5 jobs found

Supporting exceptional experiences for our valued supporters. Senior Donor Relations Executive £30,000 - £35,000 plus Reports to: Donor Relations Specialist Grade: P2 Directorate : Strategy & Philanthropy Contract : Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location : Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: 1 stage consisting of role based competency questions Interview date: From 2 July 2026 At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. At Cancer Research UK, we're united by one ambition: to beat cancer, sooner. Our lifesaving research is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters-and this role is central to ensuring they feel inspired, valued and connected to the impact they make. As a Senior Donor Relations Executive , you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional experiences for our high-value supporters, helping to power our £400m campaign, More Research, Less Cancer . Working closely with fundraisers and partners across CRUK and the Francis Crick Institute, you'll help bring donor journeys to life-turning support into lasting impact. You'll be joining a collaborative, passionate team that champions creativity, excellence and meaningful supporter engagement. What you'll be doing Act as a trusted operational partner to frontline fundraisers, coordinating seamless cultivation and stewardship activity Deliver high-quality donor experiences, from briefings and proposals to meetings, events and stewardship milestones Lead on the preparation of gift agreements and pledge confirmations, ensuring accuracy and a great donor experience Project manage key materials, including proposals, impact reports and recognition initiatives Coordinate donor engagement opportunities, including meetings, lab tours and interactions with researchers and leadership Support fundraising strategy through CRM reporting, pipeline tracking and campaign delivery Build strong relationships across CRUK, the Crick and wider teams to deliver joined-up, donor-centric experiences Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement across the team What we're looking for A brilliant communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines A confident project manager who can coordinate activity across multiple teams Excellent writing skills, with a keen eye for detail A donor-first mindset and strong customer service approach Comfortable using databases and Microsoft Office tools A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a "can do" approach Experience in fundraising or a strong interest in philanthropy and major gifts Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our . Internal Eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. Additional information For more information about working with us please or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: and .

Purpose of the Role The Creative Director is responsible for defining and leading the artistic vision, creative strategy and public programme framework for Hay Festival UK. The postholder will shape the future direction of Hay Festival's creative offer, ensuring the organisation remains one of the world's leading cultural platforms for literature, ideas and interdisciplinary exchange. The role combines creative leadership, strategic thinking and organisational influence, balancing artistic excellence with audience growth, fundraising opportunities and commercial sustainability. The Creative Director will lead the Creative Directorate through the Creative Team ensuring a coherent, ambitious and distinctive programme across festivals, year-round events, digital content and new initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across Development, Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Education and International teams, the Creative Director will ensure creative activity contributes to Hay Festival's charitable mission, strategic objectives and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Creative Vision and Artistic Leadership Define and lead Hay Festival UK's Creative Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, charitable purposes, commercial objectives and brand values. Establish the artistic priorities, themes and editorial direction that shape all UK programming. Identify emerging cultural, literary, political, scientific and social conversations that should inform future programming. Ensure Hay Festival remains a leading platform for literature, ideas, debate and cultural exchange. Champion innovation, diversity and excellence across all creative activity. Flagship Festival Leadership Shape the overall creative architecture of Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye, Winter Weekend, After Hours and other UK activities. Lead decision-making on headline bookings, major programme strands and key creative priorities. Ensure Venue 1 and other flagship stages deliver world-class line-ups capable of attracting large audiences, generating significant ticket income and enhancing Hay Festival's reputation. Maintain senior relationships with leading authors, artists, thinkers, performers, broadcasters and cultural leaders. Ensure the programme balances artistic ambition, public relevance, audience demand and financial sustainability. Leadership of the Creative Directorate Lead and develop the Creative Team Ensure strong collaboration between literary programming, interdisciplinary programming and partnership activity. Create a culture of creativity, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide strategic oversight of programme quality, audience development and creative innovation. Organisational Leadership Contribute to the strategic leadership of Hay Festival as a member of the Executive Team. Work closely with the CEO and Board on the development and delivery of organisational strategy. Collaborate across departments to ensure creative activity supports audience growth, fundraising, partnerships, advocacy and commercial objectives. Ensure robust evaluation and audience insight informs future programme development. Audience Growth, Partnerships and Income Generation Deliver annual commercial income target from ticket sales Ensure creative strategy contributes to audience growth and diversification. Support fundraising, sponsorship and partnership opportunities through the development of compelling creative propositions. Work with Commercial and Marketing teams to maximise attendance, engagement and earned income. Balance artistic integrity with financial sustainability, ensuring creative activity contributes to organisational resilience and growth. External Profile and Sector Leadership Act as a senior ambassador for Hay Festival nationally and internationally. Build and maintain influential relationships across publishing, arts, media, education, philanthropy, policy and cultural sectors. Represent Hay Festival at major industry events, conferences and stakeholder meetings. Position Hay Festival as a thought leader in literature, culture and public engagement. Key Performance Indicators Delivery of Creative Strategy objectives Audience and growth and diversification Ticket income and attendance budget deliverables Artistic quality and reputation Artist and audience satisfaction Fundraising and partnership contribution to fund the programme Media profile and brand impact Budget management, value for money and ROI Interdisciplinary results Skills and Experience Essential Significant senior leadership experience within arts, culture, publishing, media or creative industries. Proven experience developing and delivering successful cultural programmes, festivals or public events. Strong understanding of literature, publishing and contemporary cultural sectors. Demonstrable ability to attract major talent and shape compelling public programmes. Experience balancing artistic ambition with commercial and organisational objectives. Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience contributing to fundraising, sponsorship or partnership development. Financial and budget management experience. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Personal Attributes Welsh speaker (desired) Visionary, creative and strategically minded. Collaborative and empowering leader. Commercially aware and audience-focused. Credible and influential ambassador. Innovative, curious and outward-looking. Passionate about literature, ideas, culture and public engagement. Please send a letter explaining how your experience fits the role and a copy of your CV to by 8th July, 2026, first stage interviews will take place in Hay on Wye on 14th July, 2026 We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process. For an informal conversation about the role, please email in the first instance

Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Executive Location: Remote Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Fill Time Are you a confident relationship-builder with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you know how to turn conversations into long-term support and meaningful partnerships? We re looking for a Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Executive to join our passionate fundraising team in a remote, full-time role working 35 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident relationship-builder to help grow income from high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners and trusts, supporting life-changing services across the UK. At The Forward Trust, we help people break cycles of addiction, homelessness and offending to build positive futures. With around 40% of our workforce in active recovery and/or with lived experience of the criminal justice system, our team is proof that change is possible. Why Join Us? You ll be joining an ambitious and supportive fundraising team responsible for generating £2.3 million annually to power our vital Recovery and Belonging services. Strong foundations are already in place, now we need someone exceptional to help take us further. What You ll Be Doing Identify and engage new high-net-worth donors and corporate partners Support delivery of major giving, company support and legacy strategies Build tailored stewardship journeys that inspire long-term support Manage a portfolio of existing supporters and promising prospects Create compelling proposals, impact reports and donor communications Support applications to corporate foundations and funding opportunities Help shape donor-facing materials that showcase our mission and impact Coordinate events, visits and cultivation opportunities Represent The Forward Trust externally with confidence and passion Maintain accurate CRM records and donor data Collaborate across the wider fundraising team to maximise results What We re Looking For Proven experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management Strong communication and influencing skills A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail Confidence managing multiple priorities and stakeholders Passion for social impact and changing lives If you re motivated by meaningful work and excited by the chance to grow transformational partnerships, we d love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

ETO is recruiting a dynamic fundraiser, strategist, team-builder and opera lover. This senior role will work closely with ETO's CEO and Artistic Director, leading on all fundraising and on supporting a high-achieving and happy Development team. We are seeking an experienced, creative and self-motivated individual with the skills and passion to sustain and increase ETO's fundraised income and maintain and develop our crucial relationship with Arts Council England. ETO is part of ACE's National Portfolio, receiving £2.24M in the 26/27 NPO funding extension period. The Head of Development will hold a key position within ETO's senior management team working closely with the Executive Director and the CEO and Artistic Director. They will lead the work of the Development department, managing a Philanthropy Officer who works with our individual supporters, a Development Manager whose work focuses on Trusts & Foundations and our NPO grant, a Trusts & Foundations Officer, and a part-time Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager. The Head of Development will be a key part of ETO's management team, with vital responsibilities for income generation, strategic planning and organisational culture. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people and people from global majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in the cultural sector.

Our Mission Resurgo s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. About the Team The Philanthropy team is a close-knit team of seven who work with High Net-Worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and Individual donors, raising over 60% of Resurgo s income (currently around £2.2million). They each play a key role in building and stewarding partnerships to secure income that will sustain the Spear Programme. They work individually as well as collaboratively, to ambitiously reach their target and have fun whilst doing it! Who You Are Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. If you are a relational person with excellent communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role. The important stuff Salary : from £40,000 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time considered, Permanent Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : Hammersmith, London Closing date : Tuesday 28th October (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) Interviews: First interviews will be held online on Wednesday 5th November. Final in-person interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November Application pack : Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Benefits 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Person Specification A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo s mission to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. Excellent relationship building and proposal writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential. Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels as well as external stakeholders. Well organised and efficient; calm under pressure; able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects. Confident with numbers and interpreting project budgets. Some knowledge of Trust fundraising is desirable. A desire to grow and develop, able to receive and give feedback confidently as well as share their ideas with the team. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream. Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline. Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts partners. Write applications and reports Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants. Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way. Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience. Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. Data Management and Monitoring Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details in a timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity. Manage the Trusts & Foundations pipeline and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines. Line Management Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.