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We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is looking for a Senior Manager - Network to support our mission to help every young person find their best next step. You will ensure consistent high-quality delivery and support for all Careers Hubs across the country.

You will play a key role in delivering CEC’s current and future ambitions through our network of Careers Hubs, including the government’s ambition for a new work experience guarantee to ensure that all pupils participate in 2 weeks’ worth of work experience by the time they leave year 11. Careers Hubs will be a key coordinating and delivery mechanism for this guarantee.

You will balance national intent with local priorities, ensuring national government agenda is delivered upon through the lens of place and devolution. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Strategic and Local Authorities who we partner with in the delivery of careers education through Careers Hubs.

Reporting to the Associate Head of Network Development, with a team of 8 Area Managers, you will provide a central point of accountability, senior stakeholder management and operational support to Area Managers.

You will contribute as a member of the senior management team of Network and Employers and the wider organisation. Contributing towards the strategy and operational delivery and leading/co-leading on cross Network and Employer and cross-company projects.

This role suits someone who can lead the delivery of a large-scale national programme and is a natural relationship builder. You will thrive on delivering change management and be comfortable working through ambiguity to secure lasting impact. The role will require travel across the country.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload an anonymised version of your CV.

Please describe the following in your cover letter:

• How do you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile?
• What do you consider the biggest risk and opportunities to careers education?
• Why would you like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company?
• Right to Work 

Closing date: 7th November 2025 (Midnight)

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

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12 month fixed term contract - temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent

35 hours per week

£35,100 per annum

Location is home based but will mainly cover the Manchester region.

Benefits

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our retail function of the The Children's Society, which maximises vital income to support the organisation's work with Children and Young people.

Your role will be to maximise sales and profitability within a designated region, striving for compliance in all set KPIs whilst motivating and supporting a high performing team

We are currently looking for a positive, resilient and can do retailer with excellent people skills to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role you will have the ability to manage and motivate a multi sited diverse team in order to achieve income set for each shop and per region.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

-A minimum of 4 years of experience in retail management

-A minimum of 2 years of experience in retail multi sited management

-Experience of recruitment and training a team

-Strong communication skills

-To be a confident influencer and negotiator

-To be a competent driver with a clean driving license

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 31st October 2025.

Interviews are due to be held during the 2nd and 3rd week of November - TBC

IN1

Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Guided by universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, the Charity is strengthening its community fundraising to deepen impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Lead, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Community Fundraising Lead - retention

Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days

Hybrid - Midlands base with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/Midlands); occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office

£28,000-£34,000 per annum (FTE)

The Community Fundraising Lead will provide hands-on support and guidance to individuals and small volunteer groups across multiple regions, many of whom have championed the Charity for decades. You'll honour their values while ensuring the Charity's updated mission and messages are communicated clearly and consistently. Working with Marketing and Income Generation, you'll collaborate on projects, develop leads, and maximise fundraising activities with a strong focus on retention and long-term engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will build on established networks, including loyal volunteer communities and church partners, overseeing initiatives such as our Ambassador programme so supporters feel confident representing the charity and sharing updates on national campaigns and community activities. You'll steward relationships at all levels, from pilgrim trek fundraisers to local bake-sale organisers, equipping volunteers with the tools, resources and recognition they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will be an empathetic, proactive relationship-builder with experience of community or volunteer-led fundraising and supporter stewardship. You'll bring strong communication skills, confidence working across faith and community settings, and the organisational flair to juggle multiple projects while maintaining excellent supporter care and compliance. Alignment with the Charity's mission and values is essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at [email protected].

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Harris Hill has an amazing opportunity, for an experience Senior Media and Communications Officer, to join a membership/ health organisations, so 6 months on a full time, hybrid basis, with 2dpw in the office in London, and 3 from home. 

Main scope of the role

Lead on proactive media and communications to improve awareness of the organisations work.

Responsible for developing creative and engaging written, visual and audio content to deliver the proactive media and communications activities. 
 

Identify proactive media opportunities and collaborate with teams across the organisation, including officers, members, experts by experience, internal and external stakeholders, teams and staff, to build positioning, expertise and credibility in their communications.

Alongside meeting journalists, develop a network of credible contacts to work with on media and communications projects and attending events, key meetings, briefings and interviews.

Experience:

Journalist/experience of journalism actively working in the media with Public relations/press experience

Good news sense and understanding of how the media works and how to make an impact

Ability and willingness to work under pressure to tight deadlines in a fast- paced busy press office

Understanding of the prioritisation of news stories and responses and how to identify the correct news stories

Ability to efficiently draft accurate press releases and other written materials

Knowledge and understanding of media distribution tools

Experience creating the media and communications strategy for proactive campaigns

Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply for more information.

About The Role
We have an exceptional opportunity to take on a critical and exciting leadership role at Alzheimer’s Society — one that will shape how we protect, support, and empower everyone connected to our charity!
 
Location: Homebased including travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

As Head of Safe Practice, you’ll bring a proven expertise and sector knowledge of health and social care to lead three pivotal functions: Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Information Governance. We’re not looking for a specialist in all three fields — we’re looking for a leader who understands what great, safe practice looks like in real-world service delivery, who knows the power of strong relationships between operational delivery and assurance, and who can champion continuous learning, improvement, and transparency. … and so much more.

The successful individual will work across boundaries to monitor, report, and provide assurance on organisational and service-level performance relating to these areas of legal and regulatory compliance. Championing ongoing developments and improvements to build on behaviours and activities across the charity which provide openness, transparency, and knowledge to inform employee and volunteers of their joint responsibilities to ensure that Alzheimer’s Society continues to champion best practice in all these areas.  Your leadership should foster a sense of community and belonging across your teams, promoting opportunities for face to face working for collective problem-solving and promoting learning and development.   

About you
You are an accomplished, system focused leader thriving on creating clarity and accountability, bringing strength-based professional expertise in safe practice. You will showcase a robust understanding of the standards and quality of practice needed across our corporate responsibilities within the charity, its work, its people, and its spaces, and to our direct frontline services work making a direct difference to people affected by dementia.  

What you’ll focus on

- Ensuring the establishment of controls, and that robust assurance processes and activities in all areas of safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, are embedded across the Society 

- Leading, and effective management of: 

- Our Safeguarding Team; including the effective and efficient delivery of safeguarding risk, and case management and consultation. 
- Our Information Governance Team; line managing and championing the role of the Society’s Data Protection Officer and acting as the Deputy Caldicott Guardian for the Society. Ensuring high quality compliant and effective management of information, including data protection, records management, and information security. 
- Our Health and Safety Team; ensuring that the Society delivers a safe, secure, healthy, and compliant environment for all employees, volunteers, involvement participants, service users, and all others that the Society interacts with. 

- Keeping the Society abreast of best practice, regulatory and legislative changes, and the external landscape, to ensure that the Society is well prepared to adapt to future changes in line with the delivery of our strategy.
- Management and escalation of all serious incidents and reportable incidents are identified, managed appropriately, reported, and escalated as required within our governance frameworks, and in accordance with Charity Commission, ICO, and HSE requirements.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and promote the visibility and value of Safe Practice teams within the wider organisation.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

Carers Manchester is a partnership of Statutory and Voluntary Sector organisations who work together the plan, enhance and deliver advice and support services for unwaged carers in the city. Through working together, the Carers Manchester Pathway is in place, which supports carers being able to access the right advice and support at the right time in their caring journey. 

Gaddum plays a key role in managing the development of the Carers Manchester Pathway, in supporting a network of voluntary sector organisations, ensuring that the carers voice is heard in everything that we do and delivering a Carers Helpline.

Following the recent award of an extension to our current contract we are looking for an administrator to support us in managing a number of workstreams which will enhance the provision of services for unpaid carers in the city.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Amongst the core tasks in this role will be to: 

• Arrange and take minutes of a number of Carers Manchester meetings.
• Support the delivery of a number of projects and workstreams co-ordinated by Gaddum.
• Take responsibility for receiving and inputting data into databases and spreadsheets.
• Provide an initial point of contact for carers and professionals contacting our services.

You could be the person we are looking for if you have: 

• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to collate and input data onto data management systems.
• Experience of working within an administration function.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion. 

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity, to find a talented Partnerships Engagement Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing and award-winning partnerships team that has already secured landmark deals with tombola, Primark and Premiership Women’s Rugby. With huge ambitions to grow high-value income from £47m today to £69m annually by 2029, alongside a landmark £50m Campaign, this is a truly exciting time to join.

What you’ll do:

• Approach and secure six-figure, multi-year partnerships and sponsorships across a range of sectors.
• Lead and manage the charity’s successful life sciences partnerships, worth £300k annually, while cultivating new opportunities.
• Proactively engage corporates in sectors such as business services, logistics, utilities and technology to design innovative, shared-purpose partnerships.
• Deliver high-quality pitches, proposals and sector strategies that inspire decision-makers and align with Breast Cancer Now’s new strategy.
• Build strong cross-team relationships internally to develop compelling, insight-driven propositions.
• Maintain a robust new business pipeline, meeting ambitious targets for approaches, meetings and proposals.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven track record in securing five-figure corporate partnerships, sponsorships or grants.
• Experience managing corporate relationships, with an interest or experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals or healthcare being a huge plus.
• Confident engaging senior decision-makers and presenting compelling proposals.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, creative and proactive, with the drive to secure transformational partnerships.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th October
1st stage Interviews: Wednesday 12th November
2nd stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th November

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client e to appoint their new Director of Marketing & Communications.

The organisation exists to strength the social impact sector by ensuring it can access the resources necessary to enable just, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

The Director of Marketing and Communications is offered on a permanent contract. This position is open to candidates based in London, where there is a hybrid arrangement near Old Street station and potentially to internationally based candidates. The salary for this role is up to £64,000, dependent on experience and location.

The Director of Marketing & Communications will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the CEO, helping to design and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy that advances the Resource Alliance’s mission, builds powerful partnerships, and nurtures an engaged and thriving global community. You will be a strategic thinker and creative leader who can help strengthen the Resource Alliance brand, scaling global presence, and driving deeper engagement across programmes, partnerships, and community initiatives.

To be successful within this role, you be a strategic thinker who has significant senior leadership experience in marketing, communications, or partnerships, ideally in the non-profit or social impact sector. You will have proven success in developing and delivering integrated global marketing and communications strategies. You will have demonstrated expertise in brand positioning, storytelling, and thought leadership.

You will have strong experience in cultivating and managing partnerships with organizations, networks, and thought leaders, and engaging with diverse communities worldwide. You will also have expertise in managing digital channels, including social media, platforms, analytics, and campaign optimization. You will also have experience in leading a team and overseeing budgets/resources efficiently. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ryan Burdock or George Cook at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon

About the role

Imperial’s Regular Giving and Legacy team is seeking a coordinator for a 12-month fixed term contract. For this role you will need to show experience of working in a fast paced, target-driven environment. You will bring outstanding written communications skills, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals. This role is a great opportunity for a talented administrator who is looking for a starter role in higher education fundraising, with a view to progressing further in the field.

What you would be doing

Imperial’s Regular and Mid-Level Giving programme seeks philanthropic support up to £50,000 to advance the work of the University. Primarily, the programme focuses on soliciting support from alumni. The Legacy team raises philanthropic income from alumni and friends who leave the gifts in their will.  Our programmes raise funds for a variety of projects across the University including bursaries and scholarships, enhancing the student experience and Faculty level support.

Your responsibilities will be wide-ranging, but the key duties are:

• Act as first contact for all fundraising related queries (by telephone, email, post and in person); liaise across the team to draft and send appropriate responses.
• Collect, collate and manage case studies, including building relationships with students.
• Support the telethon fundraising campaigns, direct marketing fundraising appeals, and managing your own fundraising projects such as emails and social media.
• Support the team with general administrative and office duties such as booking meeting rooms.
• Provide diary management and PA support to the Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.
• Support with the team with budgets including raising PO’s and tracking invoices.

What we are looking for

In order to hit the ground running, you will need to possess the following required skills:

• Experience of working in a customer, alumni or donor focused environment
• Outstanding communications (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Methodical approach to work with outstanding attention to detail
• A sound understanding of customer relations databases (CRM) to manage customer/donor data.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held week commencing 17th of November.

Closing date: 5 November 202

Job Title Database Officer

Location Hybrid – Home/London Office, EC4Y                        

Hours of work 9:15 am – 5:15 pm (35 hours PW)

Salary                   £30,000 per annum 

Reporting to      Database Manager

Are you passionate about creative data solutions, excellent data hygiene, and accuracy in all aspects of your work? Join Premier as a Database Officer and be part of a dynamic team that sits at the heart of this forward-thinking organisation. 

Premier, Europe’s leading Christian Media organisation, is at an exciting juncture in our journey. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for creating data solutions, maintaining multiple databases, and providing segmented data files for multiple internal stakeholders. Your efforts will directly contribute to sustaining and advancing Premier’s mission, to help people encounter God through media. 

Role Overview

In this role you will: 

• Import and accurately record all supporter engagement activities into the main database.

• Help maintain the quality and integrity of all databases by conducting regular data cleansing, record de-duplication, and implementing updates from data hygiene services.

• Work across multiple databases including Raiser’s Edge (Fundraising), FiveCRM (Telemarketing), Dot Digital (Email), and in-house solutions (SQL and SharePoint).

• Assemble and deliver segmented data files for direct marketing campaigns, including postal mailings, emails, and outbound calls, ensuring all files are accurate, criteria-compliant, and free of duplicates.

Why Join Premier?

• We offer competitive salary

• Hybrid work

• Additional leave on your birthday

• Extra annual leave in addition to statutory

• Competitive sickness absence pay scheme

• Life Assurance scheme

• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme 

• Working from home equipment allowance

• Eye care scheme 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave pay 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:

• Great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.

• Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.

• Dynamic team culture with supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

Please note that the post-holder will work in a Christian environment. Therefore, it will be necessary for the post-holder to have respect for the Christian faith, and its values and be in sympathy with our organisational aims.

Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!

Permanent

Location: The Children's Society Shop, Tithebarn St, KESWICK, Cumbria.

37 hours per week over Monday to Sunday

£25,760 per annum

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free parking space at the shop

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Do you have retail experience and a flair for leadership? Are you a natural leader with a drive for results and a passion for making a difference?

We're looking for a confident and motivated Shop Manager to lead our team in our Keswick shop. The shop is less than a year old, making this a fantastic opportunity for the right person to engage with the local community, shape the shop's future, and drive up income to support young people.

You'll be responsible for managing an Assistant Shop Manager and a brilliant team of volunteers, working together to turn donated goods into meaningful support for young people. You'll lead and inspire existing volunteers, and attract, recruit and develop new ones to build a team that maximises the shop's potential.

If you have retail experience and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life, this could be the perfect role for you. If you're also passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

We run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th November 2025. Please note that if enough applications are received we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN1

Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Guided by universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, the Charity is strengthening its community fundraising to deepen impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Lead, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Community Fundraising Lead - retention

Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days

Hybrid - Midlands base with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/Midlands); occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office

£28,000-£34,000 per annum (FTE)

The Community Fundraising Lead will provide hands-on support and guidance to individuals and small volunteer groups across multiple regions, many of whom have championed the Charity for decades. You'll honour their values while ensuring the Charity's updated mission and messages are communicated clearly and consistently. Working with Marketing and Income Generation, you'll collaborate on projects, develop leads, and maximise fundraising activities with a strong focus on retention and long-term engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will build on established networks, including loyal volunteer communities and church partners, overseeing initiatives such as our Ambassador programme so supporters feel confident representing the charity and sharing updates on national campaigns and community activities. You'll steward relationships at all levels, from pilgrim trek fundraisers to local bake-sale organisers, equipping volunteers with the tools, resources and recognition they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will be an empathetic, proactive relationship-builder with experience of community or volunteer-led fundraising and supporter stewardship. You'll bring strong communication skills, confidence working across faith and community settings, and the organisational flair to juggle multiple projects while maintaining excellent supporter care and compliance. Alignment with the Charity's mission and values is essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Trust and Foundaction Stategy Enhancement

• Develop and execute a trust fundraising strategy to increase income and position the Charity as a credible, evidence-led delivery partner for funders
• Meet income targets aligned with the Charity's growth strategy, to fund both core programmes and capital projects, prioritising multi-year funding opportunities
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring regular and meaningful engagement
• Craft compelling, tailored proposals, applications, and cases for support to secure major grants

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit a Trust Fundraiser and Prospect Researcher to support with identifying and evaluating potential donors
• Build a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values equity, wellbeing, and shared purpose.

Relationship Management 

• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, ensuring they remain engaged with the charity’s five-year Impact Strategy
• Provide exceptional reporting to funders, showcasing the impact of their contributions through updates, case studies, and financial reports
• Represent the charity at meetings, events, and site visits to inspire and engage potential funders

Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of trust fundraising activities, providing detailed reports to Senior Leadership and funders, as required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and best practices

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with the Programme Manager and Capital Appeal Manager to develop well-costed, fundable programmes aligned with strategic priorities and with measurable outcomes
• Work closely with wider internal teams, including Programmes, Service Delivery, Finance, and Communications, to gather information, align messaging, and ensure funding requirements are met
• Collaborate with colleagues across other income streams to maximise cross-team opportunities and share insights on high-value prospects
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and tracking of relationships, proposals, and outcomes using the Charity’s CRM system

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record of securing five and six figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or institutional funders, including cold prospects, demonstrating confidence in donor acquisition
• Skilled in network mapping, prospect research and business development
• Demonstrable experience of working on major capital appeals or high-value fundraising campaigns
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored funding applications
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities and align them with strategic priorities
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain long-term partnerships
• Experience using CRM systems to manage and track donor relationships and activities
• Experience in securing multi-year funding (desirable)
• Experience in line management, with the ability to motivate staff and nurture talent (desirable)

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12 month fixed term contract - temporary with the possibility of being made permanent

35 hours per week (5 days per week)

£35,100 per annum

Location is home based but will cover the Yorkshire and Greater Manchester region

Benefits

We offer many enhanced benefits including:• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays • Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%• Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our retail function of the The Children's Society, which maximises vital income to support the organisations work with Children and Young people.

Your role will be to maximise sales and profitability within a designated region, striving for compliance in all set KPIs whilst motivating and supporting a high performing team. We are currently looking for a positive, resilient and can do retailer with excellent people skills to join our dynamic, ambitious team. A key part of this role will be to have the ability to manage and motivate a multi sited diverse team in order to achieve income set for each shop and per region. In order to be successful in this role you will need:• A minimum of 4 years retail management • A minimum of 2 years Retail multi sited management• Experience of recruitment and training a team• Strong communication skills• Be a confident influencer and negotiator• Be a competent driver with a clean driving license The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 17th November 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early from Friday 7th November onwards.

Interviews will be held last week of November/first week of December - TBC.

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