Head of Business Development We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability. Position: Head of Business Development Salary: £46,654 per annum Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements Hours: 36.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team About You You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities. You will have: Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally About the Organisation This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager. Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Head of Business Development We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability. Position: Head of Business Development Salary: £46,654 per annum Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements Hours: 36.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team About You You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities. You will have: Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally About the Organisation This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager. Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People.
Supporting exceptional experiences for our valued supporters. Senior Donor Relations Executive £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits 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 careers web page. 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 visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Supporting exceptional experiences for our valued supporters. Senior Donor Relations Executive £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits 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 careers web page. 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 visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: Part time (0.6FTE). We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 9 th July 2026, 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. Interviews: w/c 27th July 2026 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 6,300 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 we 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. We launched our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered our second 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 is growing to meet fundraising demand and maximise the wealth of opportunity available and we 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. Within a small team of executive and assistant roles, 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 (Beacon) 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 organise 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. Beacon) 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, part 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.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: Part time (0.6FTE). We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 9 th July 2026, 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. Interviews: w/c 27th July 2026 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 6,300 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 we 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. We launched our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered our second 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 is growing to meet fundraising demand and maximise the wealth of opportunity available and we 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. Within a small team of executive and assistant roles, 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 (Beacon) 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 organise 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. Beacon) 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, part 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.
Sponsorship Operations Manager We are looking for a Sponsorship Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the sector leading Child Sponsorship product. This is an exciting time to join the team, with several strategic initiatives underway. You will play a key role in helping to deliver a digital first experience for child sponsors and act as a critical business owner during the CRM transformation. Position: Sponsorship Operations Manager Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: Circa £36,576 Closing Date: 3rd July. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified. About the Role As the Sponsorship Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the sector leading Child Sponsorship product driving high levels of supporter satisfaction and long term loyalty. You'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of key child content pieces, working closely with the marketing team to deliver them to supporters across multi-channels. A confident and collaborative communicator, you will build strong relationships with colleagues across the charity, in the communities where it operates, and in the wider Partnership. These will help you represent key stakeholders in meetings and influence thinking and process improvements. Your strong analytical skills will allow you to interpret data, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement. You will use these insights to propose forward thinking solutions, support colleagues across the organisation, and help maintain a supporter experience that consistently meets sponsorship standards. Confident in your decision making, you'll know when you can approve exceptions to the norm, and when you will need to involve other teams. This is an exciting time to join the team, with several strategic initiatives underway. You will play a key role in helping to deliver a digital first experience for child sponsors and act as a critical business owner during the CRM transformation. Your expertise will ensure that sponsorship operations are well represented, efficient, and future ready. About You What you'll bring Experience mapping processes and recommending operational improvements Confidence implementing changes while considering stakeholder impact Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and safeguarding standards in all child content Ability to analyse large data sets Competent using dashboards, CRM reports, and Excel/Sheets Clear written and verbal communication Managing multiple projects simultaneously Supporting strategic projects, especially digital transformation initiatives The charity's Christian identity underpins everything it does, so as an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. If you are looking to leverage your skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need. Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client's Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. Benefits include: Pension, generous holiday entitlement, free parking at our Milton Keynes office, hybrid working and learning and development opportunities across the global partnership About the Organisation Joining the charity means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impact in the world. As an employee, you will play a crucial role in supporting Fundraising efforts, helping to drive the mission forward. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes. The organisation is Disability Confident Employer that values diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. The charity also operates flexible working policies and practices. Other roles you may have experience of could include Sponsorship, Child Sponsoring, Operations, Operations Manager, Operations Lead, Supporter Experience, Supporter Experience Manager, Supporter Experience and Operations. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Sponsorship Operations Manager We are looking for a Sponsorship Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the sector leading Child Sponsorship product. This is an exciting time to join the team, with several strategic initiatives underway. You will play a key role in helping to deliver a digital first experience for child sponsors and act as a critical business owner during the CRM transformation. Position: Sponsorship Operations Manager Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: Circa £36,576 Closing Date: 3rd July. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified. About the Role As the Sponsorship Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the sector leading Child Sponsorship product driving high levels of supporter satisfaction and long term loyalty. You'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of key child content pieces, working closely with the marketing team to deliver them to supporters across multi-channels. A confident and collaborative communicator, you will build strong relationships with colleagues across the charity, in the communities where it operates, and in the wider Partnership. These will help you represent key stakeholders in meetings and influence thinking and process improvements. Your strong analytical skills will allow you to interpret data, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement. You will use these insights to propose forward thinking solutions, support colleagues across the organisation, and help maintain a supporter experience that consistently meets sponsorship standards. Confident in your decision making, you'll know when you can approve exceptions to the norm, and when you will need to involve other teams. This is an exciting time to join the team, with several strategic initiatives underway. You will play a key role in helping to deliver a digital first experience for child sponsors and act as a critical business owner during the CRM transformation. Your expertise will ensure that sponsorship operations are well represented, efficient, and future ready. About You What you'll bring Experience mapping processes and recommending operational improvements Confidence implementing changes while considering stakeholder impact Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and safeguarding standards in all child content Ability to analyse large data sets Competent using dashboards, CRM reports, and Excel/Sheets Clear written and verbal communication Managing multiple projects simultaneously Supporting strategic projects, especially digital transformation initiatives The charity's Christian identity underpins everything it does, so as an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. If you are looking to leverage your skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need. Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client's Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. Benefits include: Pension, generous holiday entitlement, free parking at our Milton Keynes office, hybrid working and learning and development opportunities across the global partnership About the Organisation Joining the charity means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impact in the world. As an employee, you will play a crucial role in supporting Fundraising efforts, helping to drive the mission forward. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes. The organisation is Disability Confident Employer that values diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. The charity also operates flexible working policies and practices. Other roles you may have experience of could include Sponsorship, Child Sponsoring, Operations, Operations Manager, Operations Lead, Supporter Experience, Supporter Experience Manager, Supporter Experience and Operations. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with an international development charity rooted in Christian values to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £33,760 per annum pro rata (£42,200 FTE) Contract: Fixed-term until April 2027 Hours: 4 days per week This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected charity working alongside communities around the world to tackle poverty, respond to humanitarian crises and create lasting change. As part of a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team, you will play a key role in growing income from major donors and trusts, helping to deliver impactful programmes and strengthen long-term supporter relationships. What you'll be doing Manage major donor and trust relationships. Secure new high-value supporters and gifts. Create compelling proposals and donor experiences. About you Experience in major donor fundraising or philanthropy. Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Interest in international development To be successful, you'll bring experience of managing and growing relationships with high-value supporters, alongside the confidence to identify new opportunities and inspire philanthropic investment. You'll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping donors connect with the charity's mission and impact. The charity is rooted in Christian values, but applicants do not need to be Christian to be considered for this role. Application: Cv and Supporting statement to Deadline: On rolling basis As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with an international development charity rooted in Christian values to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £33,760 per annum pro rata (£42,200 FTE) Contract: Fixed-term until April 2027 Hours: 4 days per week This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected charity working alongside communities around the world to tackle poverty, respond to humanitarian crises and create lasting change. As part of a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team, you will play a key role in growing income from major donors and trusts, helping to deliver impactful programmes and strengthen long-term supporter relationships. What you'll be doing Manage major donor and trust relationships. Secure new high-value supporters and gifts. Create compelling proposals and donor experiences. About you Experience in major donor fundraising or philanthropy. Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Interest in international development To be successful, you'll bring experience of managing and growing relationships with high-value supporters, alongside the confidence to identify new opportunities and inspire philanthropic investment. You'll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping donors connect with the charity's mission and impact. The charity is rooted in Christian values, but applicants do not need to be Christian to be considered for this role. Application: Cv and Supporting statement to Deadline: On rolling basis As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Partnerships and Engagement Manager As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client's profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West. This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs. Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 7th July 2026 About the Role Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work. You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully. Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions. Key areas of responsibility include: Regional Partnerships & Engagement Partnership Development Corporate Partnerships & Charity of the Year Opportunities Networking, Outreach & Profile Raising National Therapy Assessment Centre Engagement Income Generation & Opportunity Development Collaboration & Organisational Development Governance, Compliance & Reporting You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events. About You While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value. This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference. The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come. You will have experience of: Relationship development, business development, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, account management, sales, membership development, or income-generating activity. Developing new opportunities, partnerships, or strategic relationships. Influencing, and relationship-building Managing pipelines, opportunities, or stakeholder relationships through to successful outcomes. You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West. The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Partnerships and Engagement Manager As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client's profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West. This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs. Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 7th July 2026 About the Role Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work. You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully. Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions. Key areas of responsibility include: Regional Partnerships & Engagement Partnership Development Corporate Partnerships & Charity of the Year Opportunities Networking, Outreach & Profile Raising National Therapy Assessment Centre Engagement Income Generation & Opportunity Development Collaboration & Organisational Development Governance, Compliance & Reporting You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events. About You While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value. This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference. The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come. You will have experience of: Relationship development, business development, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, account management, sales, membership development, or income-generating activity. Developing new opportunities, partnerships, or strategic relationships. Influencing, and relationship-building Managing pipelines, opportunities, or stakeholder relationships through to successful outcomes. You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West. The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Wandsworth Music is a dynamic and growing charity delivering high-quality music education to over 9,000 children and young people each year. We are committed to ensuring all young people can experience the transformative power of music, actively removing barriers to participation and supporting progression regardless of background. The Fundraising and Development Manager will play a critical role in strengthening long-term financial sustainability by building a robust and diversified fundraising pipeline. This will support future growth, and help realise our vision that all young people, regardless of background, can experience the transformative power of music. Why Join us? A high-impact, visible role with direct influence on organisational sustainability Close working relationship with the CEO and Board Opportunity to shape and grow a fundraising strategy A flexible, supportive, and mission-driven working environment Job Purpose The Fundraising and Development Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering the fundraising strategy. The postholder will combine strategic planning with hands-on delivery, developing and implementing a sustainable fundraising strategy while directly securing income through trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsors and fundraising events. You will have a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources. Working closely with the CEO and Board, the role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation's long-term financial sustainability. Key Objectives: Develop and implement a clear, prioritised fundraising strategy. Build a diversified income pipeline across trusts, individuals, and corporate partners. Strengthen donor engagement and stewardship. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership: Develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Wandsworth Music's priorities. Monitor performance and adapt plans as needed to ensure financial goals are met. Advise CEO and Board on fundraising opportunities, risks and progress. Donor and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, including. individuals, corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations. Lead donor stewardship and recognition activity. Work with trustees and senior stakeholders to leverage networks. Fundraising Delivery: Research, develop and submit high-quality funding applications to secure funding from various sources. Build and manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations, and other funders. Develop approaches to grown income from individuals and corporate partners. Events & Campaigns: Plan and deliver fundraising events and initiatives that generate income and raise awareness. Support flagship activity as fundraising opportunities (e.g. concerts). Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate records using fundraising software. Track income against targets and provide regular reports. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice. Marketing & Communications: Develop compelling fundraising materials and case for support Collaborate with colleagues to align fundraising with marketing and communications How to apply Please email with the following documents: Completed WM application form (download from our website via the button below.) A supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification, along with any relevant experience that you have. For an informal discussion please contact Dan White, CEO on or Closing date: 1 July 2026.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Wandsworth Music is a dynamic and growing charity delivering high-quality music education to over 9,000 children and young people each year. We are committed to ensuring all young people can experience the transformative power of music, actively removing barriers to participation and supporting progression regardless of background. The Fundraising and Development Manager will play a critical role in strengthening long-term financial sustainability by building a robust and diversified fundraising pipeline. This will support future growth, and help realise our vision that all young people, regardless of background, can experience the transformative power of music. Why Join us? A high-impact, visible role with direct influence on organisational sustainability Close working relationship with the CEO and Board Opportunity to shape and grow a fundraising strategy A flexible, supportive, and mission-driven working environment Job Purpose The Fundraising and Development Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering the fundraising strategy. The postholder will combine strategic planning with hands-on delivery, developing and implementing a sustainable fundraising strategy while directly securing income through trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsors and fundraising events. You will have a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources. Working closely with the CEO and Board, the role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation's long-term financial sustainability. Key Objectives: Develop and implement a clear, prioritised fundraising strategy. Build a diversified income pipeline across trusts, individuals, and corporate partners. Strengthen donor engagement and stewardship. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership: Develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Wandsworth Music's priorities. Monitor performance and adapt plans as needed to ensure financial goals are met. Advise CEO and Board on fundraising opportunities, risks and progress. Donor and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, including. individuals, corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations. Lead donor stewardship and recognition activity. Work with trustees and senior stakeholders to leverage networks. Fundraising Delivery: Research, develop and submit high-quality funding applications to secure funding from various sources. Build and manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations, and other funders. Develop approaches to grown income from individuals and corporate partners. Events & Campaigns: Plan and deliver fundraising events and initiatives that generate income and raise awareness. Support flagship activity as fundraising opportunities (e.g. concerts). Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate records using fundraising software. Track income against targets and provide regular reports. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice. Marketing & Communications: Develop compelling fundraising materials and case for support Collaborate with colleagues to align fundraising with marketing and communications How to apply Please email with the following documents: Completed WM application form (download from our website via the button below.) A supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification, along with any relevant experience that you have. For an informal discussion please contact Dan White, CEO on or Closing date: 1 July 2026.
Supporter Services Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. About the Role We're looking for a passionate and organised Supporter Services Officer to join our Fundraising and Marketing team! This is a full time, permanent role based in London on a hybrid vacancy. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be the first point of contact for many of our supporters, helping to ensure they feel valued, informed and connected to our work. You'll handle supporter enquiries, process donations, maintain accurate records, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver an outstanding supporter experience. Key Responsibilities Delivering Excellent Supporter Care Act as the first point of contact for supporter and customer enquiries via phone, email and post. Deliver a friendly, professional and responsive service to supporters and prospective supporters. Record supporter interactions accurately and ensure enquiries are resolved within agreed timescales. Support colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of supporter care. Gift Processing and Database Management Process donations, direct debits, legacy income, cash and cheque payments accurately and efficiently. Maintain supporter records using Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Support Gift Aid processing and ensure data quality standards are maintained. Work closely with colleagues to ensure fundraising data is recorded accurately. Building Relationships Across Sense Develop strong relationships with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation. Share supporter feedback to help improve campaigns, communications and supporter journeys. Support the development and improvement of processes, procedures and reporting. Assist with projects and initiatives that enhance supporter engagement and service delivery. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoys building positive relationships. You'll have: Experience working in a busy customer service, supporter care or fundraising environment. Experience handling sensitive or complex enquiries professionally and confidently. Experience using a CRM database such as Microsoft Dynamics. Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A proactive and collaborative approach to work. A commitment to inclusion, diversity and the values of Sense. Experience within a charity fundraising environment would be advantageous. Why Join Sense? At Sense, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about making a difference. We offer opportunities for learning and development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work that supports disabled people with complex needs across the UK. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding supporter experiences and want to play a vital role in helping Sense achieve its mission, we'd love to hear from you. Our values Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers. We're creating change We're always learning We're better together To apply Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger. We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits. If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer Sense Careers
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Supporter Services Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. About the Role We're looking for a passionate and organised Supporter Services Officer to join our Fundraising and Marketing team! This is a full time, permanent role based in London on a hybrid vacancy. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be the first point of contact for many of our supporters, helping to ensure they feel valued, informed and connected to our work. You'll handle supporter enquiries, process donations, maintain accurate records, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver an outstanding supporter experience. Key Responsibilities Delivering Excellent Supporter Care Act as the first point of contact for supporter and customer enquiries via phone, email and post. Deliver a friendly, professional and responsive service to supporters and prospective supporters. Record supporter interactions accurately and ensure enquiries are resolved within agreed timescales. Support colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of supporter care. Gift Processing and Database Management Process donations, direct debits, legacy income, cash and cheque payments accurately and efficiently. Maintain supporter records using Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Support Gift Aid processing and ensure data quality standards are maintained. Work closely with colleagues to ensure fundraising data is recorded accurately. Building Relationships Across Sense Develop strong relationships with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation. Share supporter feedback to help improve campaigns, communications and supporter journeys. Support the development and improvement of processes, procedures and reporting. Assist with projects and initiatives that enhance supporter engagement and service delivery. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoys building positive relationships. You'll have: Experience working in a busy customer service, supporter care or fundraising environment. Experience handling sensitive or complex enquiries professionally and confidently. Experience using a CRM database such as Microsoft Dynamics. Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A proactive and collaborative approach to work. A commitment to inclusion, diversity and the values of Sense. Experience within a charity fundraising environment would be advantageous. Why Join Sense? At Sense, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about making a difference. We offer opportunities for learning and development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work that supports disabled people with complex needs across the UK. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding supporter experiences and want to play a vital role in helping Sense achieve its mission, we'd love to hear from you. Our values Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers. We're creating change We're always learning We're better together To apply Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger. We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits. If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer Sense Careers
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Breast Cancer Now to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing high value fundraising team at a pivotal moment, as the organisation launches a major £50m campaign and significantly scales its philanthropic income. This is a rare opportunity to join a charity entering a bold new phase of growth, with philanthropy at the heart of its strategy. You ll be part of a supportive, high performing team with the autonomy to shape donor relationships and make a significant impact on the organisation s future. The role will suit an ambitious, relationship driven fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five and six figure gifts, and a passion for building long term, meaningful partnerships with high net worth individuals. The Role Working within a newly formed Philanthropy & Partnerships team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in driving transformational income growth. You will: Manage and grow a portfolio of high net worth prospects, securing multi year five and six figure gifts through tailored cultivation and stewardship. Identify new major donor opportunities in collaboration with prospect research colleagues. Develop bespoke cultivation strategies aligned to donor motivations and organisational priorities. Produce compelling proposals, impact reports and briefings that demonstrate the long term value of philanthropic support. Work closely with senior leadership, trustees and campaign board members to support high impact donor engagement. Contribute to the success of a major £50m campaign by developing a strong pipeline of prospects and securing significant gifts. Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance, and report on income, pipeline and stewardship activity. This is a highly collaborative role, working across research, services, finance, impact, and communications teams to create exceptional donor experiences. About You You will be a proactive, confident relationship builder with: Experience securing 5 figure gifts or higher, having led approaches directly. A strong track record of initiating and developing relationships with new high net worth prospects. Experience working with senior volunteers, trustees or campaign boards. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft high quality proposals and reports. Strong research skills and the ability to identify new opportunities. Financial acumen, including the ability to construct and monitor single and multi year budgets. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with confidence representing the charity at events and 1:1 meetings. The ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. A collaborative, motivated and ambitious approach. Desirable: experience supporting a major campaign or appeal; understanding of medical or scientific research; knowledge of the wider fundraising landscape. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Breast Cancer Now to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing high value fundraising team at a pivotal moment, as the organisation launches a major £50m campaign and significantly scales its philanthropic income. This is a rare opportunity to join a charity entering a bold new phase of growth, with philanthropy at the heart of its strategy. You ll be part of a supportive, high performing team with the autonomy to shape donor relationships and make a significant impact on the organisation s future. The role will suit an ambitious, relationship driven fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five and six figure gifts, and a passion for building long term, meaningful partnerships with high net worth individuals. The Role Working within a newly formed Philanthropy & Partnerships team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in driving transformational income growth. You will: Manage and grow a portfolio of high net worth prospects, securing multi year five and six figure gifts through tailored cultivation and stewardship. Identify new major donor opportunities in collaboration with prospect research colleagues. Develop bespoke cultivation strategies aligned to donor motivations and organisational priorities. Produce compelling proposals, impact reports and briefings that demonstrate the long term value of philanthropic support. Work closely with senior leadership, trustees and campaign board members to support high impact donor engagement. Contribute to the success of a major £50m campaign by developing a strong pipeline of prospects and securing significant gifts. Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance, and report on income, pipeline and stewardship activity. This is a highly collaborative role, working across research, services, finance, impact, and communications teams to create exceptional donor experiences. About You You will be a proactive, confident relationship builder with: Experience securing 5 figure gifts or higher, having led approaches directly. A strong track record of initiating and developing relationships with new high net worth prospects. Experience working with senior volunteers, trustees or campaign boards. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft high quality proposals and reports. Strong research skills and the ability to identify new opportunities. Financial acumen, including the ability to construct and monitor single and multi year budgets. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with confidence representing the charity at events and 1:1 meetings. The ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. A collaborative, motivated and ambitious approach. Desirable: experience supporting a major campaign or appeal; understanding of medical or scientific research; knowledge of the wider fundraising landscape. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Community Fundraiser My Name 5 Doddie Foundation At My Name 5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It s just underfunded. Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND. This is the first time we have sought to recruit a fundraiser based outside Scotland. Alongside the other community fundraiser, you will work with supporters across the UK. We are keen to further grow our presence and visibility, and you will be a core part of this. You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Development and Engagement Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or in a role focused on relationship building with fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people s lives. Job Description Alongside our other Community Fundraiser, the post holder will be the first point of contact for the Fundraising team. The broad responsibilities will be: Building and maintaining strong fundraising relationships Provide 1 to 1 support with our fundraisers and help them maximise the activities and continue that support throughout their stewardship so we retain their support. Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme. Key Responsibilities People-focused Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising enquiries at the Foundation. Coaching and supporting fundraisers to ensure they can maximise their efforts and that they enjoy their experience. Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support. Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey. Attending events to represent My Name 5 Doddie Foundation. Support on larger special project events e.g Great North Run Behind the scenes Working with our Fundraising Administrator help collating and sending fundraising packs, auction items and event materials. Maintaining the Foundation s supporter database and keeping their details up to date. Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks. Maintaining confidentiality of information, observing data protection laws, and adhering to fundraising code of practice at all times. Actively seek new fundraising opportunities across the UK. Work with the Senior Community, Volunteering and Events Manager to deliver annual operations plans. Support with other incomes streams including corporate fundraising, regular giving, legacy and in-memory. Along with our volunteer programme. Skills and Experience Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms Experience in a customer service Excellent inter-personal and communications skills Experience working in a busy and diverse team Effective at building relationships with people Ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to use own initiative Ability to manage time effectively Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of the fundraising team Professional and hard-working team with a positive and collaborative work ethic Driver s licence and access to a car Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising Strongly Desirable Community Fundraising experience Experience working with volunteers Experience in engaging an audience. Experience using a customer database Awareness or understanding of motor neuron disease Salary £30k-£35k Duration Full-time 2 years fixed term Annual Leave 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday) Working Hours 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required. Location Home-based In the Bristol/ Bath/ Cheltenham/ Gloucester About My Name 5 Doddie Foundation Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease. Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Community Fundraiser My Name 5 Doddie Foundation At My Name 5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It s just underfunded. Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND. This is the first time we have sought to recruit a fundraiser based outside Scotland. Alongside the other community fundraiser, you will work with supporters across the UK. We are keen to further grow our presence and visibility, and you will be a core part of this. You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Development and Engagement Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or in a role focused on relationship building with fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people s lives. Job Description Alongside our other Community Fundraiser, the post holder will be the first point of contact for the Fundraising team. The broad responsibilities will be: Building and maintaining strong fundraising relationships Provide 1 to 1 support with our fundraisers and help them maximise the activities and continue that support throughout their stewardship so we retain their support. Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme. Key Responsibilities People-focused Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising enquiries at the Foundation. Coaching and supporting fundraisers to ensure they can maximise their efforts and that they enjoy their experience. Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support. Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey. Attending events to represent My Name 5 Doddie Foundation. Support on larger special project events e.g Great North Run Behind the scenes Working with our Fundraising Administrator help collating and sending fundraising packs, auction items and event materials. Maintaining the Foundation s supporter database and keeping their details up to date. Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks. Maintaining confidentiality of information, observing data protection laws, and adhering to fundraising code of practice at all times. Actively seek new fundraising opportunities across the UK. Work with the Senior Community, Volunteering and Events Manager to deliver annual operations plans. Support with other incomes streams including corporate fundraising, regular giving, legacy and in-memory. Along with our volunteer programme. Skills and Experience Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms Experience in a customer service Excellent inter-personal and communications skills Experience working in a busy and diverse team Effective at building relationships with people Ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to use own initiative Ability to manage time effectively Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of the fundraising team Professional and hard-working team with a positive and collaborative work ethic Driver s licence and access to a car Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising Strongly Desirable Community Fundraising experience Experience working with volunteers Experience in engaging an audience. Experience using a customer database Awareness or understanding of motor neuron disease Salary £30k-£35k Duration Full-time 2 years fixed term Annual Leave 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday) Working Hours 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required. Location Home-based In the Bristol/ Bath/ Cheltenham/ Gloucester About My Name 5 Doddie Foundation Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease. Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Breast Cancer Now to find a Senior Philanthropy & Principal Gifts Manager. With a bold ambition to transform high-value income over the next five years, including the launch of a landmark £60 million Campaign, this is a pivotal time to join a talented High Value Partnerships & Campaigns team. This critical role is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with ultrahigh and high-net-worth individuals, transforming their support into significant gifts (6-7+ figures) to Breast Cancer Now in support of our BAU activity. Where family foundations are the route for these individuals to give, this role will also cultivate and steward these opportunities. What you ll do Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of new ultra-high and high-net-worth prospects, building robust long-term relationships and securing multi-year six and seven figure gifts. Develop compelling proposals, cases for support and impact reports. Partner with senior leadership, trustees and the Campaign Board where necessary to maximise networks and influence. Collaborate with the high value intelligence & experience team to produce compelling proposals, impact reports, and briefings that reflect donor interests and organisational priorities, ensuring first-class stewardship for major donors and senior volunteers. Collaborate across departments to align donor interests with organisational priorities. About you Proven success in major donor fundraising, with a track record of personally securing gifts at a 6-figure level. Strong strategic thinker, skilled in creating long-term donor engagement plans. Experience working with senior volunteers, fundraising boards or high-level committee to facilitate peer-to-peer approaches. Entrepreneurial, collaborative and motivated, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Breast Cancer Now to find a Senior Philanthropy & Principal Gifts Manager. With a bold ambition to transform high-value income over the next five years, including the launch of a landmark £60 million Campaign, this is a pivotal time to join a talented High Value Partnerships & Campaigns team. This critical role is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with ultrahigh and high-net-worth individuals, transforming their support into significant gifts (6-7+ figures) to Breast Cancer Now in support of our BAU activity. Where family foundations are the route for these individuals to give, this role will also cultivate and steward these opportunities. What you ll do Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of new ultra-high and high-net-worth prospects, building robust long-term relationships and securing multi-year six and seven figure gifts. Develop compelling proposals, cases for support and impact reports. Partner with senior leadership, trustees and the Campaign Board where necessary to maximise networks and influence. Collaborate with the high value intelligence & experience team to produce compelling proposals, impact reports, and briefings that reflect donor interests and organisational priorities, ensuring first-class stewardship for major donors and senior volunteers. Collaborate across departments to align donor interests with organisational priorities. About you Proven success in major donor fundraising, with a track record of personally securing gifts at a 6-figure level. Strong strategic thinker, skilled in creating long-term donor engagement plans. Experience working with senior volunteers, fundraising boards or high-level committee to facilitate peer-to-peer approaches. Entrepreneurial, collaborative and motivated, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser seeking an exciting role in the nature and rewilding sector? Are you looking for a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation where you can make a tangible difference and advance your fundraising career? This opportunity could tick all your boxes! SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity dedicated to making rewilding happen, as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises. We work across Scotland, from the mountains to the sea and from the remotest communities to our urban centres. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive. In the five years since we were founded, we ve established ourselves as a leading force for rewilding in Scotland: a charity that achieves outsized impact through our powerful storytelling and innovative collaborations. We re a small, agile and friendly team that works hard to: • Drive support for rewilding through our films, creative storytelling, conferences, training courses and political advocacy. • Commit land and water to rewilding by supporting over 100 landowners to enhance nature on their land, from crofts and community-owned sites to farms and large estates. OUR FUNDRAISING SBP is a growing organisation with an exciting portfolio of nature recovery projects across Scotland. Our key income streams include grants from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, regular giving and appeals. We have a strong track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations, and we are currently in receipt of grants from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other significant environmental funders. Our Fundraising Team comprises a Rewilding Investment Lead (who develops corporate partnerships) and a Trusts and Foundations Lead, led by our Fundraising Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE As Trusts and Foundations Lead, you would establish and maintain relationships with a wide portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and be responsible for securing both project-specific and core income. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Identifying and researching funding opportunities, including due diligence as appropriate. Networking, and building and stewarding relationships with prospective funders. Liaising with senior, project and finance staff to identify, prioritise and cost key fundraising needs. Managing a dynamic pipeline of applications matched to the agreed fundraising priorities. Preparing and submitting compelling expressions of interest and funding proposals, including accurate financial information as required. Processing grant offers and ensuring income is recorded accurately. Managing a schedule of reporting and stewardship deadlines to ensure timely feedback and thanks to funders. Securing progress updates from colleagues delivering funded work, in order to produce high-quality reports that meet funders requirements. Seeking feedback in relation to unsuccessful bids, in order to guide and strengthen future proposals. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records on our fundraising CRM database. Contributing to the development of fundraising strategies, plans and campaigns. Participating fully in Fundraising and SBP team meetings, events and cross-team activities as appropriate. Essential skills and experience: At least two years experience securing and reporting on grants from trusts and foundations, and/or reviewing and advising on grants within a grant-giving organisation. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail. Experience writing compelling bids and reports that align with funders priorities. Ability to communicate confidently with funders and colleagues in a friendly and engaging manner. Experience using a variety of information management tools, including CRM databases and spreadsheets, to accurately record and manage information. Confident with numbers. Experience working with project and finance colleagues to develop project budgets. Able to organise day-to-day activities according to agreed priorities, manage a busy workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Demonstrable passion for nature and rewilding in Scotland. Able to maintain personal wellbeing, productivity and effective communication in a remote team. Share and demonstrate our core values (see below). Desirable skills and experience: Experience securing grants at £250,000 and over. Experience of using desktop design tools to create attractive materials that combine written content with imagery. Experience building and managing relationships with senior or strategically important stakeholders, e.g. Board members, CEOs. Proficient with DonorPerfect CRM. Experience developing complex, multi-year budgets for grant applications, including full cost recovery where applicable. Experience using a range of tools and approaches to manage priorities, meet deadlines and hit targets. Experience with funders that support nature and climate causes. Degree or equivalent professional qualification within a relevant discipline. OUR VALUES Our values define us as a charity and guide our relationships with colleagues, partners, funders, supporters and wider interest groups. We are passionate about Scotland and its huge potential for nature restoration. We are bold and willing to push boundaries to make rewilding happen. We trade in hope and possibility , not fear and conflict. We are inclusive and respectful , inviting everyone to join the conversation. We are collaborative , building connections across interest groups to drive change. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Salary: £35,500 - £37,500 FTE, depending on experience. Salaries are paid on the last working day of each month by bank transfer and cover the period of the first of the month to the last day of the month. Contract : Permanent position. Place of work: This role is home-based and will require a suitable home office working environment. SBP will provide a laptop and additional equipment as needed. Travel: Attendance of team meetings held across Scotland will be required (typically two to three times per year), and the role may also involve occasional travel elsewhere within the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with SBP s expenses policy. Applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance and must have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship). Hours: We are open to this role being full-time or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE, equating to 22.5 hours per week). Working hours are flexible. The nature of the post may require occasional evening and weekend work. Paid overtime is not routinely available, but time off in lieu will be given. Flexibility : Subject to ensuring that the needs of the charity and the role are met, SBP endeavours to meet the flexible working needs of its staff. Holidays: 28 days FTE (pro rata for part-time), including public holidays, plus 5 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pensions: We offer a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution. Probationary period : 3 months. Notice Period : 1 month during the probationary period, thereafter 2 months. Training: SBP is fully committed to personal development and training and offers staff regular opportunities for both internal and external training. Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is committed to equality of opportunity for all and we make recruitment decisions by matching our business needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. We regularly review our recruitment practices to improve the accessibility of SBP, and we would welcome feedback from you. TO APPLY Please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages). The covering letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience equip you for this role. Applications should be sent by 5pm on Monday 13 July . Interviews will be conducted by video call on Monday 20 July . We endeavour to provide feedback on request to unsuccessful applicants. However, as a small charity and depending on the number of applicants we receive we may need to prioritise feedback to those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Thank you very much for considering this role.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser seeking an exciting role in the nature and rewilding sector? Are you looking for a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation where you can make a tangible difference and advance your fundraising career? This opportunity could tick all your boxes! SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity dedicated to making rewilding happen, as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises. We work across Scotland, from the mountains to the sea and from the remotest communities to our urban centres. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive. In the five years since we were founded, we ve established ourselves as a leading force for rewilding in Scotland: a charity that achieves outsized impact through our powerful storytelling and innovative collaborations. We re a small, agile and friendly team that works hard to: • Drive support for rewilding through our films, creative storytelling, conferences, training courses and political advocacy. • Commit land and water to rewilding by supporting over 100 landowners to enhance nature on their land, from crofts and community-owned sites to farms and large estates. OUR FUNDRAISING SBP is a growing organisation with an exciting portfolio of nature recovery projects across Scotland. Our key income streams include grants from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, regular giving and appeals. We have a strong track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations, and we are currently in receipt of grants from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other significant environmental funders. Our Fundraising Team comprises a Rewilding Investment Lead (who develops corporate partnerships) and a Trusts and Foundations Lead, led by our Fundraising Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE As Trusts and Foundations Lead, you would establish and maintain relationships with a wide portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and be responsible for securing both project-specific and core income. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Identifying and researching funding opportunities, including due diligence as appropriate. Networking, and building and stewarding relationships with prospective funders. Liaising with senior, project and finance staff to identify, prioritise and cost key fundraising needs. Managing a dynamic pipeline of applications matched to the agreed fundraising priorities. Preparing and submitting compelling expressions of interest and funding proposals, including accurate financial information as required. Processing grant offers and ensuring income is recorded accurately. Managing a schedule of reporting and stewardship deadlines to ensure timely feedback and thanks to funders. Securing progress updates from colleagues delivering funded work, in order to produce high-quality reports that meet funders requirements. Seeking feedback in relation to unsuccessful bids, in order to guide and strengthen future proposals. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records on our fundraising CRM database. Contributing to the development of fundraising strategies, plans and campaigns. Participating fully in Fundraising and SBP team meetings, events and cross-team activities as appropriate. Essential skills and experience: At least two years experience securing and reporting on grants from trusts and foundations, and/or reviewing and advising on grants within a grant-giving organisation. Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail. Experience writing compelling bids and reports that align with funders priorities. Ability to communicate confidently with funders and colleagues in a friendly and engaging manner. Experience using a variety of information management tools, including CRM databases and spreadsheets, to accurately record and manage information. Confident with numbers. Experience working with project and finance colleagues to develop project budgets. Able to organise day-to-day activities according to agreed priorities, manage a busy workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Demonstrable passion for nature and rewilding in Scotland. Able to maintain personal wellbeing, productivity and effective communication in a remote team. Share and demonstrate our core values (see below). Desirable skills and experience: Experience securing grants at £250,000 and over. Experience of using desktop design tools to create attractive materials that combine written content with imagery. Experience building and managing relationships with senior or strategically important stakeholders, e.g. Board members, CEOs. Proficient with DonorPerfect CRM. Experience developing complex, multi-year budgets for grant applications, including full cost recovery where applicable. Experience using a range of tools and approaches to manage priorities, meet deadlines and hit targets. Experience with funders that support nature and climate causes. Degree or equivalent professional qualification within a relevant discipline. OUR VALUES Our values define us as a charity and guide our relationships with colleagues, partners, funders, supporters and wider interest groups. We are passionate about Scotland and its huge potential for nature restoration. We are bold and willing to push boundaries to make rewilding happen. We trade in hope and possibility , not fear and conflict. We are inclusive and respectful , inviting everyone to join the conversation. We are collaborative , building connections across interest groups to drive change. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Salary: £35,500 - £37,500 FTE, depending on experience. Salaries are paid on the last working day of each month by bank transfer and cover the period of the first of the month to the last day of the month. Contract : Permanent position. Place of work: This role is home-based and will require a suitable home office working environment. SBP will provide a laptop and additional equipment as needed. Travel: Attendance of team meetings held across Scotland will be required (typically two to three times per year), and the role may also involve occasional travel elsewhere within the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with SBP s expenses policy. Applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance and must have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship). Hours: We are open to this role being full-time or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE, equating to 22.5 hours per week). Working hours are flexible. The nature of the post may require occasional evening and weekend work. Paid overtime is not routinely available, but time off in lieu will be given. Flexibility : Subject to ensuring that the needs of the charity and the role are met, SBP endeavours to meet the flexible working needs of its staff. Holidays: 28 days FTE (pro rata for part-time), including public holidays, plus 5 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pensions: We offer a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution. Probationary period : 3 months. Notice Period : 1 month during the probationary period, thereafter 2 months. Training: SBP is fully committed to personal development and training and offers staff regular opportunities for both internal and external training. Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is committed to equality of opportunity for all and we make recruitment decisions by matching our business needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. We regularly review our recruitment practices to improve the accessibility of SBP, and we would welcome feedback from you. TO APPLY Please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages). The covering letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience equip you for this role. Applications should be sent by 5pm on Monday 13 July . Interviews will be conducted by video call on Monday 20 July . We endeavour to provide feedback on request to unsuccessful applicants. However, as a small charity and depending on the number of applicants we receive we may need to prioritise feedback to those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Thank you very much for considering this role.
Challenge Events and Community Fundraising Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £40,000 per annum Working Pattern: Remote with attendance at meetings in Cannock/London (approx 2 per month) and attendance at events across the UK as required. Lead the transformation of challenge events fundraising for a charity that changes children's lives daily. You'll build a national portfolio of inspiring events that generate significant income and create lasting supporter relationships. About Newlife As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better. Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get vital equipment when they need it. Our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. We advocate for change and support adults with additional needs through volunteering and employment opportunities. What you'll be doing You'll develop and deliver a sustainable programme of challenge events and supporter-led fundraising activities. Working with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you'll create the strategy and drive income growth. Strategic Development: Develop challenge events strategy and annual operational plans Set budgets, income targets and performance indicators Research new event opportunities and market trends Monitor performance and maximise income generation Event Portfolio Management: Build portfolio including running, cycling, walking, trekking, overseas and virtual challenges Recruit, steward and retain participants through exceptional supporter journeys Manage relationships with external event organisers and suppliers Ensure safe, effective delivery meeting ROI targets Relationship Building: Support corporate partners, community groups, schools and local businesses Deliver high-quality supporter care throughout their journey Collaborate across Fundraising, Marketing, Retail and Services teams Move supporters into long-term giving opportunities What we're looking for Evidence of commitment to professional development within fundraising, events management or supporter engagement Experience delivering digital fundraising and supporter journeys Experience of mass participation events and challenge events delivery Track record achieving income targets and delivering fundraising growth Experience building relationships with supporters, volunteers and external stakeholders Experience planning and delivering events, managing budgets and monitoring financial performance Experience working with fundraising databases or CRM systems Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Strong event planning and project management abilities Ability to inspire supporters to achieve ambitious fundraising goals Flexible approach, including occasional evening and weekend working Understanding of fundraising compliance and regulation Desirable: Experience of volunteer management This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing. Ready to create inspiring events that change children's lives? Join our mission to make life better for families across the UK. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Challenge Events and Community Fundraising Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £40,000 per annum Working Pattern: Remote with attendance at meetings in Cannock/London (approx 2 per month) and attendance at events across the UK as required. Lead the transformation of challenge events fundraising for a charity that changes children's lives daily. You'll build a national portfolio of inspiring events that generate significant income and create lasting supporter relationships. About Newlife As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better. Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get vital equipment when they need it. Our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. We advocate for change and support adults with additional needs through volunteering and employment opportunities. What you'll be doing You'll develop and deliver a sustainable programme of challenge events and supporter-led fundraising activities. Working with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you'll create the strategy and drive income growth. Strategic Development: Develop challenge events strategy and annual operational plans Set budgets, income targets and performance indicators Research new event opportunities and market trends Monitor performance and maximise income generation Event Portfolio Management: Build portfolio including running, cycling, walking, trekking, overseas and virtual challenges Recruit, steward and retain participants through exceptional supporter journeys Manage relationships with external event organisers and suppliers Ensure safe, effective delivery meeting ROI targets Relationship Building: Support corporate partners, community groups, schools and local businesses Deliver high-quality supporter care throughout their journey Collaborate across Fundraising, Marketing, Retail and Services teams Move supporters into long-term giving opportunities What we're looking for Evidence of commitment to professional development within fundraising, events management or supporter engagement Experience delivering digital fundraising and supporter journeys Experience of mass participation events and challenge events delivery Track record achieving income targets and delivering fundraising growth Experience building relationships with supporters, volunteers and external stakeholders Experience planning and delivering events, managing budgets and monitoring financial performance Experience working with fundraising databases or CRM systems Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Strong event planning and project management abilities Ability to inspire supporters to achieve ambitious fundraising goals Flexible approach, including occasional evening and weekend working Understanding of fundraising compliance and regulation Desirable: Experience of volunteer management This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing. Ready to create inspiring events that change children's lives? Join our mission to make life better for families across the UK. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
Community and Events Fundraiser - Events Fundraiser My Name 5 Doddie Foundation At My Name 5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It s just underfunded. Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND As our Events Fundraiser you will be crucial to achieving this. We re looking for a passionate fundraiser who can turn local energy, events, and ideas into real impact. You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for mass participation fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities. Our ideal candidate will have experience in relationship building with some fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people s lives. Job Description The post holder will be the first point of contact and lead for third party mass participation activities and work within the fundraising team on other events as needed to assist in the delivery of our events programme. The broad responsibilities will be: Plan and oversee our growing third-party mass participation programme, alongside the Senior Manager Own the stewardship plans for everyone joining Team Doddie in one of these events, to make sure they love every minute of their challenge Build and maintaining strong fundraising relationships Work with our mass participation participants to help them achieve their fundraising targets. Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme. Key Responsibilities Supporter-facing Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising event enquiries at the Foundation. Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support. Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey. Attending events to represent My Name 5 Doddie Foundation when appropriate. Deliver various event projects across the UK including but not limited to our presence at Great North Run, Edinburgh Marathon, Leeds Marathon and Loch Ness Marathon. Operational Manage and maintain all mass participation registration platforms. Working with the Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager to organise and deliver our presence at various non-mass participation events e.g. Melrose 7s Help with the creation of marketing plans for our events programme. Work with the Fundraising Administrator to create and send fundraising packs in a timely manner. Maintaining the Foundation s supporter database and keeping their details up to date. Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks. Create detailed event plans and conduct risk assessments. Set up and de-rig event equipment. Supporter and Internal Comms Work with Communications team to co-ordinate regular social media activity and PR stories. Actively seek new third-party event opportunities for the Foundation. Work with our third-party suppliers and maintain good relationships with them. Ensure the CRM system is updated to maximise learning and supporter experience. Skills and Experience Essential Minimum 1 years experience in fundraising and/or event delivery. Experience using fundraising platforms e.g JustGiving, Enthuse, Give As You Live. Driver s licence and access to a car. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in use of Office 365 including Excel and Word. Experience using customer/donor databases. Experience in a customer service role. Excellent inter-personal and communications skills. Experience working in a busy, diverse team. Effective at building relationships with people Natural problem solver with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to manage time effectively. Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of a team. Professional and hard-working team member with a positive and collaborative work ethic. Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising. Salary £27k-£32k Duration Full-time 2 years fixed term Annual Leave 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday) Working Hours 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required. Location Flexible. Hybrid if near to Edinburgh, but home-based also considered About My Name 5 Doddie Foundation Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease. Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Community and Events Fundraiser - Events Fundraiser My Name 5 Doddie Foundation At My Name 5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It s just underfunded. Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND As our Events Fundraiser you will be crucial to achieving this. We re looking for a passionate fundraiser who can turn local energy, events, and ideas into real impact. You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for mass participation fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities. Our ideal candidate will have experience in relationship building with some fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people s lives. Job Description The post holder will be the first point of contact and lead for third party mass participation activities and work within the fundraising team on other events as needed to assist in the delivery of our events programme. The broad responsibilities will be: Plan and oversee our growing third-party mass participation programme, alongside the Senior Manager Own the stewardship plans for everyone joining Team Doddie in one of these events, to make sure they love every minute of their challenge Build and maintaining strong fundraising relationships Work with our mass participation participants to help them achieve their fundraising targets. Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme. Key Responsibilities Supporter-facing Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising event enquiries at the Foundation. Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support. Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey. Attending events to represent My Name 5 Doddie Foundation when appropriate. Deliver various event projects across the UK including but not limited to our presence at Great North Run, Edinburgh Marathon, Leeds Marathon and Loch Ness Marathon. Operational Manage and maintain all mass participation registration platforms. Working with the Senior Planning and Supporter Income Manager to organise and deliver our presence at various non-mass participation events e.g. Melrose 7s Help with the creation of marketing plans for our events programme. Work with the Fundraising Administrator to create and send fundraising packs in a timely manner. Maintaining the Foundation s supporter database and keeping their details up to date. Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks. Create detailed event plans and conduct risk assessments. Set up and de-rig event equipment. Supporter and Internal Comms Work with Communications team to co-ordinate regular social media activity and PR stories. Actively seek new third-party event opportunities for the Foundation. Work with our third-party suppliers and maintain good relationships with them. Ensure the CRM system is updated to maximise learning and supporter experience. Skills and Experience Essential Minimum 1 years experience in fundraising and/or event delivery. Experience using fundraising platforms e.g JustGiving, Enthuse, Give As You Live. Driver s licence and access to a car. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in use of Office 365 including Excel and Word. Experience using customer/donor databases. Experience in a customer service role. Excellent inter-personal and communications skills. Experience working in a busy, diverse team. Effective at building relationships with people Natural problem solver with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to manage time effectively. Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of a team. Professional and hard-working team member with a positive and collaborative work ethic. Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising. Salary £27k-£32k Duration Full-time 2 years fixed term Annual Leave 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday) Working Hours 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required. Location Flexible. Hybrid if near to Edinburgh, but home-based also considered About My Name 5 Doddie Foundation Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease. Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
Salary: £47,000 FTE Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3 days per week Wed-Fri/ 21 hours) Location: London Hybrid 50% of time in the office Closing date: 12 th July Benefits: 28 Day Annual Leave (excl Bank Holidays), Generous Pension scheme (Ie, employee contribution 5%, employer contribution 10.3%), Enhanced Parental Leave We are very excited to be looking for a Direct Marketing Manager (Job share) to join the incredible team at Battersea Dogs and Cats home, an amazing organisation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable animals and the people who care for them. With a long-standing reputation and ambitious plans to expand its impact, Battersea are currently investing heavily in income generation as part of an exciting multi-year strategy. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of key income streams and play a pivotal role in shaping future fundraising success during a period of transformation and growth. As part of this exciting role, you will lead on the development and delivery of the direct marketing programme, with a particular focus on cash appeals and raffle campaigns. You will oversee campaign planning, budgeting and performance analysis, ensuring activity delivers against income targets and KPIs. Managing and developing a small team, you ll champion best practice in direct marketing, test and optimise new acquisition channels, and drive supporter retention through insight-led strategies. To be successful as the Direct Marketing Manager you will need: Proven experience delivering successful direct marketing acquisition and retention campaigns, with strong understanding of performance metrics Strong knowledge of data segmentation, targeting and supporter insight to inform campaigns Experience managing or developing teams, with the ability to motivate and drive performance If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to or contact us and quote the reference 3013JP. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Salary: £47,000 FTE Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3 days per week Wed-Fri/ 21 hours) Location: London Hybrid 50% of time in the office Closing date: 12 th July Benefits: 28 Day Annual Leave (excl Bank Holidays), Generous Pension scheme (Ie, employee contribution 5%, employer contribution 10.3%), Enhanced Parental Leave We are very excited to be looking for a Direct Marketing Manager (Job share) to join the incredible team at Battersea Dogs and Cats home, an amazing organisation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable animals and the people who care for them. With a long-standing reputation and ambitious plans to expand its impact, Battersea are currently investing heavily in income generation as part of an exciting multi-year strategy. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of key income streams and play a pivotal role in shaping future fundraising success during a period of transformation and growth. As part of this exciting role, you will lead on the development and delivery of the direct marketing programme, with a particular focus on cash appeals and raffle campaigns. You will oversee campaign planning, budgeting and performance analysis, ensuring activity delivers against income targets and KPIs. Managing and developing a small team, you ll champion best practice in direct marketing, test and optimise new acquisition channels, and drive supporter retention through insight-led strategies. To be successful as the Direct Marketing Manager you will need: Proven experience delivering successful direct marketing acquisition and retention campaigns, with strong understanding of performance metrics Strong knowledge of data segmentation, targeting and supporter insight to inform campaigns Experience managing or developing teams, with the ability to motivate and drive performance If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to or contact us and quote the reference 3013JP. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
This role is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on Chef and Trainer to join our rapidly growing charity and support our mission to transform kids health through food in schools in a new region. This role will be critical in delivering our flagship programme Transformations and work directly with school kitchen teams across the North West and North East of England. Who we are Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead. We re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well. About you and the role This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the Chefs in Schools Transformation Programme across the North West and North East of England. The Transformation Programme is our flagship year-long initiative, designed to support school kitchen teams and senior leadership teams in serving the best, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. Through this programme, we transform school lunches, upskill kitchen staff, and integrate food education into the heart of the school culture, ensuring that high-quality, scratch-cooked meals become the standard for every pupil. As a Chef Trainer, you will act as a pivotal, hands-on ambassador for this mission, supporting kitchen teams, school leadership and the wider school community to embed a high quality, sustainable school food culture in schools. You will support development of the programme s pipeline and join a brilliant, passionate and experienced team of Chef Trainers, with the opportunity to connect, share and learn from one another. A key component of this role involves being based in schools for 2 3 weeks at a time, working directly on-site to implement the programme. You will travel to different locations across the North West and North East, supporting schools to build high-quality, sustainable food cultures. During your first year, the focus will be specifically on the North West region, ranging from Manchester to the Wirral, where you will help establish Chefs in Schools reputation for positive change. The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important experience is passion for our mission. We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you re at ease. We re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know. As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy. Key responsibilities: Programme Delivery & Training: Inspire, train and cook with chefs, cooks and kitchen teams in the preparation of fresh, nutritious food to meet specified standards, imparting your passion for fresh, quality food and building capability across client schools in line with the Chefs in Schools model. Deliver and oversee Transformation Programme delivery in schools within the region, ensuring high quality outcomes aligned to programme objectives and proposals, including check-ins to support proposal and pipeline development. Work closely with Head Chefs, Headteachers and School Business Managers to provide fair assessment of culinary ability for existing and new Head Chefs including skills tests. Support with recommended kitchen structures at Transformation schools using the Kitchen Brigade system. Advise and guide Head Chefs, Kitchen Teams and School Business Managers to improve uptake, menu development and School Food Standards compliance. Advise on reputable, quality and cost-effective suppliers to support schools to reduce cost per meal per child without sacrificing food quality. Including light-touch auditing and development of procurement suppliers in the region. Encourage schools to monitor, control and reduce kitchen, service and food waste. Train kitchen staff to follow up-to-date Health and Safety and hygiene policies and procedures, alongside latest EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Work with the Senior Programme Manager to develop training materials that support the charity s wider work, ensuring training plans reflect the latest relevant guidance including EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Support schools to develop a whole-school food culture through food education with pupils, aligned to School Food Standards, and the creation of scratch-cooked, delicious and nutritious school food. Transformation Programme Development: Support growing regional brand awareness, in partnership and alignment with the Senior Programme Manager. Visit potential new school clients to assess kitchens and kitchen teams (check-ins) within the region, working with the Senior Programme Manager to support proposal and pipeline development as required. Support the onboarding of new schools based on the outcome of check-ins conducted and proposals. Support in maintaining, improving and running the programme, and Innovations, School Chef Educator and Membership programme needs as required. Administration & Measurement: Support with monitoring and capturing of programme KPIs of Transformation schools, measuring success against Chefs in Schools benchmarking and keeping the Senior Programme Manager updated on any variances. Support with case study development working in partnership with the Comms and Fundraising team. Report any complaints or serious incidents to the Senior Programme Manager and follow relevant actions related to Chefs in Schools Escalation and Tracking processes. Essential Skills & Experience: You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids health through improving food and food education in schools. You have significant professional experience as a chef (minimum of 5 years), ideally with a background in schools, high-volume catering or institutional cooking. You have experience training or mentoring kitchen staff, including building culinary capability and culture change. You are confident in assessing culinary skills and advising on kitchen structure, menus and supplier choices. You are organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. You are a strong communicator able to build trusting relationships with different types of stakeholders. You have a sound understanding of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Allergen regulations and School Food Standards. Desirable skills & experience: Experience working in a school or educational setting. Comfortable with data capture, reporting and keeping accurate records. Familiarity with the Kitchen Brigade system or equivalent kitchen management structures. Experience working with or for a charity or social enterprise. A full UK driving licence. Benefits You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights. We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice. We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
This role is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on Chef and Trainer to join our rapidly growing charity and support our mission to transform kids health through food in schools in a new region. This role will be critical in delivering our flagship programme Transformations and work directly with school kitchen teams across the North West and North East of England. Who we are Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead. We re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well. About you and the role This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the Chefs in Schools Transformation Programme across the North West and North East of England. The Transformation Programme is our flagship year-long initiative, designed to support school kitchen teams and senior leadership teams in serving the best, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. Through this programme, we transform school lunches, upskill kitchen staff, and integrate food education into the heart of the school culture, ensuring that high-quality, scratch-cooked meals become the standard for every pupil. As a Chef Trainer, you will act as a pivotal, hands-on ambassador for this mission, supporting kitchen teams, school leadership and the wider school community to embed a high quality, sustainable school food culture in schools. You will support development of the programme s pipeline and join a brilliant, passionate and experienced team of Chef Trainers, with the opportunity to connect, share and learn from one another. A key component of this role involves being based in schools for 2 3 weeks at a time, working directly on-site to implement the programme. You will travel to different locations across the North West and North East, supporting schools to build high-quality, sustainable food cultures. During your first year, the focus will be specifically on the North West region, ranging from Manchester to the Wirral, where you will help establish Chefs in Schools reputation for positive change. The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important experience is passion for our mission. We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you re at ease. We re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know. As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy. Key responsibilities: Programme Delivery & Training: Inspire, train and cook with chefs, cooks and kitchen teams in the preparation of fresh, nutritious food to meet specified standards, imparting your passion for fresh, quality food and building capability across client schools in line with the Chefs in Schools model. Deliver and oversee Transformation Programme delivery in schools within the region, ensuring high quality outcomes aligned to programme objectives and proposals, including check-ins to support proposal and pipeline development. Work closely with Head Chefs, Headteachers and School Business Managers to provide fair assessment of culinary ability for existing and new Head Chefs including skills tests. Support with recommended kitchen structures at Transformation schools using the Kitchen Brigade system. Advise and guide Head Chefs, Kitchen Teams and School Business Managers to improve uptake, menu development and School Food Standards compliance. Advise on reputable, quality and cost-effective suppliers to support schools to reduce cost per meal per child without sacrificing food quality. Including light-touch auditing and development of procurement suppliers in the region. Encourage schools to monitor, control and reduce kitchen, service and food waste. Train kitchen staff to follow up-to-date Health and Safety and hygiene policies and procedures, alongside latest EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Work with the Senior Programme Manager to develop training materials that support the charity s wider work, ensuring training plans reflect the latest relevant guidance including EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Support schools to develop a whole-school food culture through food education with pupils, aligned to School Food Standards, and the creation of scratch-cooked, delicious and nutritious school food. Transformation Programme Development: Support growing regional brand awareness, in partnership and alignment with the Senior Programme Manager. Visit potential new school clients to assess kitchens and kitchen teams (check-ins) within the region, working with the Senior Programme Manager to support proposal and pipeline development as required. Support the onboarding of new schools based on the outcome of check-ins conducted and proposals. Support in maintaining, improving and running the programme, and Innovations, School Chef Educator and Membership programme needs as required. Administration & Measurement: Support with monitoring and capturing of programme KPIs of Transformation schools, measuring success against Chefs in Schools benchmarking and keeping the Senior Programme Manager updated on any variances. Support with case study development working in partnership with the Comms and Fundraising team. Report any complaints or serious incidents to the Senior Programme Manager and follow relevant actions related to Chefs in Schools Escalation and Tracking processes. Essential Skills & Experience: You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids health through improving food and food education in schools. You have significant professional experience as a chef (minimum of 5 years), ideally with a background in schools, high-volume catering or institutional cooking. You have experience training or mentoring kitchen staff, including building culinary capability and culture change. You are confident in assessing culinary skills and advising on kitchen structure, menus and supplier choices. You are organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. You are a strong communicator able to build trusting relationships with different types of stakeholders. You have a sound understanding of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Allergen regulations and School Food Standards. Desirable skills & experience: Experience working in a school or educational setting. Comfortable with data capture, reporting and keeping accurate records. Familiarity with the Kitchen Brigade system or equivalent kitchen management structures. Experience working with or for a charity or social enterprise. A full UK driving licence. Benefits You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights. We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice. We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Fundraising Officer Join an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive team player with outstanding decision-making skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. Position: Fundraising Officer (internally known as Major Gifts Officer) Location: Devon/Hybrid (site attendance estimated to be one day per week, flexibility considered) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £31,431per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Major Gifts Officer, you will support delivery of agreed activity within the Major Gifts Team, successfully cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of mid-value individuals and trusts and delivering a range of agreed projects. Working closely with the Major Gifts Managers, you will evolve and continuously improve supporter stewardship and cultivation activity in line with their capacity and propensity to donate, continuously evaluating performance. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy, improving Major Gifts performance. Supporting the Major Gifts cultivation/stewardship programme to grow the number of supporters financially contributing mid value and major gifts. Managing, supporting and attending Major Gifts stewardship and cultivation meetings and events, including supplier liaison, supporter invite lists, follow ups and budgets. Securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active mid-value donors and charitable trusts, delivering compelling bids and donor reports, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships. Researching current and potential major and mid-value donors to enable a donor-centric approach. Delivering and reporting on agreed development and stewardship projects, fundraising targets. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information on our CRM system. About You We are looking for someone with: Demonstrable experience of strong administrative and organisational support within a busy, fast paced environment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong data management skills, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems. Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Able to support the planning and delivery of activities or events, including administrative and logistical coordination. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan, including reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership, offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets, access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor, Major Gifts, Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Officer Join an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive team player with outstanding decision-making skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. Position: Fundraising Officer (internally known as Major Gifts Officer) Location: Devon/Hybrid (site attendance estimated to be one day per week, flexibility considered) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £31,431per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Major Gifts Officer, you will support delivery of agreed activity within the Major Gifts Team, successfully cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of mid-value individuals and trusts and delivering a range of agreed projects. Working closely with the Major Gifts Managers, you will evolve and continuously improve supporter stewardship and cultivation activity in line with their capacity and propensity to donate, continuously evaluating performance. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy, improving Major Gifts performance. Supporting the Major Gifts cultivation/stewardship programme to grow the number of supporters financially contributing mid value and major gifts. Managing, supporting and attending Major Gifts stewardship and cultivation meetings and events, including supplier liaison, supporter invite lists, follow ups and budgets. Securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active mid-value donors and charitable trusts, delivering compelling bids and donor reports, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships. Researching current and potential major and mid-value donors to enable a donor-centric approach. Delivering and reporting on agreed development and stewardship projects, fundraising targets. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information on our CRM system. About You We are looking for someone with: Demonstrable experience of strong administrative and organisational support within a busy, fast paced environment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong data management skills, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems. Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Able to support the planning and delivery of activities or events, including administrative and logistical coordination. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan, including reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership, offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets, access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor, Major Gifts, Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with a leading children's charity to find their new Supporter Engagement Manager, who will be responsible for leading and developing the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and stewardship activities to generate sustainable income growth. This is a key fundraising role with responsibility for delivering supporter engagement strategies, managing fundraising campaigns and strengthening long-term relationships with supporters. Job Title: Supporter Engagement Manager Organisation: Children's Charity Salary: 36,000 - 40,000 Office Location: North London Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Required: CV and Cover Letter Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 Our client is a highly respected children's charity providing specialist support to children, young people and families facing significant challenges. The organisation has experienced sustained growth in recent years and is committed to delivering outstanding services whilst continuing to expand its reach and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team at a time of continued investment and development. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and lifetime value. Develop and implement supporter engagement and stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships and increase supporter loyalty. Manage regular giving recruitment activity, including agency relationships and supporter acquisition campaigns. Deliver integrated digital fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters. Work closely with fundraising and data colleagues to develop effective segmentation strategies and supporter journeys. Oversee lottery and other individual giving products, identifying opportunities to increase participation and income. Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, using insight and analysis to optimise future activity. Manage Individual Giving budgets and produce performance reports against agreed income targets. Collaborate across fundraising, communications and engagement functions to maximise supporter engagement opportunities. Line manage and support a direct report, fostering professional development and high performance within the team. Skills and Experience: Proven success managing Individual Giving programmes and delivering supporter income growth. Strong experience of supporter stewardship, acquisition and retention strategies. Experience developing and delivering digital fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of CRM systems, supporter segmentation and data-led fundraising approaches. Experience managing fundraising budgets and analysing campaign performance. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience managing external fundraising suppliers or agencies would be advantageous. Previous line management experience is desirable. A passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences and creating meaningful engagement opportunities. If you're an experienced Individual Giving professional looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference whilst developing innovative supporter engagement programmes, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in finding out more, or applying for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enables organisations to create meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with a leading children's charity to find their new Supporter Engagement Manager, who will be responsible for leading and developing the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and stewardship activities to generate sustainable income growth. This is a key fundraising role with responsibility for delivering supporter engagement strategies, managing fundraising campaigns and strengthening long-term relationships with supporters. Job Title: Supporter Engagement Manager Organisation: Children's Charity Salary: 36,000 - 40,000 Office Location: North London Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Required: CV and Cover Letter Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 Our client is a highly respected children's charity providing specialist support to children, young people and families facing significant challenges. The organisation has experienced sustained growth in recent years and is committed to delivering outstanding services whilst continuing to expand its reach and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team at a time of continued investment and development. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Individual Giving programme, driving supporter acquisition, retention and lifetime value. Develop and implement supporter engagement and stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships and increase supporter loyalty. Manage regular giving recruitment activity, including agency relationships and supporter acquisition campaigns. Deliver integrated digital fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters. Work closely with fundraising and data colleagues to develop effective segmentation strategies and supporter journeys. Oversee lottery and other individual giving products, identifying opportunities to increase participation and income. Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, using insight and analysis to optimise future activity. Manage Individual Giving budgets and produce performance reports against agreed income targets. Collaborate across fundraising, communications and engagement functions to maximise supporter engagement opportunities. Line manage and support a direct report, fostering professional development and high performance within the team. Skills and Experience: Proven success managing Individual Giving programmes and delivering supporter income growth. Strong experience of supporter stewardship, acquisition and retention strategies. Experience developing and delivering digital fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of CRM systems, supporter segmentation and data-led fundraising approaches. Experience managing fundraising budgets and analysing campaign performance. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience managing external fundraising suppliers or agencies would be advantageous. Previous line management experience is desirable. A passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences and creating meaningful engagement opportunities. If you're an experienced Individual Giving professional looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference whilst developing innovative supporter engagement programmes, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in finding out more, or applying for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enables organisations to create meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and events. Key Responsibilities for the Fundraising Manager Develop and execute annual fundraising plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams Identify and pursue new funding opportunities across all income streams Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income Monitor fundraising performance against targets and report regularly on progress Conduct detailed research on prospective funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies Lead the process of effectively matching potential donors with appropriate projects and initiatives Develop and grow regular giving, single donations, and in-memory giving programs Write and design fundraising appeals to existing supporters to increase engagement and income Develop and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program for new and existing supporters Oversee community fundraising initiatives and third-party fundraising activities Plan, coordinate, and deliver fundraising events that engage supporters and generate income Ensure accurate record-keeping of all fundraising activity and donor relationships on CRM database (Salesforce) Key Experience for the Fundraising Manager Minimum 3 years' experience working as a charity fundraiser Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations Experience of securing grants from charitable trusts Experience with corporate partnerships and major donors Experience in community/event fundraising Experience with individual/regular giving programs Please apply as directed!
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Our client is currently recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and events. Key Responsibilities for the Fundraising Manager Develop and execute annual fundraising plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams Identify and pursue new funding opportunities across all income streams Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income Monitor fundraising performance against targets and report regularly on progress Conduct detailed research on prospective funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies Lead the process of effectively matching potential donors with appropriate projects and initiatives Develop and grow regular giving, single donations, and in-memory giving programs Write and design fundraising appeals to existing supporters to increase engagement and income Develop and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program for new and existing supporters Oversee community fundraising initiatives and third-party fundraising activities Plan, coordinate, and deliver fundraising events that engage supporters and generate income Ensure accurate record-keeping of all fundraising activity and donor relationships on CRM database (Salesforce) Key Experience for the Fundraising Manager Minimum 3 years' experience working as a charity fundraiser Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations Experience of securing grants from charitable trusts Experience with corporate partnerships and major donors Experience in community/event fundraising Experience with individual/regular giving programs Please apply as directed!
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.