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The Queen’s Reading Room is the charity founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla in 2023. We believe that books make us happier, healthier and better connected, having a strong positive impact on our mental health, brain health and social connectedness. We’re on a mission to get more people reading more, for all the transformative benefits of books.

Our work is in three areas: neuroscientific study to understand the lifelong benefits of regular reading; the production of accessible content and events; and grassroots work to help shelters and refuges access books and shared reading groups, in partnership with organisations like St Mungo’s, The Elm Foundation and Reading for Wellbeing.

Our audience is predominantly digital, reaching 12 million people annually in 183 countries. We’re concerned that the UK is currently facing a reading crisis, with children’s reading rates the lowest on record and 1 in 2 adults not having read nor listened to a single book last year. We’re working hard to change that.

About the Role

The Queen’s Reading Room is funded entirely by grants, donations, sponsorship and income from events. We’re looking for a vibrant and well-connected individual to join the small but agile team, to lead this function within the charity and design and set up a fundraising committee. You will build on a strong base of income generation and work to sustain and expand it.

You will be responsible for building the fundraising strategy with the charity’s CEO and Board of Trustees; for identifying appropriate opportunities to generate funding in the UK and internationally; and for the targets agreed by the CEO and board. You will be comfortable with, and have experience in, the world of high profile and high net-worth individuals, legacy fundraising, fundraising and friendraising events. You will know how to build relationships with individual donor prospects along with charitable trusts, foundations and other institutional funders. You will attend networking events and meetings with potential donors.

Your role will include devising and creating fundraising events; securing sponsorship for events and festivals; contributing to the writing and submitting of funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations; and advising and providing suitable copy for fundraising marketing and digital materials. You will work with the team to create case studies and grant reports, sharing and telling great stories to supporters to ensure that they understand the difference that their donations make and with a view to securing repeat support.

You’ll create new relationships by preparing and delivering pitches, talks and presentations and prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.

You will join as a key member of the organisation, alongside the CEO, Director of Operations, Director of MarComms, Head of Talent, Head of Production and Team Researcher.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of significant and sustained income generation. You’ll have a track record of managing and developing relationships with individual donors and be committed to building good internal and external relationships. You will have experience of performing due diligence and have a careful and considered approach to fundraising. Your knowledge of the fundraising market will be excellent. You will understand the complexity of the charity landscape and the sensitivities of the role. You will understand the need for confidentiality to be paramount.

Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.

There will be a lot going on at once, so we’ll be looking for someone who is flexible with changing priorities and who has excellent administrative, IT, organisational and planning skills. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload, manage administration and be able to work independently. You will be an excellent team player but be able to take responsibility for your own work stream.

You’ll have a passion for charity work and a strong commitment to the organisational ethos and goals of The Queen’s Reading Room.

Details

Part/ full time negotiable.

6 month probation, during which time, the candidate must have raised the equivalent of their salary.

Office-based in London Victoria, with remote team members.

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Job Purpose:

To lead and support the delivery of high-quality mental health and wellbeing services across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent from the Pontypool and Brynmawr offices of Mind in Gwent.

To manage, support and develop a small team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality mental health and wellbeing services in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.

To develop and maintain strong, collaborative and positive relationships with local community organisations and stakeholders to enhance community reach and opportunities for service growth, sustainability and funding.

To oversee the day-to-day operations and running of the Pontypool and Brynmawr offices and services of Mind in Gwent.

To secure funding, grants and income growth in partnership with Mind in Gwent’s Income Generation and Business Development Team to improve and grow mental health and wellbeing services in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate mental health and wellbeing projects and services, ensuring they meet service user needs and align with organisational objectives.

2. Provide line management, supervision, and support to project staff and volunteers

3. Monitor and evaluate service outcomes, producing reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders such as the leadership team and funders, maintaining accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

4. Oversee the day-to-day management of Mind in Gwent’s Pontypool and Brynmawr premises, ensuring safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance (e.g., health & safety, fire regulations) liaising with contractors, landlords, and suppliers for building maintenance and improvements.

5. Research, identify, and apply for funding opportunities including grants, tenders, and local authority commissioning, supporting budget planning and financial monitoring of funded activities.

6. Actively build and maintain relationships with funders, local community groups, statutory bodies, and other voluntary sector organisations working in collaboration to coproduce and to develop joint mental and wellbeing services, referral pathways and funding bids.

7. Represent the organisation at community events, forums, and strategic networks.

8. Ensure services are delivered in line with organisational policies, safeguarding standards, and relevant legislation.

EXPECTATIONS

1. To work in line with, and to support the delivery of, the vision, mission, values and goals of Mind in Gwent and to be a champion for Mind in Gwent at all times.

2. Adhere to and work within all the policies of Mind in Gwent such as child protection policy, protection of vulnerable adults, confidentiality and data protection policies, and the policies contained within the employee handbook. 

3. To actively participate, engage with, and respond to, the Mind in Gwent supervision, external supervision and appraisal processes.

4. To attend and positively contribute to Mind in Gwent and Wellbeing and Counselling Team meetings and other meetings as required. 

5. To attend and positively contribute to Mind in Gwent, Wellbeing and Counselling training as required.

6. To actively contribute to a positive, supportive and constructive working ethos, relationships and environment with Mind in Gwent, partner organisations and other organisations.

7. To contribute to making Mind in Gwent a greener workplace.

8. To support and contribute to our overall aim of the participation people with experience of mental health problems, including within Mind in Gwent and to be committed to working alongside people with experience of mental health problems, as colleagues, (paid & unpaid) experts and campaigners. 

9.     To be flexible, adaptable and undertake work to support the aims of Mind in Gwent, the aims the Wellbeing and Counselling Team and the aims of funders

Interviews to be held on Thursday 4th September

The Opportunity

WeSeeHope is hiring a Finance Manager to join their small, high-performing team. This part-time role offers the chance to play a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people across East and Southern Africa. The role is starting in September so applicants need to be immediately available to start and applicants are required to be CCAB qualified accountants. 

SALARY: Circa £45,000 (pro rata, depending on experience).
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: London (Hybrid with 1 day per week in Moorgate, London) CONTRACT TYPE: Part-time (3 days per week), Permanent
BENEFITS INCLUDE: 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced pay exceeding statutory minimum for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, Pension scheme with an 3% employer contribution and a 4% employee contribution (salary sacrifice available), Life insurance
 

About WeSeeHope

WeSeeHope is a small international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa. We work across three countries – Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda – in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation. Focusing primarily on education, child rights and economic empowerment, we address these issues through seven community-led programmes delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations. Our aim is that vulnerable children have the skills to change their own futures, and that their families and communities are able to support them along the way.
 

About the role

As Finance Manager you will have principal responsibility for the sound financial management of the charity, including the provision of management accounts and reports, financial advice to stakeholders and budgetary support to the fundraising and projects teams. You will also have an important role to play in ensuring that the charity abides by the principles of good governance and meets its legal obligations. The main responsibilities of the role include;

• Day to day financial management
• Management accounting
• Financial accounting and audit 
• Governance
• HR support to CEO

Please download the job pack for a full list of responsibilities and the person specification.
 

Application

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with WeSeeHope to recruit this pivotal position. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 2 page (maximum) covering letter addressing your motivation for applying and your experience that is relevant to the role.

Accessibility is incredibly important to us at Valued Recruitment and at WeSeeHope. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 15th September
FIRST VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS: 17th & 18th September
SECOND VIRTUAL OR F2F INTERVIEWS: w/c 22nd September
START DATE: 29th September

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading LGBTQ+ charity in their search for a passionate and experienced Individual Giving Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a developing Individual Giving programme and help shape its future during a pivotal moment for the organisation.

The charity works at the forefront of supporting LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, including domestic abuse, hate crime, and so-called conversion practices. Their work is community-led, trauma-informed, and deeply impactful.

About the Role

Location: Hybrid – London office with flexibility for majority remote working
Salary: £39,534 - £42,594 (including Inner London Weighting) – some flexibility at the top end for an exceptional candidate
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

The Individual Giving programme is in its early stages, having launched in October 2023. Some initial foundation-building and activity has been completed, and the organisation is now seeking an Individual Giving Manager to develop and grow this function into a key fundraising stream.

This role is perfect for an ambitious fundraiser who is ready to build a programme from the ground up and who is motivated by the opportunity to deliver meaningful change for LGBTQ+ communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust Individual Giving strategy to support fundraising growth over the next three years.
• Lead on digital fundraising, including paid social, paid search, and email campaigns.
• Manage donor acquisition and retention activity, optimising supporter journeys and testing new approaches.
• Collaborate with the communications and frontline teams to create compelling fundraising content.
• Support the use and development of Salesforce CRM for fundraising purposes.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in Individual Giving and be ready to take the lead on a growing programme. Key qualities include:

• Experience of developing and delivering successful Individual Giving strategies.
• Strong knowledge of digital fundraising and supporter journeys.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Experience using fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• Understanding of and commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and equity.
• A self-starter with the resilience to thrive in a mission-driven environment.

There is no line management responsibility at present. The role sits within a Fundraising and Communications team of three.

Interview Process

The selection process will involve a two-stage interview, including a panel discussion and a task-based assessment.

Please note: applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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 

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion

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.

At Blood Cancer UK, we’re support and campaign for everyone affected by blood cancer. Our digital support services help people feel informed, connected, and supported, no matter where they live in the UK. 

As Digital Support Services Officer, you’ll help ensure that people affected by blood cancer can access reliable information and peer support through a range of digital platforms. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of our online community forum, support and coordinate volunteers, and work across teams to help develop and improve our support offer. You’ll use data and insights to enable us to reach more people and provide the best possible support.

You’ll be confident in digital environments and committed to making support accessible and inclusive. You will have experience in online communities, peer support or other digital support services and be comfortable engaging with people who may be going through challenging times. You’re also a team player who’s effective in  working across departments and supporting volunteers. 

Expected travel for this role is: 1-2 times per month and attending team away days plus two organisational away days a year.  

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

We’ll accept applications for anyone wishing to work 28 hours per week, please state this in your cover letter. 

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven executive to join our organisation as Chief Executive Officer on a part-time basis (2 days per week. Pro-rata salary: £20,000-£24,000). This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader looking to make a significant impact whilst maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

Role Overview

As our part-time CEO, you will provide strategic vision and leadership to drive our organisation forward. You will work closely with our management team to develop and implement child-centred volunteering strategy, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.

About Us

TimeGivers is a fast-growing West London charity that is redefining how children engage with their communities. TimeGivers creates scalable, school-centred volunteering programmes that embed social action into the lives of children and the fabric of their communities. Every programme is community-led: we partner with local schools, councils, alliances and charities, co-designing volunteering programmes around specific, identified local need. Our events are also child led whereby young people choose the causes they want to support and help to come up with ideas for how they want to help them.

Core Responsibilities

With proven leadership experience in the charity sector, you must bring a passion for our work and an ability to translate strategy into action. You will be leading us from successful start-up to a more established and growing organisation. We therefore seek experience in driving organisational growth and aligning resources to support this, together with expertise in introducing effective monitoring, evaluation, and performance management to ensure we’re delivering against our strategic objectives and can demonstrate impact.

A key aspect of your role will be overseeing the financial health of the organisation ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting and resource management. You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy, identifying and securing diverse income streams (e.g. grants, donations corporate partnerships), as well as working with the Financial Director and the Board to prepare annual accounts and financial reports.

You will be responsible for ensuring the charity operates in accordance with its constitution, policies and legal requirements; maintaining high standards of accountability, safeguarding and risk management across all aspects of the organisation. You will support the Board of Trustees by providing timely and accurate information to ensure effective governance and decision making.

Alongside these skills we are looking for an inspirational and entrepreneurial leader who can galvanise and optimise the performance of our team and dedicated volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of our programmes. You will be someone who can think strategically but is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and has an energetic, positive and can-do approach. To be successful you will also be adept at managing a range of stakeholders and be credible and inspiring as an ambassador, equipped with excellent communication and influencing skills to promote TimeGivers.

Desirable Experience

 · Proven executive leadership experience, preferably as CEO or in a similar senior role in the charity, public or voluntary sector

· Experience working with child-focused non-profit organisations

· Strong track record in income generation including fundraising, partnerships and securing grants.

· Robust experience in driving and delivering growth and meeting objectives

· Thorough working knowledge of governance and compliance requirements for charities

Personal Attributes and Skills

· Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities

· Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills

· Good financial management skills including budgeting and resource allocation

· Flexible and creative thinker

· Ability to work effectively in a part-time capacity whilst delivering full impact

· Passionate about youth development and community service

This is a unique opportunity to build on our success and act as a catalyst to realise the next stage of our journey.

The role of Personal Assistant (PA) is a key opportunity to work alongside and support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees (BoT) as they lead Church Army forward. The SLT comprises the CEO and three Executive Directors with multiple demands on their time and multiple responsibilities so a PA who can help them work efficiently and effectively is really important. The PA is a trusted and valued colleague who can assist the SLT maximise the impact of their time.

To perform well in this role, you need to be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage confidently and effectively with a range of people. The PA works closely with the SLT and will be handling confidential information, so the role requires someone who understands the importance of confidentiality, works with discretion, and always acts professionally. You will need excellent organisation skills and consider what information the SLT need to make the best use of each meeting and event. You should be able to manage busy diaries and multiple projects and tasks have a flexible approach prioritising and responding to requests as they present.

This role sits within our Co.Lab team which refers to the team of people whose roles have an operational focus on facilitating the work of CA across the UK and Ireland. The team come together at regular times over the year to develop connection, collaboration and community to help us better serve the wider Church Army community. Therefore, you will get to be part of a team that works hard and is passionate about making a difference.

Prison Facilitator - HMP Isis

Location: HMP Isis (London)
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £12,110
Hours: 14 hours
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Isis. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for the week commencing 29th September 2025

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

REF-223607

LUX is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director to help lead its next chapter. This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisation’s future. Overseeing operational and financial management, the Deputy Director will bring a broad skillset across finance, operations, HR, fundraising, legal, and governance to ensure LUX’s long-term success.

This is a rare opportunity to join LUX at a moment of renewal. Together with the Board and our dedicated team, you will help guide strategic growth, seize new opportunities, and uphold our artist-centred mission—building on LUXs rich history and commitment to championing artists’ moving image in the UK. The Deputy Director will lead on income generation, develop forward-thinking strategies, and help maintain and continue to build a vibrant, sustainable organisation for artists, collaborators and audiences.

Key Information:

Job Title: Deputy Director
Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Salary: £45,000 pro-rata
Benefits Include: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
Location: This role is based at the LUX London office. This position will require at least 3 days per week working at the LUX office. Hybrid working options available.

The Deputy Director main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and risk management aligned with organisational values and Arts Council Investment Principles.
• Co-lead the business plan and long-term strategy with the Director, translating goals into operational delivery.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, audits, payroll, procurement, cash flow, statutory reporting, and fundraising and income generation strategies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to public funders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure legal and governance compliance across charity, company, employment, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection; support the Board of Trustees with reports and governance documentation.
• Manage operations, including admin systems, IT, building maintenance, insurance, accessibility, sustainability, and lease compliance.
• Lead HR processes: recruitment, contracts, onboarding, appraisals, staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace with HR consultant support.
• Contribute to LUX’s success and culture, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive environment.

Join Us at Mary’s Youth Club – Where Youth Work Comes Alive! 

Job Title: Youth  Worker (part time) Focus on Boys & Young men 

Hours: 25 hrs per week (to include: afternoon and evenings, school Holiday daytimes and occasional weekends and overnight stays)

Contract: Permanent

Pay: London living Wage + 8% Pension

Holiday: pro rata 28 days inc. BH 

Accountable to: Lead Youth Worker 

At Mary’s Youth Club, we’re not just a youth club – we’re a vibrant, inclusive community where young people aged 10–19 (up to 25 for those with disabilities) come together to share, grow, learn, and enjoy themselves. We believe in creating joyful and enriching experiences that empower every young person who walks through our doors. 

Our open access youth club runs exciting and diverse programmes Monday to Friday, including school holidays. Whether it’s the energy of drop-in activities like gaming, sports, and board games, or the focused buzz of creative arts, health and wellbeing sessions, life skills workshops, or youth-led social action – there’s always something happening at Mary’s. Young people help shape our programmes, and we champion their independence, creativity, and voice. 

Young people describe us as “like a family” – a safe, friendly, and welcoming space where they can be themselves. Our team is deeply rooted in youth work values: inclusion, equality, justice, reflection, and lifelong learning. Together, we work to support young people to navigate challenges and take steps toward brighter futures. 

We are now looking for a Part-Time Youth Worker to join our team – someone with the skills and experience to engage boys and young men through both open access youth work and more targeted interventions, such as mentoring and group work. You’ll play an active role in delivering our evening programmes, creating positive relationships, and supporting young people to explore their potential. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of our holiday activities and residentials, work alongside a dedicated and creative staff team, and contribute to a space where young people feel safe, supported, and inspired. 

At Mary’s, we’re constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community. When you join us, you step into a role where collaboration, care, and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something special. 

Come grow with us – and help make Mary’s a place where young people belong, flourish, and shine. 

Closing date: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 5:00pm 

Interviews will be held on: Monday 15 September 2025 

Part 1: 

With Sally Baxter, CEO, Tarah Reed, Business development Manager and Jordan Yutan, Lead Youth Worker 

Part 2: Successful candidates from Part 1 will be invited to our Friday Night Youth Club on Friday 19 September to meet young people 

Join the Bone Cancer Research Trust to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising, securing c.£500,000 per year to support life-changing bone cancer research and patient services. You’ll shape a strategic fundraising programme, building multi-year partnerships while delivering immediate income targets.

We’re looking for a proactive, strategic fundraiser with strong relationship-building and analytical skills, confident representing BCRT externally, developing compelling proposals, and spotting long-term opportunities.

As a leader, you’ll inspire your team, bring fresh ideas, and connect funders with real impact, helping us deliver vital support for patients and families affected by primary bone cancer.

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
 

Job Description:
Job Purpose:

The Fundraising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Women in Prison’s Fundraising Team. This role will focus on providing high-quality administrative and operational support, ensuring smooth and efficient team functioning. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and other team members, the postholder will manage key administrative processes, coordinate internal systems, and assist with supporter care, events, and data handling.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative experience who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to social justice.
 

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Administrative support
2. Supporter stewardship
3. Data information and management
4. Research and reporting
5. Financial Coordination
6. General responsibilities

For full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Statement from the Managing Director 

“As Managing Director, I’m committed to ensuring our team enjoys their time here and thrives in a positive atmosphere. Given how much of our lives we spend at work, it’s essential to foster a culture where everyone looks forward to coming in each day.  At Temwa, we value openness, honesty and authenticity. This isn’t just corporate talk, it’s a sincere commitment backed by our dedicated board of Trustees, who work tirelessly to support our mission. Temwa is an established and well respected NGO.

Our programmes span forestry, agriculture, livelihoods, health and education. I’m particularly passionate about working with communities so that they adapt to the effects of climate change, where Temwa can play a vital role. 

If you are driven to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to leverage their skills and energy to increase income for a dynamic and growing international development charity. The role also involves working with the programme team at Temwa Malawi to support the delivery of amazing and impactful programmes that can bring lasting change in Nkhata Bay North.” 

Job Description 

As the Fundraising and Programme Officer at Temwa, your time will be split across both fundraising and programmes. You will support fundraising through grant proposal research, preparation and submission, as well as support project management through project development, reporting and monitoring. You will report directly to the Programme Lead as well as be accountable to the Fundraising Manager. 

About Temwa 

Temwa is a Bristol-based charity committed to empowering remote communities in Northern Malawi. Our goal is to harness the power of bringing communities together to support community-led development. We partner with hard-to-reach communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. At the same time, we inspire local communities in the UK to come together to help bring about this change. We have been working in Northern Malawi for over 20 years, and our work currently includes sustainable agriculture, forestry, health and education programmes. 

Principles of Temwa 

• Community-driven – Temwa’s decisions are made by the community 

• Working towards long-term self-reliance 

• Commitment to sustainable development 

• Belief in inclusive communities 

• Working together with integrity, openness, mutual accountability, and professionalism 

We have a highly skilled team of 27 full-time employees in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office in Bristol comprises a small fundraising and operations team of six staff (two team members are full-time, all other team members are part-time), 3-5 regular volunteers and interns, and a wider family of volunteers and supporters. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities   

Fundraising (60%) 

• Ongoing management of a portfolio of charitable trusts and grant-making bodies 

• Researching and maintaining a database of donors including Trusts and Foundations in the UK and overseas to which Temwa could apply for fundin 

• Stewardship of current donors to promote repeat, long-term funding

• Growing the organisation’s fundraising portfolio by submitting funding proposals to new donors, including Trusts, Foundations, and Institutional Donors

• Working to form strategic partnerships with relevant organisations and agencies 

• Developing the organisation’s case for support, including through proposal templates for all projects 

• Working with the Temwa Fundraising Manager and MD on corporate partner engagement

• Supporting fundraising events, and representing Temwa at events and networking meetings 

• The postholder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time - Temwa is a small team, and all staff are occasionally called upon to support the work of others 

Programmes (40%) 

• Supporting project development and budgeting 

• Monitoring progress of projects against targets 

• Assisting with the implementation of agreed programme management systems, including the development of logical frameworks and other monitoring tools 

• Reviewing internal reports and leading on all donor reports 

• Supporting development of Impact and Annual Reports as well as Temwa’s other capability statements

• Liaising with the Malawi office on programme queries related to UK fundraising and programmes 

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements: 

The ideal applicant would have the following attributes: 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in work experience 

• Experience of fundraising, including trust and grant fundraising, with proven track record of securing income against set targets 

• Knowledge and experience of writing compelling and persuasive fundraising applications/reports

• Experience in researching trusts, foundations, and a variety of fundraising prospects, including corporate partnerships and grant opportunities 

• Experience of building good relationships with staff, external funding bodies and supporters 

• Experience of working on any international development project 

• An understanding and empathy for international development work 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail 

• Ability to work with competing priorities to tight deadlines 

• Highly proficient in the use of Google Workspace and MS Office, particularly Excel

Further strengthening the application would be: 

• Experience of project management 

• Experience of institutional fundraising 

• Experience of working for an international development charity 

• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation

• Experience of project budgeting

• Application deadline: Monday 8th September 

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with Temwa on W/S 15th September, or W/S 22nd September 

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds especially from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities as well as those with lived experiences of tackling inequalities, as we believe diverse voices are instrumental in creating transformational change.

Temwa in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, will seek to make reasonable adjustments to overcome barriers to employment caused by disability and/or neurodiversity, and encourages applications from these candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact PSR. We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. 

Are you passionate about creating a supportive and compliant workplace where people thrive? Do you have a strong background in HR and want to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of animals and the people who care for them? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, an independent and self-funded charity that has been supporting local animals and communities for over a century. Every year, we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome hundreds of animals, while also delivering outreach and education to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior People & Compliance Advisor to join our team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is vital to ensure our charity continues to provide a professional and legally compliant environment for our staff and volunteers. You will lead on employee relations, support line managers, and maintain compliance across our policies and processes – including GDPR, safeguarding, H&S and employment law.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll be a trusted advisor across the charity. You will also provide direct support to staff, volunteers, and trustees.

Contract Type

Fixed-term, 18 months.

Location

Hybrid – 60-80% in the office (Halifax), with 20-40% from home. 100% office-based is also available, depending on the needs of the role and the candidate.

About You

You will be CIPD-qualified (Level 5 or working towards it) and have broad generalist HR experience. You will be approachable, well-organised, and confident in handling employee relations and ensuring compliance in a people-focused organisation.

You will share our values of compassion, professionalism, and integrity, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

What We Offer

• Salary £35,000-40,000pa
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, committed and values-driven team