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Project Manager (Cascade Wellbeing Project)

Part Time – 21 hours (3 days) per week

Salary £24,000 (£40,000 FTE)

We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver the Cascade Project – a partnership between the St Benedict’s Centre and the Diocese of Rochester. The project aims to develop a programme of initiatives and interventions to support frontline church leaders (lay and ordained, including Headteachers of church schools) with their wellbeing.

The project has been under development for the past year. The Project Manager will lead the project from development to implementation. Funding has been committed by the Church Commissioners for the first 4 years of the implementation period.

The Project Manager will provide overall leadership for the Cascade project, taking responsibility for setting culture and strategy and vision, developing strong and successful relationships with key external partners, delivering an imaginative programme (in person and online) to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders (including Headteachers of Church Schools) in the Diocese of Rochester and beyond, and ensuring that there are sufficient resources available for Cascade to flourish.

Candidates should have experience of leadership in a church setting with project management experience.  You should have an understanding of wellbeing issues for frontline workers and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic processes and other interventions.  You will have excellent organisational and communications skills.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities, which include:

· Developing a clear vision and strategy for the project, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place for the project to flourish

· Developing, delivering and sustaining an imaginative and adaptive programme of interventions to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders, including workshops, peer support, therapy, counselling, one-to-one support, coaching, conferences, retreats, speakers on specific topics, etc

· Responsibility for building strong and effective relationships/partnerships with external stakeholders

Please note that we are advertising this role in parallel with the role of St Benedict’s Centre Warden. While the two roles are distinct, they are inter-related. We are open to flexing both appointments where one person is interested in holding both part-time roles together.

What we can offer:

· Flexible working, Hybrid working and TOIL

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Contributory pension scheme

· Access to an Employee Assistance programme

This is an employed post, if you are an ordained candidate wishing to remain a member of the clergy pension scheme, please contact us for a discussion about salary and pension.

The St Benedict’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to the Diocese of Rochester’s aim to achieve diversity by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 June

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 1 July

Position: Area Fundraising Manager

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours per week, 1 day working from home allowance

Salary: £39,000 - £41,500 (FTE) depending on experience; (5% pension contribution), 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata

Contract type: 1 year fixed term but with the potential to extend with job role success

Reportable to: Head of Operations and Community Support

Direct reports: No direct reports but this role has the responsibility to line manage people as and when an appropriate need arises with business development.

Job Purpose

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser.  This role won’t just be supporting fundraising internally but will be leading a fundraising change across the borough. As our Area Fundraising Manager, you will lead a new strategy to transform how our communities give, collaborate and create impact.  You’ll organise large‑scale fundraising initiatives that bring the whole town together from landmark public events to innovative collective campaigns to smaller, targeted initiatives.  As our role as an infrastructure charity, we have a vision to help generate more sustainable income for a wide range of VCSE organisations in Barnsley whilst bringing people together to proudly support the brilliant charities, social enterprises and groups who hold up our communities every day.

You’ll also work closely with our members across the sector to build confidence, skills and long‑term capability, delivering or facilitating high‑quality fundraising training, mentoring and resources. Your efforts will be particularly focused in the areas of regular giving, events, corporate income and fundraising strategies. Through your guidance, local organisations will build skills, ambition and long‑term resilience ensuring no organisation is left behind because of confidence, connections or know‑how.

You won’t just be supporting others but you will play a pivotal role to help Barnsley CVS grow stronger.  One day per week will be spent supporting our own initiatives to generate sustainable income that helps Barnsley CVS expand its support offer, deepen its impact and champion the sector long into the future.  This could be anything from supporting bid writing to exploring new income streams to innovative fundraising.

Benefits

· 5% pension contribution

· 33 days of annual leave pro rata which increases with length of service

· Enhanced sick pay with length of service

· Flexible working with an easy to manage toil system

· Enhanced maternity leave

· Discounts on local Barnsley Gyms

 Weldmar is moving in an exciting new direction in fundraising. This is a brand new role, driving our events and community fundraising strategy. 

You'll lead a dedicated team of both staff and volunteers, delivering high quality mass participation campaigns, and build lasting partnerships with our supporters and fundraisers.

Working alongside fellow fundraising managers and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to:

· Develop and implement annual engagement strategies, including bespoke and ‘off the shelf’ challenges and events.

· Hold line management responsibility, providing regular supervision, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment.

· Oversee income targets, budgets, and KPIs with a focus on high ROI.

· Represent Weldmar at networking events and lead the development of community ambassadors. 

If you are proactive, with an in-depth knowledge of charity income generation, we'd love to hear from you. You should have a proven track record of hitting financial targets and the leadership skills to motivate both staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage with everyone from corporate partners to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism. 

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

At Community Integrated Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the best life possible. Our Partnerships & Communities team delivers ambitious, multi‑partner programmes that tackle inequality, open doors, and create lasting change for disabled people and the communities we serve.

​We’re now looking for an experienced Project Manager (Partnerships & Communities) to lead the delivery of complex, high‑impact programmes across England and Scotland – working with partners, funders, colleagues and people with lived experience to turn strategy into action.

​If you thrive in complexity, care deeply about social impact, and love bringing people together to deliver meaningful outcomes, this could be the role for you.

​This is a full time permanent role with travel to our head office in Widnes at least once a week with regional and national travel as and when required so our ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of Widnes.

​What is "The Deal" for you?

• Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
• Pension: contributory pension scheme
• Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder 
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people! 
• Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life

You’ll lead projects end‑to‑end – from early concept and funding through to mobilisation, delivery, evaluation and legacy – ensuring programmes are well governed, well delivered and genuinely impactful.

​In this varied and high-profile role, you will be:

• ​Managing a diverse portfolio of projects, campaigns and partnerships, delivered to agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality
• ​Working closely with external partners, funders and suppliers to coordinate delivery and maximise impact
• ​Applying consistent, high‑quality project management standards, documentation and governance throughout the project lifecycle
• ​Leading risk, safeguarding, health & safety and compliance management across community‑focused programmes
• ​Producing board, partner and audit‑ready reporting, giving clear visibility of progress, risks, outcomes and learning
• ​Leading impact reporting and evaluation – turning data and insight into evidence, learning and future opportunity
• ​Managing project budgets, resources and supplier relationships to ensure value for money and compliance
• ​Supporting and developing colleagues, building strong project discipline, capability and collaboration across the team
• ​Representing our work confidently in presentations, reviews, events and partner forums

This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with colleagues across Partnerships & Communities, Group Projects, Operations, Support Services and external organisations.

Our ideal candidate:

​You’ll be a confident and values‑driven project professional who combines strong delivery discipline with empathy, creativity and influence.

• ​Proven experience leading complex projects end‑to‑end in multi‑stakeholder environments
• ​A strong understanding of project governance, assurance, risk management and portfolio delivery
• ​Experience working with partners, community organisations or suppliers, building trusted, productive relationships
• ​Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value‑for‑money decisions within projects
• ​Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences
• ​Experience using project management tools and digital reporting platforms (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Visio or similar)
• ​A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent) or equivalent experience
• ​A genuine commitment to inclusion, co‑production and social impact, with an understanding of safeguarding and ethical delivery
• Above all, you’ll be motivated by purpose, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited by the opportunity to turn ideas into mobilised, high‑impact programmes.

​Why join Community Integrated Care?

• Be part of one of the UK’s leading social care charities, delivering nationally recognised, high‑profile programmes
• Work on ambitious partnerships and campaigns that genuinely change lives
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access learning, development and progression opportunities in a supportive, values‑led culture
• Be trusted to lead, influence and shape work that has a lasting legacy 

Ready to make a difference?

​If you’re an experienced Project Manager who wants your work to mean something, we’d love to hear from you.

​Apply now and help us turn partnerships into progress, and ambition into impact.

​Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations. 

At Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, every walk, run, climb, and challenge represents something deeply personal. Behind every fundraising event is someone choosing to give their time, energy and determination so that local families can receive compassionate care when they need it most.

About the role 

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:

· Lead the planning and delivery of a programme of fundraising events — from small community activities to large scale and challenge events

· Be the key point of contact for our challenge fundraisers, supporting them before, during and after their events

· Build meaningful, long term relationships that make supporters feel valued, inspired and proud to fundraise for us

· Work closely with colleagues in Fundraising and Marketing to share stories, celebrate success and grow engagement

· See the real world impact of your work every day, knowing the funds you help raise directly support adults, children and families across our community

Who we’re looking for

 You don’t have to come from hospice fundraising — what matters most is that you:

· Enjoy delivering events and supporting people who are fundraising for a cause they care about

· Have strong communication and relationship building skills

· Are organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities

· Care about doing things well — and making people feel genuinely appreciated

If you love seeing plans come to life, helping others succeed, and being part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work with us?

 As well as the opportunity to do work that truly matters, we offer:

· Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· Free on site parking

· Life insurance for all staff working regular hours

· Discounted local gym membership

· Access to discount schemes for high street retailers and more

You’ll also be joining a supportive, passionate team who believe in collaboration, kindness and celebrating success together.

We’re looking for a talented Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team in delivering our ambitious events strategy. This role is vital as we continue to develop incredible relationships with new and existing supporters helping them to network, influence and fundraise via challenge events. 

Through excellent supporter care and stewardship, the Challenge Events Fundraiser is required to increase income for our challenge events portfolio. Working with the Challenge Events Manager, the post holder will deliver the events strategy as well as contribute to its ongoing development.

To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
• Develop and grow networks of event supporters, volunteers and community organisations to increase participation in fundraising events and generate sustainable income for the charity.
• Deliver an effective supporter journey, providing high-quality stewardship which motivates and enables supporters to complete successful fundraising activities within their communities.
• Support the delivery of the charity’s event fundraising strategy, working closely with the Challenge Events Manager to achieve agreed income targets.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate key challenge events within the fundraising calendar (e.g. Abseil, London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run), ensuring successful delivery and supporter experience.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the charity’s events programme, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, community groups and partners.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity and wider organisation, providing support and cover where required to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities.
• Work with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging fundraising products and events, ensuring effective donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets, identifying opportunities and potential risks and provide regular income and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, including the use of Salesforce and contribute to the development of effective internal processe

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 

• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.

About HCPT

HCPT is a UK-based Catholic charity that provides life-changing pilgrimage experiences to Lourdes for children and adults with disabilities, complex medical needs, and social challenges of all faiths, and none. Every Easter and Summer, HCPT brings together thousands of volunteers, medical professionals, and chaplains to support pilgrims in a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment. Our work is rooted in Christian values, community, and the belief that every person is uniquely gifted and loved.

We are ambitious. We are growing. And we are looking for exceptional people to help us get there.

Role Overview

This is a rare chance to join HCPT at a pivotal moment in our new strategy. As Fundraising & Events Manager, you will work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Director to build new income streams, develop compelling funding applications, and deliver high-impact fundraising events that bring HCPT's mission to life.

We are looking for someone who is energised by growth; someone who sees a blank canvas as an opportunity, who thrives on building relationships, and who measures success by outcomes rather than activity. Attitude and ambition matter as much as experience here. We want someone who wants to be sector-leading, not just sector-present.

In the early stages of this role, your focus will be predominantly business development and event cultivation. As income grows and the team expands, you'll help shape what a sector-leading fundraising function at HCPT looks like, and play a central role within it.

£28,860 per year (London Living Wage)

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking an Events and Community Coordinator to join our Events and Community Team. We’re a results-driven team focused on maximising opportunities, reaching ambitious goals, and delivering an outstanding experience for our supporters.

Our team raise funds through a range of activities including:

· our own events (e.g. March for Men)

· virtual products (e.g. The Month Series)

· third party events (e.g. London Marathon)

· Golf Days

· helping community fundraisers who organise their own activity

You’ll be our first point of contact for our fundraisers, providing admin and support through telephone, email, and social media channels. You’ll build and manage relationships with existing and new supporters. From registration to the end of their supporter journey you'll help motivate during challenges, offer fundraising advice and ensure thanks at the end of a first-class experience.

Whilst each Coordinator has a primary area of responsibility across different types of events, you’ll also work across teams to support where needed during busy periods of activity. This role sits within the Community Fundraising sub-team, supporting people organising their own fundraiser, from bake sales to head shaves and unique walking and cycling challenges. Day-to-day, you’ll manage our inbox and proactively reach out to new fundraisers to offer support and guidance, as well as delivering core processes like thanking, fulfilment and volunteer management in collaboration with other internal teams.

You’ll also work with our Communications teams. This supports the planning and delivery of our activity. You'll help engage with our digital adverts and identify compelling supporter stories. This helps to raise the profile of our fundraising activity, as well as prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK.

What we want from you

You’ll have the drive and eagerness to provide crucial support to our sector-leading programme of events which generated over £41m of gross income in 2025-6. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fundraising career to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate and high energy team working hard to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.

You’ll make a positive and valuable contribution to the success of the Events and Community Fundraising team through excellent communication skills and being proactive in supporting our event participants. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, customer-centric mindset and will be able to prioritise a busy workload to ensure we are able to consistently deliver excellent supporter care. You’ll be self-motivated, well organised and have a ‘can-do’ approach to the role.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

How and where we work

Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.

Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.

We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.

How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.

You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application by visiting our website via the apply button.

The closing date is Monday 25th May 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Thursday 4th June 2026.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Senior Events and Community Fundraising Officer  

Salary: Band C, £32,106 - £38,460 (depending on experience) 

Hours: 35 per week with the option to work a compressed 9 day fortnight. Other types of flexible working would be considered. 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London area for team meetings and nationally to attend fundraising events and meet supporters

Reports to: Individual Giving Manager

Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive community and events fundraiser with great project management and relationship building skills. You’ll be responsible for leading on a varied portfolio of fundraising activity, identifying new supporters, stewarding existing supporters and delivering community fundraising products and campaigns. 

Events and Community Fundraising is an established income stream at Breast Cancer UK but we know there is potential to grow, so we’re investing in proactively developing the area. This role is an opportunity for a talented fundraiser - with at least three years of experience working in Challenge Events and/or Community Fundraising and a strong track record of delivering results – to take a lead on these income streams and build something amazing. You’ll need a strong understanding of how to deliver excellent supporter experiences, and the ability to spot trends and opportunities aligned with our audiences and our brand, and capitalise on them. 

You will have opportunities to expand your skills and expertise and really own your area, as part of a small but mighty fundraising team. If you are highly motivated, collaborative, love building relationships and working as part of a friendly and supportive team, we want to hear from you!

What do we do? 

In the UK today, around 59,000 women and 420 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. 1 in 7 women will develop the disease at some point in their lives. 

But we believe in a future where fewer people have to face this devastating disease - because we know that at least 30% of breast cancer cases are preventable. 

By making changes to modifiable lifestyle and environmental risk factors, we can drive cases down. Our focus on prevention is unique - we are shining a light on the changes we can make at an individual and societal level to prevent breast cancer.

To achieve this, we: 

• Deliver an education programme - empowering individuals with trustworthy, science-backed information and guidance to help them understand and reduce their risk. 
• Fund research into the causes of breast cancer —while significant progress has been made in improving survival rates through new treatments, we are dedicated to ensuring fewer people ever receive a diagnosis.
• Run campaigns - to increase public understanding of the risk factors for breast cancer, such as Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, and to influence policy-makers and industry, to protect consumers and provide safer alternatives. 

Not all breast cancers can be avoided, but we need a united movement for prevention, to tackle this devastating disease head on. We believe that everyone in society should be able to do something about breast cancer before it happens.

Why join us? 

• To be part of a fantastic supportive team. 
• Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture. 
• Fully remote working. 
• Competitive salary of £32,106 - £38,460 PA (depending on experience) 
• 29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays. 
• Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight. 
• Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme. 
• Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay. 
• Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes. 
• For full details see our website

How to apply 

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st June at 9am.

To apply for this position please complete the application form and a Equality and Diversity monitoring Form found on our website  The full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack 

Interviews 

First round interviews will be held virtually w/c 8th June

We anticipate holding a second round w/c 15th June 

For further information on the charity see our website   

At Breast Cancer UK, we're dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.  

We are seeking a proactive, organised and relationship-focused Community & Volunteer Events Coordinator to lead the coordination and delivery of community projects, family activities and volunteer engagement opportunities across Camden and Islington.

This is a hands-on operational role focused on strengthening community connections, increasing family engagement and supporting inclusive, welcoming activities for families accessing our services.

The postholder will coordinate a varied programme of projects, groups and events while building positive relationships with community partners, venues and local stakeholders. They will play an important role in identifying opportunities for collaboration, reducing barriers to participation and supporting innovative approaches to community engagement.

As a fundraising and grant-making charity, we bring to life projects that transform patient care - from sensory packs for children in A&E to a peaceful sanctuary garden for people living with dementia. We’re a small, ambitious and supportive team, and in just three years we’ve tripled our income. Our goal is to become the charity of choice for our local community in Islington and Haringey.

Over the past 18 months, this role has built community and challenge events income from the ground up, creating real momentum. There’s still huge untapped potential locally, offering an exciting opportunity to grow and innovate.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll build meaningful relationships with clinicians, donors and the community, and see first-hand the impact of your work. You’ll lead on community fundraising, challenge events and volunteering, with real autonomy. It's a fantastic step up for someone ready to develop and make their mark.

The successful candidate will benefit from an NHS Agenda for Change salary and excellent NHS benefits, including a generous pension and annual leave.

Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London Bridge office

Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months - Full-time

Working Pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)

Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum

About Spinal Research

Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly shaped role following a restructure that has created space to further strengthen and grow our community fundraising programme. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to create and deliver a new community fundraising strategy, and will agree the key priorities for the role to ensure a clear and realistic focus for the contract period.

This is a 6-month contract role, created to provide immediate expertise and momentum during a period of change. There is scope to make the role permanent, subject to success and organisational needs.

As Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in shaping a fundraising programme with lasting impact. You will take ownership of growing income, expanding supporter engagement, and building long-term relationships across the community.

We are looking for an engaging, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can bring structure, creativity and energy to help shape the future of community fundraising and inspire supporters and volunteers to get involved and maximise their impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth:

• Work with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to develop and deliver a refreshed community fundraising strategy.
• Shape and implement plans to grow income, engagement and supporter involvement.
• Set clear income targets, KPIs and growth priorities.
• Develop a diverse and sustainable pipeline of community fundraising opportunities and supporters.

Supporter Engagement & Stewardship:

• Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, delivering high-quality stewardship and supporter care to enhance journeys, maximise retention and grow long-term engagement.

 Fundraising Delivery:

• Lead delivery of a range of community fundraising activities, including individual fundraising activities and challenges, in celebration and in memory fundraising.
• Identifying and developing new community fundraising opportunities.
• Create engaging campaigns and opportunities that attract new audiences and grow engagement with existing supporters.

Recruitment & Communications:

• Recruit, support and develop volunteers and fundraisers across a range of activities.
• Encourage progression of volunteers into active fundraisers and community leaders.
• Provide ongoing guidance, tools and support to enable successful fundraising delivery.
• Support the promotion of fundraising activity through social media, digital channels and campaign communications.
• Contribute to marketing activity aimed at attracting new supporters and engaging existing audiences.

Systems, Insights & Reporting:

• Use CRM systems effectively to manage supporter data and activity.
• Monitor income, engagement and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Analyse results to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Use insight to inform future planning and campaign development.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider organisational goals.

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience in community fundraising at manager level.
• Strong track record of growing income and supporter engagement.
• Experience delivering a range of community fundraising activities and campaigns.
• Experience working with volunteers and supporter communities.
• Confident use of CRM systems and supporter databases.
• Experience in marketing, audience growth or supporter recruitment.
• Worked for a medical or research charity (Desirable).

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Creative and proactive approach to developing fundraising opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a role that is shaping and evolving.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Supporter-focused with a passion for community engagement.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated by purpose-driven work.

Why Join us?

• Play a key role in shaping and strengthening community fundraising.
• 6-month contract with scope to make permanent.
• 4-day working week while working full-time hours.
• 8% pension contribution.
• Flexible, hybrid working environment.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
• Spinal Research is a four-day week employer (Fridays Off).
• Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
• Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.

Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Community & Events Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering great supporter experiences and being part of events that raise vital funds and awareness for Samaritans.​

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​Contract​

• £25,500-£28,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full Time (35hrs per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
• In-person working - expectation of a minimum of 2 office days per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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About the role​

​As Events Fundraising Assistant you’ll support the recruitment, care and stewardship of event participants making sure their fundraising experience across a diverse programme of mass participation and challenge events with Samaritans is exceptional.

You will build long lasting relationships with supporters while developing valuable experience in charity events fundraising.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across External Engagement, other central teams, and our incredible network of branch volunteers.​

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What you’ll do​

• Support the recruitment and stewardship of participants taking part in events and challenges
• Create engaging content for webpages, social media, fundraising materials and participant communications
• Deliver participant care plans that inspire fundraising and build lasting relationships with Samaritans
• Track and respond to participant enquiries via inboxes and other communication channels
• Maintain accurate participant records on our fundraising database
• Refresh and update events content on the Samaritans website and intranet
• Attend and represent Samaritans at fundraising events and social gatherings when required
• Help identify external trends in community and events fundraising

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About you​

​You’re someone who thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment and enjoys juggling multiple priorities. You take pride in producing high‑quality work and bring a positive, adaptable attitude to everything you do. You’re comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and feel motivated by work that has real social impact.

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What you will bring:​

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A customer‑focused, supportive approach
• A genuine interest in community and social events
• Confidence building relationships and working as part of a team​

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​Full outline in the Job description below​

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.

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Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.​

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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To Apply

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Please complete the application questions including those outlined below, and submit your CV.

Please note the following questions have a 300word limit for each answer.​

Q1 What interests you about working in community and events fundraising, and why do you want to work for Samaritans in particular?​

Q2 Please describe a time when you communicated with members of the public, supporters or stakeholders as part of an event, campaign or project. How did you ensure your communication was clear, supportive and appropriate, and how did you ensure they had a positive experience?​

Q3 This role involves managing multiple tasks such as participant enquiries, communications and record‑keeping.Please give an example of a time when you were responsible for organising multiple tasks or activities with competing deadlines. How did you plan your work, stay organised, and maintain attention to detail?​

Q4 How would you contribute positively as part of a team supporting community and social events? Please include an example of working collaboratively or supporting others.

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. ​

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. 

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Applications close at 9am Monday 1 June​

All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.

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Interviews​

Online interviews: 8 & 9 June

Main duties

Special Events: 

• Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of our special events programme. 
• Manage the core elements of special events delivery such as the co-ordination of auction prizes, guest lists, guest requirements, admin and communications.
• Source ‘money can’t buy’ silent auctions items and raffle prizes and act as the main point of contact with the auction company.
• Support with ticket and tables sales for all special events.
• Deliver high quality supporter care and exemplary stewardship to special event guests.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to produce event materials including event programmes. 
• Ownership of planning and delivery of our Christmas Carol Service with the support of the Head of Supporter Engagement. 
• Support the Philanthropy Officer with the organisation of our annual cultivation event. 
• Support the Head of Supporter Engagement to identify opportunities for income growth from special events with a view to developing a new Special event within the portfolio to attract new supporters/audiences. 
• Support with stewardship and delivery of our signature challenge event.
• Monitor special events within the sector, looking for emerging trends and sharing insights with the wider team.
• Support the Challenge Event Manager as needed 
• Ability to work evenings and provide on-the-day event support.
• Maintain efficient data and administrative processes for special events, including 
• income tracking and guestlist management on the database. 
• Be an ambassador at events, supporting the delivery of The Passage’s vision and ensuring that the charity’s profile and reputation are enhanced. 
• Ensure that appropriate and compliant risk assessment, health and safety procedures, protocols and policies are implemented for all special events.

Budgets and Finance: 

• Support the Head of Supporter Engagement in tracking and recording income and expenditure for events and ensuring they are delivered within agreed budgets. 

Special Events: 

• Assist with other team projects as needed, working together to deliver a high-quality portfolio of community projects and activities. 
• Support and attend fundraising events as required. 
• Adhere to the highest standards of community fundraising best practice as set out in the Fundraising Regulator Fundraising Code of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection obligations and any other legislation. 

General responsibilities

• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage. 
• To participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions, as necessary. 
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. 
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to. 
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults. 
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage1.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role. 

Desired experience

This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your supporting statement, please address criteria E1 to E11 and K1 to K7 demonstrating your understanding and knowledge and give evidence of your experience and abilities. 

• E1 - Experience of supporting or delivering special events. 
• E2 - Experience of recruiting new fundraisers and providing excellent stewardship. 
• E3 - Creative thinker with the ability to take the lead, initiative and problem solve 
• E4 - Experience of managing external suppliers. 
• E5 - Understanding of how to use insight, data and market trends to identify opportunities and make recommendations. 
• E6 - Experience of tracking income and expenditure targets. 
• E7 - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, over the telephone, email and face-to-face. 
• E8 - A track record of generating and building strong, lasting relationships with supporters. 
• E9 - Competent in the use of online databases such as Salesforce. 
• E10 - Competent in the use of mailing platforms e.g. Dot Digital and design sites e.g.  Canva 
• E11 - Working in the charity sector. 

Desired knowledge

• K1 - Special events, fundraising and trends. 
• K2 - Ability to work under pressure, keeping calm and thinking clearly. 
• K3 - Digital fundraising and online fundraising platforms. 
• K4 - Excellent organisation & time management skills. 
• K5 - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for your own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently. 
• K6 - GDPR and all relevant fundraising regulations. 
• K7 - Shared passion for the work and values of The Passage.