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Head of Corporate Partnerships AllChild London, UK (Hybrid options available) Full-time and permanent role Salary: Competitive Help every child and young person flourish. How? Help us double our income and deepen our impact. We're a national charity with a local heartbeat - working with communities so that every child and young person can access the right support, at the right time, in the right way. Our place-based approach is rooted in early identification, trusted adult relationships, whole child/whole system support and joined-up communities. Our model has been successfully funded so far through a unique collective impact funding model across local and central government, schools and philanthropy, and we aim for a broader mix of funders who are committed to transforming their communities. As we embark on our second decade, we are ready for this next chapter: scaling our place-based model nationally and doubling our annual income from £8m to £16m+. We've built a community of committed supporters across individuals and foundations, and there's significant opportunity to grow our offering for corporate partners. To enable this vision, we're now seeking an exceptional specialist to join us as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, and design and implement a new strategy to create a significant step change in this area. Reporting to our newly appointed Director of Fundraising, you will be responsible for building up our value proposition, shaping our corporate engagement strategy, and increasing income and range of partnerships in this area. You will play a key role as a senior leader in our fundraising team, and bring a strong track record of new business development and managing strategic funding partners for the organisations you've represented. Your creativity and ability to inspire the best out of your colleagues has resulted in income growth and success in embedding new ideas and approaches. Underpinning all of this will be your excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to build new programmes and initiatives, and enthusiasm to be part of an organisation that is growing and at pace. If this is the sort of career challenge you are seeking next and want to unlock transformational funding for children across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner at Richmond Associates on (0) or you can download further details from their website: CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 09:00 ON MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

About the role We are looking for a Group Design & Brand Manager. This is a senior, strategic leadership role. If you are an ambitious creative perhaps currently operating in a fast-paced agency environment who is ready to transition in-house and act as the absolute commercial guardian of a premium corporate identity, we want you to lead our visual evolution. The Challenge & The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, you will own the overarching visual identity across our entire group: Kingsley Healthcare (40+ residential homes), Kingsley Homecare, and Kingsley Philanthropy. Total Brand Ownership: You won't wait for instructions. You will proactively audit our output, architect a top-tier corporate document strategy, and elevate our brand identity to the next level. Premium Visual Storytelling: You will act as the creative powerhouse for our wider marketing team. You will produce, shoot, and edit high-end promotional video, design high-converting advertising campaigns, and supply our Social Media team with highly optimised assets. (Note: You create the magic; our social team handles the publishing and analytics). Commercial Print & Production: You will take total ownership of our physical marketing collateral. You will ruthlessly negotiate with external print suppliers and media buyers to drive maximum ROI and efficiency across the group. Global Leadership: You will manage, mentor, and optimise the workflow of our fully offshore design production team (comprising a Senior Graphic Designer and a Graphic Designer based entirely in our Sri Lankan operational hub). One of your first strategic tasks will be helping to recruit and onboard a new designer to complete your offshore engine! Reports to: Head of Marketing Key duties and responsibilities Who You Are: The In-House Transitioner: You have the rigorous multi-account discipline of an agency professional, but you are ready to dedicate your talents to a single, rapidly growing, purpose-driven business. A Remote Leader: You possess the communication skills and workflow mastery required to lead a transnational, offshore execution team. You know how to write an airtight design brief. The Complete Creative: You have expert-level mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) alongside extensive video editing and motion graphics capability (Premiere Pro, After Effects). A Commercial Leader: You understand that beautiful design is useless if it doesn't drive commercial goals (occupancy, recruitment, brand equity) or save the business money (supplier negotiation). An Empathetic Communicator: You possess the emotional intelligence to visually market highly sensitive adult social care and dementia services with profound dignity and regulatory (CQC) compliance. What will you gain? The Kingsley Package: £36,500.00 Base Salary 10% Performance-Related Pay (PRP) Bonus tied directly to your commercial and delivery results. Hybrid Working: 3 days working remotely with total autonomy; 2 days a week collaborating in our vibrant Lowestoft Head Office. We are a proud Real Living Wage employer, hold a sector-leading 4.7/5 rating on Glassdoor, and were officially ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in Indeed's Better Work Awards. Supplementary information How to Apply (Strict Requirement): We are hiring a visual leader , which means we need to see your work. To apply, you must submit your CV alongside a Link to your Digital Portfolio. We need to see your corporate branding work, your video/multimedia capabilities, and high-end print collateral. (Applications without a portfolio link will be automatically rejected).

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a permanent Philanthropy Manager. The organisation is a charity committed to improving social mobility in the UK. Their work is focused on improving social mobility through education opportunities. Their mission is to level the playing field for young people from low-income backgrounds so that they have a fair chance of accessing leading universities, apprenticeships, and jobs. With a three-pronged approach including programmes, research, and policy advocacy, the organisation supports nearly 12,000 young people each year and they have been able to work towards keeping social mobility high in the political agenda. As the Philanthropy Manager you will predominantly manage the portfolio of Fellows giving at the being £15k, £5k, and £1k per year level, as well as relationships with donors giving much more. The Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for developing the alumni giving campaign and will spot opportunities for further cultivation and donor engagement throughout the philanthropy portfolio of the organisation. The Philanthropy Manager will be a true relationship management and will line manage a Philanthropy Assistant while reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, working closely too with the Director of Development. To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager you will have experience of building and managing donor relationships with individuals giving four-figures and above per year in a philanthropy team or other fundraising capacity through structured giving schemes. You will have experience of working with key senior colleagues across and organisation to secure major gifts and steward relationships and will have good knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, including trends in philanthropy. This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week. The salary for this role is £42,025 to £48,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Philanthropy Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Sutton Trust is the UK s leading social mobility charity. We believe every young person should have a fair chance in life, regardless of their family s income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Our mission is to change this. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future. Each year, together with our university and employer partners, we support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through our university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. And our support doesn t stop there. We engage our thriving alumni community to help them to succeed in their professions and to act as advocates for social mobility. Our rigorous and extensive research shines a light on barriers to opportunity from the early years to the workplace, and we strive to influence national policy change with evidence-based solutions to tackle educational and workplace inequality. Using insights from our programmes and research, we also test and scale new ideas in education and employment practice. As an independent charity, our work is entirely reliant on the generous support of our community of donors. The need to support our work to tackle Britain s low social mobility has never been greater. Fundraising at the Sutton Trust We are seeking a dynamic and confident Philanthropy Manager to join our high-performing fundraising team. The Sutton Trust is at an exciting point in our organisational journey, with a new Chairperson and ambitions to significantly grow our impact and fundraising as part of our 2030 strategy. Over the past five years the impact of the Sutton Trust has increased, especially in our programme numbers, securing a relatively stable income of c.£6m over a number of years. In recent years this has grown to c.£7m, and our organisational strategy to 2030/31 will continue this fundraising trajectory to increase income to £12m. With a growing portfolio of philanthropic income from individuals currently accounting for c.£1.2m there is considerable enthusiasm and opportunity to build upon existing relationships and establish new ones in support of the work of The Sutton Trust. Our fundraising approach will continue to focus on major gifts, harnessing and increasing our networks, and multi-year partnerships to leverage a range of drivers to secure philanthropic support. We anticipate utilising the structured giving schemes designed for our individual supporters to build a robust pipeline for future major gifts. This will include a focus on building out our newly refreshed Fellowship scheme and, importantly, working with the Head of Philanthropy to implement a segmented fundraising campaign with our 40,000 strong alumni community. Additionally, there is significant opportunity to build upon recent successes and further develop our approach to legacy fundraising. Main duties New Business Managing and growing the Trust s Fellowship scheme through scoping, developing and securing new four and five-figure gifts from individual supporters, working closely with the Director of Development, Head of Philanthropy, and senior volunteers appropriately to secure and steward. Work with the Head of Philanthropy to identify and cultivate a prospect pool of potential donors at all levels, including utilising the CRM, current low-level donors, stakeholder network mapping through the Board and Trustees, as well as prospects research of philanthropists with an active interest in education/ social mobility. Undertake prospect research across the spectrum of philanthropic income in collaboration with the Head of Philanthropy including identification, due diligence, qualification, and creating briefings and outreach plans. Work with the Head of Alumni Engagement to proactively identify Sutton Trust alumni with the capacity and inclination to support our work, developing meaningful relationships, identifying relevant opportunities to deepen their connection to the Trust, and influencing alums to start and continue their giving journey. Work with the Head of Fundraising Operations and Head of Philanthropy to design, implement, and promote a low-level online giving journey, including automated stewardship activation. Supporting the Head of Philanthropy to implement a compelling legacy campaign. Work with colleagues across the Development team to identify, qualify, cultivate and secure prospects, using resources effectively where there are links between corporates, individuals, and trusts & foundations. Account Management and Development Manage and grow the Trust s Fellowship major donor scheme, creating meaningful, mutually beneficial and long-term relationships. Create meaningful and personalised donor plans for your portfolio, including reporting, regular written updates and in person meetings where appropriate. Working with the Director of Development and Head of Philanthropy to support the stewardship and management of the Board, and other major donors. Be accountable for achieving individual agreed income targets, looking for opportunities to grow funding and diversify philanthropic income. Support the Head of Philanthropy in developing high-quality Fellowship and philanthropy collateral and communications. Take responsibility for all elements of event management for individual donors, including creating, planning and managing events that create meaningful experiences for donors. This may include drinks receptions, small private dinners, panel events, and programme visits. Fundraising, Line Management, Finance and Reporting Effectively line manage and coach the Philanthropy Assistant, supporting their development as a fundraiser. Work with colleagues to deliver impactful events to cultivate prospects and steward partners, with a focus on experience for individual supporters and prospects. Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences, delivering presentations and providing expertise as required. Work with colleagues across Development and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, income tracking, donor record keeping, and reporting for philanthropic income. Working closely with colleagues, provide philanthropy fundraising expertise to increase awareness of viable funding opportunities and develop organisational understanding of best practice when working with individual supporters. Ensure you and your line report appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting. Stay up to date with philanthropy fundraising best practice, embedding it across the Philanthropy team s work, and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space. Other duties as necessary from time to time. Person Specification We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in: Experience building and managing donor relationships with individuals giving four-figures and above per annum in a philanthropy team or other fundraising capacity, and through structured giving schemes. Experience of all elements of the cultivation cycle, including prospect research via multiple sources, to develop a prospect pool of individual supporters. Experience of working with key senior colleagues across an organisation to secure major gifts and steward relationships, including making the ask for five-figure gifts. Experience of managing meaningful donor events and experiences, from concept to delivery. First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust with gravitas and confidence in a range of settings. Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to write persuasive and engaging funding collateral, and to network with Sutton Trust stakeholders and donors to inspire and encourage giving. Experience of building or inputting into donor strategy and planning. Experience of managing line reports, including effective supervision, feedback and development. Experience with working with membership groups such as alumni, implementing online-giving schemes and supporting legacy campaigns ( desirable ). Strong analytical skills. Knowledge and experience of the education and/or not-for-profit sector. Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, including trends in philanthropy and the different giving mechanisms utilised by individual donors (i.e. donor-advised funds, family foundations etc). Experienced at using Salesforce or other fundraising CRM software to accurately record funding relationships We are also looking for an individual who: Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and our mission to increase social mobility. High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for a range of philanthropy fundraising activity. Strong communicator, skilled at persuading others through writing and conversation. Excellent attention to detail. Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple funder relationships. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work) Terms of Appointment Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £42,025-£48,000 . click apply for full job details

Location : Brixton House, London Salary : £40,000 per annum Contract : Permanent, full-time Hours : 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks), some evening and weekend work required Annual leave: 22 days plus bank holidays Background Brixton House is more than a cultural space; it is a vibrant community hub where creativity thrives, voices are heard and everyone is welcomed and celebrated. Our vision is to empower undervalued, unheard and excluded communities through creative and cultural spaces rooted in the legacy of Ovalhouse Theatre. We are dedicated to presenting and collaborating with voices and perspectives often marginalised in mainstream funded culture. Our values are to be welcoming, radical, collaborative and to celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments. About the role As Senior Development Manager, you will acquire and manage funder relationships with individuals, corporate organisations, trusts, foundations and statutory funders who align with our mission, values and community ambitions. You will translate Brixton House's artistic and civic work into compelling cases for support across individual giving, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations. Working closely across teams, you will help ensure fundraising activity supports our artistic, civic and community ambitions and contributes to sustainable growth. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and strategic fundraiser who thrives on delivery. You will be confident working across income streams and internally with the Commercial Director, Trustees, senior leadership and colleagues to engage and cultivate high-value donors and partners. Leadership and Management Contribute to and implement fundraising, membership and partnership strategies Refine fundraising strategy based on learning and performance Align fundraising priorities with Brixton House's mission and strategic objectives Fundraising Lead diversified income generation with a focus on individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships Oversee proposals, pitches and negotiations with supporters and partners Develop engaging digital fundraising campaigns with Marketing and Communications Secure grants supporting artistic programming and civic engagement Funder and Partnership Development Identify, cultivate and secure new high-value funders and partners Lead stewardship of key relationships with personalised engagement Implement cultivation and stewardship strategies to deepen long-term support Financial, Data and Administrative Oversight Monitor fundraising effectiveness and reporting Oversee budgets with the Commercial Director and liaise with Finance Ensure accurate processes including Gift Aid, GDPR compliance and reporting Report progress to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Public Relations and Advocacy Represent Brixton House at events and donor meetings Keep up to date with best practice in cultural and charity fundraising Person Specification Experience (required) Proven experience where philanthropic, corporate or grant income is central Track record of delivering income growth Experience securing and managing funding relationships Strong internal communication and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of UK charity, tax and fundraising legislation Experience (desirable) Arts, heritage or comparable sector fundraising experience Knowledge of international fundraising and tax-effective giving Experience of legacy or endowment fundraising Personal characteristics Dynamic, resilient and collaborative Excellent communication and project management skills Strong alignment with Brixton House values and mission Basic Terms and Conditions The role is primarily based at Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL. Working days may include evenings and weekends. How to Apply Please explain what attracts you to the role and provide evidence of how you meet the criteria. Apply via our Hireful platform by uploading your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4, size 12 font). Deadline: 9am, 27 April 2026 First interviews: Week commencing 27 April 2026 Second interviews : Week commencing 4 May 2026 You may have experience in the following: Senior Development Manager, Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, Head of Development, Senior Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Development and Partnerships Manager, Arts Fundraising Manager, Charity Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Development Lead. REF-

Tired of churning out creative for 15 different agency clients? Ready to take absolute ownership of one multi-million-pound brand? Job Title: Group Design & Brand Manager (Agency to In-House Opportunity) Location: Hybrid (3 days remote, 2 mandatory days at Head Office, Lowestoft) Salary: £36,500.00 Base Salary + 10% Performance-Related Bonus Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the company At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect. As the UK's only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor's Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. For eight consecutive years, we've been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded. Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023). If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you. About the role We are looking for a Group Design & Brand Manager. This is a senior, strategic leadership role. If you are an ambitious creative-perhaps currently operating in a fast-paced agency environment-who is ready to transition in-house and act as the absolute commercial guardian of a premium corporate identity, we want you to lead our visual evolution. The Challenge & The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, you will own the overarching visual identity across our entire group: Kingsley Healthcare (40+ residential homes), Kingsley Homecare, and Kingsley Philanthropy. Total Brand Ownership: You won't wait for instructions. You will proactively audit our output, architect a top-tier corporate document strategy, and elevate our brand identity to the next level. Premium Visual Storytelling: You will act as the creative powerhouse for our wider marketing team. You will produce, shoot, and edit high-end promotional video, design high-converting advertising campaigns, and supply our Social Media team with highly optimised assets. Commercial Print & Production: You will take total ownership of our physical marketing collateral. You will ruthlessly negotiate with external print suppliers and media buyers to drive maximum ROI and efficiency across the group. Global Leadership: You will manage, mentor, and optimise the workflow of our fully offshore design production team (comprising a Senior Graphic Designer and a Graphic Designer based entirely in our Sri Lankan operational hub). One of your first strategic tasks will be helping to recruit and onboard a new designer to complete your offshore engine! Reports to: Head of Marketing Key duties and responsibilities Who You Are: The In-House Transitioner: You have the rigorous multi-account discipline of an agency professional, but you are ready to dedicate your talents to a single, rapidly growing, purpose-driven business. A Remote Leader: You possess the communication skills and workflow mastery required to lead a transnational, offshore execution team. You know how to write an airtight design brief. The Complete Creative: You have expert-level mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) alongside extensive video editing and motion graphics capability (Premiere Pro, After Effects). A Commercial Leader: You understand that beautiful design is useless if it doesn't drive commercial goals (occupancy, recruitment, brand equity) or save the business money (supplier negotiation). An Empathetic Communicator: You possess the emotional intelligence to visually market highly sensitive adult social care and dementia services with profound dignity and regulatory (CQC) compliance. What will you gain? The Kingsley Package: £36,500.00 Base Salary 10% Performance-Related Pay (PRP) Bonus tied directly to your commercial and delivery results. Hybrid Working: 3 days working remotely with total autonomy; 2 days a week collaborating in our vibrant Lowestoft Head Office. We are a proud Real Living Wage employer, hold a sector-leading 4.7/5 rating on Glassdoor, and were officially ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in Indeed's Better Work Awards.

Harris Hill is looking for a Head of Propositions, for 6 months, to support a national disability charity. The role will be responsible for working across a large and complex organisation with a newly launched strategy, to identify and develop compelling narratives and strategic, transformational propositions that will enable them to secure significant funding across all income streams. You will work with fundraisers and programme leads to create a blueprint for impact tracking, reporting and stewardship that will clearly demonstrate their impact and ensure they are delivering on their commitments to funders. You will innovate and help to identify new and exciting ways to showcase their work to existing and new supporters. Someone from a complex and social care providing organisation would be ideal, but not essential, who has been responsible and understands the role, and its need to get basics in place, and under the skin and produce an almost bible that fundraisers could use You will understand the fundamentals of things like reporting, KPI's, ensure systems are in place to track fundraising. As such, you will write really well, but not in a proposal writing sense, but in a way to underline practices and produce documents and reports that are understood by the wider team, stakeholders and managers. You will essential come in and create from scratch, what a programme is from budget, need to function, campaigning work and how that all links. This role can be a 4-5dpw role, with 2dpw in the office Key responsibilities: Persuasive Storytelling : Ability to craft compelling and factually accurate content that motivates all supporters from high-level philanthropists to individual givers. Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, create budgets, and align fundraising activities with overall organisational strategy. Interrogating technical materials and complex budgets to draw out a scalable case for support. Project Management: Highly organised, capable of handling multiple, high-value projects and deadlines simultaneously. Technical Proficiency: Competence in CRM systems, ideally experience of MS Dynamics, and MS Office. Personal spec: Person specification Experience: Proven Track Record of developing transformational cross organisation propositions within a similar role or in major gifts, philanthropy, trust & foundation, or corporate fundraising. Exceptional Communication: Outstanding writing, editing, and presenting skills to create persuasive, tailored proposals and storytelling for varied audiences. Creativity: Experience of preparing visually engaging donor engagement and stewardship content that maximises the lifetime value of supporters and engages new supporters. Toolkits & Collateral: Build, maintain, and update toolkits of resources for fundraisers to use in proposals and pitches. Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy to develop project budgets, plan campaigns, and monitor outcomes. Project management: Lead on specific projects/defined pieces of work for the directorate as required and agreed. Performance Monitoring: Track proposition success, using data-driven insights to optimize materials and ensure high return on investment. Impact focused: Experience of developing clear reporting frameworks for fundraisers and programme teams. Internal Collaboration: Partner with research, service delivery, and finance teams to identify fundable projects and gather accurate budgetary information. Prioritisation: Ability to effectively plan and prioritise a complex and varied workload and provide an efficient service to internal customers. If you would like to find out more, please apply for further information.

Job title:Head of Philanthropy Operations Salary:£65,000 - £72,000 dep on exp + benefits Location:London, NW1 (at least 3-4 days onsite) Job type:Permanent Hours:Full-time The role As The London Clinic approaches its centenary as a leading healthcare charity, we are entering a period of significant momentum, investment, and renewed focus on philanthropy as a core part of our organisational strategy click apply for full job details

Are you driven to open doors for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them build the skills and confidence to thrive? Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy & Major Gifts) £45,000-£50,000 Hybrid (London-based 2-3 days/month) Permanent We are partnering with a charity that is searching for an experienced Head of Fundraising to help them reach one million young people by 2030. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a philanthropy and major gifts function at a fast-growing, values-led charity with a powerful mission and an already impressive roster of long-term corporate partners. About this organisation Since 2009, they've helped nearly 700,000 young people aged 7-18 from underserved backgrounds discover their talents, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed in education and work. They do this through free, high-quality employability programmes delivered in over 600 schools each year, in long-term partnership with employers including Barclays LifeSkills, KPMG, M&G plc, Network Rail, ICAEW and the NHS. They're ambitious, inclusive and inquisitive; and they're just getting started. The role This is a strategic and hands-on position, perfect for a fundraiser who loves building something new. You'll lead the development of new income streams, grow philanthropic and major gifts support, and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen the organisation's long-term financial sustainability. You'll also line manage a newly formed team including a Fundraising Manager and a Marketing & Communications Manager, so experience of coaching and developing people is important. About you You'll have direct UK charity fundraising experience and a strong track record of securing six-figure income through trusts and foundations, major gifts or corporate foundations. You'll be an outstanding communicator, a collaborative colleague and someone who genuinely cares about social mobility. Lived experience of the challenges faced by young people from underserved backgrounds is warmly welcomed, though not essential. The details Hybrid: home-based with 2-3 days per month in London £45,000-£50,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE considered) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays £500 learning & development budget, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity package (after three years), pension, quarterly team days, and your birthday off How to apply Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People as the first step. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll share full details on how to complete your formal application. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know, we want every candidate to have a fair opportunity to shine . A note on AI We embrace innovative technology in our work, and you're welcome to use AI tools to help structure or refine your application. But we want to hear you ; your voice, your experiences, your story. AI works best as an editor, not a ghostwriter. Please don't ask AI to write your application from scratch or copy and paste generated answers. Beyond losing the chance to show us what makes you right for this role, we've found that AI-generated applications often contain inaccuracies and any incorrect information will result in your application being discounted. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Chisenhale Gallery is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to join our team at a moment of real change and ambition. Since the appointment of our new Director in 2025, we have been evolving at pace: audiences have grown by 35%, individual giving has risen by 64%, and trust and foundation income has increased by 78%, reflecting a new strategy and a programme that is bold, innovative, and delivering real impact. This is a new post, created to drive forward a renewed approach to philanthropy that is underpinning this strategy. In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Director to build, expand, and embed a growing culture of philanthropy. You will oversee all areas of fundraising, co-designing and delivering the corporate and individual giving strategy, with responsibility for securing donors and nurturing existing supporters, embedding meaningful engagement across the gallery's programmes and initiatives. With only 15% of income coming from statutory funders, you will play a critical role in enabling the gallery to commission and present work by influential young voices shaping new discourse in contemporary art. As head of the development department, you will provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, managing the fundraising team, including line management of staff and contracting specialist freelancers as required. You will ensure effective delivery across all fundraising areas, with robust systems, processes, and reporting in place to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals. We are looking for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of securing donations, outstanding relationship-building skills, demonstrable management experience, and a passion for contemporary art. You will join a key institution at a transformative moment, and shape a high-performing philanthropic programme while contributing meaningfully to a gallery that has long been authoritative, influential, and at the forefront of UK and international contemporary art. Overview The Head of Philanthropy is a senior leadership role and head of department, acting as a key partner to the Director in devising and delivering Chisenhale's fundraising strategy. The role provides leadership of the development team and oversight of all fundraising activity, while maintaining a central focus securing income through individual and corporate philanthropy. In close partnership with the Director, the Head of Philanthropy oversees all fundraising activity, co-developing and delivering the individual giving and corporate income strategy. The post-holder will apply strategic, entrepreneurial thinking to grow income, broaden the supporter base, and strengthen the organisation's philanthropic culture. They are directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations, while nurturing relationships with existing supporters to ensure a thriving philanthropic programme. This includes fostering engagement and a strong sense of community among supporters through a heavily event-led programme that brings donors together and reinforces their connection to the organisation. In leading the development department, the Head of Philanthropy holds line management responsibility for development staff and identifies and contracts specialist freelancers as required, ensuring effective delivery across all fundraising areas. They maintain full oversight of fundraising operations, implementing robust systems, processes, and reporting, and managing the Development Coordinator to delegate administrative, database, and financial tracking responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and accountability. They also ensure that all fundraising activity aligns with organisational priorities, monitors performance and impact, and drives innovation and continuous improvement within the team. The Head of Philanthropy works closely with the Director to support and maximise the impact of fundraising committees, including the Chisenhale Council and other donor networks. The post-holder fosters a collaborative and engaged culture, ensuring these groups are effectively managed and contribute meaningfully to fundraising outcomes. This is a senior role suited to an ambitious, strategic fundraiser with deep roots in the UK contemporary art world, proven experience securing donations, a strong, established network of individual supporters, and outstanding relationship-building skills, committed to fostering a culture of individual philanthropy that sustains innovative artistic practice. Key tasks and responsibilities Individual giving Responsible for designing and implementing a high achieving individual giving strategy in close collaboration with the Director, contributing creative and strategic ideas that will grow support across all tiers, as well as through one-off and major gifts. Responsible for bringing creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial ideas to shape an event-based donor engagement strategy, supporting the Director in developing and expanding donor activities that are meaningful, artist-centred, and memorable. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations from new individuals, taking a proactive approach to engaging prospective supporters through meetings, attending events, and drafting tailored communications to secure private support. Responsible for bringing an established personal network within the UK and international contemporary art world and philanthropic community, proactively leveraging meaningful relationships to identify, cultivate, and secure significant new sources of private support. Supports the Director in maintaining and further deepening relationships with existing donors, bringing outstanding relationship-building skills to steward support and ensuring an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive donor culture within the organisation. Responsible for developing and delivering a communications strategy, creating meaningful and engaging content that aligns with the organisation's brand and strengthens relationships with donors, under the supervision of the Director. Responsible for the execution of the annual donor events calendar, ensuring optimal timing of engagement opportunities are aligned with key artworld events, consistently delivering high-quality events that strengthen donor support. Responsible for ensuring that marketing and communications materials produced by the Development Coordinator reflect and advance the communications strategy, shaping and reviewing all materials prior to presentation to the Director. Acts as an ambassador for Chisenhale Gallery, amplifying our artists' ideas and the organisation's strategic vision through meaningful interactions with donors and sector stakeholders, building relationships that secure support and long-term engagement. Responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing in-kind sponsorship from brands and partners to support a varied, engaging annual programme of donor events, ensuring contributions enhance the quality and overall impact of engagement activities. Manages the Development Coordinator in the operational delivery of supporters' events, ensuring targets are met and that all events provide high quality artist-centred experiences that strengthen donor relationships and engagement. Ensures oversight of donor due diligence, including ethical vetting processes and compliance with the organisation's Ethical Fundraising Policy. Corporate income Responsible for developing a corporate philanthropy strategy in close collaboration with the Director, identifying and pursuing opportunities with brands whose values, ethics and positioning are aligned with Chisenhale Gallery's artistic policy and strategy. Responsible for proactively cultivating and securing new corporate partners, ensuring relationships are meaningful and that partnerships support strategic fundraising objectives. Responsible for identifying and securing significant in-kind donations from corporate partners, including hospitality, production services, materials, print, and other contributions that directly reduce operational costs and enhance the quality of exhibitions and events. Develops compelling, tailored partnership proposals that articulate Chisenhale's cultural authority and audience reach, communicating the value of association with an institution at the forefront of international contemporary art to prospective corporate supporters. Responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with corporate partners across the duration of agreements, ensuring that sponsors receive meaningful engagement with the gallery's programme and artists, and that partnerships are renewed and deepened over time. Oversees the Development Coordinator performing due diligence checks, assessing reputational risk and alignment with the gallery's values and Ethical Fundraising Policy, and presenting recommendations to the Director for approval prior to formal agreements. Oversees the Development Coordinator reporting on corporate income and in-kind contributions against targets, maintaining accurate records in the CRM and providing clear analysis to the Director to inform budgeting and forward planning. Management and departmental leadership Responsible for the day-to-day management of the fundraising department, leading the delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy in close dialogue with the Director, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. Accountable for the performance of all fundraising channels . click apply for full job details

Salary: £41,063 £45,626 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Home based (with regular travel to London and across the UK) Closing date: 8 th May Benefits: 27 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy another week & additional December closure day, enhanced parental leave, Cycling UK membership, Medicash Healthcare plan We re very excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join the team at Cycling UK and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the organisation s major donor and legacy fundraising programme. This is a senior and influential role, offering the opportunity to build and embed philanthropy at the heart of Cycling UK. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will help transform a developing programme into a mature, relationship-led income stream that delivers sustainable long-term growth. You will lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, managing major donor and legacy pipelines, designing compelling stewardship and engagement opportunities, and securing high-value, multi-year gifts. The role combines strategic leadership with hands?on delivery and will suit someone motivated by building meaningful donor relationships, creating inspiring propositions and demonstrating impact. To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need: Proven experience in major donor and relationship-led fundraising, with a strong track record of securing high-value gifts Understanding of legacy and trust & foundation fundraising, including pipeline management and stewardship Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and supporters If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to or contact us quoting reference 2945JP Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.

Philanthropy and Partnerships fundraising at Alzheimer's Research UK has grown significantly over recent years. The Directorate has a strong track record of soliciting seven-figure donations and winning significant corporate partnerships with well-known and well-loved brands such as Omaze, Cadbury, Warburtons, Roadchef and Dobbies. We are now building upon this success and have launched a new, significant fundraising campaign. This campaign will help drive further transformational growth, from income across major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. Ultimately, it will help us fund cutting-edge research that will bring forward the day when we can diagnose, treat and prevent dementia. As part of Alzheimer s Research UK s Leadership Team, and working closely with the senior stakeholders across ARUK, the Head of Philanthropy will lead the organisation s work with our philanthropy audiences (namely major donors, trusts and foundations). Under the banner of the new campaign, the Head of Philanthropy will define and implement the team s strategy, ensuring it supports the charity s vision, mission and strategic objectives. The Head of Philanthropy will lead a Directorate of approximately 8-10 people and line manage three team members (namely the Philanthropy Executive and two Philanthropy Managers). The role holder will also personally lead on relationships with a small group of ARUK s most generous supporters, and prospective supporters, across Philanthropy audiences. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, finance and reporting Work with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships and Partnerships to lead on the strategy for the Philanthropy Team, including leading on the Ops plan, budgeting and strategy for the team. Grow Philanthropy income at Alzheimer s Research UK, in line with agreed targets and expenditure. Monitor progress against targets, adjusting as necessary. Provide direction, guidance and support across the Philanthropy team. Evaluate reporting methods across the team and ensure they facilitate the accurate recording of the Philanthropy team s fundraising activities. Represent the Philanthropy team at Head level internally. Fundraising Manage a small portfolio of key current and prospective donors, building strategic relationships at the very highest level and delivering six and seven-figure gifts. Build a network of Senior Volunteers, working with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to ensure the team are maximising the opportunities available through our President, Chair and other senior stakeholders. Develop a thorough understanding of ARUK s projects, policies and activities to enable you to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us. Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing high-level meetings where relevant and engaging other appropriate senior representation when needed. Ensure high-quality management of existing supporter relationships, making sure supporters find giving to ARUK rewarding and enjoyable. Tailor and develop Cases for Support to attract support for the work of ARUK s projects. Manage and attend events and meetings with external representatives and involving the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, CEO and other colleagues and volunteers. Work with senior and scientific staff, empowering them to build relationships with current and prospective supporters. Explore the opportunities for cross-team working, especially, but not limited to the Corporate Fundraising and Celebrity teams. Line Management and people management Inspire, motivate, challenge and support individuals and teams within the Philanthropy team. Promote collaborative working across the team and with other teams across the charity, developing a culture of innovation, openness, accountability and resourcefulness. Line manage three members of staff, namely two Philanthropy Managers and the Donor Relations Manager, actively empowering, coaching and supporting them to develop their teams operational plans and deliver on key priorities. Set clear goals, objectives and KPIs for each team member and provide them with the ongoing guidance and support they need to reach them. Role model and actively embed Alzheimer s Research UK values and behaviours across all activities, and champion the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Provide strong leadership and support to the Philanthropy Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to enable them to effectively carry out their role. Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans. Ensure all Philanthropy and Partnerships activity is conducted to the highest standards and in line with the strategic priorities, developing consistent and rigorous methods for measuring success and sharing knowledge/outcomes across the team, department, and wider charity. Communications Work closely with the Finance team to ensure all grants are correctly allocated and used, and conditions met Liaise and work with the Research team and the Communications team to produce accurate and timely reports and applications Stay up to date with ARUK s research and other news to be able to communicate effectively with supporters, disseminating the charity s key messages both among the team and to key supporters. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Demonstrable knowledge and experience of major gift fundraising. Thorough understanding of managing a team of fundraisers. Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies. Proven track record in establishing, monitoring and achieving ambitious fundraising targets. Experience of managing a Philanthropy team to deliver significant income growth. Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills, with an ability to present arguments logically and confidently Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn. Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Confident and engaging presenter with an ability to adapt style to suit the audience and react/manage short lead times. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs. Highly motivated and target driven, with an ability to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach and identify ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions. Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity. Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 4th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity . click apply for full job details

Harris Hill is looking for a Head of Propositions, for 6 months, to support a national disability charity. The role will be responsible for working across a large and complex organisation with a newly launched strategy, to identify and develop compelling narratives and strategic, transformational propositions that will enable them to secure significant funding across all income streams. You will work with fundraisers and programme leads to create a blueprint for impact tracking, reporting and stewardship that will clearly demonstrate their impact and ensure they are delivering on their commitments to funders. You will innovate and help to identify new and exciting ways to showcase their work to existing and new supporters. Someone from a complex and social care providing organisation would be ideal, but not essential, who has been responsible and understands the role, and its need to get basics in place, and under the skin and produce an almost bible that fundraisers could use You will understand the fundamentals of things like reporting, KPI's, ensure systems are in place to track fundraising. As such, you will write really well, but not in a proposal writing sense, but in a way to underline practices and produce documents and reports that are understood by the wider team, stakeholders and managers. You will essential come in and create from scratch, what a programme is from budget, need to function, campaigning work and how that all links. This role can be a 4-5dpw role, with 2dpw in the office Key responsibilities: Persuasive Storytelling : Ability to craft compelling and factually accurate content that motivates all supporters from high-level philanthropists to individual givers. Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, create budgets, and align fundraising activities with overall organisational strategy. Interrogating technical materials and complex budgets to draw out a scalable case for support. Project Management: Highly organised, capable of handling multiple, high-value projects and deadlines simultaneously. Technical Proficiency: Competence in CRM systems, ideally experience of MS Dynamics, and MS Office. Personal spec: Person specification Experience: Proven Track Record of developing transformational cross organisation propositions within a similar role or in major gifts, philanthropy, trust & foundation, or corporate fundraising. Exceptional Communication: Outstanding writing, editing, and presenting skills to create persuasive, tailored proposals and storytelling for varied audiences. Creativity: Experience of preparing visually engaging donor engagement and stewardship content that maximises the lifetime value of supporters and engages new supporters. Toolkits & Collateral: Build, maintain, and update toolkits of resources for fundraisers to use in proposals and pitches. Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy to develop project budgets, plan campaigns, and monitor outcomes. Project management: Lead on specific projects/defined pieces of work for the directorate as required and agreed. Performance Monitoring: Track proposition success, using data-driven insights to optimize materials and ensure high return on investment. Impact focused: Experience of developing clear reporting frameworks for fundraisers and programme teams. Internal Collaboration: Partner with research, service delivery, and finance teams to identify fundable projects and gather accurate budgetary information. Prioritisation: Ability to effectively plan and prioritise a complex and varied workload and provide an efficient service to internal customers. If you would like to find out more, please apply for further information.

Role Purpose The Head of Philanthropy is accountable for delivering significant philanthropic income for Justice & Care, including through personally secured major gifts, alongside building and leading a high-performing philanthropy function. The postholder will design and execute the philanthropy strategy, hold and actively manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, and personally secure five- and sixfigure gifts through direct relationship management and solicitation. This is a hands-on income-generating role: the Head of Philanthropy will lead from the front on donor cultivation, stewardship and asking, while also setting direction, prioritising effort and building capability within the team to maximise long-term philanthropic income. They will work closely with the Global Director of Fundraising on key relationships and strategic opportunities, supporting the growth of philanthropy across the UK and expansion into the US and emerging markets. This role combines senior-level leadership with significant personal income delivery; candidates should expect to spend a substantial proportion of their time directly engaging donors and securing major gifts. Global Scope This role will support the growth of philanthropy across multiple markets, including strengthening the UK portfolio and developing opportunities in the US and emerging markets (e.g. Middle East), working closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver market-specific approaches. Main Responsibilities Your key responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Strategic Leadership and Income Delivery Lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, with a clear focuson generating major donor income in the UK and driving growth in the US and emerging markets Be accountable for achieving philanthropy income targets, including through personally secured major gifts, working closely with the Global Director of Fundraising Translate organisational priorities into fundable propositions and compelling donor opportunities Actively shape and drive the philanthropy pipeline, making clear, evidence-based decisions about where time and effort are invested Work with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to prepare and support major donor asks, including co-solicitation where appropriate 2. Major Gifts and New Business Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, typically at £25k-£250k+ level Lead all stages of the donor journey: identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship Personally secure new major gifts through one-to-one relationship building, tailored proposals and direct asks Develop and maintain a live pipeline of prospective donors with clearly defined next steps Take primary responsibility for preparing and delivering high-value asks, working closely with the CEO, Board members and Global Director of Fundraising Convert access to senior networks into tangible income outcomes 3. Team Leadership and Development Line manage and develop the Philanthropy Specialist and future members of the team Build capability within the team to support pipeline growth, donor stewardship and future expansion of the philanthropy function Establish strong ways of working, including prioritisation, pipeline management and CRM discipline Set clear objectives and KPIs for the team 4. Events and Strategic Engagement Design and lead a programme of philanthropic events with clear income andpipeline objectives Personally leverage high-value donor events to progress relationships towards major gifts Use international engagement and trips selectively where they support donor cultivation and solicitation Represent Justice & Care in philanthropic networks to generate new donor relationships 5. Pipeline, CRM and Reporting Own and maintain a live, decision-ready major donor pipeline Ensure robust pipeline management and accurate forecasting Maintain high-quality CRM data and reporting (Salesforce) Provide strategic insight on income performance, risks and opportunities 6 . Other ad hoc duties Collaborate across the organisation to support delivery of shared objectives Contribute to cross-functional projects and organisational initiatives Undertake other tasks as required to support Development Team and organisational priorities

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary Band: £60,000, plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle Hours: 5 days per week; 9AM-5.30PM (flexible working hours available) Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with candidate The Opportunity As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF's income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions. Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial funder relationships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support to tap into new opportunities You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you. You will be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our £3.2m income. You will also lead and develop our other income streams including trusts and foundations, earned income from the Social Mobility Employer Index, and philanthropy. As well as setting strategy and giving direction to the team, you'll enjoy managing some of our most significant partnerships yourself and building the foundations for diversifying our income. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board of trustees, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people. Key Responsibilities 1. Fundraising strategy and leadership: Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records 2. Corporate Partnerships: Oversee the SMF's portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support 3. Business development: Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility 4. Trusts and foundations: Oversee the SMF's relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations 5. Philanthropy and individual giving: Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters 6. Leadership and management: Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF's leadership behaviours Work with the CEO and the rest of the SMT to shape the SMF's strategic priorities, set the annual business plan, budget and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance Please see full job description attached for more details. Person Specification We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below. Leadership Communication Adaptability Professionalism Decision-making Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required: Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio , stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management Experience in securing funding , including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts , team and individual income targets and monitor income performance Familiar with using a CRM as a tool for partnership and income development Ways of working: Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. Travel: Able to travel around the UK as necessary Some travel to other offices and other locations will occasionally be expected. Please see full job description attached for more details. Benefits: 36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank holidays) calculated on a pro rata basis with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure. Cycle to Work Scheme 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time Regular staff team building and business planning "away days" How to Apply Interested candidates should apply by submitting to our application portal Pinpoint the following information by 23:59 on Tuesday 28th April 2026: 1) A recent work history, detailing: Job title Employer Dates of employment/Period in post 2) A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.) 3) Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.) Please note that generic applications and CV's will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact our HR team: Interviews: First round interviews will take place in May 2026, with slots throughout the working day. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview.

We re looking for a Mid-Level Giving Lead (Officer) to join our ambitious Public Fundraising team on a 12-month parental leave cover, working part-time (3 days a week, 22.5 hours), within the Individual Giving team. Now is an exciting time to join us as we review and develop new and existing products embedding a proactive, insight-led and supporter focused culture. You ll play a key role in shaping and developing our mid-level programme and products (including National Trust Patrons). You'll work with and support the Mid-Level Managers, reporting into the Head of Individual Giving to ensure the programme is developed to grow income from our £1k £25k audience. In developing and delivering the mid-level giving programme, you ll bring expertise in strategic thinking and ability to take a personal approach, as well as engage supporters with mass communications across multiple channels, including email. You ll use your creative thinking and problem-solving skills to work with others to establish and implement new ideas, ensuring we're set up to achieve key targets. You ll have experience in developing mid-level asks, being data led and building engagement journeys with an audience-first approach. You ll appreciate the ambition and drive to deliver growth through our wider Public Fundraising and Philanthropy teams, and work closely with other colleagues across the charity to optimise the lifetime value of our donors. You'll work closely with others to ensure we meet annual recruitment and renewal targets. You'll design and implement a renewal plan to ensure donors give on an annual basis. You'll use data and insight to evaluate performance, identifying ways to optimise the programme, tracking and monitoring on a regular basic. You ll be someone who can effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to champion the role Public Fundraising plays at the National Trust. You ll enjoy monitoring donor trends, being data-led, and testing and learning across mid-level giving. The displayed salary is the pro-rata salary. The full-time equivalent is £36,619. What it's like to work here You ll be working in a newly formed team with the Head of Individual Giving , contributing to building on the success of the current programme, whilst highlighting opportunities to grow and develop ensuring we reach our exciting fundraising goals. As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for % of your working week. What you'll be doing As our Mid Level Giving Lead, you'll use data and insight to evaluate performance, identifying ways to optimise the programme, regularly reporting progress to the Head of Individual Giving. You ll support the Mid-Level Giving Managers on the development and delivery of mass stewardship activity; as well as developing processes to retain more personal communications depending on donor giving levels and preferences. You ll support the Mid-Level Giving Managers to implement new strategies to grow unrestricted income from our mid level audiences and design and implement a renewal plan to ensure donors give on an annual basis. Managing a small portfolio of active donors and prospects you'll delivering thoughtful, tailored engagement plans that deepen relationships and increase lifetime value. You'll utilise your relationship building and influencing skills to gain buy-in and support for mid-level giving and fundraising across the organisation. Who we're looking for You'll bring; Equivalent practical experience of working in mid-level giving, major donor fundraising, a fundraising team, or a high value commercial environment; successfully working to targets across a diverse portfolio. Strong project management experience including success in growing income through mid-level giving asks (or similar) and products using supporter insight. An articulate and confident manner with the ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels understanding who to work with to get things done. Working in collaboration with a range of internal stakeholders to deliver supporter journeys, communications and collateral. Experience of successfully managing and developing supporter relationships over time. A proactive problem solving mindset, you'll be a self-starter with a high level of self-motivation and be able to prioritise workload in a dynamic environment. The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. We re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary • Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) • Rental deposit loan scheme • Season ticket loan • EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts • Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. • Flexible working whenever possible • Employee assistance programme • Free parking at most Trust places

Join our team and help deliver real-world change We stand at a defining moment. Climate change, inequity, and health challenges demand action. This isn't the first time Manchester has risen to the moment, and now we are ready to do it again. At the end of 2025 we launched our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign, " Challenge Accepted". We're uniting alumni, donors, staff, students and civic, industry and community partners to tackle the world's toughest challenges and transform lives locally and globally. We are building an exceptional team of people to champion bold thinking that is rooted in impact. Will you accept the challenge? Manchester individuals are recognised for embracing shared values such as integrity, courage, ambition, and collaboration. Our community is strengthened by a pioneering outlook and a collective determination to drive positive change. We welcome people of all backgrounds who demonstrate resilience, optimism, and a genuine commitment to fostering a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world. If you share these qualities, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with us. This is a fixed term position for 3 years. Details of the Role Reporting to the Head of Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Manager (Principal Gifts) will operate at the higher end of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant support (six and seven figure gifts) in support of the University's key priorities. As an exceptional fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with alumni and significant philanthropists, to secure gifts for bold, impactful projects and programmes across the University. You will proactively build the pipeline, demonstrating a creative approach to reach potential new donors in the UK and globally. We seek individuals with success in securing significant philanthropic gifts in the Higher Education, Voluntary or Cultural Sector or proven transferable skills. You will have experience of working within a team whilst working towards personal targets. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are results orientated, persuasive and have exceptional negotiation skills. Fundraising at The University of Manchester As a member of the University's fundraising team, you'll have access to a robust support structure that enables you to do your very best work. This includes regular training and development opportunities; access to detailed reports, data, and management information to guide and inform your fundraising; an expert team of Operations and Prospect Research colleagues supporting your work; and the full engagement of senior University leadership. As part of an experienced and supportive network of fundraisers, you'll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. You'll also have access to a whole host of learning and development opportunities to help you develop core skills like personal effectiveness, leadership, and management. Manchester Mindset Our approach to fundraising is driven by our values of being collaborative, bold and ambitious - and approaching our work with integrity. These values underpin the Manchester Mindset: our framework for fundraising success, authored by and for our fundraising team. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Ailsa Delaney Email: General enquiries: Email: Technical support: This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

We're looking for a Mid-Level Giving Lead (Officer) to join our ambitious Public Fundraising team on a 12-month parental leave cover, working part-time (3 days a week, 22.5 hours), within the Individual Giving team. Now is an exciting time to join us as we review and develop new and existing products - embedding a proactive, insight-led and supporter focused culture. You'll play a key role in shaping and developing our mid-level programme and products (including National Trust Patrons). You'll work with and support the Mid-Level Managers, reporting into the Head of Individual Giving to ensure the programme is developed to grow income from our £1k - £25k audience. In developing and delivering the mid-level giving programme, you'll bring expertise in strategic thinking and ability to take a personal approach, as well as engage supporters with mass communications across multiple channels, including email. You'll use your creative thinking and problem-solving skills to work with others to establish and implement new ideas, ensuring we're set up to achieve key targets. You'll have experience in developing mid-level asks, being data led and building engagement journeys with an audience-first approach. You'll appreciate the ambition and drive to deliver growth through our wider Public Fundraising and Philanthropy teams, and work closely with other colleagues across the charity to optimise the lifetime value of our donors. You'll work closely with others to ensure we meet annual recruitment and renewal targets. You'll design and implement a renewal plan to ensure donors give on an annual basis. You'll use data and insight to evaluate performance, identifying ways to optimise the programme, tracking and monitoring on a regular basic. You'll be someone who can effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to champion the role Public Fundraising plays at the National Trust. You'll enjoy monitoring donor trends, being data-led, and testing and learning across mid-level giving. What it's like to work here You'll be working in a newly formed team with the Head of Individual Giving , contributing to building on the success of the current programme, whilst highlighting opportunities to grow and develop ensuring we reach our exciting fundraising goals. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and you'll be expected to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you work at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed further at interview. What you'll be doing As our Mid Level Giving Lead, you'll use data and insight to evaluate performance, identifying ways to optimise the programme, regularly reporting progress to the Head of Individual Giving. You'll support the Mid-Level Giving Managers on the development and delivery of mass stewardship activity; as well as developing processes to retain more personal communications depending on donor giving levels and preferences. You'll support the Mid-Level Giving Managers to implement new strategies to grow unrestricted income from our mid level audiences and design and implement a renewal plan to ensure donors give on an annual basis. Managing a small portfolio of active donors and prospects you'll delivering thoughtful, tailored engagement plans that deepen relationships and increase lifetime value. You'll utilise your relationship building and influencing skills to gain buy-in and support for mid-level giving and fundraising across the organisation. Who we're looking for You'll bring: Equivalent practical experience of working in mid-level giving, major donor fundraising, a fundraising team, or a high value commercial environment; successfully working to targets across a diverse portfolio. Strong project management experience including success in growing income through mid-level giving asks (or similar) and products using supporter insight. An articulate and confident manner with the ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, understanding who to work with to get things done. Working in collaboration with a range of internal stakeholders to deliver supporter journeys, communications and collateral. Experience of successfully managing and developing supporter relationships over time. A proactive problem solving mindset, you'll be a self-starter with a high level of self-motivation and be able to prioritise workload in a dynamic environment. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places

This is an exciting opportunity to establish RLSS UK s first-ever corporate fundraising function. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will build, lead, and deliver a new programme that maximises income from corporate supporters and aligns partners with our mission to save lives. You will be responsible for developing the strategy, creating the tools and foundations, proactively generating new business, and delivering excellent stewardship as partnerships are secured. This role requires a commercially aware, results-driven individual who understands how to position partnerships in a way that delivers mutual value and translate opportunity into income through focused action, strong relationship building, and a clear understanding of corporate priorities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a build from scratch environment, combining strategic thinking, creativity, and hands on delivery. ROLE OVERVIEW As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of RLSS UK s new corporate fundraising function, create a sustainable strategy, and build a strong pipeline from the ground up. You will identify, secure, and grow high-value partnerships that align with corporate priorities, producing compelling and commercially compelling propositions that demonstrate clear mutual benefit. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will ensure partnerships support RLSS UK s mission and contribute to long term income growth. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy and Planning Develop and deliver RLSS UK s first corporate partnerships strategy, setting clear priorities and income targets for year one and beyond. Lead the development of a corporate partnerships income stream, building a sustainable portfolio of partnerships and relationships. Create the foundations for growth including a case for support, stewardship framework, pitch decks and templates and KPI and reporting tools. Establish systems and internal processes required for a corporate fundraising function. Use sector insights, benchmarking, and data to inform strategy and identify opportunities for growth. Partnership Development Build and actively manage a new business pipeline from scratch, ensuring consistent prospecting and follow up. Conduct in-depth prospect research to identify target companies, align commercial priorities, and map key decision makers. Develop compelling, tailored proposals, pitches, and partnership packages that clearly articulate impact and mutual value. Secure a diverse portfolio of partnerships including multi-year strategic, six-figure, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing, and sponsorship agreements. Create cultivation journeys for high-value prospects, maintaining momentum from first contact to close. Represent RLSS UK externally at meetings, events, and networking opportunities, confidently positioning the organisation with senior stakeholders. Work closely with commercial colleagues to ensure alignment and avoid overlap with existing commercial contracts. Account Management Provide effective day-to-day relationship management to ensure partners feel supported, informed, and engaged with RLSS UK s mission. Deliver clear partnership growth plans that maximise income, engagement, impact, and mutual benefit. Identify and activate opportunities to expand partnerships across corporate philanthropy, payroll giving, strategic volunteering, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, and employee engagement. Build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted and credible partner. Monitor partnership delivery against agreed KPIs and use insight to refine and strengthen activity over time. Produce high-quality written communications, proposals, and impact reports tailored to individual partners. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Education, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery. Reporting and Evaluation Use data-driven insights and KPIs to evaluate and refine strategies for maximum impact, income growth, and return on investment. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, UK GDPR, and RLSS UK policies. Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting information within the CRM system. Deliver annual reviews for partnerships to demonstrate impact and ensure all partnerships are meeting agreed KPIS. Identify emerging trends and opportunities to diversify income streams and enhance brand visibility. Other Duties & Responsibilities All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager. Line management responsibility for the Supporter Engagement Executive, including performance and development, assigning day-to-day tasks and projects, and providing guidance and support. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK s compliance programme. Demonstrate and uphold the Society s values and behavioural standards at all times. Help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes Experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, or relevant commercial roles. Ability to build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. Experience securing and managing partnerships across at least two of: Charity of the Year Strategic partnerships Sponsorship Cause related marketing/ brand licensing Confident pitching and negotiating with senior corporate leaders. Strong strategic thinking coupled with hands on delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to create persuasive proposals and cases for support. Strong organisational and project management skills. Strong understanding of return on investment (ROI) and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and value of fundraising activity. Strong understanding of CRM systems and fundraising technologies, and how these support effective partnership programmes. Understanding of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices. Experience managing budgets and ensuring effective allocation of resources. Comfortable working in an environment where systems, processes, and programmes are being built from the ground up. Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK. Previous experience of line management. Experience of working in a charity or organisation where corporate fundraising or partnerships have been developed from the ground up, including building systems, processes, and pipeline momentum. Experience working in a small team or start-up environment. Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of the corporate landscape and the ability to shape compelling, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities that align business priorities with charitable impact. ABOUT RLSS UK The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people to enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning. With increasing corporate focus on ESG, community safety, and employee wellbeing, RLSS UK is uniquely positioned to build strategic partnerships that help companies keep their people and communities safe around water. WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including - Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday Private Medical Scheme Enhanced Society Sick Pay Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured Life Assurance Scheme Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work Free RLSS UK Membership Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine Free on-site parking when working from HQ Company Events and more! Subject to eligibility criteria YOUR APPLICATION Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Income Generation and Engagement Team Closing Date 5.00pm, Wednesday 29th April 2026 Interview Date Thursday 7th May 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change) Should you wish to discuss the role . click apply for full job details