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We are seeking an experienced individual to reach out to young people from less advantaged socio-economic backgrounds, who want and need help in accessing life-changing opportunities. The successful candidate will engage with providers which will lead to the referral of young people for Making The Leap programmes, and be part of the organisation's team to help transform the futures of young people.

Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast; The Social Mobility List and Black Charity Leaders.

Two Rhythms is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to spearhead their operational and financial success, ensuring the charity's sustainability and growth. This pivotal role involves driving earned income, managing financial health, and expanding the reach of their therapeutic arts programs across South Wales and the UK.

The Business Manager will oversee the operational and financial management of the charity, ensuring the organisation is efficient, sustainable, and aligned with its mission. They will focus on earned income generation and working to increase it in line with the business plan. They will be outward-facing, generating new business with local authorities, care providers, schools, hospitals and hospices. They will work closely with the CEO, and Head of Programme to introduce the 2R programme to new guests across South Wales, and with the Membership Officer to extend our membership programme across the UK.

The Business Manager will play a crucial role in managing the charity's financial health, ensuring resources are effectively utilised to support its mission and goals. This hands-on role involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance while supporting their leadership team colleagues with financial insights and strategies.

They will prepare reports for the management team, CEO and Trustees as required and they will liaise with our external accountants, helping to prepare annual accounts and other statutory documents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONAL

1. Business and Operational Management:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
•  Design and implement new processes to monitor trading performance.
• To act a responsible point of contact for managing day-to-day facilities and building issues.
• Management of external contracts relating to facilities and running of the organisation. 
• Review environmental considerations of the organisation in-line with the requirements and policies of our funders, landlords and partner organisations.
• Support the administration of session bookings, liaising with finance and management colleagues.

2. Compliance and Governance:

• Working as part of the charity’s Safeguarding team helping to ensure best practice across the charity’s activities and operations. (Appropriate training will be provided)
• Ensure the charity complies with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage risk and protect the charity’s financial reputation and assets.
• Maintain accurate records and policies, working closely with trustees or board members.

FINANCE

3. Financial Management and Planning:

• Prepare and manage budgets in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Monitor and control income and expenditure to ensure financial sustainability.
• Develop financial forecasts and plans to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage invoicing, liaising with external clients and contractors with respect to debt management, reviewing and improving booking processes where necessary. 

4. Accounting and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Produce annual financial statements and manage the year-end accounting process.

5. Donor and Grant Management:

• Track restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.
• Provide financial reports and updates for donors and grant applications.

PEOPLE

6. Supporting Stakeholders:

• Work closely with trustees and the senior leadership team, providing clear insights.
• Contribute to the charity's overall strategic planning and growth.
• Attend board meetings, ensuring accurate minutes and record keeping.

7. Leadership and Team Support:

• Work closely with Senior Management colleagues to provide strategic advice and insights.
• Manage and support staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead by example, promoting the charity’s values and mission in all actions.

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

• Work with the team to drive sales, pursue new clients and increase the charity’s earned income, collaborating with Programme, Membership and Marketing colleagues and the CEO to further the charity’s work.
• Lead on our engagement with the health and social care sector, including private and public organisations.
• Assist the CEO in submitting reports to funders, regulatory bodies, and trustees.
• Support the development of funding proposals with accurate financial input.
• Assist the CEO in building relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including corporate and commercial clients.

Do you have experience in research funding? Or a keen interest to apply a scientific degree to funding impactful child health research? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you. 

Following a promotion, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a Research Officer is responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports the highest quality projects within our funding priority areas of: research; patient and family experience; technology and medical equipment; hospital staff support; education; and environment (through supporting redevelopment projects and capital builds).

Salary

The salary for this position is £31,935 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key Responsibilities

Research grant management

• Managing the delivery of GOSH Charity’s response-mode funding schemes, including our National Research Project Grant and ‘Lift Off’ pilot study funding call and others.
• Supporting potential applicants via email, phone or in person to ensure we receive high quality grant applications. 
• Processing, reviewing and validating grant applications. 
• Leading the peer review process using our Grant Management System.
• Project managing the delivery of the Research Assessment Panel.
• Supporting the input of patient and public voice, to ensure they’re built into our research funding decision making. 

Committee management

• Providing operational and secretariat support to the Research Assessment Panel and Lift Off Scientific Assessment Panels, and other expert research review panels as required.
• Managing agendas and meeting logistics, including face to face meetings as they are arranged.
• Preparing papers and reports, and collating these from across the team for delivery to the Committee in good time.
• Preparing high quality minutes that provide a clear record of discussions, decisions, and actions, and disseminating these following internal and Chair approval.
• Support the regular review of the Committee membership and tenure.
• Evaluating and recommending improvement and applying sector best practice to the Committee operations.
• Being a first point of call for Committee members, supporting them to deliver their role and ensuring they have a good experience working with GOSH Charity

This is a varied role with high impact, please refer to the full role profile for all the information. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience working in grants management or within relevant scientific research. 
• Knowledge of research principles and the UK research funding environment. 
• Sound knowledge of paediatric research or similar discipline. 
• Demonstrate experience of research quality assessments, including peer review.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. 
• Strong relationship builder, with the ability to network in the scientific, clinical and research communities. 
• Either an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience. 

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

Leeds Cancer Centre diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region. The centre is one of the largest in the UK and provides some of the most up-to-date treatment, care, and support for people with cancer. The Cancer Centre Fundraiser is a pivotal role for patients, families and hospital staff who are interested in supporting the charity and the Cancer Centre.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working offered by agreement)

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Telephone Screening: CV's will be considered as they are received.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance. 

Interviews to take place: w/c 30th June 2025

Location: Leeds Hospitals Charity offices with the option to work from home.

We’re a charity that puts people first – offering commitment to flexible working, a culture that cares, and real opportunities to grow and develop.

If you’ve got fundraising experience, excellent relationship management skills and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team - this is your moment.

We’ve got the role. You’ve got the talent. Let’s make a difference together.

The Role

· Responsible for engaging with and developing positive relationships with hospital colleagues, patients and families.

· Develop innovative fundraising campaigns specifically aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Centre.

· Working with and supporting both new and existing supporters.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement hospital engagement and communication plans.

· Attend a range of fundraising events/activities,  some of which will be outside normal working hours.

· Ensure all activity within the team complies with the charity’s values, the Fundraising Code of Practice and other relevant regulation and guidance.

· Maintain accurate records of supporter interaction on our CRM system to aid delivery of an exceptional supporter experience and to harness the value of data.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrates a strong track record in fundraising, with a clear drive to deliver impactful results.
• Possesses a solid understanding of fundraising principles, methods and best practices.

· Be confident working independently and as part of a team.

· Possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to quickly build and maintain rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Have the ability to provide exceptional stewardship to supporters.

Full Job Description can be found on our website. 

Benefits:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.

· Flexible and Hybrid Working

· Volunteering Days

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Annual pay review

· Health & Wellbeing support including:

o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

Join Seeds for Growth charity as a Community Garden Organiser 

Part-time, self-employed starting at £18 per hour.

Closing date Monday 7 July 2025, at midnight.

Two opportunities - one in East London and a second in West London.

Are you passionate about community, sustainability, and making a difference?

If yes, join our team to cultivate vibrant green spaces on social housing estates, fostering community engagement, enhancing mental and physical well-being as well as mitigating climate change.

You will -

• Work closely with local communities to develop and maintain thriving gardens.
• Organise gardening sessions, workshops, and events that inspire and educate.
• Support volunteers and promote sustainable food-growing practices.
• Be in a charity dedicated to creating lasting change through urban greening.

Are you looking for a new challenge and a great opportunity to make a positive difference at leadership level? Ambition Aspire Achieve is hiring a Deputy Chief Executive / Finance Manager, to support the charity’s growth and next phase of development.

About Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA):

Ambition Aspire Achieve is a well-established and highly respected children and young people’s charity rooted in Newham, east London. Founded in 2016, we now deliver high-quality, inclusive and accessible services to over 950 children and young people through our youth and play hubs in Canning Town and Stratford. We reach many more through a growing outreach programme delivered in schools and local communities across Newham. 

Our work is grounded in creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people can thrive. We place particular focus on those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or have additional needs, offering meaningful opportunities, enriching experiences and tailored support.

As we continue to grow and deepen our impact, we are seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven leader to join us in a newly created and pivotal role within our senior leadership team.

The Role: Deputy Chief Executive/Finance Manager

We are seeking a proactive and strategic leader, with strong financial and operational acumen to strengthen the charity’s internal infrastructure. The role will lead on financial management and oversight, supporting the Chief Executive at a senior level, playing a vital part in ensuring the AAA’s long-term financial resilience, equipped the charity to deliver its mission for years to come.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking charity professional to combine senior-level leadership with hands-on financial management and organisational insight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial oversight and budget planning support.
• Management daily finance operations including payroll, cash flow, audits and reporting
• Leading statutory compliance and financial risk management
• Supporting strategic planning and business development alongside the Chief Executive
• Representing the charity externally and deputising for the Chief Executive at senior forums
• Line managing and overseeing back-office functions
• Providing operational insight and help to develop infrastructure and systems

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking someone with proven experience in charity, public or social sector leadership who thrives on both strategic challenge and operational delivery. You will have a strong grasp of charity finance, exceptional communication, leadership and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. 

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 29 days)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to make a tangible difference in young people’s lives
• Flexibility wherever possible to suit individual needs.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact AAA's Chief Executive Jonny Boux.

Application deadline: Friday 27th June 2025 at 5pm.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Voluntary, Charity, Social Enterprise (VCSE) & Community Development Assistant

Base of Work: Hybrid typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home

Hours: Part time 28 hours per week but we will consider reduced hours (e.g. 25 per week).

Salary: £25,225 per annum (£20,180 pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Enjoy a varied administrative role where no two days are the same? Are you organised, versatile and care about making a difference locally? Would you like to support Buckinghamshire’s communities, charities and voluntary groups to be strong and resilient?

About the Charity:

We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.

We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.

About you

Enthusiastic, committed and customer focused; you will be an experienced administrator with a flexible approach, and relish variety in your work.

You will like connecting with different people whether that be individuals, volunteers or those working with charities and community groups.  As one our first points of contact for Community Impact Bucks you will be able to demonstrate a respectful, inclusive and non-judgmental approach.

Key responsibilities

Key tasks include:

•  Provide administrative support across digital platforms to the VCSE and Community Development team.
•  Provide first point of contact for enquiries and referrals to our projects and services, including Volunteer Bucks, Transport Hub and our Handy Helper Service.
•  Recording and collating monitoring information using online tools (e.g. SmartSurvey).
•  Providing comprehensive support with our CRM system (Salesforce).
•  Creating/editing online forms, and other materials.

Key requirements

• Experience of administrative support and customer service
• A multi-tasker who is able to prioritise tasks, plan ahead, be resourceful and use own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively and with people from a variety of backgrounds in writing and face to face.
• Respectful of confidentiality, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• A team player with a positive, solution-focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of software such as SharePoint, Eventbrite, Zoom or have a willingness to learn.
• Confident working with data and creating spreadsheets.
• Able to work outside normal office hours on occasion.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• Onsite parking and lovely office setting
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive environment with lots of positivity 
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.  

How to apply

For more information, please download the Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of this ad, or vist our website - Community Impact Bucks.

To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Thursday 19th June 2025.

Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.

Senior Finance Manager
Hybrid (2 days/week in London HQ) | 4 or 5 days/week | £42–50k FTE 6-month FTC
Immediate start | Charity Sector | Interviews ongoing

I am excited to be working with a bold, forward-thinking health charity to find a Senior Finance Manager to lead their small but growing finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and embed finance across the organisation — this 6-month FTC will see you combining strategy, hands-on delivery, and relationship-building. You’ll be central to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and advising senior leaders, while also overseeing day-to-day operations including payroll, VAT, and Gift Aid.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
• Deliver monthly reporting and insightful analysis to the senior team
• Manage VAT returns, payroll processes, and financial systems
• Support audits and strengthen internal controls
• Line manage a junior finance team member
• Liaise with external partners (payroll, accountants)
• Help embed finance into everyday operations through strong stakeholder engagement

You’ll bring:

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience
• Strong track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis
• Hands-on, adaptable approach and strong interpersonal skills
• Confidence working in small teams and advising non-finance stakeholders
• Charity finance knowledge and familiarity with SORP (desirable but not essential)
• Proficiency in Excel and finance systems

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

About the role:

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our ambitious Fundraising team. Working closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll contribute to our fundraising strategy and help meet annual income targets. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing significant funding that helps us deliver life-changing services across London. You’ll work with a supportive and collaborative team to develop compelling proposals and build lasting relationships with funders who share our vision of ending homelessness.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, managing the full cycle of fundraising - from research and cultivation to writing applications and providing meaningful stewardship. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding needs and shape bids that align with SHP’s strategy and impact.

If you’re a confident communicator with a flair for storytelling, relationship-building, and strategic thinking, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference every day. You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas, grow income, and develop your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment where your work truly matters.

The team currently works 2 days in the office in Kings Cross and 3 from home. The office days are currently Wednesday and Friday but do often change depending on the demand of meetings/events/week to week responsibilities.

About you:

• At least one year of experience in securing grants from charitable Trusts and Foundations.
• Track record of securing grants from charitable Trusts and Foundations.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for SHP’s delivery approach and mission and values.
• Highly numerate and attentive to detail.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven and able to work on own initiative and also as part of a team, meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June at midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July Online via Microsoft Teams

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. 

We are looking for an ambitious senior marketing/communications professional to lead our external affairs function, to develop and deliver the charity’s media strategy, build and maintain strategic relationships and identify opportunities to improve external impact. 

Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast; The Social Mobility List and Black Charity Leaders. 

We are seeking an individual to manage the smooth running of all the charity’s services and operations, including data processing requirements and marketing. This role will play a crucial role in guiding the organisation as we look to consolidate and strengthen the structure to increase the long term sustainability of the charity 

We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated candidate, bringing relevant experience to the role including experience with people, properties, project and database management, to help make a real difference in the lives of tenants and their families by providing high quality assisted living accommodation for adults with a learning disability. 

The four key areas of responsilbity include:

• Providing comprehensive property management: Liason with care providers in order to understand maintenance and imrpovement needs.

• Offering a high standard of support to our residents: In conjunction with the directors, looking for opportunities to improve tenant experience and wellbeing. 

• The support of robust financial accounting: Providing simple data entry where required.

• The delivery of high quality external communication and wider charity marketing: Supporting the volunteer team in maintaining the website, contronbuting to email communications and updating social media.

Please note that in order to safeguard Rainbow Living’s Christian culture and ethos and in keeping with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Para 3) Rainbow Living Trustees have applied an occupational requirement to this role whereby the post holder will be committed to upholding Rainbow Living’s Christian ethos. 

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025, face to face in Exeter.

Are you an experienced campaigns, advocacy or policy specialist looking for a new challenge? If so, it’s an exciting time to join the team at Woodgreen to help us shape Woodgreen’s voice to ensure pets and their people are better protected and supported across the UK.  

We're looking for a Senior Campaigns and Policy Manager who will be responsible for engaging with political leaders, the media, our supporters and the wider public.  In this role you'll lead the development and delivery of our policy and campaigning work, raising awareness of key issues, building strategic relationships, and advocating for systems change that improves animal welfare and supports the bond between pets and their people.

You will build and lead a small but far-reaching team to amplify Woodgreen's voice and lead evidence-based advocacy campaigns to drive systemic change in areas such as responsible pet ownership, animal welfare legislation, and improving pet welfare. You'll represent Woodgreen externally, with the media, in government consultations, parliamentary groups, sector forums, and external networks to raise our profile and policy positions.

To be successful in this role you will need;

• Extensive experience building and maintaining strategic relationships.
• A proven track record in campaigning, policy development, advocacy or public affairs, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or social policy sectors.
• Substantial experience and confidence with public speaking for a variety of audiences.
• Experience managing a team or leading cross-organisational advocacy or campaigns activities and working collaboratively with external partners.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support diverse projects with a range of different participants.
• An interest in animal welfare and empathy for the complex challenges facing pet owners.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that the successful applicant will work from our Godmanchester site for approximately 2 days per week dependent on business need (although the frequency of this is negotiable).

The starting salary for this position is £45,511 to £50,568 per annum, depending on experience.  This will be complemented by;

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shops.

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We’re looking for a friendly, organised, and driven individual to join our team – someone who enjoys working with people, has great communication and project management skills, and brings experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising events. If you’re passionate about making a difference and helping us reach our fundraising goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title: Events Fundraiser
Location: Hybrid / Office-based in Salisbury
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) – some evening and weekend work required
Salary starting from: £30K annum, depending on experience
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Marketing
Contract: Permanent

Job Purpose

To plan, deliver, and evaluate a diverse range of fundraising events, while developing and enhancing the existing annual events portfolio in line with agreed income and expenditure targets. The role is key to generating vital income and raising awareness for Salisbury Hospice, while contributing to the events marketing and communications strategy to increase supporter engagement, secure sponsorship opportunities, and enhance public awareness of the charity.

Key Responsibilities

Events Fundraising

• Develop and deliver the annual income target with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing.
• Plan and deliver a diverse programme of fundraising events (e.g., community events, challenge events, gala dinners, seasonal campaigns).
• Work with colleagues and volunteers to ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Develop event plans including logistics, budgets, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
• Secure sponsorship, in-kind support and partnerships to maximise income and reduce costs.
• Recruit, brief and manage volunteers and event-day staff.
• Track event income and expenditure, providing regular reports to the Fundraising Manager.
• Support the promotion of the annual sports and challenge event activities.

Marketing and Promotion

• In partnership with the marketing team, develop and implement marketing campaigns for fundraising events across digital, print and media platforms.
• Work closely with the communications team to develop engaging content, including press releases, social media posts, website updates, and email marketing.
• Build relationships with local media and community groups to maximise event exposure. Distribute event marketing materials across the local community.

Supporter Engagement and Stewardship

• Deliver exceptional supporter care, ensuring all event participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers feel valued and informed.
• Develop supporter journeys and post-event stewardship communications to encourage long-term engagement.
• Maintain accurate supporter records on the CRM database and comply with GDPR and data protection policies.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven, extensive experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising or public events.
• Demonstrated success in generating income while effectively managing budgets.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and experience in delivering multi-channel promotional campaigns.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in using social media, digital marketing tools and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva, Facebook and Instagram).
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Experience using CRM or fundraising databases (e.g., Donorfy, Raiser's Edge).
• Graphic design or video editing skills.
• Experience securing sponsorship or working with corporate partners.

Salisbury Hospice Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,735 - £28,345 per annum FTE

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

About Us:

Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.

Role Overview:

As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development.
• Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise.
• Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living.
• Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement.
• Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
• Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners.
• Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records.

Requirements:

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
• Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
• Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Personal Attributes:

• Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
• Supportive, responsible, and personable.
• Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.