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People Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Remote – West Midlands Based
Hours: 20–30 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £33,500 pa - pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent 

Are you a passionate people professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you have strong HR administration and generalist experience?
Are you ready to grow your career in a purpose-led organisation that puts people first?

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we’re on a mission to end fuel poverty in the UK. We provide emergency fuel support to people in crisis — and we know that our impact starts with our people.

We’re looking for a People Officer to help us build and nurture a workplace where everyone can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity, work flexibly, and contribute to meaningful HR projects that support wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the HR team to manage the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
• Lead on internal communications that keep our team connected and informed.
• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, recognition programmes, and team events.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure policy compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Support learning and development and contribute to people-focused projects.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards it).
• Solid experience in HR administration and generalist support.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, people-first mindset with a passion for inclusion and wellbeing.
• Confidence working with managers and handling sensitive issues with professionalism.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing charity making a real, measurable impact.
• Work in a values-led, inclusive culture where people come first.
• Enjoy flexible, remote working with a West Midlands base.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Join a team that genuinely cares about people, purpose, and progress.

What you will receive in return:

• Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
• Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
• A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Equal opportunity employers
• Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Ready to bring your HR skills to a role that matters?
Apply now and help us build a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Service Manager

Service:  Early Help Programme

Location: Birmingham (West Constituency)

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £37,211 - £41,518 per annum

Contract type:  Temporary (2 years fixed term contract)

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the coordination of an Early Help Service. The service will focus on identifying service gaps across Birmingham to enable families to access Early Help and support, through the application of Early Help.  You will play a key role in leading quality assurance and the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help Support Workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.

The Service Manager will:

• Work closely with the public and voluntary sector.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Early Help Support
• Lead in the allocation of Family Connect Form.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality assurance.

· An ability to work independently, flexibly and in an integrated manner is essential.

· Ability to drive and have the use of own car.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

What will we offer you?

We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

To Apply:

·       Follow the link to apply via our website - Click the ‘Apply’ link on the advert and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Saturday 15th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Priority interviews will be given to those at risk of redundancy.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a dynamic community charity in London in their search for a Community Engagement Manager.

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £36,000–£38,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Central London (on-site)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and creative engagement professional to lead a small, dedicated team and make a real difference within a vibrant, diverse inner-city community.

The role

As Community Engagement Manager, you’ll be an active ambassador for the organisation—raising awareness of its services, building strong relationships with residents and partner organisations, and leading initiatives that empower local people to participate and shape the community around them.

You’ll manage a small team of engagement staff and volunteers, oversee outreach and participation projects, and develop partnerships that enhance opportunities for local residents. A key focus will be increasing community reach, growing membership, and supporting user-led initiatives that reflect local needs and interests.

About you

We’re looking for a confident and experienced community engagement professional who:

• Has proven experience leading staff and volunteers to deliver community programmes.
• Understands the dynamics of engaging diverse inner-city communities through creative, inclusive approaches.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of engagement activities, ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Has experience supporting user-led initiatives and volunteer development.
• Brings excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Is comfortable working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
• Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please send your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Trust and Foundations Manager  £38,250 Full time remote

Are you passionate about securing funding that transforms girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and organised Trusts and Foundations Manager to maintain and expand our trusts and foundations portfolio at GFS. You'll lead the full fundraising lifecycle from prospect research and compelling application writing to grant management, reporting and stewardship, while embedding our fundraising strategy and building values-aligned partnerships. 

About Girls Friendly Society 

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

Why Join Us? 

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy: 

•  Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 
• Long service leave after two years 
• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 
• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.   
• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 
•  Annual EDI Learning Days 
• Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development 

 Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups. 

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process. 

Key Dates 

• Closing date:  Noon, Tuesday 4th November 2025 

• First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th November 2025 

• Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025 

Role purpose 

We are seeking an organised, data-driven, and creative Senior Individual Giving Officer to support the delivery of high-quality fundraising campaigns that inspire new and existing supporters to give. You will play a key role in developing excellent supporter and stewardship journeys that encourage repeat gifts and maximise supporter lifetime value.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging direct marketing campaigns across print, digital and email channels, with a particular focus on one-off appeals, regular donations, and incentivised giving products. 

Working closely with the Marketing & Campaigns Manager and Marketing & Communications Officer, you will develop audience-led supporter journeys, compelling fundraising copy, and test-and-learn approaches to build lasting supporter relationships and grow income for Southampton Hospitals Charity.  You will also support budgeting and performance reporting, analysing campaign results to inform and optimise future activity. 

Key tasks and responsibilities  

Campaign development and delivery 

• Work with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager to plan and deliver a calendar of direct marketing campaigns across print, email, and digital, focused on income generation and donor retention. 

• Work with the Marketing and Communications Officer to develop compelling, supporter-centred fundraising copy for appeals, donation forms, landing pages, emails, and stewardship content. 

• Coordinate campaign production, from creative briefing to print and fulfilment, working with suppliers, designers, and mailing house partners as needed. 

• Lead on campaign timelines and ensure activity is delivered on time and within budget. 

• Work with colleagues across the charity to gather impactful case studies and project updates for use in donor communications. 

• Manage and maintain campaign collateral such as templates, thank-you letters, and welcome packs, ensuring brand and message consistency. 

Supporter journeys & stewardship 

• Develop and implement supporter journeys for new and existing individual givers, ensuring timely and relevant follow-ups to donations. 

• Identify opportunities to improve retention and upgrade rates through targeted communications and segmentation.

• Ensure all donor touchpoints (e.g. donation forms, thank-you pages, emails) provide an excellent experience. 

• Collaborate with the Fundraising and Operation teams to ensure donor communications align with wider charity messaging. 

• Support fundraising campaigns with tailored communications for regular givers, lottery players, payroll givers, and one-off donors. 

• Provide outstanding donor stewardship to foster repeat support and promote additional giving opportunities, including legacy gifts. 

Data & insight 

• Work closely with Database & Insights Officer to segment data and analyse results to inform and feed into longer-term strategic plans to maximise donor lifetime value. 

• Regularly track and report on KPIs such as response rate, income, ROI, and donor retention. 

• Lead on A/B testing within appeals and digital communications, using results to optimise future campaigns. 

• Maintain accurate supporter data and adhere to GDPR, PECR, and fundraising best practices. 

• Act as a liaison between fundraising and marketing to ensure coordinated and effective campaigns. 

• Ensure all fundraising materials follow brand guidelines and ethical fundraising codes. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations and ensure full compliance with data protection laws, safeguarding donor confidentiality at all times. 

• Stay up to date with trends in individual giving and apply learning to test new ideas and improve performance. 

• Where needed, provide cover or collaborative support for Marketing and Communications Officer during periods of annual leave. 

• Actively engage in personal development and contribute to team learning, innovation, and the sharing of best practices. 

• Support the charity’s strategic direction by contributing to a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. 

Collaboration & compliance

• Act as a liaison between fundraising and marketing to ensure coordinated and effective campaigns. 

• Ensure all fundraising materials follow brand guidelines and ethical fundraising codes. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations and ensure full compliance with data protection laws, safeguarding donor confidentiality at all times. 

• Stay up to date with trends in individual giving and apply learning to test new ideas and improve performance. 

• Where needed, provide cover or collaborative support for Marketing and Communications Officer during periods of annual leave. 

• Actively engage in personal development and contribute to team learning, innovation, and the sharing of best practices. 

• Support the charity’s strategic direction by contributing to a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. 

Person specification 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience working in the charity or healthcare sector 

• An understanding of Individual Giving practices and techniques

• Experience delivering multi-channel fundraising or direct marketing campaigns 

• Familiarity with direct debit, regular giving or payroll giving programmes 

• Excellent copywriting and editing skills for fundraising appeals 

• Experience using CRM systems and data segmentation (Beacon preferred) 

• Ability to manage external suppliers, designers and/or printers 

• Understanding of GDPR, Fundraising Regulator guidance, and supporter consent 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Google Analytics) 

Skills, abilities, and behaviours 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines 

• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse large data to optimise future campaigns

• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team 

• Comfortable working collaboratively across departments 

• Empathy and understanding of supporter motivations and behaviour 

• Commitment to the values and goals of Southampton Hospitals Charit

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8LX; (some hybrid working will be possible)
Team: Marketing & Communications Team
Reports To: Head of Marketing & Communications

Salary: £26,523 per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time

All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, north of London, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world.
 

Role Overview

The Donor Relations Officer will be responsible for crafting compelling, donor-centred communications that strengthen long-term relationships with partners and supporters, deepen engagement and inspire giving. One of the main areas of responsibility will be to produce proposals and reports for stakeholders, especially strategic partners and donors. The postholder will work closely with the other members of the Marketing and Communications team, as well as collaborating with other departments within the college.  The ideal candidate will have proven experience of producing copy for fundraising and donor relations purposes, and will be a skilled storyteller who can translate the strategic objectives of the college into resonant narratives, understands donor motivations, and writes with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Stewardship Writing

• Develop persuasive and high-quality copy for multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, website, social media etc.)
• Write impact reports and stewardship letters that convey gratitude and demonstrate impact.
• Create case statements, proposals, and presentations for major donor and foundation audiences.
• Oversee the ongoing use of Donorfy CRM to ensure it functions in a way that optimises ANCC's efficiency and makes full use of its functionality; carry out system integrations as needed.

Storytelling & Content Development

• Interview students, alumni, partners, staff and donors to develop authentic, mission-driven stories.
• Adapt organizational content for various donor segments, ensuring a consistent voice and message.
• Collaborate within the Marketing & Communications team to pair copy with strong visuals, and input to other priority projects as required.

Editing & Quality Control

• Proofread and edit donor communications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the college ethos and brand guidelines.
• Maintain a consistent, donor-focused tone across all written materials.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Work closely with the members of the Marketing & Communications team to align donor messaging with campaign goals.
• Collaborate with other teams across the college including the Academic, Training and Finance Teams.
• Contribute to the development of content calendars and communication strategies.
• Track and analyse response rates and engagement to inform future copy.

· Fully participate in All Nations community activities when possible.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ professional writing experience, preferably in donor relations and fundraising communications.
• Proven ability to write clear, compelling, and engaging copy and marketing materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong interviewing, research, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent editing and proofreading abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship best practices and fundraising language.
• Experience of producing and tracking fundraising campaigns, tracking impact, reporting and lesson learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and engage cross-culturally.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team and wider organisational departments.
• Experience with CRM or donor database systems.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of direct response fundraising principles.
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital content best practices, and awareness of upcoming trends and changes in the sector, including best use of AI.
• Experience of working with Canva and other document editing software which pair visuals with text.
• A heart for Christian cross-cultural mission and commitment to the goals and ethos of All Nations Christian College.

Core Competencies

• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
• Empathy: Ability to write from the donor’s perspective, honouring their role in making impact possible.
• Creativity: Innovative in approach while respecting brand and voice consistency.
• Collaboration: Works well across teams and responds constructively to feedback.
• Deadline-Driven: Manages multiple projects efficiently while maintaining high quality.

Other Information

· There is a genuine requirement for this role to be filled by a committed Christian who is passionate about cross cultural mission and fully able to articulate the overall purpose as well as the detail of the College’s mission, from a personal faith basis.

· All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment, and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

· Located at Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire, UK.

· Working hours at college are 8.40am - 5.10pm. Occasional weekends and evenings will be required in this role eg for events

· Holiday: 30 days per annum (pro rata) plus 6 of the 8 bank holidays when they fall on a normal working day.

· Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits

§  Salary of £26,523 per annum
 

§  Employer pension contributions of 8%.  A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available.

§  Life Assurance of three times salary 
 

§  Employee Assistance Programme

§  30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year.

Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days on site.
 

The Charity and The Vision.

For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.  We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.

Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.

Role Mission.

I am here to lead Scotty’s outreach to bereaved military families — helping more people find, trust, and access our support by creating a visible, welcoming, and engaged community.

I am accountable for:

• Developing and delivering Scotty’s Outreach strategy, aligned with the charity’s long-term vision and growth targets.
• Leading the development of a new in-house team, ensuring strong performance, alignment, and support across all outreach activities.
• Achieving our beneficiary reach and engagement targets, including community growth, email sign-ups & engagement, social reach, and event/webinar attendance.
• Ensuring all outreach activity is sensitive, on-brand, and audience-focused, particularly in the context of bereavement and the military community.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Shape and deliver the Outreach strategy to engage bereaved military families across the UK, helping us to a) reach more bereaved families, and b) maintain regular engagement with those families.
• Lead and support the development of the Outreach squad as it grows.
• Plan and oversee delivery of digital and offline outreach activity, including social media, email marketing, website content, printed publications, and event promotion.
• Initially take responsibility for the delivery of outreach activity (except social media) until the squad grows.
• Ensure strong audience insight, segmentation, and tone of voice in all comms.
• Set and report on performance metrics to the CEO, SLT, and Trustees.
• Work closely with internal teams, especially our Service Delivery, to align comms and campaigns with our Programme goals, and to ensure we sensitively engaged with the bereaved military community.
• Uphold the Scotty’s tone and brand across all outreach activity — adapting to the needs of a sensitive, bereaved audience.

The 3-month goals for this role are:

• Build a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
• Finalise the Outreach strategy with the CEO, including key audience segments, platform focus, and performance metrics.
• Begin recruitment of the Outreach Squad (Social Media Exec to start, subject to funding confirmation).
• Produce and maintain a 90-day content and campaign plan, working closely with other teams.
• Establish baseline data for outreach KPIs and set up regular performance reporting.
• Picked up accountability for beneficiary marketing-related tools such as email, website, social etc.

The 6-month goals for this role are:

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of the Social Media Exec (TBC).
• Have created audience journeys and set up systems (CRM) to mirror them.
• Launch first targeted outreach campaigns focused on increasing awareness and sign-ups to services, particularly SMILES and SUPPORT programmes.
• Begin the repositioning journey for Scotty’s brand, working alongside PR & Comms and the CEO.
• Strengthen working relationships with Service Delivery to ensure handovers from outreach to support are smooth and consistent.
• Launched a regular programme of beneficiary focused comms including monthly email, annual magazine, daily social content.

The 9-month goals for this role are:

• Demonstrate progress against outreach KPIs (e.g. increased social reach, community email sign-ups, beneficiary engagement).
• Deliver a successful cycle of outreach to support 2+ SMILES or SUPPORT campaigns/events.
• Complete internal and external review of what’s working in outreach — optimise content, messaging, and tactics accordingly.
• Refine and relaunch Scotty’s beneficiary-facing email comms strategy to improve open and click-through rates.
• Begin developing a 12-month Outreach roadmap for Year 2, including content themes, campaign ideas, and team development needs.
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Skillset and Experiences Required:

Marked as D (Desirable) or E (Essential)

· Experience in leading marketing or engagement strategy - E

· Team leadership and people management experience - D

· Proven track record of delivering audience growth and engagement - E

· Strong understanding of digital channels (social, email, content) - E

· Experience working in a charity, community-focused or purpose-driven role - D

· Experience with campaign planning and performance reporting - E

· Ability to write and oversee content that is clear, warm, and sensitive - E

· Familiarity with bereavement support, the Armed Forces, or similar sectors - D

· Proficient in using data to inform strategy and optimise campaigns - E

· Comfortable working with autonomy and initiative in a remote environment - E

Additional Information

· The role may require occasional evening or weekend work

· Enhanced DBS check required

· Travel will be required to events and team training days

The Scotty’s Way

At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:  

1. Families Come First

2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP

3. Love What You Do

4. Remember, Every Day

Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.  

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.  

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

Finance Lead – Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA)

Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities?

Join Mencap as our Finance Lead – Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. 

About the Role

As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you’ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You’ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. 

Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. 

This role is a full time permanent position.There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. 

Key responsibilities include:

· Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning.

· Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions.

· Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk.

· Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions.

· Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant.

· Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system.

· Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials.

· Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations.

· Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development.

What You’ll Bring

· Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

· Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data.

· Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.

· Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others.

· Motivation to improve systems and processes.

· Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability.

Highly desirable:

· Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations.

· Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders.

· Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development.

· Salesforce and/or Power BI experience.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you!

Applications close on Sunday, 9th November. If you're interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin once suitable candidates are identified, and the advert may close early.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Department/School: Campaigns and Alumni Relations

Contract type: 12-month contact / Hybrid / Flexible options considered

Overview

The Campaigns and Alumni Relations Office (CAR) at the University of Sheffield is dedicated to inspiring alumni (former students) to make philanthropic gifts, as well as giving their time and expertise. A donation to the University of Sheffield can change lives, from supporting students in financial need to furthering world-leading research.

As part of CAR, the Individual Giving team encourages people to make gifts of up to £10,000 using a data-driven approach and a range of communication channels. We’re looking for a skilful communicator and project manager to join us.

The Individual Giving Manager will deliver a multi-channel fundraising strategy to encourage people to give at ‘mid-value’ level (£1,000-£10,000 each year) through direct mail and digital fundraising You’ll also support the wider team by project managing mass fundraising appeals that solicit gifts of all sizes by direct mail and email.

You’ll also be responsible for producing stewardship communications, including reports, that thank donors giving over £1,000.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver a multi-channel fundraising strategy to encourage people to give at ‘mid-value’ level (£1,000-£10,000 each year) through direct mail and digital fundraising.
• Manage and build an active portfolio of individuals capable of making mid-value gifts, engaging this group with tailored communications.
• Make direct asks for donations to priority projects at the University. Current appeals include student scholarships, student hardship funds and medical research.
• Project manage direct response fundraising appeals that ask for gifts at all levels (including cash gifts under £1,000 and regular gifts by direct debit) and ensure appeals deliver a strong return on investment.
• Across all fundraising activities, manage relationships with external and internal agencies and internal teams that support your work. Develop clear project plans and briefs, as well as ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Deliver against individual and shared fundraising targets to help the Individual Giving team raise up to £1 million ‘cash in’ per year.
• Ensure ‘mid-value’ donors are stewarded through a programme of activities, including reports, that demonstrate the impact of their support and inspire repeat giving.
• Utilise data insight and audience knowledge to segment and personalise communications for priority groups, including preparing spreadsheets of data for appeals. 
• Work closely with other fundraisers within CAR to move individuals through the donation pipeline in order to grow and uplift gifts.
• Ensure that gifts are solicited and accepted in line with the University’s ethical policies.
• Maintain accurate records of relationships and ensure information gathered is available to other members of Campaigns & Alumni Relations.
• Stay on top of best practice in fundraising and promote excellence in fundraising  across the CAR office.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Experience in fundraising, direct response marketing or creative communications (assessed at application / interview)
• Knowledge of the principles of fundraising and a genuine belief in the transformative power of philanthropy in Higher Education (assessed at application / interview)
• Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade with highly developed written and verbal communication skills (assessed at application / interview)
• Experience working with external and internal stakeholders, to deliver print communications (assessed at application / interview)
• Experience and success in managing delivery of creative content and engagement touchpoints (assessed at application / interview / task)
• Ability to deliver an outstanding donor experience whilst acting as an ambassador for the University (assessed at application / interview)
• An understanding of the importance of audience segmentation and the ability to manipulate data in order to deliver personalised appeals (assessed at application / interview)
• Demonstrate the highest level of diplomacy, discretion and integrity when dealing with all aspects of fundraising (assessed at application / interview)
• Ability to deploy a range of fundraising methods to solicit donations as well as thank donors (e.g. direct mail and  email) (assessed at application / interview / task)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, produce clear briefs, delegate tasks and meet deadlines (assessed at application / interview)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of line management or coaching other staff members, including delegating tasks and providing feedback (assessed at application / interview)
• Experience of working with customer relationship databases (CRM) such as Raiser’s Edge (assessed at application)

Further Information

Grade: 7

Salary: £38,784 - £47,389 per annum

Work arrangement: Full-time

Line manager: Head of Individual Giving

Direct reports: Fundraising Assistant

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place the week commending 24th November. This will consist of an interview and task. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 17th November, an exact date will be confirmed soon.

How to apply

You must apply through the University of Sheffield's job site. For formal enquiries about this role, please click through to the University's website for contact details.

Fundraising Manager

Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As the Fundraising Manager for Behind Closed Doors, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, mission and values. This is an exciting and varied role with an opportunity for the post-holder to put their own stamp on it. As our Fundraising Manager, you will build on existing relationships with individual donors, community groups and corporate partners, as well as seeking new opportunities.

This role would best suit a creative and strategic mind who enjoys building relationships and inspiring others towards a united vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team; line managing the Training and Development Coordinator, working within the senior management team and reporting to the CEO. 

Please download the recruitment pack for full details.

To apply for this position, you will need a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and organisation, and how you meet the criteria laid out in the person specification. You can apply via CharityJob, or return both documents by Thursday 27th November via email with the reference ‘Fundraising Manager’ in the subject line.

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025, and will consist of a brief presentation and competency-based questions.

Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.

Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

Title:Corporate Fundraising Manager

Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager 

Location: Hybrid, working from home and our office based in West London

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch break

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card

Closing Date: 31st October 2025. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Job Summary 

Working with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role supports high-value corporate partnerships through engagement, stewardship, and identifying new opportunities aligned with the charity’s goals. This newly established role in the income team reflects the growth of MHI’s partnerships and offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious corporate fundraiser with a passion for digital mental health. MHI is at a pivotal point in its development, having experienced significant growth since launching in 2017. Over the past 18 months, a primary focus has been on cultivating several major partners to support our core services (Shout and The Mix) and the development of three new digital mental health products. We are now looking to focus on these key partners, while expanding our portfolio of new opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support with high value corporate partnerships, including the delivery of employee engagement activities and communications, fundraising events and challenges
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship and identifying and maximising opportunities for wider engagement
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to steward and engage partners and prospects, including thought leadership, communications, events, volunteering and fundraising activities
• Support with business development, utilising Salesforce, Pearlfinders and LinkedIn to identify and track opportunities
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager to create proposals, offers and presentations for new and existing partners
• Manage team administration, including merchandise orders
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships, keeping key contacts updated and ensuring partnership renewals
• Work with Commissioned Partnerships and Trust and Foundations colleagues to identify cross and upsell opportunities
• Work with the Public Fundraising team to promote challenge events and identify opportunities for our corporate partners
• Collaborate with internal teams - including Public Fundraising, Commissioned Partnerships, Trusts and Foundations, Data Insights, Clinical, Marketing, Volunteer, and Finance - to coordinate engagement, insights, assets, and timely communications.
• Build relationships with new potential corporate prospects for 2025 to 2028 income opportunities.
• Build relationships with counterparts of other third sector charitable organisations who MHI may work closely with for partnership opportunities.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with and contributing to the development of best practice in ways of working
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care
• At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equalities and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for all.
• To actively participate in regular team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the MHI activities.
• Willingness to work flexibly in approach to work and/or work time requirements.
• A commitment to personal development around working requirements which will include attending training courses.

Person Specification

Essential

• 3+ years working with corporate partners, including building at least one new large corporate partnership
• 3+ years experience of working on community fundraising projects with the charity or through a corporate partner
• Experience of being highly organised, managing multifaceted partnerships in a charity setting, covering multiple projects and teams, and including reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with varying audiences, including corporate partners
• A strong interest in mental health and in data and technology, and an understanding of corporate partnership opportunities for the sector

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce or equivalent CRM.
• Experience of both face to face and virtual stakeholder meetings with high value corporate funders
• Experience of building employee and/or community fundraising events and opportunities

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. 

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.

About Girls Friendly Society

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.   

Why Join Us?

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:

• Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 

• Long service leave after two years 

• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 

• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.   

• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Season ticket loan 

• Annual EDI Learning Days 

• Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.

Key Dates

· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025

· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025

·       Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Are you an imaginative and inspirational team player with a passion for engaging and effective fundraising and an interest in the arts? As Development Manager for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall you will take the lead role in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy and growing our charitable income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship.

A natural people person and confident communicator you will build relationships with key funding partners and donors to identify the most impactful fundraising opportunities and maximise returns.

You will collaborate with departments across the organisation to understand their fundraising needs crafting creative and compelling propositions that support our vision: ensuring everyone in our communities experiences the transformational power of the performing arts. 

Working closely with the Leadership Team, with responsibility for two Development Officers, you will: 

Fundraising Management and Development

• Review the fundraising strategy to achieve the agreed annual fundraising targets;
•  Act as a lead ambassador for fundraising across the organisation;
•  Engage key funding partners and donors to build long-term relationships;
• Identify/manage fundraising campaigns, creating impactful storytelling for supporter engagement;
• Lead high-value fundraising bids nurturing relationships to ensure the best outcomes. 

Individual Giving

• Develop and manage the individual giving schemes and major donor fundraising in support of cultural programmes;
• Implement a legacy giving scheme, working across departments to create support material and identify communication channels;
• Collaborate with the Director and Board to build a major donor pipeline;
• Grow the donor base and average gift size through communications, events, and stewardship;
• Liaise with the Development Officer, Marketing and Box Office, Director and Programming team, and Learning & Engagement to effectively promote and manage individual giving and supporters;
• Maximise Gift Aid income and promote tax-effective giving.

Trusts & Foundations

• Develop and manage PTCH’s Trusts & Foundations pipeline for cultural programming and Learning & Engagement projects;
•  Research/identify a wide range of income sources to increase the number of funders and grant size;
• Oversee the database, maintaining accurate records to plan and prioritise funding applications;
• Work with the Director, Programming,Head of Learning & Engagement and others to devise high-quality applications and cases for support;
• Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate funder reports in collaboration with relevant teams;
• Nurture relationships with Trusts & Foundations contacts. 

Corporate Sponsorship

• Review the sponsorship offering and create a pitch pack for prospective partners;
• Proactively seek company partnerships and increase sponsor numbers and fees;
• Collaborate across departments to identify projects with sponsorship potential.

Person Specification

• Experience in the charity sector, ideally in an arts or cultural environment;
• Team player;
• Outstanding communicator and persuasive storyteller;
• Enthousiastic about new fundraising opportunities and sector trends.

Essential:

• Experience in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy for a similar-sized organisation;
• Proven track record of raising at least £250,000 annually through Trusts & Foundations and individual giving;
• Thorough understanding of the arts fundraising landscape;
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and budget management skills, with the ability to motivate others and deliver against deadlines/targets;
• Experience in developing relationships with partners, major donors and individual supporters;
• Proficiency in accurate fundraising income forecasting ROI assessment.

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information. 

In this exciting role you will work within the small Communciations & Fundraising Team to maximise income generation from individual givers through your ability to manage outstanding supporter care, accurate database management and targeted marketing via email, post, and social media.

You will hold key responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of all our fundraising and marketing data and be responsible for ensuring the correct targeting of all marketing approaches. You will work closely with, and in support of all other members of the Fundraising and Communications teams. If you have experience of managing volunteers, all the better.

You will conduct and present excellent analysis on all marketing activity with clear recommendations for improvements to fundraising communications alongside donor/donation and database management.

Using your CRM and database knowledge, you can play a key role in the management of donor management but also the wider data support for the charity. it is an exciting time at Doctors of the World, with a diverse portfolio of projects supporting those who are excluded from health in the UK. 

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave per annum (addtional days off for birthday, volunteering and religous festivals).
• Active Flexible Working Policy.
• Employer pension contribution scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye testing
• Blue Light Card membership