Community and events lead jobs in Nottingham

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for empowering young people and making a difference?

At NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and adults at risk. We believe no child or young person should ever be alone or voiceless in the care system, in family court, or when decisions are being made about their future.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Coordinator, working 28 hours per week, to lead the delivery of Project Unity across England. Project Unity provides high-quality, rights-based advocacy and intensive support to care-experienced young mothers who are pregnant or have recently given birth, helping to empower young mothers, strengthen outcomes and prevent children from entering care.

About Project Unity England

Project Unity England improves outcomes for care-experienced young mothers and their children through collaborative, multi-agency working, delivered through cluster-based areas bringing together local stakeholders for coordinated, community-focused support. Cluster one is based around London and cluster two around Yorkshire, with a third cluster area to be identified in year three. Travel between cluster areas is expected, particularly from year two onwards.

As Project Coordinator, you will support delivery and development of Project Unity within your assigned cluster areas, working closely with partners and internal teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project activities and line managing senior practitioners
• Supporting planning, implementation and monitoring of local initiatives
• Facilitating communication between partners and stakeholders
• Organising professional meetings, workshops and events
• Tracking progress and sharing best practice across clusters

This role offers the chance to work across diverse cluster areas, influence at both local and Parliamentary level, and make a direct impact on services for care-experienced young mothers and their children.

About the role

You will provide day-to-day leadership of Project Unity, supporting a team of Project Workers and volunteers to deliver high-quality, advocacy-led, trauma-informed support that empowers young mothers to understand their rights and have their voices heard.

Working with local authorities, health partners, safeguarding networks and community organisations, you will build relationships and referral pathways, monitor outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen and grow the service – leading meaningful work within a values-led organisation.

About you

You are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and families, confident leading teams within a trauma-informed environment, and able to balance operational oversight with a person-centred approach.

You will have experience working with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting, alongside experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers, plus a strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound professional decisions, demonstrating NYAS’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.

How to Apply

Please apply via the the NYAS website. In your application, evidence using specific examples how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification within the attached job description, including:

• Experience with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting
• Experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers
• Knowledge of legislation and policy relating to advocacy, safeguarding and children’s social care
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills, with sound professional judgement

Employee Benefits

We offer the following employee benefits:

• 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Occupational sick pay (subject to completion of qualifying period)
• Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
• Free parking at some of our offices
• Employee assistance programme
• Group stakeholder pension scheme
• Access to BHSF health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support and supervision from your line manager
• Learning and Development opportunities

Safeguarding and Compliance

NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures, and internal candidates will be subject to references in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In accordance with UK immigration law, proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is an established rights-based charity ensuring that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are respected, represented and supported in expressing their views. We work with care-experienced people who are often reliant on statutory services, and our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

The marketing and communications team is small but mighty. We help people find the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), understand what we do and take the next step, whether that is applying for a programme, booking a workshop, coming to an event, becoming a partner or engaging with our work.

We lead programme recruitment across SSE. That includes campaign planning, email marketing, social media, web content, partner communications and applicant journeys. We also manage SSE’s outbound communications, making sure our messages are clear, timely and joined up across newsletters, press, stakeholder updates, programme promotion and wider brand activity.

It is a creative, varied team where the work moves quickly and no two days feel the same. You will work across the full communications mix, helping us turn ideas, stories and programme information into clear, engaging content that reaches the right people and encourages them to act.

The work is fast-paced, but it is also genuinely rewarding. Good marketing at SSE means more social entrepreneurs hear about the support available to them, more partners understand our impact and more people see the value of social enterprise. We are practical, collaborative and always looking for ways to improve. If you enjoy making things clearer, sharper and more engaging, and you want to see your work make a real difference, this is a brilliant team to be part of.

Help us lead a safe, seamless front door into support for people affected by gambling harm.

At Betknowmore UK, we work to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm through support, education, training and community engagement. As our Triage Team Manager, you'll lead the function that determines how quickly and safely people in crisis get the help they need.

We're looking for an experienced people manager to lead our triage team, overseeing referrals from first contact through to onboarding, ensuring every assessment is thorough, every risk is managed, and every service user is guided into the right support without delay.

Working closely with the Referral Leads and colleagues across the organisation, you'll drive continuous improvement of our triage processes, keep our data and CRM systems robust, and build strong relationships with partners so people never fall through the gaps.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the triage function, ensuring referrals are processed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Managing and supporting a team of Referral Leads, providing supervision, guidance and performance oversight
• Overseeing service user onboarding, including assessment, safety management and safeguarding practice
• Monitoring waiting lists and service capacity, taking action to manage demand
• Overseeing our CRM system (Airtable), ensuring data accuracy, accessibility and integrity
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports, using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Building operational relationships with delivery partners, and representing Betknowmore UK at MDTs, meetings and sector events
• Fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team environment

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Experience working in addiction, mental health or similar support services
• Experience comprehensively assessing risk and needs
• Experience managing or supervising staff and volunteers
• Experience working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across different sectors and disciplines
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy referral pipeline
• A solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Experience with gambling and gambling harm would be advantageous, as would a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification, experience improving service delivery processes, familiarity with CRM/data systems such as Airtable, and experience producing reports to inform decisions.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a growing charity making a real difference to people's lives, leading a team at the heart of how we keep people safe and get them the right support, quickly.

Challenge Events and Community Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Remote with attendance at meetings in Cannock/London (approx 2 per month) and attendance at events across the UK as required.

Lead the transformation of challenge events fundraising for a charity that changes children's lives daily. You'll build a national portfolio of inspiring events that generate significant income and create lasting supporter relationships.

About Newlife

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get vital equipment when they need it. Our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. We advocate for change and support adults with additional needs through volunteering and employment opportunities.

What you'll be doing

You'll develop and deliver a sustainable programme of challenge events and supporter-led fundraising activities. Working with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you'll create the strategy and drive income growth.

Strategic Development:

• Develop challenge events strategy and annual operational plans
• Set budgets, income targets and performance indicators
• Research new event opportunities and market trends
• Monitor performance and maximise income generation

Event Portfolio Management:

• Build portfolio including running, cycling, walking, trekking, overseas and virtual challenges
• Recruit, steward and retain participants through exceptional supporter journeys
• Manage relationships with external event organisers and suppliers
• Ensure safe, effective delivery meeting ROI targets

Relationship Building:

• Support corporate partners, community groups, schools and local businesses
• Deliver high-quality supporter care throughout their journey
• Collaborate across Fundraising, Marketing, Retail and Services teams
• Move supporters into long-term giving opportunities

What we're looking for

• Evidence of commitment to professional development within fundraising, events management or supporter engagement
• Experience delivering digital fundraising and supporter journeys
• Experience of mass participation events and challenge events delivery
• Track record achieving income targets and delivering fundraising growth
• Experience building relationships with supporters, volunteers and external stakeholders
• Experience planning and delivering events, managing budgets and monitoring financial performance
• Experience working with fundraising databases or CRM systems
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong event planning and project management abilities
• Ability to inspire supporters to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
• Flexible approach, including occasional evening and weekend working
• Understanding of fundraising compliance and regulation

Desirable: Experience of volunteer management

This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing.

Ready to create inspiring events that change children's lives? Join our mission to make life better for families across the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role. 

The Pepper Foundation is a local charity funding children’s hospice care at home, specialised play and family days for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The Community Fundraiser will be joining Pepper at an exciting time as we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy. Backed by committed investment and with full Board approval, we are delighted to be growing the charity to deliver sustainable income that directly supports local children and families with hospice care in the comfort of their own homes. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder to lead and grow community fundraising and challenge events activity, helping to raise vital income for The Pepper Foundation.

You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of community fundraising activity, building and developing relationships with volunteers, schools, clubs, local businesses and community groups, while also nurturing existing supporters and creating an excellent experience for everyone who engages with us. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our community fundraising and challenge events activity, proactively identifying new opportunities, developing a strong pipeline of support and managing your portfolio to grow income and deepen engagement with The Pepper Foundation.

Hours: 30 hours per week (37.5hrs FTE) working from home - applicants must live within Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire (or surrounding counties)

Salary: £25,600 pro-rata (£32,000 FTE)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial

• Deliver or exceed agreed income targets across community and challenge event  fundraising activities.
• Manage agreed budgets for community fundraising activities and challenge events, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring activity is delivered in line with agreed targets and plans.
• Ensure activities are delivered as cost-effectively as possible, monitoring expenditure and helping to maximise return on investment.
• Develop and refine fundraising products, activities and supporter experiences that put supporters at the centre of what we do and encourage long-term engagement.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of community fundraising opportunities, identifying prospects, converting enquiries and building repeat support from individuals, groups and local organisations.
• Help convert one-off supporters and new enquiries into repeat fundraising relationships through strong stewardship, follow-up and tailored engagement.

Communication
• Build and develop strong long-term relationships with community groups, schools, clubs and individuals to increase awareness, support and donated income.
• Support and manage key fundraising volunteers to help deliver income and activities.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and marketing partners to ensure community and challenge fundraising activities are promoted effectively through suitable online and offline channels.
• Confidently communicate the work of The Pepper Foundation and inspire support through a variety of channels, including informal conversations, networking, presentations, written materials, newsletters and website copy.
• Deliver a high standard of donor and supporter care to maximise fundraising potential and encourage long-term support.
• Contribute ideas and content for promotional materials within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to broaden participation in community fundraising and increase supporter engagement across the region.
• Proactively identify, develop and secure new community fundraising opportunities with local schools, groups, businesses and supporters to grow income and broaden engagement.
• Ensure relevant staff and volunteers are well briefed on community fundraising activities.
• Always represent The Pepper Foundation positively and professionally.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders, handling queries and resolving issues in a calm and professional way.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to ensure community fundraising activity is aligned with the wider fundraising strategy and income goals.

Management

• Recruit, train, support and motivate fundraising volunteers to help deliver community fundraising activities and events.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners, such as venues and event providers, to support successful delivery.

Planning and Organisation
• Develop and deliver activity, stewardship and campaign plans for community and challenge event fundraising within agreed priorities, budgets and income targets.
• Deliver high-quality fundraising events that raise awareness of The Pepper Foundation across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
• Use Donorfy, our fundraising CRM, to administer and manage fundraising activity accurately and effectively, working with the Database Volunteer as needed.
• Produce post-event evaluations and recommendations in line with agreed requirements.
• Use insight, pipeline information and performance data to review results, identify trends and recommend improvements to future activity.
• Manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of key events and campaigns, making decisions within agreed plans, budgets and fundraising procedures.

• Take responsibility for health and safety in community fundraising activities, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed and relevant fundraising and safety procedures are followed.
• Respond appropriately to unexpected incidents at community fundraising events, following agreed procedures and escalating where needed.
• Take an active role in setting up and clearing down events and community fundraising activities, including periods of standing and occasional unsocial hours.
• Arrange appropriate Pepper Foundation attendance at local community events when needed.
• Manage resources effectively, including volunteer support, to maximise reach, income and engagement.

Reporting

• Produce regular reports on pipeline, activity, outcomes, income performance and learning for the Head of Fundraising, highlighting opportunities, risks and recommendations.

How to apply: For further details about the role, please download our recruitment pack. Please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you would make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description. 

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 5pm

Interview dates: First-round interviews on 22nd and 23rd July with second-round interviews on 29th July 2026.

Interviews will take place at our office in Berkhamsted. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

If appointed, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Brake's fundraising events programme, driving participation, engagement and income generation. The portfolio includes Brake's flagship fundraising events, such as The Big Tea Brake and annual black-tie dinner, a series of digital fundraising challenges, and the management of third-party challenge events.

The role is responsible for creating exceptional supporter experiences, growing event income and building lasting relationships with participants, sponsors and stakeholders to help raise vital funds for Brake's work supporting road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.

You are an experienced events professional with a track record of planning, delivering and growing successful fundraising events. You are confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality events that achieve participation, income and engagement objectives.

You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, supporters and external partners, while also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. You are highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by achieving results and continuously improving event performance through insight, innovation and excellent supporter experiences.

You bring: 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in event delivery in a fast paced, target driven environment
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard;
• Experience of fundraising events, challenge events or participation-based campaigns, with a focus on achieving income and participation targets;
• Experience of using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results;
• An understanding of supporter stewardship and the ability to deliver excellent participant experiences that encourage fundraising and repeat engagement;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively both internally and externally;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Resilience and adaptability, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges;
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to maximise income, manage budgets and demonstrate return on investment;
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence when working with venues, suppliers, contractors and external partners;
• Experience of using CRM systems and other digital tools to manage data, reporting and supporter communications;
• A collaborative team-player who contributes positively to shared objectives and organisational success.

Take a look the the full job description attached.

Fundraising Lead  
£45,000–£55,000 F/T 
Remote with regular travel 

About Metabolic Support 

Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people living with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) — rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and 1.43 million worldwide. Since 1981 we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research and community support. 

About the Role 

This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to lead our fundraising activity, drive sustainable income growth and position Metabolic Support as the leading international patient advocacy group for IMDs. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, build relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, and work across our small, agile team to embed fundraising principles into everything we do. The role has no direct reports but requires a collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy covering corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events 

• Lead on high-value bids and build compelling donor propositions 

• Manage donor stewardship, CRM (Nutshell), budgets and board reporting 

• Instil fundraising principles across the team and maximise income opportunities organisation-wide 
   

About You 

• Proven fundraising or income generation experience with expertise in at least one area: trusts and foundations, corporates or major donors 

• Strong relationship-builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Highly organised, self-starting and comfortable managing competing priorities 

• Committed to Metabolic Support's mission; willing to travel in the UK and internationally 

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client in their search for a new Senior Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to join their team. The organisation is a UK charity that supports over 1,000 athletes each year – the vast majority aged 12 to 18 – by providing them with a financial award to help towards training and competition costs. This acts as a real motivational boost as it is often the first recognition they receive outside of their support network.

This role is offered on a flexible permanent contract, with a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum alongside flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements between home and their London office.

The post holder will have overall responsibility for the organisation's Community Fundraising & Engagement portfolio. They will develop and deliver the strategy, lead the growth of community fundraising, oversee their challenge event portfolio and provide strategic oversight of their alumni engagement programme. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, they will line manage the Community & Alumni Engagement Manager and be accountable for the performance, growth and continuous development of the portfolio.

They are seeking someone with demonstrable experience in community fundraising, supporter engagement, individual giving or relationship fundraising.  They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of growing community fundraising programmes and supporter engagement. The ideal candidate will understand relationship fundraising, supporter journeys and supporter stewardship to help shape the future of one of the UK's most respected sports charities.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout your application. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some, but not all, of the criteria, we strongly encourage you to enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you at every stage of the process and your application, and we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience is suitable, we will arrange a meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you.

 

Director of Community Services
£80,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Remote working
Permanent, 35 hours per week

This is a key senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and leading RNID’s community services so that we change lives one by one. The Director of Community Services will lead our flagship RNID Near You services and Contact RNID, with responsibility for business development, operational delivery, service quality, safeguarding, volunteer management and continuous improvement.

As Director of Community Services you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for RNID’s community services, setting a clear direction, maintaining strong delivery discipline and maximising impact for our service-users.  

• Set and maintain high standards for service quality and assurance, ensuring consistent practice, effective compliance arrangements and a culture of learning and continuous improvement.  

• Grow RNID’s community services by maximising opportunities to establish new RNID Near You services and maintaining a strong future services roadmap.  

• Strengthen safeguarding across RNID, ensuring systems and processes are proportionate, robust and effective in protecting service users, staff and volunteers.  

• Lead volunteer management across RNID, ensuring services have the volunteer capacity they need and that volunteers are well trained, supported and recognised.  

• Drive continuous improvement and further modernisation of services, ensuring they meet community needs. Improve the efficiency of services, helping RNID reach more people.  

• Foster a culture of strong performance management across all services, using insight into demand, quality, risk and impact to support effective decision-making and delivery.  

• Build and strengthen partnerships, particularly with NHS trusts, commissioners and other funders, to grow and improve services.  

• Play an active role in collective leadership and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, modelling values-led, inclusive leadership and creating a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.  

You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. 

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 12 July 2026

Interview dates as below:

1. Stakeholder sessions: 20th & 21st July 2026
2. Final panel interviews: 27th & 28th July 2026

Salary – Grade 6 - £44,323 per annum plus £312 homeworker allowance 

Hours – Full time – 35 per week 

Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027 

Location – Home Worker with regular travel to London for events and meetings

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026 at 11:30pm

Join Shelter as our Race and Housing Equity Lead in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for housing justice. If you have strong experience of programme management and working with professionals or as a professional supporting people facing homelessness and with complex needs, then we welcome you to apply for this role. 

At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your skills don’t just change lives - they shape a fairer housing system.

About the role

Your role will be to ensure that Shelter’s service delivery model is truly inclusive and accessible. We have a Strategic Goal to improve our clients’ journeys and streamline internal referrals, so you will make sure that changes are inclusive and also sustainable so that our service provision is equitable. We will build on previous Race and Housing Research carried out in 2023-4, to further understand systemic discrimination and work with communities and partner organisations to find solutions. You will be responsible for the implementing and embedding the recommendations, working closely with the Services and Equity, Inclusion and Culture teams as well as a wide range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience of homelessness. 

About you  

You have a values centred approach, with a strong track record of co-designing and delivering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and planning and implementing strategic plans to drive these forward. With strong communication and influencing skills, you are able to demonstrate your ability to form and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and your EDI expertise will mean you have experience as a subject matter expert support people at all levels of an organization. You are able to produce progress reports and evaluations, as well as demonstrating excellent project management and team leadership skills. 

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

About the team

The Services Quality team supports the England Services Directorate by working to integrate compliance and quality into all services. The team also gathers evidence to shape service design and deliver systemic change. 

How to apply 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the five points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description, of no more than 1500 words in total.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:

•  We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset 

About Shelter 

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. 

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. 

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on identifying and winning new business and helping to create meaningful partnerships in the community. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser to join us on a three-month contract.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead prospect research and outreach across NHS Barking, Havering & Redbridge procurement suppliers, local community businesses and key corporate partnerships sectors for hospital fundraising. You will develop compelling partnership propositions and engagement materials, identify key stakeholders within target organisations, and progress prospects through to confirmed meetings. 

What You’ll Do 

1. Conduct thorough prospect research across NHS BHRUT procurement suppliers, local businesses and priority sectors to build a strong and accurate pipeline of prospective corporate and community partners in our new CRM, Beacon.

2. Create a corporate partnership fundraising deck for prospects that brings to life all the ways businesses can get involved, from social value opportunities, do your own fundraising and challenge events, sponsorship opportunities, to volunteering and in-kind support. This will need to be compelling and can be tailored for NHS procurement suppliers and aligned to the charity’s strategic goals.

3. Develop a corporate volunteering opportunities deck, ready to share with prospective and current partners. 

4. Identify key stakeholders within target prospect organisations and make proactive outreach to arrange prospect meetings between corporate contacts and the Head of Fundraising, to support the charity’s income growth ambitions.

Who We’re Looking For 

You’ll bring energy, creativity and confidence to this role. You’re the kind of person who: 

1. Is self-motivated by winning new business and identifying and building long-term, high-value partnerships. 

2. Is a confident relationship-builder who brings curiosity, creativity and a proactive mindset to identifying new opportunities. 

3. Is passionate about the work of hospital charities and the difference they make to patients and staff.

Essential Experience & Skills 

1. Proven, strong experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a strong track record of generating income. 

2. Experience developing compelling proposals and conducting high-quality prospect research. 

3. Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with strong attention to detail. 

4. Comfortable working fully remotely and managing your own time effectively. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more that two A4 pages. 

We aim to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and ultimately to achieve our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm. The Engaging Communities and Volunteering Manager will lead a team, working alongside the diabetes community, which empowers people, communities and organisations to raise awareness, influence change and support people affected by diabetes to live well and access better care. 

You will be a dynamic and inspiring leader experienced in all aspects of project management. You will be skilled in developing and delivering programmes which support people in challenging circumstances, working with people and communities to improve life outcomes. You will be experienced in managing teams, supporting colleagues to excel and deliver high impact strategic outcomes. You will understand the needs of diverse groups and be passionate about ensuring that support is developed collaboratively with people with lived experience enabling them to live will and access better care. You will have excellent communication and engagement skills which enable you to grow and nurture relationships with a complex set of stakeholders, including people with lived experience, volunteers and community organisations.

This is a Home-based role, connected to our office in Wolverhampton. Ideally you will need to be located in the Midlands and East of England region.

Job Title:  Officiating Social Impact Officer

Reporting to:  Cricket Development Manager

Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG

Hours: Part-Time 21 hours per week/3 days (some evenings and weekends)

Salary: £ 15,600 pa. (£26,000 per annum pro rata)

Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead on an impact-led approach to using the power of sports officiating to make a meaningful difference in communities across the county.

This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new direction for officiating, with a strong focus on using umpiring and scoring as vehicles to improve physical and mental well-being, build confidence and reduce loneliness, particularly in non-cricketing communities.

You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver development opportunities, such as mentoring programmes and engagement initiatives, while growing and supporting strong networks that help officials feel connected and valued.

You will oversee the Officiating Administrator, who will manage systems and administration, allowing you to focus on leading engagement, development and impact with the autonomy to influence the programme’s development. You will also work closely with the Nottinghamshire Officials Advisory Group, chairing their sessions and working with volunteers to increase the group’s impact.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across different environments. You will be committed to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and understand the value of social impact in sport, particularly in supporting well-being, confidence and connection. You will also be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in shaping and developing the programme.

This is a flexible, part-time role offering the chance to take ownership of an important area of work, contributing both to the growth of cricket and the well-being of people across Nottinghamshire.

If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES

(Source: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan)

• Invest in Trent Bridge so that it retains its Test Match status and is seen as a year round entertainment destination and as a hub for cricket in Nottinghamshire.
• Create a culture of winning teams that provides sustained success for Nottinghamshire and England.
• Drive participation growth and positive change by taking projects and programmes into communities throughout Nottinghamshire.
• Maintain the club as a financially and commercially sustainable organisation at the heart of our community.
• Innovating across all departments to create success through delivering the best playing, partner, member and supporter experiences in cricket
• Attracting, inspiring and retaining the best people by creating a playing and working environment that is enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling

2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE

To lead and coordinate a programme which recruits, engages, retains and develops umpires and scorers across the county, with a particular focus on using social impact and wellbeing outcomes to grow officiating in non-cricketing communities.

The role will focus on engagement, development and impact, working alongside an Officiating Advisory Group Administrator who will support delivery through systems, logistics and appointments.

Priority Focus Areas

A. Recruit – Engage and attract new umpires and scorers, particularly from underrepresented and non-cricketing communities.

B. Convert – Support new officials to become active and confident through structured engagement and early experiences.

C. Develop and Retain – Develop strong mentoring programmes and development opportunities to create belonging and progression.

D. Social Impact and Insight – Evidence and apply the mental, physical and social wellbeing benefits of officiating.

E. Networks and Community – Strengthen connections across officials through inclusive and active networks.

F. Partnership – Work with internal and external stakeholders to expand officiating opportunities outside the traditional cricketing community.

A. Recruit.

• Develop and promote officiating opportunities to a wide and diverse audience.
• Support the promotion of ECB umpire and scoring courses, working alongside the Officiating Administrator.
• Tailor opportunities and engage female, ethnically diverse, young adults under 25 and older adults over 50 to position officiating as a rewarding and beneficial activity.

B. Convert.

• Build relationships with newly trained officials to support their transition into active officiating.
• Deliver engagement initiatives such as a New Umpire Development Day, focusing on confidence, skills and community-building.
• Provide regular communication and encouragement to support early match experiences and progression.
• Work with partners and volunteers to ensure new officials are provided with appropriate opportunities.
• Use insight and data to identify individuals needing additional support.

C. Develop and Retain.

• Develop and oversee mentoring programmes for new and developing officials.
• Work with volunteers to shape and deliver a year-round CPD programme for umpires and scorers.
• Lead engagement initiatives that enhance the experience of being an official, including networking events and recognition.

D. Social Impact and Insight.

• Develop a framework to measure the social impact of officiating, including mental well-being, physical activity, social connection, loneliness and employability skills.
• Produce case studies to highlight the positive impact of officiating across different demographics.
• Use insight to inform programme design, funding applications and stakeholder engagement.

E. Networks and Community.

• Support a connected network of umpires and scorers across the county.
• Maintain active communication channels to drive engagement and peer support.
• Support volunteer representatives to manage and grow special interest networks.
• Ensure officials feel supported, valued and connected to the wider community.

F. Partnership.

• Build relationships with community organisations, education providers and partners to expand officiating opportunities.
• Work with internal partners to increase the community reach of officiating programmes.
• Contribute to funding applications using social impact evidence.

3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• · Number of new officials recruited, including from non-traditional cricket audiences.
• · Conversion rate of newly trained officials into active participants.
• · Number of officials engaged in mentoring and development programmes.
• · Participation rates in CPD and development activities.
• · Growth and engagement in officiating networks and communities.
• · Number of new partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders.
• · Evidence of improved well-being outcomes (mental, physical and social) among participants.
• · Number of social impact case studies and reports produced.
• · Successful use of social impact data to secure funding or investment.
• · Percentage of officials who report feeling connected, supported and valued within the network. 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

• Experience of working in sport or community development.
• Experience of engaging and working with a wide range of people and communities.
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating programmes or initiatives.
• An understanding of the value of social impact in sport, including how participation can support physical and mental well-being.
• Knowledge of sport and the role it can play in engaging individuals and communities.
• An understanding of community engagement, particularly working with diverse groups and reducing barriers to participation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and communities across different environments.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the confidence to lead and chair groups.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in shaping and developing programmes.
• Comfortable using data and information to support decision-making.
• A willingness to undertake basic training in cricket umpiring and scoring.
• An outgoing, friendly and supportive personality, with the confidence to engage a wide range of people and communities.
• Passionate, reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to using sport to create positive social change.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership and showing initiative.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on engaging underrepresented communities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations across the county to deliver engagement.
• Holds or is willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• Experience of producing and using insight to evidence or inform delivery, including social impact measures.
• Experience in facilitating group meetings or forums.
• Experience of supporting or working with volunteers.
• A strong knowledge of social impact, including the use of insight, measurement and benchmarking.
• Knowledge of cricket and cricket officiating.
• Applied knowledge of how sport and physical activity can support health, well-being and social outcomes.
• Ability to analyse and apply data and insight to measure and demonstrate impact.
• A relevant qualification in sports development, community development or a related field.
• A qualification in sports officiating.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date for receipt of applications will be: 12 noon on Monday 13th July 2026

Interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers

We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process

No agencies please

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Fundraising to play a significant role in the growth of Bags of Taste. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual who is keen to make a tangible difference. The issues of health and well-being across the population and food insecurity are urgent and our work directly addresses these critical issues. 

You’ll be responsible for fundraising and delivering a plan to raise funds from a variety of sources - including trusts and foundations, digital fundraising and individual giving. You’ll work with our corporate and community fundraiser to raise income through corporate partnerships and community fundraising. We expect that trusts and foundations funding will form a large part of this role and this includes securing larger and multi year grants. 

Bags of Taste is a small and ambitious charity and you’ll be an integral part of our growth and be able to make this your own role. Working closely with our CEO and being part of the management team, you’ll be involved in organisation wide decision making and strategy. 

We’re looking for someone with a track record in fundraising and income generation within the charity sector, who shares our commitment to empowering local people and creating happier and healthier communities for life.

Key responsibilities

Whilst we appreciate that many fundraising skills can be transferable, we’re looking specifically for someone with charity fundraising experience for this role. 

Income generation

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to raise funds from a variety of sources(trusts and foundations,companies, individuals, digital fundraising, the community and events).
• Research funding opportunities and develop and approach a pipeline of prospects
• Implement systems across Bags of Taste to ensure all funding is maximised
• Achieve agreed income targets
• Prepare budgets and track income and forecasts
• Develop persuasive funding proposals,cases for support and reports
• Develop new funding or partnership opportunities through presentations, applications, pitches and proposals
• Create awareness of fundraising at Bags of Taste 
• Attend networking events  

Relationship Development and Stewardship 

• Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, donors, trustees and key stakeholders
• Ensure excellent stewardship for all funders and donors in order to build strong, long term relationships. 

Management 

• Manage the Corporate and Community Fundraiser
• Manage any other fundraising team members if the team grows
• Manage and support any volunteers and work with external agencies/partners.

General 

• Maintain accurate records across all fundraising income streams including contact and relationship and financial data
• Ensure all activity complies with all fundraising regulations, GDPR and all relevant legal requirements 
• Prepare reports and data for the Board of Trustees/management team
• Support finance staff with preparation of the annual accounts and financial recording
• Monitor and manage fundraising risks
• Attend and support networking events or other events or fundraising activity as required to represent Bags of Taste, including occasional working outside of normal office hours, including some evenings or weekend

Person specification

Essential 

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a number of fundraising streams in a charity
• Experience of successfully securing large/multi-year grants from trusts and foundations
• Track record of reaching income targets.
• Experience of developing fundraising strategies and plans 
• Experience of managing staff
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Excellent written skills - you’ll need to be able to write compelling presentations, proposals, applications and reports
• Excellent relationship builder and ability to network, build, and nurture relationships with a wide variety of people
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation and project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive, self motivated and tenacious 
• Self starter with the ability to set your own workload
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong IT skills including all word packages 
• Good knowledge of all social media channels including relationship building on Linked in 
• Good understanding of the relevant fundraising codes of practice and GDPR/data protection
• Passion for the work of Bags of Taste 
• Flexible and able to attend networking events/events occasionally out of work hours as part of the role.

Desirable

• A relevant professional qualification eg Institute of Fundraising Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising 
• Experience of charity communications
• Good understanding of CANVA and WordPress
• Good understanding and knowledge of food insecurity and health issues

We recommend you read the full job pack before applying. 

Why join Bags of Taste?

● You’ll be part of a small, ambitious organisation with a big vision and a strong sense of purpose. The issues around health inequalities and poor diets and the need for solutions are critical. There are lots of opportunities to raise funds. 

● This is a hugely flexible role in a supportive organisation.

About Bags of Taste

The work of Bags of Taste and the issues that we tackle are highly topical and relevant so there's lots of opportunities and scope to raise funds. Our vision that everyone should be able to access and cook good food has never been more important. 

We address dietary related health inequalities and food insecurity - both these issues have been exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis and public health challenges. There is recognition now that food banks are not a sustainable solution and Bags of Taste works across a number of high need communities enabling people to be happier, healthier and more resilient.