Campus development coordinator jobs

Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator (Fixed Term, 12 Months)

£25,809 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week

The role

Organisation:

The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to supervise, develop and support staff to deliver the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, we expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role is required to:

· Work with the Senior Student Lifestyle Coordinator and other stakeholders to further develop and improve the ‘Support’ area of the department, to enhance the student experience.

· Be responsible for supervising student staff members to deliver Support and Lifestyle projects, in relation to student wellbeing, consent and harm reduction.

· Deliver targeted workshops, events, and initiatives that support student health and wellbeing, fostering positive lifestyle choices and outcomes in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of the University’s student population.

· Support the implementation of student wellbeing external accreditation schemes, administration and delivery of associated activities, seeking support from and liaising with Guild and University colleagues.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here.

The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to support the delivery of the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. We expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

· 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).

· Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.

· A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality &  Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection

· Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness

· The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary

· A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2022) 88% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026, 9am.

Interviews are provisionally booked for Wednesday 18th February 2026.

Team & Events Coordinator

We are looking for a Team & Events Coordinator to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to develop and improve healthcare globally.

Position: Team & Events Coordinator
Location: Hybrid working to include a minimum of two days per week in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge / home working
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Part time (30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 2nd February 2026 – however, they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate and growing team at a pivotal time in the organisation’s development. As Team & Events Coordinator, you will play a central role in supporting the smooth running of Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) and delivering high-quality events for members, partners and supporters.

This is a varied and hands-on role, working across administration, finance, programmes, communications and events. You will be at the heart of the organisation, providing excellent coordination, organisation and stewardship, while helping the team maximise their impact both in the UK and internationally.

This role would suit either someone keen to develop a broad range of skills within the charity sector or an experienced administrator looking for a new and rewarding challenge.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Act as first point of contact for general enquiries.
• Manage organisational calendars, meetings and diary coordination for the Director and committees, including preparing papers and taking minutes.
• Maintain accurate records on the CRM database and support finance administration including processing payments and claims.
• Coordinate aspects of CGHP programmes, including member reports, grant scheme administration and virtual partnership meetings.
• Contribute to communications activity including social media, publications, website updates and branded materials.
• Lead on planning, logistics and delivery of CGHP events and support member and partner stewardship and networking activities.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Team & Events Coordinator, you will be exceptionally well organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in global health.

You will also need to have the following skills and experience:

• A strong interest in and commitment to global health work.
• At least three years’ experience in office administration, diary management and event organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to use initiative and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel when required, including internationally.
• Energy, resilience and enjoyment of being busy in a fast-paced environment – plus a good sense of humour!

Desirable:

• Experience of social media and digital communications.
• Experience working with or managing volunteers.

In return:

This is an amazing charity to work for. Cambridge Global Health Partnerships has spent nearly 20 years strengthening health systems around the world through education, reciprocal learning and relationship building. The organisation works with hospitals, governments and health organisations in the East of England and in low- and middle-income countries to share expertise and support sustainable change.

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team and benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
• Leisure Centre on site
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan – Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Administrator, Office Coordinator, Operations Assistant, Events Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Charity Administrator or Communications and Events Assistant.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

We are looking for a Sports Development Coordinator (Community and Workforce) to deliver a number of key areas of growth and development from the UCL Student Life Strategy. Key work areas include overseeing the delivery in our existing and future Focus Sports and coordinating TeamUCL Playmakers, our sports leadership and volunteering programme

Do you have experience in sports development and community engagement? Do you want to develop and upskill students through sport? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

About SEO London

SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.

We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.

OUR VALUES

Ø  Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Ø  Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Ø  Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Ø  Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Role Description

The Programme Coordinator will be tasked with ensuring the smooth running of all student related events. This will include having a full understanding of the SEO-London law programmes; understanding the legal industry that the programme supports; how these fits into the SEO-London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events. In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme.  

Reporting to the Head of Law Programme, you will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all students of the Corporate Law Programme and City Solicitors Horizons scheme.

Accountabilities

DAY TO DAY DELIVERY OF EVENTS 

• Responsible for the overall administration of all student events, with specific responsibility to ensure student communication is exceptional. Including event management, student and partner communication and coordination of all the relevant stakeholders, along with posting roles on opportunities pages, promoting events and managing the law commercial awareness newsletter content.  

 
STUDENT MANAGEMENT & QUERY HANDLING 

• Responsible for the relationship management of the students - including the ability to understand needs, resolve issues and anticipating and creating a strong relationship on behalf of SEO-London 
• Responsible for managing student query escalations and to identify where there are opportunities to improve communication, marketing, or the type of events 
• Responsible for managing the programme inbox (where applicable) 
• Responsible for identifying creative and innovative ways to connect, educate and train students
• Provide oversight of cv support, screening, and recruitment preparation  
• Responsible for attending campus events and representing SEO-London professionally with knowledge and enthusiasm 
• Organise mentoring and buddying allocations  

 QUALITY ASSURANCE 

• Responsible for ensuring that all information relating to the events and student data is managed within the GDPR guidelines and is updated in Salesforce effectively for tracking purposes.  Responsible for running reports to track and monitor events from the CRM.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for applicants with 1–2 years of experience in some of the areas listed below and a willingness to learn and develop additional skills:

Essential

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging online sessions
• Excellent business writing and organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• A keen interest in, and some knowledge of, an aspiring solicitor’s early career journey (school and university stages)
• A collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude, able to handle requests at short notice and work under pressure
• Ability to use Teams and Zoom, including creating and managing breakout rooms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Project management experience
• Experience with database management and data analysis, including applicant tracking systems (such as Salesforce)
• Familiarity with Canva and digital communication platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and WhatsApp

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policy
• Flexible Working: 2 days in the office
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Nuffield Gym discounts via private healthcare, and more…

Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Right to work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Job Title: Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Service: Children’s Rights Services, London and the South East

Reporting to: London Lead IV Coordinator  

Salary: £16,200-£16,605 per annum (£27,000-£27,675 FTE)

Location: Hybrid, Coram Campus with homeworking and work in the community

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Introduction

· Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?

· Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

· Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?

Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a co-ordinator of our independent visiting service in London.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

Our work

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

We provide:

· Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives.  This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.

· A National Helpline to provide access for children and young people to advocacy and advice, with access to legal advice and links with other national services.

· Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.

· Independent Visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and befriending support. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.

· Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.

· Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives. 

· Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.

· Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.

About the Role

You will co-ordinate and deliver a statutory independent visitor service to children and young people in care or care leavers of London.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.

We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.)  You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of 28 days’ annual leave per year, with increases linked to years worked at Coram Voice. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by Grace Maher, Children’s Rights Services Manager and Jade Joseph, London Lead IV Coordinator. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

· We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.

· Applications must be fully completed.

The deadline for applications to be returned is 11.59pm on Sunday 1st February 2026.

Interviews will be arranged for Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February 2026.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our vibrant and friendly finance department. You will be responsible for supporting the Activities Finance Coordinator with the smooth running of the Accounts Payable and Receivable function and other duties within the activities finance team. In light of the Union’s recent management of the Bloomsbury Theatre, the postholder will also assist the Finance Department with a variety of tasks, providing flexible support to meet the department’s evolving needs.

Do you have relevant experience in an Accounts Payable role with a strong understanding of financial ledgers and control accounts? Have you dealt with checking and processing a high volume of transactions? If the answer is yes, then we would like you to join our finance team.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment with rapid turnaround times and strict deadlines. The ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to changing environments and team priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with well-developed IT skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Engagement and Events Executive

Annual Salary - £27,263

Hours per week (full time/ Part time) – 35 hours

34 days’ annual leave (full-time equivalent)

Thank you for your interest in the position of Engagement and Events Executive at Kent Students’ Union Trading Ltd (KUTL), the commercial arm of Kent Students’ Union.

We are a vibrant, student-led organisation with an exciting future ahead. After a challenging few years, we are growing from strength to strength with renewed focus and energy, working to amplify the voice of our members and ensure they have a fantastic student experience. Our new strategy outlines our priorities for the next two years and drives everything we do.

Students are the reason Kent Students’ Union exists.
We support them throughout their university journey, and our dedicated staff and volunteers work to enhance every aspect of their experience—whether that’s helping with their studies, supporting the practicalities of life, or providing opportunities for fun and connection.

Kent Students’ Union operates a range of services for students at the Canterbury Campus of the University of Kent, including retail shops, a bar, a café, a nightclub, and a children’s nursery.

We are excited to be re-launching our Give it a Go programme, which offers one-off events and activities designed to help our diverse student body build connections and feel settled.

Give It A Go (GIAG) is a programme of events open to all students at the University of Kent with the aim to provide a variety of activities for a broad range of students to try out. These could be craft sessions, sports, trips off campus and much more, we want to help students make connections, encouraging belonging, try something new, meet new people and develop their skills.

We also want to enhance the events we deliver for university open days and offer holder days to showcase why students should choose Kent. As a result, we are seeking someone who is innovative, creative, and experienced in delivering events—someone who is proactive, able to work independently, and confident collaborating across departments.

The postholder will be part of a flexible and dynamic team and will be required to work weekends and evenings as necessary to support open days and other events. They must therefore be adaptable and flexible in their approach to working hours.

How to apply: Application and Selection Process and Timetable

Applications Close: Monday 26 January 2026, 12 noon.

Interviews: Tuesday 3 February 2026

Applications

To apply: Please submit your application on our recruitment portal on our website. Please note that we do not accept CV only applications.

Please ensure that you pay particular attention in your application to detailing how your experience meets the requirements of the person specification and why you are interested in the position. When applying, please match your skills and experience as closely as possible to the Person Specification. This will be assessed at application and at interview.

Further Information and Questions

If you require further information, please contact:

Name - Max Weston

Job Title -Commercial Events Manager

Job Specification

Operational Duties

• To oversee and co-ordinate our Give it a Go Programme, ensuring a variety of safe, inclusive and engaging events, trips and opportunities are delivered across the year. Day to day activities might include planning, setting up and delivering events through a small student staff team, liaising with our marketing department to promote the programme, monitoring attendance, seeking student feedback and completing risk assessments and ensuring the safety of attendees.
• To co-ordinate our presence at Arrivals Weekend and deliver a series of events as part of Welcome Week including supporting the delivery of Welcome Fair.
• To co-ordinate Kent Student Union’s presence at University Open Days and Offer Holder Days held on Saturdays, ensuring they are staffed, interactive and showcase Kent Students’ Union’s impact on the student experience to prospective students.
• To support the delivery of wider KSU events as and when required such as Summerball.
• This role involves regular manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving items. Training, guidance, and appropriate equipment will be provided. Candidates must be able to perform these duties safely, with reasonable adjustments considered where applicable.

People Responsibilities

• To recruit and manage a small team of student staff to deliver the Give it a Go Programme.
• To co-ordinate the work and monitor the workloads of student staff, ensuring that staff levels are adequate and efficient.
• To undertake performance reviews of student staff, in line with Kent Students’ Union policy.
• To effectively lead, coach and mentor people to help achieve their own potential.
• To actively review, plan and evaluate individual training needs, encouraging a learning and development culture.

Financial Responsibilities

• To manage the budgets for, Give it a Go and Open days/Offer Holder Days , ensuring adherence to Kent Students’ Union’s financial procedures.
• To maintain financial controls and ensure that the Finance Department receives all relevant financial information promptly, in accordance with Kent Student Union’s financial procedures.

Expected Behaviours

• To attend training sessions, and appropriate meetings as and when required by Kent Students’ Union.
• To contribute to the positive image of Kent Students’ Union with students, the University, and the local community.
• To ensure systems are in place to reduce Kent Students’ Unions’ impact on the environment.
• To act as an ambassador for Kent Students’ Union and show loyalty to the organisation, abiding by the Union’s Constitution, policies, and procedures.
• To undertake other tasks and responsibilities compatible with the level and nature of the post as required by your manager from time to time to support the achievement of Kent Students’ Union’s strategic plan.
• It is expected that the post-holder will be in attendance for Open Days and Offer Holder Days held on Saturdays, some evening work is also expected. Whilst not essential, it would be of benefit if the post-holder had a driving licence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above), or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of managing people (paid staff or volunteers) to deliver outstanding results.
• Experience of financial management
• A track record of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and building effective relationships
• Experience of promoting and delivering a wide range of events

Knowledge

• A good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in the management of health and safety including the completion of risk assessments.
• An understanding of the current issues affecting higher education institutions and students

Skills and Abilities

• Sound judgement and ability to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload in a pressurised environment
• Skilled and committed user of IT, enabling efficiencies and improved service using technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relate and communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Values & Behaviours

• An effective and highly capable individual who is punctual, friendly and has a positive attitude and takes pride in their own work.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional development
• A firm commitment to equality of opportunity; an individual who values diversity, shows respect for all people and works well with people who have different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds
• A team player, who helps others to build a successful team, celebrates others’ successes and supports others to achieve individual and team goals

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. Please see our website for a full job and person spec. When applying, please match your skills and experience as closely as possible to the Person Specification. This will be assessed at application and at interview.

Application and Selection Process and Timetable

Applications Close: Monday 26 January 2026, 12 noon.

Interviews: Tuesday 6 February 2026

Applications

To apply: Please submit your application on our recruitment portal on our website. Please note that we do not accept CV only applications.

Please ensure that you pay particular attention in your application to detailing how your experience meets the requirements of the person specification and why you are interested in the position. When applying, please match your skills and experience as closely as possible to the Person Specification. This will be assessed at application and at interview.

Based: London Road, Derby

Salary: £26,500 - £31,065pa

Hours: 28-35hrs per week 

Are you a passionate, relationship‑driven fundraiser looking for your next opportunity to create impact? YMCA Derbyshire is seeking an inspiring Fundraising Manager to lead flagship events, build powerful partnerships and help grow vital income that changes lives every single day.

As Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Plan and deliver standout events like Sleep Easy, Golf Day, dinners and community fundraisers
• Build strong partnerships and relationships with businesses, donors and supporters
• Create innovative fundraising opportunities to grow income
• Support challenge event participants and community organisations to maximise their fundraising
• Champion supporter engagement, ensuring donors feels valued
• Have organisational flair and a strategic, proactive mindset
• Manage budgets, track ROI and record supporter data
• Work alongside marketing colleagues to develop engaging fundraising campaigns

Why This Role Matters

Our YMCA is ambitious, rooted in community and never stands still.  You’ll be bringing your expertise to our five strong Fundraising and Marketing team based in Derby - together we’re building on the dedication and vision that made 2025 an absolutely brilliant year.

We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover who they are and what they can become. Our work evolves when we see challenges in society and we seek to bring our supporters on the journey with us to find lasting solutions. 

What we do

• Supported Housing – We house over 200 people at risk of homelessness every night, creating a safe, stable environment where they can learn and grow. We’ll soon be launching Foundry Point, our transitional housing development that’s affordable for young people just starting out in life, supported by businesses and community. 
• Families – Our Community Hub offers food and essential items, alongside positive pathways and wellbeing support for families and individuals facing poverty. Our nurseries, holiday clubs and school partnerships deliver high-quality early years childcare and education.
• Support, Advice, Health, Wellbeing - We offer a wide range of community services, including youth programmes, mental health support, horticultural activities, food provision and access to warm, welcoming spaces.
• Training and Education - YMCA Key College delivers vocational training, work experience and employment pathways for young people who find mainstream education challenging.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Smart Health app with online GP and wellbeing support
• Annual celebration event and recognition awards
• Life assurance
• Training and development
• Quarterly treats, long‑service rewards and more

Flexibility

Our services are delivered across the city of Derby and Ilkeston, therefore building relationships in our area is key to the role.  We will consider remote working for up to two days a week after induction, or part time working from 25+ per week (35 hours is full time).

Ready to lead with purpose?