Community fundraising managers jobs

The Eikon Charity helps children and young people in Surrey to feel and be safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, Eikon helps children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.

This is a senior fundraising role within Eikon’s Trusts & Grants team, focused on generating significant voluntary income from charitable trusts, foundations, and local government funders. With an overall team target of £1m, this postholder will contribute around £250k per year through a mix of high-quality applications, strategic account management, and relationship building.

The role requires both strong bid writing skills (especially for complex, high-value and multi-year proposals) and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and steward relationships with funders. It offers the opportunity to take on more responsibility within the team, deputise for the Grants Lead when needed, and help shape Eikon’s fundraising approach.

As Senior Trust Fundraiser, you will:

• Raise circa £250k annually from a mix of trusts, foundations, and local government grant funders (restricted and unrestricted)
• Lead on developing a portfolio of high-value, multi-year funders, cultivating new prospects and strengthening existing relationships
• Research, write, and submit compelling, tailored proposals and reports
• Work collaboratively with the Grants Lead on strategic bids (e.g. The National Lottery Community Fund, Community Foundation for Surrey)
• Develop an approach for growing unrestricted income
• Actively network across Surrey to identify new leads and opportunities
• Provide excellent account management through regular reporting, funder meetings, and creative stewardship (e.g. site visits, events)
• Manage accurate pipeline and reporting on Donorfy CRM, supporting both team and board-level reporting
• Deputise for the Grants Lead at meetings where required
• Provide peer support to colleagues in the fundraising team

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Proven track record in trusts and foundations fundraising (including complex, high-value proposals)
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information persuasively
• Confident in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable independently representing Eikon at external meetings and networking events
• Strong organisational and time management skills – able to balance writing, relationship building, and reporting
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable; able to deputise when required
• Experience of the children, education, or mental health sectors desirable
• Based in or near Surrey, with willingness to travel regularly within the county
• Driving licence essential

Benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced sick leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Safeguarding training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Fundraising and Marketing Assistant

We are looking for a Fundraising and Marketing Assistant to join our small, passionate team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver our ambitious fundraising and marketing strategies, expanding our reach and impact in the community.

Position: Fundraising and Marketing Assistant
Location: Leigh Park, Hampshire – Hybrid (50% office-based)
Salary: £15,795 - £16,380 per annum (£25,974 - £26,936 FTE)
Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 11.59pm
 

The Role

This new role will enhance our fundraising and marketing activities, connecting with diverse audiences including young people, families, professionals, and supporters. You will create compelling digital content, manage our website, social media, and email campaigns, and support donor stewardship and fundraising administration using our CRM system (Donorfy).

You will:

• Create and manage engaging content across website, social media, and email campaigns.
• Support donor and community fundraiser stewardship, ensuring excellent relationship management.
• Assist with small and medium-sized trust and grant applications.
• Analyse digital performance to inform and improve strategies.
• Maintain and enhance our website and CRM database.

If you are creative, proactive, and driven by purpose, and you enjoy both content creation and using data to amplify impact, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a flair for digital content, and an interest in supporting our mission.

You will have:

• Experience in a communications or marketing role.
• Experience creating content across websites, social media, and email marketing.
• Skills in using platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, and JustGiving.
• Strong writing, editing, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship.
• Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Donorfy.
• Experience creating multimedia content such as videos and graphics.

Benefits Include:

• Work laptop for hybrid working.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible start and finish times (between 8am–6pm).
• Flexible hours for appointments and caring responsibilities.
• 3% employer pension contribution (if eligible).
• Paid sick leave.

About the organisation:
This charity is based in Leigh Park, Hampshire, dedicated to supporting young people and families. We provide a range of services including counselling, advice, outreach, and community engagement. Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are proud to be a trusted, specialist charity in our community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Marketing Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Fundraising Officer, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator, Communications and Fundraising Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation to recruit their next Head of Supporter Engagement. This is a pivotal leadership role within a growing fundraising team, overseeing a public fundraising programme currently generating around £1m, with an ambitious target to grow to £1.8m in the coming years.

About the role

• Lead and inspire a team of seven, including three direct reports (Community Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager and Database Manager).
• Drive strategy and innovation across individual giving, community fundraising, lottery, challenge events and legacies.
• Champion supporter experience, ensuring donors and fundraisers feel engaged, valued and motivated.
• Use insight, data and creativity to develop engaging campaigns and products, diversifying and growing income streams.
• Contribute as part of the senior fundraising leadership team, helping to shape the wider fundraising and communications strategy.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Significant experience across individual giving, supporter engagement and/or community fundraising.
• Proven success in growing income and leading high-performing teams.
• A strong understanding of supporter journeys, donor acquisition and retention.
• Excellent leadership and line management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach and develop staff.
• Strategic thinking, creativity and the ability to turn ideas into successful campaigns.

Key details

• Salary: £49,976 – £55,000
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours – flexible working considered)
• Location: North London office, with hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)
• Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
• Team size: Seven (three direct reports)

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse public fundraising programme and lead a talented, ambitious team as income continues to grow.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected]

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Job purpose

1. Assist the management of Able Child’s brand and external communications, with high quality content.

2. Assist the management of Able Child’s portfolio of fundraising events.

3. Assist the delivery of our individual giving programme, supporting other forms of community and Trusts and Foundations fundraising.

4. Provide other support to the Fundraising and Communications Team as agreed, including supporting routine office operations.

Key accountabilities

Assist the management of Able Child’s brand and external communications, with high quality content.

1. Along with the team, manage Able Child’s social channels, working with external suppliers when applicable, to maintain a professional and engaging external brand.

2. Support the management of a vibrant and responsive website by ensuring content is up to date, professional and engaging; supporting the collection of imagery, videos, case studies and blogs where directed.

3. Produce and distribute Able Child’s quarterly newsletter, contributing with high quality written content and complying with organisational data protection and confidentiality standards.

Assist the management of Able Child’s portfolio of fundraising events.

4. Assist with the delivery of Able Child’s events portfolio when required. This includes but is not exclusive to the London Marathon, the Gala Dinner, the Children’s 10k walk and the Charity Golf Day.

5. Market the events, recruiting, retaining and communicating with participants to support the achievement of income targets.

6. Support with donor stewardship activities post event, engaging new regular donors and supporters to grow our incomes streams.

Assist the delivery of other fundraising work, including but not exclusive to Trusts & Foundations, individual giving and community fundraising.

7. Support the attainment of funds from a variety of Trusts and Foundations, through submitting high quality applications.

8. Support Able Child's individual giving programme, assisting with donor communications, building relationships with donors and growing our income.

9. Support community fundraising activities, empowering existing and newly sourced supporters to independently generate funds through independent events and activities.

Provide other support to the Fundraising and Communications and wider operational teams as agreed, including supporting routine office operations.

10. Maintain our Salesforce database, keeping detailed records of communications, support and donations from individuals and organisations.

11. Support our advocacy objectives, working with the Advocacy team to produce high quality and consistent messaging for use within the international development sector.

12. Support the delivery of unique and ongoing operational activities as required for the effective running of the organisation.

Competencies

Experience

1. At least one years’ experience in a fundraising, communications, marketing or sales support role or similar.

2. Experience of managing or supporting the management of events to, ideally including managing volunteers or supporters to raise funds.

3. Experience or knowledge of writing funding applications, ideally with a demonstrable track record of securing funds from Trusts and Foundations.

Skills and Technical Competencies

4. Creative ability to assist in the production of engaging content for communication in line with the organisational brand and mission.

5. Competency in managing social channels under direction, developing newsletters and other blogs or articles.

6. Basic understanding of WordPress, and other design packages (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva) desirable.

Qualities

7. An understanding of contributing to an organisational culture based on inclusivity, wellbeing and empowerment.

8. Excellent time management and organisational skills; ability to work under pressure to prioritise and manage varied workload and competing deadlines whilst ensuring attention to detail.

9. Personable, with an ability to develop and maintain new relationships.

Position: Communications and Marketing Manager   

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution (Band 3a) pro rata  

Hours: 3-4 days (.6 to .8FTE)  

Days of work: Flexible to take place between Monday and Friday, TOIL-able hours in the evening or weekends when required  

Contract Type: Permanent  

Benefits:   

• 4% employer pension contribution,   

• 6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays)  

• Enhanced sickness pay  

• Monthly independent therapeutic supervision,  

• Take your birthday off  

  Location: Flexible / Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT  

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising  

Collaborating with: Community Fundraising and Events Manager  

Direct reports: N/A   

Closing date: Monday 29th September at 5pm

Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 6th October. 

Start date: Late October/ November 2025 

Be part of something life-changing. 

At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.  

Now, we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Fundraising Team, helping us grow our impact and lead our external communications and digital marketing efforts to support more survivors of modern slavery.  

About the Role 

We are seeking a proactive, engaging, relational individual with who shares our values and is driven to make a difference.    

As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will lead on crafting and delivering compelling communications that strengthen our brand, deepen supporter engagement, and drive income. With a strategic approach and a passion for storytelling, you will also oversee and support the delivery of creative, consistent and sensitive messaging internally and externally.  

The role is responsible for continuing and enhancing both public and internal communication. We are a growing charity helping to lead the way in supporting survivors of modern slavery. This role is a pivotal part of the Fundraising team and will help us to deliver our aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation.    

This role is designed for someone who enjoys cultivating and developing income through individual giving and thrives on excellent and creative communication.  

What You’ll Be Doing:   

This person will take the lead on developing and delivering the organisation’s communication and marketing, in line with our branding, mission, vision and values. This includes:   

• Lead on branding, digital presence (website, social media, newsletters), and compelling storytelling to grow awareness, engage supporters, and recruit staff/volunteers. 

• Develop and deliver campaigns, newsletters, and case studies with sensitivity, ensuring consistent brand representation and co-produced content with beneficiaries. 

• Contribute to annual fundraising strategy, create detailed communications/marketing plans with budgets and targets, and strengthen the donor journey. 

• Partner with the fundraising team to drive income through digital marketing, supporter engagement, donor retention, and data-led reporting. 

• Manage eTapestry records, supporter data, and income tracking, while recommending improvements in data management and ensuring GDPR compliance. 

We’d love to hear from you if you: 

• Have experience creating engaging and effective marketing campaigns and communications.

• Are a confident communicator and storyteller who has experience of creating impactful social media messaging.

• Are proactive, creative, and passionate about our work supporting survivors of modern slavery and exploitation 

• Share our values of compassion, empowerment and collaboration 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact 

• Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization 

• Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work 

• Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares 

• Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions 

Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification 

How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.

We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work. 

Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 26th September 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to demonstrate a proven ability of writing persuasive and compelling copy to achieve support, as well as proven ability of developing strong relationships with supporters, customers or clients from a charity, consumer or business career.

Fundraising and Communications Officer

Can you increase community fundraising income by building relationships while developing compelling stories?

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 FTE (NJC Point 18-22)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. Hybrid working available.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol (with some remote working)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025
Interview date: Monday 20th October 2025 at The Old Co-op, Ground Floor, 40-42 Chelsea Road, Bristol, BS5 6AF

We are seeking someone with a mix of skills: an individual with proven community fundraising experience, excellent relationship-building abilities and a crafter of persuasive and powerful content that resonates with a variety of stakeholders.

This is an exciting time to join, as the organisation builds on recent fundraising growth and development. Can you help deliver effective communications while moving income generation to the next level?

Your role
You’ll be securing financial support from individuals while simultaneously raising the organisation’s profile among stakeholders through communications and marketing. This work includes:

• Building relationships with community groups and corporate organisations, managing individual giving programmes, organising fundraising events and providing supporter care
• Delivering communications to promote the organisation’s work, producing materials such as newsletters, reports, blogs and videos
• Overseeing the website and social media presence, and handling media relations

About you

• Proven track record in community fundraising, with a good understanding of supporter stewardship
• Creative and proactive, with marketing and communications expertise to bring stories to life across a range of platforms
• Confident networker who can spot opportunities
• Resilient, self-motivated and meticulous with a strong eye for detail and excellent planning skills
• Commitment to working within an ethos of respect, empowerment and inclusion

About the organisation
The organisation provides support services to people facing health-related challenges in the local community. This includes advice, peer support groups, mentoring and wider holistic services. They pride themselves on treating clients with respect and dignity, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring services are accessible, person-centred, non-judgemental and of the highest quality.

Benefits include:

• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 6% pension contribution
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular supervision
• Flexible/remote working (with some office presence required)
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply
Please complete the online application form outlining your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. All applications will be scored against the person specification. General life experience can also be included when evidencing your abilities.

The organisation is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly people of African or Caribbean heritage and people living with HIV, who are currently underrepresented in the staff team. Applicants from these groups who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited to interview.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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 (Philanthropy) 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.

We have a fantastic and diverse range of philanthropic supporters - from key individual donors through to local community foundations and major philanthropic trusts. As part of the philanthropy team, you will play a key and varied role in growing and stewarding these partnerships - ranging from taking responsibility for your own portfolio of philanthropic supporters through to contributing to funding bids, writing compelling reports, and managing supporter engagement. 

The role at a glance

Contract: 

Permanent, full-time

Start date: 

As soon as possible, as agreed with candidate 

Working Hours:

09.00 - 17.30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. 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 Wednesday 1st October 2025

Interview Day (in-person) - Wednesday 8th October 2025.. Please ensure that you are available on this date.

Head of Fundraising and Development

Connect: North Korea is a fast-growing charity supporting North Korean escapees to build new lives after experiences of systemic discrimination, poverty, and trauma. 

Our organisational income has grown consistently year on year since we registered  in 2018. We now have a series of multi-year grants in place ensuring that 42% of our income for 2026 is already secured. But we are ambitious. We want to do more for our community, so we are looking for a new, dynamic Head of Fundraising and Development to lead and deliver income generation as we scale our work in the UK and globally.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a fundraising strategy and plan across all major income streams—trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and major donors. This role is an exciting mixture of leadership complemented by  day-to-day delivery. You’ll work closely with the CEO and across programme teams to map out our annual fundraising plan, craft compelling cases for support, develop funder relationships, and increase our funding base by 20% in 2026. 

Position: Head of Fundraising and Development

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Based at: Our offices in New Malden KT3 with some remote/home working.  We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent. Full-time (35 hours per week). Flexible hours/days possible whilst respecting core hours of 10am-4pm

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + 5% eligible pension and gym membership

Benefits: 28 days holidays exclusive of public holidays. We also offer 2 additional days on top of this – 1 recharge day where the whole charity closes and 1 day in the week of a staff member’s birthday.

Role objective

Lead our efforts to grow and diversify CNK’s income across individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising. Diversity our income base by increasing our unrestricted income, ensure organisational sustainability by securing multi-year grants and growing individual and corporate donations and grow our annual income by identifying and building relationships with new donor

About you:

Are you passionate about helping others, interested in working with the North Korean community and excited about using your expertise in fundraising to increase our impact? We are looking for a very special candidate to join our small team: a person who knows what success looks like and the steps that need to be taken to get there. A person who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in, but most of all, a person who can build relationships - with our team members, our community, our donors and drive through positive change for the benefit of all. 

General duties and responsibilities will be:

Work closely with Chief Executive to:

• Develop our five year organisational fundraising strategy and fundraising action plan for 2026. 

• Draft fundraising targets and KPIs based on current income levels and our delivery plans for 2026

• Lead and coordinate all CNK fundraising activity from Trusts and Foundations, corporate donations and individual giving including identifying new funding sources, drafting applications, delivering individual giving campaigns and communicating with supporters.

• Recruit and support a team of volunteers who help with communications, social media content and community fundraising. 

• Build relationships with major donors, corporates, charitable Trusts and Foundations and other institutional funders

• Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors

• Ensure all fundraising meets the Code of Fundraising Practice, safeguarding standards, GDPR compliant and CNK’s values;

• Report quarterly on fundraising progress to Chief Executive and Board of Trustees

To apply:

Please send CVs and cover letters addressed to Michael Glendinning. Applications are rolling until we find the right candidate.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Domestic Abuse Community Outreach Worker to provide  high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in Derby City.

The Community Outreach worker will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles. The post holder will inform the survivor on the options and support available, empowering the survivor to make decisions and achieve their goals to increase their safety, confidence and independence. The role involves working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies to advocate on behalf of survivors and promote access to services to meet their needs. The outreach worker will work within Derby City.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 3 October 2025

Interview Date: 15 October 2025

Are you a passionate Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser ready to help grow vital income streams to empower communities in Africa by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who need it most?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving income, building meaningful relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Businesses and individuals to support life-changing projects in rural Zambia and Mozambique.

Location: Remote (UK only) with a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stays for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% of salary after probation), 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown.

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. For over 20 years, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, we reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres-improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.

The Role

As Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll take ownership of your fundraising portfolio, focusing on maximising income from corporate partnerships, Trusts and Foundations (both UK and international). You'll build and manage your own portfolio of donors, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. Collaboration and adaptability across this small, yet impactful organisation is key, as is a passion for creating positive change.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, trusts and foundations to maximise income and awareness.
• Develop a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants from high value trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and corporates. 
• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship. 
• Research and identify new opportunities, delivering pitches that align with companies' values and ESG goals.
• Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.
• Write persuasive proposals, reports, and donor updates that showcase the impact of our work.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely reporting to funders in line with donation conditions while driving unrestricted and restricted income opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop social media content that engages supporters.
• Work closely with Head of Fundraising to ensure key fundraising objectives are achieved.
• Uphold and embed Village Water values and behaviour expectations in your work.
• Ensure communications are in line with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador for Village Water, representing the charity at networking events.

About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. You will enjoy building impactful relationships with a wide range of people, both in person and online. You are self-motivated, organised and creative. You can adapt your approach to suit different audiences and achieve deadlines.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing funds from Trusts and new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £20,000.
• Confidence and experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to ensure long-term donor support.
• Strong written skills for crafting compelling cases for support, donor updates and grant applications.
• Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and funding data.
• Proficiency in using databases to monitor fundraising performance.

Why Village Water:

You will join a small, dynamic team that values its personal touch, collaborative approach, open communication and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You'll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people's lives every day.

Our Values:

Bold Innovation, Culture, Flexibility and Adaptability, Sustainability, Inclusivity and Diversity, Transparent Impact

How to Apply:send in your CV and covering letter

Closing date: 28th September 2025
First stage interview: 2nd and 3rd October 2025

Formed during Lock-down, Wells Community Network (WCN) is a newly registered charity dedicated to building a caring, resilient, and connected community in Wells and the surrounding area. We bring together volunteers, residents, and organisations to support people facing life challenges, reduce isolation, and strengthen the networks that help our community thrive.

With a generous grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are looking for a Manager to play a key role in our exciting journey from a volunteer-led organisation to a professionally supported charity. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who wants to:

• Build on the strengths of what already exists in our community.

• Support and facilitate volunteers to lead projects and deliver services.

• Encourage collaboration, connection, and shared problem-solving across local groups and organisations.

• Help WCN grow and become more resilient for the future.

As our charity Manager, you’ll coordinate projects and services, support volunteers, strengthen systems and policies, and work with trustees to deliver our strategy. You’ll also play a role in fundraising, communications, and impact measurement — helping ensure WCN remains sustainable and effective as it grows.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about people and community.

• Skilled at motivating and supporting volunteers.

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a wide range of responsibilities.

• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and networks.

If you share our belief that communities thrive when volunteers, people with lived experience, and organisations work together, we’d love to hear from you.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. 

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. 

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. 

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Fundraising Engagement Manager with great personality and team ethic to join our Regional Fundraising team.

This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation, and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more. 

You will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Regional Engagement’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates. 

Bristol and Somerset is an area filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is still so much opportunity to grow corporate support across the counties. Our Social Workers support families from Bristol hospitals, so building relationships with these teams are a must. 

Candidates should live within Bristol & Somerset, in one of the following Postcodes: Bristol BS1-19, North Somerset BS20-29, BS41-49, Somerset BA4-11, BA16-22, TA. 

Candidates who live outside of these areas should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered. If you don’t live in one of these postcodes and don’t have plans to relocate, your application will not be taken forward.  

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing? 

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in our Role Details document. 

• To plan, monitor and report on your budgeted income with a constant eye on contingency planning to ensure annual targets are achieved
• To steward our most committed supporters and deliver legendary supporter experience
• To be a key, valued member of your regional team and UK wide team.
• To identify, cultivate and secure partnerships and donations within your area
• To work with your local service team/s to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships 
• To be the first point of contact for service user families, to offer opportunities to them and their networks to engage with the wider charity as they would like I.e. fundraising, volunteering, sharing their story 

What do I need?  

• A proven track record of delivering amazing customer experiences
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Ability to work within a financial target-based setting, and experience of reaching/exceeding set targets
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business
• Experience of managing own workload
• Proven ability to manage/complete projects
• Able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are: 

• Natural storyteller
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team player 

What will I gain? 

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme 

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. 

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.  Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Cerys Sadler.

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• Phone interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025
• Panel interviews: Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd October