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Context and Background
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children. Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We share it. It drives our Engagement and Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse.
Within the Engagement and Fundraising Directorate, our aim is to maximise resources for the NSPCC’s mission by raising funds, providing the best possible supporter experience, and building long-term relationships between donors and our cause.
To continue to deliver our mission we rely on the fundraising support of people across the UK for 90% of our annual income.
The Prospect Development Team sits within the Supporter Management Team within Philanthropy & Partnerships department but works across the whole of Engagement & Fundraising. Primarily, the team supports the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships fundraising teams in their prospecting and fundraising strategies. The team’s role is to help colleagues understand their supporters at an individual level, but also to bring to the forefront the key trends and milestones in their journeys within the NSPCC. We aim to match opportunities for giving and engagement with our supporters’ charitable interests.
To deliver this, the Prospect Development Team offers prospect research, management and identification services. The team works with departments within the directorate on projects and initiatives which have the potential to further leverage major giving and corporate income.
The team also has a role to play in sharing insight and knowledge on the latest trends in philanthropy and corporate giving with the rest of the directorate, and in ensuring that our fundraising and research practices are compliant with sectoral regulations.
As a Prospect Development Officer, not only will the work you do make a real difference to people’s lives, but opportunity is provided to develop your fundraising experience within a sector leading team.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of what we do. At the NSPCC, we understand how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support and who support us. We believe that every individual has the right to be their true self and to live a full life without prejudice, fear or barriers. This is the starting point for all our commitments and actions and underpins our commitment to be there for all children.
Job purpose
· Contribute to the Income Generation directorate’s purpose of maximising income from supporters by carrying out prospect research and prospect identification activities that contribute to fundraising activity.
· Deliver the Prospect Development Team’s strategy for supporting the growth of high value income from individuals and organisations.
· Work effectively and proactively with other departments in fundraising, in particular Philanthropy and Partnerships, and other functions within the NSPCC, to ensure prospect research activities serve their insight requirements.
· Deliver prospect research profiles, identify new fundraising opportunities and conduct activities which offer actionable insight.
Key relationships - Internal
· Reports to Prospect Development Manager.
· A member of staff of the Prospect Development Team and the Philanthropy & Partnerships department.
· Works closely with colleagues in Engagement & Fundraising to develop information, reporting and/or fundraising initiatives.
· Engages with staff in other NSPCC functions as necessary to ensure they are fully equipped to understand how potential and existing donors can connect to the NSPCC’s cause.
Key relationships - External
· Works with a range of agencies and suppliers that support fundraising research activities.
Main duties and responsibilities
· Devise, agree and deliver particular aspects of the Prospect Development Team’s annual business plan and budget alongside the Prospect Development Manager, to enable the NSPCC to deliver its planned activities and services.
· Delivery of business systems and processes within income generation in line with agreed key performance indicators and ensuring service level agreements are met where applicable.
· Manage relationships and deliver high quality support, information and data to fundraisers for whom you are assigned as lead contact. Corresponding effectively using creative and engaging methods of communication.
· Carry out research through a range of sources, including the internet, intranet, publications and other external contacts, including other charities, in order to obtain relevant information that can contribute to areas such as proposals, events, donor strategies and fundraising communications.
· Analyse and present research findings in a written or verbal format, including briefing notes, reports, summarising papers and publications. Develop full and accurate research profiles on prospects and donors to make recommendations that contribute to the agreed departmental strategic goals.
· Proactively take steps to improve business support and information systems that affect fundraising activities and staff through understanding how information and business processes are used, evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency on an on- going basis and making recommendations for and implementing improvements.
· Work with the Prospect Development Manager to maximise the opportunities by which Prospect Development can contribute to the NSPCC’s mission of ending cruelty to children over and above fundraising objectives.
· Maximise income by sharing knowledge, specialist expertise and experience of a specialist business support area with others in order to add value to cross-market fundraising activities.
· Be a key contact for agencies and other suppliers who support fundraising, ensuring appropriate agreements are in place and that goods/services are delivered as agreed.
· Keep up to date on best practice and developments within the charity sector generally and particularly in terms of changes to fundraising regulations and codes of practice.
· Undertake specific projects and activities as necessary or as required to support the department’s fundraising as a whole.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Engagement and Fundraising Directorate
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
· To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
· To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and wider NSPCC activities.
· To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.
· To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the demonstration of the NSPCC’s values.
· To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSPPC data protection regulations.
· To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
· To work in a manner that supports equality, diversity and inclusion
· To be pro-active in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance
· To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
· To maintain awareness of NSPCCs safeguarding duties and comply with Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
· To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.
Person specification
1. Highly developed verbal communication skills to deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders and the public.
2. Highly developed written communication skills to understand, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a range of audiences.
3. Ability to collect data from various sources, analyse findings, identify opportunities, evaluate their viability and present the information clearly in a way that meets desired outcomes.
4. Proven ability to build, manage and develop relationships with individuals and teams and achieve objectives through these relationships.
5. The ability to plan, monitor and implement projects/initiatives to agreed deadlines, often with conflicting priorities.
6. Well-developed ability to apply effective numeracy skills in entering and recording financial and other data and in interpreting, analysing and presenting data in a clear and accurate format to meet desired outcomes.
7. Experience of success in information provision/prospect research/customer insight in a customer focussed environment.
8. Experience in using supporter or customer databases and Windows based software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and the internet, in order to deliver tasks and projects.
9. Experience in a research role, preferably prospect research in a major charity.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
· Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
· Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
· We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
· Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
· As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
· All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Link to Change is an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting children and young people from exploitation, abuse and harm. We work alongside children, families, professionals and communities to create safer futures and stronger outcomes.
Now entering an exciting new phase of growth across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
Link to Change has a strong reputation as a trusted specialist in tackling child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, online harms and abuse affecting children and young people. Our work has influenced policy and practice, supported thousands of children and families, and amplified the voices of young people with lived experience.
We are ambitious about the future. We want to reach more children, strengthen our influence, grow our services, and continue driving meaningful change within safeguarding systems and communities.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the charity, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, well governed and focused on achieving the greatest possible impact for children and young people. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team and partners, you will lead organisational development, strengthen relationships across sectors, champion safeguarding excellence and help shape the future direction of the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected, award-winning charity with a passionate team, a strong reputation and a clear sense of purpose.
We are looking for a values-driven leader who can inspire others, build strong partnerships, navigate complexity and lead with confidence and compassion. You will share our commitment to safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and ensuring that the voices of children and young people remain at the heart of everything we do.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and want to lead an organisation that is making a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Join Link to Change and help create a future where every child and young person is safe, heard and free from exploitation.
Please ensure to follow the guidance within the application pack on how to apply.
To make an application, please submit:
1. Up to date CV (no more than 3 pages).
2. A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria. Please also state any dates that you would be unavailable for interview if shortlisted.
3. Please advise us of any dates in August and September when you would be unable to attend an interview, if successfully shortlisted.
Everyone deserves a life free from Exploitation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in Harefield, West London, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers.
What does this role do?
As Community Fundraising Officer, you’ll:
- link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs,
- feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations,
- steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work,
- organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally.
- completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you’ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you’ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you’ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential.
This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday and Tuesdays, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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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!
Head of Finance
Location: Hybrid, a mixture of remote working and office-based at Solar House, 3rd Floor, 1-9 Romford Rd, London, E15 4LJ.
Hours: 3 or 4 days a week, negotiable
Salary: Up to £62,500 (pro rata)
Closing date of advert: 20 July 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school, ready to learn, whatever it takes. Every role in our organisation helps make that happen.
We are looking for a Head of Finance to act as our financial conscience and strategic navigator.
As the Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring our day-to-day operations are exceptionally robust. You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, line-manage a Senior Finance Manager, as well as working closely with our Board of Trustees.
In this role, you will be expected to serve as the organisation's financial conscience, ensuring absolute transparency, integrity, and strict adherence to UK fundraising regulations. Looking ahead, you will also play a key role in analysing commercial opportunities to drive new business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Stewardship: Manage general ledgers, reserves, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling.
- Governance & Trustees: Work closely with the Board, Finance Committee, and Remuneration Committee.
- Compliance & Legal: Ensure complete adherence to HMRC, Charity Commission, and Charities SORP requirements.
- Risk Management: Maintain and update the Risk Register to protect charity assets.
- New Business & Commercial Growth: Provide costings and commercial modelling for new tenders and products.
- Team Leadership: Oversee the internal finance team and third-party payroll providers.
- About You
- Qualifications: You are a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
- Sector Knowledge: You have a proven track record in a senior charity finance role managing statutory accounts over full year cycles.
- Regulatory Expertise: You fully understand UK fundraising regulations, charity governance, and company law.
- Commercial Mindset: You can confidently support non-finance departments with commercial analysis to secure new contracts.
- Systems Experience: Experience with Sage and Salesforce is highly desirable
What We Offer
We really value modern workplace flexibility. This permanent role is offered as a 3 or 4 days per week part-time position, with a hybrid working pattern split between remote work and our office in Stratford, London.
We actively support staff wellbeing and champion a safe, diverse culture where everyone can be themselves. Here is what we offer our team:
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
- Life assurance for added financial security
- Pension scheme
- A structured induction and ongoing professional development
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
Applications are reviewed continually, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
School-Home Support takes the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children very seriously, and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.
All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS check at the level appropriate to the role.
We are a national education charity working to improve low attendance in schools and maximise educational opportunities for all children.

About Saferworld
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership with civil society to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and we build conditions for peace and justice. We also support analysis and learning to influence local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace and justice. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, with nine offices across those regions and offices in the UK, USA and Belgium.
Saferworld is committed to providing a safe, trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.
We are seeking a strategic and inspiring Head of Funding and Programme Development with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and mobilise resources in a values-driven environment. This role calls for a leader who is deeply committed to equitable partnerships with communities and organisations in conflict-affected settings, guiding teams to raise resources effectively while advancing peace and justice outcomes. Grounded in a people-centred vision of change, you will foster collaboration, champion locally-led approaches, and steer efforts toward resourcing sustainable, community-driven, and collective visions of peace.
About the role
- The Head of Funding and Programme Development will shape Saferworld’s income profile in alignment with our organisational strategy and change process. The post-holder will lead the development and implementation of Saferworld’s funding strategy, ensuring it supports our strategic, programmatic and operational priorities.
- The role will focus on strengthening the quality, flexibility and diversity of Saferworld’s funding base, nurturing relationships with strategic institutional donors, growing philanthropic funding, and identifying new income opportunities.
- This is an exciting opportunity to influence Saferworld’s fundraising and programme development approach during a pivotal period for the organisation. The role will line-manage a small team across programme development, philanthropy and funding.
Key responsibilities
- As part of Saferworld’s senior leadership, you will support organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic decision-making. You will monitor funding trends, identify emerging issues relevant to Saferworld’s work and partnership approaches, and develop appropriate strategies to respond.
- Working closely with the Senior Operations Team, you will ensure funding plans are developed across business units and thematic/regional areas, and that income pipelines are maintained while quality assurance and active cost recovery are proactively pursued. You will oversee the funding and prospects pipeline, produce data and analysis to support decision-making, and provide regular reporting to senior leaders and the Board.
- Externally, you will represent Saferworld with key donors, partners and networks, building strategic relationships and identifying funding opportunities.
- You will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Saferworld’s funding strategy, ensuring a balanced, ethical and diverse portfolio of restricted and unrestricted income streams. This will include securing quality funding against agreed targets and supporting income diversification through trusts and foundations, commercial funding, and other sources.
- You will work closely with Saferworld’s Grant Management Team to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to donor relationship management and cultivation. You will also lead the design of multi-country and thematic proposals, as well as consortia bid development, to strengthen partnerships and support new ways of resourcing Saferworld’s strategy.
- The post-holder will set standards for collaborative and participatory programme design, manage proposal development processes from opportunity notice to contract signing, and ensure learning from donor feedback is used to strengthen our fundraising approach.
- You will lead the Funding Leadership Team to ensure cross-organisational ownership of fundraising efforts, and work closely with regional, thematic, policy and grant management colleagues throughout the funding cycle.
People and leadership
- You will line-manage the Funding and Programme Development Team and foster an environment where staff feel empowered, take responsibility and are accountable for achieving organisational objectives.
- You will ensure the team facilitates strong participatory programme design and proposal development with partners and staff, embedding Saferworld’s organisational values and principles. You will also support the team to work closely with colleagues across the organisation, grounding proposals in learning, evidence and evaluation findings.
About you
- You will bring proven senior leadership experience in funding, with a track record of developing and implementing funding strategies and raising income through a range of donors, including individuals, institutions, trusts and foundations. You will also have experience securing high-value contracts and grants of seven figures.
- You will have strong experience of leading complex participatory programme design, including developing budgets, monitoring frameworks and proposals. You will be confident coordinating programme development processes with multiple teams and partners to ensure a collaborative and inclusive approach.
- You will have a proven track record of motivating, mentoring and managing a team, and supporting that team to think creatively about fundraising. You will also be confident developing networks, building alliances, and nurturing relationships with individuals, collaborators and funders.
- You will bring a strong understanding of key political, development and humanitarian trends and debates, particularly linked to peacebuilding, development, human rights, governance, and security and justice. You will also have sound knowledge of UK civil society and charity regulatory requirements, and an understanding of the current international aid, peacebuilding and human rights funding environment.
- Experience of working and/or living in conflict-affected contexts, and understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention, are desirable.
Skills and qualities
- You will have excellent leadership and management skills, including strategic planning and business development. You will be able to provide sound financial and compliance advice, demonstrate good financial stewardship, and bring a creative, proactive approach to your work.
- You will be able to set priorities while working under pressure, adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, and move between hands-on involvement in proposal writing and strategic oversight.
- You will bring strong communication skills, including experience of communicating across cultures and with diverse audiences. You will understand the power imbalances that may be reflected in programme design and budgeting, and bring a strong commitment to inclusive processes and to shifting power and resources to partners.
- You will be committed to Saferworld’s vision, mission and values, including equality, diversity and safeguarding. You will be able to lead by example and create a safe and respectful environment for all staff.
Application process
- Please apply through our vacancy portal on the Saferworld Jobs website.
- Upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and explaining why your experience matches the requirements of the role.
Deadline for applications: 3 August 2026
Interviews planned: Week commencing 10 August 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1 in 125 babies are born with heart disease.
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) empowers the lives of everyone born with congenital heart disease in our region. We do this through the delivery of our holistic family support service and by providing vital resources to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and region.
Our Fundraising and Marketing team are the driving force behind our charity. We are 100% self-funded, and we successfully manage a diverse range of income streams to ensure we can deliver our help and support each year. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund are proud of our Corporate Partnerships, we invest in relationships to maximise opportunities for businesses to fundraise for us and get involved in our activities and events.
We are looking for an exceptional person who is a natural relationship builder to join CHSF as one of two full-time Corporate Partnership Managers. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for securing new business and seeing these partnerships through to co-deliver meaningful income generating projects that are enjoyable for teams as well as valuable for us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Business Development
We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability.
Position: Head of Business Development
Salary: £46,654 per annum
Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27th July
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy
- Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities
- Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
- Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification
- Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities
- Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development
- Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders
- Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team
About You
You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.
You will have:
- Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts
- Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications
- Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes
- Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities
- Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
- Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff
- The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
- A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally
About the Organisation
This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region.
The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People. #INDNFP
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Overview
Race Against Dementia is a global charity founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE to find preventions, treatments and cures for dementia – faster.
We fund and support pioneering early-career scientists around the world, giving them the tools, mentoring and Formula 1-inspired mindset to accelerate breakthroughs. From the UK to the USA, Australia to South Africa, our researchers are rethinking how dementia research is done – applying data science, AI and engineering to neuroscience in bold, collaborative ways.
Purpose of the role
Race Against Dementia is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Senior Partnerships Officer to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will play a key role in managing and developing partnerships that generate income and increase global awareness of our work.
Working closely with the Strategic Partnerships Lead, you will support the stewardship and growth of corporate and strategic partnerships, with an additional focus on international fundraising and partnership development. You will help identify and cultivate new opportunities across priority markets, including the USA, Switzerland and other emerging regions.
Formula 1 remains our flagship global partner, and this role will support the activation and maximisation of this and other high-profile relationships to drive fundraising and brand visibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver partnerships that contribute to Race Against Dementia’s fundraising targets and strategic objectives.
- Support the management of key partnership accounts, acting as a point of contact for partners and maintaining strong, positive relationships.
- Develop tailored partnership plans, ensuring alignment with partner objectives and demonstrating the impact of their support.
- Contribute to new business development by researching, identifying, and engaging prospective partners, including internationally.
- Support international fundraising activity by helping develop opportunities in priority global markets and assisting with partner engagement across different regions.
- Prepare high-quality partnership proposals and presentations, clearly communicating value, impact, and alignment with funder priorities.
- Working closely with the Research team, lead the development and delivery of a strategic partner communications programme, strengthening partner engagement through regular research updates, impact reporting, and organisational news.
- Take ownership of the Partnerships team's use of the CRM system - Salesforce, maintaining accurate records, developing tracking and reporting processes, and supporting prospect research, pipeline management, and new business development activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support the delivery of partnership campaigns, activations, and marketing initiatives.
- Monitor and report on partnership performance, tracking income, engagement, and impact against agreed targets.
- Stay informed on trends in corporate partnerships, CSR, and international fundraising to support innovation and growth.
- Support the activation of Race Against Dementia’s partnership with Formula 1 and associated global opportunities to maximise fundraising and awareness.
Supporting Events
Provide support for key fundraising events, including partner engagement, stewardship and delivery support where required.
Assist with the coordination of international events and activations linked to partnership opportunities.
Other Duties
Carry out any other duties as required by the Strategic Partnerships Lead, CEO and Board of Trustees including:
- To attend, where appropriate, local, regional, national and international meetings/events.
- To maintain a good knowledge of international, national and local initiatives which are of benefit to Race Against Dementia.
- To administer your own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system.
- To attend relevant CPD training events as required.
- To undertake responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters.
- To work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia’s policies and procedures.
All team members are expected to uphold and actively demonstrate Race Against Dementia’s values and purpose, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and shared ambition to accelerate progress in the race against dementia.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Race Against Dementia aims to be an inclusive organisation where the individuality of every person is treated with respect. Race Against Dementia is committed to eliminating discrimination in any form. This means that all staff, volunteers and everyone with whom we come into contact will be treated with dignity, equality, fairness and respect and no one will receive less favourable treatment.
Safeguarding Statement
Race Against Dementia is committed to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people. All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks where appropriate. We have policies and procedures in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.
Race Against Dementia identifies, funds and guides pioneering scientists from across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Officer
Location: Kempston (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: £18,700 per annum (£31,166 FTE)
Hours: Part-Time, 3 days per week
About Us
Each year about one thousand seven hundred and fifty people die as a result of road collisions on the UK’s roads. This represents an enormous loss. Each person killed or injured will be someone’s parent, partner, child, a favourite relative or best friend.
At the Road Victims Trust, we help provide effective, personal support to those affected by death or life changing injuries resulting from road collisions is a significant issue.
We seek to provide support for the bereaved and people otherwise affected by road death or life changing injuries, who are resident in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
Purpose of the Role
To develop and manage corporate partnerships that generate income and raise awareness of the Road Victims Trust, while representing the organisation externally and supporting its presence across key networks and platforms.
The role will work closely with the Community Fundraiser to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to income generation.
What We Need
Essential:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to engage confidently with corporate stakeholders
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage a pipeline of activity
- Experience of using social media in a professional context
Desirable:
- Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, or business development
- Understanding of the voluntary or road safety sector
- Experience of attending partnership or stakeholder meetings
Key Attributes:
- Professional, credible, and confident representing the organisation externally
- Empathy and awareness of working within a trauma-informed environment
- Proactive, organised, and results-focused
- Able to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnerships and Income Generation:
- Develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters and local businesses
- Identify and secure new corporate funding opportunities, including sponsorship, donations, and strategic partnerships
- Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser to maximise joint opportunities
Partnerships and External Engagement:
- Represent the Trust at external meetings, including Vision Zero and Road Safety Partnership forums
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholder
- Identify opportunities to raise awareness of the Trust’s work and influence local discussions
- Support the CEO in developing and maintaining key corporate and strategic relationships
Communications and Social Media:
- Use social media as a tool to promote the Trust’s work, partnerships, and fundraising activity
- Develop and share engaging content linked to corporate partnerships, events, and impact
- Support campaigns and initiatives that increase visibility and attract new corporate support
Additional Information:
- The role will involve attendance at meetings and events, including occasional evenings
- Some travel within the region will be required and therefore a full driving licence will be required
To apply and start supporting this great charity, submit your CV now.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a great charity to recruit the Business Development Manager to help drive forward the charity mission at a crucial time, as they adapt to a changing funding landscape and build sustainable income for the future.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key leadership role within the organisation. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering income generation strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
This is a hands on and varied role where you will:
- Lead and grow diverse income streams including grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising
- Develop compelling funding proposals and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders
- Oversee flagship fundraising events and support third-party fundraisers
- Line manage charity shop managers and nurture a network of volunteers
- Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
- Represent the charity externally with confidence and professionalism
About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised and motivated individual who can think strategically while delivering practical results.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or a similar role
- Strong track record in securing funding (grants, trusts, corporate, or individual giving)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing events, campaigns, and stakeholder relationships
- Confidence in presenting, networking, and representing an organisation
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Experience managing staff or volunteers
- A collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach
Experience within the charity sector and knowledge of fundraising regulations is desirable.
Full job description available upon request.
Salary: £35,229- £40,885 this will be pro rata of the 30 hours
Contract Type: permanent, part-time, Flexible (maximum 30 hours per week)
Location: Stockport
Application: Cv and Supporting statement to
Deadline: On rolling basis
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Lucy at Harris Hill.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Head of Partnerships and Networks provides senior leadership for EHCVS’s partnerships, networks, and income development. Reporting to the CEO, the post-holder strengthens the voice and connectivity of the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) and develops new, sustainable income for the organisation and the wider sector.
The role focuses on growing corporate funding and business partnerships, developing Hounslow Giving (the borough’s place-based giving scheme) in partnership with the Head of Volunteering, and encouraging collaboration and consortium bids across the VCS.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Funding and Income Development
• Lead the development of corporate funding, sponsorship, and business partnerships to generate sustainable income for EHCVS and the wider sector.
• Build relationships with local businesses, major employers (such as Heathrow), and corporate funders, developing clear cases for support.
• Identify corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community investment opportunities and help diversify income.
Developing Hounslow Giving (Place-Based Giving)
• Work with the Head of Volunteering to develop Hounslow Giving, the borough’s place-based giving scheme, as part of the London Giving network.
• Bring together business, philanthropic, public, and community partners to grow local giving and connect funds to local need.
• Support donation, fundraising, and volunteering routes that engage both individuals and businesses.
Partnerships, Networks and Consortium Development
• Coordinate and facilitate EHCVS networks and forums across both boroughs, encouraging partnerships and collaboration within the VCS.
• Develop consortium bids with VCS partners, brokering relationships to pursue joint funding opportunities.
• Represent EHCVS and the VCS at strategic boards and sector events, and maintain relationships with statutory partners (local authorities, NHS, Integrated Care Board).
Leadership and Team
• Provide senior leadership for partnerships, networks, and income development, contributing to the senior leadership team and deputising for the CEO as required.
• Line manages relevant staff, providing supervision and development support.
Monitoring, Reporting and Governance
• Capture engagement, income, and outcomes, and contribute to internal and funder reporting.
• Ensure activity complies with relevant policies (safeguarding, GDPR, equality and diversity) and with fundraising good practice.
Person Specification
Essential
• Senior experience of developing partnerships, networks, or income in the VCSE, public, or social enterprise sector.
• Proven track record of securing corporate funding, sponsorship, or business partnerships.
• Experience in developing consortium or partnership bids and brokering collaboration.
• Experience of, or strong understanding of, place-based giving, community foundations, or philanthropy.
• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills across sectors.
• Experience in managing staff and leading delivery.
• Commitment to the values of the voluntary and community sector and to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
• Knowledge of the VCSE and funding environment in Ealing and Hounslow.
• Experience of developing or launching a place-based giving scheme or similar initiative.
• Familiarity with the London Giving network and London Funders.
• Experience working in a local infrastructure or second-tier organisation.
To apply, please complete the EHCVS application form, including the supporting statement section outlining how you meet the criteria, and return it to Gurpreet Rana, CEO, by 13th July 2026
Please note that CVs will not be accepted; only completed application forms will be considered.
For an informal conversation about the role, or to request an application form, contact Gurpreet at the same address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Schools’ Project Officer
We at the Mark Evison Foundation aim to encourage Yr 12 (17 years olds) in London stage schools to embrace challenge, working outside their comfort zones as a way of developing themselves. We work directly with London partner state schools, encouraging non-academic proposals from 17-year olds (Y12s). See their reports www(dot)markevisonfoundation(dot)org
Students must create their own applications and challenges, research and plan the projects and present them: we help with plans (sending comments by email), careful risk assessment and funding. Once they have the award and the expenses funding, they carry out their projects adult free. It is fascinating work, bringing out the best in young people.
We are seeking a gifted schools’ project officer for a key role within a busy team based in Dulwich SE21, Southwark. The work is varied and fulfilling.
You should be a graduate from a good university, enthusiastic and very well-organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently, manage priorities, work to deadlines, and take initiative. The project officer post involves presenting at school assemblies as outreach, working with students to help them prepare costed applications, handling draft applications by email, and accurate data collection and input. As project officer you will handle the whole process, from assemblies and schools’ work to the administration involved in getting roughly 800 students a year off doing exceptional things. You will need to deal efficiently and accurately with our administrative requirements, and have excellent PC skills – Word, Excel and Outlook. We would train you to deal with the work and our systems.
Salary is in line with experience, range £30k- £35k pro rata, depending on experience.
Applications by 15 July 2026. Please see attached Job Description, and send CV and cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fairer opportunities for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to join GoodWork at a pivotal moment in our growth. Founded in 2022, we’re a fast-growing organisation with real impact and big ambitions to drive systemic change for the community we serve.
About the role
As our first dedicated Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with our Partnerships & Development Manager and small income generation team, helping to grow and diversify the funding that sustains and scales our mission.
This is a hands-on, varied role with real scope to develop your fundraising career in a fast-growing charity. You'll support the income generation team with day-to-day fundraising activities across multiple income streams, with a focus on trusts and foundations alongside corporate partnerships, high net worth individuals and individual giving.
You’ll be:
- Preparing funding applications and grant writing: researching, developing, and submitting high-quality applications to trusts, foundations, and corporate funders, drafting compelling proposals that bring GoodWork's impact to life
- Prospect research and pipeline management: support with identifying new funding opportunities and maintaining accurate records of all fundraising contacts, applications, and deadlines, and helping to monitor income targets and reporting cycles
- Relationship management: supporting with building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with current and prospective funders
- Funder reporting: managing reporting cycles and producing accurate, engaging impact reports that demonstrate GoodWork's value to funders
- Events and engagement: supporting the coordination of funder engagement opportunities and events
- Cross-team collaboration: working across the GoodWork team to gather impact data and programme insights that strengthen funding applications and reports
Like any growing charity, our work is constantly evolving and this is a great opportunity to be part of shaping our organisation for the future. We’ll encourage you to share your feedback and suggestions regularly.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an ambitious, motivated fundraiser who is driven by GoodWork's mission and ready to take ownership of a varied and impactful role. For this role, we’re looking for someone with at least a year's experience in a charity fundraising team, with exposure to trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, high net worth, or community fundraising.
- Excellent written communication and grant writing skills: a proven ability to write compelling, persuasive funding proposals and funder reports that translate complex information into clear, motivating narratives, with strong attention to detail
- Analytical skills: confidence working with data and numbers, including the ability to pull together impact information and basic budget figures to support funding applications and funder reports
- Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and colleagues at all levels
- Strong organisational skills: comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting cycles, and taking ownership of your own workload
We work with a diverse group of young people from underserved communities. We particularly encourage applications from minoritised ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme, particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Key Info
- Full time (37.5 hours per week)
- Permanent contract
- Target start date: w/c 21 September 2026
- Salary: £33,280 annually with 4% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid (London), 3 day/s a week in-person with the team at GoodWork HQ, Warren Street.
- 25 days holiday per year (pro rated), plus Bank Holidays and additional leave during our annual Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS Check. GoodWork operates in line with safe recruitment practices and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy is essential.
Life at GoodWork:
Making GoodWork a great place to work is hugely important to us, and as a small charity we’re continuously working to improve our offer. For now, our team benefits from:
- Personal training budget to invest as you’d like, as well as access to more in-person and online training through our membership of London Youth and the Charity Learning Consortium
- Access to individual coaching to support professional development with qualified coaches, through our corporate partners
- Quarterly official team socials and ad hoc team social activities, recent highlights have included a team Iftar, pottery painting, a Monopoly Deal and Pizza Night and team crafting lunchtime
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
- Enhanced Maternity and Shared Parental Leave, after a year’s service
- A dog-friendly office
- The option to work up to two weeks a year ‘super remote’ (from anywhere)
- A values and mission driven team (find out more about our values here) and the opportunity to be part of shaping a rapidly growing organisation
Please apply via our website no later than 9am on 27 July 2026.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fair opportunities for young people from low income backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Administration & Business Support Officer to help keep our growing charity running smoothly.
Working closely with the Director of Operations, you’ll provide essential support across administration, finance, HR, governance and organisational systems. From coordinating recruitment and processing invoices to supporting Board meetings and maintaining key records, you’ll play a vital role in enabling our team to deliver life-changing support to children and families across the UK.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys bringing order to busy environments, takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys helping colleagues succeed. As a small charity, we value flexibility, collaboration and a willingness to get involved wherever support is needed.
The role is home-based, with occasional travel to meetings in or around York and other locations across the UK.
Please download the application pack for full details about the role, responsibilities, person specification and application process.
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, to find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £25,375 (FTE 29,605)
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street (on-site)
Working hours: 8:00am to 16:30pm
Contract type: Permanent, part-time (30 hours/week across four days, with Friday as a mandatory working day)
Closing date: 12 July 2026
Interview date: 27 July 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key front-facing role at the heart of the London Diocesan Fund, helping to create a warm, professional welcome for staff, visitors and partners. As Receptionist and Business Support Officer, you will combine reception, office services and finance support, contributing to an efficient, safe and welcoming workplace that supports the wider mission and values of the Diocese of London.
Job Summary
Through excellent service, attention to detail and a proactive approach, the postholder will:
· Act as a professional first point of contact for staff, visitors, contractors and members of the public.
· Support building access arrangements, reception resources, mail handling, room bookings and meeting room preparation.
· Manage day-to-day office supplies and report maintenance issues as required.
· Provide administrative support for key health and safety processes, including lone working arrangements, first aid and fire marshal coordination.
· Contribute to finance operations through invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, payment query resolution and accurate record keeping.
· Help maintain a safe, efficient, well-organised and welcoming working environment that supports effective service delivery across the LDF.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Empathy with the mission and values of the Diocese
· Experience as an administrator
· IT proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel
· Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail in data management and record handling
· Customer service experience, in person, on the telephone and in writing
· Right to work in the UK
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Our Mission and Values
At the London Diocesan Fund, our mission is:
“To support, serve and resource all parts of the Diocese of London in enabling every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ.”
Our values shape how we work, make decisions, and support one another. We are looking for someone who reflects these in their approach:
· Confident- We work with clarity, competence and discipline to make timely, transparent decisions that benefit those we serve.
· Compassionate- We act with empathy, dignity and fairness, placing people at the heart of our work and responding with care.
· Creative- We approach challenges with openness and curiosity, creating space for new ideas and better ways of working.
· Connected- We communicate openly so everyone experiences one joined-up LDF, where relationships and collaboration shape how we work.
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and Job Description when answering the application questions.
Applications close on 12th July and in-person interviews will be held on 27th July.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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