Area fundraising manager jobs

• Are you energised by hitting targets and building lasting partnerships?
• Do you love turning ideas into income and conversations into opportunities?
• Are you ready to make a meaningful difference through business development in the education and charity sectors?

Then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a Business Development Officer to help drive the growth of Learning on Screen—the UK’s leading charity for moving image in post 16 education. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on relationship building, enjoys closing deals, and is passionate about supporting a mission-driven organisation. You will play a key role in helping us diversify income by generating revenue through B2B sales, partnerships, and sponsorships.

What you will be doing

• Selling our products and services (including memberships, subscriptions, and courses) to meet income targets
• Researching, identifying, and converting new leads across the education sector
• Supporting the development of sponsorship and partnership opportunities with external funders and collaborators
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to maximise value and engagement
• Creating compelling proposals and marketing materials to support income-generating initiatives

What we are looking for

• Experience in B2B sales, partnership development, or fundraising (ideally in the non-profit or education sectors)
• A confident communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Someone who is proactive, target-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong data awareness, able to monitor performance and spot opportunities

This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, ambitious, and flexible environment while contributing to our mission of transforming education through the power of moving image and sound.
 

About us
Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and students access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?

Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.

Achievements (so far) include:

• 9.2 million new and improved jobs
• +93% average increase in monthly income
• 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives

We are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand in their search for an ambitious, confident Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to join their award-winning fundraising team. You will join a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.

This is a Trusts and Foundations-focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role with a mix of responsibilities across family Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs. It’s a programme-led role and suits someone who is both personable and detail-oriented, excited by co-developing impact with donors through tailored projects.

As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, you will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of family Trusts and Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs
• Manage accounts worth $215,000 and drive new business worth $175,000
• Contribute to the team target of $7.1 million
• Develop detailed, programme-specific funding proposals
• Steward existing donors and develop new partnerships
• Build strong relationships with donors based on detailed programme insight

Ideal skills and experience:

• At least 1 year in a fundraising role ideally Trusts and Foundations or Major Donor
• Proven track record of securing gifts of c.$20,000+
• Ability to own relationships and manage a donor portfolio
• Methodical, detail-oriented, confident, and persuasive
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills
• Open to candidates from Corporate or Major Donor backgrounds who enjoy proposal development

Benefits include: 

• Annual leave: 26 days a year, plus bank holidays.
• Employee pension contribution of 6.5%
• 20 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy)
• Five days paid dependents leave per year
• International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
• Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
• Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
• Flexible start time between 8am–10am
• Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.

We are looking for a highly energetic person who is passionate about seeing an end to homelessness.  As part of our small fundraising team, your role will be to generate new income and raise awareness of the varied work we do. The key to your success will be your ability to build and cultivate relationships in the community, recruit and support event participants and deliver successful fundraising events.

With a background in fundraising, event management or marketing, you will have first class communication, influencing and negotiating skills, the ability to engage with people from all walks of life and the passion to deliver positive and productive outcomes.

In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, together with a generous pension scheme and Simplyhealth medical benefits.  

The closing for receipt of applications is 10am on Friday 4th July 2025.

 We are committed to develop and maintain working environments and practices which ensure equality of opportunity in both the recruitment and advancement of staff.  Discriminatory attitudes or behaviour are unacceptable at any time.  Commitment to equal opportunities is a requirement of all our staff.                                       

The Whitechapel Centre, Langsdale Street, Liverpool L3 8DT.

Development Manager - Trusts and Foundations

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid – with 1-2 days in Head Office – London EC2A 2AH

Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Line Management: x1 Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer

                                x1 Trusts & Foundations Officer

 About The Sick Children’s Trust

At the Sick Children’s Trust, we believe that no child should face serious illness without their family close by. Our ten ‘Homes from Home’ support families with a seriously ill child in hospital, giving them a free, warm and welcoming place to stay – just minutes from their child’s bedside.

We help thousands of families every year, but we want to do more. That’s why fundraising from high-value trusts and foundations is more important than ever.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and strategic Development Manager – Trusts and Foundations to lead and grow our income from major trusts and foundations, with a clear focus on new business development.

You will play a pivotal role in securing large-scale, multi-year funding by identifying and cultivating new funders who align with our mission. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, driven by impact, and confident in developing strong cases for support to secure high-value donations.

You’ll also manage two experienced Officers and take a strategic lead in strengthening our pipeline, partnerships and long-term funding potential.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the development and implementation of a new business strategy for securing high-value and multi-year support from major trusts and foundations.

· Research, identify and approach new prospects, building a robust pipeline of opportunities.

· Develop strong, tailored applications, proposals and pitches that reflect our unique impact.

· Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, trustees and key decision makers.

· Line manage one Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer and one Trusts & Foundations Officer , ensuring their continued development and success.

· Monitor and report of income performance, pipeline progression and prospect engagement.

· Work closely with colleagues in fundraising, finance, and operations to shape compelling, fundable projects.

· Represent The Sick Children’s Trust externally with professionalism, passion and confidence.

About You

We’re looking for someone with the passion and initiative to drive growth, and the skills to bring in transformational funding. You’ll have:

· A proven track record in securing five-and-six figure grants from trusts and foundations.

· Experience of successfully developing new funding relationships from scratch.

· Excellent bid-writing and storytelling skills, with strong attention to detail.

· The ability to think strategically and work autonomously.

· Experience of managing or supporting colleagues in a collaborative environment.

· A good understanding of project-based funding and reporting to funders.

· Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, trustees and foundation staff.

· A commitment to the values and mission of The Sick Children’s Trust.

What We Offer

· A flexible, hybrid working model

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

· A supportive, values-driven culture

· Opportunities to shape and grow a high-impact area of income

· The chance to make a real difference to families at a time of crisis.

How to Apply

Please e-mail your CV with a supporting statement (max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role 

We will be considering applications as they are submitted so early application is advised as the position may close before closing date. More information is in the Recruitment pack attached.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date 27 June 

Are you passionate about creating real, lasting change in mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services? Open Up, the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, is looking for a skilled and driven Grants Manager to play a vital role in expanding our fundraising success and securing transformative funding.

You'll be at the heart of developing powerful grant applications and building lasting relationships with trusts and foundations to bring life-changing projects to communities across Devon and beyond.

We offer flexible working, a collaborative team and a values-led culture rooted in inclusion, empowerment and innovation. You'll have the freedom to shape strategy, the support to grow professionally and the opportunity to deliver tangible, visible impact.

If you have a talent for storytelling, a head for strategy and a heart for social change, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to deliver visible impact, build brighter futures and be part of something special.

Do you like to make things happen and have a passion for nature and a talent for turning ideas into reality? Join the Chiltern Society as our new Project Development Manager and play a vital role in protecting one of England’s most cherished landscapes. We’re looking for an exceptional team player to help create and secure funding for impactful, high-value projects that protect and enhance one of the UK’s most cherished landscapes.

This is a newly created, role at the Chiltern Society, designed to help drive our long-term income growth and ensure the sustainability of our work across the region. You'll bridge the gap between an idea and delivery—developing projects and securing the funding, partnerships, and business opportunities needed to bring them to life. Apply now and help shape the future of the Chilterns.

Apply by noon on Thursday 26 June with your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the role. Full JD on the Chiltern Society website.

First round interviews will be held online/remotely on Monday 7 July. Successful second round candidates will be invited to interview and to give a short presentation to the panel, in person, at the Society’s Chesham office on Monday 17 July.

This is a standout opportunity to work with a globally respected organisation whose analysis and insights inform humanitarian response, policy, and peacebuilding.

Applications are open to those who meet the person specification below and are within, or close to, GMT or EST time zones. 

A leading international organisation is seeking a confident, client-focused Account Manager to steward a portfolio of high-value public sector clients.

This remote-first non-profit's work enables governments, NGOs, and multilateral institutions to make timely and informed decisions. With a reputation for rigour, transparency, and impact, the organisation plays a key role in supporting those addressing the world’s most complex crises.

As the dedicated Account Manager, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of government and intergovernmental clients. These are well-established relationships, with account values ranging from $50k to over $1.4m. With a current portfolio worth $5m and a target of $7m by 2026, this is a key hire, critical to sustaining the organisation’s impact.

You’ll act as the primary liaison post-sale, owning renewals, client engagement, procurement navigation, and usage optimisation. You’ll support the full lifecycle of account management, from contract renewal and compliance to upselling and client success. The portfolio includes a mix of active and developing accounts, offering plenty of scope to deepen relationships, increase engagement, and drive strategic growth. This role is ideal for someone with experience in public sector licensing, data services, or subscription-based partnerships.

As Account Manager, you will: 

• Manage a portfolio of public sector accounts, including government bodies and multilateral institutions
• Lead renewals, procurement coordination, and contract amendments with precision and confidence
• Identify opportunities for account growth and present tailored solutions to increase value
• Deliver training and guidance to help clients fully utilise the organisation’s tools and services
• Coordinate with internal teams to address client needs
• Re-establish contact with lapsed accounts and improve overall relationship depth
• Track usage and maintain detailed CRM records to support internal reporting and performance reviews
• Ensure strong account hygiene, compliance with client requirements, and high satisfaction levels

Essential criteria

Only applicants whose CV's match the criteria below will be contacted. A cover letter is not required for application at this stage - please only use the cover note section on CharityJob to clarify relevant experience in the areas below, and only if needed. A cover letter will be required for formal application - guidance and support for this will be provided to suitable applicants. 

• You already work within an within an international development charity/NGO and have extensive experience in account management or revenue partnerships, especially with public sector clients
• You have thorough knowledge of government procurement, compliance, and budgeting cycles
• You are able to evidence success in managing large or complex accounts with multiple stakeholders
• You have experience in data, SaaS, or service-based nonprofits—particularly those selling tools or licenses
• You bring a track record of excellent relationship-building, including with previously disengaged or complex accounts
• You have strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, remote environment
• You are confident communicating value and renewal strategy to senior client contacts
• You are proficient in using CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Your time zone is GMT or EST (or very close to)

Relationship Manager.

Salary: c£34,000 per annum.

Location: Home-based with travel around the region (we are particularly keen to hear from candidates in Wales and the north of England).

Contract: Permanent – 35 hours per week.

Benefits:    

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.  
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.  
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.  
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.  
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.  

Why Action for Children?    

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.   

A bit about the role 

As Relationship Manager, as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will drive the community fundraising strategy with focus on the growth of unrestricted income by galvanising fundraising support from a growing sports portfolio, local corporates, volunteer fundraising groups and the public. This post will focus on achieving agreed financial income targets and relevant KPIs in either Wales or the north of England and surrounding areas. 

This role focuses on acquisition of new supporters and income, working alongside other members of the team whose primary focus is stewardship.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

• Managing and deliver fundraising campaigns and activities across a geographic area (Wales or North England) to achieve significant income growth in line with the fundraising strategy, and supporting other fundraising initiatives progressed by Action for Children.
• Securing support for the sports portfolio, encouraging the public to run, walk, and cycle for Action for Children.
• Securing support and introductions to potential funders and fundraisers i.e. local businesses, supporters, sports clubs, schools etc, and building and sustaining relationships.
• Securing and setting up 'Action Squads', volunteer led fundraising groups to successfully fundraise and raise awareness in your geographic area.
• Leading on a project area across the Community team for the whole of the UK, dependent on current need.
• Always demonstrating accountability to supporters and volunteers and operating with openness, honesty, transparency and consistent with all current Fundraising regulatory standards, data protection, VAT and Gift Aid legislation.
• Managing and delivering on set financial targets and outcomes.
• Monitoring and analyse financial income and expenditure, ensuring forecasted income has been received and banked.

Let's talk about you as Relationship Manager

• Demonstrable track record of continual achievement leading and delivering fundraising in a specific geographic area and for a variety of income streams.
• Skilled relationship builder, comfortable with approaching and conversing with a range of different people.
• Proven experience of networking and influencing to achieved desired outcomes.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and to ensure the delivery of events and fundraising activity in a safe and professional manner.
• Proven ability to project-manage a team to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of tax efficient giving in the UK.

 Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.   

Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.  

Closing Date: Thursday 26th June 2025.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams week commencing 7th July 2025.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.  

Diversity, equality, and inclusion  

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. 

Job Title: Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead

Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships

Location: Aerospace Bristol with flexible working

Job Type: Permanent, Full time (with potential flexibility for the right candidate).

Salary: Circa £30,000

We’re looking for someone with passion and purpose to join us as our Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead – a key role where your voice, perspective and ideas will help shape the future of Aerospace Bristol.

About us

Aerospace Bristol is an award-winning museum and a place of inspiration, learning, and exploration. As we bring to life the past, present, and future of aerospace, we’re also building an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community. We believe the stories we tell – and how we tell them – are richer when informed by a broad range of perspectives.

You will join a growing team as our Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead, working to help us secure a wide range of funding from Arts Council England to National Heritage Lottery, as well as other strategic partners. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing the funding pipeline, evolving our case for support, and managing relationships with a variety of grant funders.

The Role

This is a collaborative and purpose-driven role that welcomes creative thinkers from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of underrepresented communities or non-traditional routes into the fundraising sector. We welcome applicants with transferable skills from related sectors or community-led funding roles.

· Manage the grant fundraising pipeline, keeping up to date with changing priorities and spotting new opportunities

· Write compelling funding applications and proposals

· Steward key relationships with grant giving trusts and institutions, ensuring partnerships reach their full potential

· Ensure timely, quality reporting as per agreed requirements

· Support in other areas of fundraising where appropriate e.g. with corporate funding proposals or applications to The Big Give

· Collaborate with colleagues across the Aerospace Bristol team to enlist support with funding bids and reporting

What we’re looking for

Skills & Experience

· Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a related field

· A track record of securing funding, ideally including multi-year grants

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories

· Confident using research tools and managing data to track funding opportunities

Ways of Working

· Collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues and partners

· A genuine interest in our mission and values

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and spotting opportunities for innovation

If you don’t meet every bullet point but feel excited by the role, we still want to hear from you.

Next Steps

· If you feel that this is the role for you, then please apply! Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply

· We are committed to inclusive recruitment – if there’s anything we can do to make the process more accessible or comfortable for you, please let us know.1st stage interviews will be held via MS Teams on 16th July, with the second stage in-person interview to be held on 22nd July.

Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments through any stage of the process.

Aerospace Bristol is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – particularly those who are underrepresented in the heritage and cultural sectors.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Programme Manager to help drive meaningful change by supporting locally led programmes.

• Lead UK-funded programmes from planning to close-out, ensuring high-quality delivery, alignment with donor requirements, and impact for children and families.

• Build strong, respectful partnerships across global teams to support locally led, context-sensitive programme approaches.

• Strengthen evidence and learning by embedding robust MEAL practices, turning data into actionable insights and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with Finance teams to ensure strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability across your programme portfolio.

• Partner with Fundraising, Communications, Safeguarding, and Governance teams to ensure programmes are well-supported, compliant, and effectively communicated.

If you are an experienced, values-driven programme manager with a passion for child rights, cross-cultural collaboration, and innovative development work, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 30 June 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

At Yorkshire Cancer Community, our vision is for everyone affected by cancer to have the best support possible. We are a patient-led charity, with a dedicated team of volunteers and staff who are passionate about helping anyone affected by cancer.

Working in partnership with West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance (WYHCA), we aim to help reduce cancer rates through our Cancer SMART project, which raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, so people are better informed, attend screening and know where to go for help.

Our Patient VIEW project is dedicated to representing the voices of patients, carers and service users, ensuring they are central to decision-making processes within cancer care.

We provide impartial and independent information and listen to those affected by cancer to ensure that they are supported.  We signpost to other charities and support groups, share information, recruit for research studies and share stories via our monthly newsletter.

As manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring we reach our goals, by building relationships with other charities, organisations and diverse groups, recruiting volunteers, working with our board of trustees, working in partnership with the WYHCA, and line management of our two staff members  – Patient VIEW coordinator (FT) and administrator (PT).

Position: Manager

Responsible to: Trustees, Yorkshire Cancer Community (YCC)

Location: Home based - the charity covers all of Yorkshire and the Humber but the main projects and focus are currently within West Yorkshire and Harrogate areas and the postholder will be expected to travel to meetings and events

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time) with some flexibility

Salary: £32,000 - £36,400 depending upon experience + pension 5% employer contribution

Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 gift days between Christmas and New Year per annum

How to apply: email us for an application pack

Closing date: 29 June 2025

Interviews are currently planned for 9 July at White Rose House, West Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LT

Key Tasks

1. To engage, manage and supervise Cancer Champions for the delivery of the Cancer SMART  programme with collaboration between Yorkshire Cancer Community and West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance.

2. To build relationships with charities, organisations and diverse groups where we can take Cancer SMART talks and information stalls.

3. To identify, develop and liaise with local individuals and support groups to encourage engagement and involvement within their own cancer communities.  The aim is to provide a channel for patient participation to influence cancer service development and improvement.

4. To administer and oversee the collation and sharing of information relative to the objectives of YCC by using the appropriate means of communication. This will include social media, the website, calendar of events, effective use of YCC data sources and the newsletter.

5. To work with the Board of Trustees to support the governance of the charity which will include the preparation and management of trustee meetings, contribute towards Business planning and unding strategies.

6. To provide supportive supervision to the Administrator and Patient View Coordinator

This job is for you if:-

· You have experience of working with voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE)

· You have experience of working with diverse groups of people

· You have an understanding of the voluntary sector

· You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· You have writing skills to present information in a variety of different formats for various audiences including the general public

· You have accuracy, attention to detail and proofreading skills

· You are skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programmes and the internet

· You are able to prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to manage time effectively

· You have a positive ‘can do’ approach, with a willingness to learn new skills

· You have a proactive and creative approach with the ability to generate new ideas and carry them forward

· You have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality

· You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

· You are willing to travel across Yorkshire and the Humber

If you have any questions about the process, or you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact us by email.

We are seeking an individual to manage the smooth running of all the charity’s services and operations, including data processing requirements and marketing. This role will play a crucial role in guiding the organisation as we look to consolidate and strengthen the structure to increase the long term sustainability of the charity 

We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated candidate, bringing relevant experience to the role including experience with people, properties, project and database management, to help make a real difference in the lives of tenants and their families by providing high quality assisted living accommodation for adults with a learning disability. 

The four key areas of responsilbity include:

• Providing comprehensive property management: Liason with care providers in order to understand maintenance and imrpovement needs.

• Offering a high standard of support to our residents: In conjunction with the directors, looking for opportunities to improve tenant experience and wellbeing. 

• The support of robust financial accounting: Providing simple data entry where required.

• The delivery of high quality external communication and wider charity marketing: Supporting the volunteer team in maintaining the website, contronbuting to email communications and updating social media.

Please note that in order to safeguard Rainbow Living’s Christian culture and ethos and in keeping with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Para 3) Rainbow Living Trustees have applied an occupational requirement to this role whereby the post holder will be committed to upholding Rainbow Living’s Christian ethos. 

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025, face to face in Exeter.

About The Role

The Royal British Legion is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to join our Philanthropy team. This role will play a central part in identifying and researching potential supporters, helping to grow our prospect pipeline and strengthen income generation across a range of fundraising areas. If you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy turning complex information into practical insight, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality research on individuals, trusts and companies, helping colleagues make informed decisions about new opportunities. This will include preparing detailed profiles and briefings, supporting due diligence processes, and working closely with colleagues to identify emerging networks and trends. You'll also contribute to forecasting and pipeline planning, ensuring our approach is both strategic and evidence-led.

We’re looking for someone who brings sound knowledge of data protection and regulatory standards, along with the ability to manage sensitive information carefully and responsibly. The role involves collaboration with teams across the organisation, including senior staff and trustees, so strong communication skills and a proactive approach are key.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing function, and to shape how we approach prospecting at a critical time for the organisation. If you’re experienced in research, confident with data, and motivated by helping teams build meaningful relationships, we’d welcome your application.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025
Interview Dates: 08th and 09th July 1st Round Interviews (remote);
17th July 2nd Round Interviews (In Person Interview - Haig House, London)

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job Title: Volunteer Support Officer

Salary: £12,600 pro-rata (£25,200 FTE)

Working: Hours: 17.5 hours per week (some evening and weekend work required)

Contract: Fixed Term for 3 months from start date (may be extended)

Location: Home based

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us at the NCT

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.

 NCT is committed to social justice and equity. We are dedicated to being an anti-racist charity and believe that inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Being there for every parent requires bold action to challenge inequalities. By creating inclusive spaces and services that are built on collaboration and trust, we welcome and celebrate diversity and strive to meet the needs of the pregnant women, new parents, families and communities that we serve.

As the world changes and new challenges are thrown up for parents, our charity must change too. Join us now and be part of this journey, and ensure that every parent feels connected, confident and safe. 

About the role

You will help by recruiting, supporting and managing our 3,000 volunteers across the UK and Channel Islands who deliver parent support and fundraising activities. This work will be perfect for someone who can pick things up quickly, can manage shifting priorities and a large volume of work. You must be able to work with sensitive information.

You will help by recruiting, supporting, and managing volunteers who deliver parent support and fundraising activities.

Responsible for supporting volunteers to organise and deliver parent support and fundraising activities this role is perfect for someone who loves variety in their work.  Speaking to volunteers, developing new resources, thinking creatively, and improving processes are all a big part of this role.

We are looking for someone who is:

· Passionate about delivering a good volunteer experience.

· Great at communicating with a diverse range of people.

· Naturally curious and good at unpicking complexity.

· Willing to be brave and try new ideas or learn new skills.

Tasks will be email management, taking ownership of NCT First Aid courses responding to queries, social media, volunteer registration/de-registration, using multiple spreadsheets and approving events.

The candidate will need to be available during the hours of 8-4pm. Working pattern, 3.5 hours over 5 days but could do longer days over 3/4 days for the right person.

What we offer

We can offer flexible working based on the requirements of the role. Talk to us during the interview process to discuss your individual circumstances.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support. 

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

 The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Closing date for applications: 27th June 2025 – 5:00pm

Interviews: W/C 7th July 2025

Start date: 21st July 2025