Community jobs in norwood, greater london
Our expert care staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Hertsmere. Designed by families, for families, our hospice building - The Ark - provides a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
Shortlisted in three categories for the prestigious 2023 Third Sector Awards, including Charity Chief Executive of the Year and Fundraising Campaign of the Year, the charity has seen sustained growth over the past three years. We are looking for high quality professionals to be a part of our ongoing success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are hiring two Community Engagement Officers to join our ambitious team. Reporting to the Community
Engagement Manager, these two roles will work closely together to support the growth of our Community Giving Program from £310,000 to £650,000 over the next three years.
The Community Engagement Officer will be be responsible for implementing, and supporting the development of, our donor acqusition and retention strategies for key organisations across our catchment area; identifying new opportunities for growth, and analysing the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives to ensure targets are achieved. The post holder will excel at providing exceptional stewardship and using data insight to guide decision-making.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a professional fundraiser with demonstrable experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or in securing successful long-term partnerships is essential.
You will be a friendly, empathetic and confident public speaker who enjoys networking with a variety of internal and external stakeholders – able to instantly connect with others and communicate effectively about our work.
You will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel across our catchment area to meet supporters.
Occasionally undertaking weekend, early morning, and evening work – time off in lieu will be given.
Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day





A Finance Officer is required within our vital and growing community organisation to; manage financial systems, create and report on finance to the trustee board and stakeholders of the Loughborough Community Centre.
What you would do:
Oversight and day to day management of the organisational financial systems, including:
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Company payroll, tax and financial auditing.
- Keeping well-organised files and records of business financial activity.
- Archive of reports, receipts, and other financial evidence.
- Keeping financial databases up to date.
- Interacting with customers either on the phone or in person.
- Following up on business financial communications, billing, and ordering.
- Communicating with funders, suppliers and vendors.
- Company Invoicing.
- Using Quick Books, spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending.
- Collecting and inputting company data within the financial systems.
- Learning about the company's mission and available products/services.
- Assist with financial technical support.
- Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and/or board of LCC for financial matters.
- Giving feedback on finance efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION
We are looking for a competent person to support successful discharge of older people from hospital. You will be trained to undertake pre-discharge home assessments to identify any risks or barriers to discharge.
This is a non-clinical role, but you will be supported by Age UK management and clinical therapists within the hospital and community settings. The service aims to reduce the risk of a failed discharge, readmission or falls in the home environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This new role is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of Family Fund’s community and volunteer fundraising, enabling more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child to access the help they need.
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be instrumental in expanding our reach within communities, inspiring individuals, groups, and local businesses to get involved and raise vital funds.
The role
As our Community and Volunteering Fundraiser, you’ll take the lead on growing our community fundraising income within a defined region. Through proactive outreach, you will build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local organisations empowering them to fundraise on our behalf.
You’ll deliver a mix of supporter recruitment, stewardship and event coordination. From championing local partnerships and speaking at community events, to helping individuals turn their ideas into successful fundraisers, you will be the local contact for Family Fund in your region.
Working closely with our fundraising and marketing teams, you’ll adapt and promote campaigns that resonate locally, driving participation and long-term engagement. A natural relationship builder, you’ll also support and grow our network of volunteers to maximise regional impact.
About you
You’ll be passionate about making a difference, with experience in community fundraising, volunteer coordination, or a similar engagement-focused role. You’ll bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters from all walks of life.
Organised and results-driven, you’ll manage multiple projects effectively, balancing supporter care with meeting fundraising targets. Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team, you’ll be confident representing Family Fund in your community and beyond.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
We’re also recruiting for:
Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission.
Philanthropy Manager – to develop and grow income through major donor and trust relationships.
Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
Information
Location: Home – you must live in the Midlands or South of England
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview dates: 13 August 2025
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This new role is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of Family Fund’s community and volunteer fundraising, enabling more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child to access the help they need.
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be instrumental in expanding our reach within communities, inspiring individuals, groups, and local businesses to get involved and raise vital funds.
The role
As our Community and Volunteering Fundraiser based in Wales, you’ll take the lead on growing our community fundraising income within Wales. Through proactive outreach, you will build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local organisations empowering them to fundraise on our behalf.
You’ll deliver a mix of supporter recruitment, stewardship and event coordination. From championing local partnerships and speaking at community events, to helping individuals turn their ideas into successful fundraisers, you will be the local contact for Family Fund in your region.
Working closely with our fundraising and marketing teams, you’ll adapt and promote campaigns that resonate locally, driving participation and long-term engagement. A natural relationship builder, you’ll also support and grow our network of volunteers to maximise regional impact.
About you
You’ll be passionate about making a difference, with experience in community fundraising, volunteer coordination, or a similar engagement-focused role. You’ll bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters from all walks of life.
Organised and results-driven, you’ll manage multiple projects effectively, balancing supporter care with meeting fundraising targets. Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team, you’ll be confident representing Family Fund in your community and beyond.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
We’re also recruiting for:
Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission.
Philanthropy Manager – to develop and grow income through major donor and trust relationships.
Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
Information
Location: Home – you must live in Wales
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview dates: 13 August 2025
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Based/Home Working - Hampshire
Permanent, Full Time
Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are seeking an individual to raise awareness of the Fund’s welfare offer amongst social welfare agencies across the West Midlands but also, crucially, to help address the issue of social isolation and feelings of loneliness experienced by some members of the RAF Family.
The post holder will be working with socially isolated individuals to identify meaningfully enriching opportunities to reduce feelings of loneliness, some of whom may have complex and challenging welfare needs, to develop actions plans and coordinate support to overcome any barriers preventing successful connection into these enriching opportunities, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals, have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of the issues affecting the Armed Forces community. Individuals with a social prescribing or working aged veteran support background are encouraged to apply.
This is a community-based position working from home but covering Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex, delivering both remote and face to face support. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use to travel around these regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th July 2025, 5.00pm. Interviews will be held on Week commencing 4th August 2025.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) is a busy, dynamic award winning Service. We deliver a variety of projects via face to face and digital media.
Since 2012 we have delivered a volunteer led community library service at Avonmore library. In April 2024 we embarked on running a second community focused library at Askew Road. To support CAHF community library delivery at both libraries, we introduced the role of Community Library Coordinator.
Purpose of the Role:
In addition to traditional library duties—such as managing stock inventory and delivering storytime sessions for under-5s—the Community Library Coordinator plays a key role in positioning the library as a vibrant hub within the local area. The library offers a diverse programme of activities for users of all ages throughout the week. Working collaboratively with colleagues, the Coordinator will oversee and help develop engaging library events, while also supporting the dedicated volunteers who contribute to the successful delivery of our community-focused services.
About You:
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with enthusiasm for working in the library sector. You should be confident in promoting the library service and delivering excellent customer service to a diverse range of users. While previous library experience is desirable, it is not essential.
The roles require:
- A good level of community awareness, with experience of working with diverse communities
- Excellent customer care skills
- An interest in literacy and reading
- The ability to recruit, induct, and support library volunteers in service delivery
- Confidence in providing digital support to library users
- The ability to oversee the library events calendar and work with both new and existing partners to develop additional community-focused activities
- The ability to adapt and respond to complex, ever-changing environments, taking opportunities to improve the way things are done
No two days are the same, so a positive and flexible attitude is essential. The role includes working on a rota Saturday basis, and evening shift up 7pm each week.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 27th July 2025
Interview and Test: Week beginning 28th July 2025
We are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our Employment Skills Programme. You will play a vital role in delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions with the aim of building the confidence, knowledge and skills of adults looking for employment and training opportunities. You will have a passion for understanding and learning about the challenges that our clients face and help ClementJames maintain meaningful relationships with our stakeholders.
Releasing potential in the community

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communities Lead will lead the development and delivery of the Communities of Hope strand of the project. You’ll ensure that the Hope and Healing network, practitioners and activists have support and guidance to deliver an approach to community work that is trauma-informed and community-led.
You will manage the Hope and Healing Practitioners (likely from Year 2) and support partners in local communities. You'll work together to build capacity within local community pilots and projects, whilst also building wider connections at different levels of local systems to bring about meaningful and sustainable change.
You will play a key role in supporting project partners as well as local partners and activists, enhancing their knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and asset-based community development approaches. You will help ensure that learning is gathered and disseminated, including examples of theory into practice.
You will be a person who can connect with communities in a meaningful way and who understands the pressures and realities for practitioners on the ground. You’ll be able to take the lead from what is strong, and bring local resources, assets and different people together to create hope and conditions for community-led healing. You’ll share your experience and expertise to help develop our wider work at Platfform.
We work with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, and with communities who want to create a greater sense of wellbeing in the places that they live. Through our projects, we work with thousands of people each year.
We believe that long-lasting wellbeing comes about by understanding how lives can be shaped by traumatic experiences, identifying people’s strengths and focussing on healing. We know we can’t ‘fix’ people, but we can walk alongside people and help where we can on their journey.
We try hard to make Platfform a great place to work, we live our values and mission in everything that we do.
Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change. We’re a supportive team where you can be your whole selves, and know that you’re playing a genuine part in building a happier future for people across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London Hybrid - Happy to discuss flexible options
Closing Date: 22nd July 2025
Benefits: 8% Employer pension contribution regardless of employee contribution, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Are you passionate a passionate community fundraiser looking for your next exciting challenge? We’re working with the Ruth Strauss Foundation as they seek a dynamic Community Fundraising Manager to join their team.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of community fundraising initiatives, fostering meaningful relationships across diverse communities to support their mission.
This is a great opportunity to lead and grow the 'Turn Cricket Red' campaign, develop new community events, and manage key third-party fundraisers, such as the London Marathon participants. You'll build strong relationships with schools, sports clubs, and community groups, providing excellent supporter stewardship to maximise engagement and long-term support.
To be successful as a Community Fundraising Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in designing and delivering successful community fundraising events and activities.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including budget and project management.
- Strong relationship-building abilities, with experience engaging diverse community groups and stakeholders.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give Jake a call, otherwise, we look forward to seeing your application.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
About Blagrave
We are a social justice funder committed to shifting power, dismantling oppression, and supporting communities to thrive. We fund organisations and young people creating change, with a strong focus on lived experience, anti-oppression, and systems change.
We are committed to centering the voices of those we seek to serve. Our board and staff team have relevant lived and learnt experiences to help us fulfil our mission. We listen to the communities we seek to serve both directly and broadly to have as accurate of an understanding as possible about the issues that they are facing.
As we come to the end of our current strategy cycle we are ambitious to explore how we can put our full asset base to work in support of mission and we have some exciting plans unfolding. This new role will be instrumental in ensuring collaboration is at the heart of our next strategy, with our funder peers, young people, the youth sector and local government.
We fund work in England, as well as having a specific focus on several counties in the South East of England.
About you
You believe in the power of young people to lead change and are passionate about social justice. You’re a natural relationship-builder with experience working across public, private and voluntary sectors, confident engaging at both national and local levels. You understand how to develop partnerships that are equitable, transformational, and that centre the voices and needs of young people. You have a track record in bringing in substantial partnerships in service to organisational goals.
You bring strong problem-solving skills and experience managing people. You’ve worked in, or alongside, organisations going through growth or transition and thrive in complexity. You care deeply about genuine partnerships and have a track record of working collaboratively to build collective power and challenge injustice.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from people who can help diversify the voices shaping philanthropic work. We are committed to creating an equitable environment where everyone can thrive.
Purpose of the Role
This exciting new role is about creating connections, building ecosystems and developing and strengthening relationships that power social justice movements. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work closely with the CEO to lead our partnerships and community engagement work — creating the enabling conditions and networks that help youth-led movements grow, sustain, and make lasting change.
You will take lead on:
- Partnering with other funders to resource youth-led change, including co-designed and co-held programmes with other foundations.
- Developing community partnerships based on the needs and priorities of the young people we are here to serve - including charities, local businesses, and local authorities.
- Understanding the landscape of youth-led change and social justice work, identifying gaps in support and guiding our investment to help fill them, both at the national and local level.
- Monitoring and communicating the impact of our work with external audiences.
- Ensuring our work is grounded in safeguarding practices that minimise harm and uphold our commitment to care, equity and justice.
Success in this role looks like:
· A stronger Blagrave presence and impact at a local level.
· Growing networks of trust and solidarity across youth-led social justice movements, nationally and locally.
· Greater capacity, visibility, and long-term sustainability for youth-led organisations.
· Strengthened support for collective action and systems change.
· Young people and communities feeling ownership of, and connection to, the work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Forum Co-ordinator
NYCC, LocalMotion & Edmonton Community Partnership are looking for a dynamic and community-focused Forum Co-ordinator to lead the development of a brand-new role within the Enfield Professional Partners Youth Forum. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how local organisations work together, foster trust, collaborate and ensure the voices of young people are heard and their needs, met. If you’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, coordinating impactful partnerships, and driving systems change at a grassroots level, we want to hear from you.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in community engagement, partnership working or voluntary sector co-ordination
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect and unite diverse stakeholders
- Understanding of the challenges of working with local authorities and how to engage effectively
- Strong advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to amplify under-represented voices
- Ability to navigate complex community dynamics, ensuring collaboration remains balanced and inclusive
- Experience in facilitating collaboration, resource sharing and collective decision-making
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by under-served communities and young people
- Familiarity with funding and investment processes for community-led initiatives
- Previous experience in a co-ordinating role within the voluntary, community or public sector.
Apply here to help shape a more collaborative, inclusive, youth-centred future. Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Advocate to work with a new partnership of local VCS organisations working together to provide an accessible advocacy service, across the borough of Enfield. The role will suit someone with experience of promoting vulnerable individual voices, and representing their rights through the provision of high quality information, advice, and advocacy support.
Duties will include:
- ·Providing goal focused community advocacy to eligible clients
- Processing new referrals and queries, ensuring that appropriate referrals and logged and inappropriate signposted to relevant services
- Supporting the triage of referrals across the LEAP partnership, signposting to other providers where appropriate
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working with people experiencing Mental Health issues
- experience of working in an advocacy role
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
- the ability to produce well -written reports and meet deadlines
- good knowledge of relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005
- knowledge of Benefits, social care, housing, and other relevant areas
The successful candidate should have a minimum 1-2 years of experience working with people with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues.
Please see the attached job descrition which includes all duties and skills required.
This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Friday.
The role is based at Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD. You may be asked to work from other locations, as and when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As our Community Fundraising Manager, you will manage a growing community fundraising programme, including developing key fundraising products, activities, and propositions, working with individuals; groups of supporters and community organisations to successfully fundraise and support-raise for Hope and Homes for Children's work. You will act as primary relationship manager for assigned fundraising individuals; groups of supporters and community organisations ensuring exceptional relationship development in line with delivery of agreed performance indicators.
About you:
We are looking for a talented fundraiser and relationship manager who is excited and inspired by how individuals and groups of individuals turn their passion into fundraising and support-raising for a cause. You will be a self-starter with the ability to creatively and strategically engage supporters and potential supporters in active fundraising.
About Hope and Homes for Children:
Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect. Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 per annum, including any London weighting if applicable.
Location: Our Salisbury or London office with flexibility to work from home for part of the week.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 18th July 2025 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter (500 words max) indicating why you are interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check.
HHC actively encourages equality and diversity as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Campaign Manager, etc.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Twins Trust
Twins Trust is at the heart of the multiples’ community, supporting families with twins or triplets, influencing the healthcare system and campaigning on behalf of our community.
Multiple birth families face unique challenges and we’re there for them, every step of the way. With over 40 years’ experience, we tailor our services to our families’ needs.
Twins Trust has over 15,000 members who access our amazing community, information and courses and exclusive discounts.
Community Fundraising Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and talented fundraising team
We are looking for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our small and friendly fundraising team. You will be responsible for driving our strategy for Community Fundraising, Individual/Regular Giving and Events. With a database of around 100,000 registrants and 15,000 members, these existing income streams have lots of great potential. We have amazing fundraisers in our community who take on challenges like the London Marathon, London to Brighton bike ride, or their own swimming challenge and there’s lots of great potential amongst our supporters, including our committed members and regular givers.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable for the right candidate)
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!) We are great at making jobs work around life.
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 (pro rata)
Reports to: Head of Development
Work location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge, although entirely remote option is fine. Travel to events will also be required.
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be held on a rolling basis
Purpose of the role
- Grow a successful existing income stream (Fundraising Events and Regular Giving) and develop and grow a comparatively new income stream (Community Fundraising and Individual Giving) for Twins Trust. You will do this alongside other fundraisers in the team and with support from a Fundraising Officer.
- Lead and develop a multi-year strategy for growing our Community and Events programmes, with a well-planned calendar of events throughout the year covering different themes and geographies.
- Lead the strategy for our Individual/Regular Giving programme
- Lead on the creation, planning and delivery of a new Twins Trust owned mass participation fundraising event
- Provide strategic support and guidance to our Fundraising Officer to implement the annual raffle, ongoing Lottery programme and Individual Giving programme.
- Work closely with other teams across Fundraising, Membership and Communications to spot opportunities to maximise income and drive new projects forward
- Provide exceptional relationship management and stewardship to fundraisers in our community to make them feel appreciated, maximise income raised and encourage repeat fundraising
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing a strategy for Community They will be able to demonstrate how they have delivered one or more of these income streams and grown these programmes significantly, providing excellent stewardship to fundraisers.
Person specification
Essential
- Significant experience of leading a 6 figure multi-year community fundraising strategy including forecasting and monitoring income and expenditure
- Experience of leading community, events, or Individual/Regular Giving fundraising - taking ownership and achieving growth in scale and income
- Experience of creating and delivering a new medium to large scale (£25k plus) fundraising event, maximising all commercial opportunities within it
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Ability to manage several projects at the same time
- Experience working in a CRM and analysing data to inform decision-making (Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to collaborate with a team of various disciplines or work independently as required
- Strong IT skills, including SharePoint and advanced Excel
- Enthusiasm for the issues we work on
Desirable
- Working understanding of admin processes relating to fundraising
- Understanding of digital marketing
- An understanding of GDPR in relation to fundraising
Twins Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of families with twins, triplets or more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.