Director of Fundraising Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - London EC1Y/Home Join this charity and help transform mental health research. Our client champions and funds world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. They strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, hopefully someday, prevented. They believe research is the first step towards making that a reality. They connect scientists with supporters, people with lived experience of mental health illnesses, policymakers, and practitioners, so together they can strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illnesses. Supported by their world-class Science Council, this charity funds research globally and works in partnership with leading organisations in the field including Wellcome Trust, the Mental Health Mission, DATAMIND, University of Oxford, Glasgow University and Kings College. In the US, they work through their sister charity. What you'll be doing: The Director of Fundraising is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant and sustainable growth in income for this charity, with a target of achieving £10 million annual turnover over the next five years. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will set and deliver an ambitious, data-led fundraising strategy across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, partnerships and other income streams. They will personally steward high-value relationships while building a high-performing, commercially minded fundraising function capable of supporting the organisation's long-term mission. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth Develop and deliver This charity's overall fundraising and income generation strategy, aligned to organisational priorities Set clear income targets and KPIs across all fundraising streams Personally lead and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, grants and contracts Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major donors, funders and partners Ensure excellent stewardship, reporting and donor experience across all income streams Pipeline, Performance & Data Oversight Provide strategic oversight of the fundraising pipeline, ensuring a healthy balance of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship Use data, insight and CRM reporting to track performance, forecast income and manage risk Identify income concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies Drive continuous improvement in fundraising processes, systems and ways of working Financial Management & Reporting Own the Fundraising budget, including income forecasting, expenditure control and cost-of-fundraising oversight Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate income phasing, reporting and financial planning Produce regular reports for the CEO, Executive Team and Board on income performance, pipeline health and risks Ensure all funding is managed in line with grant conditions, donor expectations and regulatory requirements Leadership & Team Development Provide strategic leadership and line management to the team Build, develop and retain a high-performing, motivated fundraising team Foster a collaborative, ambitious and accountable fundraising culture Support succession planning and talent development within the Fundraising function External Profile, Partnerships & Thought Leadership Represent the charity at high-level events, conferences and networking opportunities Strengthen the organisation's profile with funders, corporates, policymakers and partners Work closely with the Board and Science Council to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities Undertake speaking engagements where appropriate to generate visibility & awareness Executive Leadership & Governance Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making Support the CEO with Board engagement, particularly around fundraising strategy and performance Ensure fundraising activity complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and best practice Uphold the employer's values, reputation and commitment to ethical fundraising Person Specification: They would love to hear from you, if you have: Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising or income generation, ideally within the charity, research or mission-driven sector Proven track record of delivering substantial income growth and securing high-value gifts Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships Strategic, analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making Excellent communication and influencing skills, including at Board and senior stakeholder level Strong understanding of the UK research funding or philanthropic landscape Clear alignment with the employer's mission and values The following is highly desirable Knowledge of mental health research and lived-experience-led approaches Experience of US philanthropy or international fundraising Experience working with Boards, trustees or scientific advisory groups Familiarity with modern CRM systems and fundraising analytics Why Join this charity? They offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). They are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, they offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. This charity is a Sunday Times Top Company to work for. Benefits Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. They operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays. Wellbeing Allowance: This employer provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable. Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through the Zurich benefits scheme. Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee's salary over 12 months. Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line. Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme. Pension: The employer makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%. Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service. Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee's salary over 12 months. Personal Development: This organisation values employee development and review individual training needs through their performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff. Closing date: 22nd February 2026 Please note , this employer typically starts interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. They reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so it is encouraged that you to apply as soon as possible. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. Our client believes in equality and inclusion and they welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to this employer and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. You will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. No agencies please.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Director of Fundraising Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - London EC1Y/Home Join this charity and help transform mental health research. Our client champions and funds world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. They strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, hopefully someday, prevented. They believe research is the first step towards making that a reality. They connect scientists with supporters, people with lived experience of mental health illnesses, policymakers, and practitioners, so together they can strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illnesses. Supported by their world-class Science Council, this charity funds research globally and works in partnership with leading organisations in the field including Wellcome Trust, the Mental Health Mission, DATAMIND, University of Oxford, Glasgow University and Kings College. In the US, they work through their sister charity. What you'll be doing: The Director of Fundraising is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant and sustainable growth in income for this charity, with a target of achieving £10 million annual turnover over the next five years. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will set and deliver an ambitious, data-led fundraising strategy across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, partnerships and other income streams. They will personally steward high-value relationships while building a high-performing, commercially minded fundraising function capable of supporting the organisation's long-term mission. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth Develop and deliver This charity's overall fundraising and income generation strategy, aligned to organisational priorities Set clear income targets and KPIs across all fundraising streams Personally lead and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, grants and contracts Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major donors, funders and partners Ensure excellent stewardship, reporting and donor experience across all income streams Pipeline, Performance & Data Oversight Provide strategic oversight of the fundraising pipeline, ensuring a healthy balance of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship Use data, insight and CRM reporting to track performance, forecast income and manage risk Identify income concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies Drive continuous improvement in fundraising processes, systems and ways of working Financial Management & Reporting Own the Fundraising budget, including income forecasting, expenditure control and cost-of-fundraising oversight Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate income phasing, reporting and financial planning Produce regular reports for the CEO, Executive Team and Board on income performance, pipeline health and risks Ensure all funding is managed in line with grant conditions, donor expectations and regulatory requirements Leadership & Team Development Provide strategic leadership and line management to the team Build, develop and retain a high-performing, motivated fundraising team Foster a collaborative, ambitious and accountable fundraising culture Support succession planning and talent development within the Fundraising function External Profile, Partnerships & Thought Leadership Represent the charity at high-level events, conferences and networking opportunities Strengthen the organisation's profile with funders, corporates, policymakers and partners Work closely with the Board and Science Council to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities Undertake speaking engagements where appropriate to generate visibility & awareness Executive Leadership & Governance Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making Support the CEO with Board engagement, particularly around fundraising strategy and performance Ensure fundraising activity complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and best practice Uphold the employer's values, reputation and commitment to ethical fundraising Person Specification: They would love to hear from you, if you have: Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising or income generation, ideally within the charity, research or mission-driven sector Proven track record of delivering substantial income growth and securing high-value gifts Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships Strategic, analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making Excellent communication and influencing skills, including at Board and senior stakeholder level Strong understanding of the UK research funding or philanthropic landscape Clear alignment with the employer's mission and values The following is highly desirable Knowledge of mental health research and lived-experience-led approaches Experience of US philanthropy or international fundraising Experience working with Boards, trustees or scientific advisory groups Familiarity with modern CRM systems and fundraising analytics Why Join this charity? They offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). They are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, they offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. This charity is a Sunday Times Top Company to work for. Benefits Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. They operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays. Wellbeing Allowance: This employer provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable. Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through the Zurich benefits scheme. Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee's salary over 12 months. Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line. Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme. Pension: The employer makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%. Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service. Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee's salary over 12 months. Personal Development: This organisation values employee development and review individual training needs through their performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff. Closing date: 22nd February 2026 Please note , this employer typically starts interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. They reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so it is encouraged that you to apply as soon as possible. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. Our client believes in equality and inclusion and they welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to this employer and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. You will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. No agencies please.
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
Grants and Fundraising Advisor We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fundraising Adviser to support parishes in securing funding for projects to improve and repair their church buildings. This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the care, preservation, and future development of church buildings across the diocese. Position: Grants and Fundraising Advisor (internally known as Fundraising Adviser for the Church Buildings) Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £38,600 per annum Hours: Full-time Contract: 4 year fixed term contract Closing Date: 9th February 2026 Interview Date: Hove on Tuesday 23rd February 2026. About the Role Working closely with the Church Buildings Team, Archdeacons, Parish Support, and external partners, you will play a key role in helping parishes achieve successful capital projects that strengthen mission, heritage engagement, and community use. Main duties include: Provide expert advice on fundraising for church buildings and capital projects. Support parishes in identifying grant sources and preparing strong applications. Maintain a comprehensive database of grant making organisations. Give strategic guidance on fundraising approaches and income generation. Attend DAC site visits and meetings to advise on funding options. Build relationships with key funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Churches Trust. Communicate funding news, deadlines and opportunities via diocesan channels. Organise and deliver training events and workshops. About You We are looking for someone who is confident in identifying funding sources and advising on grant applications and has experience of fundraising for capital projects. You will be: Knowledgeable about heritage buildings and planning processes An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about supporting parishes. For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. Benefits include: The opportunity to apply to use the DBF's remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme Membership of the Church Worker's Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6% An Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Grants, Grants Officer, Grants and Fundraising Advisor, Fundraising and Grants Advisor, Grants and Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Grants Officer, Capital Projects Fundraising Officer, Heritage & Church Buildings Fundraising Officer, Church Buildings Funding Adviser, Church, Church Building. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Grants and Fundraising Advisor We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fundraising Adviser to support parishes in securing funding for projects to improve and repair their church buildings. This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the care, preservation, and future development of church buildings across the diocese. Position: Grants and Fundraising Advisor (internally known as Fundraising Adviser for the Church Buildings) Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £38,600 per annum Hours: Full-time Contract: 4 year fixed term contract Closing Date: 9th February 2026 Interview Date: Hove on Tuesday 23rd February 2026. About the Role Working closely with the Church Buildings Team, Archdeacons, Parish Support, and external partners, you will play a key role in helping parishes achieve successful capital projects that strengthen mission, heritage engagement, and community use. Main duties include: Provide expert advice on fundraising for church buildings and capital projects. Support parishes in identifying grant sources and preparing strong applications. Maintain a comprehensive database of grant making organisations. Give strategic guidance on fundraising approaches and income generation. Attend DAC site visits and meetings to advise on funding options. Build relationships with key funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Churches Trust. Communicate funding news, deadlines and opportunities via diocesan channels. Organise and deliver training events and workshops. About You We are looking for someone who is confident in identifying funding sources and advising on grant applications and has experience of fundraising for capital projects. You will be: Knowledgeable about heritage buildings and planning processes An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about supporting parishes. For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. Benefits include: The opportunity to apply to use the DBF's remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme Membership of the Church Worker's Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6% An Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Grants, Grants Officer, Grants and Fundraising Advisor, Fundraising and Grants Advisor, Grants and Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Grants Officer, Capital Projects Fundraising Officer, Heritage & Church Buildings Fundraising Officer, Church Buildings Funding Adviser, Church, Church Building. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
THE SALISBURY DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
Salisbury, Wiltshire
We are looking for an experienced Grants Officer to join our busy Engagement and Giving Team and play a vital part in supporting those fundraising for parish churches across the Diocese. You will provide guidance on funds available from Trusts and Foundations along with supporting our parishes through the application process alongside building long term connections with funders. You will help train and compile guidance for parishes on the navigation of fundraising potential from various sources and build alliances between parishes to share experiences. You will directly fundraise for select Diocesan projects, identifying opportunities for grants, and applying for funding. Duties Research and recommend Trusts and Foundations that will fund churches, whether heritage, repairs, reordering, ministry, environmental or community. Be fully briefed on the criteria of the key national church funders, provide project specific advice, and keep churches abreast of changes to funds and upcoming deadlines. Be knowledgeable on funding opportunities, support churches delivering social work to their wider community that (for example) reduce isolation, address food poverty and money management. Build knowledge of local funders, through networking and online research. Provide access and training for the Church of England Cornerstone grants database, to help identify funders, and to record and manage grant applications. Research Trust and Foundation Trustees to gain an understanding of funders philanthropic motivations. Provide case studies for the Diocesan website, and monthly Faith, Finance and Fundraising email, covering a variety of projects, to inspire more churches to try grants funding. Ensure grant information provided on the Diocesan website and through Cornerstone is accurate, by cross referencing against the Charity Commission and funder websites, and by responding to feedback from the parishes. Respond to PCCs enquiries to discuss funding requirements. Provide training to PCCs on (e.g.) building a case for support, planning and writing grant applications, ongoing stewardship with funders, report writing and continuation funding. Whenever possible meet with the parish in person, or online, to fully understand their funding needs and financial situation. Help parishes learn how to write a strong 'case for support' that is both emotive, and financially robust. Understand and sensitively interpret charitable accounts, to strengthen grant applications and to help churches maximise the investment of their existing funds. Have an excellent understanding of restricted, designated and unrestricted reserves. When required, review and critique draft applications, to ensure a high standard is achieved. Encourage shared learning by budding up churches undertaking similar projects. Seek out examples of successful and unsuccessful applications as part of continual learning and development. Celebrate successful applications; write case studies, and if possible, visit completed projects or attend opening events. Support parishes in preparing applications for the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Community Fund and Awards for All programmes. Identify potential external bid-writers, that the Diocese might recommend or partner with, seeking testimonials to support any endorsement. Secure grants for Milton Abbey capital appeal works and make grant applications that will directly support the work of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Working with the Milton Abbey Heritage Trustees, identify grant opportunities, make recommendations, write and submit applications, to secure significant grants for capital appeal work at Milton Abbey. Working with the Giving Advisor, use experience and insight gained in the role, to make recommendations about funding opportunities to bring long-term financial sustainability for Milton Abbey. Support the preparation of applications for the benefit of the DBF. Respond to ad-hoc requests for grant advice from colleagues at the DBF. Build good relationships with major funders and build relationships with Trustees on behalf of Salisbury Diocese. Attend fundraising network meetings or Meet the Funder training sessions, to help boost profile and relationships Establish contact with Trust and Foundation Grant Officers. Make enquiries on behalf of churches, if the knowledge will benefit a wider audience. Build a good relationship with regional National Lottery Engagement Managers, to ensure the information provided is accurate and up to date. Identify local trustees and potential major donors, for future partnership working. Qualifications & Training Essential: Good standard of literacy and education (A level or equivalent). Desirable: Chartered Institute of Fundraising qualification or training Experience Essential: A minimum of three years' experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising Able to create and tailor funding proposals to appeal to wide range of different funders Engaging and interesting copywriting; able to bring a project to life through story telling Able to write and evaluate grant applications at a high standard, to increase funding success Experienced in understanding and interpreting charity accounts A high level of numeracy and managing budgets A high level of accuracy and attention to detail including when working on systems and databases Desirable: Fundraising experience in the heritage sector Engaging presentation skills Skills & Competencies Essential: Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the Church of England. Proficiency and demonstrable experience working with Microsoft Office and cloud-based virtual environment, e.g., SharePoint, Zoom; confident in using a variety of technologies and a willingness to learn and work with new technologies and programmes as necessary. Confident using a variety of technologies and a willingness to learn and work with new technologies and programmes as necessary. Ability to build trusted and productive relationships with various stakeholders. Inquiring mind, proactively considering ways of working that improve service provision. Self-motivated, flexible and capable of organising and prioritising, working independently whilst also being part of the wider team. Professional demeanour, demonstrating a calm, compassionate, and helpful disposition toward those we serve, handling sensitive information appropriately. Excellent communication skills capable of relating well to a wide range of people with varying expectations Desirable: Awareness and understanding of the Church of England, diocesan and parish governance, structures and Measures.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Grants Officer to join our busy Engagement and Giving Team and play a vital part in supporting those fundraising for parish churches across the Diocese. You will provide guidance on funds available from Trusts and Foundations along with supporting our parishes through the application process alongside building long term connections with funders. You will help train and compile guidance for parishes on the navigation of fundraising potential from various sources and build alliances between parishes to share experiences. You will directly fundraise for select Diocesan projects, identifying opportunities for grants, and applying for funding. Duties Research and recommend Trusts and Foundations that will fund churches, whether heritage, repairs, reordering, ministry, environmental or community. Be fully briefed on the criteria of the key national church funders, provide project specific advice, and keep churches abreast of changes to funds and upcoming deadlines. Be knowledgeable on funding opportunities, support churches delivering social work to their wider community that (for example) reduce isolation, address food poverty and money management. Build knowledge of local funders, through networking and online research. Provide access and training for the Church of England Cornerstone grants database, to help identify funders, and to record and manage grant applications. Research Trust and Foundation Trustees to gain an understanding of funders philanthropic motivations. Provide case studies for the Diocesan website, and monthly Faith, Finance and Fundraising email, covering a variety of projects, to inspire more churches to try grants funding. Ensure grant information provided on the Diocesan website and through Cornerstone is accurate, by cross referencing against the Charity Commission and funder websites, and by responding to feedback from the parishes. Respond to PCCs enquiries to discuss funding requirements. Provide training to PCCs on (e.g.) building a case for support, planning and writing grant applications, ongoing stewardship with funders, report writing and continuation funding. Whenever possible meet with the parish in person, or online, to fully understand their funding needs and financial situation. Help parishes learn how to write a strong 'case for support' that is both emotive, and financially robust. Understand and sensitively interpret charitable accounts, to strengthen grant applications and to help churches maximise the investment of their existing funds. Have an excellent understanding of restricted, designated and unrestricted reserves. When required, review and critique draft applications, to ensure a high standard is achieved. Encourage shared learning by budding up churches undertaking similar projects. Seek out examples of successful and unsuccessful applications as part of continual learning and development. Celebrate successful applications; write case studies, and if possible, visit completed projects or attend opening events. Support parishes in preparing applications for the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Community Fund and Awards for All programmes. Identify potential external bid-writers, that the Diocese might recommend or partner with, seeking testimonials to support any endorsement. Secure grants for Milton Abbey capital appeal works and make grant applications that will directly support the work of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Working with the Milton Abbey Heritage Trustees, identify grant opportunities, make recommendations, write and submit applications, to secure significant grants for capital appeal work at Milton Abbey. Working with the Giving Advisor, use experience and insight gained in the role, to make recommendations about funding opportunities to bring long-term financial sustainability for Milton Abbey. Support the preparation of applications for the benefit of the DBF. Respond to ad-hoc requests for grant advice from colleagues at the DBF. Build good relationships with major funders and build relationships with Trustees on behalf of Salisbury Diocese. Attend fundraising network meetings or Meet the Funder training sessions, to help boost profile and relationships Establish contact with Trust and Foundation Grant Officers. Make enquiries on behalf of churches, if the knowledge will benefit a wider audience. Build a good relationship with regional National Lottery Engagement Managers, to ensure the information provided is accurate and up to date. Identify local trustees and potential major donors, for future partnership working. Qualifications & Training Essential: Good standard of literacy and education (A level or equivalent). Desirable: Chartered Institute of Fundraising qualification or training Experience Essential: A minimum of three years' experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising Able to create and tailor funding proposals to appeal to wide range of different funders Engaging and interesting copywriting; able to bring a project to life through story telling Able to write and evaluate grant applications at a high standard, to increase funding success Experienced in understanding and interpreting charity accounts A high level of numeracy and managing budgets A high level of accuracy and attention to detail including when working on systems and databases Desirable: Fundraising experience in the heritage sector Engaging presentation skills Skills & Competencies Essential: Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the Church of England. Proficiency and demonstrable experience working with Microsoft Office and cloud-based virtual environment, e.g., SharePoint, Zoom; confident in using a variety of technologies and a willingness to learn and work with new technologies and programmes as necessary. Confident using a variety of technologies and a willingness to learn and work with new technologies and programmes as necessary. Ability to build trusted and productive relationships with various stakeholders. Inquiring mind, proactively considering ways of working that improve service provision. Self-motivated, flexible and capable of organising and prioritising, working independently whilst also being part of the wider team. Professional demeanour, demonstrating a calm, compassionate, and helpful disposition toward those we serve, handling sensitive information appropriately. Excellent communication skills capable of relating well to a wide range of people with varying expectations Desirable: Awareness and understanding of the Church of England, diocesan and parish governance, structures and Measures.
Grants and Fundraising Advisor We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fundraising Adviser to support parishes in securing funding for projects to improve and repair their church buildings. This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the care, preservation, and future development of church buildings across the diocese. Position: Grants and Fundraising Advisor (internally known as Fundraising Adviser for the Church Buildings) Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £38,600 per annum Hours: Full-time Contract: 4 year fixed term contract Closing Date: 9th February 2026 Interview Date: Hove on Tuesday 23rd February 2026. About the Role Working closely with the Church Buildings Team, Archdeacons, Parish Support, and external partners, you will play a key role in helping parishes achieve successful capital projects that strengthen mission, heritage engagement, and community use. Main duties include: Provide expert advice on fundraising for church buildings and capital projects. Support parishes in identifying grant sources and preparing strong applications. Maintain a comprehensive database of grant making organisations. Give strategic guidance on fundraising approaches and income generation. Attend DAC site visits and meetings to advise on funding options. Build relationships with key funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Churches Trust. Communicate funding news, deadlines and opportunities via diocesan channels. Organise and deliver training events and workshops. About You We are looking for someone who is confident in identifying funding sources and advising on grant applications and has experience of fundraising for capital projects. You will be: Knowledgeable about heritage buildings and planning processes An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about supporting parishes. For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. Benefits include: The opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6% An Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Grants, Grants Officer, Grants and Fundraising Advisor, Fundraising and Grants Advisor, Grants and Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Grants Officer, Capital Projects Fundraising Officer, Heritage & Church Buildings Fundraising Officer, Church Buildings Funding Adviser, Church, Church Building. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Grants and Fundraising Advisor We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fundraising Adviser to support parishes in securing funding for projects to improve and repair their church buildings. This is an exciting hybrid working opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the care, preservation, and future development of church buildings across the diocese. Position: Grants and Fundraising Advisor (internally known as Fundraising Adviser for the Church Buildings) Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £38,600 per annum Hours: Full-time Contract: 4 year fixed term contract Closing Date: 9th February 2026 Interview Date: Hove on Tuesday 23rd February 2026. About the Role Working closely with the Church Buildings Team, Archdeacons, Parish Support, and external partners, you will play a key role in helping parishes achieve successful capital projects that strengthen mission, heritage engagement, and community use. Main duties include: Provide expert advice on fundraising for church buildings and capital projects. Support parishes in identifying grant sources and preparing strong applications. Maintain a comprehensive database of grant making organisations. Give strategic guidance on fundraising approaches and income generation. Attend DAC site visits and meetings to advise on funding options. Build relationships with key funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Churches Trust. Communicate funding news, deadlines and opportunities via diocesan channels. Organise and deliver training events and workshops. About You We are looking for someone who is confident in identifying funding sources and advising on grant applications and has experience of fundraising for capital projects. You will be: Knowledgeable about heritage buildings and planning processes An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload. Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about supporting parishes. For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. Benefits include: The opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6% An Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Grants, Grants Officer, Grants and Fundraising Advisor, Fundraising and Grants Advisor, Grants and Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Grants Officer, Capital Projects Fundraising Officer, Heritage & Church Buildings Fundraising Officer, Church Buildings Funding Adviser, Church, Church Building. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role with Home-Start Wandsworth, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation. They will work closely with the Managing Director, and other members of the leadership team, to ensure the success and long term sustainability of the charity. The role oversees the operational functions of the charity including HR, IT and Finance, as well as support of service development projects. The role also requires project management of grant applications, delivery and reporting, and plays a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, communicate and enhance the impact of our work. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. Key Responsibilities: Leadership To work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to deliver the objectives of the organisation. develop our services & ways of working to ensure the charity s long term sustainability. engage and motivate the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to. work closely with the Family Support Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements. contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required. Operations Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR, HR, Finance and IT. Ensure the systems, processes and policies the team are using are understood and working effectively and that ways of working are compliant with all current policies, or recommend changes as relevant. Manage the operations and ensure efficient use of resources. Manage the budget, reconciliation and year end accounting processes. Lead on operational projects and oversee office administration, tech support and premises management. Lead on Quality Assurance requirements related to operational delivery. Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including charity log. Produce tailored reports and insights for funders, Trustees and partners. Manage outsourced contracts. Organisational Development Lead on service development projects to support agreed strategies, priorities and commitments, working with other members of the team as relevant. Explore/recommend other service developments that would benefit the organisation by engagement with other Home-starts and relevant organisations. Grant Management Work closely with the Managing Director and Fundraising function to project manage grant and trust applications, deadlines and progress reports. To ensure effective monitoring of all grant & trust commitments & deliverables, liaising with other members of the team as appropriate. Deliver a regular report to the Board on performance against grants and trusts. Team Management Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient running of the organisation. Manage staff and freelancers according to the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values. Support effective management of any non home visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation s work. Line Management: Business Support Administrator Data specialist (freelance) Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Proven experience in operations management Experience in financial management essential and using Xero is desirable Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis Management experience of small/medium teams Solutions focussed team player Excellent written and verbal communication Flexible and adaptable to change Excellent organisational and project management skills Experience of using Charity Log or other database management systems. Knowledge of GDPR legislation Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting Experience of working in the non-profit or community support sector is desirable
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role with Home-Start Wandsworth, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation. They will work closely with the Managing Director, and other members of the leadership team, to ensure the success and long term sustainability of the charity. The role oversees the operational functions of the charity including HR, IT and Finance, as well as support of service development projects. The role also requires project management of grant applications, delivery and reporting, and plays a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, communicate and enhance the impact of our work. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. Key Responsibilities: Leadership To work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to deliver the objectives of the organisation. develop our services & ways of working to ensure the charity s long term sustainability. engage and motivate the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to. work closely with the Family Support Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements. contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required. Operations Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR, HR, Finance and IT. Ensure the systems, processes and policies the team are using are understood and working effectively and that ways of working are compliant with all current policies, or recommend changes as relevant. Manage the operations and ensure efficient use of resources. Manage the budget, reconciliation and year end accounting processes. Lead on operational projects and oversee office administration, tech support and premises management. Lead on Quality Assurance requirements related to operational delivery. Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including charity log. Produce tailored reports and insights for funders, Trustees and partners. Manage outsourced contracts. Organisational Development Lead on service development projects to support agreed strategies, priorities and commitments, working with other members of the team as relevant. Explore/recommend other service developments that would benefit the organisation by engagement with other Home-starts and relevant organisations. Grant Management Work closely with the Managing Director and Fundraising function to project manage grant and trust applications, deadlines and progress reports. To ensure effective monitoring of all grant & trust commitments & deliverables, liaising with other members of the team as appropriate. Deliver a regular report to the Board on performance against grants and trusts. Team Management Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient running of the organisation. Manage staff and freelancers according to the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values. Support effective management of any non home visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation s work. Line Management: Business Support Administrator Data specialist (freelance) Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Proven experience in operations management Experience in financial management essential and using Xero is desirable Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis Management experience of small/medium teams Solutions focussed team player Excellent written and verbal communication Flexible and adaptable to change Excellent organisational and project management skills Experience of using Charity Log or other database management systems. Knowledge of GDPR legislation Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting Experience of working in the non-profit or community support sector is desirable
