CONTENT AND DONOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER Content and Donor Experience Manager with MAF UK, leading donor engagement and content for a Christian aviation mission serving isolated communities. As Mission Aviation Fellowship celebrates its 80th year of service, MAF UK is using aviation to reach isolated communities across Africa, Asia and beyond with help, hope and healing. At a pivotal moment in its history, MAF UK is embracing ambitious growth, integrating people, systems and operations to be more agile, efficient and impactful in its mission. Why work for MAF UK? A significant, strategic role within a global Christian aviation mission 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Non-contributory pension scheme (10% employer contribution) Training and development (A budget for training is provided for every staff member) Supportive, faith-centred team environment with daily prayer and devotional times. Location: Hybrid/Folkestone & Cranfield (min 2 days onsite per week) We re seeking a creative, insight led content and fundraising professional to lead the donor experience at MAF UK, you ll shape how supporters are inspired, engaged and retained across print and digital channels. You ll bring strong multichannel, CRM and automation experience, and a passion for connecting supporters with powerful stories of mission and transformation. In this role, you ll have the opportunity to: Own the content and donor experience roadmap across digital and print appeals, email, web, social, magazine and newsletters. Design, deliver and optimise automated supporter journeys using CRM and marketing automation platforms. Lead editorial direction, commissioning persuasive content and creative assets with a consistent, supporter centred voice across channels. Build audience frameworks, segmentation and contact plans, using data and insight to drive relevance, conversion and income growth. Foster experimentation and optimisation, manage the Content and Donor Experience Associate and partners, and actively participate in MAF UK s Christian life. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. For an informal chat please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement, and for further details please have a look at the candidate pack. Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion , sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian .
May 15, 2026
Full time
CONTENT AND DONOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER Content and Donor Experience Manager with MAF UK, leading donor engagement and content for a Christian aviation mission serving isolated communities. As Mission Aviation Fellowship celebrates its 80th year of service, MAF UK is using aviation to reach isolated communities across Africa, Asia and beyond with help, hope and healing. At a pivotal moment in its history, MAF UK is embracing ambitious growth, integrating people, systems and operations to be more agile, efficient and impactful in its mission. Why work for MAF UK? A significant, strategic role within a global Christian aviation mission 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Non-contributory pension scheme (10% employer contribution) Training and development (A budget for training is provided for every staff member) Supportive, faith-centred team environment with daily prayer and devotional times. Location: Hybrid/Folkestone & Cranfield (min 2 days onsite per week) We re seeking a creative, insight led content and fundraising professional to lead the donor experience at MAF UK, you ll shape how supporters are inspired, engaged and retained across print and digital channels. You ll bring strong multichannel, CRM and automation experience, and a passion for connecting supporters with powerful stories of mission and transformation. In this role, you ll have the opportunity to: Own the content and donor experience roadmap across digital and print appeals, email, web, social, magazine and newsletters. Design, deliver and optimise automated supporter journeys using CRM and marketing automation platforms. Lead editorial direction, commissioning persuasive content and creative assets with a consistent, supporter centred voice across channels. Build audience frameworks, segmentation and contact plans, using data and insight to drive relevance, conversion and income growth. Foster experimentation and optimisation, manage the Content and Donor Experience Associate and partners, and actively participate in MAF UK s Christian life. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. For an informal chat please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement, and for further details please have a look at the candidate pack. Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion , sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian .
National Academy for Social Prescribing
Lambeth, London
Programme Manager - Financial Inclusion Role Details & Staff Benefits Salary: £40,000 gross per annum Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029 Hours: 0.8 - 1FTE (4 - 5 days per week). Location: Hybrid - NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. Job Description Purpose of This Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new three-year programme focused on strengthening the financial wellbeing of people living with multiple long-term conditions. Enabled by recently announced funding from The Aviva Foundation, the role will lead the design and development of an initiative that equips link workers with the skills, confidence, and resources to address financial hardship as an integral part of their practice. The post will play a crucial role in advancing NASP's strategic ambition to influence and embed social prescribing across local, national, and international contexts. This new role will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the three-year national programme, reporting to our Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health to meet the programme priorities. The postholder will work in close partnership with key stakeholders to co-produce and lead the programme's learning content, oversee the national training rollout, and support pilot delivery in two Primary Care Network (PCN) sites. The role will be central to capturing, synthesising, and embedding learning through peer-learning networks, wider evaluation partnerships, and ongoing engagement with our funder. This will support continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and the successful scaling of the programme contributing to a more integrated approach to financial wellbeing through social prescribing services. This role will sit within the Healthcare Integration Team and will work closely with colleagues across Evidence & Insights, International Social Prescribing, workforce developments and activity provider engagement. This role requires strategic insight, programme delivery expertise, stakeholder management capabilities and an understanding of the role of social prescribing in tackling financial hardship. Person Specification: Essential: Strong programme and project management skills including the coordination of multiple workstreams Experience in either designing, developing and/or delivering training or learning programmes, ideally for social prescribing or health audiences Strong understanding of financial hardship and financial inclusion, including welfare benefits, advice models and their relationships to health inequalities Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationships building skills. Desirable: Experience delivering national programmes end-to-end, including programme design, delivery, scaling and evaluation, with accountability for milestone, outcomes and KPIs Experience of working in the financial advice sector, for example for organisations like Citizens Advice Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential. Experience of monitoring policy & research and translating insight into programme learning and development Support or developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes including feedback from variety of stakeholders Understanding of social prescribing workforce development needs, particularly in relation to financial inclusion Skills & Attributes: Commitment to improving financial wellbeing & health inequalities Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy Affinity with NASP's values as defined in Our values - The National Academy for Social Prescribing NASP Ability to prioritise work and be flexible in delivery Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of the national programme, shaping its structure and delivery mechanisms, ensuring milestones, KPIs and outcomes are met Shape the programme's learning model, support mechanisms and partnership approach, ensuring clarity of purpose and adaptability across various social prescribing models Convene and work collaboratively with link workers, VCFSE partners, health system stakeholders and people with lived experience to co-produce programme content and learning materials to support with both the design and reach of the learning materials Ensure training content aligns with current legislation and ongoing national updates on legislation and reforms, for e.g disability benefit changes & cost of living support Lead the national scaling of the learning offer, capturing insights and impacts for wider dissemination. Monitor relevant policy, research, and sector developments related to financial wellbeing, health inequalities and translate insights into programme improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across health, VCSE and professional networks to support both design and reach of the programme Convene regional communities of practice to support peer learning, reflection and knowledge exchange among practitioners and system leaders Engage with policymakers, national networks and others to maximise programme's influence and reach Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop evaluation tools and feedback frameworks, aligned with KPI reporting requirements Work with NASP evidence colleagues to prepare national reports and final evaluation outputs Work across NASP to ensure the programme aligns with and strengths wider health integration activity Co-develop a long-term sustainability and hosting model for training materials aligned with NASP's emerging SPLW support offer Ensure the patient voice is present across the programme, particularly when considering how the programme supports those facing inequalities Support and inform the development of NASPs wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy Champion NASP's role in building an integrated and effective social prescribing system and local, regional and national levels Reporting To: Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager - Financial Inclusion Role Details & Staff Benefits Salary: £40,000 gross per annum Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029 Hours: 0.8 - 1FTE (4 - 5 days per week). Location: Hybrid - NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. Job Description Purpose of This Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new three-year programme focused on strengthening the financial wellbeing of people living with multiple long-term conditions. Enabled by recently announced funding from The Aviva Foundation, the role will lead the design and development of an initiative that equips link workers with the skills, confidence, and resources to address financial hardship as an integral part of their practice. The post will play a crucial role in advancing NASP's strategic ambition to influence and embed social prescribing across local, national, and international contexts. This new role will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the three-year national programme, reporting to our Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health to meet the programme priorities. The postholder will work in close partnership with key stakeholders to co-produce and lead the programme's learning content, oversee the national training rollout, and support pilot delivery in two Primary Care Network (PCN) sites. The role will be central to capturing, synthesising, and embedding learning through peer-learning networks, wider evaluation partnerships, and ongoing engagement with our funder. This will support continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and the successful scaling of the programme contributing to a more integrated approach to financial wellbeing through social prescribing services. This role will sit within the Healthcare Integration Team and will work closely with colleagues across Evidence & Insights, International Social Prescribing, workforce developments and activity provider engagement. This role requires strategic insight, programme delivery expertise, stakeholder management capabilities and an understanding of the role of social prescribing in tackling financial hardship. Person Specification: Essential: Strong programme and project management skills including the coordination of multiple workstreams Experience in either designing, developing and/or delivering training or learning programmes, ideally for social prescribing or health audiences Strong understanding of financial hardship and financial inclusion, including welfare benefits, advice models and their relationships to health inequalities Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience. Excellent communication, facilitation and relationships building skills. Desirable: Experience delivering national programmes end-to-end, including programme design, delivery, scaling and evaluation, with accountability for milestone, outcomes and KPIs Experience of working in the financial advice sector, for example for organisations like Citizens Advice Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential. Experience of monitoring policy & research and translating insight into programme learning and development Support or developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes including feedback from variety of stakeholders Understanding of social prescribing workforce development needs, particularly in relation to financial inclusion Skills & Attributes: Commitment to improving financial wellbeing & health inequalities Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy Affinity with NASP's values as defined in Our values - The National Academy for Social Prescribing NASP Ability to prioritise work and be flexible in delivery Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of the national programme, shaping its structure and delivery mechanisms, ensuring milestones, KPIs and outcomes are met Shape the programme's learning model, support mechanisms and partnership approach, ensuring clarity of purpose and adaptability across various social prescribing models Convene and work collaboratively with link workers, VCFSE partners, health system stakeholders and people with lived experience to co-produce programme content and learning materials to support with both the design and reach of the learning materials Ensure training content aligns with current legislation and ongoing national updates on legislation and reforms, for e.g disability benefit changes & cost of living support Lead the national scaling of the learning offer, capturing insights and impacts for wider dissemination. Monitor relevant policy, research, and sector developments related to financial wellbeing, health inequalities and translate insights into programme improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across health, VCSE and professional networks to support both design and reach of the programme Convene regional communities of practice to support peer learning, reflection and knowledge exchange among practitioners and system leaders Engage with policymakers, national networks and others to maximise programme's influence and reach Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop evaluation tools and feedback frameworks, aligned with KPI reporting requirements Work with NASP evidence colleagues to prepare national reports and final evaluation outputs Work across NASP to ensure the programme aligns with and strengths wider health integration activity Co-develop a long-term sustainability and hosting model for training materials aligned with NASP's emerging SPLW support offer Ensure the patient voice is present across the programme, particularly when considering how the programme supports those facing inequalities Support and inform the development of NASPs wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy Champion NASP's role in building an integrated and effective social prescribing system and local, regional and national levels Reporting To: Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration & Neighbourhood Health.
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation s fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation s values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We re looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation s fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation s values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We re looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation's values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation's values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation s fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation s values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We re looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Fundraising and Communications Manager We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early. The Role This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families. This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness. Key areas of responsibility include: Support delivery of the organisation s fundraising strategy Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire Ensure communications reflect the organisation s values of compassion, inclusion and respect About You We re looking for someone who has: Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising If this sounds like you, then apply today! About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. I ve pinched some more time The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I ve still got cancer, but now I ve pinched a bit more time. I ve got lucky. (patient) We ve had the time to find out and understand Mum s wishes. We ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared. (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. We are looking for a passionate fundraiser to join the fantastic, ambitious team, could this be the role for you? The Role This is a key and vital role within the fundraising team. You will be responsible for delivering income from In-Memory, Legacy, and Regular Giving donations from mailed appeals and marketing campaigns. The main duties include: Collaboratively working with the wider fundraising and marketing team to deliver emotive communications for key campaigns and appeals. Supporting the Senior Relationship Fundraiser and Fundraising Manager to create and deliver a 3-year strategy to maximise In Memory fundraising. Managing legacy projects and campaigns, working closely with external stakeholders. Leading on the regular giving programme, including the lottery. The Person We are looking for someone with experience in a fundraising or direct marketing role. You must have exceptional communication skills, the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively. This is a creative role; therefore you must possess excellent writing skills with the ability to produce engaging and emotive content. You should have the proven ability to effectively juggle competing demands and prioritise workload, to achieve set targets. Ideally experience of using a customer relationship management database and knowledge of fundraising CRM (ideally Donorfy) would be advantageous. Why Prince of Wales Hospice? The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community. In their last staff survey the result showed: Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job. Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation. Everyone felt proud to work for the hospice. Everyone enjoys the work they do in the hospice. This role is permanent and is based in the hospice in Pontefract. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
May 08, 2026
Full time
The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. I ve pinched some more time The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I ve still got cancer, but now I ve pinched a bit more time. I ve got lucky. (patient) We ve had the time to find out and understand Mum s wishes. We ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared. (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. We are looking for a passionate fundraiser to join the fantastic, ambitious team, could this be the role for you? The Role This is a key and vital role within the fundraising team. You will be responsible for delivering income from In-Memory, Legacy, and Regular Giving donations from mailed appeals and marketing campaigns. The main duties include: Collaboratively working with the wider fundraising and marketing team to deliver emotive communications for key campaigns and appeals. Supporting the Senior Relationship Fundraiser and Fundraising Manager to create and deliver a 3-year strategy to maximise In Memory fundraising. Managing legacy projects and campaigns, working closely with external stakeholders. Leading on the regular giving programme, including the lottery. The Person We are looking for someone with experience in a fundraising or direct marketing role. You must have exceptional communication skills, the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively. This is a creative role; therefore you must possess excellent writing skills with the ability to produce engaging and emotive content. You should have the proven ability to effectively juggle competing demands and prioritise workload, to achieve set targets. Ideally experience of using a customer relationship management database and knowledge of fundraising CRM (ideally Donorfy) would be advantageous. Why Prince of Wales Hospice? The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community. In their last staff survey the result showed: Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job. Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation. Everyone felt proud to work for the hospice. Everyone enjoys the work they do in the hospice. This role is permanent and is based in the hospice in Pontefract. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
Job Profile Job Title: Communications Specialist South East Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Reports To: Regional Communications Manager Matrix Reporting To: None Disclosure Check Level: None Date created/last reviewed: April 2024 Overall Role Purpose The Communications Specialist South East helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in their region by leading the development and delivery of central, regional and local integrated communications activity. The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand and further awareness of the charity Key Responsibilities Brand Drive the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in the region by bringing to life the brand positioning through all customer experience touchpoints. Champion the brand identity in the region, leading the implementation across all touchpoints. Lead the regional activation of all aspects of the brand campaign, working closely with the central brand, comms and digital teams. Communications & Digital Lead the development, delivery and review of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital activity in the region to include print and broadcast media, social media, publications, advertising, events, direct marketing and internal communications as appropriate, ensuring objectives are set and measured. Create and edit key regional publications, as and when required. Case studies Source and create local case studies, and work with Content Team to maintain the Chorus case study library with content to support local and national campaigns Media relations - Build strong and on-going relationships with national and regional journalists through proactive and reactive media relations, including dealing with issues and crises that are a risk to the organisation s reputation. Work with all areas of the charity to story spot and develop compelling service user case studies that will engage journalists and turn into national news stories Generate region-based stories and articles for corporate publications Manage creative agencies to help deliver national and regional campaigns Volunteer management - Develop and maintain a network of volunteer media champions across all regions. Spokesperson - Be a key spokesperson on behalf of Guide Dogs for regional media and where appropriate nationally. Advice and training - Provide both strategic and tactical advice on communications activities and issues for staff and volunteers within the region. Provide media training and develop communication skills to staff and volunteers nationally and within your area and ensure they are adequately briefed for media interviews. To take part in an out of hours duty rota and respond appropriately in the event of a crisis. Quality - Work across departments and functions both at Central Office and within your region, to ensure that Guide Dogs online and print communication channels are up-to-date and reflects regional content and context. Breadth/Scope of Accountability People Accountability Number of Direct Reports: None Number of Indirect Reports: None Number of Volunteers Supervised: Up to 10 Financial Accountability Annual Income Accountability: None Assets Managed: None Budget Accountability: Up to £10K Application of this Job Profile All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil their role and support functional and organisational objectives. All employees must also: Comply with all organisational policies Promote the vision and values of the organisation Engage in continuous personal development This job profile is accurate as at the date shown above. It does not form part of contractual terms and may be varied to reflect or anticipate changes to the role. Working at Guide Dogs As well as other services to enhance the lives of people who are blind and partially sighted, we breed and train guide dogs. Staff and volunteers in all our locations support this work. Therefore, all employees must be comfortable working in environments where dogs may be present. Guide Dogs is a volunteer-involving organisation and as such all staff are required to support volunteers in their roles. This may or may not mean the direct supervision of volunteers but will require all staff to play a supporting role. From time to time you may be asked to support / volunteer your time at Guide Dogs events that take place outside of normal working hours. All employees will be expected to advocate for Guide Dogs at all times and be a fundraiser. Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment. Guide Dogs will require proof of identity and the right to work in the UK. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential A degree or an equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience. Job-Related Experience Essential Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels. Proven experience of generating positive media coverage for a brand Understanding of measurement and evaluation, and knowledge of the latest techniques to measure the success and impact of a campaign against our strategic objectives Desirable Experience of working in the third sector. Previous brand management experience. Knowledge Essential Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital Awareness and understanding of the current media landscape and what journalists are looking for today Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word and PowerPoint. Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent written and communication skills, being able to adapt style to different channels or audiences. Excellent digital marketing skills. The ability to spot gaps and opportunities within a comms calendar and develop news out of nothing by mining content from the organisation independently Able to give authoritative verbal advice and information on marketing, media and communications. Excellent organisational skills, working under pressure and to deadlines. Behaviours Our behaviours capture the essence of what it is to be Guide Dogs people, whether staff or volunteer. They describe the experience we expect everyone the people we support, donors, partners, our volunteers and staff to have while working with us. Guide Dogs people are: • Person-centred - We are a group of people working to help each person affected by sight loss. We listen, and recognise that every individual is different in where they ve come from and where they re going. We are open, empathetic and inclusive. We place the person at the centre of every decision. • Expert - We are specialists in what we do. We are committed to excellence and will never stop innovating. We respect our history, but seek out ways to adapt and improve, and are always willing to learn. • Optimistic - We are relentless in our belief that people with vision impairment can lead the life they choose. We are passionate about helping each person, committed to challenging barriers, and proud of who we are and what we achieve. So, we: - • Partner - We only change lives when we collaborate. We build valued relationships with donors. We work together with our service users and colleagues, volunteers and partners and our dogs, of course to deliver great outcomes. We support and develop each other. • Lead-by-example - We can all be a guide. We take the lead and then hand it over, empowering people to make progress independently. We gain trust by having faith in others, and influence by example. We do what we say we will. • Engage - We cannot change lives if we look on from the side-lines. We get involved, take ownership, and feel responsible for all we do, think and say. We celebrate wins big and small, and we hold ourselves and each other to account. We use competency-based questioning within our recruitment processes to assess the extent to which candidates demonstrate these behaviours in ways appropriate to this role in how they are at work and generally as people. Safeguarding If the role does or may involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or supervising those that do, we ll also be assessing safeguarding competencies as part of the process. These are: Appropriate motivation to work with vulnerable groups; Emotional awareness; Working within professional boundaries and self-awareness; and Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect from harm. Mobility A flexible approach with a willingness to work outside of core hours and away from home when required.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Profile Job Title: Communications Specialist South East Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Reports To: Regional Communications Manager Matrix Reporting To: None Disclosure Check Level: None Date created/last reviewed: April 2024 Overall Role Purpose The Communications Specialist South East helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in their region by leading the development and delivery of central, regional and local integrated communications activity. The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand and further awareness of the charity Key Responsibilities Brand Drive the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand nationally and in the region by bringing to life the brand positioning through all customer experience touchpoints. Champion the brand identity in the region, leading the implementation across all touchpoints. Lead the regional activation of all aspects of the brand campaign, working closely with the central brand, comms and digital teams. Communications & Digital Lead the development, delivery and review of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital activity in the region to include print and broadcast media, social media, publications, advertising, events, direct marketing and internal communications as appropriate, ensuring objectives are set and measured. Create and edit key regional publications, as and when required. Case studies Source and create local case studies, and work with Content Team to maintain the Chorus case study library with content to support local and national campaigns Media relations - Build strong and on-going relationships with national and regional journalists through proactive and reactive media relations, including dealing with issues and crises that are a risk to the organisation s reputation. Work with all areas of the charity to story spot and develop compelling service user case studies that will engage journalists and turn into national news stories Generate region-based stories and articles for corporate publications Manage creative agencies to help deliver national and regional campaigns Volunteer management - Develop and maintain a network of volunteer media champions across all regions. Spokesperson - Be a key spokesperson on behalf of Guide Dogs for regional media and where appropriate nationally. Advice and training - Provide both strategic and tactical advice on communications activities and issues for staff and volunteers within the region. Provide media training and develop communication skills to staff and volunteers nationally and within your area and ensure they are adequately briefed for media interviews. To take part in an out of hours duty rota and respond appropriately in the event of a crisis. Quality - Work across departments and functions both at Central Office and within your region, to ensure that Guide Dogs online and print communication channels are up-to-date and reflects regional content and context. Breadth/Scope of Accountability People Accountability Number of Direct Reports: None Number of Indirect Reports: None Number of Volunteers Supervised: Up to 10 Financial Accountability Annual Income Accountability: None Assets Managed: None Budget Accountability: Up to £10K Application of this Job Profile All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil their role and support functional and organisational objectives. All employees must also: Comply with all organisational policies Promote the vision and values of the organisation Engage in continuous personal development This job profile is accurate as at the date shown above. It does not form part of contractual terms and may be varied to reflect or anticipate changes to the role. Working at Guide Dogs As well as other services to enhance the lives of people who are blind and partially sighted, we breed and train guide dogs. Staff and volunteers in all our locations support this work. Therefore, all employees must be comfortable working in environments where dogs may be present. Guide Dogs is a volunteer-involving organisation and as such all staff are required to support volunteers in their roles. This may or may not mean the direct supervision of volunteers but will require all staff to play a supporting role. From time to time you may be asked to support / volunteer your time at Guide Dogs events that take place outside of normal working hours. All employees will be expected to advocate for Guide Dogs at all times and be a fundraiser. Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment. Guide Dogs will require proof of identity and the right to work in the UK. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential A degree or an equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience. Job-Related Experience Essential Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels. Proven experience of generating positive media coverage for a brand Understanding of measurement and evaluation, and knowledge of the latest techniques to measure the success and impact of a campaign against our strategic objectives Desirable Experience of working in the third sector. Previous brand management experience. Knowledge Essential Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital Awareness and understanding of the current media landscape and what journalists are looking for today Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word and PowerPoint. Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent written and communication skills, being able to adapt style to different channels or audiences. Excellent digital marketing skills. The ability to spot gaps and opportunities within a comms calendar and develop news out of nothing by mining content from the organisation independently Able to give authoritative verbal advice and information on marketing, media and communications. Excellent organisational skills, working under pressure and to deadlines. Behaviours Our behaviours capture the essence of what it is to be Guide Dogs people, whether staff or volunteer. They describe the experience we expect everyone the people we support, donors, partners, our volunteers and staff to have while working with us. Guide Dogs people are: • Person-centred - We are a group of people working to help each person affected by sight loss. We listen, and recognise that every individual is different in where they ve come from and where they re going. We are open, empathetic and inclusive. We place the person at the centre of every decision. • Expert - We are specialists in what we do. We are committed to excellence and will never stop innovating. We respect our history, but seek out ways to adapt and improve, and are always willing to learn. • Optimistic - We are relentless in our belief that people with vision impairment can lead the life they choose. We are passionate about helping each person, committed to challenging barriers, and proud of who we are and what we achieve. So, we: - • Partner - We only change lives when we collaborate. We build valued relationships with donors. We work together with our service users and colleagues, volunteers and partners and our dogs, of course to deliver great outcomes. We support and develop each other. • Lead-by-example - We can all be a guide. We take the lead and then hand it over, empowering people to make progress independently. We gain trust by having faith in others, and influence by example. We do what we say we will. • Engage - We cannot change lives if we look on from the side-lines. We get involved, take ownership, and feel responsible for all we do, think and say. We celebrate wins big and small, and we hold ourselves and each other to account. We use competency-based questioning within our recruitment processes to assess the extent to which candidates demonstrate these behaviours in ways appropriate to this role in how they are at work and generally as people. Safeguarding If the role does or may involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or supervising those that do, we ll also be assessing safeguarding competencies as part of the process. These are: Appropriate motivation to work with vulnerable groups; Emotional awareness; Working within professional boundaries and self-awareness; and Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect from harm. Mobility A flexible approach with a willingness to work outside of core hours and away from home when required.
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: We are open to this role beingpart time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm. Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered. Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025 Start Date ASAP this is a new post. About the Warm Welcome Campaign Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces. We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth. We re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year. Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting. We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It s an important moment for us in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners. On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people s lives, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects. Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign. In the role you will: Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders. Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions. Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator. Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities. Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed. Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice. Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events. Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks. Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation. Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work. Essential Skills and Experience Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders. A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure. Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information. Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement. A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth. An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign. Competencies and behaviours in our team The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are: Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed Organised with effective time management skills. Working arrangements Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK. This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation s programmes, operations or people. You will need to have the right to work in the UK. Supporting your application If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us. We d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with Query for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line and we ll get back to you as soon as we can. Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications. For more information, visit our website or find us on X To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025. Please use Application for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: We are open to this role beingpart time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm. Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered. Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025 Start Date ASAP this is a new post. About the Warm Welcome Campaign Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces. We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth. We re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year. Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting. We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It s an important moment for us in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners. On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people s lives, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects. Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign. In the role you will: Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders. Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions. Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator. Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities. Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed. Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice. Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events. Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks. Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation. Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work. Essential Skills and Experience Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders. A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure. Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information. Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement. A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth. An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign. Competencies and behaviours in our team The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are: Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed Organised with effective time management skills. Working arrangements Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK. This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation s programmes, operations or people. You will need to have the right to work in the UK. Supporting your application If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us. We d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with Query for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line and we ll get back to you as soon as we can. Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications. For more information, visit our website or find us on X To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025. Please use Application for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line.
£40,500 - £47,700 per year Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office What the job involves Prostate Cancer UK are launching the most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history, and we re looking for a brilliant Appeal Manager to help make it happen. In this role, you ll be right at the heart of the campaign, working closely with the Head of Appeal to keep everything on track and running smoothly. You ll coordinate plans, manage timelines and milestones, and help make sure everyone involved knows what s happening and when. You ll drive forward the creation of campaign materials too, from website content and videos to newsletters and donor content. Your role will be to make sure everything s consistent, high-quality and feels part of one powerful, inspiring appeal. You ll also keep campaign plans, documents and resources organised and easy for everyone to access. Working closely with teams across the charity including fundraising, communications, finance and our programme teams acting as the central point of coordination. You ll help prepare briefings and updates for senior leaders and external partners, support events and meetings, and make sure every interaction feels thoughtful and well-planned. If you thrive on collaboration, love making things happen, and want your work to have real impact, this is your moment. What we want from you We re looking for an Appeal Manager who makes things happen and keeps things moving. You ll be highly organised, thrive on hitting targets and love the satisfaction of seeing a plan come together. You re good at managing shifting priorities, recognising what s most important, and making sure it gets done. You ll have experience of working on a major fundraising appeal, capital campaign or within a high-performing fundraising team and know what it takes to deliver brilliant donor experiences. You ll be comfortable coordinating complex projects with lots of moving parts and stakeholders, keeping everything on track and everyone in the loop. A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential. You ll enjoy working across teams, building strong relationships and making sure nothing slips through the net. You ll also be an effective and engaging communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to pull together clear, thoughtful briefings and reports. If you're a natural doer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for purpose, we would love to hear from you. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men prostate cancer. It s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our How to apply section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. The closing date is Sunday 19th October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Interviews are currently scheduled for the week of Friday 24th October 2025. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
£40,500 - £47,700 per year Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office What the job involves Prostate Cancer UK are launching the most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history, and we re looking for a brilliant Appeal Manager to help make it happen. In this role, you ll be right at the heart of the campaign, working closely with the Head of Appeal to keep everything on track and running smoothly. You ll coordinate plans, manage timelines and milestones, and help make sure everyone involved knows what s happening and when. You ll drive forward the creation of campaign materials too, from website content and videos to newsletters and donor content. Your role will be to make sure everything s consistent, high-quality and feels part of one powerful, inspiring appeal. You ll also keep campaign plans, documents and resources organised and easy for everyone to access. Working closely with teams across the charity including fundraising, communications, finance and our programme teams acting as the central point of coordination. You ll help prepare briefings and updates for senior leaders and external partners, support events and meetings, and make sure every interaction feels thoughtful and well-planned. If you thrive on collaboration, love making things happen, and want your work to have real impact, this is your moment. What we want from you We re looking for an Appeal Manager who makes things happen and keeps things moving. You ll be highly organised, thrive on hitting targets and love the satisfaction of seeing a plan come together. You re good at managing shifting priorities, recognising what s most important, and making sure it gets done. You ll have experience of working on a major fundraising appeal, capital campaign or within a high-performing fundraising team and know what it takes to deliver brilliant donor experiences. You ll be comfortable coordinating complex projects with lots of moving parts and stakeholders, keeping everything on track and everyone in the loop. A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential. You ll enjoy working across teams, building strong relationships and making sure nothing slips through the net. You ll also be an effective and engaging communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to pull together clear, thoughtful briefings and reports. If you're a natural doer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for purpose, we would love to hear from you. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men prostate cancer. It s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our How to apply section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. The closing date is Sunday 19th October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Interviews are currently scheduled for the week of Friday 24th October 2025. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
Supporter Care Executive Location: Home-based, with travel to Birmingham for monthly meetings, and occasional travel across our network for events Contract: Contract, 37 hours per week Pay rate: £15.74 per hour, PAYE About the role At Canal & River Trust, we care for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, helping nature thrive, keeping history alive, and providing places for people to enjoy. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Supporter Care Executive to join our Fundraising Operations Team. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding experience for our 32,000+ Friends and wider donor community. From ensuring every new supporter receives a warm welcome to creating engaging, tailored journeys, you'll play a vital role in strengthening supporter loyalty and inspiring long-term giving. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how thousands of people connect with our work and see the difference they make. What you'll be doing Delivering exceptional supporter care through phone, email, post, and in-person channels. Designing and delivering exceptional supporter journeys - from the first welcome and thank you to ongoing stewardship - through tailored communications such as newsletters, thank you packs and engaging digital content, created in collaboration with fundraising and marketing colleagues. Working with internal and external stakeholders to oversee the production of our flagship supporter magazine, Waterfront, producing inspiring articles that showcase the importance of supporter donations. Working with partners such as THINK and About Loyalty to analyse data and supporter feedback, identifying improvements and strengthening retention. Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and legislation, including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice, across all processes. Reporting on key KPIs, including cases, complaints, retention, cancellations, and campaign performance, using insights to drive improvements. Providing guidance to the Supporter Care Assistant, supporting quality control and cover where needed. Acting as a champion for fundraising standards and regulatory compliance across the directorate. About you You'll bring experience in a charity or similar organisation, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and confidence in analysing data to improve supporter experiences. Organised and collaborative, you'll thrive on building strong relationships, championing best practice, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. What we offer In return, you'll join a supportive, dedicated team, with flexible home-based working and the chance to play a central role in helping nature, heritage, and communities flourish by water. Please note that this role requires regular travel to our Birmingham hub for monthly meetings, as well as occasional travel across our network for regional events throughout the year. Supporter Care Executive
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Supporter Care Executive Location: Home-based, with travel to Birmingham for monthly meetings, and occasional travel across our network for events Contract: Contract, 37 hours per week Pay rate: £15.74 per hour, PAYE About the role At Canal & River Trust, we care for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, helping nature thrive, keeping history alive, and providing places for people to enjoy. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Supporter Care Executive to join our Fundraising Operations Team. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding experience for our 32,000+ Friends and wider donor community. From ensuring every new supporter receives a warm welcome to creating engaging, tailored journeys, you'll play a vital role in strengthening supporter loyalty and inspiring long-term giving. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how thousands of people connect with our work and see the difference they make. What you'll be doing Delivering exceptional supporter care through phone, email, post, and in-person channels. Designing and delivering exceptional supporter journeys - from the first welcome and thank you to ongoing stewardship - through tailored communications such as newsletters, thank you packs and engaging digital content, created in collaboration with fundraising and marketing colleagues. Working with internal and external stakeholders to oversee the production of our flagship supporter magazine, Waterfront, producing inspiring articles that showcase the importance of supporter donations. Working with partners such as THINK and About Loyalty to analyse data and supporter feedback, identifying improvements and strengthening retention. Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and legislation, including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice, across all processes. Reporting on key KPIs, including cases, complaints, retention, cancellations, and campaign performance, using insights to drive improvements. Providing guidance to the Supporter Care Assistant, supporting quality control and cover where needed. Acting as a champion for fundraising standards and regulatory compliance across the directorate. About you You'll bring experience in a charity or similar organisation, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and confidence in analysing data to improve supporter experiences. Organised and collaborative, you'll thrive on building strong relationships, championing best practice, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. What we offer In return, you'll join a supportive, dedicated team, with flexible home-based working and the chance to play a central role in helping nature, heritage, and communities flourish by water. Please note that this role requires regular travel to our Birmingham hub for monthly meetings, as well as occasional travel across our network for regional events throughout the year. Supporter Care Executive
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. 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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our 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. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. 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 £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our 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. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details