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Title: Engagement Manager
Salary: £42,000–£52,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Line Management: Depending on experience, may line-manage the Senior Engagement Coordinator.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
As River Action’s profile, influence and policy impact continue to grow, we are expanding our Public Affairs function to strengthen engagement with decision-makers, regulators, businesses, NGOs, strategic partners and local communities.
The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in helping River Action influence change by developing high-level relationships, building strategic partnerships and providing strategic leadership across River Action’s engagement programmes to advance our policy, legal and campaigning objectives.
This is a senior engagement leadership role responsible for providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity, ensuring River Action’s grassroots campaigning and external influence work are mutually reinforcing
What you’ll be doing
The Engagement Manager will lead River Action’s overall engagement strategy, providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity across the organisation.
Building and managing relationships with senior leaders across government, regulators, NGOs, businesses, financiers, academia and civil society, the postholder will identify opportunities to increase River Action’s influence, support policy and advocacy objectives, and help position the organisation as a leading voice on river protection and environmental reform.
The role will provide strategic direction and oversight to River Action’s community engagement work, including the River Rescue Kit, Community Toolkit and catchment-based campaigning activities, working closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator who will lead day-to-day delivery, community support and programme implementation.
Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Development, the Engagement Manager will ensure engagement activities contribute directly to organisational priorities and campaigns and that community insights help shape River Action’s policy, legal and campaigning work.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and deliver River Action’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
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Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Develop and implement engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Identify, map and prioritise key stakeholders across government, regulators, business, NGOs, academia and civil society.
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Build and maintain productive relationships with senior external stakeholders.
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Create opportunities for strategic collaboration that advance River Action’s mission and objectives.
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Monitor stakeholder developments and identify opportunities and risks.
Managing Stakeholder and Community Engagement
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of River Action’s stakeholder and community engagement programme.
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Ensure effective delivery and continuous development of the River Rescue Kit and Community Toolkit as key resources supporting grassroots campaigners and community groups.
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Oversee catchment-based engagement strategies that strengthen community-led action, advocacy and campaigning.
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Work closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen River Action’s network of stakeholder and community groups, campaigners and partners.
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Ensure insights, evidence and priorities emerging from stakeholders and local communities to inform River Action’s public affairs, policy, legal and campaigning work.
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Monitor the effectiveness and impact of community engagement activities and ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
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Support the development of engagement frameworks, systems and processes that enable effective community mobilisation at scale.
Public Affairs and External Influence
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Support the delivery of River Action’s Public Affairs strategy.
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Build relationships with parliamentarians, political advisers, local authority leaders and relevant government officials.
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Support engagement with regulators including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat and other relevant bodies.
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Represent River Action in external forums, roundtables, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
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Coordinate stakeholder engagement around key campaigns, policy initiatives and legal actions.
Strategic Partnerships
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Develop partnerships with environmental NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, financiers and businesses.
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Identify opportunities for joint initiatives, campaigns and advocacy activity.
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Strengthen River Action’s position within the wider environmental and public policy landscape.
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Convene strategic partnerships to support policy and campaigning objectives.
Organisational Leadership
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Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to support delivery of organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic direction, support and oversight to the Senior Engagement Coordinator, ensuring community engagement activity aligns with organisational priorities and objectives.
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Provide stakeholder intelligence and strategic advice to senior leadership.
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Contribute to organisational planning and public affairs priorities.
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Support cross-team working between Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Fundraising.
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Ensure strong integration between River Action’s community engagement, public affairs, campaigns, communications and legal work.
Communications and Representation
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Act as an ambassador for River Action externally.
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Support media opportunities through stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
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Prepare briefings, stakeholder reports and engagement plans.
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Help identify influential voices and advocates who can amplify River Action’s work.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Maintain stakeholder engagement plans and CRM records.
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Monitor engagement outcomes and report against agreed KPIs.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activity and recommend improvements.
What you’ll bring
Essential Experience
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Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, external affairs, partnerships or advocacy.
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Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Experience developing and implementing engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Experience overseeing or managing community engagement, organising or grassroots campaigning programmes.
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Experience translating community priorities and local evidence into policy, advocacy or campaigning objectives.
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Experience working across complex stakeholder environments.
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Experience representing an organisation externally.
Essential Knowledge
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Understanding of UK water-related political, regulatory and policy-making processes.
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Understanding of stakeholder engagement and influence strategies.
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Understanding of community engagement, organising and mobilisation approaches.
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Knowledge of environmental, sustainability or public policy issues.
Essential Skills
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Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
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Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong strategic thinking and political awareness.
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Ability to balance strategic stakeholder engagement with community-led campaigning and mobilisation.
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Strong understanding of how grassroots engagement can support policy, legal and public affairs objectives.
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Ability to develop engagement strategies that connect local action with national influence and impact.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Desirable
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Knowledge of water policy, environmental regulation or agricultural policy.
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Experience engaging with Westminster, Whitehall or devolved administrations.
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Experience developing partnerships with businesses and financiers.
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Experience supporting policy or advocacy campaigns.
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Experience working with community-led environmental campaigns or citizen science initiatives.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Engagement Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
The Government is expected to bring forward a Clean Water Bill in Parliament. River Action wants to influence the Bill to secure stronger protections for rivers, hold polluters to account, and deliver measurable improvements in river health.
In no more than 750 words, set out how you would approach this challenge. Your response should explain:
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Which stakeholders you would prioritise engaging with, and why.
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How you would use partnerships, community groups and grassroots evidence to support your objectives.
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How you would measure the success of your approach.
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One significant challenge or risk, and how you would address it.
We are interested in your ability to think strategically, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate how engagement can help deliver policy and environmental change.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of winning significant, high‑value partnerships and a passion for developing others to do the same?
We’re looking for a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager to help us strengthen and grow corporate fundraising delivered through the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Community Fundraising team, supporting our vision of a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
About the role
As a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Corporate Partnership team, playing an essential role in building the capability, confidence and consistency of Fundraising Managers across the UK.
This role is all about empowering others to secure and grow high value corporate partnerships. Drawing on your own experience of winning and managing £50k+ partnerships, you’ll coach Fundraising Managers through the full corporate sales cycle from pipeline development and proposition shaping, to pitching, negotiation, contracting and stewardship.
You’ll design and deliver training, embed best practice processes, and create practical toolkits that strengthen regional corporate fundraising. You’ll also support account management activity, helping Fundraising Managers deliver excellent stewardship, renewal strategies and long term growth for existing partners.
Working collaboratively across Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships and High Value Operations, you’ll help ensure our Community Fundraising Managers have the skills, tools and confidence to deliver exceptional corporate partnerships.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you bring strong experience of securing high value corporate partnerships and a strong understanding of what excellent corporate fundraising looks like. You’ve personally identified opportunities, shaped propositions, pitched to senior decision makers and successfully closed significant partnerships.
Just as importantly, you have a coaching mindset. You enjoy and have experience developing others, sharing your expertise and helping Fundraising Managers build their confidence and capability.
You bring:
- Proven experience winning high value corporate partnerships, with a strong track record of achieving financial targets while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- End to end sales cycle expertise, from identifying opportunities and shaping propositions to pitching, negotiating, contracting and onboarding partners, supported by strong organisational skills.
- Coaching and capability building skills with experience training, mentoring or upskilling colleagues to improve confidence and performance, ensuring teams stay structured and focused.
- Strong communication and presentation ability, confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Creative and commercially minded thinker, generating innovative, viable ideas that strengthen partnership outcomes and are delivered through clear planning and structured execution.
Working arrangements
This is 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a field-based role covering the UK. You'll need to live in England or be able to relocate to this region. This role requires regular travel within England, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospect Research Manager
Job Title: Prospect Research Manager
Salary: £37,500
Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week) although 28 hours may be considered; the role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Reporting to: Senior Partnership Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the Prospect Research Manager is to lead prospect development for major gifts, partnerships and business development, driving growth in our pipeline to help Magic Breakfast reach ambitious targets and unlock new income opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead prospect profiling, network mapping, qualification, and intelligence gathering to support the Major Giving and Business Development teams.
- Drive cross-fundraising initiatives to support prospecting, including:
- Developing an inspiring suite of ‘projects for funding’ for potential partners
- Organising in-house prospecting events to deepen engagement
- Coordinating our ‘new business roadshow’ to foster a prospecting culture across account management teams
- Conduct thorough risk screening and due diligence for prospects and, where required, existing partners, in line with Magic Breakfast’s Ethical Fundraising and Due Diligence Policies.
- Deploy varied new business tactics- including cold calling, email outreach, stakeholder mapping, event networking, and LinkedIn engagement- to secure prospect meetings.
- Identify and attend networking events to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.
- Serve as the key link between I&I and Fundraising, ensuring the latest statistics, stories, and case studies are available to craft compelling, theme-based cases for support.
- Establish processes to measure the impact of work in driving new business across Major Giving, Partnerships, and Business Development, and use these insights to create a continuous feedback loop for learning and improvement.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team.
Shortlisting: 13-15th July
Interview 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd July
Interview 2 and Informal Panel: 28th, 29th, 30th July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate Dudley Lodge's impact reporting, fundraising support and business development activities across the organisation.
The postholder will support income generation by identifying funding opportunities, maintaining funding pipelines, coordinating fundraising activity, supporting funding applications and helping Dudley Lodge evidence and communicate the impact of its work to commissioners, funders, donors and stakeholders.
Working closely with the Head of Support Services, Head of Operations and Service Leads, the postholder will collect, collate and report impact and outcomes information, support fundraising and business development activities and contribute to the organisation's sustainability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Impact Reporting and Communications
- Fundraising and Income Generation
- Systems and Administration
Impact Reporting and Communications
- Coordinate systems for collecting, recording and reporting impact, outcomes and stakeholder feedback data across Dudley Lodge services.
- Work with Heads of Service and Service Leads to gather feedback, case studies, testimonials and other evidence of service delivery, outcomes and organisational impact.
- Coordinate feedback collection from service users, parents, family members, professionals, commissioners and stakeholders.
- Produce impact summaries, dashboards and data reports for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinate the development of Dudley Lodge's assessment and Support Services' annual impact reports.
- Support the development of systems to collect and report information relating to longer-term outcomes for families.
- Ensure impact information is accurate, accessible and available to support reporting, funding applications and service development activities.
- Support the preparation of commissioner updates, funder reports, stakeholder briefings and annual impact publications.
- Gather, collate and present information, data, case studies and outcomes to support organisational reporting and stakeholder communications.
- Prepare draft reports, updates and communications for review by Heads of Service and Service Leads.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of approved reports, updates and communications.
- Support the dissemination of impact reports, funding updates and organisational achievements.
- Maintain records of stakeholder communications, reporting requirements and submission deadlines.
Fundraising and Income Generation
- Support the organisation to achieve fundraising and income generation targets.
- Research and monitor trusts, foundations, corporate, statutory and tender opportunities, maintaining accurate records of prospective funders, deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline and funding calendar.
- Gather and coordinate evidence, data and supporting information required for grant applications, tenders, expressions of interest and funding reports.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of funding applications and tender responses.
- Coordinate fundraising appeals and donor engagement activities.
- Draft and distribute appeal letters, donor updates and stewardship communications.
- Support funder reporting and grant monitoring requirements.
- Monitor emerging funding opportunities and sector developments and share opportunities with relevant managers.
Systems and Administration
- Maintain accurate fundraising, impact and stakeholder engagement records.
- Support the development and maintenance of databases and reporting systems.
- Coordinate surveys, consultations and feedback exercises.
- Produce regular reports to support management, governance and business development activities.
- Ensure information is recorded, stored and managed in accordance with GDPR and organisational policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency across impact data collection and reporting, fundraising and stakeholder reporting activities.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the role, as reasonably required by the Line Manager or to meet the needs of the organisation.
Title of post to which this job reports:
Head of Support Services
Special Conditions:
All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Centres. This may mean attending or working from either centres, Coventry, Birmingham.
Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking policy for staff.
Observance of the Centre’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre’s policies and procedures.
Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of a staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. . You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other
We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.
Responsibilities
- Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
- Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
- Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
- Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
- Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
- Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
- Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
- Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
- Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
You should have:
- Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
- Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
- Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
- Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
- Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
- Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
- A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
- Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.
All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.
Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.
- Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
- Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
- Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
- Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
- Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
- Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
- Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
- Travel to work. Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 6 July 2026, 9:00am
Phone screen: Week commencing 6th July 2026
First interview: Week commencing 13 July 2026
Second interview: Week commencing 20 July 2026
Our recruitment process
All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.
Here's what you can expect:
- As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
- A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager.
- The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
- We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
- You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
- If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
Corporate Partnerships Manager, Primary Science Teaching Trust
Key info:
- Salary £40,000 - £50,000 p/a (35 hours a week)
- Home based, The role will require regular travel to PSTT’s premises in Bristol (at least 1 day per month)
- Closing midnight Wednesday 15th July 2026
- Annual leave of 28 days, which can be taken flexibly throughout the year plus 3 days to be taken at Christmas
- Enhanced maternity pay and adoption pay, contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution), 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Role
PSTT’s long term vision is: Excellent primary school teaching in every primary school in the UK.
The goal of PSTT is to make science more accessible and attractive to children of primary school age throughout the UK. Research has shown that children’s interest in science is shaped before they leave primary school. That makes it vital for them to have a positive experience of science from their early years onwards.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and trusts and foundations There is huge scope to develop both income streams at PSTT as this is a newly created position with the responsibility for growing and further developing these income streams.
This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape the income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing partners with an incredible supporter experience. There will be an element of change as the organisation embeds an internal culture that effectively supports fundraising.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser or manager level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or trusts & foundations pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income. PSTT is an organisation with big ambitions so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 20th July in person.
Help transform women's lives - one grant, one opportunity, one future at a time.
Anawim are seeking their next Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the team so they can continue to secure the funding that makes their vital work with women possible.
Role: Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £36,825 - £43,430
Hours: 37 hours per week (0.8 considered)
Location: Balsall Heath, Birmingham (hybrid working available with 1-2 days on site)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday. Staff also benefit from enhanced maternity and sick pay, a pension scheme, hybrid working, and access to a healthcare cash plan. Additional support includes wellbeing initiatives, clinical supervision where appropriate, and ongoing training and development opportunities.
About Anawim:
Anawim exists for women who have experienced trauma, abuse, poverty, mental health issues, addiction, and contact with the criminal justice system. They provide a safe, welcoming space and long-term, holistic support, helping women rebuild their confidence, independence, and their futures. Anawim's work spans early intervention through to intensive support, including community sentences, prison support, drop-in provision and one to one casework. Their ambition is to continue expanding their reach and impact beyond Birmingham and across the West Midlands.
About the role:
This business-critical role is responsible for managing and growing income from trusts and foundations, which accounts for around half of overall funding. You'll oversee an established pipeline of funders and deliver high-quality applications in a competitive funding environment.
You will:
- Manage and deliver the trusts and foundations pipeline end-to-end
- Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities
- Write high-quality, compelling applications and reports across a range of funders (from small grants to large multi-year bids)
- Build and maintain relationships with funders
- Work closely with colleagues to translate impact into strong, evidence-based funding cases
- You will be joining a team with strong internal support, including finance, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising colleagues - giving you the tools and insight needed to succeed.
- Your work will directly enable women to access life-changing support.
About you:
We're looking for someone with:
- A strong track record of securing grant income or writing successful bids 5-6 figures (trusts and foundations or similar)
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive applications and reports
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and priorities independently
- The ability to assess opportunities and focus on the most impactful funding prospects
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work across teams
- This role will suit someone who enjoys the practical side of grant fundraising - getting high-quality bids out the door consistently - while still contributing ideas and insight where needed.
- A genuine commitment to social justice and supporting women is essential.
Why join Anawim?
This is more than a fundraising role - it's a chance to support a service that transforms lives every day, helping create a world where women are safe, valued, and equal. You'll take on a high-impact role with strong internal support, a diverse funding portfolio, and the autonomy to make a real difference within a collaborative team. It's an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step up or an experienced trusts and foundations specialist seeking a focused, hands-on role.
How to apply:
To find out more or to apply, please contact Ellen Drummond at Charity People with a copy of your CV in the first instance. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information.
Application Deadline: 9am on the 22nd of July
Interviews: w/c 3rd of August
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Drive meaningful change for disabled children while building your career in corporate partnerships. This role offers the chance to secure major new business partnerships that directly fund life-changing equipment for children who need it most.
Location: Remote with 3 days in the office per month
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll drive sustainable income growth through acquiring new corporate partners and managing existing supporters. This role focuses heavily on proactive business development, working with our stock donation team to identify, approach and secure new corporate supporters.
New Business Development:
- Develop and deliver a corporate new business strategy to secure significant income growth
- Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners aligned with Newlife's mission
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across retail, logistics, manufacturing, professional services and consumer brands
- Generate opportunities through networking, outreach, referrals, events and LinkedIn engagement
- Lead on preparing tailored pitches, proposals and presentations
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with senior decision-makers including CSR, ESG, HR, marketing and executive teams
Partnership Types:
- Charity of the Year
- Strategic partnerships
- Cause-related marketing
- Employee fundraising
- Sponsorship and payroll giving
- Corporate volunteering
- Gifts in kind
Account Management:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate partners to maximise long-term value
- Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management
- Create impactful partnership plans and reports demonstrating social impact
- Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships through multi-year agreements
Performance Management:
- Deliver agreed income and KPI targets for corporate fundraising
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting
- Monitor ROI and ensure partnerships deliver strong value
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, business development or account management
- Strong track record of securing new business and achieving income or revenue targets
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Confident presenter with strong written proposal and pitch-writing abilities
- Commercially aware with ability to identify mutually beneficial partnership opportunities
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and project management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- Passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children
Essential Skills:
- Strategic thinking and communication
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Resilience and persistence
- Commercial awareness and collaboration
- Initiative and creativity
Desirable:
- Charity sector experience
- Knowledge of CSR, ESG and corporate giving trends
- Experience using CRM databases such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge or Donorflex
- Existing network of corporate contacts
If you're ready to build meaningful partnerships that change children's lives while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose:
About Responsible Finance
Responsible Finance is the membership association for the UK’s Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are community lenders, committed to delivering positive social impact, and offer fair and affordable finance to businesses, social enterprises and to people unable to access it elsewhere.
This is an exciting moment to be joining the CDFI sector. Responsible Finance and its members are focused on increasing access to fair and affordable finance for SMEs, social enterprises, people, places and communities that are underserved by mainstream finance. The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in turning that ambition into practical referral pathways, stronger partnerships and measurable growth in responsible lending.
Awareness of CDFIs remains low among many organisations that support SMEs and entrepreneurs. Many businesses that could benefit from CDFI finance are therefore not currently being directed to the sector. An increasing number seem to be turning to high interest lenders, which don’t always consider good customer outcomes.
We are therefore seeking an exceptional Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver a partnership outreach and creation strategy that raises awareness of CDFIs, increases referrals and signposting, and supports growth in CDFI SME lending. Our recent pilot with Lloyds Bank to refer declined SMEs to Responsible Finance, and our partnership with Grow London Local are just two examples.
Success in this role will mean building a prioritised partnership pipeline, converting relationships into active referral pathways, improving the quality and volume of referrals to CDFIs, and using data to learn what works.
Purpose of the Role
As Responsible Finance’s dedicated Partnerships Manager you will build strong relationships with banks, brokers and broker organisations, professional advisers, business organisations, government, local growth bodies and others to raise awareness, establish referral routes and strengthen onward pathways to finance readiness and business support.
Your work will be a driving force in delivering Responsible Finance’s ambition to unlock an additional £1bn of lending over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development of Responsible Finance’s partnership and stakeholder relationship strategy, working with our CDFI members to identify the organisations with the greatest potential to support growth in demand and referral pathways.
- Educating potential partners and referrers about what CDFIs are, the finance and support they provide, and of their role in local economic growth and community development.
- Increasing referrals and signposting to CDFIs centrally through Finding Finance and locally from organisations supporting businesses, improving access to finance and supporting lending growth.
- Managing the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Finding Finance platform to ensure that it supports frictionless referrals and good customer outcomes – and that ongoing attribution data informs the ongoing targeting of partners.
- Developing routes for onward referrals to organisations that can support businesses with technical assistance, finance readiness and wider business support, creating a stronger future pipeline for CDFIs.
- Representing Responsible Finance at sector events, roundtables and stakeholder meetings, with a clear engagement plan, follow-up process and route for converting contacts into partnership opportunities.
This is a varied and dynamic role, working closely with our members and a range of external stakeholders. This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post which are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Role success measures and outcomes
- A prioritised partnership strategy and engagement plan agreed with Responsible Finance and informed by CDFI member needs.
- A live pipeline of target partners, with clear next actions, ownership, status and expected impact.
- New or improved referral pathways from priority partner segments, such as banks, brokers, accountants, local growth bodies, business support organisations and others.
- Improved quality, tracking and attribution of referrals through Finding Finance and local partner routes.
- Evidence of learning from pilots, including what drives referral quality, customer engagement, member value and responsible lending growth.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
We are looking for someone with experience of partnership development, stakeholder engagement or business development in a relevant environment. Experience of the finance ecosystem, SME support landscape or local economic development networks would be particularly valuable. Knowledge of CDFIs is highly desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
- Strong relationship-building skills. Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at a range of levels.
- Proven ability to build partnerships from prospecting through to implementation, including converting conversations into practical actions, pilots or agreements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Previous experience in a similar stakeholder / partner facing role.
- Highly self-motivated and able to drive your own work forward, but equally a team player with a collaborative working style.
- Willingness to travel regularly – this role is partner and stakeholder facing and the post holder will be required to travel frequently, up to twice a week, and sometimes at short notice.
- Strong presentational and public speaking skills and experience.
- Ability to develop compelling value propositions and engagement materials for different audiences.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, prioritisation, delivery against milestones and managing dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
- Confidence using data, dashboards or CRM-style tools to track pipeline activity, referral performance and outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with members or delivery partners, balancing different organisational priorities and capacities.
- Understanding of good customer outcomes, referral quality, consent and data-sharing considerations in a partnership or customer journey context.
- Strong judgement and political/stakeholder awareness when representing an organisation externally.
Desirable
Working as part of a small organisation, you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility and have opportunities to support a range of other projects and support services for our members, developing a wide range of skills and competencies.
Therefore, in addition to the essential criteria above, we are also interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in organising and delivering events and workshops.
- Experience of creating and delivering presentations.
- An understanding of CDFIs and/or lending helpful – particularly investor relations and social enterprises.
- Experience line managing and/or directing the work of other team members.
- Experience working with banks, brokers, accountants, business support organisations, local authorities, combined authorities, chambers of commerce, growth hubs or social investment networks.
- Experience designing referral journeys, customer pathways, partner onboarding processes or account-management frameworks.
- Experience using or improving digital referral platforms, CRM systems, forms or reporting processes.
- Understanding of SME finance, access-to-finance barriers, finance readiness, social enterprise finance or inclusive/local economic growth.
- Experience developing partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, pilot plans or data-sharing processes.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and responses to the following questions to Careers4Change:
- What appeals to you about this job/Responsible Finance and why do you think you’ll do a great job?
- Tell us about a partnership or stakeholder relationship you developed. What was your approach, what changed as a result, and what did you learn?
- Based on what you know about Responsible Finance and CDFIs, what would your approach be to developing strong partnerships and referral pathways?
We recognise that the use of AI tools is widespread these days, and it is often obvious when it’s used. We will automatically reject applications where the use of AI without any editing or your original thoughts is evident. The ability to be thoughtful and tailor to your audience is crucial for being successful in this role.
Job title: Responsible Finance, Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote with frequent expenses-paid travel – up to 10 times /month
Reporting To: Programme Director
Contract: 18-month fixed term contract with intention to make permanent, subject to performance and funding
Salary: £40,000
Date Closes: Friday 17th July
The Partnership Brokers Association is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Accounts Administrator to oversee PBA's financial matters. As part of the PBA Finance Team, the Accounts Administrator works closely with the Finance and Business Strategy Advisor who leads the team.
Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to provide financial support while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accountability. The candidate will act with integrity, independence, and professionalism at all times, safeguarding the PBA’s financial interests and maintaining a strong ethical stance. The candidate will liaise with and maintain relationships with outsourced firms, auditors, and others as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation such as bookkeeping and related administrative aspects;
- Attention to detail for accuracy in data entry and raising payments;
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies;
- Flagging up overdue payments to core team;
- Administration of all detail surrounding financial transactions, ensuring timely payment of invoices and taxes;
- Tracking income and expenditure against budgets;
- VAT expertise: Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules;
- Ad-hoc support Finance and Business Strategy Advisor as requested.
Skills & experience – essential
- An accountancy qualification with working knowledge of UK accounting standards and company law;
- Demonstrable financial management experience and competences;
- Proficiency in Xero for bookkeeping, raising invoices, bills and bank reconciliations;
- Experience with Xero-integrated apps e.g. Stripe;
- Demonstrable understanding of accountancy software and G-Suite/ Microsoft Excel;
- Experience of working with not-for-profit organisation;
- Ability to think strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement;
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team and respond to queries in a timely manner.
Motivation:
- Enthusiasm for the work of the PBA and its mission;
- A positive can-do attitude;
- Enthusiasm for team working.
Terms and Conditions
- Consultant contract;
- Up to 54 days per year;
- £180 per day to be invoiced quarterly;
- Location: home-based, preferably in the UK;
- Requires a degree of flexibility on availability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Partnerships and Engagement Manager
As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client’s profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West.
This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs.
Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th July 2026
About the Role
Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work.
You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully.
Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Regional Partnerships & Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Corporate Partnerships & Charity of the Year Opportunities
- Networking, Outreach & Profile Raising
- National Therapy Assessment Centre Engagement
- Income Generation & Opportunity Development
- Collaboration & Organisational Development
- Governance, Compliance & Reporting
You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events.
About You
While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference.
The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity’s future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come.
You will have experience of:
- Relationship development, business development, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, account management, sales, membership development, or income-generating activity.
- Developing new opportunities, partnerships, or strategic relationships.
- Influencing, and relationship-building
- Managing pipelines, opportunities, or stakeholder relationships through to successful outcomes.
You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Are you a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on building a high-performing team and delivering a highly efficient and dependable finance function?
Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible.
As our Assistant Director of Finance, you will hold direct operational accountability for our processes and outputs, serving as a vital steward of the resources that support our global mission. We are looking for a relational, rigorous accountant eager to serve as a key deputy and strategic partner. You will own the integrity of our financial engine, but you will use a business-partnering approach to work alongside our departments to best serve the organisation.
- Salary: £60,000-70,000 + benefits
- Location: Home based or the option of a desk in our Oxford or Belfast offices.
- Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
- Closing date: Thursday 23 July at 9am
- Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on 11-12 August
Key responsibilities:
- Finance function control
- People development and leadership
- Strategic support and business partnering
- Systems, innovation and ethos
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Belfast office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager
·£45,000 plus benefits
·Remote with occasional travel to regional offices in Burgess Hill or York offices
·Closing midnight Friday 17th July 2026
·Annual leave allowance / any other stand out benefits
Role
Brainkind is the UK’s leading charity that supports people that have been affected by brain injury. The charity provides a range of services that includes innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure that there is life after brain injury.
The organisation provides support to individuals at all stages of their rehabilitation. This includes
·Supported living
·Neurological Centres
·Residential homes
·Hospitals
The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading the leadership and development of Brainkinds philanthropy fundraising activities. This role will focus on the delivery of Brainkind’s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals and grow strategic corporate partnerships. This is a newly created role that will play an integral part of the Brainkind fundraising strategy.
The primary duties for the role will include
·Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects
- Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
- Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
- Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s mission and values.
- Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.
Experience and skills required for the role will include
·Previous experience of working in a philanthropy focused role with understanding of engaging with high-net-worth individuals, potential major donors and corporate partners.
·Strong organizational and planning skills
·Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills
·Strong verbal and written communication skills
·IT literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office and an in-house CRM system
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 27thJuly 2026via Teams.
Location: UK – Open to remote arrangement (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)
Contract Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week), Permanent contract
Hiring Salary: GBP 46,474 per annum (before taxes, to be pro-rated to 0.5 FTE)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: 8 July 2026 23:59 BST
This job advert is for an existing vacancy.
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK and Ireland.
Benefits Highlights:
- Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
- Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
- Flexible work arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- More information on what we offer is available on our website.
Application Method:
Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.
As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process are available here. Safeguarding information is available here.
As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Job Description:
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Grade: 7
Reports to: Executive Director, UK and Global Strategic Initiatives
Reports Technically to Director, Finance HQ
Location: UK (open to remote arrangement)
Direct Reports: NA
Department: Finance
1- Purpose:
The Finance and Operations Manager ensures the effective financial, administrative, and operational functioning of Right To Play UK and support the establishment of Right To Play Ireland by overseeing accurate financial records, coordinating people and legal processes, and continuously improving business systems and practices to support and enable successful fundraising outcomes.
2- Accountability & Responsibilities:
Finance (90%)
- Lead financial management, compliance, budgeting and reporting for Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland by ensuring accurate and timely recording of all expenses and revenue connected with the operation of the offices
- Ensure revenue is appropriately captured and coded and reconciled with bank.
- Oversee liquidity/cashflow, procurement, payroll, audits, tax reporting, and external financial relationships
- Deliver reliable management and statutory reports to leadership, Boards, HQ, and authorities.
- Lead for staff payroll and benefits, HRIS data accuracy, payroll coordination, contracts, insurance and benefits administration, and employee records to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strong organisational support
- Supporting global finance in finance related initiatives, as needed
- Where applicable, ensure compliance on all governance requirements
Operations (10%)
- Direct office operations, administration, IT, and legal coordination by establishing efficient administrative processes, managing office infrastructure and IT security, coordinating vendors and service providers, monitoring licenses and compliance requirements, and supporting organisational risk management and legal obligations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
3-Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy
The incumbent operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received, and preparing supplier invoices for payment. They operate with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance.
4-Leadership and Staff management
The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organizational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the offices on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the Executive Director and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with Executive Director, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity.
5- Information requirement for decision-making
The incumbent requires secure access to accurate financial, donor, and operational data - primarily through the MCRM and ERP systems - which is already identified and readily available and applies established analysis and reporting methods as a super-user to interpret information, ensure compliance, protect confidential constituent records, and support informed financial and operational decision-making.
6- Innovation and Improvements
The incumbent is expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the offices—data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration—while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the Executive Director.
7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:
The incumbent maintains key internal relationships with all team members, doner services team and HQ colleagues in MCRM, Finance, and People & Culture, and external relationships with Board members, and event partners, using effective communication and donor stewardship to support organizational objectives and ensure smooth operations. The incumbent stewards Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance and payroll providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience/Language)
- Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, Finance, or other related fields.
- Professional Accounting Designation preferred
- 5 years of progressive finance experience, including audit coordination, statutory filings, and external advisor management
- Adaptable with the aptitude to work well under pressure, and manage multiple competing and/or changing priorities
- Experience in navigating accounting, banking and payroll platforms
- A team player who is collaborative and innovative
- Excellent organizational skills; systematic in follow-through of tasks; diligent, with strong attention to detail
- Results-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity, with strong judgement skills and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- General knowledge of fundraising practices, procedures and standards preferred
- Fluency in oral and written English
9- Core Competences
- Collaboration: Demonstrates strong teamwork by effectively partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
- Growth Mindset: Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes, learn new systems, and implement innovative solutions.
- Resilience: Maintains focus and effectiveness under pressure, managing multiple priorities and challenges with composure.
- Professionalism: Upholds high ethical standards, confidentiality, and accuracy in all financial, operational, and stakeholder interactions.
- Management and Interpersonal Skills: Guides and influences colleagues through expertise, clear communication, and support, despite having no direct reports.
10- Additional Information
Ability to work irregular hours depending on event and external meeting schedule. Occasional travel for attending internal and external meetings and supporting events.
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


