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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with lived experience, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with previous convictions.
Any disclosure will only be requested where relevant to the role and at the appropriate stage of the process.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. All applications will be considered fairly and on a case-by-case basis.
By creating opportunities for a diverse range of people, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we serve.
About you:
You are an organised and collaborative professional with experience in developing and delivering events, programmes, or engagement activities. You are confident working closely with colleagues and regional teams to plan, manage, and deliver high-quality support service events and professional training programmes.
You have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied portfolio of events for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities while ensuring events are delivered effectively and to a high standard.
You are passionate about ensuring events are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. You understand the importance of maximising engagement opportunities and are committed to providing high-quality information and support through meaningful and well-delivered events and programmes.
You enjoy building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the work and impact of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Please submit a cover letter and CV to demonstrate how your background aligns with the personal specification in the attached job description, using specific examples where possible.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Friday, 12th June 2026
NB Interviews likely to be held on week commencing the 15th June 2026
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of legacy marketing and in-memory fundraising strategies to drive sustained income growth and supporter retention
- Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
- Act as the subject matter expert on legacy administration and in-memory giving, providing guidance, training, and mentoring while promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
- Manage all aspects of legacy casework, including complex and contentious cases, ensuring effective stakeholder relationships and full compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards
- Oversee data management, reporting, and analysis to generate insights, improve processes, and support accurate forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities, enhance donor engagement across channels, and deliver impactful events and integrated giving initiatives
- Posses a natural confidence in talking to people with high emotional intelligence and resilience due to the sensitive nature of the role, with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
What we offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
- Free flu jabs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Charity events throughout the year
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
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The Senior Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator will play a key role in growing and diversifying Brain Research UK’s community fundraising income and supporter engagement.
Working closely with supporters, volunteers, community groups, and internal colleagues, the post-holder will help develop meaningful relationships, deliver engaging fundraising activities and events, and provide an excellent supporter experience.
The role will also support the planning and delivery of bespoke special events for the charity, working alongside the Events and Community Fundraising Manager on event logistics, supplier coordination, budgeting, and event delivery.
Apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
Closing date: 19th June
Interviews from: 23rd June
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Role description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arts & Engagement Coordinator to support with the delivery of our Hospital Arts Programme. We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to work as part of the Arts Team.
This role will play a key part in delivering and developing Southampton Hospitals Charity’s arts programme across hospital sites. Acting as an ambassador for the Charity, you will represent the organisation, coordinate the day-to-day operation of the programme's activities, handle administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication with staff, artists, and partner organisations. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. in external arts projects, partnerships, and professional networks, while building and sustaining strong relationships with artists, cultural organisations, healthcare staff, patients, and visitors.
Main Responsibilities:
General:
- Maintain a regular on site presence across hospital locations to support programme delivery, coordination, and relationship building.
- Deliver one-to-one bedside art sessions for patients who are unable to attend group workshops.
- Proactively promote art programmes across hospital wards and units to increase awareness, engagement, and participation among patients, visitors, and staff.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of all Charity led art workshops in collaboration with tutors and artists, including assisting with delivery and impact assessment.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the art programme, ensuring schedules run smoothly and liaising in advance with Trust staff to prepare wards and patients for visits.
- Monitor, document, and report on the condition of artworks, murals, and installations across hospital sites, escalating issues where necessary.
- Support curatorial projects by coordinating the installation of new artworks, working with key stakeholders and hospital staff.
- Expand, maintain, and nurture a diverse and up-to-date network of artists to support programme delivery and future projects.
- Provide administrative support for Southampton Hospitals Charity’s art programmes, including scheduling, documentation, and correspondence.
- Collaborate closely with internal Charity and Trust teams, including Communications, Fundraising, Impact, and Engagement teams to ensure a collaborative approach.
- Contribute to evaluation and reporting of art programme outcomes, including qualitative feedback, case studies, and basic data collection to support impact reporting and funding requirements.
- Support with the governance, compliance and risk elements linked to the delivery of workshops or installation of artworks within and method statements for workshops, installations, and artist visits, in collaboration with Trust staff.
- Support volunteer coordination where relevant, including briefing, scheduling, and supervision during art activities or events.
- Contribute content to internal reports, newsletters, or relevant updates in collaboration with the Communications team.
Person Specification:
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience coordinating or supporting arts programmes, projects, or participatory activities in a healthcare, community, education, or public-facing setting.
- Previous participatory arts experience within the candidate’s chosen artistic field.
- Experience contributing to arts projects, events, exhibitions, or workshops (e.g. visual arts, music, performance, dance).
- Experience working specifically within a healthcare or hospital setting.
- Knowledge of art therapy approaches, creative health practices, or arts-for-wellbeing methodologies.
Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to work five days per week in a hospital environment, including regular visits to different wards and units, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours working as required.
- High level of digital literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canva and confidence using web-based systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with patients, visitors, healthcare staff, artists, and volunteers.
- Strong interest in arts in health and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Personal Attributes:
- Flexible, resilient, and adaptable approach to working in a complex and sensitive setting.
- Clear passion for the arts and a strong commitment to improving wellbeing through creative engagement.
- Commitment to inclusive working, valuing diversity, and collaborative practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to working safely with vulnerable or at-risk groups.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Fundraising and supporter engagement
- Engage and support individuals, communities and local businesses to fundraise for Duchenne UK, providing outstanding stewardship and care throughout their journey.
- Recruit participants for both ‘run your own’ and third-party challenge events (runs, cycles, walks, skydives, etc.), developing long-term relationships with supporters – including families directly connected to the Duchenne community.
- Manage and grow Duchenne UK’s community fundraising programme, including in-memory giving, birthday fundraisers, and local community initiatives.
- Respond promptly to fundraising enquiries and proactively inspire new audiences to get involved.
- Project-manage a calendar of third-party challenge events, overseeing logistics, communications, and participant stewardship from sign-up through to completion.
- Identify and develop new community and virtual event opportunities to grow income and reach new audiences.
- Recruit, support, and motivate volunteers to assist with events and community fundraising activity.
- Work with the communications team to promote events and community fundraising across digital channels and social media.
- Identify and cultivate supporters with potential for deeper engagement or major giving.
- Represent Duchenne UK at events, community gatherings, and external meetings to raise awareness of the charity’s work
Internal processes and support
- Track supporter activity and income, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and reporting regularly to the Director of Income Generation
- Collaborate with the Communications team? To develop compelling fundraising toolkits, resources, and materials to empower supporters to fundraise effectively.
- Lead on CRM database management for community and events fundraising, maintaining accurate and up-to-date supporter records, ensuring GDPR compliance, and developing processes that improve data quality across the team.
- Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising, events, or community engagement role within the charity sector.
- A proven track record of meeting income targets and growing a supporter base.
- Experience engaging and supporting a diverse range of fundraisers including individuals, schools, community groups, and local businesses.
- Experience recruiting, supporting, and motivating volunteers.
Essential skills and attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of supporters.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Confident using a CRM database and Microsoft Office suite; experience with online fundraising platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Enthuse).
- Understanding of UK charity law, GDPR, and Fundraising Regulator best practice.
- A proactive, creative, and solutions-focused approach to fundraising.
- A genuine empathy with Duchenne UK’s mission and the communities we serve.
Desirable experience:
- Experience in a health, rare disease, or neurodisability charity.
- Experience managing third-party or mass participation challenge events.
Desirable skills:
- Experience using social media for fundraising promotion and community building.
- Familiarity with GDPR compliance in a fundraising context.
Applying for this job
Please send us a copy of your CV with a cover letter that covers:
• Please tell us why you would like to work for Duchenne UK.
• In the job description, we have highlighted a range of essential experience and skills that we need. Please describe how you have demonstrated these with practical examples.
• If you think you have other qualities, we have not mentioned but which you think suit this role, please let us know. We want to know some of the things you have done and the experiences you’ve had, and what you think they have taught you.
• Tell us one thing that really excites you about this role.
Please email your application by 10am on Wednesday 24th June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What we do
For one in two of us, cancer will change everything.
When it does, so can we.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you. Our services, advise and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre. It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families. Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step.
What you do
Main purpose of post
The Campaign Manager will lead the development and delivery of engaging, audience-focused campaigns that raise awareness of the charity, increase understanding of cancer support services, promote grant-giving programmes, and help drive fundraising growth across the region.
The role will focus on bringing the charity’s impact to life through powerful storytelling, creative campaigns, and compelling content that demonstrates how the charity supports people affected by cancer and invests in hospitals, healthcare services, and local communities.
Working across fundraising, services, and communications, the Campaign Manager will develop integrated campaigns that inspire support, strengthen community engagement, and increase the visibility and reach of the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Development & Delivery
• Develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns that support the charity’s strategic priorities and objectives.
• Create awareness campaigns that promote the charity brand, support services, fundraising activities, and grant-giving programmes.
• Lead campaign planning from concept through to delivery and evaluation.
• Ensure campaigns are audience-focused, emotionally engaging, and aligned with the charity’s values and tone of voice.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, budgets, assets, and stakeholder input to ensure successful delivery.
Demonstrating Impact Through Storytelling
• Develop compelling campaign content that demonstrates the real-life impact of the charity’s work.
• Showcase how fundraising supports people affected by cancer, healthcare improvements, hospital services, community initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.
• Gather and develop case studies, patient stories, supporter testimonials, videos, photography, and impact data.
• Work sensitively with beneficiaries, families, healthcare professionals, and grant recipients to capture authentic stories.
• Translate complex healthcare or grant information into accessible and engaging public-facing content.
Supporting Fundraising Growth
• Create campaigns that help increase fundraising income and supporter engagement.
• Support community fundraising, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and appeals through targeted campaign activity.
• Develop supporter journeys and engagement campaigns that encourage donations, participation, and long-term loyalty.
• Identify opportunities to broaden audience reach and attract new supporters.
Awareness of Services & Grant-Giving
• Increase awareness of the charity’s support services among people affected by cancer, carers, healthcare professionals, and local communities.
• Promote grant-funded projects and partnerships across hospitals and community settings.
• Work collaboratively with service delivery teams and healthcare partners to communicate outcomes and opportunities effectively.
• Support campaigns that improve access to services and reach underserved audiences.
Content & Communications
• Develop campaign content across digital, print, social media, email, video, PR, and advertising channels.
• Work with designers, photographers, videographers, agencies, and suppliers where required.
• Ensure all campaign materials are accurate, accessible, inclusive, and on brand.
• Contribute to website content, newsletters, impact reports, and social media storytelling.
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting on engagement, reach, conversions, and impact.
• Use audience insights, analytics, and feedback to optimise campaign effectiveness.
• Evaluate return on investment and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Relationship Management
• Build strong relationships across fundraising, services, healthcare partners, community organisations, and external suppliers.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the charity at events, meetings, and partnership activities.
• Support collaborative working across teams to maximise campaign impact.
General Responsibilities
Every employee is required to:
• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Campaigns Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
• You are a compassionate communicator: able to communicate sensitive stories with empathy, authenticity, and respect.
• You are a strategic thinker: understands how marketing supports fundraising, awareness, and community impact.
• You are creative & innovative: generates fresh campaign ideas that engage diverse audiences across the region.
• You are a collaborative relationship builder: works effectively with patients, staff, volunteers, supporters, healthcare partners, and media.
• You are results-driven & organised: uses insight, data, and strong project management to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
• Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
• Make a positive contribution in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
• 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
• Option to purchase additional five working days per year
• Westfield Health level 4 coverage
• 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
• Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
• NHS benefits
• Hybrid working
• A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
• Death in service cover
• Birthday Leave
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Job Description
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage the DUK project portfolio
- Become a subject matter expert in applied and translational research in DMD, allowing informed decision making and effective communication with key stakeholders
- Support identification of new project and collaborative opportunities, including the ongoing management and delivery of our applicant-led funding call
- Support the Director of Research and Development in project scientific review, working with the Scientific Advisory Board, Patient Advisory Board, Senior Leadership Team and DUK Board of Trustees
- Manage project development and initiation, including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones, and budgets
- Manage and oversee project delivery, including monitoring of progress, according to agreed timelines and deliverables (including written updates and formal reports), and managing project finances, including reviewing and approval of invoices and monitoring project expenditure
- Support research budget forecasting in liaison with the finance team and the Director of Research and Development, and ensure compliance across the project portfolio
- Build and manage relationships with external partners and maintain regular communication through the project life cycle
- Support the Director of Research and Development to identify areas of strategic focus to inform the development of new research programmes
- Contribute to and support the development of DUK led research proposals for external funding and work with the income generation team to identify opportunities for research funding
Research governance and processes
- Maintain and improve, as relevant, internal processes for research management and governance
- Act as system owner for the research functions within DUK’s CRM (Salesforce), maintaining records and driving process improvements for grant workflows and monitoring
- Support the Director of Research and Development in research governance activities
- Support the Director of Research and Development to ensure compliance with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) requirements, such as - contributing to annual data collection and surveys; implementation of AMRC processes and reviews recommendations, as relevant; keep up to date with relevant news and opportunities for training, collaboration and networking
Support the Director of Research and Development on the following external engagement activities
- Development and implementation of outreach and engagement activities in the DMD patient and research community to inform areas for research focus and prioritisation
- Scoping and development of formal and informal strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholder organisations (e.g. membership societies, other charities, consortia etc)
Support delivery of DUK flagship strategic programmes
DUK has strategic programmes in clinical research access and capacity, care standards and care access, assistive technologies and patient data. Under the oversight of the Director of Research and Development and working closely with the relevant programme team:
- Coordinate key programme updates and discussions between the DUK team and the programme teams
- Working with DUK comms team, support the development of external comms and marketing
- Working with the Director of Research and Development and the programme teams, support development of new initiatives and external funding opportunities
Other key responsibilities
- Provide general research admin support (e.g. arrange research meetings, both internal and external, prepare agendas and take minutes)
- Work with DUK comms team to identify case studies and success stories and support the development of the research comms strategy
- Coordinate research comms and work with the Director of Research and Development and comms team to ensure all research content is accurate and appropriate
- Work with the income generation and comms teams to provide updates to our key co-funding partners
- Support the collection of portfolio data across all programmes for DUK KPIs and to support DUK impact report development
- Coordinate and deliver research led events and support the Director of Research and Development in the agenda and content development for the annual Duchenne UK New Horizons conference
- Travel across the UK to attend meetings with partners
APPLYING FOR THIS JOB
Please send us a copy of your CV with a cover letter (max 1 page) that includes the following:
1. Please tell us why you would like to work for Duchenne UK.
2. In the job description, we have highlighted a range of essential experience and skills that we need. Please describe how you have demonstrated these with practical examples.
3. If you think you have other qualities, we have not mentioned but which you think suit this role, please let us know. We want to know some of the things you have done and the experiences you’ve had, and what you think they have taught you.
4. Tell us one thing that really excites you about this role.
Please email your application by 10am on Monday 22nd June 2026
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Fundraising Manager
Organisation: The Outrunners Charity
Job Description
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Job title: Fundraising Manager
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Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station)
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Salary: £36,700-£40,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £22,000-£24,000
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Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week). Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available.
Who are The Outrunners?
The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.
We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.
Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.
We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of… read on.
Our achievements
We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago - allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!
To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:
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Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.
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Hosted free training academies for 40 ethnically diverse women and 25 young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under the Outrunners name.
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Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School run and Black to the Trails.
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Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.
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Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them a free work experience opportunity with our partner brands.
What do we want?
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for a strategic and hands-on role who loves working in a small, ambitious charity and wants to help shape the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k).
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead on income generation, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, while growing a more diverse and sustainable income mix through corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.
You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling funding propositions. You’ll support the CEO to build genuine, long‑term relationships with funders and partners who believe in movement, equity and opportunity for young people - and who want to be part of something fresh, joyful and youth‑led.
Does this sound like you?
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A driven, experienced fundraiser who enjoys leading income growth in a small, ambitious charity and taking real ownership of results.
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A strategic thinker who is also hands‑on – happy managing pipelines, writing bids and following up relationships day‑to‑day.
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Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into clear, compelling cases for support.
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A confident relationship‑builder who can engage, influence and inspire funders, partners and supporters.
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Resilient and adaptable, comfortable balancing multiple income streams, deadlines and priorities.
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Values‑led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.
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Motivated by social impact and excited to fundraise for a youth‑led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.
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Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events, funder cultivation or partner activity.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
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5+ years’ experience in fundraising, ideally within a small or growing charity.
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Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations, including prospect research, high‑quality bid writing and effective funder stewardship.
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Strong understanding of what drives successful grant applications, from alignment and evidence to storytelling and relationships.
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Experience developing or contributing to diversified income streams, such as corporate partnerships, community fundraising or individual giving.
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Ability to manage income pipelines and use systems/CRMs to track fundraising activity and performance.
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Sound understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Confident relationship‑builder with experience engaging funders, partners or senior stakeholders.
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Strong storytelling and written communication skills, with the ability to combine impact data, lived experience and insight into compelling cases for support.
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Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.
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Collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving organisation.
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Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.
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Desirable:
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Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community‑based organisations.
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Experience working with or supporting programmes for girls and young women.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth (with Chief Executive)
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Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with The Outrunners’ strategic goals and values.
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Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on increasing unrestricted and sustainable income.
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Create and manage an annual fundraising workplan to deliver agreed income targets.
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Work closely with the Chief Executive on pipeline management, forecasting and income planning.
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Regularly review progress, learn from outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.
2. Trusts & Foundations (Primary Income Lead)
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Lead and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, from prospect research to reporting.
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Research, cultivate and secure grants aligned to The Outrunners’ youth‑led movement work.
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Write high‑quality, compelling funding applications and reports.
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Work closely with youth programme staff to gather outcomes, case studies and impact data.
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Build strong, professional relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.
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Develop approaches that encourage funder renewal, uplift and long‑term support.
3. Corporate Partnerships (Growth area)
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Support the development of relationships with values‑aligned corporate partners and brands.
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Identify opportunities for corporate grants, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering and matched funding.
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Shape clear and inspiring partnership pitches with cases for support that connect partner goals with youth wellbeing, movement and equity.
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Work with colleagues to ensure corporate partnerships are meaningful, well‑supported and mutually beneficial.
4. Community & Individual Giving (Growth area)
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Support the growth of The Outrunners’ individual giving base, including regular and mid‑level donors, working with CEO and Admin Lead.
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Develop donor stewardship approaches that support repeat and long‑term giving.
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Explore opportunities with local communities, supporter networks and high‑net‑worth individuals.
5. Impact, Systems & Compliance
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Work with our Admin Lead to maintain accurate records across fundraising and income tracking systems (CRM).
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Contribute fundraising content across our website, donor platforms and communications channels, working closely with Marketing & Comms.
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Support the creation of impact reports and case studies that reflect young people’s lived experience ethically and sensitively.
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Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Stay informed about sector trends and test new tools or approaches appropriate for a small charity.
What’s in it for you?
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
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Supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)
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Self-development days
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Work-related travel reimbursement
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Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses
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Working alongside aspirational brands
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.
If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by Sunday 28th June 11.59pm.
Job Roles:
Ronald McDonald House UK is seeking a proactive and creative Mass Participation Events Manager to lead the delivery and growth of our mass participation portfolio. The role will lead on the strategy, performance and delivery of our challenge events programme, ensuring events achieve agreed income and participation targets and work closely with the Head of Mass Engagement to shape and test future Ronald McDonald House UK owned mass participation events, supporting sustainable, diversified income growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Event strategy and planning
- Develop and deliver a clear strategy for challenge and mass participation events, aligned to fundraising targets and audience engagement objectives
- Identify and assess new event opportunities, including third party and bespoke challenges, to diversify and grow income
- To play a key role in developing new events, taking them to market and adopting a test and learn approach in collaboration with the Head of Mass Engagement and wider Engagement Directorate
Event delivery and logistics
- Support the Senior Event Fundraiser to lead the end-to-end management of events, including budgeting, planning, supplier coordination, risk management, and on-the-day execution
- Ensure all events are delivered to a high standard, providing an exceptional experience for supporters
Supporter engagement and stewardship
- Build strong relationships with event participants, providing excellent supporter experience and tailored stewardship journeys
- Support the development, delivery of and evaluation of effective supporter journeys across the events portfolio, focused on maximising net return and supporter retention
- Create and develop engaging communications and materials to inspire fundraising and deepen supporters’ connections to the charity
Marketing and promotion
- Lead the delivery of an audience and insight led events marketing programme, working closely with the Brand, Communications and Digital Engagement team to maximise participation and net return
- Keep abreast of income and data trends across the sector to help inform future activities and events fundraising programmes
Monitoring and evaluation
- Agree and deliver against ambitious income and acquisition targets, maintaining costs within agreed budgets
- Set, manage and report against budgets, milestones and KPIs across the events portfolio, demonstrating accountability for performance
- Use data and insight to evaluate event performance, inform decision making and continuously improve participant experience
- Produce regular performance reports and insights for internal stakeholders
Collaboration and partnership
- Work closely with senior managers and colleagues across the department to maximise opportunities for collaboration and integrated delivery
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to - McDonald’s Relationship Team, House teams, fundraising partners, suppliers, and third party event organisers
Skills & Experience:
Essential
- A proven track record of excellent management of an event portfolio to meet income and acquisition targets
- Experience of delivering data and insight led marketing and stewardship programmes to drive acquisition and net income
- Experience of managing multiple projects with complex budgets, multiple stakeholders and stretching KPIs.
- Line management and team development experience
- Knowledge of health and safety, risk management in event delivery and fundraising compliance
Desirable
- Experience of virtual fundraising and development of new events
- Ability to plan, prioritise and balance a busy and varied workload
- Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms and Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience supporting innovation or new product development, working with agencies to deliver new fundraising products
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We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraising manager with demonstrable success in building relationships and maximising income from corporate supporters, sponsors and prospects. The role will lead on securing new business partnerships and developing a varied portfolio of exciting opportunities and events.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
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Charity Manager
The Noah Jordan Foundation
Location: Cornwall, UK
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time may be considered)
Reporting to: Charity Director
Working closely with: Board of Trustees
Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in line with events, campaigns and charity activities, with willingness and ability to travel across the UK as required.
About The Noah Jordan Foundation
The Noah Jordan Foundation is a fast-growing UK children’s charity established in memory of Noah, who died in 2024 from POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare and devastating paediatric mitochondrial disorder which can cause severe neurological deterioration and liver failure in children, and for which there is currently no effective treatment or cure.
Following Noah’s death, his family made him a promise: that his legacy would help change the future for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
The Foundation was established to deliver that promise through three charitable objectives:
Medical Research
Funding pioneering medical research to improve clinical management, accelerate the development of effective treatments and ultimately help drive progress towards cures for rare paediatric mitochondrial diseases, including POLG-related mitochondrial disorders.
Raising Awareness
Increasing awareness and understanding of mitochondrial disease amongst healthcare professionals, organisations and the wider public through campaigns, events, education and training.
Supporting Children and Families
Providing practical and emotional support to children and families affected by mitochondrial disease through information, resources, services and financial assistance where possible.
Since launching in September 2024, thanks to our incredible community, the Foundation has grown rapidly, raising more than £400,000 in just over 18 months.
Our Impact
The Foundation has already:
- Fully funded a three-year medical research PhD programme into POLG mitochondrial disease at the Mitochondrial Research Group (MRG) at Newcastle University, under the guidance of one of the UK’s leading Professors of Paediatric Mitochondrial Medicine, who also serves as a Charity Medical Advisor to the Foundation.
- Supported affected children, families and organisations across the UK.
- Developed national corporate partnerships and strategic relationships.
- Built a growing national supporter community and dedicated volunteer network.
- Established a growing national profile across mitochondrial disease awareness, fundraising and advocacy.
- Begun work towards funding further pioneering mitochondrial disease research and delivering long-term charitable impact.
Everything achieved so far has been built through passion, community and an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change. Whilst we are proud of what has been achieved during our first 18 months, we believe this is only the beginning.
The Foundation is now entering an exciting and important phase of development as we strengthen long-term sustainability, diversify income, grow partnerships and build the organisational capability required to maximise impact for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease across the UK, whilst contributing towards change around the world through research, awareness and support.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to help build upon the momentum already created and shape the Foundation’s continued growth and long-term impact.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help build a nationally recognised charity at an exciting and formative stage of its journey.
The Noah Jordan Foundation is building towards becoming a nationally recognised force for change within paediatric mitochondrial disease research, awareness and family support.
As the Foundation’s first full-time employee, the Charity Manager will play a key role in shaping the future culture, structure and direction of the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Charity Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help develop organisational strategy, grow income, strengthen operations, build partnerships and support the long-term sustainability of the Foundation.
The Charity Manager will act as the Foundation’s operational and fundraising lead, helping drive continued growth and maximise impact for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
This role requires someone equally comfortable developing strategy, building partnerships and driving income growth, whilst also rolling their sleeves up and supporting practical delivery where required.
One day may involve developing fundraising strategy, corporate relationships or marketing initiatives. Another may involve supporting volunteers, delivering events or solving operational challenges.
From partnerships, fundraising strategy and marketing to events, administration and operational support, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable contributing wherever required.
This role will suit someone ambitious, adaptable and proactive who thrives within fast-moving environments and enjoys building meaningful impact from the ground up.
For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing charity and leave a lasting legacy.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Income Growth
- Lead and grow fundraising activity across the Foundation.
- Develop and manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify and secure trusts, grants and major donor funding.
- Support regular giving and community fundraising growth.
- Help develop long-term fundraising strategy and income diversification.
- Build and nurture relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and strategic partners.
- Develop proposals and pitches for supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities and support sustainable income growth.
- Strengthen supporter stewardship and donor relationships.
- Support fundraising campaigns and flagship charity initiatives.
Operations and Organisational Development
- Help build systems, processes and operational structures as the charity grows.
- Support governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
- Develop reporting frameworks and performance measures to support Trustee oversight and organisational growth.
- Support budget monitoring and financial administration alongside Trustees.
- Lead, support and help develop the Foundation’s dedicated volunteer network, helping build a positive, engaged and high-performing volunteer culture.
- Support CRM systems and fundraising pipeline management.
- Help develop internal processes to support sustainable long-term growth.
- Undertake additional responsibilities commensurate with the role where required.
Communications, Marketing and External Engagement
- Support planning and delivery of campaigns, events and public engagement activity.
- Lead marketing, communications and storytelling activity to strengthen awareness, supporter engagement and fundraising.
- Help develop campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of mitochondrial disease and strengthen the Foundation’s profile.
- Support content development across digital platforms and supporter communications.
- Represent the Foundation externally with professionalism, warmth and passion.
- Build and strengthen relationships with supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- Represent the needs of affected children and families and help drive innovation, awareness and positive change.
- Work closely with the Charity Director on strategic development and future growth.
About You
We are seeking someone with:
- Approximately 5–10 years’ experience within fundraising, charity development, partnerships or organisational growth.
- A proven ability to build relationships and generate income.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills.
- Confidence developing proposals, presenting ideas and pitching to supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset.
- A willingness to learn, develop and grow alongside a rapidly evolving organisation.
- A willingness to be hands-on and contribute wherever needed.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills, with an understanding of how marketing and communications drive awareness, fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Empathy, emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- A willingness to travel and support events across the UK.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
- A genuine passion for meaningful work, long-term impact and improving outcomes for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
- Ambition, resilience and commitment to creating lasting impact.
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising strategy, charity growth and development, community engagement, marketing and communications, events and campaigns, trusts and foundations, and organisational development and scaling.
We recognise exceptional candidates may not meet every element of the criteria listed above. If you are passionate about our mission, bring transferable experience and believe you could make a meaningful contribution to our future, we would encourage you to apply.
We understand that the right person may come from either the charity sector or a related professional background with transferable experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development, communications, marketing or organisational growth.
Experience working within a growing charity or purpose-led organisation would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Help shape the future of a fast-growing children’s charity.
- Work closely with an ambitious and passionate leadership team.
- Build meaningful partnerships and projects with national impact.
- Directly contribute towards advancing pioneering mitochondrial disease research, raising awareness and supporting affected children and families.
- Be part of a community determined to create lasting change.
- Help build a charity designed to create lasting impact for generations to come.
We couldn't save Noah, but together, we can change what happens next.
The extinction of Mito, one stomp at a time.
The Extinction of Mito, One Stomp at a Time.
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We’re looking for a talented Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team in delivering our ambitious events strategy. This role is vital as we continue to develop incredible relationships with new and existing supporters helping them to network, influence and fundraise via challenge events.
Through excellent supporter care and stewardship, the Challenge Events Fundraiser is required to increase income for our challenge events portfolio. Working with the Challenge Events Manager, the post holder will deliver the events strategy as well as contribute to its ongoing development.
To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
• Develop and grow networks of event supporters, volunteers and community organisations to increase participation in fundraising events and generate sustainable income for the charity.
• Deliver an effective supporter journey, providing high-quality stewardship which motivates and enables supporters to complete successful fundraising activities within their communities.
• Support the delivery of the charity’s event fundraising strategy, working closely with the Challenge Events Manager to achieve agreed income targets.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate key challenge events within the fundraising calendar (e.g. Abseil, London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run), ensuring successful delivery and supporter experience.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the charity’s events programme, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, community groups and partners.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity and wider organisation, providing support and cover where required to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities.
• Work with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging fundraising products and events, ensuring effective donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets, identifying opportunities and potential risks and provide regular income and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, including the use of Salesforce and contribute to the development of effective internal processe
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

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Fundraising Manager
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region
Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
Purpose:
Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity.
As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region.
Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships & Business Development
- Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters.
- Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners.
- Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support.
Trusts & Foundations:
- Research and identify funding opportunities.
- Write compelling funding applications and reports.
- Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications.
Fundraising Strategy & Income Development:
- Develop and implement a fundraising plan.
- Diversify income streams.
- Monitor performance and report to leadership.
Communications & Supporter Engagement:
- Support fundraising campaigns and communications.
- Share impact stories and case studies.
- Represent the charity at events.
Fundraising Operations:
- Maintain accurate donor records.
- Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters.
- Support fundraising systems and processes.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in fundraising or partnerships.
- Strong relationship-building ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Experience working to targets.
- Confidence networking externally.
- Good IT skills and record keeping.
- Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience in corporate partnerships.
- Experience writing trust applications.
- Knowledge of CRM systems.
- Experience in a small charity environment.
(We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Our mission is to get as many people with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage across Berkshire & Oxfordshire into sustained paid employment

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
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. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support 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 role is dedicated to building lived experience participation at Independent Age. We want to deliver more opportunities for a greater variety of people with lived experience of financial hardship in later life to shape our work in meaningful ways.
The role will be responsible for developing a lived experience participation network ensuring that our existing and growing work in this area can be delivered smoothly, ethically and in line with best practice and making sure that the voices of those most at risk of financial hardship can be heard. The role will champion and encourage participatory practice across the organisation, developing the long term lived experience strategy and supporting the organisation to learn and grow in this area.
You should have strong experience of designing, running and supporting participatory activity, particularly with those with lived experience of a pressing social issue. You will be passionate about making change for those with experience of financial hardship in later life and bring an understanding of what barriers there might be to taking part and how to overcome them. Exceptional organisational skills are a must, along with great communication and the ability to build relationships with a broad range of people.
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 part time role, 21 hours per week, which should be worked over a minimum of three days.
Salary Information:
London based: £46,227 per year, full time equivalent (£27,736 actual)
Homebased: £41,607 per year, full time equivalent (£24,964 actual)
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.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
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 two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS will be carried out for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: 21st June 2026 11:59pm
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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What’s the job?
We’re looking for someone to join us as our Learning and Networks Manager at Funders Together.
Funders Together is a cross-sector funding infrastructure organisation bringing together strategic initiatives that improve how funding supports communities to shape a better future.
We are entering an exciting new phase as we bring together a growing family of initiatives focused on improving funding practice across civil society. These include London Funders, the cross-sector membership network for funders across the capital; Collaboration Circle, a platform for collaborative and participatory funding programmes; 360Giving, which supports organisations to publish and use open grants data; and the Place-Based Giving resource hub, which supports collaborative funding rooted in place and community.
As Learning and Networks Manager, you will play a central role in engaging funders, partners, and stakeholders, and delivering learning that helps shape future practice across Funders Together and the wider funding ecosystem.
This is an exciting point to join the organisation as we invest further in learning and our networks as a core part of our mission. Building on strong existing networks and well-established learning programmes, you will help strengthen and evolve our work for the future.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on learning, collaboration, and turning insight into action. You will enjoy building relationships, connecting people and ideas, and creating spaces where learning can lead to positive change in funding and outcomes for communities.
So who are we?
Funders Together is a charity focused on improving how funding supports communities and civil society to positively shape the world.
Our work centres on strengthening the effectiveness, fairness and impact of funding systems by championing practice rooted in equity, trust and collaboration. We work across the funding ecosystem, with partners in the public, private and third sectors, to support organisations to learn together, share insight and develop approaches that lead to stronger outcomes for communities. We bring together a growing family of initiatives and organisations working across the funding landscape.
Across our work, Funders Together connects funders, supports collaborative funding initiatives, develops insights informed by shared data, and creates space for mutual learning and joint action.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong experience of facilitating and convening learning spaces, and using the insights generated to inform and influence change.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has shaped and delivered learning programmes in a range of settings. They will be able to create a positive learning culture, and confidently design learning spaces and networks which can bring an audience together over different learning goals. They will be highly organised, a skilled facilitator, and able to translate learning into tangible actions. Importantly, they thrive in creating relational ways of working, and are curious and confident to try and test new ideas. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and where good systems and coordination help ensure activity is delivered effectively.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working as part of a small and agile team, taking initiative in their work and contributing to continuous improvement in how we design and deliver learning across Funders Together.
A strong commitment to collaboration, equity, diversity and systemic change is essential, alongside a shared belief in the value of diverse lived experience in strengthening our work and impact.
We're proud of the diversity and vibrancy of our communities, and work to champion equity and justice in all that we do. We are actively working to ensure our staff team reflects the communities we serve and warmly welcome applications from people from Black and racially minoritised communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities, recognising that diverse lived experience strengthens our work and impact.
What can we offer?
We are a small, and growing organisation with big ambitions. And we can’t achieve those without our staff team. That’s why we work hard to create a positive work environment for all employees, where everybody can learn, thrive and deliver their best.
We believe that a staff culture rooted in inclusion, equity and wellbeing helps create a stronger, healthier and more productive team. Our working week is 32 hours FTE which enables staff to work a four day week (4 Day Week Foundation accredited) alongside other more flexible work patterns. We also operate a hybrid working model, with staff spending around 60% of their time in the office to support collaboration and connection. This approach reflects our commitment to wellbeing and personal growth while ensuring we have the time and space to deliver our work effectively.
From the first day of employment you will be entitled to Health Cover as part of our staff benefits package. On completion of your probation period, you’ll also be able to access our other employee benefits including our Cycle2Work scheme, Life Insurance and mobile months together with volunteering days and a generous annual leave allowance. We’re also an accredited Living Pension Employer and offer a generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution of 10% of your salary). You can read more about our benefits here.
We work with people and organisations who fund and shape investment in communities and civil society, supporting funding practice
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