Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Role Summary This role will support FarmAbility in developing our fundraising capacity. Currently, the majority of this work is carried out by the CEO and we are looking for an experienced fundraiser to support with the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy, and with the practical work of submitting grant applications and stewarding current and potential new donors. Together with the CEO the Fundraising Officer will develop a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy for the charity incorporating major donors, trust & foundations, corporate support and community fundraising. The postholder will be engaged with our mission and eloquent in their expression of our work and its impact to external audiences. They will work closely with our Impact team to present our outcome messaging to funders and will also work closely with our Communications & Events Officer (C&EO) to plan and deliver community based fundraising activities for our supporters to engage in, helping to deliver online and social media focused campaigns and community events. Work Arrangements We are open to this role operating largely remotely with a hybrid workplace for the right candidate, with the expectation of a regular in person presence on site to understand our work, connect with the team and meet our wider community of participants and supporters at events and celebrations. Growth & Development This is a multi faced role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You'll work with colleagues across the organisation. FarmAbility is a warm and friendly place to work and we put a lot of store on creating strong team relationships and a flexible, accommodating work environment. All staff share our goal of a more inclusive society and a determination to enable co farmers to achieve positive outcomes and experiences within our service. Job Location Hybrid. Main office Eynsham, Oxfordshire, plus regular visits to host sites in rural locations around the county. Application Deadline Applications close on: Midnight on Monday 5th January 2026 Hours & Contract Hours: 18.75 Hours (0.5 FTE) Contract is: 2 years fixed term - subject to extension funds allowing Recruitment Pack For the Recruitment Pack, visit the website here . How to Apply To apply, please follow the instructions on the website and in the Recruitment Pack. Contact & Social Share with a friend - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Email Discover More from Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Role Summary This role will support FarmAbility in developing our fundraising capacity. Currently, the majority of this work is carried out by the CEO and we are looking for an experienced fundraiser to support with the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy, and with the practical work of submitting grant applications and stewarding current and potential new donors. Together with the CEO the Fundraising Officer will develop a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy for the charity incorporating major donors, trust & foundations, corporate support and community fundraising. The postholder will be engaged with our mission and eloquent in their expression of our work and its impact to external audiences. They will work closely with our Impact team to present our outcome messaging to funders and will also work closely with our Communications & Events Officer (C&EO) to plan and deliver community based fundraising activities for our supporters to engage in, helping to deliver online and social media focused campaigns and community events. Work Arrangements We are open to this role operating largely remotely with a hybrid workplace for the right candidate, with the expectation of a regular in person presence on site to understand our work, connect with the team and meet our wider community of participants and supporters at events and celebrations. Growth & Development This is a multi faced role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You'll work with colleagues across the organisation. FarmAbility is a warm and friendly place to work and we put a lot of store on creating strong team relationships and a flexible, accommodating work environment. All staff share our goal of a more inclusive society and a determination to enable co farmers to achieve positive outcomes and experiences within our service. Job Location Hybrid. Main office Eynsham, Oxfordshire, plus regular visits to host sites in rural locations around the county. Application Deadline Applications close on: Midnight on Monday 5th January 2026 Hours & Contract Hours: 18.75 Hours (0.5 FTE) Contract is: 2 years fixed term - subject to extension funds allowing Recruitment Pack For the Recruitment Pack, visit the website here . How to Apply To apply, please follow the instructions on the website and in the Recruitment Pack. Contact & Social Share with a friend - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Email Discover More from Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.
Head of Fundraising £50,000 rising to £55,000 after probation Full-time (flexible options available) London NW6 office - 2 days per week Permanent This charity is the UK's only national charity providing peer support to bereaved parents and adult siblings following the death of a child of any age and from any cause. With over 300 trained volunteers and a reach of more than 25,000 parents annually, our work is life-changing - offering compassion, understanding, and hope where it's needed most. Charity People is seeking a strategic, emotionally intelligent, and driven Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation at a pivotal moment in our journey. Having grown into a half-million-pound organisation, we are ready to diversify our fundraising streams and deepen our impact. About the Role This is a strategic leadership role with scope to shape the future of fundraising at The Compassionate Friends. You'll develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy aligned with our organisational goals, with a particular focus on individual giving and donor diversification. You'll lead and support a small team, including our Events & Community Fundraiser and Trusts Fundraiser, and work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and wider staff to embed fundraising across the organisation. You'll be joining a charity with a deeply personal mission and a collaborative culture. Our outgoing Head of Fundraising will remain in a part-time capacity to support your onboarding and ensure a smooth transition. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a new fundraising strategy, with clear KPIs and milestones. Lead on individual giving, donor acquisition, and stewardship. Explore new income streams including corporate partnerships and community fundraising. Collaborate with communications and support teams to maximise fundraising opportunities. Report regularly to the CEO and Board, and oversee CRM and supporter communications. About You We're open to both experienced fundraisers and those ready to step into a leadership role. What matters most is your passion for our cause, your strategic mindset, and your ability to inspire and deliver. You'll bring: A track record of generating income across multiple streams, especially individual giving. Track record of growth across income streams Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Strategic thinking and financial acumen. A collaborative, flexible approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. A deep empathy for our mission and the families we support. Why Join Us? Salary of £50,000, rising to £55,000 after completion of probation. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Personalised training and wellbeing budgets. Flexible working arrangements. A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of bereaved families. How to Apply Please apply with CV initially, and we will be in touch with full job pack and more details and to set up a screening call. Key Dates Applications close: Wednesday 7th January 2026 Shortlist shared: Thursday 8th January 2026 First stage interviews: w/c 12th January 2026 Second stage interviews: TBC We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Head of Fundraising £50,000 rising to £55,000 after probation Full-time (flexible options available) London NW6 office - 2 days per week Permanent This charity is the UK's only national charity providing peer support to bereaved parents and adult siblings following the death of a child of any age and from any cause. With over 300 trained volunteers and a reach of more than 25,000 parents annually, our work is life-changing - offering compassion, understanding, and hope where it's needed most. Charity People is seeking a strategic, emotionally intelligent, and driven Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation at a pivotal moment in our journey. Having grown into a half-million-pound organisation, we are ready to diversify our fundraising streams and deepen our impact. About the Role This is a strategic leadership role with scope to shape the future of fundraising at The Compassionate Friends. You'll develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy aligned with our organisational goals, with a particular focus on individual giving and donor diversification. You'll lead and support a small team, including our Events & Community Fundraiser and Trusts Fundraiser, and work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and wider staff to embed fundraising across the organisation. You'll be joining a charity with a deeply personal mission and a collaborative culture. Our outgoing Head of Fundraising will remain in a part-time capacity to support your onboarding and ensure a smooth transition. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a new fundraising strategy, with clear KPIs and milestones. Lead on individual giving, donor acquisition, and stewardship. Explore new income streams including corporate partnerships and community fundraising. Collaborate with communications and support teams to maximise fundraising opportunities. Report regularly to the CEO and Board, and oversee CRM and supporter communications. About You We're open to both experienced fundraisers and those ready to step into a leadership role. What matters most is your passion for our cause, your strategic mindset, and your ability to inspire and deliver. You'll bring: A track record of generating income across multiple streams, especially individual giving. Track record of growth across income streams Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Strategic thinking and financial acumen. A collaborative, flexible approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. A deep empathy for our mission and the families we support. Why Join Us? Salary of £50,000, rising to £55,000 after completion of probation. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Personalised training and wellbeing budgets. Flexible working arrangements. A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of bereaved families. How to Apply Please apply with CV initially, and we will be in touch with full job pack and more details and to set up a screening call. Key Dates Applications close: Wednesday 7th January 2026 Shortlist shared: Thursday 8th January 2026 First stage interviews: w/c 12th January 2026 Second stage interviews: TBC We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you a dynamic corporate fundraiser with a track record of winning and growing six-figure partnerships? Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit their next Head of Partnerships and Events . This is a key leadership role within the fundraising team, managing a portfolio worth over £1.6m and leading a team of two: a Corporate Fundraising Manager and a Special Events Manager. About the role Lead and grow a corporate partnerships portfolio worth c.£850k, with around 30 partners including well-known brands from hospitality, sport and property. Drive new business and steward relationships to an exceptional standard, with a clear ambition to grow corporate income to £1m+. Oversee a high-value events portfolio (c.£750k income) including a Winter Ball, Golf Day and other supporter-led events supported by an experienced events manager. Contribute to senior fundraising strategy and play a vital role in shaping the future growth of partnerships income. About you We re looking for someone who can bring: Significant experience in corporate partnerships, including evidence of securing and managing six-figure wins. A strong new business track record, with demonstrable examples to share at interview. Proven line management skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent account management and stewardship expertise. Confidence and ambition to step up into a head of role, if this is your next career move. Key details Salary: Mid-£50,000s Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: North London office, with hybrid working (up to 2 days remote) Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications Line reports: Corporate Fundraising Manager, Special Events Manager This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make a real impact, working with high-profile partners and leading a talented team in a supportive, forward-looking environment. To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Are you a dynamic corporate fundraiser with a track record of winning and growing six-figure partnerships? Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit their next Head of Partnerships and Events . This is a key leadership role within the fundraising team, managing a portfolio worth over £1.6m and leading a team of two: a Corporate Fundraising Manager and a Special Events Manager. About the role Lead and grow a corporate partnerships portfolio worth c.£850k, with around 30 partners including well-known brands from hospitality, sport and property. Drive new business and steward relationships to an exceptional standard, with a clear ambition to grow corporate income to £1m+. Oversee a high-value events portfolio (c.£750k income) including a Winter Ball, Golf Day and other supporter-led events supported by an experienced events manager. Contribute to senior fundraising strategy and play a vital role in shaping the future growth of partnerships income. About you We re looking for someone who can bring: Significant experience in corporate partnerships, including evidence of securing and managing six-figure wins. A strong new business track record, with demonstrable examples to share at interview. Proven line management skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent account management and stewardship expertise. Confidence and ambition to step up into a head of role, if this is your next career move. Key details Salary: Mid-£50,000s Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: North London office, with hybrid working (up to 2 days remote) Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications Line reports: Corporate Fundraising Manager, Special Events Manager This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make a real impact, working with high-profile partners and leading a talented team in a supportive, forward-looking environment. To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
