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Could you make a difference where it matters most?
At Isabel Hospice, every pound raised helps us provide compassionate care, comfort and support to people facing one of the most difficult moments in life. Community fundraising sits at the heart of this mission, and we’re now looking for an experienced, inspiring and values-driven Community Fundraising Manager to lead and grow this vital area of income.
This is a big and meaningful role. You’ll shape the future of our community and challenge events fundraising, build powerful relationships across eastern Hertfordshire, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional and ethical fundraising experience, fully aligned with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice.
About the role
As our Community Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of our Community & Challenge Events Fundraising Strategy
- Grow sustainable income by inspiring individuals, groups, schools, businesses and volunteers to support our work
- Build meaningful relationships and provide outstanding donor care from first contact through to long-term stewardship
- Ensure all community fundraising is fully compliant, safe and ethical, protecting supporters, volunteers and the reputation of Isabel Hospice
- Manage, support and develop a motivated Community Fundraising Team
- Work closely with colleagues in Marketing, Communications and across the organisation to deliver compelling, insight-led campaigns
- Represent the hospice at community events, presentations, and meetings, proudly sharing our purpose and impact
This is an opportunity to bring your ideas, your energy and your leadership to a growing and ambitious charity.
About you
You’ll be confident, outgoing, and able to build rapport quickly with people from all walks of life. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and excellent organisational skills, along with the drive to meet income targets while delivering outstanding supporter care.
You will also bring:
- Proven experience in community and/or events fundraising
- A strong understanding of the supporter journey and how to nurture long-lasting relationships
- Excellent planning, budgeting and organisational abilities
- Experience managing or mentoring staff or volunteers
- The ability to communicate confidently and compassionately with a wide range of people
- A love of variety - you’ll be out in the community, leading your team, analysing data, and developing new ideas
- A commitment to compliance and an understanding of ethical, transparent fundraising
- Self-motivation, creativity, and determination to deliver exceptional fundraising for a cause that truly matters
- A full driving licence and access to your own car
Why join us?
Working at Isabel Hospice means joining a warm, supportive and passionate team who care deeply about our community. You’ll be encouraged to innovate, to build meaningful partnerships and to make the role your own, all while knowing your work is transforming lives every single day.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Seasonal Fundraiser
Make a difference this summer!
Are you passionate about nature and confident talking to people? Looking for a rewarding seasonal role where every day feels different?
Join the Fundraising Team in the North East area, where you’ll help inspire public support for nature.
This could be an ideal opportunity for students or those seeking recurring seasonal work.
Please apply only if you live within 10 miles of desired area - Each day you can expect to be travelling to venues and events around Newcastle and surrounding towns along the Northumberland coast.
Position: Seasonal Fundraiser - North East (Northumberland Coast)
Ref: NOV20256999
Location: North East - Northumberland Coast
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Until the end of August/Early September 2026
Closing Date: Sat, 3rd Jan 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
About the Role
This isn’t a desk job - it’s all about people.
Each day, you’ll:
- Travel to local venues using a company van (fuel and parking covered; average travel time up to one hour each way).
- Set up engaging and eye-catching fundraising stands.
- Chat with the public about nature and the mission.
- Inspire people to support through regular giving.
You’ll spend your days outdoors, meeting new people, and making a tangible impact for wildlife. It takes confidence and resilience - but it’s incredibly rewarding.
What’s On Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge required.
- Stable salary (not commission-based).
- Company van for business use (all fuel and expenses covered).
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata).
- Flexible working options - 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Supportive, inclusive team culture.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation.
- Confidence engaging with members of the public.
- Resilience and positivity when faced with challenges.
- Comfortable working outdoors and independently.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel on average up to one hour each way from home.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable).
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
Additional Information
- Fixed-term, until early September 2026 with the potential to return each year.
- Start date: February/March 2026
- Induction and training provided at HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation covered).
- Active fundraising season runs April to September.
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
How to Apply:
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form. Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive charity where everyone feels valued and supported.
We particularly welcome applications from people of colour and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented across the environmental sector.
If you need any adjustments or support to apply, please contact us.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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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!
Seasonal Fundraiser
Make a difference this summer!
Are you passionate about nature and confident talking to people? Looking for a rewarding seasonal role where every day feels different?
Join our RSPB Fundraising Team in the Bempton area, where you’ll help inspire public support for nature.
This could be an ideal opportunity for students or those seeking recurring seasonal work.
Please apply only if you live within 10 miles of Bempton Cliffs or surrounding towns. Each day you can expect to be travelling to surrounding towns and events.
Position: Seasonal Fundraiser - Bempton Cliffs Area
Ref: NOV20256973
Location: Flexible within the area (Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire)
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Until the end of August/Early September 2026
Closing Date: Sat, 3rd Jan 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
About the Role
This isn’t a desk job - it’s all about people.
Each day, you’ll:
- Travel to local venues using a company van (fuel and parking covered; average travel time up to one hour each way).
- Set up engaging and eye-catching fundraising stands.
- Chat with the public about nature and the mission.
- Inspire people to support through regular giving.
You’ll spend your days outdoors, meeting new people, and making a tangible impact for wildlife. It takes confidence and resilience - but it’s incredibly rewarding.
What’s On Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge required.
- Stable salary (not commission-based).
- Company van for business use (all fuel and expenses covered).
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata).
- Flexible working options - 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Supportive, inclusive team culture.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation.
- Confidence engaging with members of the public.
- Resilience and positivity when faced with challenges.
- Comfortable working outdoors and independently.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel on average up to one hour each way from home.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable).
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
Additional Information
- Fixed-term, until early September 2026 with the potential to return each year.
- Start date: February/March 2026
- Induction and training provided at HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation covered).
- Active fundraising season runs April to September.
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
How to Apply:
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form. Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive charity where everyone feels valued and supported.
We particularly welcome applications from people of colour and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented across the environmental sector.
If you need any adjustments or support to apply, please contact us.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Thank you!
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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!
Corporate Account Lead x2 (Account Management & New Business)
We are looking for two ambitious, relationship-driven fundraisers to join our growing Corporate Partnerships Team. These exciting roles will help shape the future of corporate fundraising building powerful partnerships, unlocking transformational support, and driving vital income for world-leading patient care.
Positions:
- Corporate Account Lead (Account Management)
- Corporate New Business Lead (Prospecting & Acquisition)
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (30 hours considered)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received).
About the roles
Corporate Account Lead (Account Management)
As our Corporate Account Lead, you’ll nurture and grow a dynamic portfolio of influential corporate partners ensuring every collaboration is meaningful, impactful, and strategically aligned with our ambitious vision.
You’ll be the trusted go-to for our partners, delivering best-in-class stewardship, creative campaigns, compelling impact reports, and opportunities that excite staff at every level. Your work will strengthen long-term relationships, maximise income, and inspire businesses to champion our mission year after year. This is a key role for someone who loves building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning great ideas into real-world impact.
Corporate New Business Lead (Prospecting & Acquisition)
As our Corporate New Business Lead, you’ll focus on generating new strategic partnerships seeking out exciting prospects, crafting persuasive pitches, and inspiring companies to invest in pioneering healthcare innovation.
From targeted research and bold outreach to delivering powerful presentations, you’ll lead the way in recruiting businesses who want to support breakthrough cancer research, children’s care, and world-leading hospital facilities. This role is perfect for someone with a natural flair for sales, sector awareness, and the drive to unlock game-changing new partnerships.
About you
Whether your strengths lie in nurturing existing partnerships or generating new ones, you will be:
Essential Skills & Experience (for both roles)
- A confident relationship-builder with experience in corporate partnerships or business development
- Proven experience in corporate partnerships, sales, or business development
- Skilled at communicating, influencing and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities at pace
- Insight-driven, strategic, and motivated to deliver measurable results
- Passionate about healthcare and inspired by the opportunity to drive life-changing impact
- Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across teams
- Excellent relationship-building and account management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Confident working with budgets, KPIs and income targets
Desirable:
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Donorfy/Salesforce)
- Understanding of the Cambridge/East Anglia business community
- Charity sector experience
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for both roles.
In return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Other roles you may have experience in include Corporate Partnerships, Account Management, Business Development, Fundraising, Client Relationship Management, B2B Sales, Partnership Development, Bid Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, CSR & ESG Partnerships, or New Business roles.
PLEASE NOTE: These roles are being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Hours: Part time – 22.5 per week
Contract: Fixed term until November 2026 (maternity cover)
Salary: £31,600 per annum pro rata for part time
Location: Newcastle
Closing date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you’re looking for an exciting new career opportunity join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing your part in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
Your focus will be to deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub’s local community projects, working alongside people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people’s housing rights.
You will also work in local community settings and with community groups to deliver advice and rights awareness workshops and make sure that people with lived experience of homelessness have opportunities to share their story, give their opinions and participate in the design and delivery of Shelter services. Offering day to day support to volunteers, providing learning, shadowing and mentoring and being a consistent role model for our values are also key aspects of the role.
About you
You are able to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and are able to progress to specialist level knowledge, training will be provided. You will have the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records, advise and support clients to make informed decisions, as well as a collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the Team
Shelter North East has been supporting people in the region for over 25 years and provides advice over 12 local authorities. We are made up of an advice team, legal team as well as support services which include Housing First and DIY skills service, as well as an administration team. National staff based in the hub include a Community Fundraiser and Community Organiser, Lived Experience Officer and Business Development Manager.
We aim to bring about systemic change through our work with clients, training for our partners and volunteers and using evidence to bring about housing procedural and policy changes for people in the North East.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset throughout your responses:
• Knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
•Ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
•Experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Orbis UK
Orbis UK is an affiliate of Orbis International, an eye care charity that transforms lives through the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.
Over 1.1 billion people live with vision loss in the world today. Yet for a staggering 90% of these people, visual impairment is treatable or could have been prevented.
At Orbis we work to change this injustice by providing treatment to thousands of people each year, training new generations of eye health-workers, and leading cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs that restore sight. Our vision is a world where communities strive together in the fight to save sight, and no-one is needlessly blind.
Orbis UK (Orbis Charitable Trust) is a registered charity in the UK and raises income from funders across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, towards our global commitment to eliminate avoidable blindness. In 2024, the UK team raised £5.1m. These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma.
Our ambition is to grow our income to £10 million per year within the next five years.
Overall purpose of the role
The Trusts and Foundations Officer role will be responsible for securing five-figure funding from Trusts and Foundations and management of existing donor relationships to ensure effective stewardship. The role will also manage small Trust mailings and provide wider support to the team by maintaining funder records in Raisers Edge, developing case for support and supporting internal reporting on Trust fundraising activity.
We’re looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser who can drive forward our income growth from both our existing and new supporters with skills in researching Trusts, writing compelling funding proposals and reports and in particular growing the medium Trust fundraising programme.
There are four key areas of responsibility for the role:
i) Identifying and researching Trusts that have the ability to give at the five-figure level, maintaining a pipeline of planned applications.
ii) Preparing high quality, written applications and reports to funders.
iii) Reviewing and growing a small Trust mailing programme (under 10K)
iv) Provision of support to the team in Raisers Edge data management and internal reporting.
Full details of the job description are attached below.
Benefits of working for Orbis UK
Before completion of probation:
· Competitive Salary benchmarked annually
· Minimum 25 days holiday pro-rated increasing with length of service
· Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)
· Employee Assistance Programme
· E-learning Courses
· Social Activities
· Flexi-time
· Free Sight Test
After completion of probation:
· Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
· Interest free season ticket loan
· Cycle to work scheme
· Contribution to cost of new prescription glasses
· Possibility of an overseas project visit after 3 years’ service
Application and interviews
Closing Date: Friday, 5th December 2025
Interviews: W/C 8th December 2025
Start Date: January/February 2026
All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We operate an anonymised recruitment procedure so that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. This will ensure all applicants are assessed solely on the strength of their application and not be affected by unconscious bias or confirmation bias
Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.
Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. Orbis UK is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS)
Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter, detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, referring to your experience and qualification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for mass fundraising, enabling individuals, communities and companies to support ARUK through their own talents and passions. As well as driving registrations and income through third party, virtual and mass participation events and managing these relationships to maximise income.
The Online Fundraising Team is key to the success of SLF as they work across Regional, Sporting Events, Marketing and Corporate teams to drive a future focussed department, exploring new technologies, audiences and opportunities for ARUK, testing the potential of these and advising other teams on how to capitalise on these.
The role of Online Fundraising Manager will work with the Senior Central Fundraising Manager to identify the strategy for the team, lead fundraising campaigns, and develop new propositions and ways of working for the team, department and wider organisation. This role will line manage two Online Fundraising Team Officers and one Online Fundraising Executive to support SLF in delivering our strategy and meet our departmental annual income target.
You will work closely with the Marketing and Supporter Engagement Team, Regional Fundraising Team, Corporate Team, Celebrity Team and Digital Team to ensure we are identifying and partaking in the latest, most relevant and time-worthy online fundraising campaigns to ensure maximum income generation for SLF and Alzheimer’s Research UK.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
Line Management
· Recruitment, induction, training and ongoing line management of the Online Fundraising Team (OFT); providing direction and support to drive their success to ensure a highly motivated team, equipped to deliver the operational plan and support in reaching SLF’s targets.
· Conduct monthly one-to-ones, quarterly reviews and annual appraisals to ensure high performance and development within the team.
· Responsible for workload distribution among the OFT, ensuring focus on income generation, community engagement and operational priorities.
· Support, encourage and motivate the OFT to hit financial and non-financial targets and to work collaboratively across SLF and the wider charity.
· Responsible for inputting and translating the Team Strategy, executing operational plans and for the operational performance of the team.
· Ensure OFT is fully trained and are competent representatives of ARUK.
Digital Fundraising & Online Communities
· Support and coach the team to generate fundraising through online communities, including Facebook challenges, cryptocurrencies, streaming channels and new tech. You will provide guidance on content, stewardship, and conversion.
· Lead the Facebook Challenge strategy and translate this for all stakeholders. Bringing all relevant teams together to ensure the Challenges are reaching the right audiences, supporters are stewarded appropriately, and the opportunities of these events are maximised.
· Responsibility for managing and delivering c£500k from Facebook challenges p.a
· Develop and oversee strategies for crypto and streaming fundraising, identifying opportunities within Web3 communities and streaming ecosystems.
· Ownership of relationship with external agencies, holding regular check ins and ensuring the skill levels across the team of third-party systems.
· Monitor trends, campaign performance, and supporter behaviour to inform strategy adjustments and post-event improvements.
· Build relationships with other third sector organisations to share ideas, successes and concerns to build robust fundraising challenges and develop direction for new opportunities.
· Lead the creation of a Streaming New Product Development pipeline to test innovative fundraising approaches with content creators and streaming communities.
· Ensure the team effectively engages online communities to amplify ARUK activity and maximises supporter participation.
· Work with internal teams to ensure consistent supporter engagement and stewardship across all online platforms.
New Audiences & Partnerships
· Lead and oversee the development of partnerships with crypto/blockchain companies, gaming developers, industry events, and other relevant networks to expand supporter reach.
· Maximise fundraising opportunities through third-party collaborations and emerging digital channels.
· Work closely with the Celebrity Team to identify potential content creator fundraisers and ensure they are stewarded appropriately.
· Responsible for developing Online Fundraising Corporate strategy, providing guidance to team for developing corporate pipeline, building partnerships and maximising relationships.
· Work with Digital team to identify new potential fundraising platforms and digital methods of fundraising.
Team Management
· Attend relevant sector-wide meetings to understand latest trends to inform strategy and direction of team.
· Undertake evaluation of income area, considering contribution, ROI and long-term potential.
· Stay abreast of competitor activity, particularly in designated areas, to inform strategy.
· Develop a full understanding of ARUK systems including data, finance and compliance in order to support the team in creating well informed processes and use of systems.
· Champion the Online Fundraising Team across SLF and ARUK, sharing knowledge and education teams on the opportunities available.
· Upskill the OFT and team development, with focus on corporate applications and content creator proposals.
· Upskill internal teams (e.g. fundraising, corporate, philanthropy) to embed cryptocurrency and digital fundraising into everyday supporter interactions.
What we are looking for:
· Relationship management experience
· Project management experience
· Experience in fundraising strategy development and delivery.
· Understanding of social media and online platforms
· Line management experience, particularly experience managing a team
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Experience in creating supporter journeys
· Adept at utilising data strategically for decision-making and achieving organisational goals and using analytics to identify trends and optimise donor engagement.
· Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
· Excellent organisational skills
· Great attention to detail
· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to learn and spot potential
· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration
· Effective account, people and performance management skills
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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