This role is remote however we require someone to be based in or a short commutable distance to cover the region. Mary s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are looking for an enthusiastic Regional Development Officer for North East Scotland . A recent reshaping of our Regional teams means this role will sit under our newly appointed Head of Scotland and be part of an exciting new chapter in Mary's Meal UK's fundraising vision. You will be a warm, visible ambassador for Mary s Meals igniting enthusiasm, inspiring action, and helping people across your region join our mission and help feed more children. By building genuine, values driven relationships and using insight to guide your priorities, you ll nurture local networks, identify high potential opportunities, and confidently grow income, participation, and supporter engagement. Through strategic, outward facing work, you ll turn first conversations into committed, long term support that strengthens our movement and fuels our mission. Working closely with the Head of Scotland, you will co-create and deliver a tailored local growth plan that reflects your region's communities and opportunities. You will represent Mary s Meals across schools, churches, corporates and community partners and play a pivotal role in activating supporters, mobilising volunteers, and sharing compelling local stories. Operating with high autonomy, you will use insights and data to focus on high potential and growth areas, and collaborate closely with our Philanthropy & Partnerships, Supporter Experience and Communications teams to deliver seamless supporter journeys and strong storytelling. Everything you do will reflect Mary s Meals warmth and dignity, helping us reach more children through relationship-led growth. Key responsibilities include Work with the Head of Scotland to design and deliver a clear, insight driven local growth plan with defined priorities, income drivers, volunteer mobilisation efforts, and visibility activities. Use data, local insight, and (Region-specific) understanding to focus your time where growth potential is strongest. Balance relationship building with a proactive, opportunity-led approach, identifying new supporters, networks, and partnerships and developing them from prospective supporters into committed donors. To create the conditions for a volunteer Deputy and a motivated volunteer network to confidently lead talks, events, introductions and other activities that broaden our reach Empower volunteers through clear delegation, coaching, and recognition, ensuring they feel confident and aligned with Mary s Meals mission and values. Inspire and back volunteers to own the mission. Spot people with energy and networks, invite their ideas, give light-touch support and tools, and celebrate their impact so they bring others into our movement. Represent Mary s Meals throughout your region with confidence and authenticity, engaging schools, parishes, community groups, businesses, and local networks. Deliver talks, small events, parish visits, school assemblies, partner meetings, local networking engagements, and other targeted activities that grow income, participation, and visibility. Make confident, values-led asks that move supporters from interest to action across giving, volunteering, and awareness raising. Actively network across your region to identify new prospects, initiate first meetings, and follow up quickly and purposefully. Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy & Partnerships team on key opportunities and ensuring the donor is at the heart of each stewardship decision. Build a diverse pipeline of leads, opportunities, and partnerships reflective of your regions communities and faith landscape. Work closely across the organisation to ensure your regional activity feels seamless and aligned, collaborating with Supporter Experience so that journeys, thanking and stewardship feel warm and timely; with Creative Communications to deliver compelling local storytelling; with Philanthropy & Partnerships to coordinate opportunities for major donors and corporates; and with the Volunteer Manager to strengthen mobilisation and development across your region. To apply for the role of Regional Development Officer (0.6 FTE) based at Mary s Meals UK, please follow instructions on the Charity Job website. Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK and be based in the North East of Scotland. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will commence week of 30 March. If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
This role is remote however we require someone to be based in or a short commutable distance to cover the region. Mary s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are looking for an enthusiastic Regional Development Officer for North East Scotland . A recent reshaping of our Regional teams means this role will sit under our newly appointed Head of Scotland and be part of an exciting new chapter in Mary's Meal UK's fundraising vision. You will be a warm, visible ambassador for Mary s Meals igniting enthusiasm, inspiring action, and helping people across your region join our mission and help feed more children. By building genuine, values driven relationships and using insight to guide your priorities, you ll nurture local networks, identify high potential opportunities, and confidently grow income, participation, and supporter engagement. Through strategic, outward facing work, you ll turn first conversations into committed, long term support that strengthens our movement and fuels our mission. Working closely with the Head of Scotland, you will co-create and deliver a tailored local growth plan that reflects your region's communities and opportunities. You will represent Mary s Meals across schools, churches, corporates and community partners and play a pivotal role in activating supporters, mobilising volunteers, and sharing compelling local stories. Operating with high autonomy, you will use insights and data to focus on high potential and growth areas, and collaborate closely with our Philanthropy & Partnerships, Supporter Experience and Communications teams to deliver seamless supporter journeys and strong storytelling. Everything you do will reflect Mary s Meals warmth and dignity, helping us reach more children through relationship-led growth. Key responsibilities include Work with the Head of Scotland to design and deliver a clear, insight driven local growth plan with defined priorities, income drivers, volunteer mobilisation efforts, and visibility activities. Use data, local insight, and (Region-specific) understanding to focus your time where growth potential is strongest. Balance relationship building with a proactive, opportunity-led approach, identifying new supporters, networks, and partnerships and developing them from prospective supporters into committed donors. To create the conditions for a volunteer Deputy and a motivated volunteer network to confidently lead talks, events, introductions and other activities that broaden our reach Empower volunteers through clear delegation, coaching, and recognition, ensuring they feel confident and aligned with Mary s Meals mission and values. Inspire and back volunteers to own the mission. Spot people with energy and networks, invite their ideas, give light-touch support and tools, and celebrate their impact so they bring others into our movement. Represent Mary s Meals throughout your region with confidence and authenticity, engaging schools, parishes, community groups, businesses, and local networks. Deliver talks, small events, parish visits, school assemblies, partner meetings, local networking engagements, and other targeted activities that grow income, participation, and visibility. Make confident, values-led asks that move supporters from interest to action across giving, volunteering, and awareness raising. Actively network across your region to identify new prospects, initiate first meetings, and follow up quickly and purposefully. Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy & Partnerships team on key opportunities and ensuring the donor is at the heart of each stewardship decision. Build a diverse pipeline of leads, opportunities, and partnerships reflective of your regions communities and faith landscape. Work closely across the organisation to ensure your regional activity feels seamless and aligned, collaborating with Supporter Experience so that journeys, thanking and stewardship feel warm and timely; with Creative Communications to deliver compelling local storytelling; with Philanthropy & Partnerships to coordinate opportunities for major donors and corporates; and with the Volunteer Manager to strengthen mobilisation and development across your region. To apply for the role of Regional Development Officer (0.6 FTE) based at Mary s Meals UK, please follow instructions on the Charity Job website. Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK and be based in the North East of Scotland. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will commence week of 30 March. If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
This is an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of technology and digital capability across five South West charities. We are seeking an exceptional Regional Chief Technology Officer who is motivated by both challenge and purpose someone who can harness technology to make a tangible difference to how our faith-based charities support church communities. Working across Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Salisbury and Truro, this role offers a rare platform to influence at scale. The successful candidate will lead a region-wide programme of digital transformation and process optimisation, helping modernise systems, strengthen cyber resilience and unlock efficiencies that release resources for mission and ministry. This is not technology for its own sake. We are looking for someone who combines strategic insight with practical delivery a leader who can translate complex technical possibilities into real-world improvements for staff, clergy and volunteers. You will play a key role in shaping the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, while ensuring strong governance, security and compliance. Please note that whilst this role allows homeworking, travel across all five dioceses will be required. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop, articulate, and implement a shared digital transformation and technology strategy that is directly aligned with the overarching mission and strategic goals of the five dioceses. Act as the principal technology advisor to the Diocesan Secretaries and their senior leadership teams. Process Mapping & Optimisation: Lead a comprehensive, collaborative review of key administrative and operational processes within the Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and in parishes where appropriate. Use process mapping techniques to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and then design and implement optimised workflows. AI & Responsible Innovation: Actively research, evaluate, pilot, and implement appropriate AI and automation tools to enhance efficiency, support fundraising, and improve service delivery. Ensure all innovation is undertaken responsibly, ethically, and with a clear focus on tangible benefits. Stakeholder Management & Engagement: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across all five dioceses, including clergy, staff, and volunteers. Foster a culture of digital literacy and champion the benefits of change in a clear, accessible, and empathetic manner. Project & Change Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of technology and process improvement projects, from initial conception and business case development through to delivery, user training, and final handover. Employ robust project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Qualifications, Training & Experience: Proven and extensive senior technology leadership experience (e.g., CTO, Head of IT, Director of Digital Transformation) with clear evidence of strategic impact. Relevant degree (or equivalent) in a technology-related discipline, with appropriate professional certifications in technology, architecture, project or change management, and membership of a relevant professional body. Strong track record in business process mapping, analysis and re-engineering delivering measurable efficiency gains. Practical experience evaluating, procuring and implementing modern technology solutions, including cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365), CRM systems and data analytics tools. Experience in the charity, non-profit or similarly complex, values-driven sector is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience of, or well-informed and practical interest in, the responsible and ethical application of AI and automation in an organisational context. Significant experience in technology strategy, budget management, vendor negotiation and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. Competencies & Behavioural requirements: Exceptional communicator and translator: Able to convey complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language and influence a wide range of non-technical stakeholders with confidence. Strategic yet pragmatic thinker: Sees the big picture and aligns technology with organisational priorities, while remaining hands-on and focused on practical, value adding solutions. Collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader: Builds trust and consensus across diverse stakeholders and cultures, leading change with empathy, credibility and sensitivity. Resilient and delivery-focused: Proactive and self-motivated, with the drive and discipline to deliver complex, multi-year programmes and achieve measurable outcomes. Culturally astute and values-aware: Demonstrates understanding of, and respect for, the Church of England s context, governance and ethos, navigating the environment with diplomacy and good judgement. Our benefits include : Company pension A comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer & study leave Home working
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of technology and digital capability across five South West charities. We are seeking an exceptional Regional Chief Technology Officer who is motivated by both challenge and purpose someone who can harness technology to make a tangible difference to how our faith-based charities support church communities. Working across Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Salisbury and Truro, this role offers a rare platform to influence at scale. The successful candidate will lead a region-wide programme of digital transformation and process optimisation, helping modernise systems, strengthen cyber resilience and unlock efficiencies that release resources for mission and ministry. This is not technology for its own sake. We are looking for someone who combines strategic insight with practical delivery a leader who can translate complex technical possibilities into real-world improvements for staff, clergy and volunteers. You will play a key role in shaping the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, while ensuring strong governance, security and compliance. Please note that whilst this role allows homeworking, travel across all five dioceses will be required. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop, articulate, and implement a shared digital transformation and technology strategy that is directly aligned with the overarching mission and strategic goals of the five dioceses. Act as the principal technology advisor to the Diocesan Secretaries and their senior leadership teams. Process Mapping & Optimisation: Lead a comprehensive, collaborative review of key administrative and operational processes within the Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and in parishes where appropriate. Use process mapping techniques to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and then design and implement optimised workflows. AI & Responsible Innovation: Actively research, evaluate, pilot, and implement appropriate AI and automation tools to enhance efficiency, support fundraising, and improve service delivery. Ensure all innovation is undertaken responsibly, ethically, and with a clear focus on tangible benefits. Stakeholder Management & Engagement: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across all five dioceses, including clergy, staff, and volunteers. Foster a culture of digital literacy and champion the benefits of change in a clear, accessible, and empathetic manner. Project & Change Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of technology and process improvement projects, from initial conception and business case development through to delivery, user training, and final handover. Employ robust project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Qualifications, Training & Experience: Proven and extensive senior technology leadership experience (e.g., CTO, Head of IT, Director of Digital Transformation) with clear evidence of strategic impact. Relevant degree (or equivalent) in a technology-related discipline, with appropriate professional certifications in technology, architecture, project or change management, and membership of a relevant professional body. Strong track record in business process mapping, analysis and re-engineering delivering measurable efficiency gains. Practical experience evaluating, procuring and implementing modern technology solutions, including cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365), CRM systems and data analytics tools. Experience in the charity, non-profit or similarly complex, values-driven sector is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience of, or well-informed and practical interest in, the responsible and ethical application of AI and automation in an organisational context. Significant experience in technology strategy, budget management, vendor negotiation and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. Competencies & Behavioural requirements: Exceptional communicator and translator: Able to convey complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language and influence a wide range of non-technical stakeholders with confidence. Strategic yet pragmatic thinker: Sees the big picture and aligns technology with organisational priorities, while remaining hands-on and focused on practical, value adding solutions. Collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader: Builds trust and consensus across diverse stakeholders and cultures, leading change with empathy, credibility and sensitivity. Resilient and delivery-focused: Proactive and self-motivated, with the drive and discipline to deliver complex, multi-year programmes and achieve measurable outcomes. Culturally astute and values-aware: Demonstrates understanding of, and respect for, the Church of England s context, governance and ethos, navigating the environment with diplomacy and good judgement. Our benefits include : Company pension A comprehensive health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer & study leave Home working
We are working closely with a health charity to recruit an Interim position to start asap until the end of the year, as Head of Philanthropy & Community Fundraising you will steward existing fundraising, drive new opportunities, and deliver income growth. The charity is at an exciting stage in its evolution, they are currently refreshing their five-year organisational strategy, this funding ground-breaking research and driving the charity to reach more women and girls through education and advocacy campaigns. You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and fun team with a variety of skills and expertise. You will contribute to building a positive, values-based culture within the fundraising team and bring together new ideas and creative thinking, expert leadership and strong relationship building and negotiation skills to contribute to significant growth. The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply asap. The Company The charity are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including pension, private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme. The Role Lead and inspire a team of four (three direct reports), setting clear objectives and supporting professional development Share leadership and management of the Development Advisory Group (with the Director of Fundraising). Work closely with colleagues in fundraising, communications, and research to align activities and maximise impact. Develop a strong pipeline of major donors Manage relationships with a portfolio of major donors Work with the Community Engagement Manager to ensure the growth of community fundraising and challenge events Lead on the fundraising element of key major donor events through the year The Candidate Significant experience in a variety of fundraising incom streams including major donors, trusts, individual giving and community fundraising Strong experience of relationship fundraising A strong track record of growing major donor income, ideally at five and six figure level Experience of leading fundraising events Experience engaging and stewarding high net worth individuals and senior stakeholders Experience of leading a team IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
We are working closely with a health charity to recruit an Interim position to start asap until the end of the year, as Head of Philanthropy & Community Fundraising you will steward existing fundraising, drive new opportunities, and deliver income growth. The charity is at an exciting stage in its evolution, they are currently refreshing their five-year organisational strategy, this funding ground-breaking research and driving the charity to reach more women and girls through education and advocacy campaigns. You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and fun team with a variety of skills and expertise. You will contribute to building a positive, values-based culture within the fundraising team and bring together new ideas and creative thinking, expert leadership and strong relationship building and negotiation skills to contribute to significant growth. The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply asap. The Company The charity are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including pension, private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme. The Role Lead and inspire a team of four (three direct reports), setting clear objectives and supporting professional development Share leadership and management of the Development Advisory Group (with the Director of Fundraising). Work closely with colleagues in fundraising, communications, and research to align activities and maximise impact. Develop a strong pipeline of major donors Manage relationships with a portfolio of major donors Work with the Community Engagement Manager to ensure the growth of community fundraising and challenge events Lead on the fundraising element of key major donor events through the year The Candidate Significant experience in a variety of fundraising incom streams including major donors, trusts, individual giving and community fundraising Strong experience of relationship fundraising A strong track record of growing major donor income, ideally at five and six figure level Experience of leading fundraising events Experience engaging and stewarding high net worth individuals and senior stakeholders Experience of leading a team IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. The Manager, International Philanthropy is part of the International Philanthropy team which focuses on raising gifts from individuals based outside of the U.S. and will support the activities of the team in managing donor accounts and coordinating day to day activities of the Senior Director and Director as required. Major Responsibilities • Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to implement strategies for high-net-worth individual donors and prospects within donor portfolios, bringing in critical revenue for the organization • Draft and edit donor-facing communications, including letters, emails, contact reports, and tailored correspondence supporting donor engagement. • Coordinate with internal teams to develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, presentations, and reports, managing drafts through final approval and formatting. • Prepare agendas, briefings, and materials for donor meetings, prospect conversations, and internal strategy discussions. • With fundraisers, act as the liaison between donors or prospects and field staff, ensuring both parties receive the most critical information and that it is communicated clearly and strategically reflective of its audience. • Collaborate closely with Prospect Research and Management teams as well as Analytics and operations staff to co-lead and track the entire donor cycle. • Support the planning and delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for international high-net-worth donors. • Update the donor database (Salesforce) to maintain portfolio assignments, draft and update giving proposals, request prospect research, monitor report requirements and submissions, track ongoing donor communication and activity as well as additional relationship management duties. • Support payment processing and ensure documentation complies with IRC and donor requirements. • Provide operational and administrative support to the Senior Director and Director, including scheduling, travel coordination, and preparation for board or leadership meetings. • Maintain teamwide systems, materials, and processes, support onboarding for new team members, and contribute to special projects as assigned. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Key contacts across IRC in UK and internationally: • International Philanthropy Team • USA Philanthropy • Communications team • Policy and Advocacy team • UK Finance team • President s Office and Executive Director of IRC- UK Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: • Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising • Experience with Salesforce database or similar CRM system (Salesforce Administrator certification a plus) • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize own workload and meet conflicting deadlines • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize own workload and meet conflicting deadlines • Ability to establish and build relationships with donors, colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC • Bachelor s Degree or higher, with professional fundraising certifications an advantage, or equivalent experience • Experience in the following markets preferred UK and US • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong external and internal communication • Previous experience of working with high-net-worth individuals and their support functions i.e. EA s, wealth advisors and/or private offices; • Experience of supporting a team including the implementation of high-level events; • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities • HTML experience a plus, to help support website updates. • Passion for IRC s mission and demonstrable interest in fundraising.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. The Manager, International Philanthropy is part of the International Philanthropy team which focuses on raising gifts from individuals based outside of the U.S. and will support the activities of the team in managing donor accounts and coordinating day to day activities of the Senior Director and Director as required. Major Responsibilities • Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to implement strategies for high-net-worth individual donors and prospects within donor portfolios, bringing in critical revenue for the organization • Draft and edit donor-facing communications, including letters, emails, contact reports, and tailored correspondence supporting donor engagement. • Coordinate with internal teams to develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, presentations, and reports, managing drafts through final approval and formatting. • Prepare agendas, briefings, and materials for donor meetings, prospect conversations, and internal strategy discussions. • With fundraisers, act as the liaison between donors or prospects and field staff, ensuring both parties receive the most critical information and that it is communicated clearly and strategically reflective of its audience. • Collaborate closely with Prospect Research and Management teams as well as Analytics and operations staff to co-lead and track the entire donor cycle. • Support the planning and delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for international high-net-worth donors. • Update the donor database (Salesforce) to maintain portfolio assignments, draft and update giving proposals, request prospect research, monitor report requirements and submissions, track ongoing donor communication and activity as well as additional relationship management duties. • Support payment processing and ensure documentation complies with IRC and donor requirements. • Provide operational and administrative support to the Senior Director and Director, including scheduling, travel coordination, and preparation for board or leadership meetings. • Maintain teamwide systems, materials, and processes, support onboarding for new team members, and contribute to special projects as assigned. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Key contacts across IRC in UK and internationally: • International Philanthropy Team • USA Philanthropy • Communications team • Policy and Advocacy team • UK Finance team • President s Office and Executive Director of IRC- UK Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: • Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising • Experience with Salesforce database or similar CRM system (Salesforce Administrator certification a plus) • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize own workload and meet conflicting deadlines • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize own workload and meet conflicting deadlines • Ability to establish and build relationships with donors, colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC • Bachelor s Degree or higher, with professional fundraising certifications an advantage, or equivalent experience • Experience in the following markets preferred UK and US • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong external and internal communication • Previous experience of working with high-net-worth individuals and their support functions i.e. EA s, wealth advisors and/or private offices; • Experience of supporting a team including the implementation of high-level events; • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities • HTML experience a plus, to help support website updates. • Passion for IRC s mission and demonstrable interest in fundraising.
About Rockinghorse Children s Charity Rockinghorse Children s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children, and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all the specialist children s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners, and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies, and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. About the role Rockinghorse delivers more than 70 impactful projects each year to support sick and disabled babies, children, and young people across Sussex. As our programmes grow, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the day to day delivery of our projects and services. Reporting to the Senior Projects Manager, this role will play a vital part in ensuring our projects run smoothly on time and on budget. You will work closely with NHS Champions (doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals), internal colleagues and external partners to help coordinate activities, gather information, maintain accurate records, and support the successful delivery of all our projects. This is a hands on, operational role, offering an opportunity to develop project management skills within a friendly and impactful children s charity. You ll play an important part in ensuring our projects make a meaningful difference to children and families across Sussex. Duties of the role Delivering incredible projects that save and improve lives. Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year supporting sick and disabled children in hospital. Project Delivery & Day to Day Coordination Support the administration, coordination, and delivery of Rockinghorse projects across Sussex. Maintain project schedules, trackers, documentation, and communication logs. Organise meetings, site visits, check ins, project reviews, and installations. Coordinate logistics for small projects, including ordering items, liaising with suppliers, and arranging deliveries. Ensure accurate filing and record keeping across all project documentation. Prepare project reports for internal use. Support the Senior Projects Manager on the scoping out, development and implementation of new areas of work and projects for the charity. Maintain records on the projects database ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Co-ordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including collections and deliveries with supporters and beneficiaries. Working with NHS Staff & Project Champions Support NHS staff and Rockinghorse Champions and NHS staff to develop and submit project proposals. Be a point of contact for day to day project enquiries. Organise and deliver our biannual Projects Days, including scheduling, logistics, communication and follow up. Build positive working relationships with doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams to support smooth project development and delivery. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Collect data, feedback, photos, and evaluation information for all projects. Support the Senior Projects Manager with implementing the charity s impact and evaluation frameworks. Help prepare impact summaries for fundraising, communications, and reporting purposes. Maintain accurate monitoring records for project KPIs and outputs. Internal Communication & Cross Team Support Provide regular updates to colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Operations. Assist in preparing content and information for marketing and donor stewardship. Coordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including packing, delivery, and volunteer support. Operational & Administrative Support Assist with central office admin tasks related to project delivery. Support the organisation of project related events. Help maintain project files, compliance records, and data protection requirements. Assist with volunteer coordination for project related activities where required. Person specification Essential experience, skills, and knowledge for the role: Experience supporting the coordination or administration of projects, programmes, or multi stakeholder activities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with a range of stakeholders. Ability to work proactively, use initiative and solve problems as they arise. Good attention to detail and strong record keeping skills. Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. A commitment to the mission and values of Rockinghorse Children s Charity. Knowledge of safeguarding and safe working practices. Desirable experience, skills, and knowledge: Experience working in a charity, NHS, or healthcare environment, with a knowledge of paediatrics, neonates, youth work or other healthcare services working with children and young people. Understanding of project evaluation, monitoring, or impact measurement. Experience supporting finance, HR, operations, or volunteer functions. Familiarity with compliance and data protection (GDPR) requirements. Experience with project management or CRM systems (Rockinghorse uses e-tapestry). Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children s Charity: 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) up to three additional days of annual leave. Cycle to work scheme. Competitive pension scheme. Employee and dependants health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. Access to Enterprise Car Club. Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. Application Process To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification. Your covering letter must address your experience, skills, and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the four desirable criteria, please outline these too. If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally. All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role as demonstrated in the covering letter. Estimated Timeframes: Application Deadline: midnight 5th April 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 6th April 2026 Interviews will be the: 15th or 16th April 2026 Interviews will be with the Senior Projects Manager and the Head of Philanthropy and Development and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills). The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity, and the process of recruitment. The role will be available from 1 April 2026 (depending on post holder s availability).
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
About Rockinghorse Children s Charity Rockinghorse Children s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children, and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all the specialist children s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners, and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies, and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. About the role Rockinghorse delivers more than 70 impactful projects each year to support sick and disabled babies, children, and young people across Sussex. As our programmes grow, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the day to day delivery of our projects and services. Reporting to the Senior Projects Manager, this role will play a vital part in ensuring our projects run smoothly on time and on budget. You will work closely with NHS Champions (doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals), internal colleagues and external partners to help coordinate activities, gather information, maintain accurate records, and support the successful delivery of all our projects. This is a hands on, operational role, offering an opportunity to develop project management skills within a friendly and impactful children s charity. You ll play an important part in ensuring our projects make a meaningful difference to children and families across Sussex. Duties of the role Delivering incredible projects that save and improve lives. Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year supporting sick and disabled children in hospital. Project Delivery & Day to Day Coordination Support the administration, coordination, and delivery of Rockinghorse projects across Sussex. Maintain project schedules, trackers, documentation, and communication logs. Organise meetings, site visits, check ins, project reviews, and installations. Coordinate logistics for small projects, including ordering items, liaising with suppliers, and arranging deliveries. Ensure accurate filing and record keeping across all project documentation. Prepare project reports for internal use. Support the Senior Projects Manager on the scoping out, development and implementation of new areas of work and projects for the charity. Maintain records on the projects database ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Co-ordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including collections and deliveries with supporters and beneficiaries. Working with NHS Staff & Project Champions Support NHS staff and Rockinghorse Champions and NHS staff to develop and submit project proposals. Be a point of contact for day to day project enquiries. Organise and deliver our biannual Projects Days, including scheduling, logistics, communication and follow up. Build positive working relationships with doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams to support smooth project development and delivery. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Collect data, feedback, photos, and evaluation information for all projects. Support the Senior Projects Manager with implementing the charity s impact and evaluation frameworks. Help prepare impact summaries for fundraising, communications, and reporting purposes. Maintain accurate monitoring records for project KPIs and outputs. Internal Communication & Cross Team Support Provide regular updates to colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Operations. Assist in preparing content and information for marketing and donor stewardship. Coordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including packing, delivery, and volunteer support. Operational & Administrative Support Assist with central office admin tasks related to project delivery. Support the organisation of project related events. Help maintain project files, compliance records, and data protection requirements. Assist with volunteer coordination for project related activities where required. Person specification Essential experience, skills, and knowledge for the role: Experience supporting the coordination or administration of projects, programmes, or multi stakeholder activities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with a range of stakeholders. Ability to work proactively, use initiative and solve problems as they arise. Good attention to detail and strong record keeping skills. Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. A commitment to the mission and values of Rockinghorse Children s Charity. Knowledge of safeguarding and safe working practices. Desirable experience, skills, and knowledge: Experience working in a charity, NHS, or healthcare environment, with a knowledge of paediatrics, neonates, youth work or other healthcare services working with children and young people. Understanding of project evaluation, monitoring, or impact measurement. Experience supporting finance, HR, operations, or volunteer functions. Familiarity with compliance and data protection (GDPR) requirements. Experience with project management or CRM systems (Rockinghorse uses e-tapestry). Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children s Charity: 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) up to three additional days of annual leave. Cycle to work scheme. Competitive pension scheme. Employee and dependants health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. Access to Enterprise Car Club. Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. Application Process To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification. Your covering letter must address your experience, skills, and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the four desirable criteria, please outline these too. If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally. All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role as demonstrated in the covering letter. Estimated Timeframes: Application Deadline: midnight 5th April 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 6th April 2026 Interviews will be the: 15th or 16th April 2026 Interviews will be with the Senior Projects Manager and the Head of Philanthropy and Development and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills). The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity, and the process of recruitment. The role will be available from 1 April 2026 (depending on post holder s availability).
Fundraising Marketing Manager Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Until January 2027 £44,374- £46,943 pa City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role. Purpose of Role At Comic Relief, we harness the power of entertainment and pop culture to create a just world free from poverty. And, as our Fundraising Marketing Manager, you ll contribute to this by developing brilliant marketing strategies and fundraising toolkits for multiple fundraising campaigns. You ll identify ways in which we can use powerful stories and integrate our content and communications to maximize impact across difference audiences. You ll also lead on awareness generating activity to fill the top of the funnel, and ultimately leading supporters to donations and other activations. You ll balance data and creativity in equal measure; you ll think strategically, act tactically and you ll be a natural collaborator, informing and delivery to ultimately drive joyful generosity. Key responsibilities: Manage the development of marketing plans to support fundraising campaign strategies and objectives that support fundraising income generation. This may include for example working with internal and/ or external teams to create: o Creative campaign propositions/ strategic approaches to fundraising campaigns o Look and feel guidance o Campaign Proposition Guidance (Songsheet), including headline messaging approaches Hero campaign assets such as advertising asset concepts or marketing photography shoots. o Developing money buys and identifying suitable stories to enable and facilite powerful impact led storytelling. Work with the Senior Fundraising Marketing Manager to develop campaign and marketing activity briefs for delivery teams and external agencies. Specify how marketing activities for campaigns will contribute to, and help achieve, fundraising goals. Specify key channels and tactics to consider for driving awareness and moving audiences through stages of engagement towards conversion and ultimately donating, whilst also ensuring CR comms content/ activity is consistent, strategically aligned and focussed. Work with digital fundraising experts (for example in paid media) and delivery experts (for example in content production or third parties) to implement the agreed plan and ensure that it activity is aligned and integrated. This may include o The management of BBC Marketing Campaigns with BBC Marketing and BBC Creative o Day to day management of campaign creative agencies. o Working with internal or external creatives on delivering top of the funnel assets for paid media and other channels. Working with the corporate partnerships and new business teams to introduce creative campaign propositions to new and existing corporate partners with the goal of achieving wider integration and alignment across campaigns to achieve enhanced conversion and income generation. Overseeing the communications calendar and supporting integration and alignment of communications Playing an active part in the success of our fundraising and engagement strategy by contributing to the development of team wide annual plans and budgets, using learnings and insight to make recommendations to facilitate growth Proactively participating in and leading aspects of wider team planning activities. Keeping abreast of the fundraising marketplace and wider legislative and regulatory landscape to ensure Comic Relief s fundraising campaigns and activities are compliant Playing an active role in the Fundraising Team championing inclusivity and diversity in order to drive high performance and an action-oriented culture Undertaking and managing ad-hoc duties as needed, ensuring alignment with the scope and responsibilities of the role This role may develop to include line management responsibilities and duties as the portfolio expands in the future. Postholders may be expected to take on line management responsibilities when required. Person specification Essential criteria Strategic marketing planning: o Knowledge of fundraising campaigns, fundraising tactics, and fundraising channels, especially digital channels. o Experience of planning marketing activity or projects for campaigns that drive audiences to take action (creative, headline messaging, hero assets etc.) o Experience of marketing/fundraising planning and tracking, including setting and monitoring performance KPIs and metrics across online and offline channels. o Ability to analyse complex data to identify actionable insight to produce clear plans, briefs and effective marketing plans o Experience working across online and offline channels o Experience of creating campaign alignment, integration and channel alignment to help optimise campaigns. Stakeholder management: o Experience of working collaboratively with a range of team members, including audience strategists, media buyers, PR experts, content specialists, channel experts and creative leads o Experience of managing external parties such as creative agencies and broadcast partner marketing teams as well as working collaboratively with corporate partners. o Experience working and influencing across multiple teams and functions to achieve a common goal. Knowledge and experience in developing and rolling out activity specific activations as part of a wider integrated campaigns, actively opportunity spotting; championing collaboration and adapting in response to wider factors. A creative self-starter with proven ability to work independently, managing own work plan to deliver against goals and objectives. Excellent project manager, able to demonstrate effective use of tools, processes and ways of working to deliver projects to plan. Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different styles and ways of working. Excellent oral, written communication, attention to detail, and presentation skills with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders. Ability to understand risks, issues and dependencies within a project / campaign and to use this information to inform decision making in a timely and accurate way Desirable criteria Experience of fundraising for both international and national charity causes Accredited fundraising or marketing qualification Perks and benefits: Flexible working hours Work from home option Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical Opportunities Professional development Mentoring/coaching Paid volunteer days Payroll giving Salary sacrifice Team social events Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Free fruit To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received. Don t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Why work at Comic Relief There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work. Disability Confident Employer As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions. We ask that candidates that wish to be considered for this scheme email us via our website to discuss further. Please do not email CV's/cover letters.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Marketing Manager Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Until January 2027 £44,374- £46,943 pa City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role. Purpose of Role At Comic Relief, we harness the power of entertainment and pop culture to create a just world free from poverty. And, as our Fundraising Marketing Manager, you ll contribute to this by developing brilliant marketing strategies and fundraising toolkits for multiple fundraising campaigns. You ll identify ways in which we can use powerful stories and integrate our content and communications to maximize impact across difference audiences. You ll also lead on awareness generating activity to fill the top of the funnel, and ultimately leading supporters to donations and other activations. You ll balance data and creativity in equal measure; you ll think strategically, act tactically and you ll be a natural collaborator, informing and delivery to ultimately drive joyful generosity. Key responsibilities: Manage the development of marketing plans to support fundraising campaign strategies and objectives that support fundraising income generation. This may include for example working with internal and/ or external teams to create: o Creative campaign propositions/ strategic approaches to fundraising campaigns o Look and feel guidance o Campaign Proposition Guidance (Songsheet), including headline messaging approaches Hero campaign assets such as advertising asset concepts or marketing photography shoots. o Developing money buys and identifying suitable stories to enable and facilite powerful impact led storytelling. Work with the Senior Fundraising Marketing Manager to develop campaign and marketing activity briefs for delivery teams and external agencies. Specify how marketing activities for campaigns will contribute to, and help achieve, fundraising goals. Specify key channels and tactics to consider for driving awareness and moving audiences through stages of engagement towards conversion and ultimately donating, whilst also ensuring CR comms content/ activity is consistent, strategically aligned and focussed. Work with digital fundraising experts (for example in paid media) and delivery experts (for example in content production or third parties) to implement the agreed plan and ensure that it activity is aligned and integrated. This may include o The management of BBC Marketing Campaigns with BBC Marketing and BBC Creative o Day to day management of campaign creative agencies. o Working with internal or external creatives on delivering top of the funnel assets for paid media and other channels. Working with the corporate partnerships and new business teams to introduce creative campaign propositions to new and existing corporate partners with the goal of achieving wider integration and alignment across campaigns to achieve enhanced conversion and income generation. Overseeing the communications calendar and supporting integration and alignment of communications Playing an active part in the success of our fundraising and engagement strategy by contributing to the development of team wide annual plans and budgets, using learnings and insight to make recommendations to facilitate growth Proactively participating in and leading aspects of wider team planning activities. Keeping abreast of the fundraising marketplace and wider legislative and regulatory landscape to ensure Comic Relief s fundraising campaigns and activities are compliant Playing an active role in the Fundraising Team championing inclusivity and diversity in order to drive high performance and an action-oriented culture Undertaking and managing ad-hoc duties as needed, ensuring alignment with the scope and responsibilities of the role This role may develop to include line management responsibilities and duties as the portfolio expands in the future. Postholders may be expected to take on line management responsibilities when required. Person specification Essential criteria Strategic marketing planning: o Knowledge of fundraising campaigns, fundraising tactics, and fundraising channels, especially digital channels. o Experience of planning marketing activity or projects for campaigns that drive audiences to take action (creative, headline messaging, hero assets etc.) o Experience of marketing/fundraising planning and tracking, including setting and monitoring performance KPIs and metrics across online and offline channels. o Ability to analyse complex data to identify actionable insight to produce clear plans, briefs and effective marketing plans o Experience working across online and offline channels o Experience of creating campaign alignment, integration and channel alignment to help optimise campaigns. Stakeholder management: o Experience of working collaboratively with a range of team members, including audience strategists, media buyers, PR experts, content specialists, channel experts and creative leads o Experience of managing external parties such as creative agencies and broadcast partner marketing teams as well as working collaboratively with corporate partners. o Experience working and influencing across multiple teams and functions to achieve a common goal. Knowledge and experience in developing and rolling out activity specific activations as part of a wider integrated campaigns, actively opportunity spotting; championing collaboration and adapting in response to wider factors. A creative self-starter with proven ability to work independently, managing own work plan to deliver against goals and objectives. Excellent project manager, able to demonstrate effective use of tools, processes and ways of working to deliver projects to plan. Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different styles and ways of working. Excellent oral, written communication, attention to detail, and presentation skills with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders. Ability to understand risks, issues and dependencies within a project / campaign and to use this information to inform decision making in a timely and accurate way Desirable criteria Experience of fundraising for both international and national charity causes Accredited fundraising or marketing qualification Perks and benefits: Flexible working hours Work from home option Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical Opportunities Professional development Mentoring/coaching Paid volunteer days Payroll giving Salary sacrifice Team social events Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Free fruit To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received. Don t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Why work at Comic Relief There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work. Disability Confident Employer As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions. We ask that candidates that wish to be considered for this scheme email us via our website to discuss further. Please do not email CV's/cover letters.
Mary s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are delighted to be recruiting for Head of Northern Ireland to be the senior ambassador and strategic leader for Mary s Meals across Northern Ireland. This role is remote however we require candidates to be based in Northern Ireland. While playing a key role within the wider Development Directorate, you will guide how Mary s Meals is seen, understood, and felt in Northern Ireland shaping our public profile, driving sustained income growth, and building the partnerships and grassroots energy needed to grow our movement. Key responsibilities include: Working cross-directorate to create and deliver a fundraising growth strategy for Northern Ireland, rooted in regional insight, cultural understanding, and community needs, and aligned with the global and national strategy. Working with the Communications team, shape a clear and compelling narrative, respecting the nation s strong identity. Identify emerging opportunities across Northern Ireland, including diocesan networks, local relationships, and regional giving patterns, adjusting plans quickly to drive maximum impact. Serve as the senior MMUK representative in Northern Ireland, ensuring activity aligns with the national organisational strategy. Act as the leading spokesperson for Mary s Meals in Northern Ireland, representing the charity to churches, schools, local authorities, individuals, universities, and community or business networks. Spend focused time externally; networking, nurturing partnerships and driving growth through representing the charity at events, meetings, faith gatherings, conferences, and civic forums. Proactively cultivate, pursue, and develop fundraising opportunities via networking and outreach with the aim of securing support for our school feeding programme. Develop and maintain a robust national growth pipeline, ensuring proactive identification, cultivation, conversion, and stewardship of opportunities. Significant focus on the growth and development of new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in counties across Northern Ireland. Line manage and coach a Regional Development Officer, enabling them to become a confident, high performing fundraiser. Serve as a trusted media spokesperson for press, broadcast, and faith media when required. Work closely with the Communications team to provide compelling local supporter stories, impactful moments, and local activity to showcase. Shape national to local messaging so that campaigns resonate with audiences across Northern Ireland. To apply for the role of Head of Northern Ireland based at Mary s Meals UK, please follow instructions on Charity Job. Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Interviews will commence week commencing 30th March 2026 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Mary s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are delighted to be recruiting for Head of Northern Ireland to be the senior ambassador and strategic leader for Mary s Meals across Northern Ireland. This role is remote however we require candidates to be based in Northern Ireland. While playing a key role within the wider Development Directorate, you will guide how Mary s Meals is seen, understood, and felt in Northern Ireland shaping our public profile, driving sustained income growth, and building the partnerships and grassroots energy needed to grow our movement. Key responsibilities include: Working cross-directorate to create and deliver a fundraising growth strategy for Northern Ireland, rooted in regional insight, cultural understanding, and community needs, and aligned with the global and national strategy. Working with the Communications team, shape a clear and compelling narrative, respecting the nation s strong identity. Identify emerging opportunities across Northern Ireland, including diocesan networks, local relationships, and regional giving patterns, adjusting plans quickly to drive maximum impact. Serve as the senior MMUK representative in Northern Ireland, ensuring activity aligns with the national organisational strategy. Act as the leading spokesperson for Mary s Meals in Northern Ireland, representing the charity to churches, schools, local authorities, individuals, universities, and community or business networks. Spend focused time externally; networking, nurturing partnerships and driving growth through representing the charity at events, meetings, faith gatherings, conferences, and civic forums. Proactively cultivate, pursue, and develop fundraising opportunities via networking and outreach with the aim of securing support for our school feeding programme. Develop and maintain a robust national growth pipeline, ensuring proactive identification, cultivation, conversion, and stewardship of opportunities. Significant focus on the growth and development of new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in counties across Northern Ireland. Line manage and coach a Regional Development Officer, enabling them to become a confident, high performing fundraiser. Serve as a trusted media spokesperson for press, broadcast, and faith media when required. Work closely with the Communications team to provide compelling local supporter stories, impactful moments, and local activity to showcase. Shape national to local messaging so that campaigns resonate with audiences across Northern Ireland. To apply for the role of Head of Northern Ireland based at Mary s Meals UK, please follow instructions on Charity Job. Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Interviews will commence week commencing 30th March 2026 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We're looking for a Head of Marketing (Commissioning Content) to join our Communications & Marketing directorate. You'll set the vision and approach for content, editorial and publishing that deepens engagement with existing supporters and reaches new audiences. You'll lead the imagination and direction of content across channels, convening internal teams and agency partners to deliver inclusive, audience led storytelling that grows relevance, connection and charitable support. The Head of Marketing (Commissioning Content) will work alongside the Heads of Marketing (Brand Marketing, and Performance Marketing). What it's like to work here You'll join a collaborative Brand & Marketing function within our Communications and Fundraising directorate, working alongside Executive and Director level stakeholders and a network of creative partners. We value curiosity, different perspectives and learning from others, and we aim to make our content reflect modern Britain while being welcoming and accessible to everyone. Your contractual location will be one of our many national offices. You'll be required to work at a National Trust location for around 40% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Brand & Marketing Director, you'll provide strategic leadership for our content, editorial, and publishing agenda, setting clear frameworks and standards so teams and agencies can consistently plan and deliver high quality, purposeful content. You'll oversee multiagency partnerships, ensuring quality, strategic alignment and value for money, and you'll inspire a creative culture that is audience first, inclusive and impact oriented. Your leadership will help us communicate on the issues that matter, using editorial, digital and multimedia formats to increase cultural and social relevance. You'll nurture a high performing team, develop strong industry relationships and use audience insight and performance metrics to guide continuous improvement. The role carries significant stewardship of commissioning budgets and the content portfolio, with accountability for short to medium term campaign success and long term brand value. Who we're looking for Applications from National Trust redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: Understanding of content strategy and content commissioning in a large organisation Strong knowledge of audience segmentation, user behaviour, and content performance metrics Expertise in digital and multimedia content commissioning Strong stakeholder and agency management Strong leadership and team development skills Delivers impactful, audience-led content strategies in digital and offline channels Senior leadership capability alongside technical and industry knowledge. Additional criteria for all other applicants: Strategic thinking and planning, able to align content to organisational goals and audience needs. Financial and project management skills, able to lead large commissioning budgets and workflows. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Marketing (Commissioning Content) to join our Communications & Marketing directorate. You'll set the vision and approach for content, editorial and publishing that deepens engagement with existing supporters and reaches new audiences. You'll lead the imagination and direction of content across channels, convening internal teams and agency partners to deliver inclusive, audience led storytelling that grows relevance, connection and charitable support. The Head of Marketing (Commissioning Content) will work alongside the Heads of Marketing (Brand Marketing, and Performance Marketing). What it's like to work here You'll join a collaborative Brand & Marketing function within our Communications and Fundraising directorate, working alongside Executive and Director level stakeholders and a network of creative partners. We value curiosity, different perspectives and learning from others, and we aim to make our content reflect modern Britain while being welcoming and accessible to everyone. Your contractual location will be one of our many national offices. You'll be required to work at a National Trust location for around 40% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Brand & Marketing Director, you'll provide strategic leadership for our content, editorial, and publishing agenda, setting clear frameworks and standards so teams and agencies can consistently plan and deliver high quality, purposeful content. You'll oversee multiagency partnerships, ensuring quality, strategic alignment and value for money, and you'll inspire a creative culture that is audience first, inclusive and impact oriented. Your leadership will help us communicate on the issues that matter, using editorial, digital and multimedia formats to increase cultural and social relevance. You'll nurture a high performing team, develop strong industry relationships and use audience insight and performance metrics to guide continuous improvement. The role carries significant stewardship of commissioning budgets and the content portfolio, with accountability for short to medium term campaign success and long term brand value. Who we're looking for Applications from National Trust redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: Understanding of content strategy and content commissioning in a large organisation Strong knowledge of audience segmentation, user behaviour, and content performance metrics Expertise in digital and multimedia content commissioning Strong stakeholder and agency management Strong leadership and team development skills Delivers impactful, audience-led content strategies in digital and offline channels Senior leadership capability alongside technical and industry knowledge. Additional criteria for all other applicants: Strategic thinking and planning, able to align content to organisational goals and audience needs. Financial and project management skills, able to lead large commissioning budgets and workflows. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Philanthropy manager Location: Contracted to their Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Contract Type : 12-month fixed term contract maternity cover Full time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Benefits: Our client want all their employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. They want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner. They are looking for a talented philanthropy manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long lasting and highly engaged relationships. Working closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager you will play a key role in growing their income from major donors over the next 3-5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five and six-figure gifts. This external facing role will manage their mid to high value prospects and donors and you will build personal relationships though understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey with the aim of increasing their giving and connection to the cause. They operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to their Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Them: Our client is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, they fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making their work more essential than ever. They work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. They collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years they have invested more than £71 million into research. They lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, they also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything they do, from deciding which research to invest in to how they plan their priorities and their work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping them and theirr partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring they see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding them that behind every statistic and every number is a person the patients and the carers who inspire their mission and push them forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc. REF-
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Philanthropy manager Location: Contracted to their Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Contract Type : 12-month fixed term contract maternity cover Full time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Benefits: Our client want all their employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. They want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner. They are looking for a talented philanthropy manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long lasting and highly engaged relationships. Working closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager you will play a key role in growing their income from major donors over the next 3-5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five and six-figure gifts. This external facing role will manage their mid to high value prospects and donors and you will build personal relationships though understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey with the aim of increasing their giving and connection to the cause. They operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to their Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Them: Our client is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, they fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making their work more essential than ever. They work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. They collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years they have invested more than £71 million into research. They lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, they also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything they do, from deciding which research to invest in to how they plan their priorities and their work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping them and theirr partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring they see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding them that behind every statistic and every number is a person the patients and the carers who inspire their mission and push them forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc. REF-
In this role you will deliver FSSW s FareChance programme, including running employability workshops and practical logistics sessions. You will also provide 1-1 support for young people where required and signposting and referrals to other specialist services and career pathways. You will bring your passion and experience in supporting people to achieve their goals and be sensitive to the inequality and power imbalance faced by young people. Duties and Responsibilities: Programme Delivery Lead the delivery of practical warehouse activity sessions for active participants and taster sessions for potential participants Work with the Operations and Volunteer teams to ensure smooth integration of our participants and the programme Support the Employability Programme Manager to deliver Employability/Life skills workshops e.g. Interview/Communication skills, CV/Cover letter writing Work with the Employability Programme Manager to build an individualised plan and set of goals for each young person Identify specific needs and risks, liaising with senior colleagues, create and maintain risk assessments with individuals to ensure safety in the workplace Programme Development Work with the Employability Programme Manager and FareChance participants around coproduction opportunities that impact on the delivery, development and evaluation of the programme Work with the Volunteer Team to ensure smooth transitions to and from FareChance to Volunteering where applicable Work with the Operations team to identify ways we can expand FareChance practical sessions to support day-to-day running of the hub and build further transferable skills Support young people to engage with internships within FSSW External partnerships and relationship building On occasion attend events or appointments to support recruitment/represent FSSW Attend a range of career away days as part of the FareChance programme Support the fundraising team in providing updates for employability funders Support the Employability Programme Manager to broaden Next Step relationships and referral partnerships Reporting and Administration Maintain quality records of all participant information, including interventions with project participants, ensuring that such data is stored within the requirements of the Data Protection Act and FSSW policies and procedures Work alongside the Head of Employability and Volunteering around any incidents or safeguarding concerns. Signpost to external agencies where appropriate Work with the fundraising and communications teams on internal and external reporting for FareChance, including gathering quantitative and qualitative data Person Specification Essential Knowledge and experience of delivering 1:1 and group motivational mentoring, coaching or support work Successful experience of supporting people back into work or training, with a strong commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion Ability to work flexibly, respond positively to project changes and meet challenging targets Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to influence, motivate and negotiate. Good IT skills Desirable Experience of working with a diverse range of young people and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours Understanding and/or experience of a logistics or warehouse environment Project supervision experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understanding of safeguarding and GDPR regulations Ability to set up and maintain accurate and timely records for monitoring and evaluating purposes. Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising and time management We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As we expand our programmes, we particularly value candidates who bring multicultural perspectives and/or speak additional languages. Skills in languages such as Arabic, Pashto, or Farsi are highly desirable, but not essential. If you share our commitment to inclusion and want to make a positive impact, we d love to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with convictions. This role requires an enhanced DBS check so applicants will be asked to disclose relevant unspent convictions at a later stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to disclose, the information will be handled confidentially and used to assess your suitability for the role.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
In this role you will deliver FSSW s FareChance programme, including running employability workshops and practical logistics sessions. You will also provide 1-1 support for young people where required and signposting and referrals to other specialist services and career pathways. You will bring your passion and experience in supporting people to achieve their goals and be sensitive to the inequality and power imbalance faced by young people. Duties and Responsibilities: Programme Delivery Lead the delivery of practical warehouse activity sessions for active participants and taster sessions for potential participants Work with the Operations and Volunteer teams to ensure smooth integration of our participants and the programme Support the Employability Programme Manager to deliver Employability/Life skills workshops e.g. Interview/Communication skills, CV/Cover letter writing Work with the Employability Programme Manager to build an individualised plan and set of goals for each young person Identify specific needs and risks, liaising with senior colleagues, create and maintain risk assessments with individuals to ensure safety in the workplace Programme Development Work with the Employability Programme Manager and FareChance participants around coproduction opportunities that impact on the delivery, development and evaluation of the programme Work with the Volunteer Team to ensure smooth transitions to and from FareChance to Volunteering where applicable Work with the Operations team to identify ways we can expand FareChance practical sessions to support day-to-day running of the hub and build further transferable skills Support young people to engage with internships within FSSW External partnerships and relationship building On occasion attend events or appointments to support recruitment/represent FSSW Attend a range of career away days as part of the FareChance programme Support the fundraising team in providing updates for employability funders Support the Employability Programme Manager to broaden Next Step relationships and referral partnerships Reporting and Administration Maintain quality records of all participant information, including interventions with project participants, ensuring that such data is stored within the requirements of the Data Protection Act and FSSW policies and procedures Work alongside the Head of Employability and Volunteering around any incidents or safeguarding concerns. Signpost to external agencies where appropriate Work with the fundraising and communications teams on internal and external reporting for FareChance, including gathering quantitative and qualitative data Person Specification Essential Knowledge and experience of delivering 1:1 and group motivational mentoring, coaching or support work Successful experience of supporting people back into work or training, with a strong commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion Ability to work flexibly, respond positively to project changes and meet challenging targets Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to influence, motivate and negotiate. Good IT skills Desirable Experience of working with a diverse range of young people and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours Understanding and/or experience of a logistics or warehouse environment Project supervision experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understanding of safeguarding and GDPR regulations Ability to set up and maintain accurate and timely records for monitoring and evaluating purposes. Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising and time management We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As we expand our programmes, we particularly value candidates who bring multicultural perspectives and/or speak additional languages. Skills in languages such as Arabic, Pashto, or Farsi are highly desirable, but not essential. If you share our commitment to inclusion and want to make a positive impact, we d love to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with convictions. This role requires an enhanced DBS check so applicants will be asked to disclose relevant unspent convictions at a later stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to disclose, the information will be handled confidentially and used to assess your suitability for the role.
Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Contract type: Fixed term, Maternity Cover, full time 35 hours per week Location: London, UK. UK hybrid working a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person. Salary: £48,867 - £51,439 per year with excellent benefits Change starts with water. Change starts with you. Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people s potential and create a fairer future. About WaterAid We re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. About the team The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid s Corporate Partnerships Strategy which includes a focus on developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships. About the role As our Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Partnership Management team of six to deliver partnership excellence and work closely with teams including Communications, Global Policy and Campaigns and Country Programme Offices to drive sustainable change. In this role, you will: Effectively lead, manage and motivate the Partnership Management team to deliver partnership excellence. Coach and support the team to maximise partnership opportunities as well as resolve complex issues. Work closely with teams across WaterAid (eg Communications, Policy) to identify opportunities and deliver collaborations which deliver shared value for WaterAid and corporate partners Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Partnership Development Manager and Senior Private Sector Advisor to implement the overall Corporate Partnerships Strategy Champion WaterAid s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. Requirements To be successful, you will need: A proven track record managing a variety of strategic, high value (6 figure) Corporate Partnerships that deliver shared value Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change Endless enthusiasm, energy and the ability to work under own initiative and meet deadlines Ability to build relationships, network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally Although not essential, we d prefer you to have: Experience of working in an NGO corporate fundraising environment Experience of managing at least three team members Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM (UK time) on Monday, 30 March 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage. How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter. We also have an open role for a Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager. Please feel free to review this position as well if you think it may be more relevant to your experience. Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. Pre-employment screening To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Benefits Our benefits: 36 days holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Employer pension contribution up to 10 % Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Season ticket loan Free annual eye tests Give as you Earn charitable giving scheme Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) Sabbaticals One paid volunteer day each year As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break. These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances. Our Global Commitment: Our People Promise We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation. Safeguarding We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). Together, we ll change the world through water. Join us and be part of the change!
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Contract type: Fixed term, Maternity Cover, full time 35 hours per week Location: London, UK. UK hybrid working a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person. Salary: £48,867 - £51,439 per year with excellent benefits Change starts with water. Change starts with you. Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people s potential and create a fairer future. About WaterAid We re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. About the team The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid s Corporate Partnerships Strategy which includes a focus on developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships. About the role As our Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Partnership Management team of six to deliver partnership excellence and work closely with teams including Communications, Global Policy and Campaigns and Country Programme Offices to drive sustainable change. In this role, you will: Effectively lead, manage and motivate the Partnership Management team to deliver partnership excellence. Coach and support the team to maximise partnership opportunities as well as resolve complex issues. Work closely with teams across WaterAid (eg Communications, Policy) to identify opportunities and deliver collaborations which deliver shared value for WaterAid and corporate partners Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Partnership Development Manager and Senior Private Sector Advisor to implement the overall Corporate Partnerships Strategy Champion WaterAid s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. Requirements To be successful, you will need: A proven track record managing a variety of strategic, high value (6 figure) Corporate Partnerships that deliver shared value Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change Endless enthusiasm, energy and the ability to work under own initiative and meet deadlines Ability to build relationships, network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally Although not essential, we d prefer you to have: Experience of working in an NGO corporate fundraising environment Experience of managing at least three team members Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM (UK time) on Monday, 30 March 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage. How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter. We also have an open role for a Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager. Please feel free to review this position as well if you think it may be more relevant to your experience. Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. Pre-employment screening To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Benefits Our benefits: 36 days holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Employer pension contribution up to 10 % Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Season ticket loan Free annual eye tests Give as you Earn charitable giving scheme Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) Sabbaticals One paid volunteer day each year As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break. These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances. Our Global Commitment: Our People Promise We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation. Safeguarding We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). Together, we ll change the world through water. Join us and be part of the change!
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Join us in shaping opportunities and transforming futures across the Harris Federation. We are seeking a motivated and relationship driven Fundraising Officer to help strengthen and grow sustainable income across our network of academies, with a particular focus on Harris Westminster Sixth Form: one of the nation's highest performing sixth forms, founded in 2014 and built on the generosity and vision of committed donors. In this pivotal role, you will help convert strong supporter interest into meaningful, long-term philanthropic partnerships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key part in developing and delivering innovative fundraising initiatives that inspire engagement and maximise impact for our students. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The central focus of your role will be fundraising from trusts and foundations and individual donors. This will include prospect research, developing compelling cases for support, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports as well as managing relationships with existing funders to ensure excellent stewardship and long-term partnership. You will also play an active role in identifying and cultivating new individual supporters, helping to build a pipeline of prospective donors through research, engagement activity and thoughtful relationship management. Working collaboratively across teams, you will ensure fundraising activity is well coordinated, donor-centred and aligned with the wider ambitions of the Harris Federation. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A good undergraduate degree Experience of relationship building, which can be outside of a fundraising environment) For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Join us in shaping opportunities and transforming futures across the Harris Federation. We are seeking a motivated and relationship driven Fundraising Officer to help strengthen and grow sustainable income across our network of academies, with a particular focus on Harris Westminster Sixth Form: one of the nation's highest performing sixth forms, founded in 2014 and built on the generosity and vision of committed donors. In this pivotal role, you will help convert strong supporter interest into meaningful, long-term philanthropic partnerships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key part in developing and delivering innovative fundraising initiatives that inspire engagement and maximise impact for our students. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The central focus of your role will be fundraising from trusts and foundations and individual donors. This will include prospect research, developing compelling cases for support, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports as well as managing relationships with existing funders to ensure excellent stewardship and long-term partnership. You will also play an active role in identifying and cultivating new individual supporters, helping to build a pipeline of prospective donors through research, engagement activity and thoughtful relationship management. Working collaboratively across teams, you will ensure fundraising activity is well coordinated, donor-centred and aligned with the wider ambitions of the Harris Federation. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A good undergraduate degree Experience of relationship building, which can be outside of a fundraising environment) For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER - PAID MEDIA Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy & Planning Manager (Paid Media) Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours or four days part-time) Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025, 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 complete the work history section and application questions of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised marketeer to join Cancer Research UK's Marketing Planning Team to play a key role in supporting our audience-led marketing strategy and planning function. Using your integrated marketing expertise, you will take a centralised view across our marketing, audiences, channels, and performance to ensure all activity is insight led, balanced, well-timed and has maximum impact. This is your chance to support the delivery of high profile and impactful campaigns, helping to bring everyone closer to our purpose, transforming Cancer Research UK into an influential and impactful force in society, inspiring audiences to help us beat cancer. You will act as a central point to consult closely with marketing agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated planning. You will also support the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key performance indicators, forecasts, and budgets, translating these into an all-channel strategic brief for the cross-portfolio marketing plan, alongside campaign briefs. To be successful you must have a strong understanding of fully integrated end-to-end marketing campaigns, with particular preference for ATL media channels, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across a wide variety of projects. What will I be doing? Supporting the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key Performance Indicators, monitoring forecasts and budgets; translating these into an all-channel cross-portfolio marketing plan Consulting with agencies and internal teams on paid marketing campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated campaign planning across, audiences, channels and products Working closely with the Commercial and Operations function to support the end-to-end marketing workflow including and managing key stakeholder and agency/supplier relationships Working closely with the Marketing performance team and wider marketing teams to gather actionable insight and learnings from past campaigns Analysing campaign results, evaluating performance against targets while spotting opportunities to optimise activity, innovate and increase efficiency Taking a future-facing view of marketing trends and developments as well as competitor activity, the consumer landscape and data insight to ensure Cancer Research UK's marketing and communications stay ahead of the curve and are data and insight driven. What skills are we looking for? Strong understanding of paid media channels (AV, OOH, Digital), with a strong focus on ATL -particularly TV- supported by 5+ years of integrated campaign planning experience, ideally gained within a media agency or household brand client side environment. Excellent project management and communication skills with experience of managing and improving highly complex priority workstreams involving multiple teams and stakeholders. Comfortable with working within a highly matrixed structure and partnering with cross functional teams (marketing, performance, analytics, external agencies & finance) Media planning expertise and experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across a broad portfolio with media budgets £10m+. Experience of leading communications to manage and motivate suppliers and agencies to drive maximum value from relationships. Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others and working effectively as part of a matrix team. Commercially aware with budget management experience. Awareness of direct marketing channels and their role in the end-to-end marketing journey. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For more information on this career opportunity, please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER - PAID MEDIA Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy & Planning Manager (Paid Media) Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours or four days part-time) Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025, 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 complete the work history section and application questions of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised marketeer to join Cancer Research UK's Marketing Planning Team to play a key role in supporting our audience-led marketing strategy and planning function. Using your integrated marketing expertise, you will take a centralised view across our marketing, audiences, channels, and performance to ensure all activity is insight led, balanced, well-timed and has maximum impact. This is your chance to support the delivery of high profile and impactful campaigns, helping to bring everyone closer to our purpose, transforming Cancer Research UK into an influential and impactful force in society, inspiring audiences to help us beat cancer. You will act as a central point to consult closely with marketing agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated planning. You will also support the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key performance indicators, forecasts, and budgets, translating these into an all-channel strategic brief for the cross-portfolio marketing plan, alongside campaign briefs. To be successful you must have a strong understanding of fully integrated end-to-end marketing campaigns, with particular preference for ATL media channels, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across a wide variety of projects. What will I be doing? Supporting the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key Performance Indicators, monitoring forecasts and budgets; translating these into an all-channel cross-portfolio marketing plan Consulting with agencies and internal teams on paid marketing campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated campaign planning across, audiences, channels and products Working closely with the Commercial and Operations function to support the end-to-end marketing workflow including and managing key stakeholder and agency/supplier relationships Working closely with the Marketing performance team and wider marketing teams to gather actionable insight and learnings from past campaigns Analysing campaign results, evaluating performance against targets while spotting opportunities to optimise activity, innovate and increase efficiency Taking a future-facing view of marketing trends and developments as well as competitor activity, the consumer landscape and data insight to ensure Cancer Research UK's marketing and communications stay ahead of the curve and are data and insight driven. What skills are we looking for? Strong understanding of paid media channels (AV, OOH, Digital), with a strong focus on ATL -particularly TV- supported by 5+ years of integrated campaign planning experience, ideally gained within a media agency or household brand client side environment. Excellent project management and communication skills with experience of managing and improving highly complex priority workstreams involving multiple teams and stakeholders. Comfortable with working within a highly matrixed structure and partnering with cross functional teams (marketing, performance, analytics, external agencies & finance) Media planning expertise and experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across a broad portfolio with media budgets £10m+. Experience of leading communications to manage and motivate suppliers and agencies to drive maximum value from relationships. Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others and working effectively as part of a matrix team. Commercially aware with budget management experience. Awareness of direct marketing channels and their role in the end-to-end marketing journey. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For more information on this career opportunity, please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Willow Foundation
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Location: Hybrid working - Minimum 40% of working time to be spent in the office based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Includes occasional local, regional and national travel. Position: Individual Giving Manager Reporting to: Head of Comms & IG Direct reports: N/A Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (pro-rata for part time) Hours: 37.5 hours pw. Part time considered. Occasional evenings and weekends Job purpose: To lead on the development of the individual giving fundraising programme, prioritising the most effective activities to deliver income targets, on time and within budget To drive long-term sustainable growth of our individual giving income through effective donor recruitment, conversion, stewardship and development Key Responsibilities: Budget Management With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability Communicating and Building Relationships Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners Data Management Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision-making Work with the Finance team, Data & Insights Officer and Supporter Engagement Officer to ensure accurate data recording Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them Monitor data attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Demonstrable experience in Community Fundraising of at least 1-3 years Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers Proven record of accomplishment in delivering and meeting targets Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Well organised with attention to detail Ability to inspire and influence others to support Willow Ability to develop, motivate and manage individuals and groups of individuals Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Effective negotiating and influencing skills Strong numeracy skills and ability to forecast and analyse fundraising results Decisive and quick problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas. Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes Proven experience in delivering timely fundraising campaigns and initiatives Fundraising database experience - preferably Raiser's Edge Other Regular travel across the county will be required. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required. Full driving license and access to a car How to apply Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, giving examples of previous experience and telling us why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Your CV and supporting statement should be emailed to emailprotected CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered. We acknowledge that AI may be used to help with your application. However, we do expect the experience, knowledge and skills to be personalised. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. We may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible Download the job pack for this role below:
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid working - Minimum 40% of working time to be spent in the office based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Includes occasional local, regional and national travel. Position: Individual Giving Manager Reporting to: Head of Comms & IG Direct reports: N/A Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (pro-rata for part time) Hours: 37.5 hours pw. Part time considered. Occasional evenings and weekends Job purpose: To lead on the development of the individual giving fundraising programme, prioritising the most effective activities to deliver income targets, on time and within budget To drive long-term sustainable growth of our individual giving income through effective donor recruitment, conversion, stewardship and development Key Responsibilities: Budget Management With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability Communicating and Building Relationships Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners Data Management Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision-making Work with the Finance team, Data & Insights Officer and Supporter Engagement Officer to ensure accurate data recording Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them Monitor data attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Demonstrable experience in Community Fundraising of at least 1-3 years Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers Proven record of accomplishment in delivering and meeting targets Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Well organised with attention to detail Ability to inspire and influence others to support Willow Ability to develop, motivate and manage individuals and groups of individuals Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Effective negotiating and influencing skills Strong numeracy skills and ability to forecast and analyse fundraising results Decisive and quick problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas. Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes Proven experience in delivering timely fundraising campaigns and initiatives Fundraising database experience - preferably Raiser's Edge Other Regular travel across the county will be required. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required. Full driving license and access to a car How to apply Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, giving examples of previous experience and telling us why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Your CV and supporting statement should be emailed to emailprotected CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered. We acknowledge that AI may be used to help with your application. However, we do expect the experience, knowledge and skills to be personalised. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. We may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible Download the job pack for this role below:
Head of Marketing & Business Development Role: Head of Marketing & Business Development Department: Marketing & Business Development Office: Andover, Romsey or Salisbury We are looking for an experienced Head of Marketing and Business Development, who ideally has worked in a law firm, or professional services environment. The Role Develop and deliver a clear marketing and business development strategy aligned with the firm's objectives Contribute to strategic planning and support Partners and Heads of Department with their departmental marketing and business development plans. Support all colleagues in the delivery of the Parker Bullen Promise in the form of training and providing relevant resources. Monitor performance across all marketing and business development activity. Branding Take an active role in drafting and reviewing marketing materials, social media posts, website content and press releases. Oversee branding across all offices and materials. Ensure consistency of messaging and tone of voice across all communication channels. Digital Marketing Take overall responsibility for digital marketing, events, sponsorship, internal communications, charity partnerships, networking and wider business development initiatives. Oversee the firm's website, ensuring content is accurate, optimised and aligned with our tone of voice. Lead on SEO/GEO, analytics and performance reporting. Oversee the firm's digital strategy, including our presence on social media and Review Solicitors. Guide content creation including articles, blogs, and videos. Events, Sponsorship and Community Engagement Represent Parker Bullen at events, networking groups and business forums. Organise our attendance at local community events such as family fun days to ensure presence and colleague engagement. Plan and oversee seminars, client events, and networking activities across all offices. Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure strong brand visibility and meaningful community impact. Lead on charity partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, professional contacts and community organisations. Business Development Work closely with all colleagues to identify cross-selling opportunities and strengthen client relationships. Co ordinate and submit award entries. Encourage a firm wide culture of proactive relationship building. Manage external suppliers, including designers, photographers, printers and digital agencies where required. Internal Communications and Employer Branding Co ordinate our quarterly newsletter, the Nosey Parker. Manage internal communications to ensure colleagues are informed, engaged and aligned with the firm's objectives. Ensure the benefits of working for Parker Bullen are adequately explained on the website and social media channels. Support the HR Manager with attendance at Careers Fairs and promotion of vacancies. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have strong digital marketing knowledge, including search engine optimisation, analytics and social media strategy,be confident representing the firm at networking events and community engagements, be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Why Parker Bullen? Here at Parker Bullen, we offer our employees not only a role, but a place where they can feel comfortable each and every day when they come to work, a place where they can grow in their career and a place where they will be heard. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees, which you can read more about on ourLife at Parker Bullen page. Please contactDebbie Sansome for further details and for our benefits package. Advertisements will make clear, in both wording and illustration, that the positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and for those who are serving, who have served in the Armed Forces. Please note, we do not advertise our vacancies on external platforms with a published salary. Please contact us directly to discuss the role and the salary expectations. Heritage Honouring tradition while embracing innovation
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Marketing & Business Development Role: Head of Marketing & Business Development Department: Marketing & Business Development Office: Andover, Romsey or Salisbury We are looking for an experienced Head of Marketing and Business Development, who ideally has worked in a law firm, or professional services environment. The Role Develop and deliver a clear marketing and business development strategy aligned with the firm's objectives Contribute to strategic planning and support Partners and Heads of Department with their departmental marketing and business development plans. Support all colleagues in the delivery of the Parker Bullen Promise in the form of training and providing relevant resources. Monitor performance across all marketing and business development activity. Branding Take an active role in drafting and reviewing marketing materials, social media posts, website content and press releases. Oversee branding across all offices and materials. Ensure consistency of messaging and tone of voice across all communication channels. Digital Marketing Take overall responsibility for digital marketing, events, sponsorship, internal communications, charity partnerships, networking and wider business development initiatives. Oversee the firm's website, ensuring content is accurate, optimised and aligned with our tone of voice. Lead on SEO/GEO, analytics and performance reporting. Oversee the firm's digital strategy, including our presence on social media and Review Solicitors. Guide content creation including articles, blogs, and videos. Events, Sponsorship and Community Engagement Represent Parker Bullen at events, networking groups and business forums. Organise our attendance at local community events such as family fun days to ensure presence and colleague engagement. Plan and oversee seminars, client events, and networking activities across all offices. Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure strong brand visibility and meaningful community impact. Lead on charity partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, professional contacts and community organisations. Business Development Work closely with all colleagues to identify cross-selling opportunities and strengthen client relationships. Co ordinate and submit award entries. Encourage a firm wide culture of proactive relationship building. Manage external suppliers, including designers, photographers, printers and digital agencies where required. Internal Communications and Employer Branding Co ordinate our quarterly newsletter, the Nosey Parker. Manage internal communications to ensure colleagues are informed, engaged and aligned with the firm's objectives. Ensure the benefits of working for Parker Bullen are adequately explained on the website and social media channels. Support the HR Manager with attendance at Careers Fairs and promotion of vacancies. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have strong digital marketing knowledge, including search engine optimisation, analytics and social media strategy,be confident representing the firm at networking events and community engagements, be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Why Parker Bullen? Here at Parker Bullen, we offer our employees not only a role, but a place where they can feel comfortable each and every day when they come to work, a place where they can grow in their career and a place where they will be heard. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees, which you can read more about on ourLife at Parker Bullen page. Please contactDebbie Sansome for further details and for our benefits package. Advertisements will make clear, in both wording and illustration, that the positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and for those who are serving, who have served in the Armed Forces. Please note, we do not advertise our vacancies on external platforms with a published salary. Please contact us directly to discuss the role and the salary expectations. Heritage Honouring tradition while embracing innovation
Whitley Fund for Nature - Deputy Director (14 months FTC Maternity Cover) London 3 days per week in the office Full Time or Part-Time 4 days (pro-rata) £58,000-£60,000 Closing date: Friday 26th March, 12pm Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) who are seeking an experienced, values-driven senior leader to join as Deputy Director (Maternity Cover) - a key leadership role focused on maintaining momentum, safeguarding key relationships, and continuing to generate income from a warm, well-cultivated portfolio. WFN is an incredible nature conservation charity, generously supported for more than 20 years by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal and WFN Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough. Established in 1993, it has channelled £26 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. WFN offer long term, laddered support to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises; they are acting on the latest science and igniting projects with passion. Through these award winners we support work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and people. With a clear, established strategy and a strong pipeline of committed major donors, this is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal senior role and help steer an organisation with genuine global impact. The Role As Deputy Director, you will act as a key strategic partner to the Director and a senior figure across the charity, ensuring continuity during the maternity leave period. You will: Line manage two Heads of department (Head of Partnerships and Head of Communications), offering supportive, calm and confident leadership. Play a hands-on role in major giving, stewarding key supporters including HNWIs, family foundations and trusts. Support the delivery of WFN's income ambitions for this financial year Represent WFN at donor meetings, pitches, and engagement events, drawing on your own network where appropriate. Work alongside colleagues on the prestigious Whitley Awards , supporting donor engagement and communications linked to the event. Oversee high quality proposals and reports, typically at the £5k-£100k+ level, and support renewals, revisits, and long term partnerships. Maintain oversight of communications and brand, ensuring alignment with WFN's mission and global conservation agenda. Play a key role in the 2026 WFN People for Planet Summit following the huge success of the 2025 event. This is a brilliant position for a senior major gifts or partnerships specialist who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-led environment. About You We're looking for a confident, thoughtful and solutions-focused leader with: A strong track record in major donor fundraising (HNWIs, family foundations, trusts). Experience in securing and stewarding gifts, managing a portfolio where gifts often sit at the upper major-giving threshold. Senior leadership experience, ideally in a charity or environment-focused organisation. Willingness to represent WFN externally and maintain strong personal relationships with donors and partners. The ability to step into an already well-structured programme and ensure momentum continues smoothly. A collaborative, calm and people-centred leadership style. An understanding or background in wildlife conservation would be welcomed Working at WFN WFN is a warm, committed and mission-driven team, supported by a highly engaged Trustee Board and a clear strategic direction. Income is derived primarily from major donors, making this an ideal environment for someone who enjoys relationship-led fundraising and partnering closely with supporters. How to Apply Please contact Kevin Croasdale from our recruitment partners, Charity People, with your CV and to request a full job pack. Deadline: 12pm, Friday 26th March 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.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Whitley Fund for Nature - Deputy Director (14 months FTC Maternity Cover) London 3 days per week in the office Full Time or Part-Time 4 days (pro-rata) £58,000-£60,000 Closing date: Friday 26th March, 12pm Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) who are seeking an experienced, values-driven senior leader to join as Deputy Director (Maternity Cover) - a key leadership role focused on maintaining momentum, safeguarding key relationships, and continuing to generate income from a warm, well-cultivated portfolio. WFN is an incredible nature conservation charity, generously supported for more than 20 years by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal and WFN Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough. Established in 1993, it has channelled £26 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. WFN offer long term, laddered support to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises; they are acting on the latest science and igniting projects with passion. Through these award winners we support work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and people. With a clear, established strategy and a strong pipeline of committed major donors, this is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal senior role and help steer an organisation with genuine global impact. The Role As Deputy Director, you will act as a key strategic partner to the Director and a senior figure across the charity, ensuring continuity during the maternity leave period. You will: Line manage two Heads of department (Head of Partnerships and Head of Communications), offering supportive, calm and confident leadership. Play a hands-on role in major giving, stewarding key supporters including HNWIs, family foundations and trusts. Support the delivery of WFN's income ambitions for this financial year Represent WFN at donor meetings, pitches, and engagement events, drawing on your own network where appropriate. Work alongside colleagues on the prestigious Whitley Awards , supporting donor engagement and communications linked to the event. Oversee high quality proposals and reports, typically at the £5k-£100k+ level, and support renewals, revisits, and long term partnerships. Maintain oversight of communications and brand, ensuring alignment with WFN's mission and global conservation agenda. Play a key role in the 2026 WFN People for Planet Summit following the huge success of the 2025 event. This is a brilliant position for a senior major gifts or partnerships specialist who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-led environment. About You We're looking for a confident, thoughtful and solutions-focused leader with: A strong track record in major donor fundraising (HNWIs, family foundations, trusts). Experience in securing and stewarding gifts, managing a portfolio where gifts often sit at the upper major-giving threshold. Senior leadership experience, ideally in a charity or environment-focused organisation. Willingness to represent WFN externally and maintain strong personal relationships with donors and partners. The ability to step into an already well-structured programme and ensure momentum continues smoothly. A collaborative, calm and people-centred leadership style. An understanding or background in wildlife conservation would be welcomed Working at WFN WFN is a warm, committed and mission-driven team, supported by a highly engaged Trustee Board and a clear strategic direction. Income is derived primarily from major donors, making this an ideal environment for someone who enjoys relationship-led fundraising and partnering closely with supporters. How to Apply Please contact Kevin Croasdale from our recruitment partners, Charity People, with your CV and to request a full job pack. Deadline: 12pm, Friday 26th March 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.
The Revenue Strategy and Operations Partner enables the effective delivery of the CRO's principal accountabilities during a period of revenue system transition, organisational change, and elevated governance sensitivity. By providing executive integration, coordination, and delivery support across complex, crossrevenue portfolio and foundationinitiatives, the role strengthens the effectiveness of the CRO function and supports sustained focus on strategic leadership, senior external relationships, Trustee confidence, and long termrevenue generation. The role is explicitly time limited and delivery focused, aligned to a period of system design, stabilisation, and transition to a permanent revenue operating model. Purpose To provide support to the Chief Revenue Officer, ensuring effective execution of the Foundation's multi stakeholder funding strategy and the smooth functioning of the CRO office during 2026. A core focus of the role is supporting governance sensitive, cross Foundation initiatives,while the permanent revenue leadership structure is being embedded. Principal accountabilities: Enabling delivery of the multi stakeholder funding strategy Support the CRO in the design, sequencing, and execution of the multi stakeholder funding strategy acrossjurisdictions, stewardship, earned revenue, and philanthropic and transition funding. Track interdependencies, risks, and decision points, escalating issues with clear options and recommendations. Supporting the Managing Director and Trustee engagement Support preparation for engagement with Trustees and senior leadership on revenue related matters, including briefing papers, presentations, and decision documents. Coordinate inputs across Finance, FP&A, Legal, Communications, and revenue teams to ensure materials are accurate, consistent, and decision ready. Track actions and follow ups arising from Trustee and Management Team discussions. Supporting leadership of global revenue activities Act as a central coordination point between the CRO and Directors responsible forjurisdictions, market stewardship, earned revenue, and fundraising. Support alignment across revenue teams, ensuring clarity of priorities, sequencing, and interfaces. Facilitate cross functional working where initiatives cut across organisational boundaries. Delivery of priority projects Provide hands on coordination and delivery support to priority revenue projects in 2026.Priority projects are expected to span cross-portfolio initiatives acrossjurisdictions, market stewardship, earned revenue, and philanthropic/transition funding, particularly where governance sequencing and cross-functional delivery arerequired. Support governance sensitive sequencing and decision making across complex initiatives. Agenda, workflow, and executive effectiveness Proactively manage the CRO's agenda to ensure focus on highest value priorities. Prepare decision ready briefing materials ahead of key meetings. Commission, synthesise, and quality assure inputs from across the organisation. Act as a trusted sounding board on complex or ambiguous issues. Experience and Capabilities Experience in a similar role where your have senior advisory, strategy, or operations role supporting executive leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross cutting initiatives in matrixed, international organisations. Experience preparing materials for Boards or Trustees. Strong understanding of funding models, institutional financing, or revenue systems. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High levels of judgement, discretion, and confidence in governance sensitive environments. Highly proactive and adaptable; able to anticipate issues, operate in ambiguity and shifting priorities, and keep governance-sensitive initiatives moving to deadlines. Handles highly confidential information with discretion and appropriate information barriers. Experience in public interest, not for profit, or standards based organisations. Exposure to financial reporting, sustainability, or global policy ecosystems. Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures. Role Characteristics Acts as an extension of the CRO internally.This is an individual contributor role with no direct line management responsibility. High trust, high discretion role. Explicitly time limited and aligned to a period of revenue system transition and stabilisation. Travel Ability to travel up to 50% of the time Application closing date 23rd February 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate. About us At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day-across all our areas of expertise. If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. Diverse perspectives. International expertise. Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: rewarding work that serves the public interest; engagement with diverse international experts; inclusive and collaborative teams; intellectually challenging projects; flexible working arrangements; numerous areas of specialisation; and opportunities for professional growth and development. Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
The Revenue Strategy and Operations Partner enables the effective delivery of the CRO's principal accountabilities during a period of revenue system transition, organisational change, and elevated governance sensitivity. By providing executive integration, coordination, and delivery support across complex, crossrevenue portfolio and foundationinitiatives, the role strengthens the effectiveness of the CRO function and supports sustained focus on strategic leadership, senior external relationships, Trustee confidence, and long termrevenue generation. The role is explicitly time limited and delivery focused, aligned to a period of system design, stabilisation, and transition to a permanent revenue operating model. Purpose To provide support to the Chief Revenue Officer, ensuring effective execution of the Foundation's multi stakeholder funding strategy and the smooth functioning of the CRO office during 2026. A core focus of the role is supporting governance sensitive, cross Foundation initiatives,while the permanent revenue leadership structure is being embedded. Principal accountabilities: Enabling delivery of the multi stakeholder funding strategy Support the CRO in the design, sequencing, and execution of the multi stakeholder funding strategy acrossjurisdictions, stewardship, earned revenue, and philanthropic and transition funding. Track interdependencies, risks, and decision points, escalating issues with clear options and recommendations. Supporting the Managing Director and Trustee engagement Support preparation for engagement with Trustees and senior leadership on revenue related matters, including briefing papers, presentations, and decision documents. Coordinate inputs across Finance, FP&A, Legal, Communications, and revenue teams to ensure materials are accurate, consistent, and decision ready. Track actions and follow ups arising from Trustee and Management Team discussions. Supporting leadership of global revenue activities Act as a central coordination point between the CRO and Directors responsible forjurisdictions, market stewardship, earned revenue, and fundraising. Support alignment across revenue teams, ensuring clarity of priorities, sequencing, and interfaces. Facilitate cross functional working where initiatives cut across organisational boundaries. Delivery of priority projects Provide hands on coordination and delivery support to priority revenue projects in 2026.Priority projects are expected to span cross-portfolio initiatives acrossjurisdictions, market stewardship, earned revenue, and philanthropic/transition funding, particularly where governance sequencing and cross-functional delivery arerequired. Support governance sensitive sequencing and decision making across complex initiatives. Agenda, workflow, and executive effectiveness Proactively manage the CRO's agenda to ensure focus on highest value priorities. Prepare decision ready briefing materials ahead of key meetings. Commission, synthesise, and quality assure inputs from across the organisation. Act as a trusted sounding board on complex or ambiguous issues. Experience and Capabilities Experience in a similar role where your have senior advisory, strategy, or operations role supporting executive leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross cutting initiatives in matrixed, international organisations. Experience preparing materials for Boards or Trustees. Strong understanding of funding models, institutional financing, or revenue systems. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High levels of judgement, discretion, and confidence in governance sensitive environments. Highly proactive and adaptable; able to anticipate issues, operate in ambiguity and shifting priorities, and keep governance-sensitive initiatives moving to deadlines. Handles highly confidential information with discretion and appropriate information barriers. Experience in public interest, not for profit, or standards based organisations. Exposure to financial reporting, sustainability, or global policy ecosystems. Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures. Role Characteristics Acts as an extension of the CRO internally.This is an individual contributor role with no direct line management responsibility. High trust, high discretion role. Explicitly time limited and aligned to a period of revenue system transition and stabilisation. Travel Ability to travel up to 50% of the time Application closing date 23rd February 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate. About us At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day-across all our areas of expertise. If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. Diverse perspectives. International expertise. Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: rewarding work that serves the public interest; engagement with diverse international experts; inclusive and collaborative teams; intellectually challenging projects; flexible working arrangements; numerous areas of specialisation; and opportunities for professional growth and development. Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.
Job Title : Gifting Manager Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Fundraising Location: Petty Pool Trust, Cheshire (hybrid) Contract : Part-time 3 days a week. Salary: £23,631.23 £26,597.16 pro rata (£39,385.38 £44,328.59 FTE) Job Purpose The Gifting Manager will lead the development and delivery of Petty Pool Trust s legacy giving and alumni programmes. This is a new and strategically important role, responsible for creating and embedding a sustainable legacy pipeline that will generate long-term income to support young people with learning disabilities to thrive. The postholder will design and implement a comprehensive legacy strategy, build awareness among supporters, cultivate future legacy pledgers, and establish systems and processes to steward legacy gifts effectively and sensitively. They ll oversee development of an alumni programme for learners and their families for medium term major gifts and donations to ensure sustainable incomes streams for the charity, towards both restricted and unrestricted funding requirements. W This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for young people with learning disabilities. Petty Pool is proud to have been recognised as Outstanding to Work For 2025 by Best Companies, a reflection of our strong culture, clear values, and deep commitment to our people. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Programme Development Develop and implement a multi-year legacy strategy aligned with Petty Pool s wider fundraising and organisational goals. Establish clear income projections, KPIs and reporting mechanisms for legacy fundraising. Identify and segment target audiences for legacy giving. Develop the case for support for legacy giving in collaboration with senior leadership and communications teams. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator and GDPR. Design and promote a Free Wills programme, working with local law firms and partners. Create an Alumni Strategy for engaging learners and their families, creating support that lasts into the future and a medium-term giving pipeline. Marketing & Awareness Work collaboratively with fundraising, marketing, and comms teams to develop legacy and alumni marketing materials (print, digital, web, events), integrated campaigns, and engage with volunteers. Ensure legacy messaging is embedded across supporter communications and fundraising activities. Work with the Communications team to share impact stories that demonstrate long-term transformational outcomes. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Build and manage relationships with legacy pledgers, alumni families, and high-potential supporters. Develop a stewardship programme for legacy/alumni supporters and prospects, face to face, via email, telephone and post, to proactively keep supporters inspired and engaged. Organise cultivation events and engagement opportunities. Work closely with fundraising colleagues to identify legacy prospects. Handle sensitive conversations about gifts in wills with professionalism and empathy. Contribute to our Annual Impact Statement, working closely with Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Teams. Pipeline & Data Management Establish systems to track legacy and alumni prospects, pledges and realised gifts. Develop processes for recording and forecasting legacy income. Analyse data to inform targeting and strategy development. Ensure legacy administration processes are robust and legally compliant. Internal Collaboration Work collaboratively with senior leadership to embed legacy thinking across the organisation. Support trustees and senior volunteers to act as ambassadors for legacy giving where appropriate. Provide internal training and awareness sessions to staff about legacy fundraising. Income Management & Reporting Monitor and report on pipeline growth, pledges and realised legacy income. Provide regular updates to senior leadership and trustees. Contribute to annual budgeting and long-term financial forecasting. Key Outcomes Fully developed and embedded legacy giving and alumni programmes within 12 months. A measurable and growing pipeline of both legacy pledgers and alumni supporters. Increased awareness of legacy giving among Petty Pool supporters and stakeholders. Sustainable, forecastable long-term income generation Staff Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public bank holidays On-site parking Company Sick Pay (after passing probationary period) Employee Assistance Programme Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking or cycling Bike rack facilities Company pension scheme Smart casual dress Essential Experience Proven experience in legacy fundraising, in memory fundraising, or major donor fundraising. Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies. Track record of building and managing supporter relationships. Experience of managing fundraising campaigns or marketing initiatives. Knowledge of legacy administration, probate law and UK charity fundraising regulations. Essential Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of legacy fundraising best practice. Ability to develop compelling cases for support and donor communications, and to work collaboratively with marketing and fundraising teams. Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills. High level of sensitivity and emotional intelligence when discussing gifts in wills, and empathy and compassion when dealing with bereaved families and supporters. Strong analytical skills with experience using CRM/database systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work strategically while delivering operationally. Desirable Experience Experience working in disability, education, or youth charities. Experience launching a new legacy programme. Knowledge of probate processes and estate administration. Experience working with solicitors and funeral directors. Experience working with trustees or senior stakeholders. Personal Attributes Passion for Petty Pool s mission and values. Strategic thinker with a long-term perspective. Self-motivated and able to build a programme from the ground up. Collaborative and able to influence across teams. Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Gifting Manager Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Fundraising Location: Petty Pool Trust, Cheshire (hybrid) Contract : Part-time 3 days a week. Salary: £23,631.23 £26,597.16 pro rata (£39,385.38 £44,328.59 FTE) Job Purpose The Gifting Manager will lead the development and delivery of Petty Pool Trust s legacy giving and alumni programmes. This is a new and strategically important role, responsible for creating and embedding a sustainable legacy pipeline that will generate long-term income to support young people with learning disabilities to thrive. The postholder will design and implement a comprehensive legacy strategy, build awareness among supporters, cultivate future legacy pledgers, and establish systems and processes to steward legacy gifts effectively and sensitively. They ll oversee development of an alumni programme for learners and their families for medium term major gifts and donations to ensure sustainable incomes streams for the charity, towards both restricted and unrestricted funding requirements. W This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for young people with learning disabilities. Petty Pool is proud to have been recognised as Outstanding to Work For 2025 by Best Companies, a reflection of our strong culture, clear values, and deep commitment to our people. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Programme Development Develop and implement a multi-year legacy strategy aligned with Petty Pool s wider fundraising and organisational goals. Establish clear income projections, KPIs and reporting mechanisms for legacy fundraising. Identify and segment target audiences for legacy giving. Develop the case for support for legacy giving in collaboration with senior leadership and communications teams. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator and GDPR. Design and promote a Free Wills programme, working with local law firms and partners. Create an Alumni Strategy for engaging learners and their families, creating support that lasts into the future and a medium-term giving pipeline. Marketing & Awareness Work collaboratively with fundraising, marketing, and comms teams to develop legacy and alumni marketing materials (print, digital, web, events), integrated campaigns, and engage with volunteers. Ensure legacy messaging is embedded across supporter communications and fundraising activities. Work with the Communications team to share impact stories that demonstrate long-term transformational outcomes. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Build and manage relationships with legacy pledgers, alumni families, and high-potential supporters. Develop a stewardship programme for legacy/alumni supporters and prospects, face to face, via email, telephone and post, to proactively keep supporters inspired and engaged. Organise cultivation events and engagement opportunities. Work closely with fundraising colleagues to identify legacy prospects. Handle sensitive conversations about gifts in wills with professionalism and empathy. Contribute to our Annual Impact Statement, working closely with Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Teams. Pipeline & Data Management Establish systems to track legacy and alumni prospects, pledges and realised gifts. Develop processes for recording and forecasting legacy income. Analyse data to inform targeting and strategy development. Ensure legacy administration processes are robust and legally compliant. Internal Collaboration Work collaboratively with senior leadership to embed legacy thinking across the organisation. Support trustees and senior volunteers to act as ambassadors for legacy giving where appropriate. Provide internal training and awareness sessions to staff about legacy fundraising. Income Management & Reporting Monitor and report on pipeline growth, pledges and realised legacy income. Provide regular updates to senior leadership and trustees. Contribute to annual budgeting and long-term financial forecasting. Key Outcomes Fully developed and embedded legacy giving and alumni programmes within 12 months. A measurable and growing pipeline of both legacy pledgers and alumni supporters. Increased awareness of legacy giving among Petty Pool supporters and stakeholders. Sustainable, forecastable long-term income generation Staff Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public bank holidays On-site parking Company Sick Pay (after passing probationary period) Employee Assistance Programme Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking or cycling Bike rack facilities Company pension scheme Smart casual dress Essential Experience Proven experience in legacy fundraising, in memory fundraising, or major donor fundraising. Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies. Track record of building and managing supporter relationships. Experience of managing fundraising campaigns or marketing initiatives. Knowledge of legacy administration, probate law and UK charity fundraising regulations. Essential Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of legacy fundraising best practice. Ability to develop compelling cases for support and donor communications, and to work collaboratively with marketing and fundraising teams. Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills. High level of sensitivity and emotional intelligence when discussing gifts in wills, and empathy and compassion when dealing with bereaved families and supporters. Strong analytical skills with experience using CRM/database systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work strategically while delivering operationally. Desirable Experience Experience working in disability, education, or youth charities. Experience launching a new legacy programme. Knowledge of probate processes and estate administration. Experience working with solicitors and funeral directors. Experience working with trustees or senior stakeholders. Personal Attributes Passion for Petty Pool s mission and values. Strategic thinker with a long-term perspective. Self-motivated and able to build a programme from the ground up. Collaborative and able to influence across teams. Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
About You. You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities. Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos. Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with. You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county. We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required. About the Role. We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners. Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations. Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts). With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events. As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance. You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines. A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required. About Us. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world. A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members. The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration. In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre. We re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website. Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity. Charity No: 259558. Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30 th March 2026 Interviews: 1 st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period 2 nd stage - Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
About You. You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities. Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos. Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with. You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county. We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required. About the Role. We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners. Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations. Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts). With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events. As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance. You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines. A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required. About Us. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world. A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members. The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration. In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre. We re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website. Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity. Charity No: 259558. Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30 th March 2026 Interviews: 1 st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period 2 nd stage - Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026
Head of Fundraising £35,000 £40,000 35 hours per week Remote (with occasional travel) Ideal location: Between Manchester & London Travis Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and nationally respected charity seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising to join their Income Generation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven fundraiser who thrives on securing income, building meaningful partnerships and developing long-term funding strategies. The role is almost entirely remote, offering excellent flexibility, with occasional travel required to Milton Keynes and Sheffield for key meetings and events. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates based between Manchester and London to support ease of travel and stakeholder engagement. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will be responsible for developing and delivering income from Foundations, Trusts and Corporate partners, ensuring annual income targets and KPIs are achieved and exceeded. You will manage and grow an existing portfolio while proactively identifying new funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships and strengthening stewardship programmes. This is a varied and strategic role combining income generation, relationship management, proposal writing and internal collaboration. Key Responsibilities Secure funding from Trusts, Foundations and Corporate sources to meet agreed income targets. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent stewardship and retention. Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities and Corporate prospects. Write compelling funding applications, cases for support, proposals and presentations. Manage reporting requirements for funders, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions. Lead Corporate sponsorship activity for key events and projects. Work collaboratively with communications colleagues to produce impact-driven case studies and content. Maintain accurate records on internal databases and ensure funding pipelines are strategically managed. Attend networking events and external meetings to grow the charity s corporate presence. Contribute to Charity of the Year partnership applications and growth strategy. About You We are looking for a confident and organised fundraiser who can operate independently while contributing positively within a small, ambitious team. You will ideally have: At least 1 year s experience in a Trusts, Foundations or Corporate fundraising role Experience writing successful funding applications and donor reports Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Confidence using CRM/database systems and MS Office The ability to manage a busy and varied workload You will be proactive, strategic, personable and motivated to grow income in a sustainable way. Why Apply? Salary of £35,000 £40,000 35-hour working week Almost entirely remote working Opportunity to shape and grow a key income stream Work within a supportive and collaborative charity environment
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Head of Fundraising £35,000 £40,000 35 hours per week Remote (with occasional travel) Ideal location: Between Manchester & London Travis Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and nationally respected charity seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising to join their Income Generation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven fundraiser who thrives on securing income, building meaningful partnerships and developing long-term funding strategies. The role is almost entirely remote, offering excellent flexibility, with occasional travel required to Milton Keynes and Sheffield for key meetings and events. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates based between Manchester and London to support ease of travel and stakeholder engagement. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will be responsible for developing and delivering income from Foundations, Trusts and Corporate partners, ensuring annual income targets and KPIs are achieved and exceeded. You will manage and grow an existing portfolio while proactively identifying new funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships and strengthening stewardship programmes. This is a varied and strategic role combining income generation, relationship management, proposal writing and internal collaboration. Key Responsibilities Secure funding from Trusts, Foundations and Corporate sources to meet agreed income targets. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent stewardship and retention. Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities and Corporate prospects. Write compelling funding applications, cases for support, proposals and presentations. Manage reporting requirements for funders, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions. Lead Corporate sponsorship activity for key events and projects. Work collaboratively with communications colleagues to produce impact-driven case studies and content. Maintain accurate records on internal databases and ensure funding pipelines are strategically managed. Attend networking events and external meetings to grow the charity s corporate presence. Contribute to Charity of the Year partnership applications and growth strategy. About You We are looking for a confident and organised fundraiser who can operate independently while contributing positively within a small, ambitious team. You will ideally have: At least 1 year s experience in a Trusts, Foundations or Corporate fundraising role Experience writing successful funding applications and donor reports Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Confidence using CRM/database systems and MS Office The ability to manage a busy and varied workload You will be proactive, strategic, personable and motivated to grow income in a sustainable way. Why Apply? Salary of £35,000 £40,000 35-hour working week Almost entirely remote working Opportunity to shape and grow a key income stream Work within a supportive and collaborative charity environment
