Communications and fundraising assistant jobs
About The Role
We’re looking for a creative, proactive and digitally savvy Social Media and Content Assistant to join our Communications team. You’ll support the planning, creation and delivery of engaging content across our social media channels, with a particular focus on Instagram and TikTok.
You’ll be responsible for creating content that helps the organisation achieve our marketing objectives, which are:
- Inspire inclusive practices among projects and professionals working with young people in music.
- Build the credibility of Youth Music among young creatives.
- Grow awareness of Youth Music as the leading voice on young people and music.
- Demonstrate the impact of Youth Music’s work and partnerships.
- Support the organisation in achieving our ambitious fundraising goals.
You’ll be line managed by the Digital Marketing Manager and will work closely with the Digital Content Lead.
About You
This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, loves spotting trends, and has a passion for storytelling that spotlights the work of young people amnd grassroots projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Spot and recreate viral trends, adapting them into engaging content for Youth Music’s audiences.
- Confidently use TikTok and Instagram features, trending sounds, and best practices to boost reach and engagement.
- Support in planning, creating, editing and scheduling content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, carousels, graphics, blogs).
- Capture and share content from live events, including NextGen community events, festivals, and project visits (occasional evenings and weekends required)
- Oversee our social media channels on your working days, monitoring all channels (TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn) and liaising with the Digital Content Lead to ensure that messages and comments are responded to promptly and appropriately.
- Contribute ideas for campaigns and activations that highlight Youth Music’s impact and opportunities.
- Craft unique copy for multiple channels and formats across campaigns, business documents and owned media.
- Support the preparation and running of content shoots, from planning to on-the-day assistance.
- Research trends, youth culture and peer organisations’ activity to inform fresh and relevant content ideas.
- Track and analyse content performance, supporting the creation of regular insights reports.
- Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Youth Music’s brand guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining the Asset Management System, ensuring all assets include accurate information (such as credits and consent details) and are regularly updated.
- Support with ad hoc design work and editing of templates for key campaigns e.g. the Youth Music Awards
General
· Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
· This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 12 months’ cumulative experience in a social media, digital content or communications role.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok.
- Confident using TikTok and Instagram features, sounds and trends to create engaging content.
- Clear and accurate written communication skills with good attention to detail.
- Ability to edit short-form videos using tools such as CapCut, Canva or Adobe Premiere.
- Basic graphic design skills, ideally using Canva or similar software.
- Confidence contributing ideas and supporting campaign planning.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Enthusiasm for Youth Music’s mission to equalise access to music.
- Interest in the UK music scene, particularly youth and grassroots projects.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to capture live event content.
Desirable Criteria
· Experience creating and scheduling social media content (through work, volunteering, studies, or personal projects).
· Awareness of accessibility and inclusive content principles.
· Experience capturing and editing content at live events or festivals.
· Understanding of social media analytics and performance measurement.
· Familiarity with social media scheduling or reporting tools such as Sprout Social, Buffer or Hootsuite (desirable).
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
This new role will oversee the development and delivery of engaging supporter journeys across a range of channels for Battersea’s Challenge and Public events, as well as our Supporter-Led Fundraising audiences. It will play a pivotal role in maximising event and supporter-led fundraising income, ensuring every supporter has a positive experience and feels inspired to continue supporting Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 9th November 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First interview: w/c 17th November 2025
Second interview (if required): w/c 24th November 2025
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Single Homeless Project’s (SHP) partnerships with businesses across London and beyond. You will lead a talented and driven team, inspiring them to deliver exceptional results as you grow a programme that already engages thousands of corporate employees each year. Through strategic relationship building, creative collaboration, and authentic storytelling, you will connect the values and ambitions of our partners with SHP’s mission to end homelessness in London - turning corporate energy into lasting social change.
Working at the heart of SHP’s Fundraising team, you will lead the development of innovative partnerships that raise vital income, expand our volunteering offer, and create meaningful opportunities for businesses to engage with our work. You will nurture relationships with existing partners, while securing exciting new collaborations that deliver mutual value and deepen their commitment to our cause. From six-figure fundraising initiatives to dynamic corporate events, your creativity and strategic vision will ensure every partnership reaches its full potential and has a measurable impact on our clients’ lives.
This is a chance to make a tangible difference while advancing your own career within a tenacious homelessness charity. At SHP, you’ll be supported to grow as a leader, empowered to shape strategy, and encouraged to bring bold ideas to life. Your work will directly influence how we connect with the corporate world - and, in doing so, help drive forward our mission to end homelessness and rough sleeping in London, creating a city where everyone has a place to call home.
Hybrid working for us means two days a week in our office in Kings Cross, with three days working from home - this can be discussed in more detail in interview. We would be looking for the post holder to start in early February 2026.
About you:
- You’re an experienced relationship builder who knows how to inspire and engage businesses around a shared purpose.
- You have a proven track record of developing and growing successful corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful results.
- You think strategically but act creatively, finding fresh ways to connect companies with SHP’s mission and values.
- You’re confident managing people and enjoy helping your team reach their potential while achieving ambitious goals together.
- You’re comfortable working towards income targets and know how to turn insight and opportunity into action.
- You care deeply about social impact and are motivated by the chance to help end homelessness and rough sleeping in London.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 16th November at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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!
Communications Officer
Are you looking for a role that will help to change the future of Brain Tumour Research in the UK? If you’re excited to take on such a key position, then Communication Officer is the role for you. At Brain Tumour Research, we are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team, as well as giving assistance to our fundraising team, as they drive to meet remarkable income targets. We would like to hear from anyone with experience working in communications and a passion to make a difference for brain tumour patients and their loved ones.
About the Role
This is an amazing chance for an individual to become a pivotal figure in one of the most advanced and exciting fundraising charities in the UK. Through this role, you will develop your skills and knowledge as Communications Officer, gaining experience of working with a contact management system. Your day will involve creating captivating content for our website and newsletters for our different audiences as well as working with teams across the whole charity to help them reach their ambitious targets.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications professional looking to further their career, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research funding charities in the UK as a Communications Officer.
Do you have:
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Demonstrable excellence in copywriting and editorial skills
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, media communications or a related field, or similar professional level of experience of at least two years
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Understands importance of brand and producing powerful and engaging content that delights and inspires our loyal supporters
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
As Fundraising Assistant at sister charities, ACCT UK and CCFA, you will play a key role in the growth of existing fundraising and in the creation of new income streams. Stewarding fundraisers, helping to develop new and existing fundraising campaigns, building relationships internally within the cadet organisations and externally with Trusts and Foundations, corporates and major givers. You will provide administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database. Working closely with the rest of the Development team and in particular the Marketing department to ensure that both charities can provide increasing financial support to cadets and adult volunteers across the UK.
Essential Skills
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of Word and Excel
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Legacy Group Consulting LTD are recruiting on behalf of Solar Aid for a Supporter Care Officer;
�� Location: North East London
�� Contract: Full Time, Permanent – 37.5 hours
�� Salary: £27,900pa to £29,700pa – depending on experience
�� Closing Date: Close of Business Thursday 26th June
Why this role matters
We are working with an amazing, international charity – Solar Aid where their mission is to light up every home, school and clinic in Sub – Saharan Africa by 2030, using safe, clean, solar power to recruit someone fantastic for this role.
This role isn’t just about tasks and responsibilities, it’s about joining a team where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference.
What you’ll be doing
As the Supporter Care Officer, you'll be part of wider fundraising team, reporting to brilliant Supporter Care Manager – a small but might team. You’ll be at the heart of helping deliver outstanding supporter care experience, assisting the smooth running of fundraising operations and smooth handling of non-supporter communications.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Making sure every supporter feels heard, valued, and appreciated
- Managing donation processes and supporter communications with care and efficiency
- Supporting the team with admin tasks that keep everything running smoothly
- Working closely with colleagues across teams to create a brilliant supporter experience
- Develop and refresh supporter journeys across engagement channels, working with Engagement and Digital teams
- Review and refresh “thank you” materials, communications and processes.
- Respond to supporter enquiries received by phone and email, acting as a first point of contact for supporters.
- Contribute to the integrity of the database by amending supporter details as necessary and recognising areas for improvement to support the Supporter Experience Manager with maintenance of the CRM.
What you’ll bring
We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box - we’re looking for someone who’s curious, committed, and ready to learn. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience in customer service, supporter care, or a similar rolerking knowledge of online fundraising
- Strong communication skills and a real empathy for people
- Good working knowledge of online fundraising
- Comfortable using databases, emails, and admin systems – they use Salesforce – if you have experience of this, would be advantageous
- A positive attitude and a willingness to pitch in
What’s in it for you
The chance to be part of an organisation that’s making tangible impact
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- A working environment where new ideas and testing new things is strongly encouraged.
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Opportunities for training, learning and growth
- 7% employer pension contribution
- 27 days’ annual leave
How to apply
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.
You can apply by sending your CV and a short cover note to Seema Choudhury at Legacy Group Consultancy LTD
If you are shortlisted for interview stage (it will be a 2 stage interview process – one informal chat online and one formal interview at the London office with an interview panel. Interview dates to be confirmed)
A note on equity
We actively encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are underrepresented in the charity sector. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to ask - we’re here to make this accessible to everyone.
Let's build your legacy together
Alumni Engagement Assistant (2 posts)
Goldsmiths, University of London is recruiting two posts:
- Full-time Alumni Engagement Assistant (35 hours/week)
- Part-time Alumni Engagement Assistant (14 hours/week)
Please state clearly in your application whether you are applying for the full-time or part-time post.
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths' values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence. The Alumni Engagement and Alumni Giving programmes aim to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through volunteering, donations and gifts in Wills.
About the Role
Goldsmiths has an alumni community of 93,500 former students and staff in 160 countries around the world, who offer a unique set of skills and experience. This vital role at Goldsmiths will assist the Alumni Engagement and Alumni Giving team with building and maintaining relationships with alumni through impactful communications, volunteering, events and giving initiatives, which seek the engagement and support of our alumni community.
About the Candidate
We are looking to recruit two exceptional candidates to the role of Alumni Engagement Assistant. This vital role will be the first point of contact for alumni, as well as having responsibility for alumni communications, engaging alumni with volunteering, and assisting with events.
The role would suit a highly creative individual with the ability to write compelling copy for external audiences, build strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals internal and external to the organisation, and with good initiative and problem-solving skills. You will bring relevant work experience or volunteering experience, which may be from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector, or from a communications or customer service role.
The role offers an attractive range of responsibilities and learning and career development opportunities for an individual who is looking to develop their career in a successful team.
We offer a space for self-discovery, delivering world-leading research and progressive teaching from our single-site campus in the heart of South East

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rotherham Hospital & Community Charity is looking for a passionate, dynamic Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator to drive income, awareness, and engagement across the Trust and wider Rotherham community. This is your chance to take ownership, develop innovative fundraising ideas, and champion the Charity at events, with donors, corporate partners, schools, and NHS staff.
You’ll play a key role in embedding fundraising across the Trust, leading staff campaigns, ambassador programmes, and high-profile events. The role also involves volunteer engagement and supporter care, ensuring every interaction inspires and maximises impact.
This is a visible, influential role for a results-driven fundraiser who thrives on creativity, innovation, and making a real difference to patients, staff, and the Rotherham community. Travel across the region and occasional attendance at external sites are required.
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!
Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 06th November 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Salary£51,100 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £51,100 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1149337
We have an outstanding opportunity to drive new revenue streams to help young people.
YMCA England & Wales is seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead the development of new high-value corporate partnerships. This role offers a unique career opportunity to shape and deliver the next phase of our national corporate fundraising ambition, building on a strong foundation of award-winning work.
Our Corporate Partnerships team has recently been recognised at the Corporate Engagement Awards:
Gold – Best Educational Programme with Cadent Gas, for the Safe and Well Communities Project, supporting vulnerable people with energy efficiency, safety, and healthy living.
Silver – Best Alignment of Brand Values through Sponsorship with Vestey Holdings, for the Youth Ambassador Programme, giving young people a voice in policy and change.
As Senior Fundraising Manager, you will play a leading role in securing new partnerships of similar scale and impact. You will bring a strong track record in new business development—identifying, cultivating, and closing significant corporate relationships. You will design compelling partnership propositions, manage high-level external engagement, and ensure alignment with YMCA’s mission and strategic priorities.
This is a senior position with scope to influence both the direction of YMCA’s corporate fundraising strategy and the culture of the wider team. Managing a Senior Fundraising Officer, you will provide leadership and guidance, while also contributing to a collaborative and ambitious environment across the fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable results in winning new corporate partnerships. You are probably the top performer at your current charity, can evidence multiple six figure successes and are eager to take the next step in your career by moving to a more strategic, senior role. You will be motivated by the chance to shape a growing programme, work with high-profile brands, and create opportunities that deliver lasting change for young people and communities across England and Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Fundraising assistant on a FTC for 6 months for a social welfare charity for their regional cover in Edinburgh.
This is a hands-on role that would suit someone whos organised, good with people, and interested in building experience across a wide range of fundraising activity. Youll be supporting both the Events and Regional Fundraising teams, helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and on the day at events.
Mainly in their hub office with some flexible working options
The Role
To assist with the development and delivery of designated aspects of the programme of fundraising events and activities, including planning and coordinating logistics, support during on-the-day delivery, managing event communications and participant experience, maintaining event systems, materials, and data integrity.
To provide support for individuals who are raising funds in aid of the charity whether through organising their own events, participating in events or taking part in large scale public events
To assist at appropriate events, providing support for attendees.
To respond to fundraising enquiries, either by email, phone or in person and ensure all enquiries are acted upon within the requisite timescales and recorded appropriately.
To assist, as required, with all fundraising department administration, including database input and updating, mail merging, thank you letters, requests for donations, recording of planning and procedures, photocopying and filing.
To process daily fundraising income occasionally on the database including running daily donation and finance reports and reconciling income.
The Candidate
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience working in an administration-based support role dealing with a variety of tasks
Experience in using software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experience of events delivery and/or events fundraising
Knowledge of ThankQ fundraising database and Mail chimp
Experience of working in a Fundraising or Sales/Marketing capacity
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
About This Job
As Marketing Assistant at sister charities, ACCT UK and CCFA, you will play a key role in planning, creating and delivering impactful marketing and communications. Working closely with the wider Development team, you will help to deliver campaigns that inspire donors, attract corporate sponsors, and tell the powerful impact stories of cadets and adult volunteers across the UK.
Essential Skills
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- A flair for storytelling and content creation for a variety of audiences
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and channels
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Coordinator
Do you believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education?
We are looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to join an organisation that are passionate about reducing the educational barriers students face and helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams. If you are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society, then apply today!
Position: Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Remote (with some travel to London as required)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,197 (plus an additional £3,000 for London weighting if residing in London)
Closing Date: Friday 31st October. However, interviews are on a rolling basis so we encourage interested applicants to apply before the closing date
About the Role
The Fundraising Coordinator will play an important role within the Partnerships department, working across the fundraising and communications functions to support the team to deliver our multi-year fundraising strategy and enable significant organisational growth.
This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and support the fundraising team working across the following income streams: corporate partners, trusts and foundations, university partnerships, major donors and individual giving. In addition, this role will support our communications team with their messaging to our internal and external stakeholders.
A key focus will be supporting the development and delivery of our Individual Giving programme, helping to grow our base of individual supporters through engaging campaigns, communications, and excellent supporter care.
Key Responsibilities
· Working across the Partnerships Team the coordinator will support:
· Income Generation
· Stewardship and Reporting
· Cross-Team Collaboration
· Compliance and Systems
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers valuable experience across a range of fundraising disciplines, with scope to develop and learn within a growing, mission-driven charity.
You will have:
· Commitment to the mission of The Access Project and tackling educational inequality.
· Ability to demonstrate and uphold The Access Project’s values in all aspects of work.
· Proven experience in fundraising and/or communications, such as donor engagement, campaign delivery, or content creation.
· Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams.
· Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, compelling donor materials, newsletters, and other external communications.
· A collaborative team player who can build positive working relationships and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
About the Organisation
The Access Project is a values-driven organisation that works with students in some of the most under-resourced areas of the country. We place dedicated mentors in school to help students navigate and overcome barriers to education, and provide personalised one-to-one or group tuition with students to help them raise their GCSE and A level grades. Join our team so that we can accelerate our reach to more young people.
Benefits include:
· 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days.
· PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme
· Online Medical assistance
· Interest-free travelcard loans
· Cyclescheme loans
· Paid wellbeing day and 2 paid Volunteering Days
· Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
· CPD options in line with L&D programme
· Staff Mentoring scheme
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.
We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.
Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.
You also have experience in roles such as Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Grant Fundraiser, Grant Fundraising, Grant Fundraising Coordinator, Grant Fundraising Assistant, Grant Fundraising Administrator, Communications, Communications Assistant, Donor Engagement, Campaign Coordinator, Content Creator, Content, Digital Content.
We support young people from under-resourced backgrounds to raise their aspirations, access top universities and achieve social mobility.
Communications Coordinator (Birmingham/hybrid)
Salary: £35,309
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Flexible, with up to two days a week attendance required in Central Birmingham office
Are you an experienced communications professional who is looking for the opportunity to change places and lives?
Groundwork is the leading community-action charity that works in towns and cities across to build a fair and green future in which people and nature can thrive.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the national Groundwork team and help tell our story to new and existing audiences.
The Communications Coordinator will contribute to all aspects of Groundwork UK’s communications activity, with a particular focus on digital communications – including coordinating and contributing to the further development of our social media channels and newsletter outreach.
The post holder will have a flair for copywriting and a key interest in telling Groundwork’s story through the lens of those who Groundwork supports, working closely with Policy and Communications team colleagues on exciting fundraising and positioning campaigns. This includes spotting new opportunities to promote Groundwork’s mission, with encouragement to visit projects across the country to meet the people we support.
The role calls for strong project coordination and organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive and enthusiastic approach. Experience of managing websites is desirable, including an understanding of WordPress or a similar CRM system.
The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the PR and Communications Manager to contribute towards the continued development of communications needs of new and established grant and delivery programmes, including collaborating with stakeholders in the private and public sector.
The postholder will have responsibility for the day-to-day line management and continued development of the Digital Communications Assistant and an expectation to work collaboratively with Policy and Communications and wider Groundwork colleagues.
We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, are disabled, or are from low-income backgrounds.
Closing Date: Midday, Friday November 14, 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At Groundwork UK we want to ensure everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics.
We are a disability-confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to alert us alongside their application, to enable us to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the person specification. We will also discuss any reasonable interview or workplace adjustments with you.
No agencies please.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Senior Videographer & Video Editor will lead the creation and management of engaging video content across multiple channels, including social media, fundraising campaigns, and branded content. This role requires strong storytelling, production, and editing skills to develop impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences and drives engagement.
About the Role:
- Shape and oversee the visual tone and identity of Muslim Aid’s video output.
- Work closely with senior management, fundraising, and programme teams to identify stories, campaigns, and opportunities for impactful video.
- Storyboard and record video content including needs assessments, thematical impact stories, staff/donor deployments, and fundraising challenges.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Fundraising teams to develop video strategies aligned with business goals.
- Support the day-to-day running of the video editing team, providing mentoring and technical guidance.
- Ensure all content is high-quality, audience-appropriate, and delivered at pace.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience as a videographer and video editor, ideally in a marketing or non-profit environment.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior editors or freelancers.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, especially social media, and how to optimise video for each.
- Strong skills in video production, editing, and storytelling.
- Excellent time management with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Senior Videographer & Editor and bring powerful stories to life through engaging video content. You’ll lead on creating compelling visuals for our campaigns and digital platforms, inspiring action and strengthening our connection with supporters. If you’re passionate about storytelling and using your creativity to make a real difference, apply now and help us tell stories that make a lasting impact.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.


