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We have a vacancy for an innovative and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our Development team.
This is a pivotal role within the Development Office. The successful candidate will lead the College’s regular giving programme, increasing participation levels and raising funds through targeted direct mail and email appeals, telephone fundraising appeals, and online campaigns. The postholder will also develop the College’s range of fundraising literature as well as managing gift processing and reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser ready to take the next step in their career and make a significant contribution to the College’s goals by taking responsibility for further developing Merton’s fundraising programmes.
Merton College
Merton is one of the oldest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford, tucked away behind the High Street, with glorious views across Christ Church Meadows but within easy reach of other University buildings and the city centre. We are a vibrant, diverse, inclusive community with an exceptional record of academic success.
The College community currently comprises around 590 students (320 undergraduate and 270 graduate), alongside some 70 Fellows, 50 other academic staff, and over 100 members of support staff. We admit around 95 undergraduate students each year and a comparable number of graduate students across a range of subjects in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences.
Working hours
Weekly hours of work for a full-time post are 35 hours, normally between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday in the office with an unpaid lunch break. There is flexibility for the postholder to start earlier or later in order to travel to College and some home working may be possible in this role. However, the postholder will need to have a flexible approach to working hours in order to support some activities that are outside these times.
Our excellent benefits include:
- membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme
- 30 days’ holiday per year plus Bank holidays
- free medical insurance
- cycle-to-work and electric car schemes
- loans for the purchase of seasonal travel passes
- free meals in College when on duty
- free gym and organised activities i.e. yoga and circuit training
- free car parking
Please visit our website to read more about this exciting opportunity and for details of how to apply.
Closing date: 9.00 am on 22nd September 2025.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held from week commencing 29th September 2025.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Business Development Marketing professional to join our team.
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.
This role is pivotal in leading on all business development and services-marketing activity to drive and increase brand awareness to ultimately generate referrals, whilst strengthening our position to be the provider of choice to support children with acquired brain injury and neurodisability across the UK and internationally.
You’ll work alongside a cross-organisational team to promote our services to external stakeholders, in particular managing our key account plan to influence, maximise referrals and income generating opportunities. Key to this is cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including hospital-based clinicians, commissioners at both integrated care boards and local authorities, with professionals with NHS England at a regional and national levels, embassies, medico-legal professionals including case managers and lawyers.
To underpin this, you’ll create, implement and review services-related multi-channel marketing activity, both on and off-line, including development and oversight of our professionals’ events programme, ensuring all activity aligns to, is integrated and works towards delivering our strategic objectives.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
You’ll play a key and central role in driving promotion of our services, and this requires a balanced mix of both business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in a complex, services environment. You’ll be comfortable with matrix working, recognising the importance of this role in working across the organisation to drive referral generating activity.
To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:
- Business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in complex, service-oriented environment, across B2B, B2C and B2G audiences.
- Relationship management skills, including cultivating new and existing relationships.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, at all levels, both internally and externally.
- strategic thinking and the ability to drive service development and maximise income, whilst mitigating risk.
- Understanding of commissioning landscapes – NHS (national and local levels), continuing health care, education, and private.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, with resilience, determination and passion.
Interview Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Save the Children UK is looking for a collaborative and driven marketing professional with significant experience delivering telemarketing campaigns that grow existing customer or supporter value to join us as our Marketing Manager (Telemarketing & Regular Giving Growth). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering effective, insight-led campaigns that increase income and deepen long-term relationships with our supporters.
This is a hybrid working role, working from our London Farringdon approximately once a week, typically on a Thursday. This may be more than once a week on some occasions and will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard.
We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Marketing Manager (Telemarketing & Regular Giving Growth), you will develop and deliver effective telemarketing and cross-channel campaigns to grow the value of our Regular Giving base. By understanding donor motivations, you will deliver campaigns that prompt action and drive income through upgrade, conversion, cross-sell, winback, reactivation, and stewardship activity.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary squad, collaborate closely with colleagues across Public Impact, and manage relationships with external agencies to deliver engaging, data-driven campaigns that keep our supporters at the heart of everything we do.
In this role, you will:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary squad to engage supporters and grow the lifetime value of our Regular Giving base, using data and insight to understand audience needs and motivations.
- Plan and deliver telemarketing campaigns with a multi-channel approach to achieve ambitious regular giving growth income and donor conversion targets.
- Drive upgrade, cross-sell, reactivation, winback and conversion telemarketing campaigns utilising Email, Direct Mail, and SMS, ensuring optimal performance and return on investment.
- Develop inspiring, audience-focused creative and calling guides, working with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality supporter experiences.
- Collaborate with data and insight teams to develop robust campaign selections, embedding test-and-learn principles to improve results.
- Monitor and analyse campaign performance, sharing insights and learnings to inform future activity.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Significant experience delivering telemarketing campaigns that grow existing customer or supporter value.
- Experience planning and delivering multi-channel integrated marketing campaigns, including Telemarketing, Direct Mail, Email, and SMS.
- Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex campaigns on time and to budget.
- Experience managing external partners, including telemarketing and creative agencies, to deliver high-quality work.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached documents.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
This is a hybrid working role where you will be required to come in to your contracted office approximately once a week, typically on a Thursday, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service. This may be more than once a week on some occasions. This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager with a track record of driving high-value, purpose-driven partnerships that create lasting impact and you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
How to Apply
For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description attached. The role is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of this being extended. The role will require travel, with 3 days per week traveling to Fuller, Smith and Turner sites. Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.
Closing date for applications is 12/09/25. First stage interviews will be held w/c 15/09/25.
Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.
We request no contact from agencies.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




Title:Policy and Advocacy Manager
Salary:From £40,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent
Hours:37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday:25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location:Home based with travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period:3 months
Reports to:Head of Legal and Policy
Benefits:An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Start date:As soon as possible / flexible
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end pollution.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and community mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of community and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication. .
The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. They will engage with influential people across the sector, government, industry and media.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy across multiple campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As our Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Head of Legal and Policy, Chief Executive and wider team to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.
River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament.
You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities.
You will:
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Lead River Action’s policy and advocacy work on agricultural, sewage and industrial water pollution, with a focus on regulation, funding and legal frameworks.
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Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis and evidence.
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Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.
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Translate complex policy and evidence into concise documents with clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.
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Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.
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Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.
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Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
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Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, industry experts and partner organisations.
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Support grassroots community groups and third-sector partners in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.
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Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG, stakeholder roundtables and parliamentary events.
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Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.
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Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, by making sure colleagues and spokespeople are well-briefed and communications content is well-informed to maximise reach and impact.
You will also:
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Actively engage in professional development and training.
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Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.
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Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values.
UK travel will be required. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.
What you’ll bring
The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional writing skills and comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
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Experience in a similar policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector.
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Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.
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A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.
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Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive briefings, reports and consultation responses.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working creatively and at a fast pace with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
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Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work and to report your progress and impact.
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Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.
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A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Policy and Advocacy Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for MPs on a current issue affecting the health of UK rivers. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:
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Identify a water-related issue (e.g. agricultural pollution, sewage discharges or water management).
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Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers and biodiversity.
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Summarise relevant UK Government policies and legislation.
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Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on Monday 15 September 2025.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Initial interviews will be held on 17 and 18 September 2025 and panel interviews will be held in w/c 22 September 2025, all via video conference. For panel interviews, some questions will be provided in advance for equity and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience most effectively.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We’re seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Pancreatic Cancer UK!
- Join our successful, supportive team that helps you grow and thrive in your career.
- Create compelling research proposals and engage donors through events, lab visits, and meetings.
- Manage existing supporters and increase income by identifying prospects and securing new donations.
About You
- Passionate about donor stewardship and experienced in securing major gifts.
- Just as confident and engaging with donors in person as you are persuasive in writing thoughtful emails, proposals, and stewardship pieces.
- Highly motivated and results-driven, with a methodical approach to juggling a varied and busy workload.
- Share our passion and purpose in striving to double survival rates for those facing pancreatic cancer.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
About working for Pancreatic Cancer UK
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is committed to making a difference to people with Pancreatic Cancer through research, support and campaigning. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support and develop you. There are opportunities to get involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance. You will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been sidelined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:
- Courage
- Compassion
- Community
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
Safeguarding
PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.
Hybrid-working:
Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role.
How to apply
- You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role on our website's advert. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with Sabina (contact details are on our website's advert)
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Please note that the first round of interviews will be held remotely the week of 29th September, and the second round will be held in person in our office based near London Bridge station on the 9th October.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity, we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Corporate Fundraising Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Location: Hybrid (Office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire), with occassional travel across the UK
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 month contract, to cover maternity leave
Job Description:
In this interim role, you’ll play a key part in driving forward our corporate partnerships work to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses and organisations to support our mission. You’ll identify and develop high-value opportunities, inspire charitable giving, and provide excellent stewardship to ensure partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support.
You’ll also contribute to maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects, supporting the long-term sustainability of our work. As part of our marvellous team, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to manage and support colleagues, helping them thrive and deliver great results during this period.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who loves relationship-building, is confident working with corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a charity making a real difference to seriously ill children.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
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Lead the corporate fundraising programme at Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, Director of Development, and Brand & Marketing Manager.
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Deliver an ambitious corporate partnerships strategy that supports both regional (aligned with Roald Dahl Nurse locations) and national growth.
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Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the Fundraising and Communications team, supporting the charity’s broader income and engagement goals.
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Provide leadership and direction to the Corporate Fundraising Executive
Corporate Partnership Development
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Identify, research, package and secure high-value corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, and employee fundraising opportunities.
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Proactively grow and manage the new business pipeline, forecasting income and tracking likelihood of success, ensuring alignment with agreed income targets.
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Build creative, compelling cases for support and deliver inspirational, tailored pitches and proposals to senior corporate audiences.
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Horizon scan to identify new partnership opportunities and emerging sectors, working closely with the Programmes Team to align fundraising opportunities with service delivery and impact.
Account Management & Stewardship
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Deliver high-quality relationship management for all existing corporate partners, ensuring clear communication, excellent stewardship, and sustained engagement, with support from the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and other senior staff as needed.
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Create and implement bespoke fundraising plans and incentives to support multi-year, mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Prepare engaging, tailored assets and communications including proposals, presentations, impact reports and updates for corporate supporters.
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Represent the charity confidently at meetings and events, delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Performance & Financial Management
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Track, analyse and report on income, ROI, and engagement across all corporate partnerships.
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Manage the corporate fundraising income and expenditure, reporting performance against forecasts.
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Maintain oversight of all contractual agreements and partnership terms for corporate partnerships and cause-related marketing.
Cross-Team Collaboration & Support
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Work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Communications team to deliver a calendar of corporate fundraising events, campaigns, and activity.
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Contribute content and stories to the charity’s website, newsletter, annual review, and other external communications.
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Ensure strong collaboration with the Programmes Team to develop impactful narratives.
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Support the maintenance of accurate records on Beacon, ensuring all corporate fundraising activity is logged in our CRM system.
Other Information
This job description helps the post holder to understand his/her main duties. It is not exhaustive and the role’s duties may change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder and consistent with the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
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The post holder will be required to travel within the UK, for example to visit with corporate partners or to attend meetings in other parts of the country. This may occasionally require overnight stays. The post holder may also be required to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when, for example, we hold fundraising events or need to meet with funders.
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Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period.
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Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to achieving the highest standards of service and employment practice. We give equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background. While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively
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The postholder will have the right to work in the UK.
Main purpose of post
This is a key support role to the Marketing Manager and Campaigns Manager,
having primary responsibility for the charity’s graphic design work.
Our marketing team raises awareness of our services and grant-giving to
potential beneficiaries and the wider community, support our fundraising
campaigns, and generally promotes Weston Park Cancer Charity throughout
South Yorkshire and beyond.
This is a key role to bring our stories and campaigns to life. You’ll play a key role
in visually communicating our message, developing design assets for both
print and digital platforms, and helping us maintain a strong and consistent
visual identity.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Brand
Create visual assets for online and offline use, including brochures, reports,
social media graphics, infographics, posters, and fundraising materials.
Ensure all designs are aligned with our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Respond to, discuss and meet design briefs, provided by the Marketing
team.
Digital Media Support
Design social media templates and email campaign visuals.
Support in producing visuals for our website and e-newsletters.
Campaign and Event Materials
Develop design concepts for campaigns and charity events.
Produce signage, presentations, and promotional materials for fundraising
and awareness activities.
Collaborative Working
Work closely with a range of colleagues across the marketing, fundraising
team, and service teams.
Liaise with printers and external suppliers as needed.
Asset Management
Maintain a well-organised library of design files and templates.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston
Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Graphic Designer will play a vital part of
our support team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with,
and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career
within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of
people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
Creative and Versatile Designer – Experienced in producing high-quality print
and digital assets, from social media graphics to event materials and impact
reports.
Brand Guardian – Skilled in maintaining and evolving brand identity across all
platforms, ensuring consistent and impactful visual communication.
Collaborative Team Player – Works closely with fundraising, services, grantgiving
and communications, and program teams to bring campaigns and
messages to life visually.
Technically Proficient – Expert in relevant creative software, with knowledge of
accessibility, print production, and digital best practices.
Purpose-Driven and Detail-Oriented – Passionate about using design to
support meaningful causes, with a keen eye for layout, typography, and
storytelling.
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @11.59pm
Interview date: Monday 29th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering note demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering note will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than one
page.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process, so please do not forward any documents in
PDF format.
Embedded in the work of the Programme Department, the Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for designing and delivering on communications and marketing plans designed to amplify our brand messages, and raise awareness of our mission with partners, and beneficiaries and help us achieve our vision.
This is a hands-on, operational role ideal for someone with significant experience of leading on communications activities, who thrives in a small team and enjoys delivering against long-term plans and managing day-to-day priorities. You’ll lead the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing - from planning campaigns and managing social media to producing content and supporting fundraising efforts.
As well as working with the Programme Department to support and promote the work of our local partner programmes, the role will also create and maintain mechanisms to ensure all of our staff are informed and engaged with the full scope of our work and impact we enable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This role plays a key part in the delivery of Operation Smile UK’s retention programme, generating income and retaining existing cash and regular giving donors. The Giving Engagement Officer (Retention) will support the Giving Engagement Manager to implement multi-channel (mail, telemarketing, web and email) donor retention campaigns, ensuring timely delivery, creative accuracy, and effective stakeholder coordination.
You will be responsible for managing campaign schedules, supporting the creative and data processes, and ensuring delivery partners are aligned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their fundraising or campaign delivery experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Delivery & Coordination
· Deliver cultivation and retention campaigns, setting up and developing schedules in Asana and coordinating all required stakeholders.
· Manage timelines to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to plan.
· Compile campaign costs and track expenditure against budgets, flagging issues as they arise.
Creative, Data & Fulfilment Management
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data output, print and fulfilment for review by internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage the creative sign-off process: collate feedback from stakeholders and ensure briefing accuracy to suppliers.
- Proof all campaign materials to maintain brand integrity and accuracy.
Digital & Email Communications
- Support the development of donor emails in line with agreed campaign structures.
- Coordinate the production and scheduling of email content in collaboration with the communications and data and tech team.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Compile campaign results for analysis and provide reports to inform future activity.
- Work closely with data teams to ensure appropriate segmentation and tracking.
Donor Stewardship
- Support the thank-you process, including personalising and developing donor thank-you cards as required.
- Contribute to improving supporter journeys and experiences through campaign touchpoints, especially for regular givers.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Application Instructions
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
- Why are you interested in a career in fundraising?
- What skills will you bring to this role?
- What specifically attracted you to Operation Smile UK’s mission to provide cleft care and safe surgery globally?
- How have you coordinated campaign schedules, stakeholders, and suppliers in previous roles to ensure on-time, accurate campaign delivery?
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail; a world-leading maritime heritage destination. Committed to delivering exceptional experiences to all visitors, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a welcoming environment that engages and inspires diverse audiences.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate, delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.
As a registered charity, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community. Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work. From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.
Admiral Lord Nelson once said:
“It is the custom, and a very bad one, for the English never to tell their own story.”
At The Historic Dockyard Chatham we are changing that. We have a significant story to tell, one that spans four centuries and extends to all corners of the world. It’s a story of heroes and legends, fierce loyalties and bold innovation, tragic loss, and triumphant recoveries. And now, we’re inviting you to be part of that story.
Set within an 80-acre mixed-use estate, the Historic Dockyard is home to a vibrant community including commercial, creative, residential and educational. As we move forward with our bold new 10-year strategy, we are on an exciting journey to position ourselves as a world-leading maritime heritage destination, putting audiences at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking a Marketing Executive (Commercial) to help us deliver this vision, driving impactful marketing and communications campaigns that support our commercial ambitions, grow engagement and strengthen our long-term sustainability. This role will deliver multi-channel campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and support commercial revenue across areas such as venue hire, weddings, groups, film location hire, tenancy, and Master Ropemakers Ltd. A key part of the role will be supporting the re-launch of Commissioner’s House, our flagship hospitality venue, reopening in 2026.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with your marketing colleagues, you will create and manage content, update commercial website pages, deliver targeted email campaigns, support social media and advertising activity, and coordinate photography/videography projects. You will also collaborate across departments to promote a wide range of commercial services and contribute to the Trust’s long-term strategic objectives.
About You
You will bring experience in marketing and campaign delivery, with strong marketing skills and the ability to create engaging, audience-focused content. Highly organised and creative, you will be confident managing multiple projects, maintaining attention to detail, and working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in heritage, culture, or hospitality would be an advantage, alongside a proactive approach and the ability to make a measurable impac
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Programme Manager to lead the delivery and development of our nationally recognised wellbeing services for young people living with and beyond cancer.
As a fast-growing, mission-led charity, we provide tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition, and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered.
This is a hands-on leadership role that spans both strategy and delivery. As Programme Manager, you’ll be just as comfortable setting direction alongside the CEO as you are managing day-to-day operations, responding to referrals, producing digital content, or coordinating events. You’ll take ownership of services that are already changing lives - and have real scope to shape and scale them as we grow.
If you’re a proactive and adaptable programme lead who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment - and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves to make a meaningful difference - we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Programme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our charity’s operations. You will:
· Lead and evolve a suite of support services (Feel Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Live Well), ensuring delivery is safe, inclusive, and high quality
· Manage the referral process and beneficiary pathways, ensuring safeguarding, responsiveness, and positive outcomes
· Develop and manage systems to collect, analyse, evaluate, and present impact data to inform service improvement and reporting.
· Shape strategy and contribute to service innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability
· Build and maintain strong partnerships with wellbeing providers, community organisations, and external stakeholders
· Lead our digital presence – overseeing social media, website content, campaigns, and communications (either directly or by coordinating volunteers/students)
· Contribute to charity-wide operations, including policy, governance, safeguarding, and internal reporting in support of the CEO
· Support campaigns, events, fundraising activity, and cross-organisational projects that promote engagement and sustainability.
You will be a key player in helping us grow, scale our reach, and ensure every young person we support feels seen, safe, and supported.
What Success Looks Like
· High-impact services delivered consistently and safely
· Strong data-driven decisions that improve outcomes
· Powerful stakeholder relationships and seamless service pathways
· Growth in our online presence and campaign engagement
· Strategic projects launched that amplify our mission
· Clear contribution to financial sustainability and organisational development
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a confident and capable individual who brings a blend of leadership, creativity, operational focus, and a commitment to excellence.
Essential:
· Proven experience managing and delivering health & wellbeing or support programmes
· Strong leadership, organisational, and strategic planning skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media
· Ability to collect, analyse and report data to drive improvements
· Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and charity operations
· A committed team player with a passion for making a difference
· Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and responding to emerging needs in a small, purpose-driven team.
Desirable:
· Experience supporting young people affected by cancer or within a health-related setting
· Knowledge of partnership development, fundraising, or campaign delivery
· Proficiency in using CRM systems, Excel, design platforms (e.g. Canva), CMS, and digital marketing tools
· Relevant qualifications in public health, youth work, social care, or related fields
· Ability to travel to Huddersfield and partner sites as required
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a fast-growing, values-driven organisation making a national impact
· Play a key leadership role in shaping support for young adults with cancer
· Benefit from flexible working and excellent professional development opportunities
· Enjoy a supportive culture that values wellbeing, innovation, and inclusion
· Help shape the future of personalised cancer support in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,022 starting salary (salary range will increase to a maximum of £33,699 via the length of service) per annum pro rata plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum pro rata.
Contract: Fixed Term, one-year contract until 30 September 2026.
Hours: Part-time/28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: Any Refugee Action Office – London, Birmingham, Bradford, or Manchester. We will consider UK-based hybrid working options.
Closing date to apply for the role: 23.59 on 8 September 2025
*Please read carefully, the information below on how to apply for this role
Please read carefully before applying for this role:
Applications for this role are only* open to people who identify as having lived experience of forced displacement due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses
(This also includes British nationals living/working overseas who have been forced to leave due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses)
*Current Refugee Action employees with and without lived experience are eligible to apply.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Campaigns and Fundraising teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills across campaigns, public affairs and community engagement.
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will coordinate our Speakers Community project, delivering talks about refugee rights to schools, universities and groups across the UK. You will develop plans for recruiting more grassroots campaigners to our team, and deliver excellent stewardship to our campaigners and fundraisers. You will also support with the delivery of campaigning events and with our public affairs work.
Working across the Campaigns and Fundraising teams, you will be fundamental in helping us to shift the narrative around people seeking safety in the UK to create a welcoming and anti-racist society.
This role is funded by the Aziz Foundation – it is only open to someone with lived experience of forced displacement, who can demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting Muslim communities and long-term commitment to community/ societal development.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Experience delivering supporter care to campaigners or fundraisers with proven ability to communicate with volunteers, supporters and campaigners in a friendly and engaging manner
- Able to write compelling and engaging copy
- Experience in grassroots campaigning and community organising
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide logistical and administrative support.
- Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
- Effective time manager who can work well to tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills to help develop and deliver campaign events.
- Ability to collaborate and work supportively and effectively within a team.
- Able to work with a high level of attention to detail.
- Interest in campaigning and advocacy work.
- Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
For further details and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 23:59 on 8 September 2025
Interviews: 23 September 2025 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Immigration Salary List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
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Location: Flexible / Remote (UK-based), travel required
Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time
About Us
We are building something unprecedented.
The Waqf Fund for Muslim Education is a groundbreaking new initiative with a bold vision: to establish the best schools, with the best teachers, providing the best education, producing the next generation of exceptional leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and public servants.
Rooted in the Islamic tradition of Waqf (endowment), this fund will be a perpetual source of investment into the education and future of our children, empowering them to serve humanity with excellence, integrity, and purpose.
This is not just a fundraising role. This is your opportunity to help lay the foundation of an educational legacy that will echo for generations to come
The Role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be the driving force behind developing, launching, and delivering a dynamic fundraising strategy to secure significant and sustainable support for the Waqf Fund.
Your role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery from engaging high-net-worth donors and institutional funders, to inspiring grassroots giving from communities who believe in the transformative power of education.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Planning – Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the Fund’s mission and values.
- Major Donor Engagement – Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value donors and partners, building long-term, trust-based relationships.
- Community Fundraising – Mobilise grassroots support across the UK Muslim community, creating campaigns that inspire giving at every level.
- Institutional Funding – Explore and secure grants, sponsorships, and partnerships from trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
- Events & Campaigns – Design and deliver fundraising events, both in-person and digital, that engage and inspire.
- Waqf Awareness – Champion and educate donors on the concept of Waqf as a sustainable, faith-driven model for impact.
- Impact Reporting – Work with the leadership team to demonstrate the difference donor support is making, through compelling storytelling and data.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a rare combination of heart and hustle. You will:
- Have a proven track record in fundraising, business development, or sales, ideally in the charity or education sector.
- Understand the values and motivations of Muslim donors, with sensitivity to cultural and faith contexts.
- Be a confident communicator, able to inspire at a boardroom table and from the mosque pulpit.
- Have experience in building a fundraising function from scratch (preferred but not essential).
- Be highly organised, results-driven, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
- Share our vision for transforming education and believe deeply in the power of giving for lasting change.
What We Offer
- A chance to be part of a historic, first-of-its-kind initiative in Muslim education.
- The opportunity to shape and grow a pioneering fundraising programme from the ground up.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, mission-driven team.
- A role where your work will leave a lasting legacy for generations.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your passion for this role and how your experience aligns with our vision.
Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world. Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society.
Job Overview
The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing and delivering the Society’s communications strategy to enhance its visibility, influence, and engagement with key audiences. The role ensures that the Society’s voice is clear, consistent, inclusive, and aligned with its strategic aims across all channels—web, social media, email, press, and publications. The role combines planning and budgeting with hands-on communications activity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications
- Develop and implement an annual communications plan to support the Society’s strategic objectives, including member communication and marketing of the Society’s activities events and programmes.
- Work with the CEO, senior staff and officers to shape key messages and deliver campaigns that enhance the Society’s visibility and reputation.
Digital and Print Content
- Manage the Society’s website, ensuring it is current, accessible, user-friendly, and engaging.
- Oversee the production and distribution of newsletters, bulletins, blogs, and reports.
- Write, edit, and commission content for various audiences, including members, academics, policymakers, students, and the general public.
Social Media and Brand Management
- Manage the Society’s presence on social media (e.g. X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), creating engaging and timely content.
- Develop multimedia content (videos, infographics, animations) as needed.
Media and Public Relations
- Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
- Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.
Internal Support
- Provide communications advice and support to staff colleagues and committees across the organisation.
- Collaborate with staff colleagues to ensure clear and effective promotion of RES activities and outputs.
- Develop communication toolkits, templates, and training to support wider staff and volunteer contributions.
Other
- Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Significant experience in a communications role, ideally within a professional body, academic institution, or non-profit organisation.
- Excellent written and editorial skills, with the ability to produce compelling, accurate, and audience-appropriate content across different formats and channels.
- Strong skills in managing digital platforms, including websites (e.g. WordPress), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), and social media (e.g. LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube).
- Proven ability to develop and implement communication plans, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Experience in applying and maintaining brand identity across a wide range of communications outputs.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including experience working with internal teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to monitor performance metrics (e.g. website, social media) and adapt communications accordingly.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of economics or higher education landscape.
- Understanding of learned societies, professional associations, or membership organisations.
- Experience working with journalists or managing media relations.
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion issues and how to reflect them in communications content and practice.
Application Process
Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.
Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.