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Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Location: Old Street, London (Hybrid) * Please note that we are based in Tindlemanor, a women-only building.
Accountable to: Co-Director
Salary and hours: £44,289 - £49,339 pro rata (dependent on experience), 21 hours per week, plus benefits
Length of contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role: Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Key responsibilities
Finance Administration
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Together with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, ensure that the charity’s finances are well managed and accounts are kept up to date.
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Maintain overall responsibility for accounts receivable, and support the Finance Manager (Strategic) with accounts payable.
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Working together with the Finance Manager (Strategic), ensure all income and expenditure is entered onto the electronic book-keeping system (currently Quickbooks) accurately and in a timely manner, and assigned to relevant funds in accordance with funders’ requirements and restrictions.
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Ensure all donation details are correctly entered into the Donorfy fundraising database.
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Ensure imported data in the accounting systems reconciles accurately with recorded transactions, and produce bank reconciliations as needed.
Finance Management
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Implement and monitor day-to-day financial controls, ensuring all processes meet audit and internal control standards. Ensure proper document storage, coding and audit trails for all transactions.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) in reviewing and updating operational finance procedures and ensuring organisation-wide compliance.
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Working closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, support improvements to finance systems and workflows.
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Act as a bank signatory where appropriate.
Income Management
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Ensure that all grants and other income due to the charity are received and managed in line with funder conditions and restrictions.
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Issue and track invoices to ensure all income owed to the charity is collected promptly.
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Ensure all cheques / cash income received is deposited into the current account in a timely manner.
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Support fundraising and individual giving colleagues by providing accurate, timely financial information on a weekly basis to strengthen donor stewardship and reporting.
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Maintain accurate records of gift aid declarations made. Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to maximise eligible income.
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Maintain accurate records of gift-in-kind and pro bono donations, organisational assets and restricted funds.
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Ensure all income is recorded consistently across both the financial system and the fundraising database, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure alignment and information flow.
Operational Reporting & Support
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Provide financial administration support across the organisation, including for delivery teams and fundraising colleagues.
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Work closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) to ensure accurate information flows between operational processing and financial planning/reporting.
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Provide responsive support to staff, helping them navigate finance processes confidently and consistently.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) to prepare quarterly financial updates and Management accounts, as well as annual financial statements.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) and Co-Director with payroll, pension reports and human resources management when required.
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Attend the quarterly Finance & HR committee meetings and contribute to preparing papers as needed.
General
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
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Support wider organisational activities as needed, including on occasion in the evenings or at weekends.
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Meet regularly for line management, supervision and appraisal with the Co-Director.
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Identify own training needs and undertake relevant training and development, approved by the Co-Director.
Women for Refugee Women supports women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives and campaigns alongside them for a compassionate asylum system.
The Communications Manager is a key role in the planning and delivering of high quality, integrated internal and external communications to increase awareness of and drive engagement with The Children’s Trust, as part of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate. Working alongside senior colleagues in marketing, media and digital, the role helps ensure our communications are well planned, effective, aligned and consistent, using insight and evaluation to demonstrate impact.
Consistency of Brand and Messaging, content and story gathering
- Build relationships with staff, volunteers and families, telling the stories of The Children’s Trust, to be delivered through a number of channels and who can, alongside celebrities, become ambassadors for the charity
- Drive consistent use of The Children’s Trust key messages across all communications channels
- Work alongside the Senior Marketing Manager to keep style guidelines updated and refreshed on a regular basis
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager to ensure communications collateral is regularly updated, particularly where children and families feature, ensuring it is in line with the charity’s consent process
- Work with the creative team to ensure brand guidelines are refreshed and updated and that there are toolkits and templates available to wider staff
- Assist withthe creation and production of key reports e.g. Quality Report, Annual Report
External Communications
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager to assist with The Children’s Trust press office function, including being part of an out-of-hours press office rota during key periods
- Support a programme of proactive public relations and communications campaigns across a range of media channels, driving awareness of the charity to target audiences
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications with issues and reputation management
- Help to quickly develop appropriate strategies for responding to a wide range of issues and incidents, whilst liaising with other stakeholders to create and publish the required collateral
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify and create stories and content that supports internal and external marketing and communication activity
- Support the organisation’s approach to volunteer and alumni engagement
- Support the Digital Manager with creating content for and updating The Children’s Trust website and The Children's Trust school website
- Oversee the consent process for work with families ensuring that images and information on the children and young people we support is in line with The Children’s Trust policies and procedures.
Internal Communications
- Be part of a core team to plan and implement an internal communications programme across the charity
- Ensure messages and information is developed and shared appropriately across the organisation
- Monitor key issues and provide guidance and counsel on staff engagement and communications, external communications content in support of agreed projects and objectives
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager and Head of Marketing and Communications to draft internal communications across the charity’s internal communications channels
- Work with wider directorate to evaluate success of existing internal communications and develop new ideas
- Oversee content planning and updating and supporting colleagues to manage their areas on our staff intranet The Loop
Marketing and Communications Management
- Work with fellow managers in the team (currently Senior Media and Communications Manager, Senior Marketing Manager and Digital Manager) to lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies to support the delivery of The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate the impact of the team’s work
- Provide strong project management for communications projects and campaigns, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, collaboratively and to a consistently high standard
- Develop strong relationships, internally and externally, and role model this to wider members of the department and directorate
Fundraising Communications / Income Generation Communications
- Work with fundraising and retail colleagues within the directorate to plan, execute and evaluate communications campaigns which supports income generation, in line with the fundraising objectives of the charity
- Support the Digital Manager with creation and distribution of marketing emails and creation of reports
- Business Development – working with the team to support campaigns which support the business development objectives of the charity, to promote support the department with its stakeholder engagement to professionals and parents.
Interview date: w/c Monday 1st June 2026
Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more… read more below
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity dedicated to bringing the public and scientists together to share their passion for science. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.
The Ri has a remarkable heritage - two centuries of people sharing ideas, sparking curiosity, making science feel alive and inspiring a sense of wonder! We believe that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and enable access to science through our packed event programme, museum, UK schools outreach social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.7m YouTube subscribers.
We are looking for an ambitious, energetic corporate fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. You will be a compelling and engaging communicator who can work at all levels of the organisation to cultivate and develop the relationships that will enable the Ri to achieve its mission. You will be skilled in securing new business and a strong account manager managing a portfolio of corporate supporters at different stages – from prospecting through to pitching, contracts negotiation and partnerships renewal.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a hungry corporate fundraiser to make a real impact in a reputable and treasured organisation passionate about creating content and experiences that inspire audiences and widen impact.
You must be comfortable working with a small team but also successful in working with sponsors in a corporate setting. You should also be able to identify and meet sponsor needs, drawing on creativity and problem-solving skills to offer tailored sponsorship propositions. You will have a varied portfolio of sponsors from day one - strong presentation and communication skills are essential.
The Ri is a small and welcoming environment with a creative team who are committed to nourish everyone’s desire to engage with science
The Ri is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Care Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in leading our care delivery.
The role
As Care Operations Manager you will oversee the delivery of consistently high-quality support across Keychange care operations. Working to the Senior Operations Manager you will be accountable for the implementation of quality standards in all Keychange care communities, making recommendations for improvement of service delivery, and among other areas of remit will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the resident safety and incident reporting as part of our safeguarding framework.
The focus of the role includes:
- Assisting Senior Operations Manager to ensure smooth daily running of Keychange care operations
- Line managing allocated community managers
- Leading Keychange resident safety and incident reporting as part of the Keychange Safeguarding Framework
- Leading operations older persons care matters, as first port of call for managers with queries and need of support
- Leading and delivering a culture of individualised and person-led support
- Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure appropriate support for Keychange care communities
- Supporting leadership of open, transparent culture which supports continuous improvement
- Deputising for Senior Operations Manager as required
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
- Experience in delivery of well-established and high-performing care homes
- Experience of motivating and empowering colleagues, staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high-quality care service
- Experience in managing audits and inspections
- Ability to build positive relationships effectively with internal stakeholders and external partner agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Level 5 in Leadership in Management and willing to complete further qualifications in a relevant field
- Ability to travel up to 40 days per year
- Sympathetic to Keychange’s Christian values, vision and mission
You will be someone who combines operational management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose. This is a management role where you can make a lasting and meaningful difference.
The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
- Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. In-person interviews will take place on 28 May 2026.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £41,500
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: 8 Month Contract ending on 31 March 2027
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata based on the term of the contract
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2026.
Interview dates: Tuesday June 9 and Wednesday June 10. Interviews will take place online via MS Teams.
Job Information
The Role
The Conference Manager (FTC) plays a significant part in delivering Hospice UK’s programme of conferences for our hospice membership. As a newly created position, you will take the lead on our one-day conferences while also supporting the delivery of our annual National Conference.
Our conferences are central to our strategic aim of bringing the sector together to share expertise, collaborate and celebrate innovation. Your work will ensure our conferences are delivered to a high standard and that hospice delegates have access to relevant and timely learning opportunities.
You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholder as well as the subject matter experts. Listening to their feedback, you will help shape the programme content, work with the wider project team to deliver a smooth and valuable learning opportunity for hospice colleagues.
The Team
The Conference team is made up of the Senior Conference manager and the Programmes Team Administrator, with support from the Deputy Director of Programmes, Director of Programmes and subject matter experts across the organisation.
It is a mighty team of two, managing a portfolio of 5 in person conferences across the year, from our role focused one-day conferences of around 130 - 150 delegates to our annual National Conference, which welcomes over 1000 delegates.Our team works across the organisation and collaborates with lots of internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and be confident building relationships with a wider range of stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Proven experience of organising in person conferences, events or seminars (or similar complex activities) for around 130 people or more
- Ability to distil conversations, feedback and discussions into actionable insights that support effective planning.
- Naturally curious and proactive
- A self-motivated, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



Children on the Edge is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to drive our grant-funding strategy in a fast-evolving sector. If you’re an experienced relationship-builder who thrives in an agile environment and is passionate about demonstrating real-world impact through local ownership, we’d love to have you on our team.
Prospecting
● Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities from UK and overseas foundations and grant makers.
● Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a pipeline of potential support.
● Develop strategic approaches to new funders.
Writing Applications and Proposals
● Proactively gather information from the Children on the Edge team to develop compelling proposals and budgets for funders.
● Communicate Children on the Edge’s values and distinctives.
Reporting
● Proactively feed into the wider fundraising team’s collaboration to ensure we can provide all information required by funders.
● Craft tailored narrative and financial reports that demonstrate impact.
● Support the COO as required in reporting to larger Grants and HNW partnerships.
Building Relationships
● Cultivate a portfolio of existing, lapsed and new funders.
● Represent Children on the Edge externally to build a network of prospects and support engagement events and activities as needed.
Management & Planning
● Acknowledge donations promptly; tracking donor communication in Salesforce.
● Use Salesforce to record and report on prospecting, applications and income.
● Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant legislation.
Children on the Edge is a child rights organisation that works hand-in-hand with communities to support some of the world’s most marginalised children

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About the role:
Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a strategic and visionary Supporter Development Manager to lead our individual giving and legacy programmes at a pivotal moment for the charity.
While you will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.
You will lead on understanding our audiences and developing compelling donor journeys that build long-term, sustainable relationships. You will provide essential leadership, overseeing the individual giving budget and KPIs while line-managing the Senior Individual Giving Officer and Data Co-ordinator to ensure the highest standards of donor care. You will also play a vital role in planning and delivering bold, multi-channel campaigns that generate essential income, grow our donor base and bring our cause to life.
Working closely with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning data-driven insights into impactful action. Whether you are designing a new fundraising product, overseeing campaign performance reports, or ensuring our database management meets the highest regulatory standards, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.
The role requires:
- Managerial and Fundraising Expertise: You have a minimum of three years’ experience in a project management or direct line-management role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and KPIs.
- Administrative and Analytical Excellence: You are confident using digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge to manage complex data, track campaign activity, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Gift Aid regulations.
- Strategically-Minded and Creative: You have a strong understanding of donor journeys, digital marketing channels, and how to create products and messages that inspire long-term loyalty.
- Organised and Adaptable: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and are willing to work flexibly, including occasional unsocial hours, to support fundraising initiatives and events.
- Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser’s Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.
Role details:
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site / hybrid working.
Contract type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 8th June 2026
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) to be the focal point for providing effective support to the Director of Finance and the Finance Manager through the completion of month end, year end and audit, and associated processes. This post requires a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join our charity’s finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with charity regulations, and supporting the organisation’s mission through sound financial management.
Essential Skills
· AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
· Experience within a Finance Department of leading month end processes, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
· Experience of supporting an audit
· Experience of Sage 50 Accounts or a similar system
· Discretion and confidentiality.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV to by 23:59 hours on Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW w/c Monday 1st June 2026. Please let us know if you have any restrictions with this.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.
Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.
Why this role?
Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.
Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:
- Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Develop new income streams and partnerships
- Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance
This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.
About us
Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.
We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.
Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
- Is an excellent writer and communicator
- Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
- Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia
Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.
Role details
Post reports to: Chief Executive
Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.
Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
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How to apply - please follow the link below to our website for details of how to apply.
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London Bridge office
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months - Full-time
Working Pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly shaped role following a restructure that has created space to further strengthen and grow our community fundraising programme. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to create and deliver a new community fundraising strategy, and will agree the key priorities for the role to ensure a clear and realistic focus for the contract period.
This is a 6-month contract role, created to provide immediate expertise and momentum during a period of change. There is scope to make the role permanent, subject to success and organisational needs.
As Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in shaping a fundraising programme with lasting impact. You will take ownership of growing income, expanding supporter engagement, and building long-term relationships across the community.
We are looking for an engaging, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can bring structure, creativity and energy to help shape the future of community fundraising and inspire supporters and volunteers to get involved and maximise their impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth:
- Work with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to develop and deliver a refreshed community fundraising strategy.
- Shape and implement plans to grow income, engagement and supporter involvement.
- Set clear income targets, KPIs and growth priorities.
- Develop a diverse and sustainable pipeline of community fundraising opportunities and supporters.
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship:
- Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, delivering high-quality stewardship and supporter care to enhance journeys, maximise retention and grow long-term engagement.
Fundraising Delivery:
- Lead delivery of a range of community fundraising activities, including individual fundraising activities and challenges, in celebration and in memory fundraising.
- Identifying and developing new community fundraising opportunities.
- Create engaging campaigns and opportunities that attract new audiences and grow engagement with existing supporters.
Recruitment & Communications:
- Recruit, support and develop volunteers and fundraisers across a range of activities.
- Encourage progression of volunteers into active fundraisers and community leaders.
- Provide ongoing guidance, tools and support to enable successful fundraising delivery.
- Support the promotion of fundraising activity through social media, digital channels and campaign communications.
- Contribute to marketing activity aimed at attracting new supporters and engaging existing audiences.
Systems, Insights & Reporting:
- Use CRM systems effectively to manage supporter data and activity.
- Monitor income, engagement and performance against agreed KPIs.
- Analyse results to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Use insight to inform future planning and campaign development.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider organisational goals.
About you
Experience:
- Proven experience in community fundraising at manager level.
- Strong track record of growing income and supporter engagement.
- Experience delivering a range of community fundraising activities and campaigns.
- Experience working with volunteers and supporter communities.
- Confident use of CRM systems and supporter databases.
- Experience in marketing, audience growth or supporter recruitment.
- Worked for a medical or research charity (Desirable).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Creative and proactive approach to developing fundraising opportunities.
- Comfortable working in a role that is shaping and evolving.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Supporter-focused with a passion for community engagement.
- Enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated by purpose-driven work.
Why Join us?
- Play a key role in shaping and strengthening community fundraising.
- 6-month contract with scope to make permanent.
- 4-day working week while working full-time hours.
- 8% pension contribution.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
- Spinal Research is a four-day week employer (Fridays Off).
- Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
- Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.
Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you excited at the prospect of growing an established and successful national charity?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
HENRY is an innovative, award-winning and ambitious charity delivering life-changing impact for children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionate about babies and children having the best start in life.
As Business Development Manager, you will join HENRY’s Business Development team, strengthen HENRY's business offer and manage commissioner relationships through expert contract management. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licences, building clear business offers for local areas. You will ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, whilst reducing risk and driving renewals.
This role will bring clarity, consistency and accountability to HENRY's contract management processes. You will build and strengthen relationships with commissioners and partners, manage contract negotiations and renewals confidently, ensuring HENRY delivers effectively to families.
Benefits package:
- 30 days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro-ratad to 18 days plus bank holidays)
- Enhanced charity sick pay and parental leave
- Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6%
- Hybrid working with flexible start and end times between 8am and 6pm
- Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services
- Opportunity for pay progression through annual performance related increments
Closing date: 9am Friday 29th May
Interviews: Wednesday 9th June at our Eynsham office
Permanent and part-time 0.6fte (22.5 hours a week)
Salary: Full-time equivalent £35,603.82, pro-rated to £21,362.29
Please use the Apply button at the bottom of this page to apply. This role requires a DBS check.
Overview of role: Business Development Manager
The team:
You will join our Business Development team, supporting income growth and contract compliance, to enable the scale of ourcharitable work with families and professionals across the UK. The Business Development Manager is line managed by the CEO who carries overall responsibility for income generation. You will also work closely with our full time Business Development Manager, Family Support and Training teams.
Work base and travel:
Hybrid, with a minimum of 1-2 days a month at National Support Office (NSO) in Eynsham,Oxfordshire, with occasional additional travel expected to meet colleagues in local teams.
Hours: This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am – 6pm each day.
Job Purpose:
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in strengthening HENRY’s business offer for local areas to meet the needs of babies, children and families.The Business Development Manager will build and strengthen relationships with local commissioners and partners, bringing clarity, consistency and accountability to contract management processes. This role is part of ensuring that HENRY’s contract negotiations and renewals with local commissioners are managed confidently and effectively to deliver HENRY effectively to local families.
Success in this role will be measured by strengthened commissioner relationships, reduced contract risk, increased renewalsand improved organisational confidence in contract management.
Key Responsibilities
This role holds responsibility for:
- Building a clear business offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY
- Contract Development,management and compliance
- Organisational support and alignment
- Attitudes, behaviour and values
1. Business Offer development for HENRY
- With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership.
- Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money.
- As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales.
- Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives.
- Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.
2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance
- Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatoryand organisational policies.
- Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the other Business Development Manager and CEO.
- Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.
- Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met.
- Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services.
- Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.
3. Organisational Support and Alignment
- Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates.
- Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY.
- Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements.
- Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.
4. Attitudes, behaviour and values
- Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary.
- Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings.
- Maintain clear and accurate records.
- Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Model HENRY values.
- Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Relevant degree or proven experience
Experience
Essential:
- Experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and compliance monitoring ideally with experience of local authority commissioning
- Experience in Business Development. This might be from industry, fundraising or social enterprise
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, partners, and internal stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience of service development and/or delivery within health, social, education settings
- Experience supporting senior staff in contractual or partnership discussions
Knowledge
Essential:
- Awareness of contract law and familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to service delivery
- Costing and pricing for business development
Desirable:
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection, and other relevant compliance frameworks
Skills and attitudes
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
- Analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities within contracts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping
- Proactive, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgement and integrity
- Collaborative and approachable, able to support colleagues across different functions
- Resilient and adaptable in managing complex negotiations and competing priorities
- Committed to HENRY's mission and values, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for families
- Confidence with digital and technology in day to day work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Contract: 12-month, fixed term contract
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London Coliseum
We’re looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to lead ENO’s main campaigns for the 2026/27 season, making sure our marketing is as extraordinary, distinctive and compelling as the work on our stages.
This role will play a key part in strengthening how we plan, deliver and evaluate our work, while building clear frameworks and ways of working that will support the team well beyond this interim period. Working across London and Greater Manchester, you’ll help bring greater cohesion to our marketing, communications and digital activity and ensure audiences experience high‑quality campaigns and colleagues across the organisation clearly see the impact of what we do.
If you’re a creative and strategic marketing professional who thrives on delivering complex campaigns end‑to‑end, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
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Senior experience delivering large‑scale marketing campaigns, ideally in arts, culture or live performance.
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Strong experience working with creative and media agencies.
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Confidence working with sales data and responding when campaigns need intervention.
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Experience using CRM and audience insight to inform marketing decisions.
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Line management experience, with a clear, supportive leadership style.
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Strong relationship‑building skills across teams and disciplines.
Please see our recruitment pack for more details.
Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 7 June 2026
Early applications are recommended as we may close the vacancy early if there is a high level of interest.
Interviews: Interviews will be arranged based on candidate availability.
Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact us.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
Contract: Permanent,
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
Salary: £40,512 - £47,377 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 25th May
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Sleep Out Manager to join our Mass Participation & Events team based in London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
The Sleep Out Manager plays a vital role in managing our flagship fundraising event, Sleep Out. Increased investment from our headline event sponsor, Nationwide Building Society, has enabled the development of a new visual identity and refreshed messaging, so it is an exciting time to join the team and maximise the opportunity.
About you
- Ambitious, highly motivated individual with strong project management skills, and experience of organising fundraising events.
- An excellent communicator, confident in engaging a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and building effective relationships internally and externally.
- Able decision maker with a can-do attitude.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
What you’ll be doing
- Responsibility for the successful delivery and growth of the Sleep Out portfolio; comprising a London corporate event, public events in London and Manchester and our ‘Host Your Own Sleep Out’ programme.
- Responsibility for annual planning and budgeting for the Sleep Out portfolio, including financial management, quarterly reforecasting, and delivery against financial targets.
- Leading a cross-departmental working group to deliver the corporate event. Responsibility for the logistics and strategy of the event
- Heading up a team of three, you’ll create a positive and inspiring culture, which empowers team members to achieve their best
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 50% office attendance (typically 2–3 days per week).
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Sleep Out Manager, click ‘Apply’ now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters.
EDS UK is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). We provide trusted information, community connection and advocacy, for better recognition, diagnosis and care. Our members and supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.
As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Community & Events
Location: Homebased living in Scotland, North-East England or Yorkshire
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working options available and welcomed
Salary: Up to £44,289.75 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 1st June 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Hub Manager:
The Community Fundraising Hub Manager will manage and drive forward the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location. The successful candidate will take ownership and responsibility for the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisations broader income generation objectives.
About the Community & Events team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
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The National Community Fundraising team at Cats Protection has recently gone through transformative change, implementing a new community hub structure in six regions across the UK. Leading and enabling community led fundraising in their area, they raise circa £3.5million income per year, making a significant contribution to Cats Protection’s work to make life better for cats.
What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Hub Manager:
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Lives in Scotland, North-East England or Yorkshire
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Significant and extensive experience in Community Fundraising
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Line management experience with track record of developing individuals and leading a team
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Direct experience of working with volunteers
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Experience of producing reports and analysis of activity against KPIs
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
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Application closing date: 20th May 2026
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Virtual interview date: 29th May 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
