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Are you a programme manager who has experience of working on varied fundraising projects?
We’re looking for a Programme Manager (Income Generation), who will apply project management methodologies to align all fundraising activity with the divisional objective: to bring in the funds that make our work possible.
What does this role do?
As Programme Manager (Income Generation), you will:
- apply standardised project management lifecycles, methodologies and governance to all activity in the Income Generation division, ensuring all work is aligned with strategic objectives,
- support the division to design and deliver projects, covering the full project lifecycle from initial scoping to lessons learned and evaluation,
- report on progress throughout projects, proactively identifying and communicating dependencies, risks and priorities,
- engage with stakeholders across the division to understand their projects and challenges, while working closely with the Portfolio team and other Programme Managers to align projects with wider organisational priorities.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 16th and 17th April 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need experience of delivering complex programmes and business planning, ideally with experience in income generation or fundraising, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities projects in this space present. Experience of supporting teams and projects through significant change, preferably supported by a qualification in project management. You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, who works proactively and autonomously, and has experience of managing project budgets. A commitment and passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Help us shape the future of mental health support
At Mental Health UK, we’re here to make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone. With demand for our services rising, fundraising has never been more vital. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a creative, supporter‑focused Individual Giving Officer (Retention & Development) to help us deliver stand‑out supporter experiences and grow long‑term, meaningful relationships with our donors.
This is your opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious fundraising team—one that celebrates bold ideas, champions inclusion, and puts supporters at the heart of everything we do.
Salary £26,457-£30,410 plus £3000 London Weighting
What you’ll do
You’ll play a key role in delivering our Individual Giving strategy, working closely with the Senior Individual Giving Manager and colleagues across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness.
In this role, you will:
- Craft and deliver engaging multi‑channel campaigns that inspire donors and champion our cause.
- Develop stewardship journeys that surprise, delight, and retain supporters—from regular givers to payroll givers and cash donors.
- Manage relationships with agencies, printers and fulfilment partners to bring campaigns to life.
- Track, analyse and optimise campaign performance, using insight to continually improve our approach.
- Provide exceptional supporter care, responding to enquiries with empathy, efficiency and professionalism.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, impact, finance, CRM and more—spotting opportunities to deepen supporter engagement.
- Ensure data is processed responsibly, ethically and in line with GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
Every campaign you create, every story you tell and every donor you nurture will help us raise the income needed to support people with their mental health across the UK.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, organised and ready to take ownership of exciting, impact‑driven work. You’ll thrive if you have:
- Experience in individual giving or direct marketing (charity sector desirable but not essential).
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns.
- A confident, collaborative working style and excellent communication skills.
- An understanding of data segmentation and a test‑and‑learn approach.
- Experience working with suppliers and agencies.
- A commitment to inclusive, equitable fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR.
You may also have:
- A fundraising or marketing qualification.
- A desire to grow and develop professionally.
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a team that promises to:
- Put supporters first
- Strap a rocket to our ambition
- Let talent thrive
- Reflect all perspectives
- Cherish our data
- Be unmissable across the organisation
We want you to bring your creativity, curiosity and drive—and help us deliver fundraising that truly makes a difference.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited by the idea of crafting compelling campaigns, building meaningful supporter experiences and helping us grow our impact—we’d love to hear from you.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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!
Location: London (flexible working - 2-3 days in the office)
Interviews: 15th and 16th April 2026, and second stage interviews the following week on the 22nd April 2026.
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Around the world, 65 million young people are unemployed. Many more face the challenge of unstable, unsafe and underpaid work. King’s Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles to tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment and ensure that every young person has the chance to succeed. Central to our new 10-year strategy is the need to articulate the challenges and opportunities faced by young people and help them shape a better future. We are recruiting a Director of Marketing, Communications and External Affairs to shape and share this story.
In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will lead KTI’s marketing, communications and external affairs team with the aim of promoting and protecting King’s Trust International and The King’s Group, increasing awareness of our brand and our work for young people around the world. You will spearhead the establishment of our advocacy function and play a key role in research commissioning, awareness raising and coalition creation. This will involve attendance at key global events, the commissioning of proprietary research, and guiding the marketing and communication strategies that will bring these narratives into the public consciousness.
You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level. This will be complemented by strong knowledge of the full range of media, marketing and communications tools, and how to deploy them effectively to maximise the reach, impact and value of our brand.
In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.