Area fundraising manager jobs in westminster, greater london

We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music – do you have the skills and expertise to help us?

After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Projects Director who will help ensure that the production and organisation of projects match their artistic ambition.

You will play an important role in the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. You will work closely with the Projects Team and lead on planning, selling and delivery. You will communicate the development of any new projects whilst overseeing the pre-existing engagements and work closely with our touring agents at Askonas Holt. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of our dynamic team of management staff you will play a vital role in the organisation.

Job description

Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination with the Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, you will handle the orchestra’s diary, lead on the production of projects and line manage the Orchestra & Tour Manager and our Production freelancers.

Your responsibilities will be:

· Attending all Chineke! rehearsals, projects and tours

· Working closely with the artistic team to assist on curation of programmes, keeping track of conductor/soloist invites and handling contracting once bookings have been confirmed

· Meeting with venues to generate interest in our future programmes and secure concert dates to build out regional tours around core Southbank Centre dates

· Keeping the Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager up to date on projects and future plans

· Keeping track of our National Portfolio Organisation requirements with Arts Council and planning projects to meet our targets on the number of concerts in each category that we have committed to in each financial year

· Working closely with our important partners i.e. Askonas Holt, Southbank Centre, Woolwich Works, Royal Albert Hall

· Working closely with the Artistic Team and Managing Director to ensure that our performance plans align with our mission and 5 Year Development Plan

· Producing and negotiating contracts to engagements (conductors, soloists, with venues/festivals, tours, commercial engagements etc.)

· Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Foundation

Centre for Mental Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join our team as Associate Director of Communications (Maternity Cover), starting in September 2025 for 12 months. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead our communications work, ensuring all of our written and visual outputs support our mission to drive mental health equality.

About the role

• As the lead on our media, publications, website, social media and marketing work, you’ll manage the development and delivery of impactful content that engages our key audiences and supports our influencing, marketing and fundraising goals.
• You’ll oversee the production of high-quality publications, infographics, and multimedia materials.
• You will coordinate our publications and content schedules, overseeing the launch of a range of content to maximise impact and meet the needs of funders and partners.
• You’ll be part of the Centre’s Leadership Team, helping to shape the organisation’s strategic direction, working on organisation-wide improvements and championing equality and anti-racism.
• The role will supervise a small communications team, providing support and leadership to ensure excellence across our communications.
• The role involves liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including funders, partners, people with lived experience, suppliers and wider sector colleagues.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with outstanding communication skills, a strong track record in media and digital communications, and a deep understanding of the mental health landscape.

You will have a breadth of experience across digital and traditional communication channels and a keen eye for detail. We’re looking for someone with strong project management skills, capable of balancing competing priorities and deadlines to deliver the high-quality resources and analysis which define the Centre’s reputation.

If you’re passionate about mental health and skilled in strategic communications, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the conversation around mental health and drive change for those who need it most.

Centre for Mental Health wishes to increase our diversity and we particularly welcome applications from people from racialised communities and LGBTQ+ applicants. All our shortlisting is done without reference to personal details.

What we offer

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 31 days annual leave per annum
• Flexible working 
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Relevant training
• Up to 12% employer pension contributions.

Position   | Training & Prevention Support Worker
Salary   | £30,000 - £32,000
Contract type   | Permanent & Full-Time
Remote/Hybrid   | Hybrid
Days in office   | 3 days per week, including travel across South London to deliver Training

Overview and key points on the role   |  We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Training & Prevention Support Worker to help us shift the dial on sexual violence through education, awareness, and culture change. You’ll deliver powerful, trauma-informed training and prevention workshops to young people and professionals — while also supporting the growth of sustainable income through funded programmes. Using your facilitation and relationship-building skills, you’ll help embed consent education, challenge harmful attitudes, and raise awareness in schools, businesses, and communities across South London. This is a rare opportunity to hone your training craft and deliver something vital, urgent and right at the heart of today’s conversation around gender, power and safety. Join us to flip the script on sexual violence.

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

How to apply   | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
 

We're looking for a confident and compassionate Co-Director to lead our mental health charity using gardens, creativity & community for recovery.

**We offer mentoring support for applicants who might benefit from additional guidance - please see the full Job Description for further details**

About Sydenham Garden

Based in Lewisham in South-East London, Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries).

About the role 

Our Director has been in post since November 2021 and on returning from maternity leave in January 2026 she will be working 3 days a week.  We are seeking a Co-Director to jointly lead the organisation going forwards as we have made a positive decision to move towards a co-director model.  This is an exciting opportunity which can have benefits of increasing capacity, efficiency, and transparency and allow for a broader range of identities both to better reflect the diverse populations they serve and as a way to include more diverse leaders. It is a model that can also reduce burnout, build equity, and support flexible working.

As Co-Director you will be jointly responsible for leading and manage the day-to-day running of Sydenham Garden for the benefit of our co-workers.  This will involve overseeing implementation and regular review of Sydenham Garden’s strategic plan and to ensure all governance arrangements are in place to monitor the work of the organisation and to report to the Board of Trustees and to funders.

You will ensure fundraising and financial plans and processes are in place to deliver the agreed services, including fundraising from Trusts & Foundations, community fundraising and developing contracted services as necessary.

The Co-Directors will be jointly accountable to the Trustee Board for all aspects of the job description. You may take lead responsibility on particular areas which will be discussed and agreed with the existing Co-Director and Trustee Board.

About You

You are a confident and compassionate leader with a commitment to the mental health and wellbeing sector.  You bring a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive approach to leadership.

Your communication skills are excellent, and you’re able to build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels, as well as with external partners, funders, and stakeholders.  You are deeply committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, with a clear track record of putting these values into practice.

You have a proven experience in securing income for charitable work and are confident in financial management and planning. 

You also understand the value of co-production and have experience working collaboratively with volunteers and co-workers (service users), ensuring their voices are central to service design and delivery.

We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to the mission of Sydenham Garden and has relevant experience at management level in a mental health charity of similar organisation. 

How to apply

Candidates will be shortlisted based on:

· Experience of working at a management level in a mental health charity or comparable organisation. 

· An excellent strategic thinker with experience of input into strategic development and implementation.

· Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels in an organisation and with external contacts and partners. 

· A proven commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

· Experience of line managing and developing staff, including through appraisal systems. 

· Proven ability to secure income, manage fundraising processes and to manage and produce fundraising applications. 

· Experience of financial management and planning, including managing budgets. 

· Experience of working with volunteers and co-workers (service users). 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.

To apply, please send us a CV together with a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages, minimum font size of 11) that addresses how you meet the Person Specification listed above.

At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.

This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.

As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:

• Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
• Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
• Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.

You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
• Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
• Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
• Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
• Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
• Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
• Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.

Why Join Us?

• A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
• A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
• Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
• An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.

If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on

giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the

world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more

than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and

vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence,

and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for

religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to

subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed

as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising

Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by

building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and

individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the

persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the

organisation’s outreach.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:o Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational

goals.

o Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and

reports.

o Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal

systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible

due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share

Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events

and campaigns.

o Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted

church and suffering Christians.

o Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor

stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities

providing resources and regular communication.

o Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Community Engagement and Networking:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with church leaders, mission committees,

and Christian organisations.

o Collaborate with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices and

coordinate efforts.

o Attend conferences and networking events to expand Barnabas Aid’s reach and

influence.

Event and International Collaboration:o Contribute to planning and attend national conferences, festivals, and events.

o Participate in international trips to meet project partners, witness project impact, to

assist or lead in auditing a project and share insights with supporters and

colleagues.

Operational Flexibility:

o Manage a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel.

o Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, including additional assignments as

needed.

Other duties:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be

asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual

day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the

overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Essential:

o Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to

Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and

Outlook.

o General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating

operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing

files in the cloud).

o Experienced in public speaking.

o Full driving licence

Desirable:

o Proven experience in community outreach, church engagement, or related fields.

o Familiarity with digital tools and social media platforms.

o Evidence of further education and an ability to engage diverse audiences.

o Previous church leadership experience is an advantage.

Person specification:

o Effective project management and organisational skills.

o Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence for relationship building.

o Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

o Team worker with ability to work alone

o Ability to self-manage with a commitment to time keeping.o Motivated, adaptable and empathetic with a one-team approach and a problem-

solving mindset.

Additional Information:

o This role requires a strong ability to independently manage your time and tasks

effectively.

o Collaborative engagement with other Regional Coordinators and organisational

teams.

o From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be

required.

o The offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks

such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the

UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables

everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on

giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the

world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more

than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and

vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence,

and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for

religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to

subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed

as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising

Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by

building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and

individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the

persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the

organisation’s outreach.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:o Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational

goals.

o Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and

reports.

o Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal

systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible

due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share

Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events

and campaigns.

o Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted

church and suffering Christians.

o Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor

stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities

providing resources and regular communication.

o Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Community Engagement and Networking:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with church leaders, mission committees,

and Christian organisations.

o Collaborate with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices and

coordinate efforts.

o Attend conferences and networking events to expand Barnabas Aid’s reach and

influence.

Event and International Collaboration:o Contribute to planning and attend national conferences, festivals, and events.

o Participate in international trips to meet project partners, witness project impact, to

assist or lead in auditing a project and share insights with supporters and

colleagues.

Operational Flexibility:

o Manage a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel.

o Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, including additional assignments as

needed.

Other duties:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be

asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual

day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the

overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Essential:

o Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to

Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and

Outlook.

o General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating

operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing

files in the cloud).

o Experienced in public speaking.

o Full driving licence

Desirable:

o Proven experience in community outreach, church engagement, or related fields.

o Familiarity with digital tools and social media platforms.

o Evidence of further education and an ability to engage diverse audiences.

o Previous church leadership experience is an advantage.

Person specification:

o Effective project management and organisational skills.

o Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence for relationship building.

o Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

o Team worker with ability to work alone

o Ability to self-manage with a commitment to time keeping.o Motivated, adaptable and empathetic with a one-team approach and a problem-

solving mindset.

Additional Information:

o This role requires a strong ability to independently manage your time and tasks

effectively.

o Collaborative engagement with other Regional Coordinators and organisational

teams.

o From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be

required.

o The offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks

such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the

UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables

everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you

Would you like to play an important role in running an organisation that improves the way science is covered in the news?

Diet, microplastics, climate change, e-cigarettes, Alzheimer’s....if it's in the news and it’s controversial, the SMC will be working hard to pump out accurate, evidence-based science into the 24 hour news media.

But this frenetic media operation must have rock-solid operations support behind it.  It needs a highly competent, confident, organised and efficient individual who supports the SMC’s mission but loves running the operations behind the scenes.  The successful candidate will be a calm, self-sufficient problem solver who makes the charity run smoothly and who takes satisfaction from ensuring that the team of energetic, dynamic press officers can make a difference to science in the media every day.

The Head of Operations and Governance is a key member of senior staff.  You will be either a practised operations specialist looking for a new challenge or someone with relevant experience looking to step up to their first role leading operations.  In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for financial management, fundraising admin, preparation of annual accounts and bookkeeping
• Support the CEO in fundraising initiatives and project admin
• Provide the operational underpinning for the Centre ensuring the smooth running of IT, events, contracts and all office systems
• Act as secretariat to the Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit and Risk Committee
• Guide the governance of the charity and complete statutory reporting. 

You must be highly organised and have a clear head for numbers and systems.  Often working under your own steam and multitasking to tight deadlines, you will need to be efficient and committed to the unique needs of this role without being drawn into the science and media activities of the Centre. 

Experience of the charity sector, finance and/or governance is an advantage. 

You must have the right to work in the UK.  We cannot provide visa sponsorship. 

Starting salary: £41,400-£56,700 depending on experience, with an annual performance-related pay increase

Application deadline: 9am Monday 4th August 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 19th August 2025

To start: October/November 2025

Location: We are an in-person Central London office where staff work on site 5 days a week, but opportunities for flexible working will be considered.

For information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact (between 14 and 25 July):

• Selina Kermode (current post holder) [email listed on the jobs page of the Science Media Centre website]
• Fiona Fox (Chief Executive) [email listed on the jobs page of the Science Media Centre website]

The application deadline is 9am on Monday 4th August, and interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th August. Click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button below for instructions on how to apply.

Tell stories that matter. Spark change with every post.

At Orphans in Need, we believe in compassion, creativity, and the power of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for a creative, social-savvy Content Creator who’s ready to bring our work to life online.

Whether it’s capturing a powerful moment on deployment, crafting a post that makes people stop scrolling, or editing a short video that inspires thousands to act — this role is all about building connection through content.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running our social media channels day-to-day (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Writing, filming, editing, and designing original content that tells our story
• Planning and delivering content for fundraising campaigns and events
• Engaging with our community — responding to messages, comments, and building relationships
• Working closely with our marketing team and supporting our external ad agency
• Tracking performance and using insights to keep improving
• Staying ahead of trends and keeping our content fresh, fun, and impactful

What we’re looking for:

• A natural storyteller who knows how to turn ideas into powerful posts
• Confident with Canva, Adobe, or similar tools for editing video and visuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing social media accounts — bonus if it’s for a cause or charity
• Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple projects
• A self-starter with creative flair and a good sense of what grabs attention
• Ideally, you’ve worked in the charity or non-profit space before
• An understanding of the Muslim community would be a real advantage, as many of our campaigns are targeted to Muslim donors.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team making a real difference in the lives of orphans and widows around the world. Your content won’t just get likes — it’ll create impact.

Salary: £34,093.64 (Including ILW)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Flexible – Minimum 1 day per month in Vauxhall Head Office
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 28 days annual leave (plus BH), enhanced family leave, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, access to Perkbox and more

We are working with the inspiring team at Refuge, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse organisation, to recruit a Senior Legacy and In Memory Executive to join their team.

Refuge supports thousands of women and children every day through frontline services, while also campaigning to change societal attitudes and influence policy to end violence against women and girls.

As the Senior Legacy and In Memory Executive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering Refuge’s legacy and in memory fundraising programmes. You will work closely with the Legacy and In Memory Manager to manage multi-channel campaigns, steward supporters with empathy and care, and help develop strategies to grow income and engagement in these vital areas.

To be successful as the Senior Legacy and In Memory Executive you will need:

• Experience working on successful legacy and/or in memory fundraising campaigns
• Experience working to and achieving financial targets
• Strong supporter stewardship and relationship-building skills
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) to manage and analyse data

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

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.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, Refuge reserves the right to close the application period early.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2651HW
 

We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and 
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived 
experience. 
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work,  advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery. 
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived 
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and 
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change 
for beneficiaries.

Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual 
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate 
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board 
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising 

Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising 
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their 
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.

People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.

External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring 
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their 
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.
 

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on

giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the

world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more

than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and

vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence,

and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for

religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to

subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed

as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising

Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by

building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and

individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the

persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the

organisation’s outreach.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:o Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational

goals.

o Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and

reports.

o Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal

systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible

due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share

Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events

and campaigns.

o Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted

church and suffering Christians.

o Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor

stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities

providing resources and regular communication.

o Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Community Engagement and Networking:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with church leaders, mission committees,

and Christian organisations.

o Collaborate with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices and

coordinate efforts.

o Attend conferences and networking events to expand Barnabas Aid’s reach and

influence.

Event and International Collaboration:o Contribute to planning and attend national conferences, festivals, and events.

o Participate in international trips to meet project partners, witness project impact, to

assist or lead in auditing a project and share insights with supporters and

colleagues.

Operational Flexibility:

o Manage a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel.

o Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, including additional assignments as

needed.

Other duties:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be

asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual

day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the

overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Essential:

o Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to

Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and

Outlook.

o General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating

operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing

files in the cloud).

o Experienced in public speaking.

o Full driving licence

Desirable:

o Proven experience in community outreach, church engagement, or related fields.

o Familiarity with digital tools and social media platforms.

o Evidence of further education and an ability to engage diverse audiences.

o Previous church leadership experience is an advantage.

Person specification:

o Effective project management and organisational skills.

o Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence for relationship building.

o Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

o Team worker with ability to work alone

o Ability to self-manage with a commitment to time keeping.o Motivated, adaptable and empathetic with a one-team approach and a problem-

solving mindset.

Additional Information:

o This role requires a strong ability to independently manage your time and tasks

effectively.

o Collaborative engagement with other Regional Coordinators and organisational

teams.

o From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be

required.

o The offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks

such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the

UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables

everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you

Individual Giving Officer

We are looking for an Individual Giving Officer with experience and knowledge of fundraising, direct marketing and project management.

Position: CE375 Individual Giving Officer

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Salary: £34,470 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 27 July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: 5 or 6 August 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

You’ll be part of an ambitious and highly motivated team responsible for delivering an ambitious and growing Individual Fundraising programme. Working with other officers, you will be reporting to either the Individual Giving Lead responsible for cause related products, or for gaming products.

You’ll be:

• Enthusiastically managing and delivering a range of fundraising and engagement campaigns and communications to develop and maximise support from loyal supporters via multiple channels, including telephone, mail, digital, and SMS.
• Using your fundraising and marketing experience and skills to create successful campaigns and complex supporter journeys to help us grow income and supporter engagement. (Working collaboratively with Digital and Social Teams, as well as external media agencies). Helping deliver on multi million annual plans to retain and recruit new supporters using the most effective techniques and channels, including Face to Face.
• Comfortable with figures and spreadsheets and have a head for figures, as you’ll be diving into the data an managing campaign costs.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting accurate campaign results and reviews.
• Always looking out for new opportunities, using sprint pipeline methodology (testing, solving, learning from experiments) before scaling.
• Ensuring campaigns and gaming activities are fully compliant at all times… a knowledge of Gambling Commission rules would be a bonus.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Has great experience and knowledge of fundraising, direct marketing and project management, and can bring a real enthusiasm to the team. This role has a specific focus around supporter acquisition which includes face to face, paid digital, direct mail, telemarketing and eMarketing.
• Is fantastic at organising and prioritising a busy workload and knowledgeable of project management.
• Loves attention to detail and can work on several projects at once whilst thinking outside the box, as things can change quickly!
• In fact loves data and insight and enjoy applying insight to our campaigns
• Is a great all-round communicator, with both internal and external audiences
• And of course, we need you to be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel required.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Individual Giving Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Direct Marketing Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Direct marketing, Project Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Location: London, Hybrid/Remote (Occasional presence in the London office required)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (5 days or 4 days a week)

Remuneration: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: 11 months fixed-term contract (Parental Leave Cover)

Start Date: 22 September 2025

About FILE

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change. 

Through grant-making and in-house legal expertise, we empower our partners to deliver strategic, innovative legal interventions and we support lawyers in their own countries to bring their own cases. 

Legal action can unlock the systemic changes in finance, policy and social systems needed to protect all of us from climate change. The power of the law is both direct (changing policy and practice) and indirect (signalling the wider shifts taking place across these systems).

FILE is a ‘regrantor’ - this means we do not bring legal action in our own name. We receive grants from our philanthropic donors and make onwards grants to partners who align with FILE’s charitable aims and purposes. We do not seek to make any profit from our activities either in a relevant financial year or in the longer term.

Role overview

This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role in FILE’s high-performing fundraising team and secure support from some of the world’s leading foundations working in climate.

FILE is seeking an ambitious and experienced Philanthropic Partnerships Lead to lead relationships with significant funders and play a critical role in shaping and advancing FILE’s ambitious fundraising strategy. The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead will take the lead across a portfolio of existing donors and seek new funding opportunities from major philanthropic foundations.

The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead will work closely with the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships and FILE leadership to shape fundraising and donor stewardship strategies and drive fundraising success. They will be comfortable operating at the most senior level externally to devise and deliver excellent donor experiences, and adept at navigating complex internal environments.

This is a high-profile position, building out FILE’s successful fundraising team. In a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, there is real potential for the right candidate to shape and grow the role to become a fundraising leader at FILE. The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead will have the opportunity to work with major global philanthropies and to take a key role in supporting the future direction of a highly ambitious organisation. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the power of philanthropy and excited to make an impact in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Donor relationship management and stewardship

The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead will lead on several significant funder relationships, co-ordinating internally with FILE Leadership, the Head of Philanthropic Parnterships and strategic experts to devise and deliver excellent stewardship and donor experiences.

This will include:

• Setting donor strategy and creating and managing bespoke donor stewardship plans and communications
• Leading externally in face-to-face and virtual meetings, events and engagements and managing complex donor relationships across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Leading on key relationship touchpoints including performance and strategy reviews
• Liaising across internal cross-functional teams to plan and co-ordinate donor engagement at multiple levels
• Leading on proposals, donor impact reports, budgets and other key outputs

Cultivating new funder relationships

Securing new support is a critical organisational priority and the candidate will have the opportunity to forge new relationships with major funders.

Alongside FILE leadership and the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, they will be responsible for identifying and progressing new pipeline opportunities and become the fundraising lead for specific thematic areas and initiatives.

This will include:

• Devising and delivering bespoke cultivation strategies for key donor prospects
• Devising new funding propositions and strategies for high-priority areas and new strategic initiatives
• Working with FILE leadership and strategy leads to delivering engaging cultivation, including through meetings, calls and written materials
• Actively progressing opportunities through the fundraising pipeline and leading on proposal development for target opportunities

Providing strategic support to the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships and leading cross-organisational projects and initiatives

The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead will provide strategic counsel to the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships to develop and implement the wider fundraising strategy and take the lead on strategic initiatives such as:

• Designing and implementing an approach to communications planning and delivery, including through the creation and management of key communications content
• Designing, scoping and initiating new donor engagement products and experiences for most senior stakeholders
• Shaping donor engagement priorities and communications for FILE leadership

Key Competencies and Person Specifications

• The ideal candidate will be a senior relationship and stakeholder manager with demonstrable experience working in philanthropy, high-value funding or other senior relationship management roles.
• They will have extensive experience working in complex cross-functional roles with excellent influencing skills and strategic acumen.
• They will have experience in securing and managing 7 figure funding relationships and be confident working at the most senior level externally.
• They will have significant knowledge and experience in the foundation/ philanthropy sector, ideally in the climate or environmental space.
• The candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, and be adept at managing complex and multi-level relationships both internally and externally.
• They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident in leading on compelling proposals and pitches, turning complex and technical information into engaging donor content and experiences.
• The candidate will be highly organized, demonstrate strong project management skills and be comfortable balancing a varied and demanding workload.
• They will have a passion for global environmental issues, particularly climate change and biodiversity loss, and an affinity with FILE’s values.

Location

We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK or the Netherlands.

Therefore, please note that this role will be advertised in multiple locations, but we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.

Working for FILE

FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission.

Our people are empowered to lead their work both individually and as part of a wider team in order to make impactful change. As a relatively young organisation with the ambitious mission to change global systems, our roles are ideally suited to those who are highly strategic, flexible and adaptable, and open to growing in line with the Foundation.

FILE is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity, equity and justice in all areas of life. Our mission, work and impact is global, with staff and partners from across the world and a range of lived experiences. We firmly believe that we are strengthened by the diversity of our partners and staff.

At FILE, we actively work to create an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed, heard and supported to succeed and thrive.

How FILE supports its staff

FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.

FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.
Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.

Applications

Please apply on our website and upload your CV and Cover Letter. This role is open for applications immediately. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 23rd of July. The first interviews will be held the week commencing on the 4th of August. 

Diversity & Inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, FILE is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join FILE.