatre is seeking maternity cover for our Egg Development Manager. The successful applicant will work within our busy team to develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects; lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships; and manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity. Objectives: To develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects. To lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships. To manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Fundraising Develop and review Egg and Engagement fundraising strategies with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development. Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of projects, in liaison with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development, to realise fundraising strategy. Lead on the stewardship of existing funders, managing the reporting relationship. Identify and cultivate new trust and foundation relationships needed for Egg and Creative Learning projects. This could include bid writing or asset creation. Build strong cases for support, identifying all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders Write, budget and submit applications to trusts and foundations. Monthly reporting with Development Team and Egg Director, and Quarterly reporting to Head of Finance and Director. Delivering and Managing the Egg Development Plan KPIs related to the Development Team. Facilitate the writing of the next Egg Development Plan Communications Lead on the planning, design and publication of annual Egg impact reports, in liaison with The Egg and the Development team. Create visually engaging, accurate and compelling materials for promotion and reporting. Work with the Marketing Department, in coordination with the Development Team, to create a schedule of Egg Development communications to compliment The Egg marketing. Design and execute plans to maintain and grow individual giving to the Wonderfund, in collaboration with the wider Development Team. Oversee integrated communications and marketing campaigns related to the Wonderfund and any strategically significant Egg and Engagement work Managing freelance professionals in the creation of projects and materials for Egg fundraising where an investment in these services have been agreed within the Egg and TRBs budget. Data and Impact Develop and refine the impact capture and reporting process. Gather and share data internally to support project planning and understand progress against the KPIs laid out in the Egg Development Plan. Maintain accurate records of all applications, prospects and donor relationships using Spektrix. Analyse donor trends and manage fundraising pipeline using Spektrix. Provide clear guidance to colleagues on funded project requirements, deadlines and reporting, contributing to the creation of management processes to gather this data, including the Wonderfund and project activity. Provide data for use at Board level to support decision-making. Manage the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes to donors, trusts and foundations and service level agreement partners including Bath Spa University. Partnerships Identify local and national partnerships that support the goals of The Egg and Engagement. Fostering and maintaining local and national relationships with cultural and education partnerships, to support The Egg s and Theatre Royal Bath s goals in its charitable purpose. General Deliver an ethical, legal and appropriate service for Theatre Royal Bath to a high standard. Be fully conversant with all Theatre Royal Bath policies. Attend Development meetings as required. Always abide by the financial coding, management and monetary systems laid down by Theatre Royal Bath s Finance Department. Act always in the best interests of Theatre Royal Bath. Attend evening and weekend events as required. Carry out any further duties as reasonable requested by the General Manager or Theatre Director.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
The Egg Theatre is seeking maternity cover for our Egg Development Manager. The successful applicant will work within our busy team to develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects; lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships; and manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity. Objectives: To develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects. To lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships. To manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Fundraising Develop and review Egg and Engagement fundraising strategies with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development. Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of projects, in liaison with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development, to realise fundraising strategy. Lead on the stewardship of existing funders, managing the reporting relationship. Identify and cultivate new trust and foundation relationships needed for Egg and Creative Learning projects. This could include bid writing or asset creation. Build strong cases for support, identifying all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders Write, budget and submit applications to trusts and foundations. Monthly reporting with Development Team and Egg Director, and Quarterly reporting to Head of Finance and Director. Delivering and Managing the Egg Development Plan KPIs related to the Development Team. Facilitate the writing of the next Egg Development Plan Communications Lead on the planning, design and publication of annual Egg impact reports, in liaison with The Egg and the Development team. Create visually engaging, accurate and compelling materials for promotion and reporting. Work with the Marketing Department, in coordination with the Development Team, to create a schedule of Egg Development communications to compliment The Egg marketing. Design and execute plans to maintain and grow individual giving to the Wonderfund, in collaboration with the wider Development Team. Oversee integrated communications and marketing campaigns related to the Wonderfund and any strategically significant Egg and Engagement work Managing freelance professionals in the creation of projects and materials for Egg fundraising where an investment in these services have been agreed within the Egg and TRBs budget. Data and Impact Develop and refine the impact capture and reporting process. Gather and share data internally to support project planning and understand progress against the KPIs laid out in the Egg Development Plan. Maintain accurate records of all applications, prospects and donor relationships using Spektrix. Analyse donor trends and manage fundraising pipeline using Spektrix. Provide clear guidance to colleagues on funded project requirements, deadlines and reporting, contributing to the creation of management processes to gather this data, including the Wonderfund and project activity. Provide data for use at Board level to support decision-making. Manage the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes to donors, trusts and foundations and service level agreement partners including Bath Spa University. Partnerships Identify local and national partnerships that support the goals of The Egg and Engagement. Fostering and maintaining local and national relationships with cultural and education partnerships, to support The Egg s and Theatre Royal Bath s goals in its charitable purpose. General Deliver an ethical, legal and appropriate service for Theatre Royal Bath to a high standard. Be fully conversant with all Theatre Royal Bath policies. Attend Development meetings as required. Always abide by the financial coding, management and monetary systems laid down by Theatre Royal Bath s Finance Department. Act always in the best interests of Theatre Royal Bath. Attend evening and weekend events as required. Carry out any further duties as reasonable requested by the General Manager or Theatre Director.
Context and Background The NSPCC s mission is to end cruelty to children. Today, the NSPCC lobbies government on child welfare issues, leads national campaigns and offers front line services support for thousands of vulnerable children. We do this directly and through schools, local safeguarding children s boards and others, offering support, advice and training. Since 2006, we have run Childline, the telephone helpline and counselling service. With a core staff and thousands of volunteers, the NSPCC remains a central organisation in the fabric of British society, with the welfare, protection and prosperity of children at the centre of everything we do. Over the next ten years the NSPCC is focusing on three impact goals we believe will make the biggest difference to children s lives: 1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse 2. Every child is safe online 3. Children feel safe, listened to and understood Our strategy has teamwork at its heart. Everyone has a role to play, and we want many more people to play a part in protecting children. The Data and Analytics Hub have developed a new ambitious data and analytics strategy to transform the NSPCC into a leading data-driven organisation at the forefront of preventing child abuse and neglect through the collective insights of our data. The Supporter Data Operations team is a team of 15 sitting within the Data and Analytics Hub that process all the fundraising data coming into the society from numerous and diverse sources and maintains and trains staff on our supporter data systems Our Supporter Centricity programme aims to transform our relationship with our supporters and as part of this programme we are bringing together all of our key data systems and processes. This role will bring extra capacity to the busy Database Training, Support, and Governance team. Straddling BAU and project work, the postholder will maintain a high standard of support for users of our existing systems as well as supporting the delivery of our ambitious transformation programme. Job purpose The key aspects of the role are: User support Provide a high level of support for all Raiser s Edge users Translate business needs into technical deliverables Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver supporting work to contribute to technical solutions that meet business needs. Process Development & Documentation Ensure that new business database processes are documented and end-to-end impacts are understood. Support on the production of training resources Migration support Complete data cleansing, analysis, and manipulation as required Key relationships - Internal Reports to the Database Training and Support Manager Works closely with the Supporter Data Operations, Income Generation and Supporter Centricity teams Builds and maintains working relationships with other teams across the Society as necessary Key relationships - External Works with our implementation partner on implementation of Salesforce Main duties and responsibilities Act as a first line of support for Raiser s Edge users with BAU queries on a day-to-day basis. Provide clear communication and support, adjusting communication style based on the needs of the user Proactively take steps to improve business support and information systems that affect fundraising activities and staff through understanding how information and business processes are used, evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency on an on-going basis and making recommendations for and implementing improvements. Support the transformation and migration of all sources of supporter data and systems that will form part of the new platform solution, working with our subject matter experts and suppliers. Carry out testing of deployed solutions in the new Salesforce environment as part of User Acceptance Testing Develop effective internal relationships. Understand business challenges and opportunities, translating business needs into technical articulations Keep up to date on best practice and developments within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to fundraising regulations and codes of practice. Work flexibly between BAU and project work, shifting focus according to the needs of the organisation Responsibilities for all Staff within the Technology & Data Directorate A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the NSPCC s Technology & Data activities Maintain an awareness of own and others health and safety and comply with the NSPCC s Health and Safety policy and procedures Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC s work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news Keep up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate whether they could be deployed to the benefit of the Society Person specification 1. Excellent communication skills, able to understand interpret and present complex information in a clear way for a wide range of audiences. Skilled at translating technical information for a non-technical audience 2. Successful experience of providing high levels of user support in a busy environment for Raisers Edge 3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work well within a cross functional team. Has a proven track record of leading, working with and through other teams and departments to achieve results 4. Excellent decision making skills; objective, data-driven, user-focussed and balanced to best meet many competing demands 5. Ability to identify and devise creative solutions and opportunities and to research and evaluate their viability in order to achieve desired outcomes 6. An ability to organise and plan own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives. 7. Knowledge of Salesforce in a non-profit environment is desirable Safer Recruitment As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults. The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. Our principles: Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation. Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for. We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us. Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit. As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18 s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate. All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Context and Background The NSPCC s mission is to end cruelty to children. Today, the NSPCC lobbies government on child welfare issues, leads national campaigns and offers front line services support for thousands of vulnerable children. We do this directly and through schools, local safeguarding children s boards and others, offering support, advice and training. Since 2006, we have run Childline, the telephone helpline and counselling service. With a core staff and thousands of volunteers, the NSPCC remains a central organisation in the fabric of British society, with the welfare, protection and prosperity of children at the centre of everything we do. Over the next ten years the NSPCC is focusing on three impact goals we believe will make the biggest difference to children s lives: 1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse 2. Every child is safe online 3. Children feel safe, listened to and understood Our strategy has teamwork at its heart. Everyone has a role to play, and we want many more people to play a part in protecting children. The Data and Analytics Hub have developed a new ambitious data and analytics strategy to transform the NSPCC into a leading data-driven organisation at the forefront of preventing child abuse and neglect through the collective insights of our data. The Supporter Data Operations team is a team of 15 sitting within the Data and Analytics Hub that process all the fundraising data coming into the society from numerous and diverse sources and maintains and trains staff on our supporter data systems Our Supporter Centricity programme aims to transform our relationship with our supporters and as part of this programme we are bringing together all of our key data systems and processes. This role will bring extra capacity to the busy Database Training, Support, and Governance team. Straddling BAU and project work, the postholder will maintain a high standard of support for users of our existing systems as well as supporting the delivery of our ambitious transformation programme. Job purpose The key aspects of the role are: User support Provide a high level of support for all Raiser s Edge users Translate business needs into technical deliverables Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver supporting work to contribute to technical solutions that meet business needs. Process Development & Documentation Ensure that new business database processes are documented and end-to-end impacts are understood. Support on the production of training resources Migration support Complete data cleansing, analysis, and manipulation as required Key relationships - Internal Reports to the Database Training and Support Manager Works closely with the Supporter Data Operations, Income Generation and Supporter Centricity teams Builds and maintains working relationships with other teams across the Society as necessary Key relationships - External Works with our implementation partner on implementation of Salesforce Main duties and responsibilities Act as a first line of support for Raiser s Edge users with BAU queries on a day-to-day basis. Provide clear communication and support, adjusting communication style based on the needs of the user Proactively take steps to improve business support and information systems that affect fundraising activities and staff through understanding how information and business processes are used, evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency on an on-going basis and making recommendations for and implementing improvements. Support the transformation and migration of all sources of supporter data and systems that will form part of the new platform solution, working with our subject matter experts and suppliers. Carry out testing of deployed solutions in the new Salesforce environment as part of User Acceptance Testing Develop effective internal relationships. Understand business challenges and opportunities, translating business needs into technical articulations Keep up to date on best practice and developments within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to fundraising regulations and codes of practice. Work flexibly between BAU and project work, shifting focus according to the needs of the organisation Responsibilities for all Staff within the Technology & Data Directorate A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the NSPCC s Technology & Data activities Maintain an awareness of own and others health and safety and comply with the NSPCC s Health and Safety policy and procedures Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC s work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news Keep up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate whether they could be deployed to the benefit of the Society Person specification 1. Excellent communication skills, able to understand interpret and present complex information in a clear way for a wide range of audiences. Skilled at translating technical information for a non-technical audience 2. Successful experience of providing high levels of user support in a busy environment for Raisers Edge 3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work well within a cross functional team. Has a proven track record of leading, working with and through other teams and departments to achieve results 4. Excellent decision making skills; objective, data-driven, user-focussed and balanced to best meet many competing demands 5. Ability to identify and devise creative solutions and opportunities and to research and evaluate their viability in order to achieve desired outcomes 6. An ability to organise and plan own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives. 7. Knowledge of Salesforce in a non-profit environment is desirable Safer Recruitment As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults. The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. Our principles: Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation. Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for. We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us. Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit. As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18 s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate. All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
