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We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025
Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.
We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.
As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:
✅ Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
✅ Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
✅ Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
✅ Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth
About You
You’ll bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example
Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.
Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email.
Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.
Please note that applications must include both a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a written supporting statement (maximum 1000 words) addressing the person specification and your motivation for joining us. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
We kindly ask all candidates to ensure their application includes both documents before submission.
Our vision and mission statement Age UK Northamptonshire cares for older people. We help them to make the best of life and to have a secure and dign

Beat is recruiting a Helpline Advisor to support the team in responding to the significant demand from those affected by eating disorders. Working as part of the Helpline team, the Helpline adviser’s role is to ensure that incoming contacts from our beneficiaries receive high quality, timely support when they need it.
The role will be busy and varied, and each shift will involve responding to contacts across Beat’s different support channels including telephone, webchat, email, social media, and facilitating daily online peer support groups. The Helpline Advisor will work closely alongside the Helpline team who are currently all based remotely. This includes Senior Helpline Advisors, Digital Helpline Volunteers, the Deputy Helpline Manager, and the Helpline Manager. Beat are receiving more contacts than ever before, this is an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of each and every person that gets in touch, this includes sufferers, family, friends, supporters and more.
We particularly encourage applications from Welsh speakers for this role; we have received funding from the Welsh government and are looking to improve our service delivery for our Welsh-speaking beneficiaries.
The closing date for this position is Thursday 11th September at 9am however Beat has the right to close this position at any time, so please do submit your application early to avoid any disappointment. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by close of business on Thursday 18th of September.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th September via Microsoft Teams.
Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Bone Cancer Research Trust to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising, securing c.£500,000 per year to support life-changing bone cancer research and patient services. You’ll shape a strategic fundraising programme, building multi-year partnerships while delivering immediate income targets.
We’re looking for a proactive, strategic fundraiser with strong relationship-building and analytical skills, confident representing BCRT externally, developing compelling proposals, and spotting long-term opportunities.
As a leader, you’ll inspire your team, bring fresh ideas, and connect funders with real impact, helping us deliver vital support for patients and families affected by primary bone cancer.
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: Permanent, full-time.
Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.
Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.
Salary & Benefits: £50,000 + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!
Closing date: Friday 26 September at 09:00 BST. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.
Who are we?
WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy, fundamentally reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Our vision is a world transformed, in which Circular Living is commonplace. Where the systems that provide our everyday goods contribute to the world's prosperity and sustainability instead of reducing it.
WRAP is driving Circular Living through four key areas: accelerating the circular economy, future-proofing food, preventing problem plastics and transforming textiles. We catalyse action from policy makers, businesses, NGOs and citizens to make it happen.
We have offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and live projects in over 30 countries.
Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to make Circular Living the norm.
The role
As one of our Strategic Engagement Managers for the public sector you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong working relationships with UK government departments and other key public sector bodies globally with the aim to grow income and impact. The Strategic Engagement Manager is responsible for the delivery of engagement strategies and increasing the commercial funding from public sector sources for WRAP. In addition, this role will oversee the delivery of commercial public sector projects and programmes to ensure that funders are delighted with performance. This role will report to the Head of Public Sector Partnerships.
Who are we looking for?
Someone who:
- Has significant experience of building successful relationships at all levels with funders, partners and/or customers.
- Is able to demonstrate an understanding of the workings of UK government, international experience would also be desirable.
- Has a track record in developing income from the public sector sources in the UK; international evidence is also desirable.
- Is a skilled communicator and able to write clearly for a wide range of audiences.
Ready to lead the way to circular living?
If you think you have what it takes but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of your age, race, gender, neurodiversity, ability, beliefs, sexuality, or personal preferences.
We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Find out more about life at WRAP here.
WRAP is working to transform those systems to create a thriving, sustainable world where Circular Living is commonplace.
Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: Part-time 4 days a week; fixed-term contract to 31 March 2026, with possibility of extension
Salary: £36,050-46,350
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if agreed and regular in-person team meetings.
Start Date: September 2025
Line Manager: Programme Manager, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Line Management Responsibilities: External Consultant (Non-Resident Fellow)
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK, Germany, or Italy.
Closing Date: 5th September 2025.
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.
For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to help states overcome complex strategic and political differences.
We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of expert-practitioners with wide-ranging areas of expertise, globally headquartered in London with presences in Berlin and Rome. We are recognised internationally for our inclusive and positive team culture.
We are proud to be an independent voice in policy debate, and we are transparent about our funders and funding ethics. We receive no core funding from any state.
About Nuclear for Good
Nuclear for Good is an interdisciplinary movement dedicated to promoting the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and combat the global ecological crises.
The movement celebrates the myriad positive impacts that nuclear technologies can have when applied responsibly across human and environmental development, and is building a groundswell of international support and knowledge to advance their uptake and impacts.
The movement will represent a multi-stakeholder coalition of policy experts, academics, private sector technologists, nuclear regulators, and international development professionals globally unified by this shared belief in the positive roles of nuclear technologies.
Role Description
BASIC is seeking a motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Head of the Nuclear for Good movement. This individual will be expected to lead the Nuclear for Good Steering Group to grow the movement’s membership, co-develop movement strategy, develop its funding, and supercharge its impact.
This high-impact role offers the opportunity to manage a positive and dynamic initiative seeking to advance multiple interlinked goals, including: sustainable development; food and water security, sustainable energy futures, and nuclear non-proliferation. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of policy engagement, project delivery, and leadership in international development, international security, or nuclear governance.
The successful candidate will oversee the project’s delivery across multiple outputs, working closely with internal and external partners, including international consultancies, technical experts, and UK government stakeholders.
The Head of Nuclear for Good is expected to be an enthusiastic professional with outstanding communication skills in the field of nuclear policy. Responsible for overseeing a set of specific tasks, they must demonstrate a clear understanding of and alignment with the movement's overall objectives, strategies and goals. The position will report to the Programme Manager of the Non-proliferation and Disarmament Programme.
Taking charge of the Nuclear for Good movement, the appointed individual will navigate the entire project cycle, from generating fundraising ideas to developing them further and building knowledge of funding relationships.
The Head of Nuclear for Good must be a strong communicator, with the ability to translate relevant scientific and technical ideas to a general audience. This skillset must be coupled with a proven ability to build community, conduct high-level networking and outreach activities. The ideal candidate is an established public figure with a specialisation in nuclear science and technology issues as well as, ideally, some knowledge of the peaceful uses pillar of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
The Head of the Nuclear for Good movement will need to deliver a set of key deliverables during the contract, to advance the project’s international reach and influence.
To advise the existing Steering Group, the successful candidate will need to start by appointing an Advisory Group to the project, comprising experts with diverse nuclear-related specialities to support the movement. The Advisory Group will meet quarterly.
The main thrust of the role is geared around an ambitious outreach and community-building strategy. The successful candidate will recruit new member organisations, individuals, and influencers to the movement – exchanging ideas and further developing Nuclear for Good’s strategy and goals as the movement evolves. As a multi-stakeholder movement, the pool of potential members could include policy experts, academics, private sector technologists, nuclear regulators, and international development professionals.
The successful candidate will attend a range of key conferences related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, non-proliferation, and sustainable development. These include the UN General Assembly First Committee, the IAEA General Conference, and the UN Climate Conference. Participation in these events will help raise awareness of the project among relevant stakeholders. This will include organising a side event at the IAEA General Conference. This activity will not only promote the movement to new audiences, but also demonstrate our support for the IAEA and its flagship initiatives, while inviting attendees to apply to join the Nuclear for Good network.
2. Stakeholder Engagement
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Lead monthly Steering Group meetings.
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Maintain active communication with UK government stakeholders.
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Oversee delivery by subcontracted partners.
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Ensure contractual obligations are met and outputs are delivered to agreed standards.
3. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities.
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities.
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders.
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Write and edit funding applications.
4. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong funding relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally.
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Skillfully use online social media platforms, and press contacts.
5. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential: Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
Essential: 7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
Essential: Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
Essential: Familiarity with issues relating to civil nuclear energy, strategic stability, or dual-use technologies is essential.
Essential: Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
Essential: Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
Essential: Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
Essential: Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success
Essential: Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
Essential: Willingness to travel internationally when required
Essential: Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
Essential: Good personal network in their research area
Essential: Previous line management experience
Desirable: Science/technology or ideally science communication background
Desirable: Formal project management qualification
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats

Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: Part-time 4 days a week; fixed-term contract 24 months, with possibility of extension
Salary: £36,050-46,350
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if agreed and regular in-person team meetings.
Start Date: October 2025
Line Manager: Programme Manager, Risk Reduction Programme
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 12 September 2025.
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.
For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to help states overcome complex strategic and political differences.
We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of expert-practitioners with wide-ranging areas of expertise, globally headquartered in London with presences in Berlin and Rome. We are recognised internationally for our inclusive and positive team culture.
We are proud to be an independent voice in policy debate, and we are transparent about our funders and funding ethics. We receive no core funding from any state.
Role Description
BASIC is seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Manager (Policy Fellow) to lead BASIC’s deliverables within our joint project with the Federation of the American Scientists (FAS): ‘From the Noise, the Signal’.
The project investigates how emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) pose credible threats and disrupt traditional assumptions regarding relative military advantages and disadvantages. One such assumption is the traditional dominance of hiders over seekers in the military domain which appears to be increasingly challenged by a package of EDTs. These technologies operate across military domains, including: outer space and the upper atmosphere, air, ground, sea surface, undersea, and cyber. Research has, however, not yet fully assessed EDTs collective impacts on hider-seeker dynamics, at a time where technologies are advancing faster than policy.
This joint FAS-BASIC project addresses this gap in both the research literature and policy discourse through collaboration with an interdisciplinary community of scientific, technical, and OSINT experts, to build a higher-resolution picture of the technological readiness according to the open-source.
This high-impact role offers the opportunity to deliver the research and manage the part of the project that covers sea-based dimensions. The second phase will bring the project’s sea- and land-based dimensions together, and assess the overall strategic implications of these technological advances for nuclear stability.
The Project Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of global security, nuclear nuclear issues, and expertise in EDTs and nuclear weapons issues demonstrated through a record of relevant (policy) research. The successful candidate will have experience with convening and leading high level dialogues and experience with project delivery.
The successful candidate will manage and lead the project’s delivery across several outputs, working closely with FAS partners.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Deliver high quality desk-based research.
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Manage the project’s critical path and risk register, implementing mitigation plans as required.
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings.
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants.
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation.
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings.
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities.
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities.
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders.
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Write and edit funding applications.
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally.
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts.
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential: Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
Essential: 7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues.
Essential: Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security.
Essential: Familiarity with issues relating to strategic stability and emerging and disruptive technologies is essential.
Essential: Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function.
Essential: Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research.
Essential: Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team.
Essential: Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success.
Essential: Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops.
Essential: Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Essential: Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
Essential: Good personal network in their research area.
Essential: Previous line management experience.
Essential: Education in science/technology is essential.
Desirable: Formal project management qualification.
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats

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About Child’s i Foundation
Child’s i Foundation is a small but mighty social impact organisation that started in Uganda and now has a growing global footprint. We work with communities, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience to co-create and scale sustainable alternatives to institutional care. We address the root causes of family separation and demonstrate that every child belongs in a safe and loving family, not in an orphanage.
Purpose of the Role
The Business Development Lead will play a critical role in driving the financial sustainability of Child’s i Foundation. This person will lead efforts to secure new income, grow existing partnerships, and strengthen supporter engagement. This role combines strategy and execution and is ideal for someone with a passion for social justice, a flair for building relationships, and experience in both fundraising and donor communications. The role will report into our Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Income Generation
- Develop and execute the fundraising and income generation strategy across diverse streams including:
- Trusts and Foundations
- Corporate Partnerships
- Major Donors
- Regular Giving
- Campaigns and Events (UK & Uganda)
- Track investment in partnership with Finance Manager
- Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities aligned with Child's i mission, values and strategic objectives.
- Lead proposal writing, donor reporting and relationship management for high-value funders and partners.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board to unlock networks and steward strategic relationships
Supporter Engagement & Communications
- Oversee supporter care and stewardship, ensuring timely acknowledgements and meaningful engagement.
- Manage and work with the comms team to develop content for digital fundraising platforms (website, social media, and email).
- Guide the comms team to develop compelling supporter journeys and storytelling that reflect the voices of communities we work with.
- Oversee the development of newsletters and donor communications that build long-term loyalty.
Operational Fundraising Management
- Oversee donation processing, database management, and tracking of fundraising KPIs.
- Coordinate with UK and Uganda teams to align messaging, campaigns, and compliance.
- Provide strategic oversight of volunteer-led and community fundraising initiatives.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Line manage junior fundraising support if applicable.
- Work collaboratively with programme, comms, finance, and impact teams to ensure donor requirements are met and learning is shared.
- Contribute to organisational learning on ethical fundraising, locally-led development, and shifting power to communities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in business development and fundraising (minimum 3 years), ideally in the social impact or NGO sector.
- Track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or major donors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Strong relationship-building skills, from individual supporters to institutional donors.
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving team.
- Commitment to Child’s i’s values and vision, and to ethical fundraising grounded in dignity and equity.
Desirable
- Experience working in East Africa or with Global South-led organisations.
- Familiarity and confidence with use of CRM systems. We use Beacon.
- Understanding of child protection, care reform, or community development sectors.
What We Offer
- A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to be part of a globally respected, locally rooted team shaping the future of child care in Africa and beyond
- 25 days of holiday entitlement
- Contributory Pension
Normal office hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm (with one hour for lunch), but flexibility will be required
We are open to part-time working requests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,000-£35,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based, covering Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex & Surrey
Closing date: Monday 1st September
We are delighted to be working with a brilliant national cancer charity to recruit a Relationship Manager – South Coast to join their passionate Regional Fundraising team on a permanent basis.
As the Relationship Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, supporting, and retaining regional supporters. You’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners to generate sustainable income and ensure the charity continues to make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer.
To be successful as the Relationship Manager, you will need:
- Experience in community or regional fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of supporters
- A supporter-first mindset, with empathy and compassion when working with patient-related supporters
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities
- A full UK driving license and access to a car, as travel across the South Coast is required
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry
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.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2681HW
£230m legacy income. Help fund a third of our research. Improve countless lives.
Legacy Partnerships Team Manager (Legacy Giving/ Pledge)
£42,000- £47,000 +
Reports to: Senior Proposition Manager
Grade: M1
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location. Home-based Managing a home based team. Occasional travel to London for extended leadership team meetings c.x4 a year
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 12 September 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: One competency-based interview
Interview date: W/C 22nd September
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and experienced people manager to join us as a Legacies Partnership Team Manager. In this role you will lead a team of c6 Legacy Partnership Managers and a Performance and Operations Manager, based regionally, who deliver the team's regional strategy by managing relationships with c.800 law firms providing our Will Writing services across the UK
Gifts in Wills (or ) account for around a third of our income. In 2023/24, we received from legacies to fund our life-saving research.
In this role you will be helping to define the Professional audience engagement strategy and translate it into divisional strategies for your team to go out and deliver. We are looking for candidates either with a background in Legacies or Financial services, who have experience partnering and managing relationships with professionals audiences. You'll be solution driven and an expert identifying areas for continuous improvements and growth.
What will I be doing?
Working collaboratively with legacy colleagues to develop, plan and oversee the delivery of the professional partnership engagement strategy
Support the Performance Manager in monitoring and reporting on the growth and engagement of our professional network
Work as part of cross-functional team to maintain our market share by developing a community of best practice in building professional partnerships focussing efforts and resources in areas to optimise impact
Lead the development of the professional partner engagement strategy, working collaboratively with colleagues to oversee, monitor and report on performance against objectives and KPIs
Working with product development teams, commission insight to inform new engagement tools and products for this audience
Manage and motivate a team of Legacy Partnership Managers to enhance professional partner engagement activity and building on these relationships, where appropriate, to complement the legacy giving product strategies
Encourage a culture of empowerment, building a community of best practice across the team
Work collaboratively as part of cross-functional team to deliver initiatives aligned to the legacy operational plan
Continually seek opportunities to challenge and improve ways of working
What are you looking for?
Experience of managing and motivating a large team within a professional service or legacies setting.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to quickly get buy in and work collaboratively
Experience of budget management
Proven ability to work well under pressure
Problem solving skills. Ability to overcome issues, propose solutions and make sound commercial decisions
Ability to identify and build on new opportunities
A flexible approach, to comfortably manage ambiguity and changing environments/contexts
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, creating connections to make great things happen
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
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The River Great Ouse Valley Wetland Arc Project
The Parks Trust has been awarded £213,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a landscape-scale masterplan for the River Great Ouse Valley Wetland Arc. This wonderful landscape spans 355 hectares (approximately 500 football pitches) along the River Great Ouse in the north of Milton Keynes. The Wetland Arc project will help The Parks Trust to plan for a future of nature recovery along the river valley and encourage community participation in and activation of the landscape.
The Wetland Arc project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery Players, we have been able to secure funding for a Project Officer to deliver project events and activities.
Key Objective
- Develop, facilitate, and manage activities to achieve the intended outputs and outcomes of the Wetland Arc project.
Further Details
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- Job description and Overview of the Wetland Arc Project is attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing team of committed staff working to support children with brain tumours and their families.
Leading our T&F applications, you will have a deep-understanding of the trusts and foundations (as well as corporate foundations) landscape and you will have experience of working with Senior Management Teams to ensure successful applications for larger grants (£20k+). You will have proven success in securing multi-year funding and building healthy pipelines with the skills to write compelling and evidence-based applications and reports.
Remote role with travel to our Cambridge office at least quarterly.
Please note, we will interview as we receive applications and appoint to this role before the deadline should we find a suitable candidate. Therefore, please do submit your CV as early as possible.
We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: 12-month fixed term contract (MAT cover)
Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.
Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.
Salary & Benefits: £50,000 + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!
Closing date: Wednesday 17 September at 09:00 BST. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.
Who are we?
WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy, fundamentally reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Our vision is a world transformed, in which Circular Living is commonplace. Where the systems that provide our everyday goods contribute to the world's prosperity and sustainability instead of reducing it.
WRAP is driving Circular Living through four key areas: accelerating the circular economy, future-proofing food, preventing problem plastics and transforming textiles. We catalyse action from policy makers, businesses, NGOs and citizens to make it happen.
We have offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and live projects in over 30 countries.
Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to make Circular Living the norm.
The role
As our Strategic Engagement Manager (Fundraising) you will have a core focus to secure new and additional funding streams from Trusts, Foundations and Multi-laterals, you’ll have the ability to put your initiative, organisational skills, and aspirational mindset to the test. This will be a genuine opportunity to make a huge impact and work with considerable freedom to initiate, develop and execute fundraising plans, and collaborate extensively with colleagues, subject matter experts, and external partners. You will act as a broker of ideas, proposals, relationships, and opportunities that further the growth and income targets of WRAP or contribute more directly to the delivery of strategically desirable projects in the UK and internationally.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone with the capability to identify opportunities to grow revenue streams from Trusts, Foundations, and Multi-laterals, but also the strategic and commercial mindset to convert and maximise these. You’ll be an experienced fundraising professional from within the non-profit/charity sector, but a sustainability sector background is not as important as the qualities we’re keenly looking for, which include:
- Experience of working within a charitable fundraising environment, working with philanthropic trusts, foundations, multi-lateral organisations and other funders.
- Evidence of successfully identifying, researching, and approaching potential funders, delivering compelling pitches and proposals, and securing income.
- Effective and efficient communicator, with the ability to translate scientific information into engaging and impactful presentations.
- Collaborative and patient in building relationships and working with colleagues and partners to a specified outcome
- Positive mindset and the ability to identify, generate and develop opportunities and lead programmes of work
Ready to lead the way to circular living?
If you think you have what it takes but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of your age, race, gender, neurodiversity, ability, beliefs, sexuality, or personal preferences.
We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Find out more about life at WRAP here.
WRAP is working to transform those systems to create a thriving, sustainable world where Circular Living is commonplace.
This is a new role at Befriending Networks, as we seek someone who is up for the challenge of fundraising to support the continuation of our work in supporting the network of befriending organisations and ensuring that meaningful social connection is available to all.
The role will work closely with the CEO to deliver a fundraising strategy, which will focus on trusts, grant-givers, and corporate collaborations across the UK.
You will be a skilled communicator, and you will be influential in how you present our work. You will be a self-starter and someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You will be courageous and curious as you work to position Befriending Networks as an investable charity.
The key focus of this role
1. Generate income from small grants from trusts and foundations for specific projects and activities over the short to medium term.
2. Assist the CEO in the preparation of strategic grant applications for work across the UK, with an initial focus on England, Scotland and Wales to deliver key priorities of our Strategic Plan over the longer term.
3. Development of potential corporate partnerships and collaborations.
A society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it, and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In this role, you will build and manage a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth UK donors (typically giving between £1,000 and £10,000), cultivating deep relationships and delivering income growth. This role involves strategic planning, meaningful engagement, and securing donations that fund Toybox’s vital work with children in street situations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on long-term impact and donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-150 mid-to-high value donors and prospects
- Develop and deliver personalised cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
- Build strong relationships through in-person meetings, calls, and written communications
- Solicit one-off and multi-year gifts, including upgrades and renewals
- Work with the wider fundraising and programme teams to create compelling funding proposals
- Use Donorfy to track supporter engagement, income, and insights
- Support the development of donor-facing materials, updates, and event invitations
- Conduct donor research to identify new prospects and deepen existing relationships
- Help design bespoke donor journeys, ensuring each supporter feels valued and informed
- Meet agreed income targets and contribute to longer-term fundraising strategy
- Deliver regular reports to the M&F Director, Leadership Team and Trustee Board
- Attend relevant networking events to meet and build relationships with decision-makers
We are looking for someone with:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Individual Giving and/or Philanthropic Fundraising
- Proven ability to build lasting relationships with UK-based high-value donors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an engaging, confident presence
- Results-driven with a track record of securing four and five-figure gifts
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in using CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser’s Edge)
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments
- Passionate about making a positive social impact through charitable giving
- Knowledge of ethical fundraising standards and donor stewardship best practices
- Experience working with philanthropic advisors, family foundations, or legacy donors
- Understanding of tax-effective giving in the UK (e.g. Gift Aid, Payroll Giving, Share Gifting)
The essentials
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum plus discretionary three days over Christmas and the opportunity to buy more.
- A pension – you contribute a minimum of 2% and we’ll add to your contributions another 6%.
- Access to confidential support and counselling when you need it.
- A hybrid and flexible working policy where employees can work remotely for up to 60% of their working hours (role dependent)
- Enhanced Leave Policies
The extras:
- Focus on innovation - employees are given 5 -10% of their time to work on innovation projects.
- Birthday Leave – employees are eligible for a full day of paid leave on their birthday.
- Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion and food and drink through Charity Worker Discounts
- Well-being days – employees are given two paid well-being days a year plus an organisational well-being day with the team.
Additional information:
The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 5th September.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.
At Toybox we strive to hire the best. If you are driven to change the world for street children, you will fit right in. We are courageous in what we do, always looking to innovate and improve. We learn from our mistakes and celebrate our wins. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates.
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please let us know and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.
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Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the future of the voice of the rare condition community.
Genetic Alliance UK is looking for an exceptional Director of Engagement and Impact to transform how we connect with our 220+ member organisations, communicate our mission, and foster a thriving, supportive team culture.
If you’re a strategic leader with a gift for building relationships, crafting compelling messages, and creating positive change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference for the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.
Director of Engagement and Impact
Salary: £55,167 – £63,654 (with new starters usually starting at the lower end of the range)
Location: Home-based, UK (occasional travel required)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with applications for up to 28 hours per week considered.
Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 22 Sept 2025
About Genetic Alliance UK
Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups, bringing together patient voices to campaign for timely diagnosis, better care, and improved access to treatments. We host Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK, and lead national activity for Rare Disease Day.
About the role
This is a new senior leadership position designed to strengthen our membership engagement, amplify our communications impact, and support a positive, collaborative working culture.
As part of our Senior Management Team, you will:
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Lead and develop our approach to engaging and supporting our diverse membership.
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Provide strategic oversight for all communications, ensuring our messages are clear, consistent and impactful across multiple audiences.
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Champion and embed systems for staff performance, development and wellbeing, ensuring our culture is inclusive, supportive, and sustainable.
You will oversee the Head of Membership and Communications, the Communications and Engagement Manager (SWAN UK), and two new posts (Communications Officer and Project Support Officer). You will also provide operational oversight of SWAN UK, and work closely with the Policy, Public Affairs and Research teams to maximise impact.
About you
We are looking for a strategic leader who combines a talent for building relationships with outstanding communication skills. You will bring experience of leading teams, delivering organisational change, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable navigating the needs of a membership organisation, and passionate about making a tangible difference for people living with rare conditions.
What we offer
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Generous pension (5% employer, 3% employee)
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and full office closure over Christmas/New Year
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Flexible, home-based working with occasional UK travel.
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The opportunity to lead work that has a direct and lasting impact for people affected by rare conditions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.