Communications manager jobs in southwark, greater london
To work closely with the Bishop and the Archdeacon in encouraging and enhancing the mission of the Church for the furthering of Christ’s gospel across the Edmonton Area and bringing close the Kingdom of God, the diocesan Mission Framework, the Edmonton Area Plan and to work closely with the Area Team and other Deans of Mission.
They will be expected to work with the Archdeacon in supporting parishes in Vacancy and work with the bishop in the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
STRATEGY
- To work closely alongside the Bishop and Archdeacon in developing, delivering and reviewing a measurable and impactful Edmonton Area Plan within the 2030 Vision for London.
- To actively encourage and enable the projects and plans for mission across the Area working closely with the Bishop, Archdeacon and the Area Deans for each of the four Deaneries and other Area and Diocesan staff.
- To develop a strategy in the Area in line with the overarching diocesan Mission Framework, which relates to the other four Area strategies and which leads directly towards plans for growth
- Some of these mission plans will relate to work on funding applications and others which relate to the increased provision and maintenance of services by personal interventions and strategic support.
- Lead on the stakeholder engagement and change management planning for the larger sized mission programmes within the Area
- To work with the Diocese of London 2030 Vision program office to gather appropriate metrics in order to provide a framework for good strategic decision making.
- To support parishes as they develop their mission and vision, adding value such as in facilitating vision and planning events, linking with partners and external bodies.
- To build capacity for mission across the Episcopal Area with different church traditions and practices
TEAM
- To enjoy playing a full part in the Area Staff Team, sharing in decision making and development of the program of culture change.
- To work strategically with particular parishes and clergy from time to time as they identify opportunities for making a difference within their local communities.
- To join the Diocese team of Deans of Mission at their monthly meetings and in ongoing collaboration and cross-border working.
MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES
- To work with the Area Deans in the delivery of particular mission plans and initiatives in their Deaneries that relate to and will result in services of worship taking place in these churches.
- To encourage churches in their community engagement and social action initiatives, including partnership working across the Area and on specific local projects, sharing best practice so that new and existing services of worship will develop and be maintained to address their needs.
- To provide support for clergy in the delivery of project work in relation to buildings so they will draw new people into worship services. This will include working through the purposes for which the buildings were established and their interpretation of that in the maintenance of services today.
RESOURCING
- To work alongside churches in vacancy to remain focused on mission and to plan for appropriate future leadership, supporting the Bishop and Archdeacon in running vacancy and appointments processes.
- To help parishes access the support available from the Diocese of London’s Ambition and Priority teams, noting in particular support for new incumbents
- Ambition teams: Confident Disciples, Compassionate Communities, Creative Growth (CCX) – and how they link with maintaining church services.
- Priority teams: Growing Younger, Safer Churches, Racial Justice
- To provide advice and support to enable successful church revitalisation including work with current and potential Resource Churches in discerning how their strengths and gifts can be best used in support of planting and other parish support and that new services will be established to serve those currently less well reached.
- To develop prayer initiatives and resources to support mission in the Area.
- To ensure the necessary provision of training for missional engagement and useful sources for theological reflection on mission.
GENERAL
- Other tasks as assigned by the Bishop as part of his team.
- In addition to an involvement in a parish the post holder is invited to active involvement in the life of the Archdeaconry and Area Deans in a cycle of church activity, training and engagement with clergy and lay leaders in the Area.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Parish experience, including church growth/ revitalisation at first hand
- Experience of developing and leading teams
- A demonstrable ability in strategic thinking and project planning
- Experience of constructing and forming mission action plans
- Vision and ability to enhance racial justice within churches and in their mission
- A high degree of people skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
- High level of discretion and ability to keep confidentiality
- Able to relate to churches of different traditions across the Area
- There is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a practicing member of the Church of England
- A good eye for detail and process
- Consistent ability in keeping to deadlines
- Warm and positive communication skills, oral and written
- An imagination and flair for problem-solving and innovation as we seek to ‘proclaim the faith afresh in [this] generation’.
- The person will require an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Experience of coaching and mentoring
- Wisdom in handling issues of pastoral complexity
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14th July.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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Are you interested in a career in reinvestment and retrofit project management while working for a leading charity?
We're seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Assets team and lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes, driving refurbishment and energy improvements across our properties while ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards and delivering responsive and planned maintenance to St Mungo’s housing portfolio alongside the team.
This role of Reinvestment and Retrofit Works Project Manager is essential to improving our housing stock quality and reducing carbon emissions. Other Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Senior Project Manager in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
- Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of refurbishment/retrofit projects.
- Build relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
- Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment/retrofit initiatives.
- Contributing to organisational strategies in reinvestment, safety, PIE (psychologically informed environments), and sustainability.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about enhancing Decent Homes Standards , working alongside an innovative Property Services Team to improve housing for people experiencing homelessness.
To succeed you should demonstrate the below:
- Qualified in the built environment (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) with experience managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes, budgets, and stakeholders (e.g., QS, Architect, Contractor), ideally in social housing or local authority.
- Skilled in financial appraisal, risk management, value-driven efficiency, and transformational change.
- Experience in design development, environmental standards, and working with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced project management expertise or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
- Knowledge of funding applications for retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and construction/technical expertise, including JCT, Building Regulations, and related legislation.
Overall, you will be ready to work collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued. In addition, a range of support and training initiatives will be put in place to assist the successful applicant in the delivery of this role.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 23 May 2025
Interview and assessments will be held on 2 - 3 June 2025
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
About UKCF
At UK Community Foundations (UKCF), we put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do, we put relationships first and we are ambitious for our members and the communities they serve.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling life and to feel they belong. This can’t be mandated by government, or done to people, only with them. Change needs to be driven by people who understand the local situation and our support makes this possible.
UKCF is a national network of community foundations based all over the UK. Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They are charitable organisations focused on supporting a defined geographical area by leveraging funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. As well as supporting our members, at UKCF we explore social challenges, we provide national funding and we work with those who have the solutions to improve lives.
Benefits of working at UKCF include 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, up to two days paid leave for volunteer days, season ticket loans available, enhanced pension and a flexible working plan. As a disability confident employer, we encourage applications irrespective of your age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex or sexual orientation.
About the role
Come and join our small but brilliant Membership and Learning team. We have an ambitious strategy to strengthen the network through growing a culture of continuous learning, improving member insight and developing targeted learning.
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our team with a range of administrative and project-based tasks. The Membership and Learning team is dedicated to developing, co-creating, and delivering engaging, inclusive learning experiences that foster creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in philanthropy and grant making. In this dynamic role, you'll be involved in organising conferences and meetings, hosting webinars, managing key projects, and building strong relationships across the network. Your work will be a blend of project coordination, event management, and administration, ensuring our learning initiatives run smoothly and effectively.
Our members vary from very small teams with two or three staff to well established very well- resourced foundations. The Membership and Learning team are the contact point for all community foundations. You will be supporting the team to: answer members’ enquiries, champion best practice and raise standards.
Working closely with other teams including Communications, Business Development and Programmes, the Membership and Learning team has an oversight of all UKCF activity relating to our members.
The ability to listen, problem solve and engage others is critical. You'll bring strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage a diverse and dynamic workload, supporting a range of projects across both the membership network and the UKCF team.
See the full job description for more detail.
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.




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Our client is a multi-dimensional institution: academic excellent, intellectual development and strong pastoral care lie at the core of an exceptional education, identifying and nurturing each pupil’s potential. They will recruit a new Development and Engagement Manager and Prospectus are pleased to lead the search.
The Development and Engagement Manager will contribute to and implement a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy with a variety of supporters. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Manager will foster strong working relationships across the School community to deliver an innovation operational plan focused on alumni and supporter engagement. This will include identifying potential major gift donors and long-term alumni relationship development.
The selected candidate will have demonstrable fundraising experience in education or a charity setting and will have proven experience with donor engagement and managing a diverse portfolio of donors. You will have experience of communication key messages verbally and in writing through a mixture of conversation, presentations and reports and will ideally have experience of planning and executing events.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Join Amala, an ambitious international non-profit, as our newly created Head of Fundraising, and play a pivotal role in achieving our bold 2024-2027 strategy to triple our impact.
Are you a strategic, driven, and passionate senior fundraiser ready to lead the charge in securing the vital resources needed to provide transformative education opportunities for refugee and displaced youth globally?
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute high-impact fundraising strategies and contribute directly to our mission of reaching at least 5,800 students annually by 2027.
About Amala:
Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a founder-led, non-profit organisation with big ambitions to create a deep and lasting impact for young people who are displaced. We have developed the first, internationally accredited, upper secondary level programme for out of school refugees and crisis affected youth, and currently reach approximately 1400 students a year. As demand for our education programmes continues to grow, and in line with our 2024-2027 strategic plan, we aim to triple the number of young people we serve, reaching at least 5,800 students per year by 2027. Our bold vision is that millions of refugee youth have access to transformative education by 2040.
Our team is fully remote, with our Global Team based in the UK, Canada, Singapore and Greece. We also have two learning centres, one in Amman, Jordan and one in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya and work with a growing list of partners across Kenya, Uganda and Malaysia.
The Opportunity:
This is where this new role comes in: The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in supporting the stewardship of the current donors while also securing the vital resources needed to realise our bold ambition and help us transform the lives of millions of young refugees and conflict affected youth across the globe.
You will be part of leading a growing and changing organisation, and will work closely with Amala’s two Co-founders and the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy, cultivate and deepen key donor relationships and boost our income growth from our current £800k towards our £3 million target by 2027, driving the financial sustainability necessary for Amala’s continued growth and impact.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy
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Lead all fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement
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Lead donor engagement and management
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Team management and leadership
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Reporting, evaluation and budgets
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Foster a fundraising culture across the organisation
Who we are looking for:
A strategic, entrepreneurial and ambitious senior fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant UK and international funding (£1m+ annual income generation), developing high-impact strategies, and building strong donor relationships. You will be an inspiring leader with exceptional people management skills, with experience in leading growing organisations, and who enjoys the strategic side of the role as well as having a hands on approach.
The role would be best suited to someone who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young refugees, with a strong grounding in international charity sector fundraising. and international funding.
Essential experience:
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Proven experience in a senior fundraising management role within the non-profit sector, ideally within international development.
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A proven track record of success in fundraising, particularly in developing and executing complex fundraising strategies for a growing non-profit organisation.
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Experience developing and implementing multi-year income generation plans.
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A strong history of securing six-figure, multi-year grants and contracts in the UK and internationally, with an annual income generation of £1m+.
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Senior-level experience managing relationships with multiple, diverse funders and donors.
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Experience writing successful partnership bids, grant proposals, cases for support, and theories of change.
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Experience in leading change in a growing organisation.
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At least three years of experience leading and managing a team, with a track record of developing and supporting staff.
What we offer:
This full time, fully remote position offers a salary of £50,000-55,000 if you are a UK resident. If you reside in a different location, the salary will be adjusted accordingly. You will work closely with a driven, collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive team from around the world, and you are required to be in a time zone GMT +/- 3 hours.
Apart from the salary, a unique culture and a great team, we also offer benefits including flexible time off, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. To support your remote work set up, Amala offers a stipend for a co-working space and similar.
How to apply:
For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description on our website.
Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, 12:00 BST
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
For over 130 years, our historic home at 14 Bride Lane has been more than just a building – it has been a beacon for creativity, learning, and community engagement, standing as a testament to London's rich printing heritage. The Foundation cares for an internationally significant collection celebrating the history of print, graphic design and typography.
Our Grade II listed Victorian building also features the 130-seat Bridewell Theatre and a hands-on print workshop, and event spaces for hire. We offer a dynamic programme of workshops, events, and exhibitions, currently attracting around 42,000 visitors annually.
We are in an exciting period of organisational development working on robust plans and policies and creating a new strategic direction to develop our collections, cultural offer and to bring it to a wider, diverse audience.
The role will be closely involved in projects that, under our new vision and mission, aim to transform SBF into a contemporary institute serving the creative industries, researchers and the wider public. The role will suit someone with a passion to take on challenges with the aim of creating a cultural hub fit for the 21st century.
Job Purpose
The Operations & Project Manager will oversee planning, project delivery, and commercial operations, ensuring that St Bride Foundation continues to fulfil its mission while growing its financial sustainability. This role is instrumental in managing strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and leading teams to ensure efficient operations across venue hire, theatre management, and other income-generating activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Project Management
· Develop and maintain Gantt charts, project timelines, and key performance indicators for organisational initiatives.
· Work as part of the Senior Management team to oversee and deliver key projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
· Improve internal project management processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration across teams.
· Implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the charity’s mission.
· Attend meetings and contribute expertise to project groups as applicable.
2. Operations & Commercial Oversight
· Lead the teams managing commercial areas, including venue hire, theatre, events, commercial lets, and other income-generating initiatives.
· Ensure effective resource management, including staff, budgets, and operational tools.
· Identify opportunities to increase revenue streams while maintaining the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
· Develop and implement policies to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and financial resilience.
3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
· Provide leadership and support to commercial and operational staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
· Work closely with external partners and stakeholders to enhance the Foundation’s impact and income opportunities.
· Ensure strong internal communication to keep all teams aligned with project goals and operational priorities.
4. Risk, Compliance & Facilities Management
· Ensure compliance with health & safety, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.
· Oversee the stewardship of St Bride Foundation’s historic Grade II listed building, ensuring operational resilience and sustainability.
· Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing solutions to improve efficiency and safety.
· Support sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and adherence to health & safety legislation.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
· Proven experience in operations and project management (including a project management qualification such as PRINCE2).
· Strong understanding of Gantt charts, project planning tools, and process improvement methodologies.
· Experience managing commercial operations, ideally in venue hire, theatre, events, or income-generating activities.
· Proven experience in project management, particularly relating to building or refurbishment projects.
· Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive efficiency improvements.
· Desirable: Experience in within the charity, cultural, or creative industries.
· Desirable: Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, and health & safety best practices.
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Key Skills & Competencies
· Leadership and team management skills, with experience motivating and guiding staff.
· Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
· Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
· Ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
· Passion for cultural heritage, education, and community engagement.
· Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Highly organised, assertive, and persuasive, with a diplomatic approach.
· Experience in competitive and negotiated contractor procurement
· Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
· Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and listening
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Organisational Values & Expectations
· Uphold St Bride Foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
· Foster a collaborative working environment with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners.
· Adhere to ethical standards and best practices in charity governance and operations.
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Health & Safety Responsibilities
· Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety policies and charitable sector guidelines.
· Promote a safe and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
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Terms & Conditions
· Working Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours a week, excluding 1 hour lunch per day) 0.8 FTE
· Salary Banding: (Band 2 - 46 -55k pa) Pro rata salary offered = £36,800 - £44,000 pa
· Location: St Bride Foundation, London
· Contract Type: Permanent
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Why Join Us?
· Work at a historic and culturally significant organisation.
· Help shape the future of a unique creative and community-focused charity.
· Enjoy a dynamic and varied role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on project delivery.
· Be part of a friendly, passionate team dedicated to creativity, learning, and heritage.
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At Better Story, we are dedicated to raising funds and shining a light on organisations that are making a real impact in the world. From those who provide vital support to refugees, to those who empower individuals to transform their lives, and those who are driving positive change in their local communities, we stand behind causes that truly matter.
An essential part of our sustained growth is the recruitment of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Consultant. Could that be you?
As a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Consultant, you will play a crucial role in serving our clients by:
- Understanding their work in detail and collecting the necessary information to write compelling cases for support and applications.
- Leading communications with the clients you support.
- Researching suitable trust funds and foundations
- Creating a strategic plan for submitting applications.
- Writing inspiring applications that get results and make a real difference to the organisations we support.
Please see the full job description that is attached.
Further Details
- Full Time = 35hrs a week
- Salary: £27,500 + Pension contribution + home working allowance + IT equipment.
- Location: Fully remote. Optional in-person meetings from time to time.
- Annual Leave: 35 days per year including Bank Holidays
Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter (not using AI will give us a better understanding of your writing capabilities, which is important for this role). We'll be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Join a passionate, close knit team (soon to be 15 strong across the Foundation) at an exciting time of growth and ambition.
We're embarking on a new journey into fundraising—an area we haven’t formally explored in over 15 years. Encouraging early conversations suggest strong potential to secure five/six figure grants from multiple sources. These initial successes will play a vital role in laying the groundwork for larger scale, long term fundraising initiatives that support our ambitious vision.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager - Grants & Trusts
Reporting to: Foundation Manager (CEO)
Line management of: none at present possibly in future
About Us:
For over 130 years, our historic home at 14 Bride Lane has been more than just a building – it has been a beacon for creativity, learning, and community engagement, standing as a testament to London's rich printing heritage. The Foundation cares for an internationally significant collection celebrating the history of print, graphic design, and typography.
Our Grade II listed Victorian building also features the 130-seat Bridewell Theatre, a hands-on print workshop, and event spaces for hire. We offer a dynamic programme of workshops, events, and exhibitions, currently attracting around 42,000 visitors annually.
We are in an exciting period of organisational development, working on robust plans and policies and creating a new strategic direction to develop our collections, cultural offer, and bring them to a wider, diverse audience.
Job Purpose:
The Fundraising Manager (Grants & Trusts) will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful fundraising strategy focused on trusts, foundations, and statutory grants. They will identify new funding opportunities, build relationships with funders, and write compelling applications that align with St Bride Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities.
This role is crucial in securing core funding, project-specific grants, and capital funding, enabling us to expand our heritage, learning, and community engagement programmes.
This role will be closely involved in projects that, under our new vision and mission, aim to transform SBF into a contemporary institute serving the creative industries, researchers and the wider public. The role will suit someone with a passion to take on challenges with the aim of creating a cultural hub fit for the 21st century.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Grant & Trust Fundraising
- Develop and implement a revenue and capital fundraising strategy, identifying compelling propositions and packages, and setting and securing agreed targets.
- Research and identify trusts, foundations, and grant opportunities aligned with our mission.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of funding prospects, ensuring a strategic and proactive approach to fundraising.
- Write and submit high-quality, compelling funding applications for core, project, and capital funding.
- Track and meet application deadlines, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Work with the Board of Trustees to establish and manage a Fundraising Committee.
2. Relationship Management & Stewardship
- Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders, trustees, and key stakeholders.
- Prepare engaging impact reports, updates, and presentations for funders.
- Ensure timely and effective stewardship and recognition of funders, increasing long-term support.
- Building internal relationships to developing an understanding of the work/projects and funding needs.
3. Strategy & Income Growth
- Develop and implement a trusts and grants fundraising strategy, setting targets and KPIs to maximise income.
- Work as part of the Senior Management Team to align funding applications with strategic priorities.
- Identify opportunities for multi-year funding and partnerships that provide sustainable income.
4. Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities, including progress towards goals, donor acquisition, and retention rates.
- Ensure all grants and funding received are managed effectively, with clear budgeting and financial reporting.
- Maintain up-to-date records of applications, funding received, and reporting deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Management team to ensure effective grant delivery and reporting.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Several years of proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising, with a track record of securing funding from foundations, trusts, and statutory bodies.
- Strong research and prospecting skills, identifying the right funders for key projects.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to create compelling grant applications and reports.
- Experience in relationship management, with the ability to engage funders and maintain long-term partnerships.
- Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of budgeting and financial reporting for grant-funded projects.
- Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising best practices.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience securing capital or heritage funding (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund).
- Knowledge of arts, culture, or heritage funding streams.
- Experience implementing and managing a fundraising database.
- Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Experience in charity marketing and communications.
- Knowledge of the local community, including networks and organisations.
Organisational Values & Expectations:
- Promote and uphold St Bride Foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to support the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
- Uphold ethical standards and best practices in charity governance and operations.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety policies and charitable sector guidelines.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment for colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.
Terms & Conditions:
Working Hours: 4 or 5 days a week (28/ 35 hours a week, excluding 1 hour lunch per day) 1 or 0.8 FTE
Salary Banding: (Band 2 - £46 -55k pa) 4 days Pro rata salary for 0.8 FTE = £36,800 - £44,000 pa
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as our Adult & Community Learning Manager, responsible for leading the Adult learning provision within a community setting.
You will work closely with the Senior Manager: Learning to ensure that the design and delivery of the Trust's Learning Programme is innovative, creative and responsive to the creative, cultural, practical and wellbeing needs of community interest.
You will be an ambitious individual who will demonstrate an entrepreneurial flair in identifying and implementing opportunities to develop unique and distinctive learning opportunities specifically oriented to the communities of North Kensington.
You will also provide strategic and operational leadership to the programme team in the delivery of these objectives, and will lead and motivate a team of tutors to drive the programme’s success and meet our strategic goal of putting the community at the heart of what we do.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership and Curriculum Development
- Clear understanding of the national and local policy context of the Adult Education Sector with a focus on: impact on funding or impact on the future curriculum.
- Ensuring the curriculum aligns with educational standards, accreditation requirements, and community demands.
- Leading on the servicing and management of specific regulatory and statutory inspections.
- Develop and articulate a compelling purpose and identity for the Learning Programme to reflect the Trust’s strategic objectives, ensuring that all activities are aligned to this purpose and driving performance.
Programme Management
- Contribute to RBKC self-assessment process, including supporting the Senior Manager: Learning in analysing data and drafting appropriate sections of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Offer clear academic and managerial leadership to all teaching staff involved with the programme and to deploy and organise the team in a way that makes the most effective and efficient use of all team members.
- Working with the team to foster a culture of pride and ownership, setting high expectations and supporting operational discipline and best practice.
- Ensure the effective management of the Adult Learning budget.
- Provide timely and impactful information to the Board of Trustees committees and in support of funding bids as required.
- Co-ordinate the assessment and internal verification process where appropriate, including liaison with the external verifier and preparing for the External Verifier visit.
- To carry out internal verification as required and adhere to quality frameworks, such as the Education Inspection Framework, Internal Quality Assurance and External Quality Assurance requirements.
Quality Improvement
- Working to ensure the highest quality of experience is at the heart of what we do and ensure compliance as required for external regulators.
Talent management and team development
- Working to foster a culture of engagement, ownership and co-creation in the team, cultivating high expectations of themselves and others within a peer support environment.
- Identify and develop the skills and capabilities within the team to deliver its objectives.
External Advocacy
- Represent and advocate for the Trust externally to cement and raise profile and internally when collaborating to meet organisational objectives.
- Help raise the profile of the Westway Learning programme with the wider community.
Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience and up-to-date knowledge of policies, initiatives and developments of Adult Education.
- Designing and delivering an innovative and distinctive creative/cultural practice curriculum programme in response to identified market needs and to successfully attract new students.
- Managing a diverse team in an educational setting or learning environment, proactively creating a positive working environment and effectively leading a high performing team that contributes to organisational success.
- Working with awarding and Quality Assurance bodies to ensure compliance with identified standards.
- A track record of working with external audit organisations e.g. Awarding Bodies and Ofsted
- Knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework and funding methodologies and their impact on courses and programmes of learning.
- Knowledge of national, regional and local priorities for adult and community learning services.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to adapt approach to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Resilience and able to work under pressure.
Desirable:
- Ideally the post holder will also have a background in ESOL and be responsible for all Adult (19+) learning programmes and activities.
- A good understanding of the local area (North Kensington).
Qualifications:
- Teaching qualification or relevant equivalent qualification/experience.
- Educated to degree level or can demonstrate relevant equivalent experience.
- Level 4 TAQA qualification in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes or equivalent qualification.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 1 June 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.





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Main purpose of role:
To provide effective support for the Events team to achieve agreed fundraising targets and objectives through the delivery of a series of high quality events.
- Providing key and intensive support to the Challenge Events Manager, concerning the planning and implementation of all aspects of our challenge and running events portfolio
- Developing relationships with participants, individuals and organisations to maximise fundraising targets and ensure long term charity involvement
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund ground breaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: 27 May 2025
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong sense of social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We have an amazing opportunity to join the Community Foundation as Social Value Specialist on a permanent basis. You'll be based in one of our offices across SNG's operating area, ideally Wembley as there will be a big focus on working with our London and Hertford based suppliers and community partners. You'll combine both home and office working to ensure a positive work/life balance. This role involves travel to other offices and events which will require some flexibility and ideally access to a car.
The Role
The Social Value Specialist will support SNG to embed impact measurement and social value into teams across the organisation, providing a central, efficient point of contact that leads on developing systems, processes and continuous service improvement.
You will engage with supply chain partners to ensure the delivery of social value in contracts and enable seamless customer service using digital platforms and relationships with community partners.
Connect with team members across the organisation to deliver impact reports and support in creating our annual ESG report.
The Social Value Specialist will report to the Social Value Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, plan and implement a community investment evaluation and monitoring framework, in direct alignment with the community foundation strategy and strategy and the corporate plan
- Work collaboratively across the multi-disciplinary community investment directorate and with other internal teams in the customer directorate across localities to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording
- Support the Social Value Manager to provide regular social impact and environmental social, governance (ESG) reporting to the communities' leadership team and to senior management and board when required
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation methods and processes for Community Foundation projects and roll out good practice to colleagues and external partners so we can effectively demonstrate our Social Impact
- Lead and support internal teams and external partners in the upload of data such as KPIs onto impact measurement platform for the business, ensuring that information is accurate and easily accessible when required
- Demonstrate strong project management skills to lead and oversee project teams across SNG and with external partners that will bring in external funding
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders, including funders, businesses, local authorities and national agencies as required by the Head of Service and managers
- Work closely with the communications team to enable a coordinated communications approach that raises the profile of SNG's work in communities
- Prepare and present written, financial and statistical reports to internal and external bodies as required and ensure funders requirements are met
- Demonstrate everyone safe and well everywhere, every day by making health and safety a primary consideration in your decision making
What we need from you
A good understanding of HACT's Wellbeing Valuation and Social Value Insight would be an advantage, but this is not essential. It would be great if you have some knowledge or experience of working in communities, supply chains and or, monitoring and evaluation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation and customer service
- Proactive and proven Stakeholder management skills with colleagues and external partners
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods and techniques, including Theory of Change and Logic Models
- Ability to validate and impact assess, to escalate data issues as required
- Ability to inspire and activate, fostering great partnerships with suppliers to ensure social value is secured and delivered through our supply chain
- An understanding of social value in relation to the construction industry
- Storytelling skills to share social value activity and support others in understanding the impact of the Community Foundation
What you'll receive from us
We have some fantastic benefits at SNG, including:
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
- Wide range of training courses available to support your career development
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
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Learn English at Home (LEAH) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and driven individual to support our fundraising efforts and help us grow our impact. If you're passionate about social justice and want to be part of a small, values-led charity working to break down language barriers for sanctuary seekers, this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in fundraising—particularly trusts and foundations—who is a compelling writer and an excellent relationship builder. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we expand our services. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising Manager and wider leadership team to research opportunities, write persuasive proposals, and cultivate funder relationships to help secure long-term income for our work.
You’ll need to be highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills and a flair for turning data and impact stories into engaging funding applications are essential. Experience with CRM systems and understanding budgets will also be important.
This is a part-time, permanent role (2 days/14 hours per week) with hybrid and flexible working. You'll be based at either our Kingston or Mitcham office.
Desirable: Lived experience as a speaker of English as a second language or knowledge of the UK migration system, interest in digital fundraising, or previous work with volunteers.
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Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The Vacancy
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
We are seeking an experienced policy and public affairs professional, with a good understanding of issues affecting children and families, to manage and deliver policy and public affairs work for the team.
This role will play a pivotal role in our work with policy makers and Parliamentarians, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government. The position will have a key role in policy development and work to achieve policy change to improve children’s lives.
The role will manage and deliver elements of NCB’s core work on policy and public affairs, provide project management of funded policy projects, and generate income during an exciting period of growth of the organisation.
The Company
For more than 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been making a big difference to lives of children and young people across the country, particularly the most disadvantaged. We are proud of having been instrumental in delivering major government reforms such as the changes to special educational need provision in schools, the extension of high quality early years provision and support to allow children to remain in foster care beyond their 18th birthday.
Today NCB works across a range of important issues affecting the lives of millions of children. Our priority areas are currently focused on early years, special education needs and disability, health and social care and education and learning. We are a dynamic and multifaceted organisation at an exciting stage in our development – a review of our purpose around a virtuous cycle of evidence gathering, research, influencing and practice improvement.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Friday 13th June 2025.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
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Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Set a positive leadership culture aligned with SCT’s ethos, values and mission.
- Lead the development and implementation of annual operating plans across services, in line with SCT’s strategic goals and budgets.
- Work closely with Senior Leadership colleagues to identify new service opportunities and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with SCT’s Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team to develop compelling funding applications, and reports to funders.
- Represent SCT at stakeholder events, ensuring a clear and compelling case for the impact of our work.
- Champion and enhance SCT’s reputation by building strong relationships with partners, funders, statutory bodies and the wider community, fostering collaboration, trust and strategic influence.
Service Development
- Oversee and support the development of SCT’s front-line services including Addictions Counselling, Supported Housing, Housing First, and Training & Development (incorporating ‘Progressions’ and ‘Choices’).
- Maintain high service quality, measurable outcomes, and trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice.
- Develop referral pathways into services, and ensure that client progression is planned, consistent, and reflective of individual needs and ambitions.
- Lead best practice approaches in Safeguarding and Health and Safety, prioritising client and staff wellbeing.
- Take the lead in shaping and developing co-production across all services, ensuring that people with lived experience are meaningfully involved in the design, delivery, and evaluation of support.
Housing and Recovery Support
- Ensure accommodation-based services provide secure, therapeutic environments that support clients to maintain their tenancy and build recovery capital.
- Oversee SCT’s peer-led recovery community (‘Choices’) and user involvement in our social enterprises, creating training and work experience pathways for people in recovery.
Staff Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary service delivery team.
- Oversee recruitment, supervision, appraisal and development of staff, ensuring they are fully supported, briefed, and empowered.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.
- Set clear expectations, targets, and accountability frameworks to deliver impact.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven success in managing and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in complex, person-centred services.
- Significant experience delivering homelessness, housing, addiction recovery or therapeutic services.
- Expertise in delivering services that work with people with lived experience of social exclusion.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
- Skilled in managing budgets, contracts and KPIs within charitable or commissioned services.
- Skilled in using In-Form or similar CRM system.
- Highly effective communicator with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in a values-led organisation or charity supporting marginalised groups.
- Knowledge of Housing First and Recovery Capital models.
- Understanding of social enterprise and peer-led service models.
To provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary service delivery teams, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and outcome-focused support for people in recovery or experiencing homelessness. The role is central to enhancing service standards, fostering a culture of inclusivity and compassion, and embedding lived experience in practice. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Services will help shape SCT’s strategy and build sustainable partnerships to maximise impact and long-term success.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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