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

About International Students House (ISH) International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange. For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact. We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function. The Opportunity This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams. You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement. If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities As Fundraising Manager, you will: Develop and implement a 3 5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives. Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy. Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners. Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals. Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors. Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support. Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns. Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees. Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation. About You You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies. You'll bring: Essential Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation. Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners. Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies. Outstanding relationship management and networking skills. Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities. Strong financial awareness and project management skills. Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach. Desirable Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors. Alumni fundraising experience. Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising. Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent. Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation. Why Join ISH? This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world. In return we offer: Salary of £65,000 £70,000 (depending on experience) Full-time or part-time working options Hybrid working 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service Defined benefit contributory pension scheme Healthcare cash plan £3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities Sage employee benefits platform Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation) Eligibility Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Join Us If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.