Digital Marketing Manager Reporting to Director of Marketing & Communications Salary £37,000 Hours 37 Location Hybrid with regular travel to our Leeds City Centre Office This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases. We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Job Description Working as part of the wider Marketing and Communications team and reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping and delivering Heart Research UK's digital presence. This role drives digital growth, supporter engagement and brand visibility across all online channels. You will lead on the development and implementation of the digital strategy while also delivering hands-on activity that enhances our website, email programmes, paid advertising, SEO and digital user experience. Alongside this, the postholder will line-manage the Social Media Co-ordinator, ensuring our social channels and online community engagement meaningfully support our organisational goals and reflect our values. Key Responsibilities: Digital Strategy & Campaign Delivery Develop and implement a cohesive digital marketing strategy to grow online engagement, drive supporter acquisition and strengthen brand awareness. Lead the planning, delivery and optimisation of digital campaigns across paid, organic, email and search channels. Ensure all digital activity aligns with organisational priorities and delivers measurable impact. Develop and monitor digital KPIs and ROI to guide decision-making and alongside our Data Analyst, report on performance. Website Management & Development Oversee the day-to-day management and operational development of the Heart Research UK website (WordPress). Work closely with our external website providers to ensure the site remains secure, efficient, well-maintained and capable of supporting new developments. Coordinate regular website content updates, ensuring accuracy, brand alignment and optimisation for web and mobile performance and user experience. Use GA4, heatmaps and user insights to improve navigation, page performance, journeys and conversions. Email Marketing & Supporter Communications Manage the development, build, design and delivery of email campaigns via Dot Digital. Work alongside the CRM Manager to build email templates, automate journeys and ensure compliant and effective use of supporter information using a data-driven approach. Carry out ongoing testing to improve open rates, click-through rates and conversions. Evaluate email performance and use insights to enhance future communications. Paid Advertising, SEM & Google Programmes Lead on Google Ads activity including Search, Display, Remarketing, Ad Grants and Performance Max (P-Max) campaigns. Working with our external AdWords Consultant, you will help to deliver and optimise paid search activity to increase reach, quality traffic and supporter actions. Regularly test messaging, audience targeting and landing pages to reduce cost per acquisition and maximise campaign impact. Analyse and report on SEM performance, making strategic recommendations. SEO, AEO & Organic Search Growth Lead on-page and technical SEO improvements across the Heart Research UK website. Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and content optimisation to enhance organic visibility. Apply AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) best practices to support rich snippets, voice search and featured answers. Oversee structured data, internal linking and accessibility standards to strengthen organic performance. Analytics, Tag Manager & Search Console To retain a sound knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4) to provide commentary and monitor digital performance and user behaviour, producing insights and actionable recommendations. Manage Google Tag Manager to ensure accurate event tracking, conversions and remarketing audiences. Monitor Google Search Console to identify and resolve indexing, crawl or visibility issues. Produce commentary and insight on digital performance for internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams. Content, Collaboration & Brand Growth Work closely with the Social Media Co-ordinator and Press, PR and Media Co-ordinator to strengthen online brand visibility and ensure cohesive messaging across all channels. Develop content ideas, assets and digital stories that support campaigns, fundraising activity and organisational priorities. Contribute to market research and insight development to help grow the charity's digital brand presence. Support the development of an ambassador and influencer engagement programme to expand our reach and engage new audiences. Collaborate with the in-house graphic designer and wider teams to create compelling digital materials. Stay informed about digital trends, tools and best practice to ensure Heart Research UK remains innovative and competitive. Line Management Line-manage, support and develop the Social Media Co-ordinator, overseeing their workload and performance and assisting in the development of a new long-term social media strategy. Provide mentoring, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth. Ensure social content and community engagement contribute effectively to campaign delivery and broader organisational goals. Key person requirements: Required: A degree in marketing or a related professional qualification (or equivalent experience). Previous experience in a similar digital marketing role, either in a commercial or third sector environment. Hands-on experience managing WordPress websites, including content updates, UX optimisation and basic technical administration. Strong working knowledge of Google Ads (including Search, Display, Remarketing and P-Max), Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console and GA4. Proven experience in SEO and/or AEO with the ability to apply best practice to website content and structure. Experience creating and delivering supporter or customer using emails a Email provider such as Dot Digital. Confident line-management skills with experience supporting team members. Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities. Excellent copywriting and proofreading abilities with strong attention to detail. Understanding of GDPR, PECR and Data Protection regulations relating to digital communications. Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across teams. Experience using design tools (Adobe Suite or Canva) to create or edit digital assets. Knowledge of CRM systems and experience working with segmented data. Comfortable evaluating analytics, producing reports and making data-informed recommendations. Ability to contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance campaigns and overall digital performance. Desirable Experience developing or managing ambassador or influencer relationships. Previous experience working in a busy marketing and communications team. Experience writing about health, research, or complex topics in a clear and engaging way. Familiarity with charity fundraising, donor journeys and supporter engagement strategies. How to Apply Click the "Apply Now" button below. Please provide your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th December 2025.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Digital Marketing Manager Reporting to Director of Marketing & Communications Salary £37,000 Hours 37 Location Hybrid with regular travel to our Leeds City Centre Office This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases. We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Job Description Working as part of the wider Marketing and Communications team and reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping and delivering Heart Research UK's digital presence. This role drives digital growth, supporter engagement and brand visibility across all online channels. You will lead on the development and implementation of the digital strategy while also delivering hands-on activity that enhances our website, email programmes, paid advertising, SEO and digital user experience. Alongside this, the postholder will line-manage the Social Media Co-ordinator, ensuring our social channels and online community engagement meaningfully support our organisational goals and reflect our values. Key Responsibilities: Digital Strategy & Campaign Delivery Develop and implement a cohesive digital marketing strategy to grow online engagement, drive supporter acquisition and strengthen brand awareness. Lead the planning, delivery and optimisation of digital campaigns across paid, organic, email and search channels. Ensure all digital activity aligns with organisational priorities and delivers measurable impact. Develop and monitor digital KPIs and ROI to guide decision-making and alongside our Data Analyst, report on performance. Website Management & Development Oversee the day-to-day management and operational development of the Heart Research UK website (WordPress). Work closely with our external website providers to ensure the site remains secure, efficient, well-maintained and capable of supporting new developments. Coordinate regular website content updates, ensuring accuracy, brand alignment and optimisation for web and mobile performance and user experience. Use GA4, heatmaps and user insights to improve navigation, page performance, journeys and conversions. Email Marketing & Supporter Communications Manage the development, build, design and delivery of email campaigns via Dot Digital. Work alongside the CRM Manager to build email templates, automate journeys and ensure compliant and effective use of supporter information using a data-driven approach. Carry out ongoing testing to improve open rates, click-through rates and conversions. Evaluate email performance and use insights to enhance future communications. Paid Advertising, SEM & Google Programmes Lead on Google Ads activity including Search, Display, Remarketing, Ad Grants and Performance Max (P-Max) campaigns. Working with our external AdWords Consultant, you will help to deliver and optimise paid search activity to increase reach, quality traffic and supporter actions. Regularly test messaging, audience targeting and landing pages to reduce cost per acquisition and maximise campaign impact. Analyse and report on SEM performance, making strategic recommendations. SEO, AEO & Organic Search Growth Lead on-page and technical SEO improvements across the Heart Research UK website. Carry out keyword research, competitor analysis and content optimisation to enhance organic visibility. Apply AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) best practices to support rich snippets, voice search and featured answers. Oversee structured data, internal linking and accessibility standards to strengthen organic performance. Analytics, Tag Manager & Search Console To retain a sound knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4) to provide commentary and monitor digital performance and user behaviour, producing insights and actionable recommendations. Manage Google Tag Manager to ensure accurate event tracking, conversions and remarketing audiences. Monitor Google Search Console to identify and resolve indexing, crawl or visibility issues. Produce commentary and insight on digital performance for internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams. Content, Collaboration & Brand Growth Work closely with the Social Media Co-ordinator and Press, PR and Media Co-ordinator to strengthen online brand visibility and ensure cohesive messaging across all channels. Develop content ideas, assets and digital stories that support campaigns, fundraising activity and organisational priorities. Contribute to market research and insight development to help grow the charity's digital brand presence. Support the development of an ambassador and influencer engagement programme to expand our reach and engage new audiences. Collaborate with the in-house graphic designer and wider teams to create compelling digital materials. Stay informed about digital trends, tools and best practice to ensure Heart Research UK remains innovative and competitive. Line Management Line-manage, support and develop the Social Media Co-ordinator, overseeing their workload and performance and assisting in the development of a new long-term social media strategy. Provide mentoring, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth. Ensure social content and community engagement contribute effectively to campaign delivery and broader organisational goals. Key person requirements: Required: A degree in marketing or a related professional qualification (or equivalent experience). Previous experience in a similar digital marketing role, either in a commercial or third sector environment. Hands-on experience managing WordPress websites, including content updates, UX optimisation and basic technical administration. Strong working knowledge of Google Ads (including Search, Display, Remarketing and P-Max), Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console and GA4. Proven experience in SEO and/or AEO with the ability to apply best practice to website content and structure. Experience creating and delivering supporter or customer using emails a Email provider such as Dot Digital. Confident line-management skills with experience supporting team members. Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities. Excellent copywriting and proofreading abilities with strong attention to detail. Understanding of GDPR, PECR and Data Protection regulations relating to digital communications. Strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across teams. Experience using design tools (Adobe Suite or Canva) to create or edit digital assets. Knowledge of CRM systems and experience working with segmented data. Comfortable evaluating analytics, producing reports and making data-informed recommendations. Ability to contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance campaigns and overall digital performance. Desirable Experience developing or managing ambassador or influencer relationships. Previous experience working in a busy marketing and communications team. Experience writing about health, research, or complex topics in a clear and engaging way. Familiarity with charity fundraising, donor journeys and supporter engagement strategies. How to Apply Click the "Apply Now" button below. Please provide your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th December 2025.
org. Job Description As the Operations and Visitor Experience Manager, you play a pivotal role at CSC, with full responsibility for our Centre in Cambridge Science Park and our secondary site, currently in Wisbech. An essential part of your role is to drive CSC s direct revenue streams connected to the Centre. You will lead your team in generating public and school bookings, and in overseeing community audiences, private hires, and other groups, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and welcoming experience. You will also take a proactive approach to increasing visitor numbers, expanding CSC s membership base, and researching and developing new revenue-generating initiatives that strengthen our long-term sustainability. Your expertise in creating and implementing exhibition spaces will be instrumental in bringing to life our annual delivery calendar of science themes, which is strategically curated to attract and engage our audiences while supporting the delivery of our Programmes. You will oversee an annual budget covering the shop and site facilities. You will work closely with the Outreach and Innovation Manager to prioritise, schedule, and maintain products and content in line with CSC s core Programmes and commitments, ensuring impactful experiences for all audiences. In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will plan and execute advertising campaigns targeting both the public and schools. You will also coordinate with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop opportunities for corporate partners to support on-site exhibitions and events, ensuring agreed partnerships are effectively tracked and delivered. Beyond operations, you will champion excellence in STEM engagement, providing both positive and constructive feedback to the Engagement and Logistics Lead to ensure CSC s offerings remain best-in-class. This is an opportunity to shape the visitor experience at CSC, ensuring it remains dynamic, inspiring, and accessible to all. Key Responsibilities Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all visitors to our centres. Support and line-manage the Delivery and Sales Administrator and the Finance and Operational Support Manager. Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety across CSC sites, ensuring full compliance with requirements at both centres. Implement corrective actions where needed, and oversee training and incident management to maintain a safe and well-managed environment. Achieve annual direct income revenue targets across Visitors, Membership, Shop, Schools, Parties, and STEMtots (under-fives), track progress, report findings, and take corrective action as needed. Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and drive membership growth. Research, plan, and execute new revenue projects to diversify CSC s income streams. Oversee asset records, maintenance priorities, budgets, contractors, and expenditures across the Cambridge and Wisbech sites, ensuring the effective sourcing and delivery of third-party exhibits and content. Deliver an annual plan for exhibition-floor themes, events, and site management, coordinating with the Outreach and Innovation Manager and the Engagement and Logistics Lead to align activities with multi-year programmes, partner commitments, and internal schedules such as training and exhibit maintenance. Establish a multi-layered feedback system to collect, analyse, and act on visitor insights, continuously enhancing our offering. Oversee CSC s volunteering and work experience programme, ensuring recruitment, induction, and ongoing support are delivered to a high standard. Work with the Director of Business Development to identify and address barriers for schools, supporting bursary applications and additional funding opportunities. In coordination with your team, ensure the shop is stocked with appropriate products to maximise sales, support at-home engagement with STEM after a family visit and promote a message of sustainability. Increase school bookings through strategic planning, aligning with schools annual planning cycles, targeted outreach, and the effective delivery of engagement programmes. Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to plan and deliver advertising for exhibitions, events, and school engagement, ensuring effective promotion of activities at both the Cambridge and Wisbech centres. Manage the budget and oversee all contractors and expenditures related to the Cambridge site and Wisbech. Provide financial support, working closely with the Director of Operations and Engagement to ensure CSC s operational sustainability. Essential Criteria Experience managing a visitor attraction, including responsibility for income targets and cost control. A creative and engaging mindset, with a proven ability to work with a team to create intriguing and popular spaces. A thorough and operational approach to planning, risk management, and the continuous improvement of processes. Demonstrated success in increasing visitor numbers and driving membership growth through strategic planning and effective execution. Experience in researching, planning, and delivering new revenue-generating projects. A strong track record of increasing school bookings through targeted outreach and strategic programme design. Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety management, including experience in leading compliance activity and training across multiple sites. Strong financial acumen, with the ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial oversight Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. A strong drive to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do. Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities. A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and partners across a wide range of projects. Competent and confident in using standard computer applications. Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Full clean driving license Confident in using IT platforms, databases, and digital communication tools. Desirable Criteria A passion for staying up to date with worldwide developments in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Experience in using spaces to support learning or community development. Knowledge of sustainability practices in operations and visitor engagement. Project management qualifications or equivalent experience. Experience with CRM systems and membership platforms Experience in science communication or in working with families, adults, and children. Strong customer service skills and experience. Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject. Working Conditions The primary location for this role is Cambridge Science Centre at Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN; however, travel to secondary sites and the main office will be required. One working weekend per month will also be required.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
org. Job Description As the Operations and Visitor Experience Manager, you play a pivotal role at CSC, with full responsibility for our Centre in Cambridge Science Park and our secondary site, currently in Wisbech. An essential part of your role is to drive CSC s direct revenue streams connected to the Centre. You will lead your team in generating public and school bookings, and in overseeing community audiences, private hires, and other groups, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and welcoming experience. You will also take a proactive approach to increasing visitor numbers, expanding CSC s membership base, and researching and developing new revenue-generating initiatives that strengthen our long-term sustainability. Your expertise in creating and implementing exhibition spaces will be instrumental in bringing to life our annual delivery calendar of science themes, which is strategically curated to attract and engage our audiences while supporting the delivery of our Programmes. You will oversee an annual budget covering the shop and site facilities. You will work closely with the Outreach and Innovation Manager to prioritise, schedule, and maintain products and content in line with CSC s core Programmes and commitments, ensuring impactful experiences for all audiences. In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will plan and execute advertising campaigns targeting both the public and schools. You will also coordinate with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop opportunities for corporate partners to support on-site exhibitions and events, ensuring agreed partnerships are effectively tracked and delivered. Beyond operations, you will champion excellence in STEM engagement, providing both positive and constructive feedback to the Engagement and Logistics Lead to ensure CSC s offerings remain best-in-class. This is an opportunity to shape the visitor experience at CSC, ensuring it remains dynamic, inspiring, and accessible to all. Key Responsibilities Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all visitors to our centres. Support and line-manage the Delivery and Sales Administrator and the Finance and Operational Support Manager. Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety across CSC sites, ensuring full compliance with requirements at both centres. Implement corrective actions where needed, and oversee training and incident management to maintain a safe and well-managed environment. Achieve annual direct income revenue targets across Visitors, Membership, Shop, Schools, Parties, and STEMtots (under-fives), track progress, report findings, and take corrective action as needed. Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and drive membership growth. Research, plan, and execute new revenue projects to diversify CSC s income streams. Oversee asset records, maintenance priorities, budgets, contractors, and expenditures across the Cambridge and Wisbech sites, ensuring the effective sourcing and delivery of third-party exhibits and content. Deliver an annual plan for exhibition-floor themes, events, and site management, coordinating with the Outreach and Innovation Manager and the Engagement and Logistics Lead to align activities with multi-year programmes, partner commitments, and internal schedules such as training and exhibit maintenance. Establish a multi-layered feedback system to collect, analyse, and act on visitor insights, continuously enhancing our offering. Oversee CSC s volunteering and work experience programme, ensuring recruitment, induction, and ongoing support are delivered to a high standard. Work with the Director of Business Development to identify and address barriers for schools, supporting bursary applications and additional funding opportunities. In coordination with your team, ensure the shop is stocked with appropriate products to maximise sales, support at-home engagement with STEM after a family visit and promote a message of sustainability. Increase school bookings through strategic planning, aligning with schools annual planning cycles, targeted outreach, and the effective delivery of engagement programmes. Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to plan and deliver advertising for exhibitions, events, and school engagement, ensuring effective promotion of activities at both the Cambridge and Wisbech centres. Manage the budget and oversee all contractors and expenditures related to the Cambridge site and Wisbech. Provide financial support, working closely with the Director of Operations and Engagement to ensure CSC s operational sustainability. Essential Criteria Experience managing a visitor attraction, including responsibility for income targets and cost control. A creative and engaging mindset, with a proven ability to work with a team to create intriguing and popular spaces. A thorough and operational approach to planning, risk management, and the continuous improvement of processes. Demonstrated success in increasing visitor numbers and driving membership growth through strategic planning and effective execution. Experience in researching, planning, and delivering new revenue-generating projects. A strong track record of increasing school bookings through targeted outreach and strategic programme design. Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety management, including experience in leading compliance activity and training across multiple sites. Strong financial acumen, with the ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial oversight Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. A strong drive to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do. Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities. A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and partners across a wide range of projects. Competent and confident in using standard computer applications. Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Full clean driving license Confident in using IT platforms, databases, and digital communication tools. Desirable Criteria A passion for staying up to date with worldwide developments in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Experience in using spaces to support learning or community development. Knowledge of sustainability practices in operations and visitor engagement. Project management qualifications or equivalent experience. Experience with CRM systems and membership platforms Experience in science communication or in working with families, adults, and children. Strong customer service skills and experience. Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject. Working Conditions The primary location for this role is Cambridge Science Centre at Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN; however, travel to secondary sites and the main office will be required. One working weekend per month will also be required.
Fundraising Manager Required for London-based Charity. The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women's rights organisation that champions equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. Location: West London with home-working flexibility Salary : £40,000 - £45,500 Reports to : Executive Director Line Reports : Fundraising Assistant and Communications Assistant Hours: Part time, 28 hours a week Duration : 2-year fixed term with possibility for extension Benefits : Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). We also provide employees two days additional "duvet days between Christmas and New Year." About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, versatile and experienced Fundraising Manager who shares FORWARD's mission to end violence against women and girls. We are looking for a strategic thinker and doer with a passion for justice and equity who can strengthen our income streams, raise our public profile, and deepen our donor and partner relationships. You will lead our competitive tendering and grant application work, develop our new area of corporate partnerships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring FORWARD takes a strategic and sustainable approach to income generation. You'll provide first-class stewardship to existing supporters and funders, while cultivating new prospects to maximise income for the charity. As this role involves working closely with women and girls affected by gender-based violence, it is open to women applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). What You'll Do: Work with senior leadership and the Board to shape fundraising strategy, identify new income opportunities, and support long-term organisational planning. Lead and deliver multi-stream fundraising (trusts, corporates, individual giving, digital campaigns), secure high-value bids, and build strong donor and partner relationships. Oversee donor communications, CRM management, and collaborate with the communications team to produce impactful content and campaigns that support fundraising goals. Line-manage fundraising and communications staff, monitor budgets and performance, and provide regular progress reports to senior leaders and trustees. Ensure compliance with charity and fundraising regulations, represent the organisation at external events, support internal collaboration, and contribute to a culture of fundraising across the team. About You You'll bring: fundraising and delivering successful income Proven experience in multi-stream fundraising and income generation. Strong written skills for donor materials, reports, and campaigns. Skilled in managing donor/stakeholder relationships and supporting staff. Confident using CRM and digital tools; organised and detail-focused. Collaborative, proactive, mission-driven, and flexible with working hours. It's an advantage if you also have: Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and bid/trust applications for charities. Knowledge of intersectionality, African diaspora women's issues, and sensitive communication. Skilled in data protection, donor management, and inclusive, anti-racist practice. Creative, solutions-focused, adaptable, and team-oriented with a willingness to grow. How to apply Please email your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by an email via the button below by the application deadline below. In your cover letter, please don't repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you're the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include: Why you would like to work for FORWARD? Why this particular role interests you? Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch via email or phone () and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit. FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. This post is restricted to women applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Application deadline: 9 t h December 2025. Interviews: 8 th & 9 th January 2025.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Fundraising Manager Required for London-based Charity. The Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women's rights organisation that champions equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. Location: West London with home-working flexibility Salary : £40,000 - £45,500 Reports to : Executive Director Line Reports : Fundraising Assistant and Communications Assistant Hours: Part time, 28 hours a week Duration : 2-year fixed term with possibility for extension Benefits : Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). We also provide employees two days additional "duvet days between Christmas and New Year." About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, versatile and experienced Fundraising Manager who shares FORWARD's mission to end violence against women and girls. We are looking for a strategic thinker and doer with a passion for justice and equity who can strengthen our income streams, raise our public profile, and deepen our donor and partner relationships. You will lead our competitive tendering and grant application work, develop our new area of corporate partnerships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring FORWARD takes a strategic and sustainable approach to income generation. You'll provide first-class stewardship to existing supporters and funders, while cultivating new prospects to maximise income for the charity. As this role involves working closely with women and girls affected by gender-based violence, it is open to women applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). What You'll Do: Work with senior leadership and the Board to shape fundraising strategy, identify new income opportunities, and support long-term organisational planning. Lead and deliver multi-stream fundraising (trusts, corporates, individual giving, digital campaigns), secure high-value bids, and build strong donor and partner relationships. Oversee donor communications, CRM management, and collaborate with the communications team to produce impactful content and campaigns that support fundraising goals. Line-manage fundraising and communications staff, monitor budgets and performance, and provide regular progress reports to senior leaders and trustees. Ensure compliance with charity and fundraising regulations, represent the organisation at external events, support internal collaboration, and contribute to a culture of fundraising across the team. About You You'll bring: fundraising and delivering successful income Proven experience in multi-stream fundraising and income generation. Strong written skills for donor materials, reports, and campaigns. Skilled in managing donor/stakeholder relationships and supporting staff. Confident using CRM and digital tools; organised and detail-focused. Collaborative, proactive, mission-driven, and flexible with working hours. It's an advantage if you also have: Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and bid/trust applications for charities. Knowledge of intersectionality, African diaspora women's issues, and sensitive communication. Skilled in data protection, donor management, and inclusive, anti-racist practice. Creative, solutions-focused, adaptable, and team-oriented with a willingness to grow. How to apply Please email your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by an email via the button below by the application deadline below. In your cover letter, please don't repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you're the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include: Why you would like to work for FORWARD? Why this particular role interests you? Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch via email or phone () and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit. FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. This post is restricted to women applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Application deadline: 9 t h December 2025. Interviews: 8 th & 9 th January 2025.
