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It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector-leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
We’re looking for a Philanthropy Assistant to join our dynamic and high-performing team. You will be directly supporting the Philanthropy, Trusts & Institutional Funding and Principal Giving fundraising teams through excellent administration and organisation skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills and be part of the team thinking creatively to achieve our strategy goals. In doing so you’ll enable War Child to support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.
The ideal candidate will be someone eager to learn about fundraising with a keen interest in growing their skills and experience and the enthusiasm to work with supporters to bring about positive change to children’s lives.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, relationship-building and key meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person and support events in London and elsewhere, as required.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Your role
This role provides administrative and coordination support across War Child's Philanthropy, Trusts & Institutional Funding and Principal Giving fundraising teams. Working with colleagues in these functions, you will help maximise our capacity to maintain and grow relationships with high value and major donors, trusts, foundations and institutional funders.
You will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of projects, campaigns and fundraising activities, enabling managers to effectively steward their portfolios and build strong donor relationships. As part of an ambitious and collaborative team, you'll play an important role in helping secure vital funding to support children affected by war.
Your responsibilities
Administration:
Support the team on general administrative tasks including (but not limited to) raising purchase orders, donation processing, income reconciliation, event liaison, venue & catering support, arranging travel and booking internal and external meetings.
Take minutes in key meetings and share action points with wider teams.
Monitor the team info email inbox and direct queries to the relevant team.
Ensure that all of team documents, reports and event documents are correctly filed on the War Child internal system for easy reference for the Fundraising Team.
Research:
Lead on the research of new prospects to prepare fundraisers ahead of donor meetings or donors attending events (including creating event biographies).
Conduct due diligence and ethical screening of prospective donors, partners and funding opportunities in line with War Child’s due diligence policy, identifying and assessing reputational, ethical and legal risks.
Provide administrative and coordination support to the Philanthropy team to help deliver donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation activities that contribute to achieving income targets, including supporting lapsed donor re-engagement.
Lead on the research of existing donors, foundation’s trustees and institutional donor staff to understand their networks and to maximise their potential across the Fundraising teams.
Communications and Events:
Support the team to ensure communications with donors and partners are categorised, updated and stored accurately on War Child’s database, Salesforce and use Dot Digital/Salesforce to send automated comms.
Support on the creation of donor communications which includes (but is not limited to) creating event programmes, event proposal documents, event invitations and donor impact reports/proposals.
Support the Philanthropy team in particular on event planning and event delivery including supporting the admin tasks for War Child’s flagship gala, The Wassail, held in December.
Represent War Child with commitment and enthusiasm to build new relationships and contacts for War Child, supporting colleagues to ensure that new prospects are followed up and their interest capitalised on.
Develop strong relationships and maintain excellent communication channels with other teams and departments across War Child.
Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy discussion and decisions that will be beneficial to the development of fundraising activities.
Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Integrity & Safeguarding Policies.
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All staff are expected to actively contribute to this by embedding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their day-to-day work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, partners, and supporters.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are:
Someone with a keen interest in relationship-based fundraising.
An interest in (or ideally some experience of) supporting public/private events from creation, through planning and to event delivery.
Take a proactive approach to communication by seeking clarification when needed, escalating risks or challenges promptly, and keeping managers informed where priorities conflict or support is required.
Able to undertake detail-oriented administrative tasks efficiently and to a high-quality standard.
Familiar with managing your workload to meet deadlines, manage priorities and hit targets.
Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to design clear, engaging and professional presentations, proposals, reports (preferably on Canva).
Ability to undertake basic analysis of data for research and screening purposes.
Highly adept at using and managing Outlook calendars and inboxes, including those that are not your own.
A competent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
A true team player, able to maintain effective and collaborative working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Able to get up to speed with fundraising regulation and GDPR, and its implications for fundraising policy and practice.
Able to use or effectively get up to speed with SharePoint and Salesforce quickly.
Naturally discreet and highly trustworthy.
Able to attend the London office for meetings and events, and to support events, including some occasional evenings or weekends (time off in lieu provided).
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 8-month fixed term
Hours: 20 per week (flexible across the week)
Location: Remote or hybrid working at our head office in Aldgate, London (depending on preference)
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Dementia UK’s Mass Participation team is growing! We are looking for a Challenge Events Assistant to join us for an 8-month fixed term contract to support the delivery of additional own place runners as a result of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon.
Working closely with our Challenge Events Executives and Assistants, you will primarily support the day-to-day delivery of our London Marathon activity. You’ll be a key point of contact for supporters, communicating regularly by phone, email and SMS, providing excellent stewardship and helping with the administration and logistics of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon. You’ll also support with activity across the wider Challenge Events program.
Whilst the Mass Participation team come to our head office in Aldgate, London twice a week, we have flexible working arrangements for this role, so you can choose to be remote or hybrid. Some flexibility will be needed to travel to the office nearer the time of the 2027 London Marathon and to attend the event to support event logistics.
We are looking for you to be organised, enthusiastic and detail-focused, and have strong administrative and customer service skills. You’ll be confident communicating by phone, email and SMS, comfortable working with databases and data, and able to prioritise a varied workload. Previous experience in an administrative or fundraising environment would be an advantage, but most importantly, you’ll bring a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
If you would like to be part of a collaborative team delivering an exciting year of challenge events and have the opportunity to develop your fundraising and supporter stewardship experience, whilst helping our supporters make a difference for families affected by dementia, then apply now.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Finance team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, helping to ensure supporter donations and charitable funds are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance team plays a crucial role across the organisation, working collaboratively with fundraising, research and operational colleagues to provide accurate financial information, safeguard charity funds and maximise the amount available to invest in pioneering Parkinson’s research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the search for a cure.
As our Accounts Officer, you will have previous experience in a finance role and be part-qualified or qualified AAT (or equivalent). You will have a good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and journals, along with strong Excel and organisational skills. A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, you will be looking to develop your career in the charity sector while applying your skills to a cause that changes lives. You will require excellent communication and relationship-building skills as you will work with colleagues across the organisation and be the first point of contact for finance queries. Working as an effective member of our Finance team, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information with discretion and supporting the production of management information that helps drive informed decision-making across the charity.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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Start your fundraising career with a leading national anti-prejudice charity and help build the relationships that make our work possible.
Gain hands-on experience across trusts, donors, events and fundraising operations while developing valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven team.
The Anne Frank Trust UK empowers young people to challenge all forms of prejudice through education and dialogue. We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our Development Team and play a key role in supporting the fundraising activity that enables our work to reach thousands of young people each year.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into fundraising or the charity sector. You do not need extensive fundraising experience. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. In return, you will receive hands-on training, mentoring from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.
As Fundraising Assistant, you will support all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement. From processing donations and managing supporter records to helping deliver events, steward donors and support trust and foundation fundraising, you will gain broad experience across multiple fundraising disciplines. As your confidence develops, you will have the opportunity to contribute to funding applications and manage smaller grant requests independently.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting donor visits, fundraising events and school engagement opportunities, while helping to ensure our supporters receive an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey with the Trust.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn. If you enjoy building relationships, are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and want to be part of an organisation committed to equality, diversity and youth empowerment, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a strong foundation in fundraising while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that helps empower young people create across the UK to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
SALARY: £28,860 (Includes London Weighting)
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Usually Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm.
4 days out of 5 (Monday to Thursday) in the office in London.
Occasional work required outside usual time for events with Time Off In Lieu provided.
Office Based – with a day to work from home and occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
BENEFITS: The postholder will be entitled to the Trust’s standard benefits, pro-rated where applicable, and subject to scheme rules and eligibility. These include: 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays in England and Wales and any additional discretionary closure days in December; contributory pension (10% total: 5% employee/ 5% employer) with option to increase to 17% (7% employee, 10% employer) post-probation; cycle to work scheme; Employee Assistance Programme
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Maintain and update the fundraising database, ensuring supporter records are accurate, complete and up to date.
· Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, emails and receipts in line with donor stewardship standards.
· Manage Gift Aid administration, including data checks, record maintenance and submission processes.
· Provide administrative support to Fundraising Officers, including diary management, meeting scheduling and preparation of briefing materials.
· Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, donor visits and receptions.
· Coordinate donor and community representative visits to schools in collaboration with the Education Team.
· Assist with the preparation of fundraising reports, presentations and internal documentation.
· Support general department administration to ensure the smooth running of the fundraising function.
· Conduct basic prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities.
· Prepare supporting documents, budgets and attachments for grant applications.
· Maintain accurate records of application deadlines, reporting requirements, funding decisions and income forecasts.
· Assist with drafting sections of funding applications and reports.
· Support the management of smaller grant applications and reports, with the opportunity to lead applications of up to approximately £5,000 as experience develops.
· Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure officers are supported to meet all requirements.
· Prepare thank-you letters, impact updates and other donor communications.
· Support the administration and delivery of the organisation’s Patrons Programme.
· Assist with donor stewardship activities and ensure timely follow-up actions are completed.
· Support the tracking and management of donor journeys in collaboration with the Communications team.
· Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and stewardship activity on the fundraising database.
· Help ensure donors receive a positive and consistent experience across all engagement touchpoints.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· An interest in fundraising, philanthropy or the wider charity sector.
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Good administrative skills and confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
· A proactive, reliable and positive approach to work.
· Willingness to learn, accept feedback and develop professionally.
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
· An understanding of and interest in fundraising, donor stewardship or supporter engagement.
· Experience using a CRM, fundraising database or supporter management system.
· Experience supporting events or coordinating projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with relevant stakeholders.
· Ability to use initiative, problem solve and be a team player.
· Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
· Excellent presentation skills.
VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
· Enthusiasm for Anne Frank, the Trust’s work including our commitment to youth empowerment.
· A deeply held belief in equality and diversity with a willingness to learn.
·A commitment to helping young people recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
· Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK and work evenings and weekends when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Educated to at least degree level or equivalent, ideally with a relevant professional qualification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Enhanced DBS check on appointment
The application process is submitting your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the Anne Frank Trust UK (no more than 1,000 words).
Please upload your CV and Cover Letter via the Charity Job portal.
The closing date is 28th August but we reserve the right to close the posting early if enough suitable candidates are found.
First stage interviews will take place in person in our London office on Monday 14th or Wednesday 16th September with a second stage in person interview to follow.
Learning from Anne Frank and the Holocaust, we empower young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice.
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Individual Giving and Legacies Manager
Fundraising & Engagement | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days)
Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2029 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for an experienced, proactive Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to launch and lead our public fundraising portfolio, deepen supporter relationships and help grow sustainable income.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraising leader who can develop and deliver our Individual Giving and Legacies programme, spanning legacies, membership, regular giving, lottery, appeals, publications, merchandise, Gift Aid, in-memory giving and supporter care. You will be able to balance planning with delivery, using data-driven insight to acquire, retain, upgrade and reactivate supporters while building a positive team culture where your team members feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.
Important Information
· This is a UK-based role
· Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
· We are unable to offer sponsorship
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026 at 09:00 (BST)
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please see contact details within our EDI statement attached below this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application deadline: Sunday 30th August 2026, 23:59.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 4th September 2026, with an additional interview date on Tuesday 8 September 2026 if required.
For full job description and person specification, please see the attached documents.
Our values
Tackling homelessness requires systemic and societal change. Person-centred support helps people achieve better outcomes. Evidence and learning guide better decisions. When communities have a voice and take action, we can build stronger futures together.
Curiosity guides us to listen and understand the context, community needs and political environment.
Creativity drives us to remain open-minded and tailor solutions with fresh thinking.
Collaboration is key; we build relationships to strengthen our mission.
Tenacity ensures that we pursue lasting change with determination and patience.
Job Summary
As our Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser, you will build meaningful relationships with businesses, community organisations and local people across Bristol, generating sustainable income and long-term support through corporates, community fundraising and events.
You will secure long-term, mutually beneficial income from the corporate sector across a range of disciplines and formats, including long-term partnerships, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship. You will develop and secure new partnerships with Bristol's businesses, while nurturing and account managing existing partnerships.
Alongside this, the Fundraiser will grow support within the local community by developing relationships with organisations such as clubs, schools and faith groups. You will also encourage individuals, groups and organisations to support Caring in Bristol through community fundraising initiatives and events.
The Corporate & Community Partnerships Fundraiser will be responsible for researching key prospective sectors, companies and organisations, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Public Fundraising Manager. You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.
Personal Specification
We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferrable skills and an ability to apply themselves in a new context.
Essential
Desirable
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is seeking a Fundraising Assistant ASAP until mid November, to support the fundraising team at well known charity, full time, with 2dpw in the office.
About the Role:
As Fundraising Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and supporter care support to the fundraising team, ensuring accurate records, smooth processes and timely responses. You will help coordinate event logistics, maintain up-to-date fundraising data, and play a key role in delivering a professional and positive journey for all supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
Desirable Skills:
Qualifications:
If you are a detail-focused administrator with a passion for supporter care and fundraising, this temporary role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute—apply now to be considered.
Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working – Alton office minimum two days per week
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Hybrid working, supportive and collaborative team environment, contribute to improving the lives of people affected by kidney disease
We are searching for a Fundraising Assistant to join their Events and Community team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative, fundraising and event support, helping to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and ensuring the smooth running of community fundraising activities.
The role will involve working with fundraisers and volunteers, maintaining accurate supporter records, coordinating fundraising materials, assisting with events, and leading a research project to identify future fundraising opportunities. This position would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, is highly organised, and is passionate about supporting a worthwhile cause.
To be successful as the Community Fundraising Assistant, you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3044AJ
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector; you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you to find the right opportunity.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
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Digital Fundraising Assistant
£115.86 per day + £19.22 daily holiday pay (PAYE) | 4-Month Contract | Remote (UK-based)
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a respected UK charity to recruit a Digital Fundraising Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy fundraising team, supporting the delivery of engaging digital fundraising campaigns and providing an excellent experience for supporters. You'll play a key role in helping to deliver digital fundraising activity, managing supporter communications and ensuring campaigns run smoothly from start to finish.
The Role
As the Digital Fundraising Assistant, you will:
Support the planning, delivery and administration of digital fundraising campaigns and virtual fundraising activities.
Help manage supporter communications across email, social media and other digital channels.
Create and schedule engaging digital content to promote fundraising campaigns and encourage participation.
Provide excellent supporter care, responding to fundraising enquiries and ensuring supporters feel valued throughout their journey.
Assist with digital marketing activity, monitoring campaign performance and identifying opportunities to improve engagement.
Maintain and update supporter records within the CRM, ensuring accurate data management.
Coordinate fundraising resources, supporter packs and recognition materials where required.
Support relationships with internal teams, volunteers and external partners to ensure campaigns are delivered successfully.
Assist with financial administration, including processing invoices and tracking expenditure.
Keep up to date with digital fundraising trends and contribute new ideas to enhance future campaigns.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
Experience supporting fundraising, marketing or digital campaigns, ideally within the charity sector.
An understanding of digital fundraising and supporter engagement.
Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
Experience managing social media content across a range of platforms.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate supporter data.
A collaborative approach and a passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences.
What's on Offer
£115.86 per day plus £19.22 daily holiday pay (PAYE).
4-month contract.
Fully remote working (UK-based).
The opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive fundraising team.
The chance to contribute to meaningful work within a respected UK charity.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
The Process
If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the "Apply Now" button.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Community Fundraising Assistant – East
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - East, to join our Income Generation and Development team.
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack below.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT)
Finance and Fundraising Manager
Salary: £35,000–£45,500 FTE, pro rata
Hours: 14–21 hours per week
Location: Bethnal Green / hybrid
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding and probation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About WIT
Women’s Inclusive Team is a community-led charity in Tower Hamlets. We work with women, children, young people and families, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, to improve wellbeing, widen opportunities and strengthen local voices.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Finance and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Management Team.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining charity finance with fundraising and income development. You will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and provide clear information to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.
You will also help grow and diversify income by managing WIT’s funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and contributing to strong applications, tenders, budgets and financial narratives.
Key responsibilities
About you
You will have:
You do not need to have held an identical combined role, but you must show strong charity finance expertise alongside credible fundraising and income-development experience.
What we offer
Flexible part-time hours, hybrid working, a place on WIT’s Senior Management Team and the opportunity to help shape the future of a values-led community charity.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and brief responses to these questions. A covering letter is not required.
Closing date: 27th August 2026. We may close early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.
Further competency questions will be explored at interview; no lengthy written task is planned.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work evidence and pre-employment checks. A DBS check may be required.
WIT welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
Harris Hill is looking for an Events Assistant for 12 weeks, working 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days at home, for a London based charity.
About the Role:
You will support the end-to-end coordination of events, ensuring logistics, administration, and on-the-day operations run efficiently. Working closely with the events team, you’ll help manage vendors, prepare documentation, and provide hands-on support during live events to maintain high standards and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with planning and scheduling event activities, timelines, and logistics.
* Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm bookings, deliveries, and service requirements.
* Prepare and maintain event documentation, including run sheets, contact lists, and checklists.
* Support event registration processes, guest lists, and attendee communications.
* Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and updating event records.
* Provide on-the-day event support, including set-up, signage, registration desks, and guest assistance.
* Liaise with venue staff to ensure room layouts, equipment, and catering are delivered as agreed.
* Help with post-event wrap-up, including collating feedback, photos, and basic reporting.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience supporting events, with exposure to planning and coordination activities.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders.
* Solid administrative and office skills, including accurate data entry and document management.
* Comfortable working on-site at events, including occasional early starts or late finishes.
* High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working on corporate or public events in London.
* Familiarity with basic event management tools or CRM systems.
* Experience handling guest registration and check-in processes.
* Knowledge of event health and safety considerations and procedures.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs or equivalent as a minimum, including English and Maths.
* Further education in Events Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field preferred.
* Any short courses or certificates in event planning or coordination would be an advantage.
If you’re an organised, hands-on events professional looking for a temporary role in London, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to support the delivery of high-quality events and build valuable experience.
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Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities
Office management and administration
Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.
Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services.
Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices.
Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support.
Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate.
Facilities, health and safety
Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy.
Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities.
Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed.
Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required.
Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance.
Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate.
Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.
IT and Systems
Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements.
Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support.
Order IT equipment as needed with external support.
Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.
Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group.
Organisational administration
Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials.
Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation.
Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings.
Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.
Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff.
General
Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant.
Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.
Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way
Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors.
We want to:
create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment
encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation
ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths
promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do
encourage collaboration and working together.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working in a busy office or administrative role.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.
Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working.
Desirable
Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings.
Experience coordinating health and safety administration.
Experience supervising volunteers.
Knowledge of facilities management.
Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
Why join Groundswell?
Key Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
5% employer pension
Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members
Culture
Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction
Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.
Application and Interview Process
Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.
Application
To apply please follow this link:
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating:
How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above
Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.
You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.
Pre-employment checks
The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying.
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To provide support to the small Finance and Administration team at Heart Research UK.
The role is office based and for 22.5 hours per week, with working pattern to be agreed but must include Friday morning.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Assist the team in maintaining accounting records for both the Charity and the Trading Company
· Purchase Invoices – obtain relevant authorisation, code and process invoices onto Xero, produce and send remittance slips
· Process staff expenses onto Xero
· Create and upload payments on bank account
· Process all credit card transactions onto Xero
· Process expenses
· Arrange set up of new standing orders, direct debits and other regular payments
· Input any other income or expenditure onto bank as required
· To assist in uploading regular donations to Beacon
· Create sales invoices as required and maintain sales ledger
· Credit control – periodic review outstanding balances and chase overdue amounts
· Undertake general administration tasks including call handling, sending out mail and issuing temporary parking passes.
· Cover reception area in the absence of receptionist
· Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested
Person Specification
HRUK is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
You will be proactive, resourceful and a great team player.
You will be an excellent communicator to a variety of audiences.
You will have a genuine interest in the charity sector and a shared commitment to HRUK’s culture and values.
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
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