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Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning data into actionable insight?
Do you want your research skills to help protect children living in conflict and war?
We are sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative and innovative fundraising that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
We’re looking for an experienced strategic and analytical Research & Insights Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead War Child’s high value prospect research strategy helping fundraisers to cultivate significant relationships with our high value donors.
You will help to drive income, deepen donor engagement, and strengthen the impact of our work. This is a pivotal opportunity for a data-driven professional to shape and deliver a high-impact research strategy and provide actionable insight to support War Child's Philanthropy Team.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for.
- A collaborative, values-driven individual with excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Proven experience in conducting structured background research on high-net-worth individuals, company directors, and family trusts and foundation boards
- Ability to gather information from the public domain in line with data protection best practices
- Experience of developing prospect research strategies and pipeline development including network mapping & audience insights
- Knowledge of fundraising practices, donor motivations, and wealth indicators
- An understanding of data protection, due diligence, and compliance best practices
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor communications for high-value audiences.
- Exceptional communication skills, with tangible experience of building collaborative relationships across high-value fundraising teams and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar
- A background in international development or INGOs are desirable but not essential.
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working, flexible hours and compressed hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
- Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
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20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential through opportunities. We provide career and business development programs, mentorship, and opportunities to help young talent thrive in their chosen industries. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to help amplify our impact through digital channels.
Role Overview
As the Social Media Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing 20/20 Levels’ digital presence by creating, managing, and growing our social media platforms. You will be responsible for creating engaging content, designing visually appealing assets, scheduling posts, analysing performance metrics, and interacting with our online community. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about using digital media to drive engagement and brand awareness.
This role reports directly to the Marketing & Communications Lead and works closely with programme teams to amplify their work.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Management
● Manage the 20/20 Level’s social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube), including content creation, scheduling (using programs like Later), and engagement.
● Create compelling written, visual, and video content that aligns with 20/20 Levels' mission and brand, including graphics, reels, captions, and TikTok posts.
● Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and mentions related to our industry and brand.
● Design materials for internal communications, including newsletters, announcements and marketing materials and team updates
● Assist in maintaining a content library, organising media assets, and archiving materials for future use.
● Collaborate with our Marketing and Communications Lead to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas for campaigns and promotions.
Community Engagement
● Engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner
● Foster meaningful conversations and positive online interactions to strengthen audience relationships
● Collaborate with internal teams to showcase program updates, success stories, and upcoming initiatives
Performance Tracking & Strategy
● Monitor trends and insights to optimise content strategy and maximise visibility and engagement
● Track, analyse, and report on social media performance, making data-driven recommendations for improvement
● Assist in running social media campaigns and influencer partnerships
● Stay up to date with the latest digital trends and best practices to keep our content fresh and relevant
Qualifications & Skills
● Previous experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation (internships or personal projects welcomed)
● Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices
● Excellent written and visual storytelling skills
● Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain performance metrics and communicate ideas clearly and quickly.
● Graphic design and video editing skills (knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, Indesign & Illustrator)
● Ability to analyse metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
● Creative thinker with an eye for detail and brand consistency
● Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented young people in the workforce
● Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Benefits of Working with 20/20 Levels
● Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission and make a real impact
● Flexible working arrangements
● Professional development and mentorship opportunities
● Exposure to a dynamic and supportive community
INTERVIEWS ON 12TH NOV!!!
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.
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Call for Expressions of Interest
Anticipated timeframe: November 2025 to mid-February 2026.
Title of Consultancy: Finance Consultant
Location: Sightsavers Bangladesh Country Office in Banani, Dhaka, operating during regular office hours (09:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Thursday), the consultant will require on occasion to travel within the country and abroad for supporting activities.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare periodical cash flow forecasts and monthly fund requests
- Review expenditures to ensure all supporting documents are attached to vouchers and correctly coded in SUN/UniFi
- Ensure month-end and project-end financial processes are completed on time
- Collect bank reconciliation certificates alongside financial reports from partners
- Finalise partner budgets, review periodic reports, and ensure accurate posting; monitor budget burn rates including partner projects
- Conduct financial monitoring of projects, including audits and oversight of partner organisations; carry out regular monitoring visits
- Support the Country Director and Finance & Support Services Manager (FSSM) in preparing project budgets and reforecasts as required
- Ensure timely preparation for project audits, including those involving partners
- Maintain finance records systematically in both hard and soft formats
- Conduct financial monitoring visits to partner organisations on a regular basis
- Verify partner project expenses against approved budgets and protocols
- Provide financial and logistical support as requested by partners or as needed
- Follow up on timely submission of financial reports from partners to Sightsavers
- Ensure proper financial monitoring of projects, including audits and financial management of partner organisations
- Support partners with budgetary control, revisions, and forecasts as needed
- Assist partners with regular budget variance analysis
Duration of the consultancy
The Finance Consultant will be engaged for a period of three and a half months, commencing in November 2025 and concluding in mid-February 2026. Any extension beyond this period will be subject to mutual agreement and dependent on project requirements.
Payment terms
The agreed budget for this consultancy will be discussed during the interview process. Consultants with a proven track record in the areas outlined will be engaged through an expression of interest process. Full details of the project, including the scope of work, expected outputs and deliverables, as well as budget information, are available in the attached Terms of Reference.
Consultant’s expertise
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Management, or Business Administration is desirable, though equivalent and relevant professional experience will be considered
- Experience working within reputable NGOs or INGOs
- Experience managing donor funds
- Experience in project accounting and working with partner organisations
- Strong skills in accounting data processing and financial report writing
- Knowledge of national tax and VAT regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication skills in both English and Bangla
Full details of the project, Scope of Work, Outputs/ Deliverables and budgets can be found within the Terms of Reference (TOR).
How to express your interest
To be considered for this consultancy, interested individuals must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) via our online system. We encourage early applications, as we will be reviewing submissions and contacting consultants while the advert remains live.
Closing Date
The deadline for applications is Friday 25 October 2025 at 5:00pm BDT.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a two-stage interview process. This will include a task and an in-person interview at our Bangladesh Country Office in Banani, Dhaka.
We are aiming to hold first-stage interviews on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October 2025. Please note that these dates are indicative and interviews may take place during the week commencing 3 November 2025.
Selection Criteria: Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria. These criteria have been especially created to help us determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role with Home-Start Wandsworth, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation. They will work closely with the Managing Director, and other members of the leadership team, to ensure the success and long term sustainability of the charity.
The role oversees the operational functions of the charity including HR, IT and Finance, as well as support of service development projects. The role also requires project management of grant applications, delivery and reporting, and plays a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, communicate and enhance the impact of our work. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
To work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to
● deliver the objectives of the organisation.
● develop our services & ways of working to ensure the charity’s long term sustainability.
● engage and motivate the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to.
● work closely with the Family Support Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements.
● contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required.
Operations
● Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR, HR, Finance and IT.
● Ensure the systems, processes and policies the team are using are understood and working effectively and that ways of working are compliant with all current policies, or recommend changes as relevant.
● Manage the operations and ensure efficient use of resources.
● Manage the budget, reconciliation and year end accounting processes.
● Lead on operational projects and oversee office administration, tech support and premises management.
● Lead on Quality Assurance requirements related to operational delivery.
● Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including charity log.
● Produce tailored reports and insights for funders, Trustees and partners.
● Manage outsourced contracts.
Organisational Development
● Lead on service development projects to support agreed strategies, priorities and commitments, working with other members of the team as relevant.
● Explore/recommend other service developments that would benefit the organisation by engagement with other Home-starts and relevant organisations.
Grant Management
● Work closely with the Managing Director and Fundraising function to project manage grant and trust applications, deadlines and progress reports.
● To ensure effective monitoring of all grant & trust commitments & deliverables, liaising with other members of the team as appropriate.
● Deliver a regular report to the Board on performance against grants and trusts.
Team Management
● Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient running of the organisation.
● Manage staff and freelancers according to the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values.
● Support effective management of any non home visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation’s work.
Line Management:
● Business Support Administrator
● Data specialist (freelance)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
● Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
● Proven experience in operations management
● Experience in financial management essential and using Xero is desirable
● Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis
● Management experience of small/medium teams
● Solutions focussed team player
● Excellent written and verbal communication
● Flexible and adaptable to change
● Excellent organisational and project management skills
● Experience of using Charity Log or other database management systems.
● Knowledge of GDPR legislation
● Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting
● Experience of working in the non-profit or community support sector is desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Financial Accountant
£37,264 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 60% of the time
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent contract
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to support the financial accounting and compliance functions of the College.
This is an important role within the Finance team, supporting the College’s mission to improve child health by ensuring the integrity of financial information, robust financial controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take responsibility for key accounting processes including payroll, tax, treasury management, and monthly financial reconciliations. You will play a vital role in maintaining accurate and timely financial records, supporting audit preparation, and ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the integrity of financial systems and ensuring accurate, timely accounting entries and reconciliations
- Supporting the Financial Accountant in preparing key balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, investments, accruals, prepayments and deferred income
- Assisting with internal and external audit processes and the preparation of group statutory accounts
- Processing monthly payroll and pension submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting VAT, corporation tax and Gift Aid returns, and ensuring all submissions are completed on time
- Managing banking and treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and reconciliation of company credit cards
- Providing administrative support for finance systems, including user access and coding updates
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including system developments and process efficiency projects
Essential skills and experience:
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting or operations roles, ideally within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector
- Experience supporting statutory accounting, audit preparation, payroll, pensions and VAT returns
- Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Desirable:
- Knowledge of charity accounting and regulatory requirements, including SORP
- Experience using Business Central or similar ERP/financial systems
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team.
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 10 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.



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Would you like to join our small, dedicated, international team to make a difference to the lives of seafarers and their families worldwide by taking the lead on managing our well respected helplines?
ISWAN has recently created this new role, which will be pivotal to further developing our quality service to seafarers. We have seen significant growth in the number and usage of our helplines and now seek to ensure we have a management structure capable of coping with further helpline growth.
As ISWAN’s Head of Helpline Services, you will be responsible for the strategic development, account management and evaluation of all ISWAN helpline services.
We have no preconceptions about where the successful applicant will come from but you will bring experience of managing multi-channelled helpline operations and best practice as well as planning, measuring and delivering user and client service improvements.
You will need to be capable of working effectively within a complex international context and have sound experience of service development. This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) but we are keen to find the right person and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns. We are flexible about where the role is based but you will be managing helpline operations in the UK, India and the Philippines so you will need to be a great team player.
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families with services, resources, strategies and advocacy




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Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Service: Business Development
Salary:
- Starting at £32,635 FTE per annum, rising to £36,158
- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum OR
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Head Office, London / Hybrid or Homebased
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contact: Permanent
Family Action & the role’s impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our Trusts and Grants team. You will play a vital role securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to support Family Action’s work across the UK.
Main Responsibilities:
- Secure and grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, targeting 5- and 6-figure grants to support Family Action’s strategic priorities.
- Develop multi-year and partnership funding opportunities to strengthen long-term income sustainability.
- Manage and expand a portfolio of existing and prospective funders, cultivating strong and lasting relationships through effective stewardship and communication.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Two-years experience of fundraising from trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
- Demonstrated success in securing 5 and 6- figure grants.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11.59pm
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness
The Role
The Customer Support Executive plays a key role in driving FareShare's mission to fight food poverty by providing exceptional support to both internal and external stakeholders. With in-depth knowledge of FareShare Go policies, systems, and platforms, you'll use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to address partner inquiries, uncover root causes, and ensure timely resolutions. Beyond individual cases, you'll identify trends and suggest improvements to enhance our services. Relationship-building is at the heart of this role—whether managing customer concerns, resolving conflicts, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll be pivotal in delivering a top-tier experience. As a brand ambassador, you'll advocate for our community partners, ensuring food reaches those in need across the UK.
Main areas of responsibility
- Resolving Support Issues: Provide high-quality, seamless support to charities, promptly addressing issues and escalating to relevant stakeholders when necessary.
- Charity Compliance: Manage charity compliance across one of four FSGo regions, ensuring KPIs are met through effective reporting, analysis, and communication with charities.
- CRM Management: Utilize the CRM system to maintain accurate records of charities and scheduled donations, ensuring smooth operations and up-to-date information.
- Supporting Regional Teams: Collaborate with regional field teams to transition charities from initial onboarding to ongoing support, aiding in engagement and retention efforts.
- Stakeholder Support: Work with the data support team to analyze performance, track trends, and proactively address key issues. Collaborate with retailer partners and tech suppliers to resolve problems and fulfill requests.
- Charity Recruitment & Lead Generation: Assess charity eligibility and their capacity for surplus food, aiming to maximize donations. Assist with the rollout of new retailers and pilot initiatives.
- Advocate for community partners and help ensure food reaches those in need, supporting FareShare’s mission to combat food poverty in the UK
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail
- Empathetic team player, with a collaborative approach
- Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong relationship-building skills, fostering trust and collaboration
- Highly organized, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results
- Ability to manage and analyse data efficiently
- Demonstrated capability to build cross-team connections and share best practices
- Flexibility to travel across the UK as needed for the role
Desirable Criteria
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce
- Experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis
- Independent, innovative, and creative thinker
- Proven track record in similar roles across any sector
- Understanding of the "not-for-profit" sector
- Previous experience working with food waste in either an academic or professional context is a plus
Competencies and behaviours
- An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hybrid Farringdon, London/Home-based
Closing Date: 20 October 2025
Ref 7172
Save the Children UK as an exciting opportunity for a part-time maternity cover role Senior Education Policy & Advocacy Adviser, to join our Global Outcomes Education Team.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
Working as part of the Global Impact team, our Global Outcomes function catalyses positive change for children by driving influencing agendas and bringing knowledge, evidence, analysis and expertise to our partnerships, programmes and advocacy work.
The Education Team works as part of the Global Save the Children movement and the wider sector to drive long lasting systems changes at the global and country levels. The team's purpose is to drive impact to deliver equitable rights (outcomes) in education for boys and girls through participatory, inclusive and collaborative thought leadership and technical expertise to influence financing, policy and practise.
About the Role
Working 3 days a week and reporting to the Head of Education, you will work closely across the teams in SCUK and the wider movement in line with our strategy and policies in our global education priorities.
As a Senior Education Policy & Advocacy Advisor, you will provide global leadership within your area of expertise (Education) to shape and drive shared advocacy and impact agendas across Save the Children and the wider sector. You will develop and deliver high-quality policy and influencing strategies, fostering innovation and inclusivity and contributing to systemic change. In this role, you will build strategic relationships with key decision-makers, lead capacity strengthening for colleagues and partners, and champion equality, inclusion and the shifting power agenda.
Key Accountabilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Being our key representative in the Send My Friend to School coalition, including being an active member of its Policy and Parliamentary Working Group and potentially its Steering Group dependent on your experience. This the UK's global education coalition of international development NGOs and teachers' unions, bringing together young people, politicians, teachers, civil society and the media to campaign for quality education for all children across the globe. Its focus is to influence the UK Governments financing and policies related to global education.
• Lead the movements influencing in support of the Global Partnership for Education replenishment campaign which aims to raise $5 billion from donors in 2026, as well as partner government commitments on domestic education financing. You will work closely with colleagues across the movement to influence their governments, as well as lead the work to ensure a significant pledge from the UK Government.
• Provide global leadership in other areas of global education to shape and drive shared advocacy and impact agendas across Save the Children and the wider sector.
This is an important time to take up this role. The UK Government has stated that it plans to deprioritise its work on global education as part of its significant aid cuts in 2027. The inspiring Send My Friend to School coalition has developed an impactful UK schools campaign, youth campaign champion network and strategic policy and advocacy approach aiming to protect the education aid budget. Similarly a successful replenishment campaign for the Global Partnership for Education is vital for maintaining multi-year, transformative investment into education systems.
About You
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
• Strong track-record in designing and implementing successful influencing strategies with minimal supervision, drawing on analytical skills to identify political and other barriers to change and prioritise from the range of possible objectives and approaches.
• Very high-level expertise in the global international development and child rights policy landscape and institutions, coupled with deep expertise in Education
• Very strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to have resonance with and influence particular audiences.
• Ability to network and represent Save the Children externally, including facilitating and speaking at high level events and meetings and doing media interviews
• Strong track-record in policy analysis and development, with ability to draw on different sources of information and ideas from partners and children to generate relevant policy positions and solutions that will have cut through with target audiences.
• Strategic thinker driven by impact and evidence, curious to keep up to date with new ideas and innovations, and sees the positive potential in change
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and authenticity that enable effective communication with different audiences
• Collaborative team player capable of coaching, motivating and working through others to achieve outstanding results.
• Effective convenor, creating synergy and maximizing collaboration
• Proven ability to build external relationships and partnerships, and to influence decision-makers and policy specialists, including politicians and donors, and other key actors globally.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing date: Midnight on 20th October 2025.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £35,225 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 28 October 202510.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 4 November on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 7 November.
This is a permanent role.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our growing Individual Giving Team as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You will work on creating our Individual Giving appeals, writing compelling communications which will inspire and drive income. You should have experience of working in a charity environment, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines and budgets.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment.
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Leading projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales.
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Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels.
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Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns.
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Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver campaigns.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Transformation Project Manager
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Fixed Term contract – 12 months
Location: Office based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £44,339 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3 Profession/ Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
The MS Society is at a pivotal moment in its journey. We are delivering a major transformation programme, backed by significant investment in data, technology, services, engagement, income generation – and most importantly, our people. This programme is designed to strengthen our organisation, build deeper connections with our community, and increase our overall impact.
As Project Manager within the transformation programme team, you’ll take the lead on delivering a key strategic project – ensuring it is well-scoped, carefully planned, and delivered on time, on budget, and in line with its intended benefits.
Beyond leading your assigned project, you’ll play an important role in supporting effective resource and dependency management across the wider programme. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate delivery, align priorities, and ensure interdependencies are actively managed.
You’ll also be part of a team that’s shaping how we deliver change across the organisation – championing best practice in project management, encouraging cross-functional working, and contributing to continuous improvement as we build a stronger, more agile MS Society.
We are looking for someone with
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, including budget management of over £250k
- Experience of leading project delivery teams
- Skilled in working across cross-functional teams to align around shared goals
- Proficient in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, with the ability to apply a blended approach
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and maintain effective relationships
- Strong problem-solving, planning, prioritisation, and time management abilities
- Confident in assessing risks and issues accurately and taking appropriate action
- Knowledge of data platforms and CRM technologies is desirable
Please note this is a fixed term role for 12 months.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 24 October 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 17 November 2025
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both Hospice sites, Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,627 - £41,363 per annum
DBS Requirement: Basic Check
Are you a visionary events professional who thrives on creativity, connection, and community? Do you want your work to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Birmingham Hospice is seeking an Events Manager to lead our talented team in delivering unforgettable experiences that raise vital funds and celebrate the compassionate care we provide across Birmingham.
At Birmingham Hospice, we’re united by a powerful mission:
To ensure everyone in our community can access the care of their choice at the end of life.
We’re a values-driven charity where people come first – whether it’s our patients, supporters, or colleagues. With exciting growth plans ahead, now is the perfect time to join us and shape the future of fundraising events in a role that blends purpose with professional development.
About the Role
As Events Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy – leading a passionate team to deliver a diverse and engaging calendar of events that:
· Captivate our community
· Raise essential income
· Elevate our public profile
From flagship fundraising events to bespoke challenge experiences, you’ll bring innovation and strategic thinking to every project. You’ll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Project Manager to grow our events portfolio and explore new opportunities for income generation and supporter engagement.
What you will bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Experienced in managing successful fundraising or mass participation events
· Driven by targets and thrives on exceeding expectations
· Inspirational in leading and motivating teams
· Creative in developing new ideas and opportunities
· Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Why Birmingham Hospice?
· Be part of a supportive, inclusive values-driven, charity where your ideas are valued
· Enjoy a generous benefit package
· Make a real difference in people’s lives
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.
A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.
Apply now and lead events that truly matter.
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.
We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.



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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!
Job overview
The role will focus on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.
The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.
The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
- Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.
- Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
- Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
- Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality project design content is translated into technical proposals and budgets for donors;
- Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management.
- As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
Key Activities
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
- Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
- Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
- Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
- Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
- Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.
Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;
- Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
- Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.
Business development and management
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
- Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
- Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
- Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
- Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.
Support effective grant & risk management and compliance
- Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
- Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
- Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
- Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
- Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.
People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions
- Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
- Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
- Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
- Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
- Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
- Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
- Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.
Education, Language & Qualifications
- Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
- Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
- Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
- Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
- Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
- Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
- Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
- Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
- Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
- Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
- Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
- Willingness to travel internationally as required;
- Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Tendering and project management experience;
- Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
- Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
- Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
- Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make-A-Wish UK is seeking a visionary leader to drive public fundraising and supporter engagement at scale. This strategic role oversees all public income streams, including: individual giving, legacies, events, and innovation, while leading a high-performing team and sector-leading Supporter Care function.
You'll shape long-term growth, deliver significant income targets, and champion a supporter-first culture across the organisation. As part of our Extended Leadership Team, you’ll influence board-level decisions and help ensure Make-A-Wish UK continues granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Core Purpose:
The Head of Public Fundraising is a pivotal strategic leadership role at Make-A-Wish UK, responsible for the strategic direction, planning, delivery, long-term growth and performance of all public fundraising and supporter engagement activity.
This includes strategic oversight of all public income streams - individual giving (cash, regular giving, lottery, payroll), legacies, in-memory giving, challenge events, community fundraising, owned products, and innovation—as well as operational leadership of the Supporter Care team, which manages supporter care, income processing, data imports, and inbound queries for the whole organisation.
The role leads a multi-disciplinary team of around 20, across four core public fundraising and engagement functions, who are responsible for delivery of a high-performing public fundraising programme and sector-leading supporter care function - acquiring, engaging, and retaining supporters at scale, growing income sustainably and ensuring every interaction reflects Make-A-Wish’s values and drives long-term income growth.
This role contributes to over 50% of the charity’s total fundraised income, plays a critical role in long-term sustainability, and operates at cross-organisationally to embed a supporter-first culture, championing segmentation, stewardship and integrated journeys that drive lifetime value. The role is responsible for delivering significant and growing income targets, developing multi-year investment plans, and influencing organisation-wide strategies to ensure we are equipped to serve a growing supporter base. The postholder is part of the Extended Leadership Team (XLT), reporting to the Director of Income & Engagement, and influences decisions at Board level through strategic investment planning and performance reporting.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in public fundraising, with a strong track record of income growth across a broad portfolio of income streams (e.g. individual giving, legacies, community, events, innovation, lottery).
- Experience of leading the development and implementation of organisation-wide strategies, and aligning team plans to broader strategic priorities.
- Demonstrable success in a senior leadership role of similar scale and complexity, with full accountability for strategy, delivery, performance and people management across multiple teams and functions.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale fundraising strategies, investment plans, and innovation pipelines which supports the organisational vision, mission and strategic objectives.
- Significant experience of leading both income-generating and operational functions (e.g. supporter experience or donor services).
- Highly experienced in developing and delivering multi-channel and multi-product acquisition, engagement and retention strategies to engage a range of supporter audiences to grow a supporter database and increase lifetime value.
- Highly experienced in using different direct marketing techniques across a range of channels including DRTV, DM, F2F, TM and digital marketing, with a proven track record of income growth within a fundraising environment, developed and delivered with a focus on future sustainability.
- Strong background in managing multi-million-pound budgets and long-term ROI models, including regular Board-level reporting.
- Strong external representation skills, including managing relationships with key suppliers, agencies, and sector partners.
- Demonstrable ability to lead insight-driven innovation, with experience of testing, scaling and refining audience-led approaches.
- Comfortable using digital tools, automation or CRM platforms to optimise supporter journeys and improve operational efficiency.
- Deep understanding of UK fundraising regulation, supporter data compliance, and charity governance. Awareness of organisational risk and compliance, including how regulatory or reputational risks impact strategic decision-making.
Skills, knowledge and behaviours required for this role:
- Strategic and commercial thinker, able to balance short-term results with long-term growth and sustainability.
- Inspirational leader with experience managing large teams, including senior managers, across income and service functions.
- Flexible and adaptive leadership style, able to support a range of personalities and development needs across the wider team.
- Confident leading across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to performance management and succession planning.
- Excellent communicator and presenter, able to engage, influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels, including Board.
- Highly numerate, with experience in multi-year investment modelling and income forecasting across multiple programmes.
- Skilled in insight-led decision making, journey optimisation, and integrated campaign delivery.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and supporter engagement across online channels.
- Experienced in designing and improving supporter journeys to increase satisfaction, retention and lifetime value.
- Proficient in CRM and insight tools (e.g. Salesforce, Power BI, Google Analytics).
- Highly organised, analytical and outcome-focused, able to manage multiple complex workstreams and competing deadlines.
Strategy and Planning
- Develop, own and drive the Make-A-Wish Public Fundraising strategy and roadmap, aligning it to organisational goals and strategy, and ensuring long-term scalable, sustainable income growth.
- Shape strategy and long-term plans across all public income streams: individual giving (cash, RG, lottery, payroll giving), legacy, in-memory, third-party events, community fundraising, owned products and innovation.
- Use insight, segmentation, and lifetime value data to inform fundraising planning across acquisition, engagement, and retention. This includes owning the Make-A-Wish supporter segmentation model.
- Ensure the team adopts a test-and-learn culture grounded in insight, continual improvement and audience understanding.
- Lead the development of scalable propositions, product strategies and audience approaches across all public income channels.
- Set up and model new income streams from scratch (e.g. lottery and regular giving programmes), with robust 10-year financial investment cases to inform Board-level decisions.
- Oversee the development of the engagement strategy for these supporters—defining its purpose, positioning, and role in supporting income growth, supporter satisfaction, and operational excellence.
- Oversee the development and delivery of a comprehensive Supporter Care Roadmap, ensuring all inbound supporter touchpoints are high quality, timely, compliant, and aligned with Make-A-Wish’s tone, values, and fundraising activity.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Supporter Care function, ensuring it is fully embedded into the public fundraising model and capable of scaling as supporter volumes grow, including future-facing processes, tech use, and journey mapping.
- Lead strategy on audience journeys and supporter touchpoints, including Make-A-Wish’s Contact Strategy, driving joined-up experiences and consistent messaging.
- Contribute to the overall organisational strategy through Extended Leadership Team (XLT) engagement, ensuring public fundraising is fully integrated. Act as a senior leader within Income & Engagement and across the organisation, contributing to cross-functional strategy and planning.
Operational Delivery
- Oversee the delivery of public fundraising programmes across all channels and products, ensuring alignment to income, supporter volume, and ROI targets.
- Lead the development and testing of new fundraising propositions, programmes and products, in line with audience needs and market opportunities.
- Oversee the team to deliver multi-channel campaigns across DRTV, direct mail, F2F, telemarketing, digital and social - working closely with agencies and internal teams.
- Ensure all supporter journeys across fundraising and experience are aligned, data-driven, and optimised to deepen engagement and improve retention.
- Oversee the operational performance of the Supporter Care Team, ensuring efficient income processing, compliant data handling, and prompt responses across phone, inbox and other inbound channels.
- Deliver continuous improvement across supporter care workflows—introducing training, process optimisation, documentation and KPIs.
- Ensure fundraising and supporter care functions meet all regulatory requirements (Fundraising Code, Gambling Commission, GDPR), including acting as the lead for the Gambling Commission.
- Lead strategic projects at XLT level that improve supporter engagement, fundraising effectiveness and operational scalability.
Financial Management
- Hold responsibility for multi-million pound income and expenditure budgets across the department.
- Lead business planning, investment proposals, budgeting, and reforecasting across all public fundraising and supporter care activity for 5 to 10 year plans.
- Build and manage multi-year investment models to inform income planning, particularly for high-potential streams like regular giving and lottery.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, providing insight, variances, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and the Board. Monitor return on investment across products and channels to inform future strategic decisions.
- Support senior managers to manage their budgets effectively and adapt where needed to maintain financial performance.
- Ensure all activity within supporter care operations is cost-effective, accurate and delivers strong value for money.
People Leadership and Culture
- Provide strategic leadership to a multi-functional team of approximately 20 colleagues, including four senior direct reports across core fundraising and supporter servicing functions.
- Set a clear team vision and ensure that performance, culture and development support organisational ambitions and create a supportive, inclusive culture focused on shared goals and continuous improvement.
- Embed a high-performance culture through clear goals, coaching, accountability, and personal development plans.
- Champion coaching, cross-team collaboration and a test-and-learn culture - empowering staff to innovate and drive impact.
- Ensure Supporter Care staff are resourced, trained and empowered to deliver a high-quality supporter experience that aligns with strategic goals.
- Lead on culture change within the Supporter Care function, embedding shared purpose with fundraising and a deep understanding of how supporter experience contributes to retention and long-term income growth.
- Shape the future structure and capability of the team to support long-term growth, including the integration of the Supporter Care function into the public fundraising model.
Stakeholder and Supplier Management
- Lead strategic supplier relationships across fundraising and experience (media, creative, F2F, print, fulfilment), negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Build strong internal relationships with stakeholders in Brand, Digital, Tech, Finance, Data and Wishgranting to deliver joined-up strategy and planning. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to deliver integrated, insight-led supporter journeys and ensure shared accountability for audience experience
- Collaborate with the Head of Brand & Comms to ensure fundraising communications reflect the brand and improve audience engagement.
- Represent Public Fundraising at the Extended Leadership Team (XLT), contributing to cross-charity strategy, insight sharing and project delivery.
- Act as a key internal ambassador for the supporter, using insight and feedback to shape fundraising propositions and operational improvements.
Data, Insight and Innovation
- Work in partnership with Data & Impact to develop insight tools and reporting dashboards to track performance across both income and supporter experience.
- Oversee use of segmentation, audience journey mapping, and predictive analytics to inform both fundraising and operational planning.
- Lead on Make-A-Wish’s innovation pipeline within Public Fundraising, identifying opportunities for new product development and managing test-and-learn pilots through to scale.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to ensure fundraising and supporter care stay relevant and responsive to audience expectations.
- Own delivery of the supporter care improvement programme, embedding measurement of satisfaction, service levels, and team performance.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing Manager
Contract: Fixed Term,12 months
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,360 Per Annum,
Location: Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
About You and the Role
The Marketing Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of the organisation’s marketing work spanning advertising, social media, print, content creation, data capture and intelligence gathering, evaluation and reporting.
Working closely with the Head of Digital and Communications and the Design and Communications Officer, this role is instrumental in the delivery of marketing and communications strategies, and plays a role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including partners, artists and audiences.
The role will also be responsible for sharing intelligence and ideas to support colleagues across the organisation in identifying/developing new digital strategies to positively impact upon Modern Art Oxford’s reach, engagement, brand and profile.
Principal Responsibilities
- To work closely with the Head of Digital and Communications and in consultation with the wider team, to plan, develop, manage and deliver Modern Art Oxford’s marketing and communications strategies spanning advertising, print, content production and campaign-specific.
- Develop and manage Modern Art Oxford’s digital marketing work, with assistance from the Design and Communications Officer, including content production for social media, email marketing and website platforms.
- To manage ticketing for our public programme events using Eventbrite.
- To promote and communicate Modern Art Oxford’s artistic programme, spanning exhibitions, projects and learning work, to a diverse and broad range of audiences and stakeholders to support the organisation’s targets for visitor figures and online engagement and reach, whilst consistently protecting and building its brand and profile.
- To lead in promoting Modern Art Oxford’s commercial offer to a broad range of audiences, including our artist-designed café, our shop and our hires offer.
- To manage multiple programmes of work including content management, scheduling, project delivery and evaluation to ensure Modern Art Oxford’s communications work is delivered in an effective and timely manner.
- To gather and share intelligence to identify new and impactful methods to grow Modern Art Oxford’s communications activities in line with the organisation’s mission and business plan.
- Write effective and accurate copy for a variety of different audiences and channels.
- Lead internal content production processes to ensure high quality and accurate campaigns are produced on time and within budget.
- Support the Head of Digital and Communications in the delivery of campaign-specific projects such as fundraising activities and strategic partnerships.
- Support the Head of Digital and Communications in delivering reports for various stakeholders, including funders and the board, by the management of regular data collection processes.
General
- Liaise with external service providers and ensure high quality relationships are maintained with stakeholders such as artists, VIPs, supporters, and suppliers.
- Deploy a range of systems/technologies/approaches relevant to marketing to support colleagues in representing Modern Art Oxford appropriately and effectively.
- Recruit and line manage temporary interns and volunteer placements.
- Work with the Head of Digital and Communications and senior management colleagues to contribute personal expertise to strategic planning and report writing.
- Support the wider work of the Digital and Communications team by attending internal events where appropriate.
- Accurately manage devolved budgets, reporting regularly to the Head of Digital and Communications.
Person Specification
Essential
- A minimum of four years experience of working in a digital marketing or communications role within an arts or comparable organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of content creation and distribution across a wide range of digital platforms.
- Experience of creating printed media, including liaising with designers, printers, distributors and ad providers.
- Experience of working across multiple strands of communications work including campaigns, print, ads, social media, website management and email marketing.
- Strong knowledge of marketing analytics platforms such as social media and Google Analytics and AdWords.
- Experience of working professionally on paid social media campaigns.
- Experience of design packages, such as InDesign, Photoshop, or Canva, and content editing platforms, such as Premier Pro or CapCut.
- Excellent written, editing and verbal communication skills. Rigorous attention to detail and a keen eye for accuracy.
- Excellent customer service skills both on the phone, in person and via email
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills. Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, complex and fast-moving environments.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills: the ability to schedule, prioritise, budget, deliver and evaluate packages of work.
- Experience of managing expenditure budgets and an understanding of financial compliance.
- Ability to work positively and proactively with a broad range of individuals, organisations and audiences.
- A strong affinity with the values and mission of Modern Art Oxford.
Desirable
- Knowledge and interest in contemporary arts and visual culture.
- Understanding of the UK charitable/publicly funded arts sector.
- Established personal networks within UK arts and culture media sectors.
About Us
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.
Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.
Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.
Benefits:
- Pension - An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan.
- Holiday 25 days annual leave plus eight public bank holidays
- Staff discount in Cafe and shop
Closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews for the role will be weeks commencing 17th to 24th November 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Modern Art Oxford is committed to creating equality of opportunity for all and we value diversity in our team. As part of our Anti-racism Action Plan, we welcome applications from people from the Global Majority who are under-represented in the workforce in our sector.
No agencies please.