Area fundraising manager jobs in City of london, england
The role
The London Clinic is at a pivotal moment in the growth of its philanthropy programme, with increasing ambition and collaboration with Northwestern Medicine driving a new phase of development.
The Head of Philanthropy Operations will be central to delivering this transformation. This role provides both strategic and hands-on leadership to build the operational infrastructure, governance and processes that underpin a high-performing fundraising function in a complex healthcare environment.
Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and senior stakeholders, you will turn strategy into action, strengthening systems, improving gift management and reporting and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
This is a role for an action-oriented individual, someone highly organised, tenacious and comfortable with ambiguity and who takes ownership and sees things through. You will bring experience from within the fundraising arena, with a strong understanding of the operational requirements that underpin successful philanthropic programmes.
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Key Duties
- Lead the development of the operational infrastructure, systems and governance that underpin a high-performing philanthropy programme.
- Translate fundraising strategy into effective delivery, building processes that support donor engagement, stewardship and growth.
- Oversee gift processing, financial tracking and reporting, working closely with finance to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Develop and embed policies, due diligence and governance frameworks to support ethical and sustainable fundraising.
- Build strong relationships across clinical, operational and senior leadership teams to embed philanthropy across the organisation.
- Drive continuous improvement in systems, data management and operational performance.
- Lead and develop a small team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working within the fundraising or philanthropy sector, with a strong understanding of fundraising operations.
- Proven ability to design and implement systems, processes and governance frameworks.
- Highly organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work through ambiguity.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across complex organisations.
- Experience of CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) and using data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of compliance, governance and regulatory requirements in a fundraising or similarly regulated environment.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Travel season ticket loan
- Family friendly benefits
- A range of retail discounts
- Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £45,575 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 over video with a possible second stage in person on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Data and Insight Manager to help us build on this momentum.
Data and insight sit at the heart of our ambitious organisational strategy. They enable us to deliver meaningful, high-quality engagement with our audiences and unlock deeper understanding to drive impact, as we work to find cures for type 1 diabetes and support the community to live well until that day comes.
As Data and Insight Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our data is accurate, trusted and used effectively to inform decision-making and improve supporter engagement across the organisation.
Sitting within the Supporter Marketing & Experience team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, Marketing, Finance, IT and Supporter Care. You’ll lead on insight and segmentation, streamline processes through automation, and ensure robust compliance with data protection regulations.
This is an exciting moment to join Breakthrough T1D. We’re ready to make a step change in how we use data to maximise value and impact. If you enjoy translating complex data into clear, actionable insights – and want to improve how organisations use data to deliver outstanding supporter experiences – we’d love to hear from you.
This role offers a real opportunity to make your mark. If you’re curious about data and motivated to help drive an ambitious shift in how we use it, apply now.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Turning data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions.
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Collaborating across teams to develop and embed insight into planning and delivery.
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Using data to support delivery of supporter journeys and donor segmentation.
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Improving data quality and reliability through cleansing and validation.
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Ensuring strong data governance and GDPR compliance.
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Managing a SQL database and supporting integrations.
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Streamlining processes through automation tools like Power Automate.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
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About WasteAid
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic development programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
WasteAid promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based and inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where practices are harming the environment, economy and society.
About the Role
The Partnerships Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the CEO, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and will lead the development of high-quality fundraising and outreach that deepen engagement, grow income and strengthen relationships.
This is a senior, hands-on role involving the management of a portfolio, proposal development/writing and leading conversations with donors.
This role will line manage WasteAid’s Communications Officer (0.6 FTE).
Fundraising & Income Growth
The initial focus of this role will be to grow income from trusts and foundations and selected corporate partnerships, with priorities agreed annually.
• Implement and deliver WasteAid’s Trusts and Foundations income stream with support and collaboration from CEO and Director of Programmes.
• In collaboration with the SMT develop and implement a strategic plan to grow income from major donors, and corporate partnerships.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to shape funding priorities and develop compelling cases for support.
• Set and deliver ambitious income targets, ensuring a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio.
• Stay informed on sector trends and emerging opportunities to drive innovation in fundraising approaches.
• Ensure WasteAid’s communications outputs support our fundraising goals.
Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with our existing funder base - philanthropists, and corporate partners and develop new relationships positioning WasteAid as a leading cause in the sector.
• Undertake targeted outreach to develop new funding relationships and lead internally on incoming leads and enquiries.
• Develop and deliver tailored donor engagement and stewardship strategies and events that enhance retention and long-term investment.
• Represent WasteAid externally, leveraging networking and partnership opportunities to expand the supporter base.
• Collaborate with programme teams to articulate impact and develop compelling donor communications.
Leadership & Team Development
• Champion excellence and fundraising good practice within the wider WasteAid team ensuring a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Embed best practices in fundraising, donor stewardship, and compliance across the team.
• Adhere to good practice and WasteAid’s policies and processes in the line management of the Communications Officer.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on income performance, using insights to refine strategy and inform decision-making, working closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Person specification
Essential experience
• Proven experience of securing income from at least two of the following areas: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships or philanthropy.
• Experience of developing successful funding applications, proposals and donor reports.
• Experience of building and managing external relationships that lead to income generation or strategic partnership development.
• Experience of managing a fundraising pipeline and working to income targets.
• Experience of working collaboratively across teams to gather information and develop compelling donor communications.
Essential knowledge and skills
• Experience of fundraising in the international development, environmental or climate-related sectors.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive and tailored proposals and reports.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to monitor performance and improve fundraising activity.
• Understanding of fundraising good practice, compliance and ethical standards.
• Experience of using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Personal attribute
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a home-based role.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across a small and ambitious organisation.
• Strategic in outlook while remaining practical and delivery-focused.
• Committed to WasteAid’s mission and values.
Desirable
• Experience of developing corporate partnerships linked to sustainability, circular economy or shared-value goals.
• Experience of supporting senior leaders with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Experience of working in a small charity or growing organisation.
Success in the role
In the first 12 months, success in this role is likely to include:
• Growth in the value and quality of the fundraising pipeline
• Submission of strong, timely proposals and reports to priority funders
• Increased income from agreed fundraising streams
• Effective stewardship and relationship management of key donors and partners
• Accurate CRM records and clear internal reporting on fundraising activity and performance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
About The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic individual to support Medair UK’s engagement with trusts and foundations in the United Kingdom. Over the last 5 years income from trusts and foundations has gone from strength to strength increasing by 230% and the successful candidate will be part of the small team responsible for increasing this key area of funding. You will be an integral part of this growing Christian charity. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by driving forward our relationships with UK trusts and foundations.
About You
You will be a positive and solution focused fundraiser, ready to take initiative and embrace challenging targets. Ideally you will have experience in growing income from trust and foundations from both longstanding and new potential partners, or be able to demonstrate highly relevant transferable experience. You will be capable of compiling strong fundraising proposals; produce high quality reports; partner with financial colleagues in preparing complex budgets and financial reports. A compelling written communicator, you will have a keen understanding of the humanitarian sector, and of what motivates trusts and foundations to support this work.
Key Activity Areas
Lead Generation
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Be responsible for account management of caseload of mid-range Trusts & Foundations.
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Work collaboratively with the Engagement Manager, Engagement Support Officer and volunteers in the identification, approach and management of UK Trusts and Foundations.
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Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing relationships and applications with them through compelling communications.
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Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential trusts and foundations and develop relationships with key decision makers there
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Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships
Communications and Management
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Work towards an agreed target each year of engaged trusts and related income, both restricted project and unrestricted funds.
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Write compelling cases for support and proposals in order to secure grants
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Effectively work with internal contacts throughout the global Medair organisation in the preparation of approved proposals, reports and supporting financial and impact information
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Manage Medair’s engagement plan, initiating and delivering creative touchpoints throughout the year for all of Medair’s trust and foundation partners, as well as building relationships with trustees and representatives through video, online meetings, events and face-2-face opportunities
Planning, monitoring and pipeline management
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Maintain a good record of the application pipeline and CRM (salesforce), monitoring application output, income targets, fund allocations and reporting deadlines.
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Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform and maintaining good contact with country programmes and finance partners throughout the lifecycle of Medair UK co-funded projects.
Internal Liaison
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Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders
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Work collaboratively with finance colleagues in the preparation and approval of budgets and reports.
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Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with other fundraisers within Medair international and the affiliate offices, readily sharing proposals, reports and information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
We are Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we have helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescue hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
In 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organisations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals.
We are dedicated to changing the world for animals. We drive change with human action. We help people, communities, governments, and corporations shift behaviour, providing the right support and advocating for policy change to stem the root causes of suffering and cruelty.
Purpose of role
As the Program Manager, Media and Communications, you will support the Program Director on the design, development and implementation of communication strategies and plans to advance Humane World for Animals UK’s strategic priorities with regard to campaigns, brand-building and fundraising. You will lead on producing and delivering a content strategy for a broad range of channels to increase audience engagement. The position will support campaigns and fundraising stewardship and give strategic advice regarding social media market insights and trends in the UK digital sphere and emerging channels. This will be vital to achieve successful brand building in the UK market through impactful storytelling, campaign activations, fundraising recruitment and stewardship through compelling content on the earned channels and holistic management of thematic work.
If you are results-oriented, organised and creative and have 5+ years of experience as a media and communications professional then we would like to hear from you.
Key areas of responsibility
- Communications strategy and planning:Lead the development and delivery of storytelling and social media strategies to support the UK’s wider communications strategy.Guide public affairs, campaigns, and fundraising colleagues in ideation sessions to develop creative and impactful activations.Provide insights on digital communications trends and opportunities.
- Content creation and storytelling:Produce high-quality digital content, including video, for use on social and digital channels.Turn campaign and policy work into clear, engaging stories.Collaborate with Head Office to integrate global storytelling content.
- Social media: Plan, schedule and manage day-to-day (and occasional out-of-hours) social media activity, engaging online communities, managing paid social media advertising and delivering campaigns that support advocacy, fundraising and recruitment. Maintain the visual asset library and manage a social media volunteer.
- Influencer and partnership engagement:Identify and recruit influencers and celebrities to extend our reach and support our campaigns
- Administration: Monitor and report on performance using tools like Google Analytics and social monitoring platforms to guide continual improvement.Coordinate activities with colleagues using planning platforms.
About you
Our successful candidate will be confident, creative and positive with a proven track in media and communications roles. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of achieving significant growth and development in regard to audience reach and will take a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of delivering media and communication strategies and plans in a fast-paced environment. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective communications for our target audiences; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.
We are searching for an experienced media and communications professional to make a difference and be part of our ambitious team. If that’s you, please get in touch!
Application Instructions
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job ad.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11pm GMT. Applications without covering letters will not be considered.
You must have an existing right to work in the UK, and you must reside in the UK, to be considered for this role.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Development Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hybrid working. London or Cornwall office three days per week, home working two days per week.
Oceana UK is focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, including protecting seabed habitats, ending overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments. We fight for UK seas to get the protections they deserve through highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and directly influencing policymakers and politicians.
We are now at a pivotal moment of growth, impact, and development. We have delivered meaningful progress in our first full three years of operations, helping secure major victories to protect and restore UK seas, including protecting huge areas of our seas from industrial fishing and stopping new offshore oil and gas expansion. Working closely with our international team, we are now evolving our organisation and campaigns to deliver even greater impact in the next 3-5 years, underpinned by strengthened funder relationships.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team are based in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance. We’re proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK, and we’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
The Development Manager will manage our fundraising and partnerships portfolio, supporting the stewardship of relationships with some of the world’s biggest environmental foundations and philanthropists. They will manage new and existing relationships, prepare grant applications and reporting, and evolve our outreach to support the growth and diversification of our fundraising opportunities. The role will work closely with the Executive Director, our UK team, and our US based global development department, to secure sustainable resources to strengthen Oceana UK and help drive positive impact for our seas.
Eligible candidates should have a passion for fundraising and a track record in securing major grants and donations, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and philanthropy. They will foster strong relationships with high-level partners, co-deliver excellent funding applications and reports, and provide written and verbal updates with precision and confidence. They will demonstrate a strategic mindset, alongside strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. They must have experience in growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) from Oceana’s UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships and reporting to existing funders alongside the international development team and Executive Director. This will primarily be with trusts and foundations, individual philanthropists, and some corporate supporters.
- Manage successful grant applications and budgets, co-ordinating and collaborating with the international development team.
- Work closely with the finance, policy, communications, and campaigns team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are consulted in grant applications and reporting.
- Manage and deliver timely reporting, communications, and updates to funding partners and stakeholders.
- Manage and develop other existing UK income streams, including mass giving alongside the communications team.
- Identify, develop and manage additional UK income opportunities, including with smaller trusts and foundations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and People, and international development and budgeting teams, to manage income forecasts and grant financial reporting.
- Maintain appropriate development records and database for all UK activity.
- Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Develop and manage key fundraising and partnerships events.
- Work with Executive Director to develop our outreach with funders at international events.
- Attend and represent the UK in monthly development meetings with the international team.
- Plan and manage UK development priorities, calendar, and budget.
- Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture.
- Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation’s values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
- Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders.
- Other tasks as needed to support development and organisational objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in fundraising and development, ideally in the ocean or the environmental space (essential).
- Experience writing successful multi-year grant applications, alongside robust budgets, for trusts and foundations (essential).
- Experience managing charitable foundation relationships, delivering detailed and timely reports, and managing ongoing communications as required (essential).
- Experience managing major and corporate giving.
- Experience prospe cting, managing and analysing research on fundraising opportunities.
- Experience co-developing and diversifying fundraising opportunities.
- Good existing relationships with environmental trusts and foundations (preferred).
Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent external relationship building, including confident networking skills, and organised and positive relationships with funders outside of scheduled reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to understand and distill complex scientific issues and detailed campaigns for fundraising purposes.
- Strong focus on spotting and cultivating new institutional fundraising opportunities
- Strong internal stakeholder management, adept at involving relevant teams (leadership, campaigns, finance, international) to develop funding applications.
- Confident and proficient using CRM platforms or other grant management tools.
- Good understanding of data privacy, code of fundraising practice, and other relevant regulations.
- Strong prioritisation and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong drive to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
- Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Application Deadline: Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th May and w/c 25th May
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Statutory fundraising manager
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About the role
We’re looking for a Statutory Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our statutory income at a pivotal time for Sense. Statutory fundraising is a key growth area, and this role will shape our approach to securing funding from government bodies, lottery funders and public sector partners.
Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO, and senior colleagues across operations and finance, you’ll develop and deliver a clear statutory fundraising strategy. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to design compelling programmes, secure significant funding, and ensure excellent stewardship of our funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory fundraiser who wants to see their work directly enable high-quality, person-centred services for disabled people with complex needs.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including six-figure (and ideally seven-figure) grants.
- Lead the development of high-quality funding bids, working with senior leaders and operational teams to shape strong programme proposals.
- Manage relationships with statutory funders, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing all narrative and financial reporting.
- Take responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate financial and programme reporting.
- Stay up to date with sector developments to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Sense’s strategy.
- Develop and contribute to partnership and consortia bids with external organisations, academic institutions and service providers.
- Work collaboratively across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation to support shared goals and learning.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice and all relevant policies and procedures.
Some travel will be required to visit Sense services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
About you
You’ll be an experienced statutory fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant funding and managing funder relationships. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable with financial and impact reporting, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
You’ll bring:
- Proven success securing income from statutory and lottery funders, including six-figure grants (seven-figure desirable).
- Experience developing funding proposals aligned to organisational strategy, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Strong experience managing relationships with government and public sector funders.
- Confidence in budget setting, financial reporting and income/expenditure management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including bid and report writing.
- Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior colleagues.
Desirable experience includes:
- Working with consortia or acting as a lead grant holder.
- Knowledge of tendering, contracting or unit-pricing models.
- Experience using CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
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Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Salary£49,321.55 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £49,321.55 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1095733
Join YMCA England & Wales as our next Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving) and play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. This is your chance to lead a vibrant fundraising initiative that makes a real difference!
About Us:
At YMCA England & Wales, we uplift vulnerable young people by providing them with safe homes, vital life skills, and the support they need to thrive. We’re all about fairness, opportunity, and collective action—join us in making a difference!
Your Role:
As our Senior Fundraising Manager, you’ll develop and execute an ambitious Major Giving strategy, building strong relationships with high-net-worth donors and engaging new prospects. Get ready to innovate with Giving Circles, Development Boards, and more!
What You'll Do:
- Cultivate and grow a portfolio of major donors.
- Host exclusive events and personal meetings to engage and inspire support.
- Create compelling proposals and impact reports that resonate with supporters.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen relationships with philanthropists.
- Bring your strategic mindset to implement YMCA’s Major Giving Strategy.
About You:
You're a motivated and personable fundraising professional with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts. Your relationship management skills are top-notch, and you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable donor experiences.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a vibrant, growing fundraising team impacting young people's lives.
- Work for a charity that values collaboration and celebrates your contributions.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you’re ready to make a real impact and promote a fun, friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of young people across England & Wales!
To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


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Are you a fundraising professional looking for your next challenge?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a permanent Senior Fundraising Executive to join our Donor Development team full time.
This is a varied role where you’ll use your skills across project management, marketing and individual giving.
Salary
The salary for this position is £38,692 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of 2 days in the office per week.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
This role is known internally as Senior Individual Giving Executive (Donor Development).
Key Responsibilities
- Project manage the day-to-day delivery of cash and raffle appeals aimed at recruiting and retaining supporters.
- Planning campaigns and creating campaign briefs.
- Managing agency relationships.
This is the ideal opportunity for a fundraiser with strong project management skills to join a vibrant team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience in a fundraising role, with focus on supporter retention and acquisition.
- Experience managing and collaborating with agency partners.
- Campaign management experience.
- Strong data analytic skills.
- Experience working on multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
If you have experience delivering campaigns across direct mail, raffle and digital fundraising, then we want to hear from you.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dreams Come True is an ambitious UK charity creating life‑changing dreams for children facing serious illness, disability and poverty. Driven by impact, relationships and creativity, we work with passionate partners to turn generosity into moments that truly change lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but mighty Dream Team, to continue to build on the growth we’ve seen in Corporate Fundraising. Over the past four years, our corporate fundraising programme has grown from early foundations into a dynamic, high‑performing income stream — now generating £450,000 annually and shows no sign of slowing down.
We have recently increased the salary for this role to reflect both the success of the programme and the significant opportunity ahead. With the right person in post, there is real potential to take this work even further.
You will manage and expand an inspiring portfolio of corporate partners including The Big Table Group, BSI, Tradeweb, Individual Restaurants, Howden, and Love Holidays. Our partners are not just supporters — they are part of our extended community of “Dream makers”, helping us create life‑changing experiences for children living with serious illness, disability and poverty.
*Successful candidates will be notified by the 13th of May*
Transforming lives by bringing joy, magic, and wellbeing to deserving UK children, reminding them that their dreams and happiness matter.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is working with a wonderful charity, who seek a Public Fundraising Manager on a 3dpw basis, to cover a permanent recruitment period of up to 3 months.
Pay rate is £150 - 185 per day, with 2dpw in the office, but flexible on this. A consultancy basis of £250-300 per day mat be considered.
The post holder will be responsible for leading on their individual giving, in memory, legacies, challenge events and community fundraising activities. You will line manage a Fundraising Support Executive and will work closely with the Chief Executive, the Director of Fundraising and the wider fundraising team.
To be considered, the postholder will need experience in the following:
Experience of setting and delivering short, medium and long term plan in fundraising.
Experience of or previous involvement in setting budgets and reporting income.
Experience of fundraising in one or more of our key public fundraising areas (individual giving, challenge events, community fundraising, legacy and in memory fundraising).
Exceptional relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and influencing skills.
Creative and ambitious approach to fundraising with evidence of going above and beyond in your role
Experience of using a CRM system, such as Donorfy (or other form of managing and tracking supporter engagement).
Previous line management experience or informal management (e.g. volunteers, supporting junior staff, mentoring, etc.)
If you would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please apply for further details.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Public Fundraising Manager in order to raise the charity profile, expanding their grassroots support base, and delivering exceptional standards of donor care. Working in close partnership with Marketing team, you will lead on challenge events and community fundraising, individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising,
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver short, medium and long-term public fundraising plans and budgets, monitoring income and expenditure.
- Oversee the creation and evolution of fundraising products and propositions to ensure strong ROI and audience resonance.
- Champion public fundraising within integrated campaigns, maximising predictable, unrestricted income through regular giving, in memory and legacy programmes.
- Lead individual giving activity, including online appeals, Christmas appeal and auction, with a strong focus on stewardship and retention.
- Plan and deliver an annual cycle of supporter communications, including appeals, newsletters and impact reporting.
- Optimise third party and online fundraising channels (including Facebook and Instagram).
- Lead the legacy programme, embedding gifts in wills messaging across the organisation.
- Support families to fundraise with care, professionalism and sensitivity.
- Grow income from grassroots and community organisations (schools, faith groups, golf clubs and more), focusing on £1k–£5k opportunities.
- Manage and develop the challenge events portfolio (e.g. Hackney Half, London Landmarks, Royal Parks, London Marathon), ensuring excellent participant stewardship and maximum income.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering short, medium and long-term fundraising plans and budgets.
- Experience in at least one key public fundraising area (individual giving, challenge events, community fundraising, legacy or in memory).
- Strong relationship building skills with high emotional intelligence.
- A creative, growth oriented and commercially minded approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including crafting compelling impact stories.
- CRM experience (e.g. Donorfy or similar).
- Line management experience (formal or informal).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management within a dynamic environment.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office
Contract type: permanent, full- time,
Closing date: on rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Position:
We’re hiring: A fixed term Gift Aid Officer. Location: Hybrid London Are you detail-focused, analytically minded, and have experience of working with Gift Aid?
MSF UK is looking for a Gift Aid Officer to be part of our Gift Aid team, helping unlock vital additional funding for our lifesaving medical work around the world. In this role, you’ll: Oversee the administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income. Claim Gift Aid income across multiple income streams ensuring that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations. Support on delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters following HRMC best practice. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team with a big impact. Join us and be part of the world’s leading emergency medical aid organisation.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£ 36,437.07 to £ 44,534.19 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The primary role of the Gift Aid Officer is to oversee the management of Gift Aid Claims, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, within the Fundraising team. This includes reviewing the production and submission of MSF’s Gift Aid claims to HMRC each month via a 3rd party, preparing data and submissions for other types of tax efficient giving, such as Discretionary Trusts and identifying and implementing opportunities to maximise this income channel for MSF.
They are also the main point of contact for the Fundraising team, providing training and advice on Gift Aid, and maintaining relevant user guides and documentation. The Gift Aid Officer will also liaise directly with supporters on Gift Aid queries.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of HMRC’s Gift Aid Scheme and processes
- Considerable experience of Gift Aid management within a fundraising environment
- Experience of UK charity database systems, within a fundraising environment
- Experience of working with 3rd parties on Gift Aid claims and processes
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level including the ability to produce and manipulate pivot tables
- An excellent level of numeracy, combined with accuracy and an attention to detail is a must
- A systematic and organised approach with a proven ability to follow things through and meet regular deadlines
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without close supervision within a team environment
- Confident interpersonal and negotiating skills which show an ability to manage and build relationships with supporters, external suppliers as well as with colleagues
- An excellent communicator with training experience and the ability to deliver complex information to a variety of internal stakeholders in an accessible and relevant way
- A proven track record in managing a busy workload to deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail on the job at hand
- Professional telephone manner with a friendly, empathetic, calm manner and an ability to connect with supporters
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey Gift Aid and its complexities to MSF’s supporters
- Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with a willingness to learn
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in how Save the Rhino tells its story to the world.
As Communications Manager, you will be responsible for two of the most important aspects of our external presence: the quality of the conservation stories we tell, and our relationships with the journalists and media outlets who help us tell them.
We are a close-knit, supportive team with a genuine sense of purpose. If you are excited by the idea of using your communications expertise to help secure a future for rhinos, we would love to hear from you.
Location: We operate a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in our dog-friendly London Bridge office. Further flexibility can be discussed.
Read the full application pack and apply today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The UK’s international trade policy is at a crossroads: beginning to move on from the relentless focus on Free Trade Agreements which primarily exist to serve corporate interests, but yet to embrace a vision for trade which prioritises equality, environmental sustainability and human rights.
The Advocacy Manager’s role is to build political support for the Trade Justice Movement’s policy priorities. They will represent TJM in high-level settings including parliamentary meetings, party conferences and on government stakeholder groups. They will build strong relationships with parliamentarians, advisors, committee staff and civil servants. They will also play a key role in researching and agreeing policy positions in collaboration with civil society allies.
TJM is a small team and the Advocacy Manager will have a flexible and collaborative approach, responding to political events, seizing opportunities to influence and pitching in with broader organisational priorities.
The Advocacy Manager will be responsible for setting TJM’s political influencing strategy, with support from the Director, and will be able to plan and deliver their work independently.
About the organisation
TJM is a UK-based coalition of 45 charities, trade unions and faith groups working for a fairer, greener world by supporting international trade policies which prioritise people and planet.
TJM is composed of four staff members (Director, Advocacy Manager, Research Manager, Senior Communications Adviser), all of whom work closely with allies both within and outside our membership.
Criteria for a successful applicant
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
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Excellent communication skills, including written communication and interpersonal networking, relationship-building and influencing skills
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Experience of producing high-quality briefings and developing policy positions for political audiences
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Experience working with political stakeholders such as MPs, parliamentary committees, or other parliamentary actors to build support for a progressive agenda
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Deep understanding of policy-making processes in the UK, both within parliament and central government departments
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Demonstrable ability to build strong expertise in complex policy areas
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Excellent analytical skills and political awareness
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Experience of organising and running political or civil society events
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Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, managing own work, prioritising and meeting deadlines
A successful candidate may be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
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Experience of working within a network organisation and/or in collaboration with civil society groups
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Knowledge of trade justice issues, international development, climate and environmental policy or another similar policy area
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Experience working on fundraising bids to charitable trusts and foundations
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Digital communications skills
Your application should consist of:
A CV of not more than 2 pages, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the most significant positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements
A cover letter of not more than 2 pages outlining your motivation and interest and describing how your skills, experience and knowledge make you qualified for this role. Please ensure you address the key criteria outlined above. Since many AI-assisted applications end up reading as identical, we will look more favourably on your application if it doesn’t fall into that trap.
We are committed to diversity and equality within our team. The Trade Justice Movement encourages applications from disadvantaged and
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


