Community fund manager jobs in birmingham

About the Role

As we grow, we need someone to ensure our marketing clearly, consistently, and compellingly showcases our story, our products, and our clients’ incredible results. You’ll help us deliver creative, timely communications and powerful stories that inspire the fundraising community.

This role is instrumental in executing our content, digital, and event marketing strategies, helping us reach key decision-makers in charities and converting them into engaged customers. 

You'll help us deliver creative, timely communications and powerful stories that inspire the fundraising community, working closely with the COO, Growth Managers and other teams to accelerate our growth.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Communications Coordination:

• Draft, edit, and coordinate email communications for existing clients, prospects, and event audiences using HubSpot.

• Draft blog and newsletter content to share with existing and prospective customers.

• Work across Social Media to ensure a regular flow of stories, product updates, and impact content is scheduled and shared.

• Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across all materials.

Campaign & Product Launch Management:

• Produce comprehensive campaign plans to support new product features, service offerings, and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate product launches, working with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Growth, Customer Success) to ensure aligned messaging and smooth rollout.

• Schedule and support webinars and in-person opportunities (e.g., industry events, workshops) from a marketing perspective.

Case Studies & Campaign Showcasing:

• Support the creation of compelling case studies that highlight our impact and clients' successes.

• Help co-ordinate video, photography, and quotes from clients to enrich our marketing assets.

• Maintain a live bank of marketing assets (case studies, testimonials, videos, photos) that can be easily used across marketing and sales.

New Business Support:

• Work with the Growth team to ensure they have comprehensive communications support, including email nurture sequences, lead generation assets, and campaign summaries.

• Help track and update HubSpot data and monitor lead funnels for marketing activities.

Content Asset Management:

• Ensure key product and campaign materials (e.g., PDFs, one-pagers, presentation decks) are up to date, accurately reflect current offerings, and are easily accessible to the wider team.

• Co-ordinate with designers and video editors where needed, ensuring timely delivery and quality of work.

Reporting & Market Insight:

• Support marketing reporting, tracking campaign sends, open/click rates, and basic lead activity via HubSpot.

• Track competitor activity, messaging, and new ideas being developed in the sector to inform our strategy.

• Help manage marketing activity calendars and provide internal communications updates on marketing initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge:

• 2–4 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or content coordination role, preferably within a SaaS company or B2B environment.

• A confident writer and communicator, able to produce clear, concise, and compelling copy.

• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive, with excellent project coordination skills.

• Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM tools like HubSpot or Mailchimp is a definite plus.

Bonus: Experience in the non-profit or tech-for-good sector.

Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.

Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders. With a mix of small templated applications and large bespoke bids, trusts work is underpinned by thoughtful stewardship and a collaborative, well-resourced approach across teams.

We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins. 

Working closely with a highly experienced and supportive peer, you’ll enjoy a shared, balanced portfolio and the space to focus on great fundraising. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in writing successful 5- and 6-figure bids, excellent storytelling skills, and confidence in translating data into compelling narratives.

As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:

• Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
• Collaborate closely with a peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
• Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
• Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
• Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team

Ideal skills and experience:

• A strong track record of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
• Comfortable managing and interpreting impact data, financial information, and project detail
• Highly organised and efficient, able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
• Collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

This new role is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of Family Fund’s community and volunteer fundraising, enabling more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child to access the help they need.

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be instrumental in expanding our reach within communities, inspiring individuals, groups, and local businesses to get involved and raise vital funds.

The role

As our Community and Volunteering Fundraiser based in Wales, you’ll take the lead on growing our community fundraising income within Wales. Through proactive outreach, you will build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local organisations empowering them to fundraise on our behalf.

You’ll deliver a mix of supporter recruitment, stewardship and event coordination. From championing local partnerships and speaking at community events, to helping individuals turn their ideas into successful fundraisers, you will be the local contact for Family Fund in your region.

Working closely with our fundraising and marketing teams, you’ll adapt and promote campaigns that resonate locally, driving participation and long-term engagement. A natural relationship builder, you’ll also support and grow our network of volunteers to maximise regional impact.

About you  

You’ll be passionate about making a difference, with experience in community fundraising, volunteer coordination, or a similar engagement-focused role. You’ll bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters from all walks of life. 

Organised and results-driven, you’ll manage multiple projects effectively, balancing supporter care with meeting fundraising targets. Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team, you’ll be confident representing Family Fund in your community and beyond. 

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

We’re also recruiting for: 

Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission. 

Philanthropy Manager – to develop and grow income through major donor and trust relationships. 

Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Location: Home – you must live in Wales

Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview dates: 13 August 2025

This new role is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of Family Fund’s community and volunteer fundraising, enabling more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child to access the help they need.

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be instrumental in expanding our reach within communities, inspiring individuals, groups, and local businesses to get involved and raise vital funds.

The role

As our Community and Volunteering Fundraiser, you’ll take the lead on growing our community fundraising income within a defined region. Through proactive outreach, you will build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local organisations empowering them to fundraise on our behalf.

You’ll deliver a mix of supporter recruitment, stewardship and event coordination. From championing local partnerships and speaking at community events, to helping individuals turn their ideas into successful fundraisers, you will be the local contact for Family Fund in your region.

Working closely with our fundraising and marketing teams, you’ll adapt and promote campaigns that resonate locally, driving participation and long-term engagement. A natural relationship builder, you’ll also support and grow our network of volunteers to maximise regional impact.

About you  

You’ll be passionate about making a difference, with experience in community fundraising, volunteer coordination, or a similar engagement-focused role. You’ll bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters from all walks of life. 

Organised and results-driven, you’ll manage multiple projects effectively, balancing supporter care with meeting fundraising targets. Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team, you’ll be confident representing Family Fund in your community and beyond. 

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

We’re also recruiting for: 

Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission. 

Philanthropy Manager – to develop and grow income through major donor and trust relationships. 

Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Location: Home – you must live in the Midlands or South of England

Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview dates: 13 August 2025

This new role is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth of Family Fund’s high value giving, helping more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child access the support they need. 

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a vital role in securing transformational income from high-net-worth individuals building strong, lasting relationships that fuel our mission and increase our impact.

The role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will shape our philanthropic strategy, develop a new prospect pipeline and secure long-term support from individuals, family foundations, and wealth intermediaries. 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation, to identify funding priorities and opportunities for donors. You’ll ensure we develop and deliver a long-term philanthropy strategy, building and managing relationships with wealth managers, private client advisers and networks that can introduce and connect donors to Family Fund. 

You will accurately record prospect and donor activity on our CRM system, maintaining clear pipelines and forecasts, and producing high-quality reports to monitor progress and impact. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to drive our philanthropy strategy forwards. You will be a brilliant communicator, able to influence and inspire, representing Family Fund externally as a compelling ambassador for our work. You will be results driven with a solid track record securing major gifts from donors and demonstrable success in building new relationships. You will be entrepreneurial and self-starting, with the confidence to build a new programme from the ground up.

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

We’re also recruiting for: 

Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission. 

Community and Volunteering Fundraisers – to drive local engagement and inspire community fundraising.

Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Closing date: 01 August 2025
Interview dates: 22 August 2025

Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? 

We’re growing our passionate and ambitious Fundraising team and looking for two Corporate Partnership Managers to help us make a difference to even more families who need our support. 

These are exciting roles at the heart of our growth strategy and designed to build and deliver a powerful corporate partnerships programme that will generate vital income and create meaningful, lasting relationships with businesses across the UK who align with our values. 

The role

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll proactively lead the way in securing high-value corporate support. You’ll identify and engage prospective corporate partners, create compelling proposals, deliver inspiring pitches and then manage long-term partnerships that deliver both income and impact. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in new business development and who can spot the potential for partnership across all sectors from sponsorships and strategic giving to employee fundraising and volunteering. 

You’ll be a key player in shaping our corporate fundraising approach, working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Programmes, and Communications to create partnerships that are exciting, innovative, and mission aligned. 

About you  

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, or business development, particularly in securing five- to six-figure multiyear partnerships. 

• Excellent communication skills and confident in creating high-quality proposals and delivering persuasive pitches to senior stakeholders. 

• A natural relationship-builder, with a track record of opening doors and maintaining strong, productive partnerships. 

• A creative and strategic thinker who can identify new opportunities, meet ambitious targets, and bring fresh ideas to the table. 

A genuine passion for our mission and the drive to grow support for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. 

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Closing date: 1 August 2025
Interview dates: 20 August 2025

Philanthropy Manager

Do you have the vision and drive to grow a high-value philanthropy programme that changes lives? Do you thrive on securing transformational gifts that make a lasting impact?

This is an exciting time to join the team. As part of they are growing and ambitious fundraising team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening valued relationships and reaching new audiences - securing the funding needed to meet rising demand for support, now and into the future.

We’re expanding the Philanthropy Programme and are looking for a passionate and strategic Philanthropy Manager to help drive this growth.

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) based in London. While we are flexible regarding your work location, there is an expectation to attend the London office occasionally for ad-hoc meetings and training sessions. The role will also require occasional travel within the UK to attend face-to-face meetings, as necessary

Do you have the key responsibilities to be our Philanthropy Manager ?

• Secure five-and-six figure donations, with a focus on multi-year strategic partnerships.
• Identify and research new philanthropic prospects, including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of mid- to high-value donors, cultivating relationships that lead to significant, multi-year support.
• Create compelling, tailored proposals and stewardship plans aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather insights and develop cases for support.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Philanthropy Programme.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure accurate reporting of income and impact

Do you have the required skills to be our Philanthropy Manager ?

• Proven experience in philanthropy, trust fundraising, or major donor engagement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives and build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidence in identifying and researching prospective donors.
• A proactive, strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to relationship management.
• A genuine passion for the charity’s mission and values.

If you’re ready to use your skills to grow a high-impact philanthropy programme and help shape the future of fundraising, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

This role will close on Friday, 25th July. First-round interviews will be conducted via Teams shortly after

Benefits

The charity offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

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

About the organisation

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

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

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

Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make it an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

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

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

At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.

This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.

As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:

• Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
• Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
• Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.

You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
• Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
• Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
• Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
• Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
• Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
• Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.

Why Join Us?

• A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
• A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
• Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
• An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.

If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.

We are delighted to be partnering with a national charity to find their new Public Affairs and Policy Manager. 

Job Title: Public Affairs & Policy Manager
£40,000-£47,500 (London)
£36,000-£43,500 (nationally) 

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs & Policy Manager to join our team, driving the organisation's influence with government and political stakeholders in England. As a key member of our communications team, you will build relationships with elected representatives, ministers, and officials, providing timely intelligence and analysis of policy developments that affect our work. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK to ensure a cohesive approach to relationship management, developing influencing strategies and plans to advance our organisational aims.

Required Skills:
* Significant experience of working with elected representatives, officials, and other public affairs activities
* Strong background in political analysis, parliamentary, and legislative knowledge
* Policy analysis skills with the ability to identify key themes and opportunities 
* Strong communications skills (written and oral), with the ability to influence and engage with a range of different stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills:
* Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
* Relevant qualification
* Understanding of the VCSE sector in relation to public affairs

Preferred Education and Experience:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in public affairs, policy analysis, and communications. A relevant qualification is desirable.

Other Requirements:
Regular travel is expected as part of this role. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities is essential.

As we strive to make a positive impact on communities and society, we invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to shaping our influence with government and political stakeholders. If you are passionate about public affairs, policy analysis, and communications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible
*Please note, all 3rd party agencies speculative CVs will not be accepted*

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.  
 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience managing contracts in the third sector, particularly within health, social care, or community services?

Are you passionate about ensuring public service contracts deliver real impact for vulnerable people? 

 Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our team in the South Region to lead on the delivery and development of advocacy contracts across VoiceAbility’s portfolio. This is a permanent role, working full time, 35 hours a week. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our commissioned services meet and exceed expectations. You will be responsible for monitoring contract performance, analysing complex data, and ensuring compliance with KPIs, quality standards, and third sector funding requirements.

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of commissioned contracts funded by local authorities, NHS trusts, and third sector partners.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About you

We are looking for a skilled and experienced contract management professional with a strong understanding of third sector commissioning and service delivery. You will have a proven ability to manage and monitor complex contracts, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and funding conditions. You’ll be confident in building and maintaining relationships with commissioners, funders, and delivery partners.

You will be highly numerate, with excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, insightful reports that demonstrate impact, value for money, and continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable working with data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and will support operational teams to address underperformance and drive service excellence.

We are looking for someone who can balance the retention of existing contracts with a proactive approach to identifying and supporting new opportunities for growth and innovation in the third sector.

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

 How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. All Employees are homebased meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by visiting our webspage then follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Contract Manager. 

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit our website,We look forward to hearing from you.

The Research Manager will work in a small team that is responsible for commissioning and managing high quality, robust social research, and for synthesising and disseminating evidence of what works to support the most disadvantaged young people into good jobs.

About the role:

The Research Manager will support all aspects of Youth Futures research, from project development to impact.

This will include:

• helping to develop our research strategy
• identifying research questions alongside colleagues in Youth Futures
• working closely with our research partners and suppliers so that projects are delivered on time and to budget; and ensuring that all research outputs are consistently high quality and make clear, practical and impactful recommendations for practice and policy.

This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London.  We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

How to apply:

Apply via our website. A full job description and person spec can be found in the job recruitment pack. 

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

We are looking for a candidate with strong experience of both digital and grassroots campaigning, to manage our Campaigns By You campaigning. Reporting to the Head of Campaigns By You, you will create and manage campaigns, and use the platform to drive change in the UK, making our country fairer, more respectful and more sustainable.

The Campaigns By You platform is the part of 38 Degrees where the general public and partner organisations can use our free software to run campaigns on anything from saving their local community spaces to major national issues. This role is also central to helping 38 Degrees build a broad and representative movement of supporters, who regularly take action to create impact on the big issues of the day.

This job is for you if you’re passionate about making the country fairer, more respectful, and more sustainable – and if you have the skills and drive to run popular, timely, creative, impactful, people-powered campaigns to make it happen. We’re looking for a digital campaigns expert who is quick to react to the news of the day, who’s happy to pick up the phone and find the perfect case study, who’s able to manage partner relationships well and who’s able to translate complex issues into easily understandable language.

There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us that you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! To be successful in your application you must meet the requirements of this role and answer the questions below which are part of the selection criteria. Without completion of this task your application cannot be considered.

Your background and experience

We are looking for someone who understands 38 Degrees, our model and our organisational culture already, and our fierce determination to change our country – campaigning to do so without fear or favour whoever is in power. You will have worked at, or with, a similar organisation to us, where our supporters are our purpose, and you’ll be ready to engage in discussions about campaigning tactics and way of working from day one.

The Campaigns By You platform is central to our mission to give people power in order to make the country fair, respectful and sustainable.

You understand how to translate complex issues into everyday understandable language and you’re experienced in running digital and offline campaigns that create change in local, national, political and corporate issue areas.

You’ll have loads of experience in digital-first campaigning, especially knowing how to use a large email list to spark activism, but also will love using a range of digital tools and platforms to give people the power to influence decision-makers.

You’ll be able to demonstrate experience of effective partnership and project management, thrive working in a fast paced reactive environment, sound judgement and good decision making, and be able to build productive, collaborative relationships at all levels that help you succeed in the CBY team, wider Impactful Campaigns Department and across the organisation as a part of the Senior Management team.

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About us

38 Degrees is one of the UK’s biggest campaigning communities, involving over a million supporters who campaign to make the UK a better place. We’re united by a shared vision to create a fairer and more respectful UK and a more sustainable world.

In the space of a week, millions of supporters could be campaigning on anything from protecting our NHS and stopping cuts to Universal Credit, to saving local green spaces and protecting our democracy.

38 Degrees is fiercely independent. We are primarily funded by small donations from hundreds of thousands of members of the public from all over the UK. This independence means we never have to hold ourselves back from taking on those with power and can truly listen to our supporters.

Why you’ll want to work here

The 38 Degrees culture is honest, kind, supportive, courageous, and respectful. We move fast, and frequently change plans to respond to events. We work hard but we also have fun. We regularly enjoy team away days and social hours.

Benefits include:

27 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays); Office closure between Christmas and New Year; 9-day fortnight (office closed every other Friday); 4pm closure on the alternate Friday; (note we are currently piloting a 4 day working week for 6 months, working Monday-Thursday); Flexibility to work 90 days overseas per tax year (30 day maximum per travel in any location as per approval process); One month paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service; Employer pension contribution; 24 hour employee assistance programme; Enhanced family leave policies; Cycle to work scheme; Employer paid annual flu vaccination; Rental deposit loan; Contribution to eye tests/glasses; Learning and development budget.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re especially keen to hear from people who’ll bring lived experience of the issues we work on and who’ll make our team more diverse as a result. So if you’re Black, Asian or from any other minority ethnic group, if you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+, or if you’re from a working class home, your application will be especially welcome. And thanks to our flexible home working approach and network of offices, we have a staff team that is increasingly based across the UK. We’re keen to continue diversifying geographically, so that we’re rooted in our supporters’ communities.

To make sure that we are able to reach our goal of a diverse team we have equal opportunities monitoring requirements. Your application will not be complete without the equal opportunities monitoring form.

38 Degrees is committed to inclusive working practices, so during the application process we commit to:

• Paying for childcare whilst you’re at 38 Degrees interviews or tasks
• Paying for your travel costs to the office and back – and for overnight accommodation if you’re travelling from a long distance for an interview although at present the majority of interviews are held online using zoom.
• Making any reasonable adjustments – for example ensuring we have a BSL interpreters organised in advance if you’d need one
• If there anything else you’re concerned about or think we could provide, please let us know.

To be successful in your application you must meet the essential requirements for this role and answer the questions below which are part of the selection criteria. Without completion of this task your application cannot be considered.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. 

Application Questions (max. word count: 2000 words across all questions)

1. Tell us about a successful campaign that you played a leading role in. What was your role? What made the project successful in your view?

2. What do you think the biggest challenges and opportunities for 38 Degrees’ campaigning are over the next year? How do you think we could use the CBY platform to overcome the challenges and maximise opportunities?

3. Describe the most difficult challenge you’ve faced when leading a team (for example on a project or campaign). What was it, and how did you resolve it?

We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager for Energy Sparks, a charity working towards a sustainable future in which the school community is at the heart of measurable action to tackle climate change. Energy Sparks equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and tools to take practical action in their school and wider community to reduce carbon emissions. We enable school leaders, staff and communities to better understand and reduce their school’s energy consumption and introduce wider measures to reduce their carbon footprint. 

This is an exciting, new role in our growing team and provides a great opportunity to apply your financial accounting and management skills to help our charity flourish. As the only finance employee within a small organisation, this role will be a blend of weekly bookkeeping tasks alongside the preparation of management accounts and strategic oversight of Energy Sparks’ finances. The successful postholder will embrace the varied responsibilities. 

• Salary: £40,000-£42,000 pro rata dependent on experience

• Role initially offered 0.2 FTE. This can be worked 7.5 hours per week across the year or 8.75 hours per week term time only, with the opportunity for future growth, subject to income. Hours can be worked flexibly from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

• Home working with occasional team meetings in Bath (typically 1 visit per year, although for local employees there may be the opportunity to meet more often)

• Post holder must already have the legal right to work in the UK. 

Application deadline: 11:59pm Thursday 24th July 2025

To start September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About us

Energy Sparks is an online energy management tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of smart meter data. Energy Sparks helps pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school’s carbon emissions, and make a real contribution to addressing the 'climate emergency'. Energy Sparks started in 2017 in Bath, and is now working with over 1000 schools across the UK. 

Current annual income is £500,000 to £600,000 with expected growth in the 2025/2026 financial year. To date, the responsibilities in this job description have been delivered by the CEO. All staff work remotely with the core staff team based in the Bath area.

Key Responsibilities

Note: Energy Sparks currently uses the Xero accounting package to deliver most of the tasks below. 

1. Financial Reporting 

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of income and expenditure.

• Provide financial reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees 

• Track restricted vs unrestricted funds and ensure proper allocation and reporting.

• Prepare the annual financial statements (in line with charity SORP).

2. Transaction recording and bank and payment reconciliation 

• Reconcile bank accounts weekly, including card payments

• Match incoming payments to invoices or grants

• Authorise and categorise supplier invoices

• Maintain accurate coding of income and spend to specific funders or grants (restricted/unrestricted funds), including apportioning staff salaries with manual journals

3. Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier payments

• Monitor supplier invoice due dates and ensure timely payment

• Issue sales invoices to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and other partners

• Monitor accounts receivable and flag and chase overdue invoices with schools, MATs or partners.

• Monitor Energy Sparks account renewals and work with the wider team to issue renewal notifications.

4. Payroll 

• Check and post monthly payroll on Xero

• Post HMRC payments (PAYE/NIC)

• Process and post pension contributions

5. VAT

• Record input VAT on supplier payments including reverse charge VAT

• Correctly charge VAT on sales invoices

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns including accurate business/non-business apportionment for input VAT recovery

6. Record-Keeping

• Maintain digital records of receipts, invoices, and approvals

• Ensure proper documentation for charity finance compliance

7. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Comply with Energy Sparks’ internal financial controls and policies to manage risk.

• Monitor cash flow and reserves and recommend adjustments for financial sustainability.

8. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic financial insights to help inform decisions about growth and expansion.

• Assist with long-term planning, forecasting, and cost analysis for sustainability.

• Support organisational change, ensuring financial stability and compliance as the charity grows.

• Suggest improvements to financial processes, including optimising our use of accounting software to increase efficiency.

This will be a varied role within a small staff team and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential. There are currently no line management responsibilities for this post.
 

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

1. Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally in the charity sector.

2. Strong knowledge of charity financial compliance, SORP, and statutory reporting

3. Experience of fund management and management accounts

4. Experience of preparing VAT returns and business/non-business apportionment 

5. Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software, including manual journals

6. Confident running a Payroll function using Xero or other accounting software

7. Skilled in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting

8. Advanced use of Excel and Google Sheets.

9. Experience preparing for audits and liaising with external auditors/independent examiners

10. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, funders, trustees, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and suppliers. Happy to pick up the phone and chase schools or MATs for invoice payments!

11. A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

12. Excellent organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail.

13. Strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-focused approach.

Nice to have

1. Strong interest in sustainability

Benefits

1. £40,000 to £42,000 pro rata dependent on experience 

2. 12% employer pension contribution

3. 38 days paid annual leave pro rata including bank holidays

4. 0.2 FTE. This can be worked 7.5 hours per week across the year or 8.75 hours per week term time only, with the opportunity for future growth subject to income. Hours can be worked flexibly from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

5. The opportunity to make a difference in reducing carbon emissions and helping young people to live sustainable lives.

Application deadline: 11:59pm Thursday 24th July 2025

To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK.

Energy Sparks is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Ready to Shape the Future of Young Farmers?

Fundraising Manager - National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC)

Charity People are exclusively recruiting on behalf of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) for a talented and motivated Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing the future of one of the UK's largest rural youth organisations by developing creative strategies to attract funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum
Location: UK-wide- remote or hybrid (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week or 4 days)

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions, 28 days' annual leave rising to 33 with service plus discretionary leave, a BUPA health cash plan and access to childcare vouchers.
 

Who Are NFYFC?

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK, empowering over 23,000 young people aged 10-28 across England and Wales. Through a comprehensive programme of training, competitions, events, and skills development, NFYFC helps young farmers build confidence, leadership, and community connections.

Could You Be Their Next Fundraising Manger?

NFYFC are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who can build and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, write compelling proposals, and lead successful income-generation strategies to sustain and expand NFYFC's vital work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, research, and approach new funding opportunities.
• Prepare persuasive funding applications, proposals, and impact reports.
• Grow relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Develop and deliver individual giving campaigns using a range of channels.
• Support YFC county federations by creating fundraising toolkits and resources.
• Integrate fundraising into NFYFC's marketing and communications.
• Monitor income against targets and adapt strategies accordingly.

About You:

They are looking for someone who is passionate about NFYFC's mission to support young people in rural communities, self-motivated and proactive, organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and creative, adaptable, and solutions focused. The ideal individual will also be warm, persuasive, and skilled at building positive relationships.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing income from trusts, grant-making bodies, or corporate funders.
• Strong written communication and editing abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable but not essential: experience working with volunteers or committee structures.

How to Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this wonderful organisation that is making a real difference. If this sounds like your dream role, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People

Please note this is being advertised on a rolling basis which applications are being sent as and when received, if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Closing date: 23rd of July
First Stage Interview: 30th/ 1st of August
Second Stage Interview: 7th of August

Safeguarding

NFYFC is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists). Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.