Chief fundraising officer jobs
War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. At the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.
War Child is known for bold fundraising, innovative campaigns, and a culture of creativity. Their ambassadors, high-profile supporters, and superbly connected networks among investors and philanthropists give them a unique platform to engage influential donors. With a reputation for high-profile events and strong stewardship, they are now investing in a dedicated Head of Principal Giving to take this work to the next level.
Reporting into the Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you will build and lead a bold, high-impact strategy focused on cultivating deep, long-term partnerships with influential philanthropists. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be central to unlocking significant funding opportunities that align donor values with the lasting change we deliver for children living through conflict.
If you are motivated by the chance to unlock transformational support for children affected by war, this is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a new programme with the full backing of War Child’s leadership, networks, and global influence.
As Head of Principal Gifts, you will:
- Lead the development of a high-impact Principal Giving programme
- Build deep partnerships with philanthropists capable of making transformational gifts of £500k+
- Operate at the highest levels across War Child UK (WCUK) and our global alliance, engaging CEOs, trustees, ambassadors, and programme leaders to connect donor values with War Child’s most urgent priorities
- Shape major funding propositions rooted in WCUK’s ten-year strategy, inspiring exceptional support for their mission
- Benefit from strong internal backing, and new dedicated prospect research that will strengthen your pipeline and give you the insight to target opportunities with confidence
- Leverage existing pipelines of prospects and introductions, deepening relationships and converting warm networks into lasting partnerships
- Partner with the Heads of Philanthropy and Trusts & Foundations, programme directors, ambassadors, and trustees to deliver donor engagement at the highest level
Ideal skills and experience:
- A strong track record of securing gifts of at least £500k from UHNWIs
- Sophisticated relationship management skills, with the confidence and credibility to operate alongside CEOs, trustees, programme directors, ambassadors, and family offices
- Experience shaping ambitious, values-driven cases for support and stewarding long-term philanthropic partnerships
- Strategic insight, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to build a new programme from the ground up
- A collaborative approach, able to work closely with colleagues in philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and partnerships
- Strong advisory skills, able to support and guide fundraisers across the organisation on managing principal-level partnerships
- Well versed in developing and assessing different financial models to structure transformational giving opportunities
- Ideally, a broad understanding of international philanthropy and donor motivations, with the ability to connect global priorities to transformational giving opportunities.
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
- Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
- Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
To register your interest in this role, please apply below with a copy of your latest CV by no later than Thursday 2nd October. A brief cover note outlining your most relevant experience, in line with the person specification, is optional bur welcomed.
Suitable candidates will be invited to a screening call and will be given in-depth support with formal application.
War Child UK are partnering with QuarterFive for this appointment.
First-round interviews will be held on Monday 13th October.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a lawyer at The Animal Law Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to protect animals through legal interventions. You will work closely with the Executive Director and supervise members of the legal team to identify and develop legal opportunities, you will also work closely with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to raise awareness of the legal interventions.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a ground-breaking new charity and create meaningful change in the animal protection landscape in the UK.
Position: Lawyer
Contract Term: 1-year fixed term with a view of renewing
Organisation: The Animal Law Foundation
Location: London (On-site)
Salary: £32,000 to £45,000
mary Duties and Responsibilities
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Legal Strategy: Collaborate with our Executive Director to develop and implement effective legal strategies to advance our objectives. Conduct research and analysis to identify key issues and tactics to drive impactful change.
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Supervise: Supervise the legal caseworkers in their legal strategy and research.
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Advocacy opportunities: Communicate legal strategy with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to ensure opportunities to advocate and communicate are not missed.
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Public Relations: Represent The Animal Law Foundation at events, conferences, and public forums to raise awareness of animal law and policy issues. Collaborate with partner organisations and stakeholders to amplify our legal strategy and build strategic alliances.
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Project Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of legal initiatives. Analyse data and feedback to inform future strategies and improve outcomes.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including lawmakers, government agencies, NGOs, and the public, to build support for our objectives. Coordinate advocacy efforts, coalition-building, and public consultations.
More information can be found in the job pack.
What does The Animal Law Foundation do?
The Animal Law Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission in August 2022. It is primarily a legal research charity that looks into neglected areas of animal law and where appropriate will instruct lawyers to bring legal challenges to secure any systems in place to protect animals function as they should.
Groups like this exist in the environmental and the human rights space in the UK and in the animal protection space in other countries. There is a desperate need for such work to exist for animals in the UK.
The UK still has some of the best animal welfare laws in the world, yet the opportunity for vast change contained within these laws is rarely explored. Through exploring these opportunities the whole system for animals can be improved and set global examples.
It is of vital importance that laws that exist to protect animals are understood and applied. The Animal Law Foundation will work alongside stakeholders to ensure that this happens.
Send your CV with a cover letter and see further information in the job pack
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with Caudwell Children Charity to recruit for a Director of Income Generation.
Are you a visionary income generation leader ready to drive real change?
At Caudwell Children, they empower children to live their best lives. The charity are now entering a new chapter with a transformational 5-year strategy launching in October 2025, and they're looking for a Director of Income Generation who can help the organisation make it a reality.
As new Director of Income Generation, you’ll lead and shape a high performing, multi-disciplinary fundraising team across:
- Grants & Philanthropy
- Events
- Corporate Partnerships
- Community Fundraising
- Individual Giving
With events currently contributing a significant portion of the income, your mission will be to diversify and grow our income portfolio, tapping into new charity, statutory and commercial funding streams, both in the UK and internationally.
As a Director of Income Generation you will be reporting directly to the CEO and work collaboratively across the charity to deliver long term, sustainable growth.
To be successful, you must:
- Demonstrable experience of developing income generation strategies including some streams from scratch.
- Demonstrable experience of leading across all forms of voluntary income generation and specialism in numerous streams.
- Demonstrable track record for setting and achieving significant income generation targets.
- Demonstrable experience of creating and developing fundraising teams and staffing structures.
- Demonstrable experience in managing relationships with high net worth/high profile individuals and companies.
- Experience of charity retail is beneficial.
- Experience of operating as part of a senior management team.
- Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
- Driven, proactive and productive self-starter
- An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
- Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands-on approach
Salary: £80,000 + bonus (DOE)
Location: Hybrid (Staffordshire HQ) around 2 twice a month
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 25th September at 9am
Interview: 1st round w/c 29th September
2nd round w/c 6th October
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
Benefits:
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
- State-of-the-art workplace facilities and a supportive, inclusive team culture
- Enhanced pension, sick pay, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for professional development, CPD support, and volunteering
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The role of Database Officer sits in the Data, Evidence and Monitoring team, at the junction of frontline services, fundraising and the leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of In-Form, our case management system for frontline services. In-Form represents a key data asset for the organisation so we are looking for someone who is responsible, conscientious and able to provide excellent customer service to other stakeholders who rely on In-Form. A strong interest in information management and databases is also essential for this role.
We would like to manage aspects of the development of In-Form in-house with limited recourse to the technical support team at In-Form. We recognise that this involves technical skills and will provide relevant on-the-job training to the successful candidate. We believe this job would be an ideal opportunity for someone who already has experience of using a case management system as a frontline worker in health/social care and now wants to move into data management, data protection and/or project monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Salary: £32,917
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 9 October 2025
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £36,000 – £43,000 (£2,000 London weighting if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Location: London (NW1) or Huddersfield (HD1) – Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week in office)
Closing date: Thursday 25 September
Benefits: 27 days annual leave 5 additional days at Christmas and Easter, Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, GP access, physio, legal/financial support), Training and development budget
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to join Guts UK – the only UK charity funding research into the entire digestive system. With a bold new five-year strategy and growing ambitions, this is a fantastic time to join their small, passionate team.
In this newly created role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of their corporate and major donor fundraising programme. You’ll identify and secure high-value partnerships, including pharmaceutical companies and HNWIs, and create compelling proposals to engage new supporters. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and CEO, you’ll help shape and elevate their fundraising strategy.
To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager you will need:
- Strong experience in corporate or major donor fundraising
- Proven track record of securing five-figure strategic partnerships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A strategic, creative mindset and collaborative approach
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch and ask for Heather, quoting the reference 2708HB
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We are seeking a motivated, organised, and people-focused Operations and Facilities Manager. This role is central to ensuring our services and spaces operate smoothly and in line with our values.
The Operations and Facilities Manager will lead on health and safety, HR processes, service contracts and compliance. They will manage key staff, ensure strong safeguarding practices, and maintain the effective running of our facilities, systems, and procedures. The postholder will also work closely with the Chief Officer to translate our strategic priorities into well-managed action on the ground.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure and leadership to a small, passionate team in a community setting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£45,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Philanthropy Leaders and Major Appeal Programme Director to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as our new Senior Prospect Research Manager you'll take a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and delivery of the full Philanthropy Programme prospect identification and pipeline management framework to enable high quality research, cultivation, stewardship of high value philanthropists and partners in support of TCS
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Extensive knowledge and understanding of Philanthropy audiences (particularly high net worth individuals and corporates) including motivations for giving and the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship
-Strong track record of successful performance as a prospect/fundraising researcher, including experience conducting due diligence within the not-for-profit sector
-Excellent written and presentation skills and confident ability to deliver verbal and written proposals up to CEO / Board level
-Excellent knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of philanthropy fundraising, including General Data Protection Regulation
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 22nd September 2025.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Key responsibilities:
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Support the securing of income opportunities by providing financial information for bids, grants, and applications.
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Work with project leads and the senior team to ensure the effective management of funds, including tracking and reporting expenditures.
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Develop and deliver financial performance information to assist the senior team and trustees in running the charity, providing valuable financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing the charity's strategy.
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Assist the CEO and Senior Leads in the business planning and budgeting/forecasting processes.
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Support the Director of Services, to manage and review contract rates to ensure competitiveness and maximize income generation.
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Manage the year-end independent examination by liaising and engaging with the external auditor.
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Monitor and evaluate Hooyo Eas Food Enterprise & Chicksand Preschool Business Model.
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Work with the Senior Team and Finance Sub Committee to provide adequate procedures, measures, and systems of internal control appropriate for the nature and size of the charity and meeting statutory obligations.
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Produce accurate monthly/quarterly Management Accounts for the CEO and Senior Management Team, including commentary on significant areas and variances from budgets and Update monthly the cash flow forecast.
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Manage the complete payroll process through QuickBooks and submit relevant deductions.
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Complete monthly payments to HMRC, and year-end submissions in a timely, proactive and accurate manner and deadlines are met.
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Manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring authorised bills and invoices are recorded and processed on time.
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Enhance income streams, such as registering for Gift Aid and VAT etc.
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Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, identify and manage financial risks.
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Undertaking administrative tasks as required, being hands-on and fostering a collaborative working environment.
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Proactively monitor and evaluate activities within services business through the development and delivery of effective cross-service monitoring and evaluation, responding to issues and identifying and following-up on opportunities.
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Deputise for Director of Service and the CEO when necessary including attending meetings and preparing and presenting reports.
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Proactively monitor and evaluate activities within services business through the development and delivery of effective cross-service monitoring and evaluation, responding to issues and identifying and following-up on opportunities.
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Support/seek new business opportunities, develop, and draft funding bids, and produce and lead on tender responses, and produce progress reports For the fundraising team.
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Develop business case funding/tender reports for funders, commissioners and the Board of Trustees.
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Support the CEO strategic leadership role as an active member of the Senior Management Team, including being proactive in providing solutions to strategic issues with and for colleagues.
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Participate actively in strategic planning process in the following ways:
- Leading /inputting on the planning and development of projects (both existing and new); and
- Proactively alerting staff and trustees to potential opportunities and threats to the charity.
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Lead on the delivery of a sustainability plan, evidenced by Monitoring and evaluations outcomes.
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Oversee designated project budgets for services and produce reports related to these.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Greenhouse Sports is on a mission to change the lives of young people in poverty through the power of sport and mentoring. Too many young people are being left behind. It is not because they lack potential, but because poverty stacks the odds again them. This affects their education, mental health, and their future.
In 2025 we launched our new strategy ‘For Every Future’ which outlined the charity’s bold mission and our ambitious plans to achieve this. To reach every child who needs us the most, we are raising the bar as a fundraising team. We currently generate £4m annually from major donors, trusts, institutions and corporates, plus an impressive array of special events raises an addition £1m per year.
We know there is potential for more, and this role will be critical in making significant growth in corporate income to drive forward our new strategy.
The Role
Corporate partnerships provide a vital source of income at Greenhouse Sports. The priority for the Corporate Partnerships Team is to further grow income, with an ambitious target of £1.1 million in 2025/26 - a 30% increase on the previous year.
The Corporate Development Manager will play a critical role in realising this new income, whilst diversifying the pipeline and strengthening existing relationships through superior cultivation and stewardship.
This is an exciting time to join the Fundraising Team at Greenhouse Sports as we make our new strategy a reality. In this team, you will have unparalleled access to learn and develop key skills from senior leaders. You will also feel empowered and supported to develop innovative, high-impact, sector-leading corporate partnerships.
The Person
The Corporate Development Manager will play a vital role in the continued growth and development of corporate income, with the majority of their time dedicated to sourcing new business.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Identifying and qualifying new partnership leads that demonstrate clear value alignment with Greenhouse Sports, building a substantial pipeline that you will own and drive forward.
- Planning, developing and delivering cultivation journeys for strong leads to secure five- and six- figure corporate partnerships.
- Leading on meetings with new business prospects.
- Designing and creating partnership proposals, presentations and/ or pitches for potential new partners.
- Leading on the renewal of existing five- and six- figure partnerships, developing clear stewardship plans that strengthen relationships and maximise opportunities for growth.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams across the organisation.
- Excelling at use of our CRM (Beacon) and ensuring it’s kept up-to-date.
Are you experienced in securing new corporate income?
Are you passionate, bold, gritty and pro-active?
Do you have the ambition to get out there, spread the word about Greenhouse Sports and raise critical funds to ensure we can reach those young people who need us the most?
Then this role is for you.
A flexible approach with a mix of home and office working-our offices are based in the heart of Marylebone, London.
Application Deadline: Friday 19 September at 17:00hrs. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application.
Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 26 September in person.
Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.
Helping young people succeed through sport and team spirit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a social media whizz with a passion for telling powerful stories? Keen to progress in your career in public relations and digital communications while making a real impact in the charity sector? Join Dravet Syndrome UK as a Marketing and Communications Manager (home based,16 hours/week) and bring your creativity and energy to a role where you’ll help shape our online presence, generate meaningful media coverage, and connect communities through engaging content.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications and working with the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager in this varied position, you’ll drive DSUK’s social media activity, creating and scheduling posts across our social media channels. Alongside engaging online audiences, you’ll be instrumental in our proactive PR work—writing press releases, pitching stories to key media, responding to journalist enquiries, and helping develop compelling family case studies for campaigns. As part of a passionate and supportive team, you’ll collaborate to measure the impact of our communications and marketing work.
If you’re ready to grow your career in communications and want to make a difference for families affected by Dravet syndrome, we want to hear from you.
As part of DSUK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. As well as experiencing severe, difficult-to-control seizures, children and adults with Dravet Syndrome have varying degrees of intellectual disability and a spectrum of associated conditions (known as ‘comorbidities’), which may include autism, ADHD, behaviours that challenge and difficulties with speech, mobility, eating and sleep.
The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping over 550 families with support, education, and research programmes, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.
What you will bring
Essential
· Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering engaging and targeted social media content to build community, raise awareness and drive engagement.
· Hands-on experience managing websites (using WordPress), delivering e-marketing campaigns (e.g. Mailchimp or similar), and applying SEO principles and other techniques to optimise digital communications and online visibility.
· Demonstrable experience in media relations, including writing press releases, working with case studies and successfully pitching and responding to a range of media (online, press, radio, broadcast)
· Demonstrable experience of working in charity, patient advocacy or healthcare sectors
· Ability to deal with people at all levels with empathy, tact and credibility
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil large amounts of information and present it in engaging and innovative ways for a variety of audiences
· Demonstrable design skills and knowledge of desktop publishing software e.g. using Canva to create in-house designs for social media and our website
· Act as a brand guardian, ensuring external designers and agencies understand and apply our brand, visual identity, and corporate communications guidelines effectively
· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise
· Be a self-starter and team player with experience of remote working, and able to work effectively with colleagues using remote technology (e.g. Zoom, Google meets, etc)
Desirable
· Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations and/or a commitment to continuous professional development
Why join Dravet Syndrome UK?
Join our dynamic and growing charity, where you'll thrive in an exciting and engaging environment. We are proud to be a family-oriented charity experiencing growth and fuelled by an ambitious plan for expansion. Our dedicated team is deeply connected to our core audience, and their motivation stems from witnessing our impact on people's lives. Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 September 2025, with shortlisting interviews taking place in early October with job to commence November 2025.
Our commitment to diversity
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BeSpace is a small but growing Christian charity with a big vision to see a future where every child has the opportunity to access creative reflective spaces to develop personal tools to pray, reflect and grow spiritually throughout their lives, helping churches, schools and communities to flourish.
We have seen incredible impact through developing prayer spaces in schools across Oxfordshire. Since 2010, over 65,000 children have experienced prayer spaces led by local churches, trained and resourced by us. Currently 60 schools a year have prayer and reflection spaces. Now, we’re building on this momentum to reach over 115 schools in the next three years and are preparing to grow nationally with developing contemplative retreats for schools.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Inspire and equip churches to run prayer and reflection spaces in schools
- Pilot school retreats and embed contemplative practices into school engagement
- Recruit and coach volunteer area networkers to grow local networks of volunteers
- Gather stories and evidence of impact, ensuring quality and consistency
- Help position Oxfordshire as a model in developing contemplative retreats nationally.
You will work closely with our CEO and Operations Coordinator, playing a vital part in both local transformation and BeSpace’s journey towards national growth.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A practising Christian, personally committed to BeSpaces’s vision, with a passion for children’s spiritual development.
- A natural communicator and encourager, able to train, coach and inspire others
- Organised and proactive, with a pioneering attitude to grow new opportunities
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work some evenings and weekends.
Role Details
- Position: Oxfordshire Development Lead
- Location: Oxfordshire (Remote, travel across the county required)
- Hours: Full time (part-time considered for the right candidate)
- Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
- Start date: From Autumn 2025
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) ensuring you explain how you meet the person specification and Job Description, outlining why you would be suitable for this job by demonstrating the skills and abilities you have gained through your education, work experiences and volunteering opportunities. Please include why you would like to work for BeSpace.
- Closing date: 4pm Monday 29th September
- Interviews: Week commencing 6th of October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description Summary
The Funding and Development Manager plays a key role at DPI, working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.
The Funding and Development Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing diverse funding streams; writing applications, reporting back and progress letters to meet existing and future funders’ guidelines; monitoring the implementation of projects to ensure funders’ guidelines are met; and liaising with funders and other stakeholders. The Funding and Development Manager works closely with the Finance Officer to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors.
They will also collaborate with Programmes Officers with regards to expenditure across budget lines to ensure compliance with grant contracts and grants periods. The Funding and Development Manager assists the Finance Manager with audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report.
The Funding and Development Manager works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Grants Administration
- Leads the development and delivery of short, medium and long-term fundraising strategies for DPI
• Identifies and nurtures the successful implementation of appropriate grant funding and contracting
• Researches and assesses DPI’s eligibility in line with DPI strategy and donor criteria
• Produces and submits grants proposals, expressions of interest and donor reports
• Oversees compliance with funding requirement to ensure that deadlines and criteria for donor reporting are met, including financial reporting in close collaboration with the Finance Manager
Donor Relations
- Manages and develops external relationships as a representative of DPI, attending meetings and public events where necessary
• Follows up with potential donors to open up new funding opportunities
• Conducts regular updates with current donors to maintain and strengthen relationships
• Prepares and oversees the dissemination of external materials such as the Quarterly Update and Trustee Report to all relevant contacts
• Prepares background information ahead of DPI meetings with donors and prospective donors
• Oversees donor communication history, ensuring that notes and information are logged and shared accordingly
Project Development and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Leads process and system improvements/developments to ensure that all DPI material shared externally is of good quality, in line with the strategy and structure of the organisation
• Reviews all programme activities in line with the external environment and donor requirements to ensure sustainability and identify growth opportunities
• Assists the CEO and Programmes team to develop organisational work plan to ensure that all activities and research comply with grant applications and donor obligation
• Develops M&E and risk assessment frameworks to carry out monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure outcomes and the impact in relation to our strategic aims, and acting to make improvements if required
• Establishes close working relationships and develop efficient systems with key individuals in the programmes, research and finance functions, to access knowledge and information needed for funding propositions and reporting
• Maintains close collaboration with DPI staff to ensure sound project management, including by ensuring regular M&E meetings with programmes team are conducted to ensure that donor requirements and output standards are met
Financial Management
- Helps to develop and implement the organisation’s financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes along with the Finance Manager and the CEO
• Collaborates with Programmes Officers with regards to the allocation of expenditure across budget lines and donors, to ensure compliance with grant contracts.
• Assists the Finance Manager in their work on audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year, and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report
• Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.
• Ensures that the Chief Executive Officer, and all members of staff, are kept aware of their obligations and opportunities in relation to donors
Administrative Tasks
- Maintains an accurate record of donor information
• Ensures an effective and clean S-drive structure for files relating to grants and fundraising, including financial reports
Person Specification
Essential
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience in grant administration, ideally with a focus on governmental and intergovernmental funding with strong numerical skills and some budgeting experience.
• A sound and current knowledge of funding streams via the UK, EU and UN or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including evidence of structured thinking and the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in others
• Self-starter with the ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a small team, on different projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise, pay attention to detail and attend to multiple assignments
• The flexibility, creativity, judgment and humour needed to work effectively in cross cultural settings
• Good interpersonal abilities for networking and interaction with high level stakeholders at DPI events
• Fluency in English
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), plus Outlook
• Ability to manage working relationships remotely
Desirable
- Experience or interest in trust and government fundraising in relation to human rights, peace building and conflict resolution or similar fields
• Knowledge of the political situation in the areas of DPI’s current programmes
• An interest in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and transitional justice
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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as the 25th of September 2025.
Equal Opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be exclusively supporting our client in the search for a Head of Development and Philanthropy to join their leadership team.
The charity is a place-based grant making foundation that exists to generate and distribute philanthropic funding that enables voluntary and community organisations to deliver change in people's lives and in their wider community. They connect donors and partners, with charities and community organisations all across Devon to support greater equity and flourishing communities.
As Head of Development and Philanthropy, you will report directly to the CEO and work collaboratively with the wider team to achieve key organisational targets and outcomes. In this strategic role, you will lead the design and implementation of a development and philanthropy strategy to grow the foundation's grant funding capacity over the next three years. Focusing on relationship fundraising, you will increase donor engagement through excellent stewardship of existing supporters while attracting more diverse donors.
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in creating and delivering philanthropy strategies to achieve income growth. You will be confident in managing new and existing donor relationships to secure five and six-figure gifts. Your experience and innovative approach will help the foundation pioneer new frontiers in giving, widening both who gives and how. As a collaborative leader, you will work alongside senior leaders, Trustees, donors and partners to deliver income targets, joining a creative team committed to professional development and wellbeing.
This role is a permanent position that will be part-time 4 days a week with hybrid working. The role offers a salary of £49k-£55k FTE, and the organisation is open to flexible working conversations.
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If you are interested in applying to this Head of Development and Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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We are looking for an experienced finance professional wanting a new challenge that offers flexibility and purpose. CHASE Africa is a growing international NGO seeking a dedicated and qualified Part-Time Finance Manager to join our small, friendly team in Somerset.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with extensive financial expertise, who is seeking a part-time position where they can apply their skills to a meaningful mission.
About CHASE Africa
We are a UK-based international NGO with ambitious plans for growth. We work through local partners in East Africa to improve health and wellbeing in marginalised communities, focusing on reproductive health, and a one-health approach that also incorporates environmental protection.
We are a small but dedicated team, committed to a collaborative approach to partnership. We're currently going through an exciting period of transition and growth, with a new CEO in 2022, a new charitable structure in 2023, and registering of a new entity in Kenya in 2025. Our income is forecast to exceed £1 million in 2025. Your role will be vital in helping us achieve our future goals.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee all financial aspects of our UK and international operations. This is a critical role that ensures our financial stewardship is sound and our systems are effective.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
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Ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping and preparing monthly management accounts.
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Preparing statutory accounts and managing the annual audit process.
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Managing donor grants, including producing budgets for applications and preparing financial reports.
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Ensuring compliance with UK charity financial regulations (Charity SORP).
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Providing financial capacity-building support to our in-country partners.
About You
You are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with at least five years of experience in financial management, including some in the charity or NGO sector. You have a strong working knowledge of UK charity financial regulations and are proficient with accounting software, especially SAGE, and Microsoft Excel.
You are a proactive self-starter with excellent analytical and communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team. Most importantly, you are committed to CHASE Africa’s mission to improve health and wellbeing in East Africa.
What We Offer
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An opportunity to shape a growing organisation during a critical period of transition.
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A flexible, hybrid working arrangement with the potential for occasional travel to our programme countries.
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The chance to contribute your skills to a mission-driven organisation that is making a real difference.
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Pro-rata benefits including 28 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays), a contributory pension scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption benefits after one year of service.
to support partner organisations, in Africa, that enable access to family planning, healthcare and rights, while protecting the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About A4ID
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a global charity that believes in the power of the law to drive positive change. A4ID facilitates partnerships between the world’s leading law firms and legal professionals and organisations working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work ensures that the rule of law and access to justice are integral to sustainable development efforts worldwide.
Purpose of the Role
The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.
A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the PBLM with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must include why you are interested in this job and how you match the person's specification. We encourage you to draw specific examples from your professional life in the Cover Letter.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact the Chief Operating Officer.
Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025.