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At BMSTC our clear mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis".
We provide practical help - including neuro-physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, footcare, counselling and a range of complementary therapies to help manage symptoms. We also run very popular "live" online exercise and mindfulness sessions.
We are not just about therapies - we also offer a friendly, supportive space where members, families and carers can socialise, share information and take more control over their lives. Understanding that MS impacts not just the person diagnosed.
Our purpose-built Therapy Centre in central Reading serves and strengthens the MS community across Berkshire and nearby counties. As a self-funded charity, we receive neither NHS or government support and must raise £700,000 annually to continue making a difference to local families affected by MS. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families and were honoured to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community.
The role
We seek a proven Senior Fundraiser to lead and inspire our fundraising and communications team, personally focussing on trusts, grants and major donors. Your success will mean we can provide the "best possible support for anyone affected by MS in our community" and make our vision truly a reality.
You will:
- Develop the Charity's income generation capability as we seek to drive income growth
- Identify funding prospects and prioritise team effort to make the best use of resource
- Regularly monitor progress and inspire the team to reach targets and goals.
- Manage excellent donor stewardship and raise our profile with potential major donors
Personal qualities:
- Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Tenacious and creative, possessing the ability to think "outside the box".
- Team player, ready to deputise or help in other areas of the Charity as necessary.
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- A good level of secondary education and societal awareness
- Ability to meet (and ideally exceed) pre-agreed targets, manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to analyse financial and impact data.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident with IT and proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work outside office hours and occasionally attend local events (time off in lieu will be given).
Desirable skills:
- Experience of using a charity-based CRM system e.g. Beacon,
- Experience of working in a health charity/knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.
- Understanding of the local funding community.
- A driving license and access to a car to attend events if necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and flexible, hybrid working conditions.
- 25 days paid annual leave plus statutory and national holidays (pro-rata), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free car parking
Why join us?
- Be part of an innovative mission-led organisation that makes a real practical difference to people’s lives.
- Work collaboratively with Finance and Trustees, to build long-term sustainability.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special!
Your covering letter should be brief a explanation in your own words, of why you would like to work for us and how you meet the personal requirements of the post.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact the Centre Manager, Pippa Vincent-Cooke.
We encourage applications from all parts of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. The successful applicant will be selected purely on merit.
Please note:
You will need proof that you have the right to work in the UK
This role is subject to a full DBS check and a probationary period of 6 months
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This is an office-based role located in Chelsea, London, where you’ll be supporting the team with a variety of day-to-day tasks involved in donation processing and event fulfilment. Full training will be provided, so we’re happy to hear from applicants who are keen to learn and get involved.
Key responsibilities include:
• Securely opening and processing donations
• Updating donor records on Raiser’s Edge, our supporter database
• Maintaining accurate and reliable supporter information, including Gift Aid, consent, and communication preferences
• Responding to fundraiser enquiries in a timely manner
• Assisting the team with the fulfilment of events and online order
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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About the Orpheus Centre
The Orpheus Centre is a specialist college that promotes personal development through the arts for young disabled adults. Our work is underpinned by our core values of being joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined, and we are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that change lives.
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Legacy and Individual Giving Officer to help grow and develop our individual giving and legacy income streams.
You will plan, deliver and evaluate inspiring fundraising activity, build long‑term relationships with supporters, and provide excellent donor stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how supporters engage with — and feel connected to — the Orpheus Centre.
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (52 weeks per year) Flexible, hybrid and part‑time working options available
Reports to: Deputy Head of Fundraising
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging individual giving appeals across multiple channels
- Develop and manage regular giving and donor stewardship journeys to increase loyalty and lifetime value
- Lead on all aspects of legacy fundraising, including promoting gifts in wills and administering legacy cases
- Build strong relationships with supporters, case studies and internal stakeholders
- Develop and nurture a mid‑value donor programme, working closely with senior fundraising colleagues
- Create new and innovative channels of giving, including In Memory and Celebration Giving
- Manage individual giving and legacy budgets and track performance
- Use Salesforce CRM to manage data, analyse performance and produce reports
- Ensure Gift Aid claims are accurate and processed in a timely manner
About you
You will be an organised and confident fundraiser with a passion for building relationships and telling compelling stories.
You will have:
- At least 3 years’ experience delivering fundraising or supporter‑focused projects
- Experience of using databases/CRMs and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- An understanding of fundraising regulations, including Gift Aid and GDPR
Desirable:
- Experience in individual giving and/or legacy fundraising
- Experience using Salesforce
- Experience of digital or direct marketing, copywriting or donor communications
Why work with us?
- A supportive and values‑driven working environment where your ideas matter
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Be part of a passionate team that celebrates creativity and makes a tangible impact on young disabled people’s lives
- Opportunities for professional development and training
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
No agencies please.
We are focused on inspiring and empowering young disabled students to live fulfilling, independent lives



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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will be closed once filled.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Are you a people-focused fundraiser who loves building relationships and bringing ideas to life? Humanimal Trust are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised Fundraising Officer to support our fundraising activity and help deliver inspiring campaigns and events that make a real difference.
About the role:
Reporting to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting fundraising activity across the charity, helping to deliver events, campaigns and supporter communications while ensuring our supporters feel valued, informed and inspired.
This is a part-time, remote role (20 hours per week), with occasional UK travel for meetings and events.
As our Fundraising Officer you will:
- Support a programme of fundraising events, including research, planning, logistics, budgeting and evaluation
- Assist with the development of new fundraising initiatives and campaigns
- Deliver first-class supporter care and respond to fundraising enquiries
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters and volunteers
- Maintain accurate supporter data and generate reports to support fundraising strategy
You’ll bring
- Relevant experience and a genuine interest in fundraising and supporter engagement
- Confidence working with databases and digital platforms, particularly Salesforce
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote working environment
What’s in it for you?
- A flexible, part-time role (20 hours per week)
- Remote working, with occasional UK travel
- Salary of £28,000 FTE (£14,000 pro rata)
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team
- The chance to make a tangible impact through meaningful fundraising work
Please outline in your cover letting how you meet the key criteria listed on the person specification.
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Mesothelioma UK is seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Assistant to help grow our presence and impact across the East Midlands.
Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager, this role plays a vital part in building meaningful, long-term relationships within local communities to raise awareness of mesothelioma and generate vital income through fundraising, community events, corporate support and partnerships.
You will support the development and stewardship of community fundraisers, volunteers, groups and businesses. You’ll act as an ambassador for Mesothelioma UK across the region, representing the charity at events, meetings and presentations, while providing excellent supporter care and administrative support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to fundraise, and making a real difference within communities, while contributing to the growth of a national charity within the East Midlands.
The role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for an initial period of 18 months, with the possibility of extension.
We are a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by mesothelioma through expert care, information, and advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Fundraising Assistant will provide key administrative support to the Fundraising Team. Being based primarily at our Shrewsbury office, this person will be a key point of contact for our supporters in the office, and will assist with managing online fundraising platforms, email and phone communications and ensuring fundraising materials are ready and waiting to go out into the community.
This person will also work closely with our Operations Team, ensuring that they have the information they need to process donations accurately, and that our valued supporters are thanked in a timely manner. They will form part of a rota with Operations colleagues to ensure all Reception desks are staffed as required.
They will be friendly, able to communicate well with people across the community, including those living with cancer or who are bereaved. They will also be collaborative, detail-focussed and willing to work with others to solve problems.
We are looking for someone to work 22.5 hours per week; this can be worked in a flexible pattern as agreed, within office hours and across at least three working days. This role can be worked within school hours across five days if required. This role will be based primarily at our office at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but will need to work at our other sites within Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales on occasion.
Please apply by sending your CV, along with a covering letter (no more than two pages), telling us why you think you are the best person for the job.
We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
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Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Trusts
£42,000 pro rata
Hybrid (office based in London Bridge)
Full or Part Time – Minimum 3 days a week up to 5 (flexible)
Bringing hope and help to the homeless.
Robes is a small but mighty charity tackling homelessness across Southwark and Lambeth. Working with over 600 volunteers, churches and community partners, we deliver life-changing services to vulnerable people on the streets.
In winter, we run emergency night shelters. Year-round, our Wednesday Club offers hot meals, showers and support. We provide up to six months of floating support to help guests secure sustainable accommodation and find employment or training.
We've generated around £1.9 million from private sector funding over seven years – evidence of genuine impact and donor confidence. Now we're entering an exciting growth phase. In 2027, we celebrate our 20th anniversary, presenting an incredible opportunity to expand our reach and attract new supporters.
Why Join
You'll work with a warm, values-driven team committed to tackling homelessness. Your fundraising directly enables us to provide shelter and hope to vulnerable people. This isn't a bureaucracy – you'll have real influence on strategy and growth. You'll build meaningful relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners and major donors, and you'll see the impact – meet someone who came off the streets, found employment, rebuilt their life. That's what you'll enable.
Our 20th anniversary in 2027 creates perfect momentum for campaign fundraising and corporate engagement. The Board is invested in growth. There's a genuine appetite for fundraising excellence and strategic expansion. You're joining at exactly the right moment.
About You
You're an experienced Fundraiser with a track record securing grants and managing relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors. You're strategic and thorough – you understand relationship-building, can write compelling applications, and articulate impact clearly.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A proven success in corporate and charitable trust fundraising, with a strong understanding of funder and donor expectations and a track record of effectively meeting them.
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and meeting income targets.
- Strong relationship-building and stewardship skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
- A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to craft compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
- The ability to present complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
The Role
You'll lead fundraising strategy across multiple income streams, focusing on trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and major donors. You'll manage the full fundraising cycle from research and relationship-building through stewardship.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll execute our new fundraising strategy, support our growth plans, research funding opportunities, write strong grant applications, manage a pipeline of major donor prospects, plan our 20th anniversary campaign, and provide quarterly progress reports.
With three days a week focused on foundation and corporate partnerships work, a full-time role would typically include one day on legacy work and one day on community events.
You bring at least three years' fundraising experience, ideally in a charity setting. You're skilled at grant writing, relationship management and strategic planning. You have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You're proactive, flexible and genuinely motivated by mission.
What We Offer
Competitive salary plus 25 days holiday, pension contributions and flexible working. You'll be part of a warm team with direct access to leadership and real influence over strategy. You'll work for an organisation with proven impact as well as:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bi-monthly team reflective practice
- 2 volunteer days annually (pro-rata)
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing annually up to 30 days
- An additional day of paid leave for your birthday
- Maximum of an additional day a year paid leave if moving house
- Full salary if on jury service
If you're passionate about tackling homelessness and using your skills to create real change, we'd love to hear from you.
Please the full job description on the application page to learn more about the role and key selection criteria.
Apply now with CV and a Covering Letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Deadlines
Applications close midnight on Monday, 12th of January.
First round interviews will be held on Friday, 16th of January.
The Community Fundraising Assistant is the first point of contact for Community supporters. This role is key to making sure everyone feels supported and appreciated through excellent communication. This is a great first job in fundraising for someone looking to build a career in community fundraising.
The right candidate will love building relationships, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working through processes. You’ll be able to manage a busy workload, meeting deadlines and be a team player with excellent people skills. Above all you’ll have a real desire to make a difference to the lives of people affected by bowel cancer.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
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About Edward’s Trust
Edward’s Trust is a local West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved children, young people, and parents. We have 36 years of experience and operate at the highest level, providing qualified counselling and holistic support for complex or prolonged grief. We do not set time limits and the service is completely free. We do not get Government funding; therefore, we rely on donations to keep this vital service going.
Our Values
RESPECT
We will act with integrity in all that we do, being mindful and considerate to all. We respect and remember those who have died. Respect is a constant that embraces diversity and uniqueness of experience.
HOPE
A feeling of trust in tomorrow. We embody, instill and empower a feeling of trust in tomorrow. Hope is the hand to hold. We have a vision that one day there will be a universal understanding of life-changing grief.
HOLISTIC
Complete and all encompassing. We acknowledge and respond to the needs of the whole person: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We recognise the total experience of grief, promoting a holistic approach to bereavement care.
SUPPORT
Enabling with compassion and care. We provide responsive support that is appropriate, relevant and meaningful to each individual. Together in safety and strength. Encouraging society to respond appropriately to people facing loss and surviving bereavement
EXCELLENCE
Embracing professional integrity and creative innovation. We are passionate about providing exceptional services and maintaining the highest standards in all that we do. Excellence is valuing people. We are committed to driving innovation and change.
Role summary
If you’re ready for your next fundraising role, taking a step up and pushing yourself whilst working in a small but mighty team, this role really is for you. This role is a critical part of the fundraising puzzle to deliver the Edward’s Trust fundraising growth plan for 2026 and increase income and services in the local West Midlands area. This role allows you to apply your fundraising skill and knowledge and have a real and measurable impact." This Senior Fundraiser will report to the Interim Head of Fundraising, with a plan to lead the team from June 2026 with a comprehensive handover.
This role will deputise for the interim Head of Fundraising when required and has huge potential for professional growth. This role will be an exciting opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop and implement the Edward’s Trust income generation strategy, and we are particularly interested in candidates that have grown corporate income. You will be individually responsible for Corporate, Legacy, and Regular Giving fundraising.
Working with interim Head of Fundraising, you will enhance the donor experience, ensure relationships are strong and that excellent personalised communication systems are in place and that we are truly audience led. You will be required to support other members of the Fundraising Team on fundraising activities where extra resources or senior representation may be required.
You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the database (Donorflex) is maintained by the Fundraising Team alongside the Head of Fundraising.
You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising in reviewing systems and processes and ensuring that the Fundraising Team is working efficiently and in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements and best practice.
The role will involve managing and tracking the Fundraising Team budget through direct line management when appropriate and you will be required to create monthly reports and updates as well as Trustee Reports, and, when needed, to reforecast income/expenditure, liaising with the senior leadership team.
We are open to flexible/hybrid working requests which can be discussed at interviews.
Supporting bereaved families with care, compassion and hope across the West Midlands



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Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager
Reporting To: Old Swan Shop Manager
Salary: £25,570 - £27,401
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Old Swan, Liverpool
About us:
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity supports a wide range of life-enhancing projects that improve the experience of our amazing young patients. This includes funding specialist medical equipment to ensure our skilled surgeons and clinical teams have access to the most cutting-edge technology and investing in hi-tech distraction equipment proven to reduce pain and anxiety for children during their hospital stay. We also support innovative programmes such as ward musicians, our on-site magician, and dedicated play specialists on every ward.
In addition, our charity retail operation plays a key role in raising funds and engaging our community. With a presence on-site at the hospital and across local areas, our retail outlets offer a variety of high-quality donated and new goods. Every purchase helps us continue to deliver exceptional care and fund critical projects, while also providing volunteering and community engagement opportunities that extend the impact of our mission beyond the hospital walls.
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our successful team to help manage our charity shop in Old Swan.
The Assistant Shop Manager will be an integral part of the wider Charity team.
Main Duties/Tasks:
You will play a vital role in supporting the Shop Manager to lead, motivate, and develop a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, fostering strong community engagement and maximising the shop’s impact. This includes encouraging and harnessing the gifts of time from volunteers, goods from donors, and income from customers. As a visible and active ambassador for Alder Hey Children’s Charity on the high street, you will ensure the shop reflects the Charity’s values and purpose in all that it does. You will also support van collections and deliveries, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient transport of donated goods, while representing the Charity with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Income generation:
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Work with the Shop Manager to maximise sales and profits ensuring weekly targets are met.
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Support the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products.
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Support the team to maximise income via our online platforms.
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Support the team with arranging van deliveries/collections daily.
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Work with the wider Charity team to promote and support fundraising activities and events.
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Explore ways to maximise sales via events, donation drives, pop-up shops etc.
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Cash up the till at the end of shift and ensure banking documents are completed. Investigate any discrepancies and report them to the Manager.
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Support with ensuring the money is ready and accessible for cash collection.
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Open and close the shop at the appropriate times.
Volunteers:
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Support and management of a team of volunteers.
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Utilise volunteer skill sets and motivate them to deliver great customer service and perform tasks in-line with charity standards.
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Maximise the shop’s opening hours and ensure the shop is open and managed by the shop team in the absence of the Shop Manager.
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Help to provide and support ongoing training and development for volunteers.
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Work and treat employees, volunteers and stakeholders in accordance with the Charity’s values.
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Health & Safety (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
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Ensure the shop adheres to Retail Health and Safety regulations.
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Implement good Health and Safety practices to help protect employees, volunteers, and customers.
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Help to ensure employees and volunteers are trained in manual handling.
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Help maintain the cleanliness of the shop and behind the scenes areas.
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Stock Control (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
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Ensure continuous, sufficient levels of high-quality stock.
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Be responsible for deliveries and stock controls.
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Ensure stock is appropriate to the business and priced accordingly.
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Maintain a rigorous process of stock rotation, ensuring rotation within expiry dates.
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Ensure visual merchandising is a high priority, with products featured prominently in window displays.
Customer Service:
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Be professional, patient and have a ‘people-first’ approach to customer services.
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Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and collaborative working.
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Set high standards of cleanliness, display and merchandising.
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Establish quality standards, consumer safety and ensuring continuity.
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Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the Charity’s values.
Other Duties:
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Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
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Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
The Charity retail team are currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30 June 2026. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30 June 2026 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
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How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
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Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions about the role please contact the People Team.
Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026
Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey Children’s Charity Shop – Old Swan): Tuesday 27th January 2026
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a brand-new role and really make it your own, working at the heart of three high-profile directorates: Poppy Appeal, Fundraising and Marketing. As Administrative Support Assistant, you’ll be a trusted support to three Directors, helping them stay organised, connected and focused as they deliver some of the Royal British Legion’s most visible and impactful work. With the majority of your time aligned to the Poppy Appeal, you’ll gain invaluable exposure across all three areas and see first-hand how they come together to deliver the annual appeal, a truly unique appeal, embedded in the fabric of society and raising over £50m annually.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
If you’re an experienced administrator looking to take the next step towards becoming a PA, this role offers a genuine development opportunity. You’ll build confidence managing complex diaries, coordinating senior-level meetings, booking travel, preparing meeting materials and presentations and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to work proactively, and supported to develop the skills needed to operate at Director level all within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
You’ll also play a meaningful part in supporting volunteers, partners and supporters, particularly around key Poppy Appeal moments and engagement activity. Working within the Royal British Legion, you’ll build strong relationships with senior leaders and fellow PAs, gaining broad organisational insight and experience that will set you up for a future PA career. For someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in being one step ahead, and wants a role where their contribution genuinely matters, this is a fantastic opportunity to start the new year and grow with the role.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel to London (incl. for monthly team meetings).
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 19th January 2026
Interview Date(s): 26th/27th January 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Salary: £52,000 - £56,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office – 2 days per week
Closing date: 16 January
Benefits: 12% pension, cycle-to-work scheme, training and development budget
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Head of Community Fundraising at one of the UK’s leading social welfare charities. Reporting to the Head of Community Fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, shape strategy, and lead a high-performing team while driving innovation and growth in community and events fundraising.
As part of this role, you will lead the development and delivery of a national fundraising programme, broaden reach to new audiences, and inspire long-term supporter engagement. You’ll manage a team of three and oversee six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and data-driven decision-making to maximise impact.
To be successful as the Assistant Head of Community Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience in community and events fundraising, including strategic planning and delivery.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and lead high-performing teams to achieve income targets.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience building collaborative relationships at all levels.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you wish to discuss this role with us, please quote reference 2812EI.
Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a motivated and well organised Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of effective donor stewardship and fundraising activity that helps young people thrive.
Salary: £31,200
Location: London W12
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week, part time considered
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 26 January
About the Role
This is an exciting new post in a growing charity, working alongside the Fundraising and Communications Team to support the Youth Zone. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and wider fundraising team. The charity is founded on support from high value donors and you will support the team to engage this group of stakeholders.
As part of a fundraising and communications team of 5, you’ll report to the Head of Fundraising & Communications. You will support with writing grant applications and funder reports, and be accountable for day-to-day funder administration and correspondence. Some of the key duties for this role include thanking Patrons, supporting events and researching prospective donors and new opportunities for funding.
About You
You’ll be confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders and bring strong organisational and IT skills. You’ll also be proactive, positive, and able to juggle multiple deadlines.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience working within a busy office or administrative environment
- Ability to produce clear written information for reports and correspondence
- Strong communication skills and people skills
- Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, and CRM systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends (TOIL provided)
About the Organisation
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for young people.
This is a vital charity that makes a huge difference in levelling the playing field for young people in West London, and you can be part of that journey.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising Assistant, Fundraiser, Fundraising Administrator, Development Officer, Grants Assistant, Donor Relations Officer, Supporter Relations, etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Role: Fundraising Manager
Location:Home-based within the UK, with regular attendance (approx monthly) of meetings, mostly held in London, and to support fundraising events.
Salary:£35,000 (FTE equivalent)
Type: Flexible to full or part-time. Minimum 3 days per week.
Responsible to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Responsible for: Fundraising Assistant
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE pro rata for part-time) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and results-driven Fundraising Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for fundraising, relationship-building and supporting the growth of a small charity. As our Fundraising Manager, you will implement our fundraising strategy across multiple channels. You will work closely with senior leadership, colleagues and volunteers, to build and sustain our donor base while helping to diversify our funding sources.
Key responsibilities:
1. Fundraising planning and execution:
· Develop and implement fundraising plans to achieve annual income targets from diverse funding sources.
· Manage a range of fundraising activities, with a specific focus on individual giving, legacies, corporates and other philanthropic activities.
· Create compelling cases for support, donor communications, and fundraising materials.
· Explore new fundraising opportunities, particularly in the digital environment, and make recommendations for implementation.
2. Donor relationship management:
· Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors and fundraisers.
· Implement stewardship plans for donors at all levels to enhance donor retention and loyalty.
· Manage donor database and track donations, ensuring accurate records of giving and engagement.
3. Event management:
· Plan, promote, and execute fundraising events, including supporting third party events, virtual campaigns and donor engagement activities.
· Offer high quality stewardship to supporters.
· Coordinate logistics, suppliers and volunteers for events.
· Manage event budgets and track event-related income and expenses.
4. Collaboration and team support:
· Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to create fundraising campaigns and materials.
· Collaborate with senior leadership to develop fundraising priorities and strategies.
· Provide support and guidance to volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
5. Reporting and analysis:
· Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising performance, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
· Analyse trends in donor giving and provide insights for future fundraising efforts.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential attributes:
· Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field (ideally in a small charity setting).
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling fundraising materials and reports.
· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
· Ability to work independently, remotely, and as part of a small team.
· A passion for the mission and values of Overcoming MS and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
· Willingness to work closely and effectively with donors to design/curate compelling fundraising initiatives.
· A ‘digital-first’ mindset: confident with integrating digital platforms and channels across all fundraising activities
Desirable attributes:
· Creative thinker with the ability to develop new and innovative fundraising strategies.
· Enthusiastic, with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to inspire others.
· A strategic approach to relationship-building and donor stewardship.
· Ability to build effective relationships with third party suppliers, platform providers etc.
· Experience with customer relationship management systems (we currently use Dynamics 365).
· Excellent eye for detail, works to deliver high-quality work.
· A proactive approach to their work and able to identify opportunities and solutions.
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