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Email Marketing Officer at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Full Time, Permanent
Location: Chelsea, London UK with a minimum of one day a month in Sutton
Hybrid Working: 40% of time in Chelsea/Sutton office, London UK
£28-32k DOE
About the Role
The Email Marketing Officer role is key to our supporter communications. You will work across teams to deliver our email programme, building high-quality, personalised campaigns and engaging content using your copywriting skills. This is a varied role requiring a motivated, organised, and collaborative approach to champion engagement and a data-driven strategy.
Why Join Us?
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The Marketing and Digital team are a creative and supportive team, responsible for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity website, email, social channels, brand building, paid advertising and more. This is an exciting time to join our growing Marketing and Digital team as we shape and improve the charity's brand building and digital approach. The Charity is also committed to its biggest fundraising appeal to date, for a new major development project in Chelsea.
Working for us offers you a rewarding career and the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.
What you'll be working on:
- You'll support the team with the end-to-end delivery of marketing, stewardship, transactional and automated email campaigns.
- You'll create engaging content and brand-aligned creative assets, using strong copywriting and data insights.
- You'll act as a champion for email best practices, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- You'll continuously develop and improve personalised user journeys to boost supporter engagement.
- You'll analyse email effectiveness using analytics (CRM, Google Analytics) and manage the email testing plan.
- You'll proactively collaborate with internal teams to share insights and ensure seamless, high-quality supporter communications.
This job is for you if…
- you have experience using an ESP such as Adestra or Mailchimp and ability to quickly pick up new digital tools and software
- you have knowledge and understanding of the principles of email marketing best practice
- you have excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail and a strong command of the English language
- you have the ability to communicate, collaborate and build good working relationships
- you have strong organisational skills, ability to work proactively and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working, with 40% of time spent in our Chelsea, London office and a minimum of one day a month in Sutton.
- 37.5 hrs a week, with flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the blue light discount scheme
- Range of wellbeing initiatives
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please click 'Apply' and submit your CV and cover letter.
- Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 3 November 2025
- Interviews: 11 & 13 November 2025 (in person)
- Role starts: 5 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Web and Application Developer
Are you a skilful coder who takes pride in the unseen work that helps your colleagues succeed and delights web users? Do you want to use your technological technique for good in the world?
• Permanent, full-time post, 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford
• Starting salary of circa £37,500 a year depending on experience, and a generous pension contribution of up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We encourage applications from women and/or individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.
Your role
You will be an integral part of a busy, professional and customer service focused Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team, with a strong culture of providing tools for staff to do their job well and to optimise business processes. You will develop, build and maintain internal applications for local and remote users, especially helping colleagues to make the most of the Access ThankQ CRM database and supporting the finance and HR teams. You will also work closely with fundraising and communications colleagues to develop and support the public CMS website.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
There are opportunities to learn, pray and participate in mission (outside of your job remit) through all staff days, meeting our people in mission and taking part in events, as well as regular opportunities for spiritual reflection, worship and prayer together and an annual retreat day.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have significant experience in web technology and in the development of secure web-based database systems using PHP – together with MSSQL Server/MySQL/MariaDB databases. You will also have recent experience of managing and developing websites using WordPress. You will be able to demonstrate your skills with a variety of web and database technologies as well as show your ability to learn new technologies as required. You will need to be patient, calm and approachable, as well as a good team worker.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims and values of CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 5th November 2025 in CMS House.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via or website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re Hiring: Corporate and Philanthropy Fundraising Manager
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £40,000
Apply by: Monday 27th April 2025
Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.
With an annual income of £3 million, we have ambitious plans to double our income by 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.
Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.
In this pivotal role, you’ll:
✨Develop and grow relationship building and stewardship strategies and programmes for existing business and major donor supporters.
✨ Manage existing corporate relationships and major donors with a view to deepen engagement and develop levels of support.
✨ Grow and sustainably increase income from existing corporate partners and major donors.
✨Use the charity’s CRM to manage relationships and record key information.
✨ Develop a strategy and programme for identifying and securing the support of new businesses and potential major donors.
✨ Implement the strategy by proactively identifying, approaching and securing new corporate relationships in line with the Charity’s corporate and philanthropy strategy.
✨Create and deliver compelling proposals and pitches to prospective new corporate and major donor supporters.
✨Manage the pipeline through the charity’s CRM and record/update key information as required.
✨ Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.
✨ Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each other’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives.
✨ Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
✨ Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.
✨ Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.
✨ Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations.
✨ Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
✨ Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
✨ Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.
✨Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
✨Provide practical and person coaching support to the Legacy and Trusts & Foundations fundraisers.
✨ Ensure there is a continual culture and focus on learning and development and wellbeing.
You bring:
✅ Proven experience in corporate account management of corporate partners.
✅ Strong track record of delivering income growth and a demonstrable commercial mindset.
✅ Excellent stakeholder management skills.
✅ Excellent communication and presentation skills.
✅ Passion for the charity sector and a commitment to Cerebra’s mission, culture and values.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, company sick pay, organisational membership of Fundraising Everywhere learning and development platform and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.
To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.
Interviews:
- Online (Teams): Week commencing 3rd November 2025
- 2nd Stage: Week commencing 10th November 2025
Join us in creating a better world for children with neurological conditions. Let’s do something extraordinary—together.
We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
About us:
At St George's Hospital Charity, we're dedicated to making a difference in our hospitals and the communities we serve. Everything we do is framed by a commitment to improve the support we can provide to patients, staff and visitors who use our hospitals in the local communities across Southwest London, Surrey and Sussex. Every year, we transform hospital spaces, provide life-saving equipment, champion pioneering research and fund projects that support our NHS staff to perform at their best. We're looking for an ambitious fundraising professional to join our team and be part of the next stage in our charity's development.
About the role:
We're looking for an Individual Giving Manager who will lead the charity’s individual giving programme during an exciting period of growth. You will deliver key activities aimed at building our profile, donor base and unrestricted income in line with our strategic objectives. This will be achieved through the delivery and strategic development of warm and cold cash acquisition, a face-to-face regular giving programme, effective retention strategies and initiatives that will build our contactable base of supporters. This role will also be responsible for the development of our gifts in wills programme, including creating marketing campaigns and materials to grow gifts in wills income. The role is involved in both strategic planning and implementation.
This role is a unique opportunity to double income from individual giving and be an integral member of a hardworking, friendly and passionate team. It would be suitable for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career with experience across a range of individual giving income streams, preferably including cash appeals, regular giving, face-to-face and lottery, with proven success in contributing to income growth across a diverse portfolio. You will see firsthand the difference you make every day to 10,000 hardworking NHS staff and 1million + patients accessing St George’s NHS Trust.
Our staff benefits:
- Pension: contribute 3% of your pre-tax monthly salary and we add an additional 6% to your contribution
- Wellness days: you are entitled to two paid wellness days to focus on your wellbeing.
- Training and development: One-day (pro rata) per month to focus on your personal training and development
- Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday/year plus 8 bank holidays. This increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of an additional five days. This is on a pro rata basis.
- Enhanced maternity pay: Qualifying employees are eligible for enhanced maternity pay, calculated based on their current salary, after completing 52 weeks of employment.
- Extended time off: Employees with at least two years’ service can take between 4 to 6 weeks off unpaid for activities such as travelling, studying, pursuing hobbies or caring for an independent.
- Shared parental leave: This lets parents share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay after the birth or adoption of a child.
- Season ticket loan: spread the cost of your commute with our season ticket loan.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Our health assured EAP offers confidential support and advice on a range of personal and professional areas including mental health, financial concerns and wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application before the closing date
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
F6IT helps children and young people, aged 0-25, with additional needs and disabilities-and their families- get active, connect and have fun.
We offer accessible and inclusive fitness, clubs, leisure activities and support that break down barriers, reduce isolation and boost physical and mental well being.
About Our Role
You will contribute to the strategic direction of F6IT ensuring we achieve our vision where disabled children and young adults and with their families and friends can together and inclusively, enjoy a rewarding life which is fun, beneficial and above all fulfilling.
As the Fundraising Manager you will work to maximise the available funding, income generation and activities for the work of F6IT.
- You will work with the CEO/Trustees to develop and deliver a targeted and strategic programme for Trusts, Grants, and Fundraising to secure long-term income.
- Develop, write and deliver high quality tailored and persuasive applications and proposals for funding in line with F6IT's strategic objectives.
- Prepare regular up to date funding reports for the CEO, Trustees and wider F6IT team.
- Plan and support delivery of F6IT's Funding activities.
- Identify new Corporate Supporters and Partnerships.
- Essential experience and skills - Track record of income generation accross one or more income. streams,strong organisational and communication skills, solid IT and Computer skills.
- This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services.
This Post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services
Actively Interviewing
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!
At The Living Room, we believe recovery is possible for everyone.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to break the cycle of addiction and help people rebuild their lives.
For over 20 years, we’ve supported individuals and families across Hertfordshire through free group therapy and recovery programmes that change lives every day.
If you’re a passionate fundraiser and communicator who wants your work to make a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to join a dedicated, compassionate team making a real community impact.
About the Role
As Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead our income generation and communications strategy, helping secure sustainable funding and raise awareness of our vital work.
This is a key senior role within our leadership team — you’ll shape the direction of our fundraising efforts, build strong partnerships, and lead a talented team to tell our story in compelling ways. Your work will directly enable us to continue providing free, life-saving addiction recovery support to those who need it most.
What You’ll Be Working On
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Developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising strategy across trusts, grants, individuals, and tenders.
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Building strong, lasting relationships with funders, donors, community partners, and commissioners.
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Researching and writing persuasive funding bids and reports to secure and sustain income.
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Overseeing all marketing and communications activities, from digital campaigns to brand storytelling.
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Managing and mentoring the Marketing & Communications Officer, Community Partnerships Officer, and volunteers.
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Ensuring consistent, high-quality representation of The Living Room’s brand across all channels.
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Championing innovation — using digital tools and AI to strengthen engagement and efficiency.
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Upholding our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in everything you do.
This Job Is for You If...
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You’re an experienced fundraiser or marketing professional who’s passionate about creating social impact.
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You excel at building relationships and can inspire others to support a powerful cause.
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You have strong writing and storytelling skills, able to craft compelling bids and campaigns.
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You enjoy leading and developing others, fostering a collaborative and motivated team culture.
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You’re strategic, creative, and results-focused — equally comfortable with planning and hands-on delivery.
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You’re confident using digital and AI tools to enhance fundraising and communications.
Why Work With Us?
At The Living Room, you’ll join a supportive, values-driven organisation where compassion, integrity, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a small charity with a big impact — flexible, forward-thinking, and committed to empowering both clients and staff to thrive.
Benefits include:
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Hybrid working (Stevenage Hub and remote flexibility)
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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A culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Variety, the Children's Charity is excited to recruit for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the fundraising team as we launch a new multi-year partnership in January 2026. This role is a new position to support our ambitious growth to deliver award winning partnerships and raise money from corporate partners across the Northeast region. This key role on our team will ensure our work to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people continues across the UK.
You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we are launching a three-year strategy to drive growth with lots of new fundraising plans in place alongside a great team and a new Director of Fundraising. You will have a large partnership in the property sector to manage, and with your experience you will develop new partners in the Northeast of England, ensuring we maximise leads and introductions. You will play an important role in our collaborative and high-performing team to deliver the partnership strategy.
ABOUT VARIETY
There are 1.8m children living with disabilities in the UK with 600,000 children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Lead account management of a large national corporate partnership, delivering a six-figure fundraising target and giving first class stewardship to ensure engagement with all staff across multiple sites in the UK
● Develop engaging marketing and communications for the partnership and develop new business materials for their suppliers and customers, to get them involved in the partnership
● Travel across regional offices for fundraising and volunteering, engaging staff and working with our beneficiary schools on engagement events
● Write and deliver quarterly impact reporting, making presentations at head office with partnership updates
● Track income and expenditure for the partnership
● Develop new business by introductions from the partnership and also work across the Northwest to develop new leads for the corporate fundraising pipeline
● Plan volunteering days for corporate partners, coordinating with our school’s network, sending briefs and attending some events to ensure smooth coordination
● Attending regular partnership meetings and keeping all account plans up to date utilising our CRM system Salesforce
● Attend Variety fundraising and awareness events representing the charity and speaking confidently about our work
● Collaborate with the programmes team to plan partner Sunshine Coach presentations, Great Days Out, and visits to partner schools
● Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising strategy
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Two years’ experience working on a charity fundraising team
• Experience managing corporate partnerships at a national level
• Experience of excellent donor stewardship
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum
Location: Remote working (must be in the Northeast area) (with 2-4 days per month working from a corporate partner office in Newcastle)
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday added for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Employer Pension contributions of 7% (Employee 2%), Life Assurance scheme of 4 x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, Medicash scheme.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Thursday, 6 November at 5pm with first round interviews taking place week commencing 10 November and second round of interviews on 17 November 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking to develop your fundraising career and learn all aspects of the fundraising mix? We are promoting our current Fundraising Officer, so need a new one!
The ME Association is dedicated to supporting people affected by ME/ CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). We fund biomedical research, campaign for change and provide a wide range of support services to help those with ME/CFS.
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding to help people with ME/ CFS. You can make a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives.
We are looking for someone who
- has experience of fundraising ideally in community or challenge event fundraising
- has excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of building strong relationships
- Is an open and friendly person who takes pride in being a positive change in the world
- has excellent project management and time management skills
- has experience of delivering against targets
- has a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance
- has used Raisers Edge or equivalent fundraising database
- has a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and is able to quickly adapt to new technologies
You will be responsible for:
- Providing a high standard of stewardship for supporters, nurturing existing supporters, thanking donors, and supporting charity events, such as our supporter reception.
- Developing our charity fundraising appeals
- Developing and promoting the challenge events portfolio.
- Keeping the fundraising pages updated, helping to design and produce fundraising materials (flyers and fundraising packs).
- You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Development Manager and will be required to support the wider Communications team where needed with additional fundraising activities.
This position is home-based with occasional travel for fundraising events.
Initially a 12 month contract, but with the possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.
A driving license isn’t essential. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events.
The successful candidate will be IT literate, an excellent communicator, highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
A background in fundraising is required, although this could be from intern or voluntary work. An understanding of ME/CFS is desirable.
A bit more about the role....
Stewardship
- Monitoring the fundraising inbox, acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers.
- Developing individual giving income through enhanced communications, great stewardship and supporting on fundraising appeals.
- Nurturing our regular givers and looking for ways to grow our regular-giving donor base.
- Completing thanking processes efficiently for donations.
- Developing and managing tools and resources to support fundraising events such as sending out t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs when requested.
- Liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials to advertise events through the website and social media channels to increase engagement.
Administration
- Keeping accurate records of all prospect and supporter interactions on our CRM system, Raisers Edge NXT.
- Optimising fundraising and donation opportunities at key charity events, researching and recording information.
- Supporting the Fundraising and Development Manager as and when needed.
- Working with colleagues across, communications and services teams to ensure a smooth flow of information to support fundraising promotion and engagement.
What happens next
If you are interested in applying, send your CV and a covering letter via Charity Job
Covering letters should be a maximum of one A4 side and give examples of:
- experience of fundraising
- building strong relationships
- project management skills
- delivering against targets
- using CRM databases
Interviews with successful applicants will be held online.
This post and final appointment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Good luck!
Jim Morrison
Fundraising and Development Manager
The ME Association
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid (once a week)
Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £23,165.81 (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a passionate and organised People & Engagement Coordinator to help shape a magical, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture. You will be the first point of contact to support recruitment, onboarding, internal communications, and engagement initiatives, working closely with the People Team and line managers.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you can take ownership of key activities across the employee lifecycle, contribute to policy development, and help embed our values and behaviours across the organisation. If you are proactive, people-focused, and excited to make a difference in a values-led charity, we would love to hear from you!
Core Purpose
As the People & Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting Make-A-Wish UK's workplace culture. Working closely with the People Team and line managers, you will help create a magical, inclusive, and inspiring environment where employees feel empowered to do their best for wish children, volunteers, and supporters.
You will take ownership of key activities across the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to engagement and internal communications, while also supporting broader HR operations, policy development, and value led initiatives. Through your work, you will contribute directly to the delivery of Goal 3 of Make-A-Wish UK's strategy, helping embed our values and behaviours to strengthen our organisational culture.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR certification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a People/HR function.
• A basic understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and safeguarding practices.
• Experience using HR systems (e.g. Hi Bob or similar) and general IT platforms (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting internal communications or coordinating team events.
• Familiarity with employee engagement tools (e.g. Culture Amp, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Forms).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in contributing to a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Confidence in coordinating organisation-wide events or supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment campaigns or supporting hiring across different departments.
• Ability to work flexibly and support cross-team collaboration when needed.
General Duties
- Act as the first point of contact for general People queries, responding to emails and direct messages in line with SLA’s with advice aligned to employment legislation and internal policies.
- Participate in organisational meetings and contribute to cross-functional collaboration.
- Support wider organisational initiatives, including answering phones and assisting other teams as needed.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably expected at this level.
- Contribute to and engage with People Team meetings to ensure smooth communication within the team.
Internal Policies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Make-A-Wish UK’s internal policies, including conduct, leave, wellbeing, and performance.
- Assist the Head of People and People Business Partner in reviewing and updating policies.
- Ensure consistent application of policies across the organisation, escalating complex queries appropriately.
Human Resources Information System
- Maintain and update the HRIS (Hi Bob) and personnel files in compliance with GDPR and Right to Work legislation.
- Accurately process leave and absence records, collecting relevant documentation such as fit notes.
- Generate reports for the People Team and SLT as required.
- Support monthly payroll updates and documentation.
- Answer any system-based queries that employees have or escalate where appropriate.
MAW Values and Behaviours
- Challenge behaviours that do not align with Make-A-Wish values and behaviour framework.
- Actively promote and role-model MAW values and behaviours.
- Support initiatives that embed values and drive cultural change.
Employee Lifecycle
- Own onboarding and offboarding processes including DBS checks, IT setup, and referencing.
- Ensure timely delivery of birthday and work anniversary gifts.
- Draft and send people-related letters including those for ER cases.
- Support with adding new occupational health referrals to the provider
- Update all inhouse trackers daily to ensure they are always up to date.
Internal Engagement & Communications
- Plan and deliver internal events focused on wellbeing, EDI, learning & development, and social engagement.
- Contribute to the bi-weekly employee newsletter and other internal communications.
- Maintain and promote resources and platforms supporting employee wellbeing and learning.
- Support engagement surveys and feedback initiatives.
- Lead logistics and planning for internal events such as town halls, symposiums, and team socials.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure events reflect organisational values and strategic goals.
- Manage event calendars and communications to maximise engagement.
- Ensure letters sent to the Hub are dealt with in a timely manner and filled appropriately.
Payroll
- Assist the People Business Partner in ensuring accurate documentation for payroll changes are submitted and tracked each month.
- Produce Letters for key payroll changes on an organisation level as well as confirmations for matters that affect payroll such as parental leave etc.
Recruitment
- Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including posting roles, liaising with managers, and coordinating interviews.
- Take ownership on recruitment campaigns and ensure that managers follow the correct processes consistently.
- Provide managers with recruitment documentation and guidance aligned with best practices.
- Communicate outcomes to candidates promptly and professionally.
- Ensure all recruitment documentation is complete and stored appropriately.
- Respond to queries from the jobs inbox related to recruitment campaigns.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) to join our collaborative Individual Giving team.
As an Individual Giving Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel campaigns designed to recruit new supporters and the ongoing supporter stewardship of these new donors. You’ll manage acquisition activity across products including cash giving, lottery, and regular giving, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets.
You’ll be responsible for the creative development of campaign assets, day-to-day agency collaboration, and the ongoing optimisation of supporter stewardship communications. From planning and reporting to evaluating impact, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we acquire new donors and retain our supporters.
About You
You’re confident in managing campaigns with track record of delivering successful multi-channel fundraising campaigns that drive supporter growth. You bring excellent project and budget management skills, analytical thinking, strong reporting and evaluation capabilities and think supporter-first.
You’re experienced in working across channels including email, social media, telephone fundraising and print, and you know how to use insight to shape compelling supporter journeys. You’re a collaborative team member, able to manage internal stakeholders and external suppliers with ease, and you thrive in an environment where attention to detail and strategic focus are key.
About the Team
You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.
We work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external agencies to deliver campaigns that make a real impact. You’ll be supported by a team that values innovation, shares learnings, and celebrates success—while always keeping our supporters at the heart of what we do.
Please see the Job Description below for more detail about this exciting role.
The detail
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract
- Closing Date: 26th October 2025
Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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External Affairs Manager
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
A leading UK media organisation is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to join its Communications team. This not-for-profit body plays a pivotal role in ensuring that high-quality, accessible television continues to thrive in the UK, working closely with major stakeholders across broadcasting, government, and industry.
The Role
The External Affairs Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering a strategic engagement programme that champions the organisation’s mission and influence. You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders — from policymakers and parliamentarians to industry bodies and consumer groups — while ensuring consistent and impactful communication of the organisation’s priorities.
This is a varied and visible role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, particularly around stakeholder engagement, event management, and policy advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the organisation’s annual stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Map and manage key relationships across government, parliament, policy, and industry.
- Create and maintain high-quality materials, such as briefings, correspondence, and presentations.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of major industry and parliamentary events.
- Monitor and analyse relevant policy, political, and media developments.
- Manage relationships with external public affairs partners and agencies.
About You
We’re looking for a confident communicator and relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the UK political and media environment. You’ll be comfortable operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in delivery.
You will bring:
- Experience in communications, stakeholder relations, public affairs, or policy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- Strong understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
- Proven ability to plan and manage stakeholder engagement programmes.
- Experience delivering successful events and campaigns.
- Collaborative working style with sound judgement and professionalism.
Why Join
This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a clear public purpose. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment, influencing key conversations across the media and policy landscape while contributing to something that reaches millions across the UK.
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an ambitious senior fundraiser, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure major gifts, to join our UK Major Giving team and significantly increase our income from high-net-worth individuals, in order to support the people we serve.
You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, create an impact in a crucial area of fundraising for our organisation’s future, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.
If you are a skilled relationship-builder with a track record of raising significant major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and a strategic mindset, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we are looking for a new strategic direction in securing relationships with and income from high-net-worth individuals.
The Philanthropy Specialist at Humanity & Inclusion UK is a new senior fundraising position with responsibility for planning, identifying, cultivating, and managing major donor relationships to secure significant funding, in line with the new global Major Giving Strategy 2026 - 2030.
The purpose of the post is to:
· Develop and deliver HI UK’s strategy for high-net-worth individuals.
· Lead on the new Capital Campaign, 2026-2030, for HI UK.
· Work closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to develop high-value philanthropic partnerships and ensure sustained, long-term support.
· Secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major donors.
· Develop your own prospect pipeline and provide excellent cultivation of your prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.
· Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.
· Report to and collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of your own ambitious philanthropy strategy for HI UK, in line with UK and Federation priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships
You will have responsibility for developing a new strategy for high-net-worth individual support and you will lead the delivery of this strategy to secure high-value philanthropic partnerships under the responsibility of the Global Specialist in Major Giving.
Capital Campaign
Our new Capital Campaign will be an invaluable tool for you in developing funding from high-net-worth individuals in the UK. You will lead on its launch and recruit a Campaign Committee, stewarding them to deliver results.
Relationship Management
You will lead on the development and stewardship of long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations.
Income Growth
You will drive the growth of an existing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and develop this pipeline with new supporters from our individual giving stream and philanthropists who are new to HI, to secure significant gifts.
Collaboration
You will work closely with HI's Global Specialist in Major Giving, HI UK Trustees, our Federal Major Giving team, and international colleagues, to develop compelling proposals and provide timely impact reporting.
Stewardship
You will ensure exceptional donor stewardship and provide a high-quality experience for supporters at every stage of engagement.
Cultivation events
You will initiate and run high quality cultivation events for your donors and prospects, to form part of their stewardship journey.
Data Management
You will accurately manage donor records, communications, and reporting through our CRM.
Other duties
· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.
· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.
· Keep up-to-date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.
· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.
Equal Opportunities Policy
HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.
Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.




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Development Assistant
Salary: £23,400 - £26,500
Contract Type: Permanent
The Edinburgh International Festival is seeking a motivated and curious team-player to join us as Development Assistant. The Development Assistant underpins the important work of the Development Department which raises crucial funds to help the Festival present an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.
The Role
The Development Assistant underpins the important work of the Development Department to raise funds from private funders, including individuals, trusts & foundations, corporate partners, and international funders. The Development Assistant directly supports the Director of Development and works across the Development department, providing strong and proactive organisational and administrative support. This includes close working relationships across the Festival, particularly with colleagues in Finance and Box Office, to help Festival supporters, donors and partners have an exceptional experience.
With supervision from the Director of Development and support from the Heads of Philanthropy, Partnerships, and Events, you will have a hand in everything the department does—organising and hosting events, maintaining accurate financial and data records, providing extraordinary donor stewardship, and contributing to strategic aims and objectives. The ideal candidate will:
- Be curious, creative, and collaborative
- Have extraordinary organisational and time-management skills
- Be a confident communicator
- Have a passion for the arts and eagerness to develop a career in fundraising
Closing date for applications: 09.00 on Monday 27th October
Interviews will be 29 and 31 October at The Hub in Edinburgh.
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland. Registered charity number SC004694.
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We are excited to be recruiting a Grants and Funds Engagement Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Charity, you’ll play a key role in delivering our bold three-year strategy, driving meaningful impact for patients, their families and staff by managing our evolving grants programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity at a crucial stage in its development. As part of our team, you’ll help shape how we fund projects, communicate their impact, and uncover unmet needs that will inform future fundraising appeals and strategic priorities.
We’re looking for someone who is flexible, proactive, and ready to get involved in a variety of tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently juggle multiple priorities, we would love to hear from you.
You will oversee our Special Purpose Fund (SPF) portfolio, working closely with staff teams to help shape and deliver high-impact projects, ensuring funds are used effectively and in line with organisational priorities and guidance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You will lead on strengthening our grants processes and systems, and work collaboratively with colleagues across Charity Finance, Fund Advisors, Divisional Directors, and the wider team to ensure funds make a real difference where they are needed most.
A key part of this role involves working in partnership with St George’s Hospital Charity on joint funding opportunities and shared initiatives across our hospital group.
This role will deputise for the Head of Charity when required and represent the Charity across all areas, not limited to Grants. You will be ready to step up and take on broader responsibilities as needed.
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If you are an experienced, organised and responsive administrative professional our exciting Governance Assistant role may be the role for you.
The Governance Team at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a dynamic six-person team at the centre of the organisation’s operations. We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join us in delivering high-quality support across our devolved nations work and wider governance functions.
To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and senior members. You will have first rate administrative and organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload providing a professional, positive and responsive service.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting our Devolved Nations Committees, including organising meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and coordinating annual visits with senior Officers and Chief Medical Officers.
- Providing diary and travel support to our President, Vice Presidents and Chief Executive.
- Offering committee servicing for other boards and meetings across the RCR.
- Playing a key role in the Annual General Meeting, website updates, and member communications.
What We’re Looking For:
- A natural organiser with a can-do attitude and a calm, professional approach.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent writing skills, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- A proactive problem-solver.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in governance, gain exposure to senior leadership, and contribute to the smooth running of a respected medical royal college. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role that offers real impact.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme