Active development manager jobs
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will lead the development of a new income stream that supports the organisation’s future growth and strategic ambitions. With no current active grants or established project portfolio, the postholder will build the foundations of a strong trusts and foundations programme, developing a robust pipeline, shaping emerging ideas into fundable opportunities, and securing long-term income to enable new services.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, they will help colleagues understand funder expectations, develop compelling cases for support, and build the systems required for sustainable, high-quality grant fundraising. This role is central to diversifying income and ensuring the organisation is well positioned to secure future investment as new projects are developed.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will develop and grow a new trusts and foundations income stream from the ground up. They will build a pipeline of prospective funders, shape emerging ideas into fundable opportunities, and lead on high quality applications that support the organisation’s future projects. Working collaboratively across directorates, they will cultivate strong funder relationships and establish the systems needed for sustainable, long‑term income growth.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Strategy
- Lead the development of a new trusts and foundations income stream, building a sustainable portfolio of prospective, warm, and active funders.
- Create and maintain a structured pipeline that clearly maps cultivation, application, and stewardship stages.
- Establish effective systems, processes, and tools for researching, tracking, and managing all funding opportunities.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify future fundable projects and shape them into compelling propositions.
- Develop annual trusts and foundations workplans and income forecasts aligned to organisational priorities.
Prospecting and Research
- Identify and research new trust, foundation, and statutory funders, prioritising those with the strongest alignment to RLSS UK’s mission and strategic framework.
- Identify creative ways to engage new funders and build early relationships, even before projects are fully developed.
- Stay informed about new trust and foundation funding opportunities and broader sector developments and funder priorities, to strengthen the fundraising strategy.
Bid Writing and Proposal Development
- Develop high quality, persuasive, and tailored funding applications that clearly articulate the need and potential impact.
- Ensure all proposals clearly articulate the need, planned impact, and align with funder requirements and priorities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Education, Commercial Services, Finance and the wider Income Generation and Engagement team to develop credible cases for support, project budgets and clear anticipated impact.
- Identify the most appropriate approach for each funder, including opportunities for multi‑year grants and strategic partnerships.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
- Cultivate strong, positive relationships with funders, ensuring personalised, timely and impact focused stewardship for all supporters.
- Provide excellent donor care, responding promptly to enquiries and ensuring funders feel informed, valued, and connected to RLSS UK’s mission.
- Represent RLSS UK confidently in funder meetings, presentations, and networking events to strengthen long term support.
Reporting and Evaluation
- Monitor and report on trusts and foundations fundraising performance against KPIs and targets, reporting on performance to the Director of Income Generation and Engagement, Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM.
- Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure future projects can deliver strong, funder‑ready impact reporting.
- Collaborate with internal teams to collect evidence of impact and evaluate programme performance.
- Support audit processes related to restricted funding alongside the Finance team.
- Use data-driven insights and KPIs to evaluate and refine strategies for maximum impact and return on investment.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Act as an ambassador for the Income Generation & Engagement directorate, supporting a culture of collaboration, learning and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- Create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Proven experience in securing and managing trusts, foundations, or similar institutional funding.
- Comfortable working in an environment where systems, processes, and programmes are being built from the ground up.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems.
- Strong strategic thinking coupled with hands on delivery.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals, cases for support and impact reports.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of return on investment (ROI) and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and value of fundraising activity.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
- A collaborative approach to working across teams and engaging stakeholders.
- Experience of developing or significantly growing a trusts and foundations pipeline.
- Ability to work confidently with financial information, including project budgets and restricted funding.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
- Understanding of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices.
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Experience securing multi-year or six-figure grants from trusts, foundations, or statutory bodies.
- Experience of establishing monitoring, evaluation, or impact frameworks that meet funder requirements.
- Understanding of water safety, education, youth engagement, community development or related fields.
- Experience working in a small team or start‑up environment or programme development.
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning.
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Income Generation and Engagement Team
Closing Date – 5.00pm, Tuesday 17th March 2026
Interview Date – Wednesday 25th March 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Senior New Business Manager, you will lead the new business function of our high-performing and ambitious Corporate Partnerships team. You will be responsible for driving new corporate income by identifying, cultivating and securing major partnerships. You will lead all new business activity with the New Business Manager, from proactive outreach and developing compelling propositions to successfully negotiating and onboarding new partners.
Working closely with teams across the Charity and The Royal Marsden, you will create partnership proposals that align corporate objectives with those of the Charity. You will also lead long‑term strategic planning of the function, support the development of our Corporate Partnerships Board, and ensure the highest standards of reporting, forecasting and data management.
This is a highly visible and impactful role, ideal for someone who combines creativity, commercial insight and strategic thinking with a passion for building relationships that create meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the New Business function, building a strong pipeline and securing high‑value, multi‑year corporate partnerships.
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Drive income growth, meeting ambitious six‑ and seven‑figure annual and multi‑year targets while managing financial performance, budgets and forecasts.
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Develop and deliver compelling, tailored corporate propositions, collaborating across the Charity and hospital to create standout proposals and pitches.
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Support senior leadership, including maximising the value of the Corporate Partnerships Board and strengthening key internal stakeholder relationships.
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Oversee new partner onboarding, negotiating partnership agreements and ensuring a smooth transition to the Partnership Management team.
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Lead and develop the New Business Manager, providing clear direction and supporting their growth.
About you
You will be an experienced and driven partnerships specialist, with a strong track record of securing high‑value relationships in the charity or commercial sector. Confident, creative, highly proactive and a natural leader, you will bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery.
You will bring:
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Proven success in corporate fundraising or business development, ideally within the charity sector.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
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Strong negotiation and influencing ability, with experience delivering high‑impact pitches and presentations.
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Creative and strategic thinking, with a flair for writing compelling proposals.
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Strong organisational, analytical and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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A collaborative, solution‑focused approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a high‑performing team.
What we offer:
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Competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000
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Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
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Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
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27 days annual leave rising with length of service
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Training, support and development opportunities
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Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
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Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
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Opportunities for training and career development.
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe & Supported Accommodation, to providing safe, trauma-informed, survivor-led accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse including children.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, safe housing management, and compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with external partners to ensure victims are supported to remain safe, recover, and move towards longer-term housing stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled line manager with experience in general welfare advice to join Sufra NW London. In this highly rewarding role, you will oversee the delivery of services that can measurably change lives by providing quality advice and support to those most in need.
You will manage our team of advice staff and volunteers to deliver high quality advice, information and welfare support to guests on a range of topics including benefits, housing, debt and immigration issues. An additional focus will be on establishing clear pathways for referring guests to external services, and managing volunteers to triage, signpost and refer guests to other forms of welfare support.
The advice team consists of paid staff and support volunteers. This year will be dedicated to consolidation of the service, ensuring that we are fulfilling our core mission to the highest standards. We are also hoping to launch our immigration advice service, providing guests with a first point of contact for their immigration needs and smooth referral pathways to specialist advice.
Finally, our OpenARMs programme will be launching workshops for our refugee and asylum seeker communities.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, especially Head of Advice at Sufra to support the implementation of new initiatives, and the expansion of our information and advice services to enhance our efficiency and impact.
The post holder will be a highly articulate and proactive individual with good welfare advice knowledge, 3+ years delivery experience in managing a charity team, strong service management skills, as well as experience managing staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have up-to date knowledge of the welfare system, immigration and safeguarding protocols. They must also have demonstrable experience using a case management system, adhering to advice standards and be able to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends if necessary. As this is a frontline role, you will be required to work on site at least 2 days per week.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
• Excellent annual leave entitlement0
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service benefit
• Flexible working
• Opportunities for training and professional development
To apply for this role, please submit a CV, Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found here. As part of your covering letter, please answer the following questions:
1. The advice manager may have appointments with guests and a small case load. How would
you foresee managing your time effectively between this work and management of the
team?
2. What would be your priorities in ensuring a well-functioning, effective, advice service?
3. The advice team is spread out across different sites, often working remotely. How would
you ensure effective communication?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. With a newly integrated Partnerships Team and an ambitious £5m appeal ahead, Acorns is now seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive high-value corporate new business and secure strategic partnerships that deliver long-term income growth.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, this is a senior corporate new business role focused on identifying, cultivating and converting strategic prospects into multi-year partners. You will own and drive a c.£1m new business pipeline, lead senior-level engagement including C-suite conversations, and secure six-figure+ partnerships aligned to Acorns’ strategic priorities.
If you thrive on making things happen, enjoy research and relationship-building, and want to make a big difference quickly, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a proactive, confident fundraiser with a strong conversion rate and the energy to lead Acorns’ new business push.
As Senior Business Development Manager, you will:
- Identify and engage companies for multi-year strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year agreements, sponsorship and cause-related marketing
- Own and manage a robust new business pipeline of circa £1m, ensuring accurate forecasting, progression and conversion
- Secure high-value corporate partnerships, including stock generation and innovative fundraising initiatives
- Build and influence relationships at senior level, including C-suite stakeholders
- Work closely with the Partnerships and Community teams to ensure smooth transition of new partners into account management
- Line manage the Business Development Manager and drive performance against agreed targets
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven corporate fundraising or business development experience within a charity or commercial setting
- Track record of securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and C-suite leaders
- Experience operating in a targeted, commercially focused environment
- Commercial awareness, including experience of budgets, forecasting and ROI analysis
- Experience managing contractual agreements and working within GDPR and fundraising compliance frameworks
- Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and reporting
- Line management experience
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the CSR and ESG landscape and corporate partnership trends
- Experience of cause-related marketing and sponsorship activation
- Familiarity with regional corporate networks and fundraising landscape
- Experience supporting major appeals or high-profile campaign activity
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes/cover letter section to share any additional relevant information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – w/c 30 March (TBC)
Round 2 interviews – Thursday 9 April
About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’) As a result, the Spear Partner Fundraising Manager role requires raising funds for both churches and charitable trusts.
About the role
Spear is an exciting time of growth, as we expand our work nationwide. You will play a pivotal role in equipping new and existing Church Partners to build sustainable, thriving Spear Centres that transform young people’s lives.
With an annual fundraising target of £125k, you will combine strategic insight, relationship-building and hands-on application writing, as well fundraising advice to help Church Partners grow diverse and resilient fundraising streams. Working closely with Trustees, Church leaders and Spear’s Central teams, you will strengthen funding pipelines, unlock new opportunities and ensure partners are supported every step of the way.
Key information
- Salary: £37,000
- Contract: Full time (4 days considered) permanent. Monday – Friday with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration. Ad hoc regional travel required to deliver training and support to partner churches.
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Creative, self-motivated forward planner who exercises initiative, with the ability to prioritise workload, including working well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality fundraising applications
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to relate confidently to a range of stakeholders both, internally and externally
- Experience in fundraising, Trust and/or community fundraising desirable, with good working knowledge of other fundraising streams is desirable but not essential
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Education Trust is recruiting a Development Manager to turn evidence-led research into real-world impact for families across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to build a fundraising function from the ground up inside a respected policy organisation - with the autonomy to do it your way.
About the role
You will build and lead FET's income growth function, securing near-term unrestricted income while developing durable fundraising capacity. Your core focus is establishing a new major donor and mid-value programme and delivering a high-performing trusts and foundations pipeline.
We have streamlined administrative responsibilities so you can concentrate on what matters: income growth and donor relationships. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, who produces copy and assets for your fundraising brief.
What we are looking for
We need someone with recent, hands-on fundraising experience in a mission-led organisation who has built income, not just maintained it. Experience building a major donor pipeline is essential, along with trusts and foundations competence. You must have genuine personal alignment with FET's mission and established public positions on family policy.
The details
Salary: Up to £40,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Location: Home-based, with UK travel as required Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026
How to apply
Please read the full job description and person specification (attached) and send a CV and covering letter by 9am Monday 16 March 2026. Your covering letter should explain how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A new role, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's day-to-day finances, contracts and risk management. As a member of the senior leadership team, they will support the CEO with strategic planning. A key part of the role will include financial planning and administrative support for the charity’s fundraising efforts as part of a £6.5m conservation and renovation programme. They will lead the preparation for, and presentations at the charity’s Board and related finance committees.
The postholder will ensure that the charity’s budget and out turn are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. They will lead budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting (including management of the external audit and production of the annual report and accounts) and will support wider work programme-planning for the charity, setting the foundations for financial success and sustainability. In addition, the postholder will act as the central finance liaison with the Inns of Court of Inner and Middle Temple – TCT’s principal funders – as well as with other stakeholders, donors and cross-departmentally.
Candidates should meet the following essential criteria:
CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant
Experience in a senior/ management financial position in a charity/ not for profit
Experience of managing cash and investments.
Effective communications skills both written and oral
Excellent IT skills including MS Office and Finance Systems
About us
Temple Church is located in the Temple, City of London. Known as the “Mother Church of the Common Law”, and birthplace of Magna Carta, the Church serves the legal colleges of Inner and Middle Temple, two of the four Inns of Court responsible for calling barristers to the Bar of England and Wales.
How to apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter of not more than two A4 pages (demonstrating how you meet the role’s essential criteria) by 15th March 2026.
All appointments are subject to acceptable background checks including a basic DBS Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our team as Administration Manager. As Manager of a small team of administration assistants, you will play a crucial role in coordinating administrative support across our Perth and Aberdeen offices, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation by providing support across several of the charity’s functions including fundraising, finance, marketing and operations.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar office or administration management role, ideally within the charity sector. They will be proactive in building positive relationships across the charity and will be confident managing projects, budgets and external suppliers. They will have experience of using CRM systems in a fundraising context, be solutions-focused and have a strong commitment to our mission.
This role will be based from our headquarters at Perth Airport, and occasional travel to our Aberdeen base will be required. SCAA supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements—our current approach typically includes two office days per week for those working on a hybrid basis. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
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Proven experience in administrative management or office management roles.
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Knowledge of how CRM systems operate.
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Strong understanding of data protection (GDPR), confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
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Experience managing administrative systems, processes, and office infrastructure.
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Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement.
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Experience supervising or line managing staff or volunteers.
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Familiarity with CRM databases, HR systems, and basic IT troubleshooting.
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Experience of working with external IT suppliers and managing contracts of this type.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Confident user of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word).
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Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
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Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
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Effective decision making and ability to work independently.
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Adaptable.
Desirable
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Experience working in a charity, nonprofit, or values driven organisation.
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Experience of providing administrative support to a team of active and busy fundraisers.
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Knowledge of the requirements to deliver PCI compliance.
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Health & Safety knowledge, including risk assessments or trained Fire/First Aid certification.
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Experience developing or improving administrative systems.
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Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
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Experience of Donorflex.
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Project management experience or relevant certification.
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Advanced Excel or database skills.
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Ability to deliver training to staff or volunteers on processes or systems.
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Hard working and goal orientated.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Selection Process
Interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing the 30th March 2026.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Monday 16th March 2026.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: NJC Point 31 - £25,062.60 per annum (FTE £41,771)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Days: To be worked over 3-4 days; one day must include a full day on a Monday (core hours are worked between 8am - 10am and 4pm - 6pm Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent contract, subject to funding and the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
Responsible to: Director of Finance and Resources
Place of work: In person at Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN
Make a difference. Shape our future. Join Salford CVS.
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to play a key role in strengthening the financial leadership and sustainability of Salford CVS as we continue to grow our programmes and impact across the city.
This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to use their financial expertise to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Salford - and contribute to an organisation with a long and proud 100‑year history of making a difference.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and values‑driven team, working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources to ensure our financial systems, processes and reporting remain robust, accurate and fit for the future.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in charity finance, management accounts and financial reporting
- Knowledge of fund accounting and internal financial controls
- Experience of UK payroll processes
- Excellent accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using financial systems (Aqilla/Sharperlight desirable)
- A proactive, solution‑focused approach
- Experience supporting others through line management
If you care about your work, enjoy improving systems, and want to support Salford’s vibrant VCSE sector, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply
Please download and complete our application form via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews: In person on Tuesday 24th or Thursday 26th March (PM)
This pivotal role will shape how our 120 colleagues grow, develop and thrive — helping us build a motivated, skilled and kingdom-focused team. As our Learning & Engagement Manager, you'll design and deliver impactful learning programmes, create clear development pathways, champion employee voice, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, bringing your skills and experience to deliver our mission to help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
Learning and development
- Responsible for creating and implementing a programme to identify training and development needs across Stewardship, using assessment and analysis tools.
- Systematically supporting individuals to develop their personal learning plans and help identify learning opportunities to support this.
- Embed competencies and behaviours into job roles to improve recruitment and performance processes.
- Mapping all learning across the organisation to create clear learning pathways and opportunities for progression
- Identify and investigate learning methods, and create recommendations to facilitate training, learning and development for individuals and teams.
- Work proactively with team leaders to prioritise learning & development, designing and creating training programmes which are team or group specific.
- Design and implement innovative ways of encouraging informal learning across Stewardship and creating a framework to ensure this becomes a core part of organisational culture.
- Develop and organise ongoing training for line managers to support them to lead effectively and in line with servant leadership behaviours.
- Create high quality and accessible guidance to ensure all colleagues are accessing a full range of benefits and opportunities to learn, grow and develop while at Stewardship.
- Facilitate and deliver training to staff, with support from other PC&P members or LT. For example, on equality & diversity, or coaching skills etc.
- Monitoring and reporting on learning expenditure, working closely with team leaders to ensure learning targets are being met.
Employee engagement
- Lead on developing our employee listening opportunities:
- Planning, implementation, analysis, presentation and follow up of our regular staff pulse surveys, working with team leaders to implement findings.
- Create a programme of listening at key moments of the employee lifecycle, e.g. returning to work after maternity leave, exit interviews, through probation etc.
- Facilitate and work with other staff to deliver topic-led consultations, gathering insights on specific areas.
- Oversee the exploration and development of an employee forum to strengthen employee voice. Working to develop terms of reference, organise meetings, and facilitate speakers and feedback.
- Evaluate the impact of activities using a range of evidence and metrics to identify insights, trends and patterns.
- Working with the Head of PC&P to identify, implement and roll out any appropriate software to underpin employment engagement and learning.
You will have:
- At least three years experience in a learning and development role, preferably at a management level.
- Experience of leading and implementing learning initiatives within organisations and have a passion to support colleagues to embed learning and grow in their role.
- Good knowledge of learning theories, and experience of applying these within the organisational context.
- Experience of delivering learning initiatives to individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of establishing a range of employee voice channels, and ability to evaluate findings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to your own personal development and learning.
Occupational Requirement (OR): As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
- Active membership of local church congregation.
- An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



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Want to make a difference to local lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams. (Paragraph)
Being a Finance Manager at St Wilfrid's
Full time 37.5 hours per week | 12 months fixed term contract - possibility to become permanent | Mainly office based with some home-working flexibility
We’re looking for a skilled and values‑driven Finance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, controls, payroll oversight and compliance for both the charity and trading company. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll ensure financial information is accurate, timely and meaningful.
You will also lead and develop a small, dedicated Finance team.
This is a time of transformation for us, with a new Finance Director joining and with plans to change our Finance system over the coming year. As a result, we’re looking to appoint a fixed term Finance Manager for 12 months, with the possibility to extend or become permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce timely monthly management accounts
- Lead year‑end processes and support statutory accounts preparation
- Coordinate and support organisation‑wide budgeting
- Provide financial guidance to managers and budget holders
- Oversee payroll and pensions compliance
- Manage cashflow, reconciliations and financial controls
- Lead on VAT, Gift Aid and internal audits
- Line‑manage and develop Finance team members
- Support system improvements and digital developments
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Strong financial management experience, ideally in a charity setting
- Excellent technical understanding of accounting and financial controls
- Experience with financial systems (Sage 200c desirable)
- Confident communicator, able to explain finance clearly
- Collaborative, supportive and aligned with our values
- Experience leading a team
- Right to work in the UK
Please visit out website careers page for more details and to view the job description.
What we offer you
We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:
- Annual Leave - 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 33) plus bank holidays with an option to Buy/sell Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme or continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership
- Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Subsidised food - Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
- Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
How to Apply
Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact us.
Please note the closing date for this role is 22 March, however this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email, call, or visit us in person – ask at Reception for HR.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces‑related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a skilled and committed HR Manager to join our team in Swindon,with a strong focus on:
- International payroll (including EOR and COR arrangements)
- Global policy development and compliance
- Hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle
This role is a great fit for someone who combines strategic HR thinking with the confidence to manage operational complexities across multiple countries. You’ll work closely with our International HR Director and collaborate with teams in the UK,
USA, and other regions where we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee international payroll and contract management
- Lead global HR policy review and compliance
- Support recruitment, onboarding, ER, and staff engagement initiatives
- Provide HR guidance to managers across departments and regions
What We’re Looking For:
- Solid experience in a generalist HR role with international scope
- Practical knowledge of EOR/COR arrangements and cross-border employment law
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Active Bible-believing Christian, engaged in local church life (this is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)
Desirable:
- CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent experience
- Background in charity, missions, or international development
- Familiarity with safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunity to use your HR expertise to make a real impact
- Friendly and faith-filled workplace culture
- Be part of a growing international ministry supporting suffering Christians
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.


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Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
This is a pivotal moment for the Key Relationships function as a newly formalised Events & Operations hub is established, with donor-facing events and the operational systems and processes that underpin high-value fundraising being brought together into a cohesive function. This integrated approach will ensure outstanding donor experiences alongside robust infrastructure to support pipeline management, forecasting, reporting and income growth.
We are looking for an exceptional Events & Operations Manager to lead this new hub, manage a team of two staff, and shape how events and operational infrastructure work together to support Major Donor, Trusts & Foundations, Legacy and Key Influencer programmes.
This role will suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and who takes genuine satisfaction in shaping a new role around the needs of the team. The postholder will be confident operating in ambiguity, able to take the lead in defining processes, and proactive in establishing clear, effective ways of working.
As Events & Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead the newly established Events & Operations hub within the Key Relationships team, managing and developing a team of two staff while actively delivering across both functions
- Plan, design and deliver high-quality donor-facing events, taking full ownership from briefing and creative concept through to meticulous execution and evaluation
- Deliver capital campaign ask events, donor networking events and supporter access moments for the key relationships team
- Work closely Team Heads to ensure events meet their objectives and are delivered to a high standard
- Work with Executive Directors to ensure they are well briefed when speaking at or attending events
- Lead on systems, infrastructure and compliance including CRM oversight, data integrity, GDPR, income reconciliation, forecasting, reporting and dashboarding in partnership with Finance and Data teams
- Oversee prospect research, pipeline management and performance tracking to ensure the operational backbone is in place for the Key Relationships team to be effective and drive income growth
- This is a hands-on leadership role that will actively deliver across events and operations while leading and developing others
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality donor or stakeholder events across in-person, hybrid and digital formats, with clear evidence of aligning events to cultivation and stewardship objectives
- Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, meet deadlines, maintain high standards of detail and manage budgets effectively
- Demonstrable experience working in an operations or support role, with responsibility for coordinating systems, processes and infrastructure that underpin fundraising or relationship management activity
- Proven ability to design, improve and embed efficient, compliant systems and processes, including gift administration, data integrity, income reconciliation and structured pipeline management
- Strong experience using CRM databases or similar platforms, maintaining accurate data, overseeing data quality and confidently learning new systems and reporting tools
- Experience of leading and supporting others within a small team, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture while remaining comfortable with hands-on delivery
- Clear evidence of working in a values-driven way, demonstrating commitment to collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning and role-modelling organisational values consistent with Greenpeace UK
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
To apply, please complete the form below and upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – Thursday 26th March
Salary: £40,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Closing Date: 19th March 2026
Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?
Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.
We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.
About the Role
- This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:
- Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
- Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
- Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.
Who We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
- A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
- Leadership of a team delivering frontline support
- Previous experience managing operational budgets
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
- A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos
Desirable experience includes:
- Managing accommodation-based services
- Existing Church partnerships across Surrey
Occupational requirement:
- This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings.
What We Offer
- Salary of £40,000 – £41,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
- Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
- A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture
For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Recruitment Timeline
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
- Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026
- First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026
- Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
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