Community fundraising manager jobs in westminster, greater london

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We’re looking for a Head of Individual Giving to join our dynamic Fundraising and Communications team — a passionate group of people who want to make a difference. If you’re strategic, creative and driven, this is your opportunity to play a key role in Shaftesbury’s work.

At Shaftesbury, we’re more than a disability charity — we’re a team dedicated to helping children, young people and adults live full, flourishing lives. Guided by our values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we deliver personalised care and support that changes lives every day.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

About the opportunity 

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025
Start date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover contract. We are open to 0.6FTE to 1FTE for the right candidate. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations. 
• Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
• Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
• Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

• Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
• Creative and ambitious.
• Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
• Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Supporter Care Manager, you will deliver excellent customer care to supporters and potential supporters of Operation Smile UK. As an integral part of the Supporter Care team, you will successfully support the Individual Giving programme and wider fundraising activities, providing support to ever-increasing income and supporter stewardship for the delivery of increasing levels of unrestricted income for Operation Smile UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for existing supporters and new supporters who respond to our fundraising activities by phone, email, letter or in person, letter, or email delivering outstanding supporter care
• Liaise with supporters in timely communication via email, phone, and mail, with excellent customer care
• Prioritise answering incoming phone calls and escalate any difficult situations/complaints to the Senior Supporter Care Manager
• Support processing incoming phone and postal donations
• Assist with banking and processing incoming/outgoing post
• Be responsible for thanking our supporters, including by letter, email and phone, dispatch of information and fundraising materials
• Enter and maintain accurate records on our Database
• Maintain and assist with all types of donation processing, administration and Database record amendments/records being kept up to date. This will include Gift Aid status and contact consent requests
• Assist with cancelling and amending all types of regular gifts and sending out appropriate letters
• Manage the removal process and consent process
• Assist with sending out problem payment letters
• Following up cancelled regular payments as part of the winback process
• Assist with handling material requests and recording actions on the Database
• Assist with any third-party agency supporter care requests
• Maintain sensitive information and records with appropriate confidentiality
• Play an active role in developing the supporter journey at Operation Smile UK, working with the Senior Supporter Care Manager and colleagues across Fundraising & Communications.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Supporter Care Manager

Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, and the required person specification.

Recruitment

We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

We’re on the lookout for a Fundraising and Partnerships Marketing Manager to join us for a 12-month fixed-term contract during a truly exciting period, our 50th anniversary year. If you love bringing campaigns to life, working with brilliant people and making a real impact through meaningful marketing, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

You’ll get stuck into leading creative, integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels – particularly on social media, email and print - helping us reach more supporters, raise awareness and inspire action across a mix of corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives and special events. You’ll work closely with lots of different teams, collaborate with content creators and external partners, and use your experience to tell powerful stories that connect with target audiences.

We’d love to hear from someone who enjoys multitasking across busy and varied projects, has a great feel for what makes audiences tick, and is full of ideas and enthusiasm, especially in such a milestone year. If this sounds like your kind of role, even if you don’t tick every single box, we’d be really happy to hear from you.

Chief Executive Officer

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)

• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).

• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.

The Role: Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.

Job Description

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.

2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.

3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.

5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.

About Wandsworth Community Transport

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.

Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
 

We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.

Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector

To Apply

Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer

About us:
At St George's Hospital Charity, we're dedicated to making a difference in our hospitals and the communities we serve. Everything we do is framed by a commitment to improve the support we can provide to patients, staff and visitors who use our hospitals in the local communities across Southwest London, Surrey and Sussex. Every year, we transform hospital spaces, provide life-saving equipment, champion pioneering research and fund projects that support our NHS staff to perform at their best. We're looking for an ambitious fundraising professional to join our team and be part of the next stage in our charity's development. 

About the role:

We're looking for an Individual Giving Manager who will lead the charity’s individual giving programme during an exciting period of growth. You will deliver key activities aimed at building our profile, donor base and unrestricted income in line with our strategic objectives. This will be achieved through the delivery and strategic development of warm and cold cash acquisition, a face-to-face regular giving programme, effective retention strategies and initiatives that will build our contactable base of supporters. This role will also be responsible for the development of our gifts in wills programme, including creating marketing campaigns and materials to grow gifts in wills income. The role is involved in both strategic planning and implementation.

This role is a unique opportunity to double income from individual giving and be an integral member of a hardworking, friendly and passionate team. It would be suitable for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career with experience across a range of individual giving income streams, preferably including cash appeals, regular giving, face-to-face and lottery, with proven success in contributing to income growth across a diverse portfolio.  You will see firsthand the difference you make every day to 10,000 hardworking NHS staff and 1million + patients accessing St George’s NHS Trust.

Our staff benefits:

• Pension: contribute 3% of your pre-tax monthly salary and we add an additional 6% to your contribution
• Wellness days: you are entitled to two paid wellness days to focus on your wellbeing.
• Training and development: One-day (pro rata) per month to focus on your personal training and development
• Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday/year plus 8 bank holidays. This increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of an additional five days. This is on a pro rata basis.
• Enhanced maternity pay: Qualifying employees are eligible for enhanced maternity pay, calculated based on their current salary, after completing 52 weeks of employment.
• Extended time off: Employees with at least two years’ service can take between 4 to 6 weeks off unpaid for activities such as travelling, studying, pursuing hobbies or caring for an independent.
• Shared parental leave: This lets parents share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay after the birth or adoption of a child.
• Season ticket loan: spread the cost of your commute with our season ticket loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Our health assured EAP offers confidential support and advice on a range of personal and professional areas including mental health, financial concerns and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application before the closing date

Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: London

Our client is on a mission to tackle the high unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities. Through their year-long traineeship programme, they equip participants with vital skills to become skilled baristas and expert café assistants, or to develop their capabilities as office managers and assistants. They are seeking an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and experience to drive their business forward.

As their very first Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will spearhead their strategy to generate the income necessary for maintaining their success and expanding their reach across London. They require an accomplished fundraiser with a proven background in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, securing corporate sponsorships, and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, grant holders, and trustees. You will be working closely alongside their CEO, who has been actively leading the fundraising efforts until now.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A strategic thinker with experience in creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations
• Strong organisational and project management abilities to navigate and coordinate fundraising activities across teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• A proactive, results-driven mindset capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in fundraising, partnership management, or business development
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals within the disability community

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a sustainable pipeline of potential donors and partners
• Identify, cultivate, and secure significant funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors
• Design and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organisation's programme ambitions
• Build on established relationships with HNWIs and corporate partners while expanding engagement opportunities
• Manage the marketing team to ensure successful execution of campaigns aligned with fundraising goals

Our client prides themselves on cultivating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and respected. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to help ensure that their team reflects the communities they serve.

To apply, please email your CV. Join them in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team.

You'll drive corporate income and partnerships through a combination of first-in-class account management and identifying, and securing, new business opportunities. You will develop creative packages for support, drawing opportunities together across employee fundraising, branding, volunteering and pro bono, to attract support from new sectors and deepen existing relationships.

You'll work across both new business and account management, managing existing corporate partnerships to deliver exceptional stewardship and maximising on opportunities to meet, or exceed, income targets, whilst also identifying new opportunities through a combination of Charity of the Year, strategic, brand and multi-year relationships.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant and demonstrable experience of managing a high value (ideally six figure) corporate partnerships
• Good, demonstrable knowledge of commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Understanding and experience of Charity of the Year, brand and strategic partnerships
• Demonstrable experience of supporter relationship management to aid retention, maximise income and secure repeat business

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Role:Senior Consultant / Corporate Partnerships Manager – Royal Trinity Hospice

Reporting to:Head of Fundraising

Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week

Salary:£40,000

Location:Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite

Application:CV and a cover letter

ABOUT COMPTON 

Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital, and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions. 

ABOUT OUR CLIENT – ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE, CLAPHAM 

Royal Trinity Hospice (Trinity) is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 950,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end-of-life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community as well as support and counselling services for family and friends. The Compton team deliver transformative funding results allowing the hospice to deliver outstanding care to patients and their families. Trinity is a key client for Compton, and we have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Currently corporate income at Trinity averages £150-200k per annum and incorporates a small local business supporters programme, corporate sponsorship of hospice events or services and several larger corporate partnerships. The Corporate Partnerships Manager is a newly created role and they will work to increase income from corporate and business partners over the next 3 years. They will develop a strategy for growing this important area of fundraising and execute it. 

The successful candidate will build on what has been achieved to date to enhance our corporate offering, which will include engaging more businesses through the Local Business Heroes programme, working in partnership with other departments of the hospice to facilitate corporate volunteering and visits. They will work collaboratively with the Events Coordinator and Head of Philanthropy and Events to secure sponsorship for key events such as the RTH Gala Dinner, Dinner and Quiz, Opera at the Hospice, Light up A Life and others underpinning their financial success. In addition, we will look to the new Manager to enhance and develop our current offering. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will be supported by a small team of Fundraising Executives as required and report to the Head of Fundraising.

The successful candidate will:

·Lead on developing and implementing an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy for our client to increase income to  £300k+ over the next three years.

·Manage and grow our existing corporate partnerships, retaining relationships where possible and increasing income.

·Improve both our promotion of corporate giving and the processes to steward corporate relationships.

·Manage and grow our SME programme Local Business Heroes with the support of the Fundraising Executives.

·Develop and deliver creative partnership plans, including stewardship, communication, and fundraising strategies.

·Identify and execute income generation, awareness, and volunteering opportunities with partners.

·Create and implement annual fundraising plans, coordinating with internal teams to support partner activities.

·Provide exceptional stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and new opportunities.

·Achieve and exceed financial targets, ensuring accurate income and expenditure tracking. 

·Attend and support partner events, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

·Provide timely and accurate reporting and information for distribution to the client Executive team and Board.

·Develop and review regularly income and expenditure budgets and income forecasting. 

·Collaborate with other fundraising colleagues (major gifts, events, trusts & foundations) to identify opportunities for corporate activity within the broader fundraising campaigns. 

·Maintain excellent internal relationships with the Communications team, as well as the Hospice clinical teams and other stakeholders (volunteering, retail, etc).

·Collaborate with the Communications team to build and implement promotional strategies and thank corporate supporters.

·Support the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required. 

Experience, knowledge, skills, and characteristics

Required:

·At least two years of corporate fundraising or corporate relationship management experience.

·A strong track record in managing corporate fundraising promotion and relationship management to achieve sustainable growth.

·An interest and understanding of the importance of corporate support for a local hospice or other charitable organisation. 

·A passion for fundraising and aligning with a corporate’s CSR / ESG goals to create meaningful change.

·Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills, with the ability to engage with high-net-worth individuals and other key stakeholders.

·Experience of running a variety of campaigns, events or products and monitoring budgets. 

·Excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact successfully with a wide and varied group of supporters and colleagues. 

·Well-organised, and confident in planning and executing activities. 

·Demonstrably able to manage time and priorities workload effectively. 

·A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and take initiative.

·A responsive and flexible approach to stakeholder’s needs and enquiries. 

·Experience of using a database to manage supporters or clients and monitor income.  

Desired:

·Evidence of consistently reaching and surpassing targets.

·Experience in managing corporate partnerships; successfully stewarding them to success, acquiring new partnerships, and achieving targets.

·Experience of writing engaging fundraising copy.

·Experience of line management.

·An understanding of, or experience of, working in a healthcare or hospice or charity setting.

·An interest in and desire to become a fundraising consultant at Compton and a career in fundraising consultancy. 

Company benefits 

Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays (rising with experience) 

Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%

Life assurance paying a multiple of annual salary 

Discretionary performance bonus

Compton conferences, workshops and other learning and development opportunities 

Regular team socials

Employee Assistance Programme, offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice

Potential to work across other Compton charity clients. 

Applications and Interviews

Applications will only be accepted via Charity Job.

Interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025.

Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community thrives. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

Do you believe in the power of social prescribing to create more connected, resilient, and thriving communities?  

Are you an experienced project manager who is passionate about collaboration, inclusion and skilled at demonstrating impact? 

Community Action Redbridge is looking for a Project Manager to lead our Connected Communities Project, a successful social prescribing initiative that helps people build resilience, reduce loneliness, and connect with the support they need to improve their wellbeing. 

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of the project, guiding and supporting a small, dedicated team. Working in close partnership with voluntary and community organisations, the NHS, and other local agencies, you’ll help strengthen Redbridge’s community support infrastructure. You’ll champion person-led, strengths-based approaches, ensuring our work remains inclusive, responsive, and firmly grounded in what truly matters to the people we support. 

We’re looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and skilled in partnership working; confident in leading teams and managing projects; adept at maintaining and developing project systems and processes and committed to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing across diverse communities. 

Prior experience in social prescribing, project coordination, or health and wellbeing initiatives will be especially valued. 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to work three days per week in our Gants Hill office. 

What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge 

We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do. 

We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do. 

We offer some great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.

How to apply 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each): 

1. Please tell us about a community-based project, activity, or initiative you have been involved in that supported people’s wellbeing, independence, or connectedness. What approach did you take to make sure it was inclusive and person-led, and how did you help shape or measure the difference it made? 

2. This role involves coordinating multiple workstreams and partners to deliver a complex, evolving project. Can you share an example of a time when you had to balance different priorities, organise people or activities, and keep things on track to achieve positive results? Please include the tools or systems you used to manage the work, how you maintained progress, and how you addressed any challenges along the way. 

3. The Connected Communities Project, which includes the Community Connectors (previously known as Social Prescribing Advisers) is rooted in collaboration and partnership. Please describe a time you built or strengthened relationships with community organisations, local groups, or other stakeholders to achieve shared goals. What helped make that partnership effective, and what did you learn from the experience? 

4. Community Action Redbridge’s work is driven by values of social justice, equity, and community-led change. What do these values mean to you personally, and how would you bring them into your approach as a leader within the Connected Communities Project? You might want to reflect on how you’ve championed fairness, inclusion, or empowerment in your past work or life experience.

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. 

We're an award winning charity running local learning centres based in the heart of the communities we serve. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer (University Partnerships) to join our exceptional, talented and successful fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.

As part of the university partnerships team, you will be working with our network of university supporters who are crucial funding and operational partners of the charity. You will play a key and varied role in supporting these partnerships. Your work with the team will include: preparing individual reports demonstrating the impact of our work for each university partner, coordinating with university development teams fundraising for our centres, helping to organise our annual university network conference and organising, attending and following up actions from meetings with senior university contacts.

The role at a glance

Contract: 

Permanent, full-time

Start date: 

January 2026

Working Hours:

09.00 - 17.30
We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home. 

Location:

This role will be based at our Head Office in London. The role will require frequent travel both within London and regionally. 

Salary:

£30,950 (inclusive of London contribution of £2,700)

Annual Leave:

Full-time staff entitlement, pro-rated for part-time staff: 33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff Benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - 9am Monday 8th December 2025

Selection Day (in-person) - Tuesday 16th December 2025. Please ensure that you are available on this date.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

You will be supported by the Head of Corporate Development and Partnerships to be creative in how they grow and uplift new income generation across corporate partnerships. You will have an entrepreneurial approach to your work to identify and attract new organisations whilst maintaining excellent relationships with our established partners, focusing on stewardship, renewals and smart uplifts.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website

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Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached

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What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Libraries Connected is seeking a Research and Evaluation Manager to join our newly formed Policy, External Affairs, and Research Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver impactful research and evaluation across the public library sector.

You’ll lead internal research and data projects, provide in-house evaluation for programmes, and manage external research partnerships—including with academic institutions. Your work will directly inform advocacy, communications, and strategic decision-making.

We’re looking for someone with strong research and analytical skills, experience in managing complex data, and the ability to translate findings into accessible outputs. You’ll be collaborative, detail-oriented, and confident working independently across multiple projects.

About Orbis UK

Orbis UK is an affiliate of Orbis International, an eye care charity that transforms lives through the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Over 1.1 billion people live with vision loss in the world today. Yet for a staggering 90% of these people, visual impairment is treatable or could have been prevented.

At Orbis we work to change this injustice by providing treatment to thousands of people each year, training new generations of eye health-workers, and leading cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs that restore sight. Our vision is a world where communities strive together in the fight to save sight, and no-one is needlessly blind.

Orbis UK (Orbis Charitable Trust) is a registered charity in the UK and raises income from funders across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, towards our global commitment to eliminate avoidable blindness. In 2024, the UK team raised £5.1m.  These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma.

Our ambition is to grow our income to £10 million per year within the next five years.

Overall purpose of the role

The Trusts and Foundations Officer role will be responsible for securing five-figure funding from Trusts and Foundations and management of existing donor relationships to ensure effective stewardship. The role will also manage small Trust mailings and provide wider support to the team by maintaining funder records in Raisers Edge, developing case for support and supporting internal reporting on Trust fundraising activity.  

We’re looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser who can drive forward our income growth from both our existing and new supporters with skills in researching Trusts, writing compelling funding proposals and reports and in particular growing the medium Trust fundraising programme.

There are four key areas of responsibility for the role:

i) Identifying and researching Trusts that have the ability to give at the five-figure level, maintaining a pipeline of planned applications.

ii) Preparing high quality, written applications and reports to funders.

iii) Reviewing and growing a small Trust mailing programme (under 10K)

iv) Provision of support to the team in Raisers Edge data management and internal reporting.

Full details of the job description are attached below.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

· Competitive Salary benchmarked annually

· Minimum 25 days holiday pro-rated increasing with length of service

· Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· E-learning Courses

· Social Activities

· Flexi-time

· Free Sight Test

After completion of probation:

· Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Cycle to work scheme

· Contribution to cost of new prescription glasses

· Possibility of an overseas project visit after 3 years’ service

Application and interviews

Closing Date: Friday, 5th December 2025

Interviews: W/C 8th December 2025

Start Date: January/February 2026

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We operate an anonymised recruitment procedure so that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. This will ensure all applicants are assessed solely on the strength of their application and not be affected by unconscious bias or confirmation bias

Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. Orbis UK is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS)