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This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with volunteers, community groups, healthcare professionals and local partners to strengthen community connections, amplify lived experience and ensure people affected by diabetes can access support, information and opportunities to get involved.
As our Engaging Communities and Volunteering Officer, you will play a key role in developing and strengthening community engagement across Northern Ireland.
You will recruit, support and empower a network of volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in their communities. Working collaboratively with community organisations, healthcare providers and voluntary sector partners, you will help raise awareness of diabetes, improve access to support and ensure Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is reaching diverse and underrepresented communities.
You will build trusted relationships, identify new partnership opportunities and support community led approaches that place people with lived experience at the heart of our work.
This is a varied role that combines community engagement, volunteer development, partnership building, project delivery and impact measurement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraising Manager
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week considered, salary pro rata)
Location: Hybrid working between home and our offices at Great Portland Street and Kennington Lane, London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Report: Fundraising Assistant
About International Students House (ISH)
International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange.
For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact.
We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams.
You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement.
If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As Fundraising Manager, you will:
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Develop and implement a 3–5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives.
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Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy.
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Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners.
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Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals.
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Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors.
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Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support.
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Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns.
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Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
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Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation.
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Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
About You
You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies.
You'll bring:
Essential
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Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation.
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Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners.
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Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
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Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.
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Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities.
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Strong financial awareness and project management skills.
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Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach.
Desirable
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Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors.
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Alumni fundraising experience.
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Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising.
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Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America.
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Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent.
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Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation.
Why Join ISH?
This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world.
In return we offer:
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Salary of £65,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)
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Full-time or part-time working options
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Hybrid working
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25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
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Defined benefit contributory pension scheme
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Vitality private health insurance (Senior Management Team)
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Healthcare cash plan
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£3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities
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Sage employee benefits platform
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Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation)
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join Us
If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT SAT-7 UK
SAT-7 UK is part of an international Christian media ministry. Through our partnership with SAT-7 International, we bring life changing joy to the people of the Middle East and North Africa through powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes, supported in the UK through prayer, giving and influencing to bring about change.
SAT-7 UK has grown a faithful supporter base across the UK. However, we recognise the need to better establish who we are and what we do in the hearts and minds of UK Christians. We want to raise our profile and deepen the support and active engagement we receive from existing and a new generation of supporters, to increase the impact of SAT-7’s ministry across the MENA region and in the UK.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and communicator to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Communications & Marketing Team, delivering high quality content across a range of platforms. You’d be writing engaging podcast and video scripts, powerful viewer testimonies, inspiring articles for our website or print magazine and attention-grabbing email copy. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office and Middle Eastern TV studios, gathering and repurposing impactful stories and resourcing the wider UK team.
All of this would support our 5-year strategic outcomes:
1. To see an increased and actively engaged support base giving regularly to sustain the work of SAT-7, so that SAT-7 UK is raising a sustainable £4M with over 3,500 donors.
2. Supporters and funders have a deepened understanding of the challenges faced by Christians and the people of the MENA region, and impact of SAT-7, to create opportunities to pray, engage and partner for change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write engaging content for a range of platforms, including print and digital, such as articles, scripts and email copy
- Prepare episode templates, invite and research guests for the ‘Around the Table’ podcast with captivating and informative topics through highlighting regional issues and Christian context
- Assist the Senior Editor in writing copy and copy editing for prayer resources, such as monthly 7 Ways to Pray and seasonal campaigns at Lent and Advent, that will encourage prayer engagement, raise awareness of SAT-7’s work and expand SAT-7’s support base
- Show how God is at work in the MENA, and mobilise increased prayer for the issues affecting different people groups and MENA Christians
- Inform supporters and the wider public about the context, news, challenges and opportunities for the MENA region and Church
- Assist the Senior Editor in the production of copy for Insight magazine, writing effective and inspiring copy to demonstrate the impact of SAT-7 and inspire supporters to take action
- Repurpose written content from SAT-7’s international office for use across a range of platforms, and adapt and upload articles to the SAT-7 UK website
- Gather news and contextual information to generate content for flagship supporter publications, and support other teams as required (e.g. for events, campaigns, appeals, church presentations, prayer updates and reports)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure consistent messaging, branding and tone of voice and that content conforms to SAT-7 security, communication and style guides for a range of different audiences
- Communicate sensitively and positively about the MENA region and the work of SAT-7
- Assist the Communications & Marketing Manager and other colleagues as required
- Operate at all times within relevant statutory requirements and guidelines, following best practice recommendations wherever possible, and especially ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator Code and GDPR legislation
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
- To set Christian standards in the working environment and to lead by example
- To attend appropriate staff meetings to hear updates and share and coordinate activities and spend time in prayer and worship together
- To lead or participate in sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the Team
- To be committed to SAT-7 UK’s Missions, Values and Beliefs
- To maintain own spiritual development and relationship with God e.g. through individual prayer and reflection times
- Willingness to be an occasional staff speaker that represents SAT-7 at speaking engagements, meetings and conferences from small meetings to large events
- Committed and growing Christian, passionate about changing the world and being a part of God’s mission
ABOUT YOU
Essential Skills and Abilities Required
- Passionate about telling the stories of God at work in people’s lives
- A degree-level qualification in Communications, English, Politics or a similar field
- A talented writer with a portfolio of published written work
- Experience in developing podcast episode templates and writing/developing scripts for podcasts or video
- Ability to copy edit and demonstrate exemplary grammar and spelling
- Experience of working in a communications role
- A fast worker, able to prioritise and multitask a number of ongoing projects to set deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience of the Middle East and North Africa
- Experience working for an international Christian ministry or development organisation
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK – no overseas applications will be considered
- If an informal conversation about the role would help, please contact us through the details on our website
- If you do not have experience in all ‘key responsibilities’, please tell us about the relevant skills and experience you do have, as you will still be considered
- If you are unavailable on the proposed interview dates, please specify this in your application and your nearest available date. It is important to note that this may not be possible to accommodate and interview dates may be subject to change
- There is an Occupational Requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, for the position to be filled by a committed Christian
We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website before sending a covering letter, CV and full application form.
Growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community, contributing to society & culture
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced international advocacy professional to lead our global engagement strategy as our inaugural Head of Advocacy. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment on our mission as we continue to develop and implement our international engagement strategy and launch a new Global Institute for the 1001 Critical Days. As our Head of Advocacy you will elevate our influence on the global stage. You will work with our senior team to drive international advocacy and engagement with policymakers, parliamentarians, international organisations, and strategic partners. Your work will help us to position babies – and the 1,001 critical days – at the heart of global policy agendas.
To apply please click on the redirect to recruiter button.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Builder (Community Development) – Leeds
People-focused community engagement role supporting the armed forces community to connect, collaborate and lead local change
Salary: Up to £33,995 per annum
Location: Remote in Leeds with travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.
Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team, working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities.
This is a hands-on, relationship-led role focused on bringing people together, building trust, and enabling community-led action. You will work with veterans, local residents, community groups and organisations to strengthen connections and create opportunities for people to participate, contribute and thrive.
If you are passionate about community engagement, relationship building, and supporting people to create positive local change, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Community Builder, you will work with members of the Armed Forces Community, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or engagement.
This role may also be described in other organisations as a Community Development Officer or Community Engagement Officer.
A Community Builder is a relationship-led professional who brings people together, builds trust, strengthens local networks and supports communities to take action on the things that matter most to them.
In this role, you will be actively visible and present within your local community, building trusted relationships and supporting conversations that help people connect and collaborate.
You will facilitate conversations with veterans, local residents and community groups to understand local strengths, interests and priorities. You will connect people with shared interests and ideas, helping to build collaboration and encourage community-led action. You will support community ideas to develop into practical activities, projects and opportunities, and you will work with local organisations and partners to strengthen community networks.
This role brings together community engagement, facilitation and partnership working to create meaningful, long-term impact.
What a Typical Two Weeks Might Look Like
Community Development is a flexible role shaped by the needs of local people and communities, with some evening and weekend working required.
To help you understand how the role operates in practice, we’ve included an example two-week working pattern attached.
Please note this is for illustration only and will vary depending on community needs and priorities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is motivated by working with people and passionate about helping communities connect and thrive.
You may already have experience in community development, or come from a background such as housing, social care, education, youth work or the wider charity sector. What matters most is your ability to build trusted relationships, engage people effectively and support collaboration that leads to positive change.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trust, inspire action and work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations. You will also be comfortable working independently, managing a varied workload and developing strong working relationships across different groups.
We are looking for someone with:
- A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.
- An awareness of (or willingness to learn) Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) – an approach focused on building on the strengths, skills and connections already present in communities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
- A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered). The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
- There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charity’s needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.
- The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About the Team
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team of Community Development professionals working across local communities to build relationships, develop partnerships and support community-led activity. Community Development Managers and Community Builders work closely together, sharing learning and supporting each other to deliver meaningful local impact.
Please see the job description for more details.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 23rd July 2026
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Everyone deserves good mental health.
The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity focused on the prevention of poor mental health. For more than 75 years, we have combined research, policy, campaigning and public engagement to challenge the causes of poor mental health and drive lasting change.
Today, mental health outcomes across the UK are worsening, particularly for children and young people. While services remain focused on responding to crisis, we believe prevention must become the foundation of the UK's approach to mental health. Our new five-year strategy, ‘A Call to Act: Fighting for Prevention in Mental Health’ sets out an ambitious vision to achieve that change.
Why we are recruiting
After eight successful years, our current Chief Executive will be stepping down, creating an exciting opportunity for a new leader to guide the Foundation through its next phase of growth and impact.
The organisation enters this transition from a position of strength: a clear and ambitious strategy, a talented and committed team of around 70 staff across the UK, strong finances, a respected national profile, a supportive Board and committed Chair.
The opportunity
As Chief Executive, you will be the chief ambassador of the Foundation. You will lead the delivery of our new strategy, strengthen our influence with governments, policymakers and partners, and ensure we continue to grow our impact and income.
Working closely with the Board, a highly capable Senior Leadership Team, supporters and partners, you will champion prevention as the solution to the UK's mental health crisis, helping to shape policy, public understanding and systemic change across our priority areas:
· Championing prevention: so that we can prevent mental health problems before they take root, tackling the causes instead of waiting to treat the symptoms.
· Online worlds: so that people are protected from harm and are more mentally healthy in their online activity.
· Bullying and discrimination: so that children and young people are protected from the life-long harms these can lead to.
· Working lives: so that young people can thrive in mentally-healthy workplaces that support their wellbeing.
This is an opportunity to lead one of the UK's most respected charities and improve the lives of millions of people.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an inspiring, values-driven leader with the credibility, ambition and vision to take the Foundation forward.
You will bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience as a CEO, Executive Director or similar SLT role
- A proven track record of leading organisational growth, impact and fundraising success
- Outstanding communication and strategic partnership-building skills
- Experience of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, policymakers, funders and the media, to effect change
- Strong strategic, financial and organisational leadership capability
- A collaborative leadership style that empowers and develops others
- A commitment to equity, inclusion and the Foundation's values
Knowledge of mental health, public health, prevention, related research, or campaigning would be highly advantageous, though we welcome applications from candidates with transferable leadership experience and relevant insights from closely adjacent or intersecting sectors.
Join us
This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally respected organisation at a pivotal moment for mental health in the UK. If you are passionate about creating long-term social change and have the leadership skills to inspire people, influence systems and deliver impact at scale, we would love to hear from you.
To read more about the organisation and role, please download the full appointment brief.
Together, we can build a future where everyone can live with the good mental health they deserve.
Closing date: 16 August 2026
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 20-31 August 2026
Mental Health Foundation Interviews:
- First Stage: 7 September 2026 (in-Person)
- Second Stage: 14 September 2026 (In-Person)
Our vision is good mental health for all.
We are looking for a Supporter Engagement Manager to drive growth in the Individual Giving programme through a mix of acquisition and retention campaigns.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the North London office. The team can consider 4 or 5 days a week.
The Charity
A warm and collaborative hospice, with offices are in an incredible new purpose built building in a beautiful nature reserve. The team are on site with patients and community they support and it is a warm, collaborative space. The team of 40 raise £4.7m.
The Role
With support from the Head of Supporter Engagement and the Supporter Engagement Officer, you would develop and deliver the annual Individual Giving programme including acquisition and retention activities.
Manage the Door-to-Door Supporter recruitment campaign and the external F2F agency relationship.
Take responsibility for growing the Lotteries programme through a rolling programme of promotions to existing and potential Supporters.
Lead on digital campaigns to recruit and retain new supporters.
With support, produce annual Individual Giving budgets and monitor performance against agreed targets on a rolling basis.
Line manage the Supporter Engagement Officer, who oversees primarily challenge events activities.
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of successfully managing Individual Giving and Supporter stewardship programmes and budgets.
Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering digital campaigns.
Experience of developing supporter segmentation strategies and working with a CRM.
*Please note applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.*
The hospice offer fantastic benefits including:
12 weeks full pay, followed by 1 4 weeks half pay. Paternity leave 3 weeks full pay (statutory qualifying & length of service applies). Additionally, paid leave for miscarriage 5 days for the individual or 2 days for a partner.
Salary sacrifice scheme offering the opportunity to purchase a bike and accessories.
Employees with caring responsibilities entitled to 2 days paid carers leave, to support a dependant.
Free local parking, and discounted lunches.
Each employee receives suitable training and development opportunities.
Life Assurance (Death in Service).
Blue Light card offering discounts at various popular brands and stores.
Up to 6% matched pension.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading charity organisation on a fantastic Individual Giving Officer role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage multi-channel campaigns, support supporter engagement, and contribute to vital income generation efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver individual giving campaigns across online and offline channels, including direct mail, email, telemarketing, face-to-face, and digital acquisition.
- Support the planning, execution, and analysis of campaigns to meet income and expenditure targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely and compliant campaign delivery.
- Maintain supporter relationships through quality communication, including thanking donors effectively.
- Contribute to the development of long-term donor strategies, using data insights to inform efforts.
- Assist with reporting, monitoring campaign performance, and supporting upcoming projects such as supporter journeys and appeals.
- Ensure all campaign activity aligns with organisational guidelines and best practices, including compliance and branding standards.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in managing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns, particularly offline channels such as direct mail.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in copywriting and proof-reading.
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools to interpret campaign performance.
- Experience working with external suppliers and managing budgets.
- Comfortable working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment and able to adapt to a busy workload.
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to take the initiative and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Empathy and commitment to the organisation’s mission, with an understanding of supporter care principles.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £33,000- £34,000
- Location: Hybrid with 1-2 days per month in the office in Surrey
- Contract: Full time, permanent
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.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Individual Giving is a key pillar of Acorns’ fundraising strategy, delivering sustainable income through supporter retention, stewardship and meaningful donor engagement. Following a recent team restructure and significant investment in the function, Acorns is now looking for an Individual Giving Manager to help shape and grow its retention programme.
Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will manage the delivery of warm fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, including appeals, newsletters, telemarketing, email and regular giving. Contributing to a team income target of c.£1.5m, you will focus on retaining and developing supporters, using data and insight to maximise performance and supporter lifetime value.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven fundraiser who enjoys testing new ideas, using data to inform decisions and taking ownership of campaign delivery. With strong support from senior leadership and the freedom to put your own stamp on the role, you will play a key role in the future growth of Individual Giving at Acorns.
Hybrid, 2 days per week at preferred location (Birmingham, Worcester or Walsall).
As Individual Giving Manager, you will:
- Deliver multi-channel retention campaigns including appeals, newsletters, telemarketing, email and regular giving activity
- Support a team income target of c.£1.5m by maximising supporter retention and increasing lifetime value
- Develop and grow the mid-value programme for donors giving between £200 and £5,000 annually
- Create tailored supporter journeys, stewardship plans and small-scale events that bring supporters closer to Acorns’ work
- Develop engaging fundraising concepts and write compelling copy across print and digital channels
- Work closely with colleagues across Data, Marcomms and Fundraising to deliver excellent supporter experiences
- Identify opportunities to test new approaches, challenge existing activity and drive continuous improvement
Essential skills and experience:
- Campaign delivery experience within individual giving, direct marketing or supporter engagement
- Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance and supporter retention
- Copywriting skills and the confidence to develop fundraising concepts
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts and campaign reporting
- A curious, analytical and test-and-learn mindset
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently
- Experience working across a range of fundraising or marketing channels
Desirable, but not essential:
- Experience working across more than one organisation
- Experience delivering supporter retention programmes
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of campaign delivery
This role could suit an experienced Individual Giving Officer looking to take the next step in their career. As the team grows line management opportunities may become available.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5 days holiday buyback scheme
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
It’s been a fantastic few years at Nova with new projects and campaigns reaching hundreds of local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for the community groups, charities and social enterprises in the local area that we support. We do this through specialist advice, networks, funding and as a trusted source of information – that’s where you could come in.
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team. Someone that can get the right information to the right people so that local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations get the support they need to thrive. It’s a brilliant way to use your creative skills to make a difference.
What does this role involve?
The Officer will play a central role in bringing our communications and marketing to life. They’ll support with interesting and diverse campaigns that build an engaged community of members and celebrate the impact of the VCSE sector in Wakefield District.
Here’s a quick insight into what the Officer will be busy with:
- Supporting with planning, delivery and monitoring of our comms
- Developing content to promote Nova’s regular activities and events on a variety of channels, including our website and social media
- Managing an inbox and using that information to curate updates
- Creating, designing and branding documents
- Supporting the development of our email marketing
What are we looking for in our Communications Officer?
- Ability to identify, write and design engaging content
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Digital skills and ability to use online marketing tools, including social media
- Relevant qualifications or work experience
- Ability to prioritise and work flexibly
- Ability to interpret complex information
It's a brilliant opportunity for someone with creative fair and an understanding of marketing.
Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.
What do we offer?
You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:
- Blended home and office working
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Rewards Programme
- 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
- A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Annual pay reviews
We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
To apply, complete the online application form.
Closing date: Sunday 5 July, 9pm
Interview date: Thursday 16 July
We notify all applicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.
We're a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Wakefield District to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.
The charity has a network of Patrons, members and supporters who engage with Scottish Opera at varying levels. This role supports that audience to feel connected and engaged with Scottish Opera, deepening their loyalty and seeking new ways to increase giving levels where possible and appropriate. It is a hands-on fundraising role, with scope to think and trial new ways of delivering supporter experience with the ultimate goal of growing the supporter base.
It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage supporters with exciting opportunities across Scottish Opera’s calendar.
This role might be for you if you consider yourself a relationship fundraiser – this is a people first role where engaging with donors over the phone and face to face will be the norm. You don’t have to have a background in philanthropy, you could have experience across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving or mid-value fundraising – the most important factor is that you understand fundraising and enjoy building great relationships with supporters and donors. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to step into a management level role, or for a candidate looking to specialise in mid-value, Patrons and membership fundraising.
Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Application notes
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To progress your application, please contact Jo at THINK Recruitment as per the guidance in the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please send THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 20th July
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th July (Stage 1) and Wednesday 5th or Friday 7th August (Stage 2)
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The Senior Legacy Officer will lead the delivery and development of St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme, taking ownership of one of the hospice’s most critical income streams. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, the role will focus exclusively on growing legacy income through strategic marketing, supporter engagement and stewardship, pipeline development and internal advocacy. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the legacy programme, using insight and best practice to maximise long-term income while delivering an outstanding supporter experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and developing St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme
- Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns
- Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events
- Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners
- Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications
- Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance
- Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation
- Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills
- Strong copywriting and storytelling ability
- Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements
- A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to the best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary
This role will lead the development, setup, and delivery of individual locations within our new hyper-local Early Diagnosis Programme designed to improve bowel cancer awareness and timely presentation in communities most affected by health inequalities. Central to the role is establishing strong partnerships - working with local cancer alliances or health boards, primary care, community pharmacies, employers, and community and faith groups - to create tailored, locally driven plans.
The post holder will oversee the design of bespoke 12-month delivery plans for each location, selecting and coordinating relevant Bowel Cancer UK interventions and ensuring all activity is grounded in local insight and evidence.
This role will be critical in delivering the first phase of the Early Diagnosis Programme, generating learning, refining the model, and laying the foundations for potential future scale-up across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver local early diagnosis programmes by developing tailored, evidence-based 12‑month plans to improve bowel cancer awareness and early presentation in targeted communities.
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Build and manage strong multi-agency partnerships with health systems, primary care, community groups, employers, and other stakeholders to drive coordinated, high-impact local activity.
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Coordinate programme delivery and impact by managing volunteers, overseeing implementation and evaluation frameworks, and using insights to refine and scale the programme nationally.
Please note that we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date or extend the application period, depending on the number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator ready to make a meaningful impact? Nottingham Women’s Centre is seeking a talented Fundraising and Communications Manager to play a key role in our next phase of growth and development.
At Nottingham Women’s Centre, we are a vibrant, feminist organisation dedicated to supporting women to overcome barriers, amplify their voices and build better futures. Through a wide range of services – including counselling, advice, courses, wellbeing activities and campaigning – we create opportunities for women to thrive.
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead the delivery of our fundraising and communications strategy, helping to increase income, engagement and visibility. You’ll build and manage a small team, oversee integrated campaigns, and drive forward diverse income streams, including trusts and grants, digital fundraising, major gifts, community and corporate partnerships and events. You’ll also play a central role in shaping supporter journeys and strengthening relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering successful fundraising activity, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and experience of managing people and projects. You’ll be confident using insight and data to guide decision-making and maximise impact. A commitment to feminist values and equality is essential.
In return, you’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to engage in wider organisational and community work.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation and contribute to life-changing work for women across Nottingham.
Please review the full Fundraising and Communications Manager job description below for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.
Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.
We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the citywide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education and research agendas in Manchester and more widely building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact and Parliamentary influencing. Our core values are: care, partnership, dignity, partnership, anti-stigma and rights-based.
Key responsibilities
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the key senior staff leader for the charity. You will lead the team to ensure they have the resources, frameworks, and support to effect smooth day-to-day running of our frontline support service. You will provide a strong business management focus, through supporting the financial process, overall metrics and reporting, day to day HR and input for the external Payroll Team, Health and Safety, appropriate working conditions, and strategic planning and communications.
As the senior lead you will also facilitate and support the Board of Trustees to develop and lead strategic development objectives and plans for transformation, and ensure the delivery and implementation of the charity’s overall strategy and specific focused strategies. You will develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders including Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value funders and partners, and high-value and donors. You will also plan and lead fundraising strategies.
You will be a key external interface for our community and partners. You will do this by:
Staff/Board Leadership and Governance:
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Line managing a current team of operations staff, including those supporting the recruitment, training, and management of a large team of volunteers.
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Building team spirit and employee engagement and offer.
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Leading and delivering regular staff performance and development reviews.
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Developing and delivering robust metrics and reporting to the board and staff team, through consistent monthly and quarterly reporting packs to the board of trustees.
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Ensuring all staff and volunteers are familiar and engaged with the charity’s long-term goals and objectives, and know how their work helps to implement these on the ground. Leading the development of induction packages and ongoing offers for staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for writing, implementation, and update of institutional policies as needed to staff and volunteers.
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Leading targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to maximise core delivery capacity through volunteer roles and prioritise staffing capacity to core charity operations.
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Ensure policies are kept current.
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Ensure recording and management of absence/leave.
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Ensure Health and Safety aspects of all organisational operations are compliant, in collaboration with the Board sponsor.
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Manage day to day financial input, through the Xero app, and ensure accurate and up-to-date financial reporting for the Board/Treasurer. This includes administering monthly payroll requests.
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Oversee training and personal development plans for staff and volunteers, as appropriate.
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Working with the Chair of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic plan and structural development objectives.
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Develop and implement ongoing plans and actions to ensure operationally-appropriate and safe office, warehouse, and working spaces.
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Lead on development, modelling, and maintenance of service delivery standards, quality control, and ensuring frontline teams have the appropriate resources, support, and frameworks to deliver high quality and consistent support offers.
Foodbank Management:
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Support the Operations and Project Lead to deliver the smooth running of food bank sessions across multiple centres, ensuring an excellent standard of service across all centres, and seeking to continually develop our service in line with our goals to support the largest number of people with the best support we can while working to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
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Develop and build a new Delivery Strategy with the Chair of Trustees and Operations and Project Lead.
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Support the Operations and Project Lead and Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to safely store and maintain optimal stock levels, maximise food donation levels and reduce food spend, develop and maintain relationships with community donors, and record incoming and outgoing stock, with the aim of ensuring that all centres are well stocked to provide as many varied, balanced, and nutritious and culturally-appropriate food parcels as necessary.
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Ensure compliance with the procedures set out in Manchester Central Foodbank’s policies, the Trussell Trust’s Operating Manual, and relevant statutory requirements at all times.
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Ensure our food bank centres provide a safe and dignified environment for clients, free from discrimination, judgement, and stigma.
Strategy and External Relationships:
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Working with the Chair of Trustees on development, monitoring, and implementation of the core charity strategy and sub-strategies. Ensuring the involvement and participation of the food bank’s staff, volunteers, external partners, and service users in all strategic planning and decision making, where appropriate.
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Support the Operations and Project Lead to work build strong relationships with referral partners and wider community and statutory networks of collaborators and support to ensure that our service users are able to access the maximum amount of support before, during, and after accessing our service to minimise the length and severity of financial crisis, maximise their incomes, and provide pathways to ongoing and longer-term support.
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Play an active role in strategic and convening spaces around our city and neighbourhoods to present the foodbank’s approach, bring more partners into our network, and influence policy and funding frameworks.
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Develop and manage a Corporate Relationships and Social Value strategy, including communications, networking, and relationship management.
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Lead on directing the charity’s external communications, including social media, in person, newsletters, company visits, and other content.
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Manage internal communications, including developing and delivering two-way team briefings with the board and staff/volunteers, biannual town halls or away days with board members and staff/volunteers, newsletters, and an open and collaborative, person-focused, and developmental culture within the organisation.
About you
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
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5 years’ experience of leading a similar profiled charity or organisation and successful Board interaction.
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Experience of leading successful transformation and change for a charity and a strong developmental mindset and focus.
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Have led a team of 5 or more staff members to successful performance, demonstrating experience of coaching and individual development skills.
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Experience in developing and leading successful and engaged volunteering programmes and support.
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Full valid driving licence.
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Proven experience of leading the development and delivery of strategy and sub-strategies to successful conclusion and fashioning evidenced business cases for current and new development projects.
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Leading multiple complex projects or services, balancing the needs and interests of a range of stakeholders.
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Experience of implementing rigorous reporting and evaluation practices on operations.
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Experience of managing day-to-day financial administration and reporting.
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Evidence of delivering clear metric dashboards and reports.
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Experience of high-quality implementation of Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and a leadership practice that centres care for staff, volunteers, and service users. Safeguarding lead qualification is desirable but will provide training if not.
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Demonstrable knowledge and experience in HR processes and management.
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Experience in building and delivering strategic plans.
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Proven experience of effective problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
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A good working knowledge of the social welfare and political landscape in Manchester – or demonstrable experience in similar expertise and networking and an openness to learn and develop sector-specific knowledge.
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A nuanced and sensitive understanding of the complex reasons people attend food banks.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
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Partnering with and building relationships with Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value partners and funders, high net worth donors, and fundraising through grant applications and individual/community donors.
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Experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and views.
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Experience of handling safeguarding incidents, follow-ups, and debriefs with staff, volunteers, and service users.
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Demonstrated success in delivering communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including social media and press content and campaigns.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
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An individual who embodies the values of Manchester Central Foodbank in their core professional practice and personal approach to their work.
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An empathetic and care-centred approach and the ability to centre the experience and outcomes of people from marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds in core decision-making and prioritisation.
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A leader who takes ownership, accountability, and responsibility to drive an organisation and team forward with a developmental mindset.
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A highly self-motivated and proactive person who centres collaboration and consensus with the staff team, volunteers and Board of Trustees in their approach.
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Able to develop strategy and plans and translate strategy to actionable delivery and developmental projects.
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A high level of literacy and communication.
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A high level of numeracy and ability to analyse data.
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Strong leadership attributes to build engagement and performance with the team.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, persuade, and coach staff and volunteers.
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Excellent personal organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


