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Job Advert: Philanthropy Manager
Contract: Full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £40,517.92 - 47,377.25
Closing Date: 18th August 2026
Interviews will be held w/c: 1st September 2026
Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Philanthropy Manager based in London to join our Fundraising Team.
About us
Centrepoint is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, mental health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Centrepoint's ambitious and growing Philanthropy team at a pivotal time. Over recent years, our high value fundraising programme has delivered significant income growth, and we are now looking for an experienced fundraiser to help drive the next stage of our development.
As Philanthropy Manager, your primary focus will be on acquiring new major donors and building a strong pipeline of high-net-worth individuals capable of making transformational gifts. You'll identify, research and engage prospective supporters, developing meaningful relationships and compelling opportunities that inspire five and six-figure donations.
Working closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will help grow Centrepoint's major donor programme by securing new philanthropic income and developing long-term partnerships with supporters who share our ambition to end youth homelessness.
This is a highly externally-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys networking, building relationships, making funding asks and creating opportunities that lead to major gifts. If you're motivated by securing new donors and generating impactful income, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
- Identify, research and engage high-net-worth individuals to build a strong pipeline of prospective major donors
- Develop and implement cultivation strategies that convert prospects into long-term philanthropic supporters
- Secure five and six-figure gifts from new and existing donors to achieve ambitious income targets
- Build and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and supporters
- Develop compelling cases for support, tailored funding proposals and donor presentations
- Represent Centrepoint at networking events, cultivation events and donor meetings
- Work closely with service delivery colleagues to identify funding opportunities and communicate the impact of Centrepoint's work
- Collaborate with colleagues across Individual Giving, Trusts & Statutory, Corporate Partnerships and Events to identify and transition major donor prospects
- Maintain accurate prospect and donor records on Raiser's Edge and use data to inform fundraising activity
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with pipeline management, forecasting, reporting and team planning
- Live Centrepoint's values, demonstrating Energy, Accountability, Focus, Integrity, Humility and Entrepreneurship
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, combining home working with a requirement to be in our London office (Aldgate East) for 5 days per fortnight.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record of securing major gifts and generating new business.
You will have:
- Experience securing five-figure gifts, ideally from high-net-worth individuals
- Experience developing major donor pipelines and generating new business opportunities
- Knowledge and experience of the major donor fundraising cycle, from identification through to solicitation and stewardship
- Excellent relationship-building, networking and influencing skills
- Confidence in conducting face-to-face donor meetings and making funding asks
- Strong written communication skills, including experience producing high-quality funding proposals
- Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practice
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to Centrepoint's mission to end youth homelessness
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (covering a wide range of medical treatments including dental, optical and complementary therapies)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Income Protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle to Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift working status, HIV status, lived experience of homelessness or using young people's services, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Centrepoint's policy is to recruit, employ and promote people based on their suitability for the work to be performed, ensuring all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don't miss this opportunity to help secure transformational funding that will change the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Click 'Apply' now!
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Are you passionate about racial justice and supporting young Black people to thrive?
Our Youth Employment Manager role is an exciting new opportunity to lead on Poetic Unity’s innovative Employment programmes, which makes up one of our three priority areas: Mental Health, Employment and Education. This role, forming part of our Senior Leadership Team, will play a critical role in supporting thousands of Black young people across the UK to access safe, inclusive and empowering employment opportunities - changing culture and reshaping systems.
Key responsbilities
- Be responsible for the development and management of the Chief Operations Officer Senior Leadership Training (COO SLT) - an innovative training programme for 10 Black young people to achieve the skills required to thrive in positions of senior leadership
- Be directly responsible for the management of the annual Cultural Leaders programme - a 12 month employment programme for 5 Black young people each year, working across different areas of Poetic Unity and with partners across the sector to develop transferable skills.
- Design, implement and manage The Blueprint - a national framework of best practice for the employment of Black young people in creative organisations
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the needs of the target demographic and are aligned with Poetic Unity’s strategic Vision
- Ensure all Employment programmes are effectively meeting the objectives and funding goals as outlined in associated funding requirements
- Be responsible for the effective monitoring and evaluation of all Employment programmes
- Be responsible for programme budget and finance management, working in line with awarded funding allocations and following all documentation protocols.
Person specification
- At least 2 years experience in leadership, people and project management roles, preferably within the charity sector
- Proven track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation. To hold the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring programmes to life, oversee and manage their efficiency and deliver against outlined project goals and funding requirements
- Experience in project finance management, including keeping to budgets, managing over or underspend, and maintaining required evidence for efficient fund management
- Strong background in operational management - programme impact and evaluation, risk management and programme development
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advocacy, with the ability to represent Poetic Unity effectively at various levels and build strong, sustainable partnerships to support the programme goals and our strategic vision.
About us
Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity committed to addressing systemic racism and its impacts on children and young people’s mental health, education and employment. We use poetry and social action to cultivate joy, connection and empowerment across our communities. Based in Brixton and founded in 2015, we have since worked with over 60,000 young people across the UK in communities, education, cultural spaces and prisons.
As a Black-led charity working towards racial justice, we strongly welcome applications from people with lived experience of racism. We are also particularly interested in applications from women and people from and/or with knowledge of our local Brixton community.
If this role sounds of interest to you please read full job description below with more details and how you can apply
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Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity tackling racism through poetry and social action
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Trusts and Foundations Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Community and Events Fundraiser to develop their experience, to work within the community to increase and diversify our income stream and strengthen our charity’s profile.
The Community and Events Fundraiser is responsible for planning and delivering a varied range and scale of fundraising and events in the community.
You will proactively manage projects and build strong relationships with individuals, businesses and community groups, while also supporting and developing volunteers and their involvement.
As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Sponsorship & Legacies Officer and Trusts and Foundations Officer to help deliver an annual income target of £400k+.
Alongside maximising opportunities with our existing supporters, you will play a key role in developing and nurturing new ideas, partnerships and activities. Your work will help to grow this vital income stream and ensure we continue to engage with the communities and organisations that champion Greyhound Rescue Wales.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
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We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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Independent Age is the national charity focused on ending financial hardship in later life. We want every older person to be able to afford to live well.
We stand with older people in financial hardship, offering urgent help today and shaping a fairer, more secure tomorrow. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. And we use the knowledge and insight gained from our services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of our ambitious Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, securing transformational five- and six-figure grants that will drive our long-term impact and growth.
We're looking for an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations. You'll be confident translating complex data into compelling funding propositions and using your outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire support for our mission.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work for us on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, such as having the job description in a larger text format or to apply in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the email address on the ‘Contact Us’ page on our jobs site.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Please don’t include your name, photo, or any information that could indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and don’t include your name in the title of any documents that you upload. However, please do include all dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require a minimum of two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Sunday, 23 August 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First-round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 1 September (remote); second-round interviews will take place on the afternoon of Monday, 7 September (in-person in our London office)
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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a natural relationship-builder? A great communicator who loves connecting people? Someone who has an eye for detail and process development? Has a keen interest to make a positive impact in London communities?
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for a Skilled Volunteer Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of Link UP's Skilled Volunteering Programme, matching incredible Skilled Volunteers with Social Good Organisations (SGOs) to deliver projects that really make a difference. You'll own the full project lifecycle, from the first exploratory conversations and thoughtful matching all the way through to project completion and impact reporting. Alongside this, you'll help us deepen the programme in different boroughs and strengthen the systems that keep it all running smoothly.
This is an exciting role if you thrive on building relationships, solving problems, managing systems and developing processes, care about details, and like turning good ideas into real results. You'll work closely with the Head of Skilled Volunteering and collaborate across the wider Link UP team, including Communications and Events.
About Link UP London
At Link UP London we build stronger more resilient communities. By connecting small Social Good Organisations or SGOs (i.e. charities, Community Interest Companies, community groups and social enterprises) with Skilled Volunteers, we help these organisations access the skills they need, when they need them, to address strategic and operational development issues and build capacity and resources. Our Skilled Volunteers have a range of professional backgrounds (HR, finance, comms, marketing, legal, data, IT and many more) and want to apply their skills and expertise to make a positive difference in London. This means that the organisations are better equipped to tackle the multiple challenges of inequality facing their communities and the Skilled Volunteers have a meaningful volunteer experience that fits into busy schedules.
We connect skills to SGOs in 3 main ways main including:
- Skilled Volunteering Programme: Short-term, structured volunteering engagements.
- Social Impact Solutions: Our corporate programme provides structured skills-based employee volunteering opportunities in a range of formats.
- Events: Including Lunch & Learn webinars that allow professionals with limited time to share their expertise on topics of relevance to SGO capacity development, in-person workshops and community learning and networking events.
We work in all boroughs and the city of London with 95% of organisations we support addressing issues of poverty, vulnerability and marginalisation.
Role Details
Title: Skilled Volunteer Programme Manager
Time Commitment: Full time (with the option of 4 days a week)
Locations: Hybrid – remote and in-person (minimum 2 days per week in our Battersea office, with travel across London as required)
Salary: £33,000 full time with the option of pro rate @ 4 days a week
Responsibilities
- Programme delivery: Own the end-to-end matching process from first conversations with volunteers and organisations, through project scoping and agreements, to monitoring live projects and collecting feedback, ensuring fast, high-quality matches and strong relationships throughout.
- Growth & expansion: Lead research and planning for expansion in different boroughs, working with volunteers and the Head of Skilled Volunteering to identify opportunities and build relationships in communities.
- Pipeline & impact: Keep a healthy flow of projects and volunteers coming in, track diversity and reach, and contribute to regular impact and performance reporting.
- Communications & events: Work with the Comms team to promote the programme and represent Skilled Volunteering at events and in the community.
- Systems & continuous improvement: Maintain the programme's key systems, documentation, and data, and help identify better tools and processes to support the programme’s development.
- Strategic contribution: Play an active role in shaping the Skilled Volunteering model and Link UP's wider strategy and growth
Person Specification
Essential:
- At least 3 years' professional experience managing programmes or projects, ideally in a volunteering, community, or charity setting
- Strong relationship-management skills, with the ability to work confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented while being able to understand the big picture
- Proven experience working with data, feedback systems, and reporting frameworks
- Confident with CRM systems and using these to track activity and gather data
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
- An understanding of organisational development — i.e. how strategy, systems and processes evolve to support an organisation’s growth
- Some direct experience with the charity sector
- The ability to be at the Battersea office a few times a week with the ability to travel around London as needed
Good to have:
- An understanding of volunteering and Skilled Volunteering in particular, and ideally experience in volunteer recruitment
- A good understanding of the charity sector including opportunities and challenges faced by small organisations today
Qualities that are a good fit with our team:
- Personable, warm, caring, friendly
- Hardworking, dedicated, committed
- Entrepreneurial
- Professional
How to Apply
Please submit an up to date CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) addressing your suitability for this role, paying close attention to the job description and eligibility specifications detailed above.
Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered and that cover letters that are clearly AI generated will be discarded.
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Are you an experienced Legacy and in Memory Manager who would enjoy the challenge of revitalising and growing a legacy programme for a leading homelessness charity?
We are looking for an experienced manager to join the St Mungo’s fundraising team as our new Legacy and In Memory Manager.
In this role you will help us progress exciting plans to develop our Legacy and In Memory programme introducing new elements such as legacy events and redeveloping supporter journeys.
In this role you will:
- Recruit new legacy and in memory supporters across a range of off and online channels.
- Develop new personalised supporter journeys.
- Design and deliver legacy events, building engagement with new and existing supporters.
- Develop the internal understanding of the legacy programme across key teams and individuals.
- Provide line management and support to the Legacy and In Memory Officer.
You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience of managing and growing legacy and in memory programmes. If you can bring the following we would love to hear from you.
- Experience of developing and improving legacy and in memory supporter journeys.
- Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Proven results in creating and delivering on and offline legacy marketing channels and events.
- Experience managing a legacy administration function.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 12 August 2026
Interview and assessments on: 24-25 Augst 2026
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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The Orpheus Centre is a specialist performing arts college and charity that supports young disabled adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Guided by our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined—we empower our students through the arts while providing an exciting, creative and supportive environment for staff.
The role
We are looking for an energetic, organised and enthusiastic challenge event and corporate fundraiser to join our ambitious fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, ideally working within the corporate or challenge event fields.
You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Alongside growing our TEAM ORPHEUS! Challenge event. Recruiting, stewarding and retaining fundraisers. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Deputy Head of Fundraising, you’ll help the organisation prepare for significant planned growth and an upcoming capital appeal
If you are passionate about relationship-building, motivated by targets, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of disabled young people—this could be your next step.
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £26,000- £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Hours may be altered on occasions according to the needs of the curriculum and organisation
Contract: Permanent
Key responsibilities
- Deliver against corporate income targets in line with our fundraising strategy.
- Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships and corporate fundraising campaigns.
- Steward existing corporate supporters with high-quality engagement, communication and reporting.Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.Recruit and engage participants to sign up for fundraising challenge events.
- Provide excellent supporter care by guiding participants before, during, and after their challenge.
- Identify opportunities to grow income, including upselling participants to larger events or encouraging repeat participation.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records using our CRM system.
- Contribute to industry insight by monitoring trends, opportunities and sector developments.
- Attend meetings, pitches, events and occasional evening/weekend activities (TOIL provided).
About you
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience in fundraising or B2B account management.
- Ability to build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience working to income targets and managing pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
- Good negotiation, influencing, and presentation abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable Experience
- 1+ years’ experience in fundraising.
- Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
- Experience in working with challenge events and participants.
- Understanding of disability issues.
Other Requirements
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours.
Why work with us?
- A warm, friendly, and creative working environment.
- Opportunities for training, development and personal growth.
- The chance to make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young disabled adults.
- Being part of an ambitious organisation entering a period of exciting growth.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.
Safeguarding and Equality
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
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We are focused on inspiring and empowering young disabled students to live fulfilling, independent lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, reuniting and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve because of the generosity of our supporters.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're investing in our income generation team and are now looking for an experienced Events & Community Fundraising Manager to help shape the next stage of its development.
You will lead an established portfolio of fundraising activities, building on the success of our events portfolio such as Family Fun Day and Santa Paws, whist growing participation in challenge events and developing new community fundraising opportunities across the West Midlands.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you'll lead our events and community fundraising programme, line manage our Community Partnerships function and play a key role in developing one of the charity's most important income streams.
About You
We're looking for someone with experience in events and/or community fundraising who enjoys working with people and creating new opportunities.
You will be organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable taking responsibility for your own work. You will enjoy developing relationships with supporters, community groups and colleagues, and won't be afraid to try new ideas if they have the potential to grow income or improve our supporters’ experience.
You will recognise the importance of delivering an excellent experience for our supporters and understand the role that events and community fundraising play in helping Birmingham Dogs Home achieve its ambitions.
In return, we offer:
- Two weeks' free dog boarding
- 25% discount on veterinary treatment
- Free on-site parking
- Life assurance
- BHSF Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining:
* Why this role appeals to you
* Your experience of delivering successful events and/or community fundraising activities.
Application deadline: Monday 10th August
First stage interview: w/c Monday 17th August (can be flexible due to holiday period)
Please note that due to the high number of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Challenge Events Officer role. The successful candidate will oversee and deliver a dynamic portfolio of challenge events, ensuring exceptional participant experiences while supporting income generation and long-term supporter engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of UK and international challenge events in line with organisational objectives.
- Manage logistics, timelines, suppliers, and participant communication to ensure smooth event execution.
- Collaborate with external partners and providers to enhance event delivery and safety standards.
- Support risk management, health and safety, and compliance processes across all challenge activities.
- Engage and motivate participants through targeted communication and resource provision to maximise fundraising outcomes.
- Recruit participants via community outreach, digital channels, and fundraising initiatives.
- Work closely with fundraising teams to identify potential participants and support their engagement and retention.
- Contribute to marketing efforts, including promotional content and digital campaigns, to drive event participation.
- Maintain accurate records of participant data, fundraising achievements, and engagement in the CRM system.
- Provide regular updates, reports, and insights on event performance and supporter activity to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the Challenge Events Committee by implementing plans, preparing reports, and acting as a link between the committee and wider teams.
- Represent the organisation externally at networking events, community activities, and sector forums.
- Ensure all activity complies with relevant regulations, data protection, and organisational policies.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience delivering challenge or fundraising events, such as marathons or similar activities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to motivate and support participants to achieve their fundraising goals.
- Knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk management, and compliance in event settings.
- Familiarity with CRM and data management systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events and related activities.
- Commitment to high standards of supporter care, confidentiality, and organisational values.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
- Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in North London
- Contract: Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Thank you!
About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To drive the growth of income from businesses, local authorities and public sector funders by identifying, developing and securing strategic partnerships. The role will build high-value relationships, generate new funding opportunities, and lead the development of compelling proposals, working closely with colleagues across Earthwatch to convert opportunities into longterm partnerships and sustainable income. This role will focus on building connections and opening doors, working closely with the Director to convert opportunities into funding to meet organisational targets.
Key deliverables:
Partnership Management and Development
- Lead on building and maintaining positive relationships with existing contacts in businesses, local authorities, and other partners in line with organisational priorities.
- Carry out excellent stewardship and management of partnerships, overseeing delivery plans, strategic activities and routine partnership activities.
- Lead all aspects of the partnership development process, including prospect research, proposal development and pitching, ensuring a seamless pathway from opportunity identification to funding secured.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
Proposal Writing and Project Development
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential partners.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Sector Awareness and Marketing
- Monitor plans and strategies from businesses, local authorities and government bodies with a view to spotting opportunities for partnership working.
- Collaborate with the Communications teams to create high-quality marketing materials that support partner engagement and public relations.
- Represent Earthwatch at partner and networking events.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
- Monitor environmental and sustainability issues in the media including emerging policies, trends and the performance of organisations with whom we have relationships.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Who we are
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
Reports to: Chief Executive
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders)
We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.
Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.
You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.
You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.
Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.
IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.
What we can offer you
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).
To apply
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.
First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Amaze seeks a Finance Manager to join our team where your skills and expertise can make a lasting difference.
About the role
As Finance Manager, you will oversee Amaze’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial management. Your responsibilities include overseeing bookkeeping and payroll, preparing monthly financial reporting, quarterly management accounts, and supporting strategic decision-making through budgeting and forecasting.
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated and conscientious individual with strong attention to detail who can work effectively as part of a small team to maintain and develop our financial operations. Applicants should have significant relevant experience in a financial management position, alongside a commitment to Amaze’s organisational vision, mission and values.
About working at Amaze
Amaze is your local charity who provide vital support and connection for children, young people and families with SEND in Sussex. We guide children, young people and families through the complex world of SEND. We help them know their rights, feel less alone and get the support they need. We need people like you to help us in this mission.
At Amaze, we support you. We value creativity and collaboration. You’ll work among a diverse team of compassionate colleagues. We offer training and flexible working. Amaze isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a difference.
Take the next step in your career with us and help create inclusive communities in Sussex, where disabled people, and their families, belong and flourish.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity, and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve.
- We want to employ staff who have lived experience of disability themselves or as a parent carer of a child, young person or adult with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities.
If you want to be part of a great team that supports local families, we would love to hear from you. Please see the person specification in the job description for more details on what to include in your application. All applications will be measured against the person specification, so we encourage you to show how your experience meets these listed criteria in your letter. For more details on how to do this, please read our application guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Senior Events Manager (Maternity Cover) | Immediate Start Available
Central London | Hybrid | Part-Time (21 Hours) £28005 pro rata | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Lead fundraising events that make a real difference.
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading national charity for an experienced Senior Events Manager to join its fundraising team on a 9-month maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events, manage an Events Executive, and help develop new fundraising initiatives that deliver an exceptional supporter experience.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for planning and delivering fundraising events from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve participation and fundraising targets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising events.
Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers and event logistics.
Drive participant recruitment and maximise fundraising income.
Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Deliver engaging supporter communications across multiple channels.
Line manage and support the Events Executive.
Identify opportunities to improve event performance and processes.
About You
You'll have:
Experience managing fundraising or large-scale events.
A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office and event management or CRM systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
£28,005 per annum (pro rata)
Hybrid working in Central London
Part-time, 21 hours per week
9-month fixed-term contract
Immediate start available
Employer pension contribution
Income protection scheme
TOIL for additional hours worked
A rewarding opportunity to support a nationally recognised charitable organisation
Key Dates
Application deadline: 12 August 2026
Interviews: 18 August 2026
Early applications are encouraged.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Events Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered.
Thank you!
Senior Events Manager (Maternity Cover) | Immediate Start Available
Victoria, London | Hybrid | Part-Time (21 Hours) £28,005 pro rata | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Lead fundraising events that make a real difference.
We're recruiting on behalf of a prestigious national charity for an experienced Senior Events Manager to join their successful fundraising team on a 9-month maternity cover.
Working within a team that raises over £3.5 million annually, you'll lead the charity's flagship virtual fundraising challenge, Operation Bletchley, oversee delivery of the London Marathon programme through line management of the Events Executive, and help develop new fundraising initiatives.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for planning and delivering high-quality fundraising events that exceed participation and income targets while providing an outstanding supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead fundraising events from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers and event logistics.
Drive participant recruitment and maximise fundraising income.
Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Deliver engaging supporter communications across multiple channels.
Line manage and support the Events Executive.
Identify opportunities to improve event performance and processes.
About You
You'll have:
Experience managing fundraising or large-scale events.
A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office and event management or CRM systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
£28,005 per annum (pro rata)
Hybrid working in Victoria, London
Part-time, 21 hours per week
9-month fixed-term contract
Immediate start available
Employer pension contribution
Income protection scheme
TOIL for additional hours worked
The chance to deliver nationally recognised fundraising events for an outstanding cause
Key Dates
Application deadline: 12 August 2026
Interviews: 18 August 2026
Early applications are encouraged.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Events Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered.