Milton Keynes Women's Aid(MK-ACT)

2 job(s) at Milton Keynes Women's Aid(MK-ACT)

Milton Keynes Women's Aid(MK-ACT)
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Location : MK Act Offices Hours: 30 hours per week (potential job share 2 x part-time roles) Salary : £32,169 per year FTE Contract Type: Permanent This role is subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures to ensure the safeguarding and protection of the individuals we support Closing Date: Monday 9th March, 9am Make a real impact in your community We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Fundraising Officer with a strong focus on generating vital income for our services. This role will play a pivotal part in driving fundraising growth, building sustainable income streams, and cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, corporate partners, community groups, and grant making bodies. Alongside fundraising, the postholder will help raise our public profile by strengthening awareness of domestic abuse and increasing engagement across digital and traditional communication channels. This position is ideal for someone passionate about charity-sector fundraising, purposeful storytelling, and impactful marketing that directly contributes to the safety and support of survivors. Why join us? Make a meaningful, visible difference to the lives of survivors Flexible working options, including potential job share Supportive, values-driven environment Training and development opportunities Opportunity to grow with the charity as we expand, including plans to open a new refuge 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays Additional paid day off for your birthday Free annual eye test Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Grant Writing Research and apply for funding from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates. Prepare well-structured, evidence-based funding applications. Support the CEO with partnerships, sponsorships, and donor engagement. Maintain strong funder relationships and ensure timely reporting and compliance. Planning, Reporting & Compliance Maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline and track deadlines. Report on fundraising and communications activity to the CEO and Board. Produce twice-yearly impact and communications reports. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality requirements. Marketing & Communications Manage and grow MK Act s social media and digital presence. Keep the website updated with news, campaigns, and service information. Produce newsletters, stories, and external communications. Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all channels. Monitor digital analytics and report on engagement and reach. Awareness & Campaigns Develop and deliver awareness campaigns about domestic abuse and MK Act s services. Work with ambassadors, survivors, and staff to share real impact stories. Produce promotional materials for events and outreach activities. About You You will thrive in this role if you are creative, organised, and motivated by meaningful work. You will bring: Essential A successful track record in grant writing or charity-sector fundraising. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship-building skills with funders, partners, and supporters. Creativity and attention to detail when producing campaigns and materials. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Analytical skills to monitor performance and evaluate impact. Proven experience in marketing, communications, or social media management Desirable Experience using CRM systems. Experience communicating in sensitive or safeguarding-related contexts.
Milton Keynes Women's Aid(MK-ACT)
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
HR Officer (Part Time) Location: MK Act Offices, Milton Keynes Hours: 20 hrs/week Salary: £14,400 Closing date: Friday 6th March MK Act is a long established domestic abuse charity supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to provide professional HR support across the organisation. This role is subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures to ensure the safeguarding and protection of the individuals we support. MK-ACT is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community The Role You will manage recruitment and onboarding, support staff and managers with HR queries, maintain accurate HR and payroll records, and ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding, GDPR, and HR best practice. You ll also assist with training coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and producing HR reports for senior leadership. About You HR experience across recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and safer recruitment Excellent communication, organisation, and problem solving skills CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience Professional, confidential, and committed to equality and inclusion Join us and help create a supportive, safe, and inclusive working environment for our dedicated team.