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About the Role
As a Challenge Events Officer you will support the delivery and growth of MDUK's challenge events and community fundraising programme, helping to achieve fundraising targets through high-quality event management and exceptional supporter engagement. The role involves coordinating challenge events, driving participant recruitment and income generation, and delivering inspiring stewardship journeys that enhance the supporter experience, build long-term relationships, and encourage ongoing involvement with the charity.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of challenge events, including participant recruitment, event logistics coordination, and supporter stewardship to maximise fundraising income.
- Manage participant recruitment, volunteer coordination, event logistics, and supporter communications to ensure successful event delivery and achievement of income targets.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship activities to deliver an outstanding supporter experience and strong fundraising outcomes.
- Assess event applications, identify high-potential fundraisers, and provide tailored support to help participants achieve and exceed their fundraising goals.
- Assist with participant stewardship, supporter communications, and fundraising activities to support the successful delivery of large-scale challenge events.
- Work collaboratively to increase participation opportunities and improve accessibility across the challenge events portfolio.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of supporter journeys, increasing engagement, retention, and fundraising performance through effective stewardship and automation.
- Act as a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, providing guidance, support, and signposting to relevant colleagues when required.
Other responsibilities:
- Ensure all personal data is handled securely, ethically, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
- To represent the charity externally if required and to undertake other such tasks as required by the line manager.
Working arrangements
- Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hours/week
- Hybrid working arrangement
- All necessary equipment provided
About Us
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So, everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join the charity. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
We believe that by creating opportunities for all, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we are committed to serve.
What we offer
At Muscular Dystrophy UK, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues can thrive and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days' holiday (pro rata) - increasing by one day each year after five years' service, up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
- Time off in lieu - reward colleagues who volunteer their time to support community
- Employer contribution of 5% with a minimum employee contribution of 3%.
- Life Assurance - up to 4x your annual salary
Health and wellbeing
- HSF Health Plan, including cashback on healthcare costs for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential advice and support.
- Health and wellbeing resources, including Healthy Living support.
- Access to osteopathic treatment through the UCO Clinic Community Partnership.
- Discounted gym memberships.
Lifestyle benefits
- Employee discounts at a wide range of high street and online retailers.
- Interest-free season ticket loans.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounts on cinema tickets, live events and much more.
How to Apply
Please complete our application and include:
- Your CV and Cover Letter (PDF or Word format).
- Responses to the application questions
Important information
- This role is open to candidates based in the UK who have the right to work in the UK.
- Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.
Next Steps
Application deadline: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11:59pm
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward interviews if we identify an exceptional candidate before the advertised closing date.
Interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026.
Expected start date: October 2026.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, previous convictions and those with lived experience of the conditions we represent.
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with disclosure only requested where relevant at the appropriate stage
If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand your needs and make the recruitment process as accessible as possible.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Information about Headway Gloucestershire:-
Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through the following services
- OurCommunity Links Service provides outreach information, specialist brain injury recoveryadvice for people with an acquired brain injury and their families and supports them as they come toterms with the changed circumstances brought about by brain injury. The service includes benefits advice and collaborative working with other organisations such as Adult Social Services, Housing Providers and other VCSE organisations
- Our Enablement Service is centre based and open every weekday offering activities that focus on the five elements of rehabilitation: emotional functioning; cognitive functioning; learning; social interaction and behaviour. This takes the form of a structured timetable so that those with an acquired brain injury can select the activities thathelp them work towards their goals.We work one to one and also employ a group format to harness theunique recovery benefits of peer contact and support.
- OurCarer Support Groups provide a relaxed environment withinthe community where people with an acquired brain injury and their families can meet new people, share experiences and support each other.We provide training events, social events and facilitate familysupport groups.
- Our Peer Support Groups provide an opportunity once a month in different locations for people with an acquired brain injury to discuss topics of interest and to share challenges, tips and provide positive support.
- Our Community Hubs are delivered in locations around the county in community venues and are tailored to the needs of the group for up to 3 hours. They include physical exercise sessions, focussed discussion groups, advice and support related to acquired brain injury and the opportunity to develop a local support network
- Our Hospital Liaison service is where we attend the Gloucester Royal Hospital once every two weeks at an agreed time to offer support to individuals and their family during the early stages of rehabilitation.
Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.
CEO Role
You will lead and motivate a small team of staff and volunteers and work with them to provide a person centred, enabling and outcome focused support service to people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. You will seek opportunities for planned development and growth and build on the success of our existing services to increase our offer.
You will act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the charity, demonstrating integrity and commitment to key stakeholders, partners and donors to ensure the best outcomes for people affected by brain injury in the Gloucestershire area.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we work together with health and social care partners to monitor and understand the needs of people with brain injury in Gloucestershire and influence the pathway for rehabilitation and longer-term support.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a small organisation in the charity or care sector, developing strategy and business plans, a track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers.
Headway Gloucestershire is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Salary
£50,000 - £52,000 (Pro Rata) with a possible bonus for meeting agreed fundraising targets
Based at
Headway House, Gloucester
Hours
37.5 hours per week with the option of some flexibility depending on business need
Contract
Permanent
Responsible to
The Board of Trustees
To find out more about this role, please email us.
To apply for this position please send your CV and maximum of a two-page personal statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.
We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are looking for a conscientious Finance & Administration Officer, to join our Finance team on a one-year maternity contract. You will process financial transactions, maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts and support month-end and annual reporting activities. You will work closely with the Head of Finance, Financial Accountant and wider Secretariat teams to ensure effective financial administration and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance administrator or finance officer looking to develop their career within a respected humanitarian organisation.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong financial administration skills with excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You must be detail-oriented with a zeal to support the financial backbone of the secretariat. You must demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Some of the key criterion for this role include:
- Experience in processing invoices and handling supplier payment queries.
- Experience of bank, cash and credit card reconciliations.
- Experience using finance systems and reporting tools
- Understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
- Knowledge of charity finance processes and compliance.
- Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment, being proactive and demonstrating excellent organisational and time-management skills, to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
***Please download the job description for full details***
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Seafarers’ Charity is the leader in maritime welfare grant-making. For over 100 years we have led the way in supporting those who work at sea.
We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacy Lead who will play a key role in building meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters, helping them feel connected to The Seafarers' Charity's mission and the difference their generosity makes to seafarers and their families.
Through thoughtful engagement, excellent stewardship and a deep understanding of supporter motivations, the role will develop meaningful supporter journeys across individual giving, legacy giving, in-memory giving and other supporter-led income streams. By creating positive experiences that foster trust, loyalty and advocacy, the postholder will strengthen long-term support for the charity and contribute to sustainable income growth.
Our mission is to tackle the disadvantages of seafaring life by leading collaboration, funding and advocacy to improve seafarers’ lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Help build a stronger future for children and families across Hackney.
Hackney Playbus is looking for a relationship-focused Community Fundraiser to grow community fundraising, corporate partnerships and individual giving. This is an exciting freelance opportunity to help build sustainable income while working alongside a passionate team supporting children under five and their families.
About the role
We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and connecting communities.
Working collaboratively with our staff team, you’ll help grow unrestricted income by developing:
- Community fundraising campaigns
- Corporate partnerships
- Individual giving
- Friends of Hackney Playbus
- Corporate volunteering
- Employee fundraising
- Local business relationships
You’ll also help build a sustainable pipeline of supporters using Beacon CRM and work closely with colleagues across fundraising, volunteering and programme delivery.
We’re looking for someone who has
- Experience in community fundraising, partnerships or supporter engagement
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of Hackney or experience working in diverse urban communities
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience working independently and collaboratively
- Experience using a CRM (or willingness to learn Beacon CRM)
Experience in corporate fundraising, challenge events or individual giving is desirable.
What you’ll achieve
Over six months you’ll help us:
- Deliver at least two fundraising campaigns
- Launch Friends of Hackney Playbus
- Build new community and corporate partnerships
- Grow unrestricted income
- Strengthen local supporter relationships
- Create recommendations for future fundraising growth
Why join Hackney Playbus?
This is more than a fundraising role.
You’ll help shape a brand-new community fundraising programme from the ground up and play a key role in securing the future of an organisation that has supported children and families across Hackney for over 50 years.
If you’re passionate about community, partnerships and making a lasting local impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in Hackney should share the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and reach their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Location: Sheffield
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations
Salary: up to £41,758.26 per annum
Hours and basis: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week / Permanent position
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraising professional to join us as our Trusts & Foundations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts and foundations, helping to secure vital funding that transforms the lives of children, young people and their families.
About the role
In this key fundraising role, you will lead the development and management of relationships with trusts and foundations, securing funding for projects that make a real difference across Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Charity and the Trust, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and build strong partnerships with grant-making organisations. You will manage an established portfolio of supporters while cultivating new prospects, delivering excellent stewardship and impact reporting to secure long-term funding relationships and sustainable income growth.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, developing tailored engagement strategies to maximise income and impact.
- Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities to build a strong pipeline of prospects.
- Write high-quality, persuasive funding applications, proposals and cases for support.
- Work closely with charity and hospital colleagues to gather project information, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
- Deliver excellent stewardship through regular communication, reporting and relationship management.
- Demonstrate the impact of donor support through compelling reports and evidence-based communications.
- Support the delivery of wider philanthropy and fundraising objectives through strong collaboration and partnership working.
About you
We’re looking for a motivated and proactive fundraising professional with experience of securing income from trusts and foundations. You will be passionate about building meaningful relationships and confident in developing persuasive funding applications that inspire support and deliver results.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, including prospecting, cultivation, stewardship and pipeline management.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to develop tailored engagement plans for supporters.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience producing compelling grant applications, proposals and donor reports.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative and results-focused approach to fundraising.
- The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
For further details please read the full job description which outlines the behaviours, qualities, skills and experience we are looking for.
Why join us?
At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll be part of a passionate and ambitious team dedicated to making a real difference for children and young people. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, secure transformational funding and play a key role in helping us achieve our mission to create a healthier future for children.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today by with your CV and covering letter
Closing date: 7th September 2026 – 9am
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you directly. We thank you for your interest in joining Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
Agencies: We are not accepting unsolicited agency contact or applications for this role. Any CVs submitted by agencies without prior agreement will not be considered.
We support Sheffield Children’s to deliver life-changing care, comfort and new ideas to create healthier futures for children and young people.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37 per week (part timemin 25 hours considered)
Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice & Law Centre is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high-quality advice face to face and over the phone.
Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges with rising costs. The rising cost-of-living continues to directly impact individuals and families, with more people than ever in negative budgets and experiencing personal debt. Our teams provide support and empower vulnerable clients to manage their income, maximise income and assess their best strategies and options to address debt issues long-term.
Join our Team!
We're looking for a curious and analytical Business Analyst to join our team and help us understand how our services work, where they can work better, and how technology and data can support the tens of thousands of people who come to us for help each year.
About the Role
To lead the development and continuous improvement of the organisation’s data, insight and reporting systems, ensuring that information is used effectively to improve services, demonstrate impact and support strategic decision-making.
As our Data, Insight and Development Lead, you will work alongside operational colleagues, management and development teams, the postholder will combine data analysis with business analysis and service improvement. They will work with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to understand
needs, map processes, identify problems and opportunities, and define practical requirements before new systems, tools or ways of working are developed.
The role will turn information from case management, telephony, digital and other systems into clear, accessible reports, dashboards and insights. These will help staff, managers, trustees, funders, commissioners, Citizens Advice and external partners understand service performance, client outcomes, emerging needs, risks, gaps and opportunities.
The postholder will act as a bridge between operational teams and developers, ensuring that technology and data solutions address genuine user and organisational needs. They will support improvement projects from discovery through to delivery, including consultation, requirements gathering, testing, documentation, implementation and evaluation, helping new ways of working become embedded and effective.
Other organisations may call this role Business Analyst, Business Improvement Officer, Insight & Improvement Analyst, Service Design Analyst, or Systems Analyst.
The role will also strengthen the organisation’s Research and Campaigns work by identifying emerging issues affecting clients and producing robust evidence to influence local and national policy.
Through this work, the postholder will help establish data as a strategic organisational asset and promote a culture of curiosity, collaboration, continuous improvement, evidence-based decision-making and organisational learning.
Closing date:- 9.00 am 5th October 2026
Interview date:- Monday 19th October 2026 (in person)
This role leads two of the most consequential shifts in our 2026–2028 strategy. First, our move from a narrative-based to an evidence-based organisation: designing our impact measurement framework, leading the rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub (our custom CRM and data platform), and embedding data-driven decision-making across every team. Second, the community around our programmes: the trusted community and education referral partnerships that bring young people to us, and the structured alumni community that keeps them connected, supported and contributing after they complete our programmes.
WHAT YOU OWN
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Impact framework : the organisation's impact measurement framework, metrics and indicators.
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The Impact Hub (CRM) : the platform, its roadmap, adoption and supplier relationship.
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Data governance : data quality standards, validation protocols and UK GDPR compliance.
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Evaluation methodology : how programmes and services are evaluated, including external evaluation partnerships.
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Referral partnerships : the community and education referral partnership model and its members.
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Alumni strategy : the alumni engagement model, tiered support structure and Advisory Council.
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Organisational reporting : impact reporting to the board, funders and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Impact Measurement & Evidence ~ Develop and own the organisation's impact measurement framework, defining metrics and indicators that reflect outcomes and effectiveness rather than interest or activity alone.
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Organisational Insight & Foresight ~ Act as the organisation's insight lead: translate quantitative and qualitative data into organisational insight that shapes strategy, programme design and resource allocation.
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The Impact Hub ~ Lead the delivery, rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub, including migration from Upshot, in line with the phased plan in the Data & Digital strategy : and own its roadmap as the organisation's insight platform thereafter.
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Stakeholder Engagement Framework (Governance) ~ Act as guardian of the unified stakeholder engagement framework, defining the standards, data capture requirements and reporting consistency that all teams apply across our five stakeholder groups.
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Community & Education Partnerships (Referral Pipeline) ~ Design and deliver the structured referral partnership model set out in the Talent & Engagement strategy, piloting quarterly cohorts of university, faith-group and community-organisation partners with clear MOUs, shared objectives and referral tracking through the Impact Hub.
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Alumni Community & Engagement ~ Design and deliver a structured 12-month alumni engagement calendar with audience-segmented communications, supported by Impact Hub data.
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Reporting & Funder Evidence ~ Produce evidence-based impact reporting for the board, funders, partners and public communications, supporting grant bids, corporate stewardship and the annual report.
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Team Leadership ~ Line-manage the Data Administrator, Progression coaches and any future team members, providing guidance, training and performance oversight.
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Organisational Leadership ~ Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Read the full Job Description attached to see the full Key repsonsibilites, Person specification and 12 month success metrics.
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital communications and the power of green spaces? The Land Trust is looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to help share the impact of our work with communities, residents, partners and clients across the UK.
This new role will work with colleagues across the charity and will lead on social media and digital communications, create engaging written, photographic and video content, keep our website up to date, and support newsletters, campaigns, events and communications for our parks and green spaces. It will play a central role in helping us to maintain our commitment to open and transparent communication with residents living on service charge sites.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and full of ideas, with strong communication skills and confidence using multiple social media platforms. You do not necessarily need to have a qualification in communications and marketing, as we’re keen to also hear from those with demonstrable related experience. We are also committed to supporting the right candidate with training and support to grow their skills and experience whilst in post.
The post will be involved with and lead on a range of projects and tasks, so you will need a ‘can do’ attitude to managing a varied workload. Experience in the charity, customer service, community engagement or environmental sectors would also be an advantage.
In return, we offer a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, life insurance, flexible and hybrid working, wellbeing support, a healthcare cashback scheme, family-friendly leave, and training and development opportunities. Some UK travel may be required, with business travel costs reimbursed.
For details of how to apply see the careers page on our website.
We will require a CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4. Closing date is midnight, Sunday 6 September 2026
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and a DBS check may be required.
Interviews:
First stage interviews are expected to be held online week commencing 14 September 2026. As appropriate, a follow-up second stage interview will take place in person at the Land Trust offices in Birchwood, Warrington week commencing the 21 September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Fundraising and Engagement Officer, who will work within our Marketing and Fundraising team.
About the job
Location: Devon-Wide, based in Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597
Deadline for application: 5pm on 22nd September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026
About Space
We are an ambitious and innovative charity committed to ‘unlocking potential with young people and their communities’. Building on an established reputation of successful youth work and other services, Space is seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services and increasing the scope of what we do.
Space’s core values are:
★ Integrity - doing what's right even when no one is looking
★ Respect - interacting with fairness, kindness and dignity
★ Determination - we give people a second chance and a third, fourth
★ Collaborative - doing great things together and with others
★ Accountable - managing risk, taking responsibility and be accountable to each other and our stakeholders
★ Dynamic - creating fun and a little bit of weirdness
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional with a proven track record to join our growing
team. This role offers the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and develop new skills within a
collaborative environment.
Working with the Business Development and Fundraising Lead, you will identify, initiate, and lead
fundraising activities across various income streams, including:
- Grants
- Philanthropy and individual giving
- Community and corporate support
- Events and challenges
Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Duties
Bid Writing & Evidence Gathering
- Collaboratively write funding bids that help deliver on Space’s strategic objectives and income generation plans.
- Collate evidence that strengthens Space’s ability to write informed and comprehensive funding bids
Relationship Management
- Work with the Business Development and Fundraising Lead to develop and manage a supporter stewardship process to attract new and sustain existing donors and other supporters.
Systems & Administration
- Adhere to and build effective processes and systems for tracking fundraising activities, money, contacts, records, and reporting.
Corporate Partnerships & Business Development
- Identify local businesses to engage with Space Youth Centres and Chances School.
- Create opportunities for corporate partnerships and income support that align with the organisation's mission and values.
Marketing & Campaigns
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create fundraising and engagement campaigns and materials, such as brochures, emails, newsletters, and social media content.
- Develop campaigns and content for engaging staff and the public in their own fundraising initiatives for Space Youth Services (e.g., managing JustGiving pages, best practice guides, and website content).
- Recognise, reward, and celebrate young people’s achievements, learning, and successes - acting as the vital link between on-the-ground success stories and the Marketing team.
Community Engagement & Local Events
- Work with local Youth Work managers to develop and implement local fundraising plans, including the planning and delivery of community events.
- Manage and attend events when required. Work at times that are conducive to community fundraising activities and participants, including evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute central fundraising events, community outreach, and engagement strategies.
Volunteer Support
- Work with the volunteer coordinator and Social Action Manager to support local fundraising volunteers.
What We Offer
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Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
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Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
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Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
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Employee assistance programme 24/7
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Casual dress code
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Social occasions
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Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
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Enhanced sick pay
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Chromebook and work mobile
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Value-driven culture
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Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
How to Apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
For more information please visit our website.
To apply for this post please complete the attached application form.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on 22nd September 2026. The Interview will be held at The 100 Club, Exeter week commencing 12th October 2026.
Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks
At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:
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An identity check (photo ID)
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Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
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Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
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A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Products Manager
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Key Relationships: Products Manager, Stewardship Manager, Fundraising Lead, Director of Development, CEO, COO, Trustees, External Partners
Location: Remote Working, with national travel requirements for meetings, events and collaboration.
OVERALL PURPOSE
To support the Products Manager in the development, delivery and administration of innovative fundraising products and initiatives that generate income for NHS Charities Together whilst helping NHS charities increase their own fundraising income.
The Development Product Executive will play a key role in coordinating fundraising products including the lottery programme, the National Legacy Campaign, , fundraising toolkits and collective fundraising initiatives. The role will help ensure products are delivered effectively, members receive excellent support and product performance is monitored to drive continuous improvement.
Working collaboratively across the Development team, the Development Product Executive will help deliver high-quality fundraising products that are accessible, scalable and responsive to the needs of NHS charities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below:
Product Delivery & Development
- Support the Products Manager with the delivery and ongoing development of fundraising products, campaigns and initiatives for NHS charities.
- Support the administration and delivery of the lottery programme, including member onboarding, supplier liaison, reporting and responding to enquiries. The role will support NHS charities to recruit players to the lottery, so experience of engaging and growing membership or supporter bases, and understanding recruitment journeys, would be beneficial.
- Assist in developing, testing and evaluating new fundraising products and pilot initiatives.
- Produce and maintain fundraising toolkits, guidance documents, templates and other supporting resources.
- Coordinate timelines, project plans and actions to ensure fundraising products are delivered to schedule.
- Support the creation and delivery of collective fundraising initiatives that enable NHS charities to collaborate and maximise fundraising opportunities.
Member Support & Collaboration
- Act as a first point of contact for member charities with queries relating to fundraising products and initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with NHS charities, understanding their needs and supporting successful implementation of fundraising products.
- Coordinate member communications relating to fundraising products, campaigns and opportunities.
- Support the delivery of webinars, workshops and member events, including preparing materials, managing registrations and following up with attendees.
- Gather feedback from member charities and supporters to inform future product development and improvements.
- Support the delivery of consultancy projects where required.
Product Administration & Performance
- Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, budgets and performance records.
- Collate income, participation and engagement data across fundraising products.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards to monitor product performance and support evaluation.
- Assist in monitoring budgets, expenditure and income against forecasts.
- Maintain accurate records on Raiser's Edge and other systems in line with GDPR and organisational policies.
- Support supplier administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and monitoring contracts where required.
Marketing & Communications
- Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to develop and schedule marketing materials that promote fundraising products.
- Coordinate the production of product resources, case studies and promotional content.
- Identify member success stories and examples of best practice to share across the NHS charity network.
- Support campaigns that encourage member engagement and product participation.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor fundraising trends, emerging products and sector developments to identify new opportunities.
- Support the testing and evaluation of new fundraising ideas and product improvements.
- Assist with gathering insight and learning from product pilots to improve future delivery.
- Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, supporter experience and member engagement.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across the Development Team to ensure fundraising products complement wider fundraising activity.
- Collaborate with Data & Systems and Business Support teams to ensure effective administration and reporting.
- Support wider fundraising activity, including events and campaigns, where required.
- Contribute positively to team meetings, planning sessions and organisational projects.
Other Duties
- Visibly live NHS Charities Together's values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carry out duties in accordance with NHS Charities Together's Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Work flexibly, prioritising workload and supporting colleagues across the organisation as required.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, fundraising regulation, GDPR and organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. Flexibility is required and the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties appropriate to the role and within their skills and experience when reasonably requested.
Competencies
Teamwork – 'One Charity', working within and across teams
- Collaborates effectively across teams to ensure fundraising products are successfully delivered and continuously improved.
Building trust and respect – listen, feedback and learn
- Builds positive relationships with NHS charities, suppliers and colleagues through responsive communication and a collaborative approach.
Responsibility – owning your part in our success
- Takes ownership of product administration, project coordination and delivery to ensure high-quality outcomes. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and follows through on commitments.
Professionalism – creating an environment to achieve success
- Organises work effectively, manages competing priorities and maintains accurate records and reporting. Upholds fundraising regulations and organisational standards.
Stakeholder focus – understanding the needs of our stakeholders
- Provides excellent support to member charities, ensuring fundraising products are practical, accessible and responsive to their needs.
Acumen – sound decision-making
- Uses data, feedback and learning to improve product delivery and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a fundraising, marketing or project coordination role
- Experience coordinating projects or campaigns involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience producing reports and analysing performance data
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience maintaining databases or CRM systems
- Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Desirable
- Membership or subscription recruitment experience, particularly involving acquisition campaigns or supporter recruitment, would be advantageous.
- Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or products
- Knowledge of fundraising products including lotteries, legacy fundraising or individual giving
- Experience developing toolkits, guidance or fundraising resources
- Experience working with external suppliers or agencies
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and charity sector best practice
- Experience using Raiser's Edge or another fundraising CRM
- Understanding of NHS charities or the wider health charity sector
War on Want is a radical charity working in solidarity with grassroots movements and organisations around the world to fight the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice. We campaign against corporate power, economic exploitation and systems of oppression that drive poverty and human rights violations.
We are seeking a consultant with significant experience in partnership-building, programme design and development and resource mobilisation to support the growth of our international partnerships and movement-building work.
Working with War on Want staff and our existing partners, the Consultant will identify opportunities for collaboration with labour, feminist and social movement organisations in the Global South (primarily South Asia and Africa). They will develop partnership-centred programme concepts and position these to fundraise with relevant philanthropic donors and identify funding opportunities.
The Consultant will be part of the International Partnership Programmes Team, working closely with our Senior Fundraising Officer and, where relevant, Senior Campaign Officers. We are looking for a consultant who can commit to working alongside the team on a part-time (2 to 3 days per week average as a guide) basis for between four to six months.
If you are excited by the opportunity to work with War on Want and our international partners to develop collaborative programme ideas that will help mobilise resources for justice struggles, please apply by submitting:
- A covering letter outlining your most relevant experience for this role, your proposed daily rate, and your preferred pattern of working days.
- A detailed CV.
This is a self-employed consultancy engagement and does not constitute employment with War on Want.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 6.00pm on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Are you a Reporting Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear, useful information that helps people make better decisions?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Reporting Analyst to develop the dashboards, reporting and performance information used by teams across Fundraising, Marketing and the wider organisation.
This is a hands-on role where you'll combine Power BI, SQL and analytical thinking with lots of stakeholder interaction. You'll build and improve reporting, understand what colleagues really need from their data and find smarter ways to make trusted information easier to access and use.
Salary
The salary for this role is £42,770 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards and reporting that help teams understand performance and make informed decisions.
- Use SQL and multiple data sources to interrogate, validate and prepare data for reporting and analysis.
- Work with colleagues across the charity to understand their questions and translate them into useful reporting and business intelligence solutions.
- Develop clear KPIs and performance measures that give teams a consistent view of what is happening and where attention is needed.
- Turn data into clear, engaging reporting that makes complex information easier for different audiences to understand.
- Work alongside our Data Engineering and Analysis teams to develop the datasets and reporting capabilities colleagues need.
- Identify opportunities to automate and simplify reporting, reducing manual processes and making information easier to access.
- Support colleagues to confidently use dashboards and self-service reporting, helping make data part of everyday decision-making.
- Help maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy and governance across our reporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience developing dashboards and reporting using Power BI.
- Strong SQL skills, with experience interrogating, analysing and validating large datasets.
- Experience working with multiple data sources to produce accurate and meaningful business intelligence.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to spot trends and understand what the data is telling you.
- Experience developing KPIs, performance measures or reporting frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to understand what colleagues need and translate this into practical reporting solutions.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to present data and explain findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
- A proactive approach to improving and automating reporting processes.
- Experience of fundraising, supporter or charity data would be useful, but isn't essential.
This is an opportunity to help make data easier to understand, easier to access and more useful. You’ll enable colleagues to have the confidence to turn information into action.
DBS - note a Basic DBS check is required for this role.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
Help Shape the Future of Rivers in the North East
Tyne Rivers Trust is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead the growth of our fundraising, strategic partnerships and philanthropic income at an exciting moment in our development.
As a thriving environmental charity, we work to protect and improve rivers for wildlife, communities and future generations. Following our expansion in 2025 to include the Northumberland river catchments, we are entering a new phase of growth and impact across the North East.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in securing the funding, partnerships and support that will enable us to deliver lasting environmental change.
About the Role
Working closely with the CEO, Chief Scientist & Technical Director and wider leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of Tyne Rivers Trust's philanthropy, fundraising and partnership strategy. You will cultivate and steward high-value relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, statutory bodies and other key stakeholders, helping secure sustainable income and long-term investment in our work.
You will also lead and grow our partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland catchments, ensuring we build strong collaborations that maximise environmental and community impact. As the Trust continues to expand, you will help position TRT as a leading environmental charity and trusted delivery partner across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Partnerships
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Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses, funders, public bodies, charities and community organisations.
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Lead the strategic development of catchment partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland.
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Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that support our mission and growth.
Drive Fundraising and Philanthropy
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Develop and deliver our fundraising strategy and income diversification plans.
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Build a strong pipeline of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.
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Secure significant funding to support TRT's long-term sustainability and growth.
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Develop compelling cases for support and partnership investment opportunities.
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Create and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
Champion Impact and Influence
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Lead partnership communications and impact reporting.
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Develop compelling stories that demonstrate the value and impact of TRT's work.
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Support profile-raising activity and strengthen the Trust's reputation across the North East.
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Ensure partnership activity aligns with organisational priorities and strategic objectives.
Lead and Inspire
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Provide leadership to a growing philanthropy and partnerships team.
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Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional with a proven track record of building successful relationships and securing significant income.
You will bring:
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Experience developing and managing high-value partnerships and stakeholder networks.
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Significant experience designing and delivering fundraising strategies.
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A strong track record of securing six-figure funding from a range of income streams.
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Experience working with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate partners.
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Experience leading and developing teams.
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Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to identify new opportunities and turn ideas into investment and impact.
Why Join Tyne Rivers Trust?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to some of the UK's most important river catchments while helping a successful and ambitious charity achieve its next stage of growth.
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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A supportive and dedicated team.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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A senior leadership role with significant influence and autonomy.
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The chance to improve rivers, nature and communities across the North East.
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.
General Manager
Abertillery
£45,000 per annum
Full Time
Permanent
Our client is a unique community charity which also operates as a non-profit business and social enterprise. The organisation has a proud heritage and an ambitious future. As we continue to develop our commercial offer, strengthen our financial sustainability and expand our community impact, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the next stage of our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a much-loved organisation, ensuring it remains a vibrant hub for the community and local economy.
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide overall operational leadership in all aspects of our Community and Commercial activities.
Working closely with staff, partners, tenants, funders and stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's strategy, driving income growth via both external fundraising and commercial streams and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this vital community asset.
You will lead the development of new business opportunities while maximising income from external funders to maintain our ambitious community projects. By expanding our events, venue hire, catering and partnerships you will ensure the Institute continues to provide outstanding experiences for service users, customers, visitors and community groups. Alongside commercial growth, you will oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, financial performance and team development. You will ensure the organisation aligns with its original charitable mission of serving the community, while operating efficiently, compliantly and in line with its charitable purpose.
The Person
We are looking for a commercially astute and inspirational leader with a successful track record of managing and growing organisations, services or venues. You will bring experience of business development,(within the private or voluntary sector) income generation and financial management, together with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical actions and measurable results.
An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you will be confident working with Boards, stakeholders, partners and community organisations while leading and motivating a diverse team. You will combine strong commercial awareness with a genuine commitment to community impact and be comfortable operating in a pro-active environment where resourcefulness, resilience and initiative are essential.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to make a lasting difference while delivering sustainable growth for one of Blaenau Gwent's most important community assets.