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If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers.
Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.
“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.
“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
Why Chell Perkins?
At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.
“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020
Client mix
Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.
Applications
This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.
For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.
If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!
To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, please tell us:
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Why do you want to become a fundraiser and why do you believe you will be a good one?
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Describe any relevant experience you will bring to the role (such as writing or debating).
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Why do you think people give money to charity, and what role do you think fundraisers play in motivating people to give?
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Why do you want to work for Chell Perkins in particular?
Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.
A note about generative AI use
As an agency we are not against the use of AI to research or help improve the quality of your application. However, we strongly advise against using AI to generate copy for you. Last year, over 40 applications contained sections with identical wording, due to the use of generative AI. As a result, we could not get to know the applicants from their writing, and subsequently had to reject all of these applications.
We’re Chell Perkins, the flexible charity fundraising partners. We’re here to give charities the boost they need to make their vision a reality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Phases Social Enterprise is developing a project to inspire more people in Brighton & Hove to make sustainable choices. The initial stage of the project has been the development of an App which straddles the worlds of consumerism, citizenship and activism.
The App is nearing the end of the development phase and we need someone to help with the final stages of content creation and collation. This will include ensuring that the App is accessible and useful to all demographics. It is anticipated that this stage will take up to 3 months, following which the chosen candidate will be ideally placed to apply for further roles as the project scales up to develop a network of sustainability-focussed organisations.
You will work largely on a remote basis with occasional meetings with our CEO. However you must be located in the Brighton & Hove area or thereabouts as this is the focus of the project going forwards.
You will have good research skills with an attention to detail. You should also have excellent communication skills. An interest in sustainability is indispensible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Press Officer
We are seeking a creative and proactive Press Officer to grow media coverage, build strong journalist relationships and raise the profile of a global environmental charity.
Position: Press Officer
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Remote within the UK
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026. (We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found)
About the Role
This is a key communications role responsible for significantly increasing national and international media coverage.
Working within the marketing and communications team, you will develop compelling stories, manage press enquiries and proactively place coverage across broadcast, print and digital media.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing media relationships with journalists, producers and broadcasters
- Identifying opportunities to generate high profile media coverage
- Writing press releases, comment pieces and media materials
- Monitoring the news agenda and responding to media opportunities
- Managing press enquiries and supporting spokespeople with interview preparation
- Monitoring media coverage and analysing performance against KPIs
- Supporting media training and ensuring consistent messaging across the organisation
- Protecting and enhancing organisational reputation through proactive media engagement
About You
You will be a confident communicator with a strong understanding of how media works and how to secure coverage that drives impact.
You will bring:
- Strong experience writing press releases and media content
- Excellent storytelling and copywriting skills
- Experience building relationships with journalists and media outlets
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to media deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence analysing media performance and reporting on results
- Interest in environmental or climate related issues
About the Organisation
This organisation works in partnership with Indigenous and local communities to protect rainforests and tackle the climate crisis. By supporting community led conservation and providing practical resources, they help protect vital ecosystems while strengthening resilience against environmental threats.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Media Officer, Communications Officer, PR Officer, Media Relations Officer, Communications Executive, Public Affairs Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Help shape the future of co‑production in Wales. Join us in turning local learning into national change.
We’re looking for a Programme Coordinator to support our structured strategic involvement support with public services, produce high‑quality case studies and learning outputs, and help us influence national conversations on co‑production. This role sits at the heart of our evolving programme, connecting local insights to the wider policy landscape and supporting better co-production and involvement practice across Wales.
You will help gather and communicate learning from our local work with Public Services Boards (PSBs) and other partners, contributing to a clear, national picture of how co‑production is working in practice. You will work closely with the Programme Manager, associate consultants and local contacts to support project delivery, events, and sharing learning outputs.
Contract type: Fixed term (until 31 August 2027)
Hours: 30 hours per week, flexible working patterns
Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata (£24,324 per annum actual), plus work from home allowance of £26 per month
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata (20 days actual), plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays and a 2-week office closure at Christmas
Location: Remote, with travel for meetings across Wales (Wales-based applicant preferred)
Brief person specification
Knowledge and experience
Experience of coordinating projects or programmes involving multiple partners.
Experience of writing clear and engaging content (e.g. blogs, case studies, articles, reports).
Experience of organising online and/or in‑person events.
Experience using digital tools for communication, coordination and collaboration (e.g. Google Suite, WordPress, social media, CRM/contact lists).
Skills and attributes
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively and manage several concurrent tasks.
Able to interpret information, identify learning and present it clearly.
Ability to build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with a wide range of partners.
Attention to detail in written materials, data handling and resource preparation.
General
Commitment to co‑production, involvement and social justice.
Comfortable working independently, drawing on your own initiative.
Curiosity, empathy and a willingness to learn from others.
Able to work well as part of a team and to work on a range of collaborative projects to advance the work of the network.
Recruitment pack, including full role description and person specification, is available when clicking "Apply Now" below.
As part of your cover letter, please submit a statement addressing the full criteria as listed in the recruitment pack.
For a fairer and more sustainable Wales where everyone has a voice that is heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is collaborating with a well-known centre of Christian worship in the North-East of England to recruit for a Head of Communications and Marketing.
The incoming Head of Communications and Marketing will ensure the department is a strategic enabler of transformation, by amplifying our client’s voice, nurturing relationships, and guiding public perception. Through compelling messaging and innovative campaigns, the postholder will ensure that our client’s story, and the Christian faith which underpins it, reaches and resonates with local, national, and international audiences.
The successful candidate will be an experienced communications and marketing professional having led a marketing or communications function previously. You will have demonstrable skills in adapting messaging for different audiences, and ideally will have experience of supporting a fundraising function from a communications perspective.
For the full Appointment Brief and for details on how to apply please click through to the vacancy on the Prospectus website. Following review you may be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process. For further information about this role please reach out to Steven Fraser at Prospectus.
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