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Job Description
The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity providing face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living. Since opening our first site in Pimlico in 2016, we have grown to four sites and our service is delivered by over 850 active volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in helping TLP to grow and support more people struggling with suicidal feelings. You will manage two key growth areas in fundraising: community and corporate. By crafting exciting partnership proposals and delivering high-quality events, you will help TLP build on its fundraising success in these areas. You will use your relationship management skills to keep donors not just satisfied but motivated to support TLP.
We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process or in the role, we are very happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you.
Scope and purpose
The Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager will be the second most senior position in the fundraising team and will lead on the development of TLP’s community and corporate fundraising streams. Having seen significant growth over the past five years, from circa £50k per annum, to more than £400k, the post holder will oversee the continued development of these fundraising streams. The post holder will achieve a strong return on investment by proactively identifying new leads, effectively stewarding supporter relationships and providing an engaging and exciting ways for individuals to support The Listening Place. As a senior member of the fundraising team, the post holder will also build a successful, committed team, driving performance and contributing to the strategic direction of TLP’s fundraising function.
Duties and responsibilities
- Deliver the continued growth of corporate and community fundraising at TLP (combined £475k target in 2026/27) in line with investment in this area to help ease the pressure on major donor and trust fundraising.
- Generate new corporate and community fundraising leads by mapping TLP’s volunteer and supporter networks as well as exploring cold leads which align with TLP’s mission and vision.
- Develop engaging, inspiring materials to help secure new corporate leads including presentations, brochures and video.
- Represent TLP externally at corporate and community events, networking opportunities, and sector forums to raise awareness and build strategic partnerships.
- Deliver and oversee excellent stewardship with all corporate and community supporters, establishing effective, long-lasting relationships with supporters and stakeholders including a creative approach to thanking supporters.
- Develop materials and build a personal brand which inspires volunteers to participate in TLP events or to run their own fundraisers.
- Manage an exciting and engaging roster of annual events for volunteers and corporate fundraisers to participate in, including creating new events based on supporter data, as well as looking for ways to improve existing events and phasing out events where necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, using data and supporter feedback to refine strategies, improve engagement, and encourage growth.
- Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to forecast income in community and corporate fundraising as well as setting budgets that enable us to deliver on ambitious targets whilst still delivering a competitive return on investment.
- Establish effective relationships across the staff and volunteer network which creates a culture that supports fundraising within TLP whilst also enabling volunteers to focus on TLP’s core mission and vision.
- Build a dependable, detail-oriented team to support the administrative management of corporate, community and individual giving at The Listening Place whilst encouraging their development as TLP fundraisers in their own right.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by line management and in line with business needs
Person specification
Essential requirements
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills able to translate TLP’s model into compelling materials and pitches.
- Strong interpersonal skills - a relationship builder with a flexible, entrepreneurial approach, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with donors, volunteers and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organised - excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise own workload and multi task to meet targets and deliver events.
- Good understanding of event management including problem solving skills and an ability to adapt quickly when encountering obstacles.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify trends, plan ahead and build clear plans based on data.
- Computer literate - familiar with common Office programmes and fundraising databases.
- Clear understanding of and ability to apply the legislation affecting corporate and community fundraising.
Desirable
- Successful track record of delivering community fundraising programmes and activities.
- Fundraising / marketing qualification.
- Experience of managing volunteers.
- Knowledge and appreciation of mental health issues/suicide prevention in the UK.
Benefits:
- 3% employer contribution towards pension
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
- Access to Medicash health benefits and critical illness cover after three months of employment
- Employee Assistance Programme
Application process: Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page) by Tuesday 31st March.
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As Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will play a key role in our high-value partnership activity, working with Managers in the team to support delivery of core activity, while helping to ensure they are well managed, thoughtfully stewarded and positioned for long-term growth.
You will also support the delivery of mid-value partners, both fundraising and in-kind partnerships, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and strengthen relationships wherever possible. Alongside this, you will contribute to team-wide projects across Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy & Partnerships, helping us to plan, collaborate and progress towards our wider organisational goals.
By building strong internal and external relationships, you will support seamless partnership delivery and help us create meaningful collaborations that benefit both partners and the Charity.
This is a rewarding and varied role for someone who is organised, relationship-focused and passionate about working with others to create meaningful partnerships.
About You
You will be a relationship‑driven team player with experience in corporate partnerships. Collaborative and proactive, you will enjoy building strong relationships, managing multiple priorities and working with others to deliver successful and meaningful partnerships.
You will bring:
- Proven success in corporate fundraising or relationship management, ideally within the charity sector.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, analytical and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative, solution‑focused approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a high‑performing team.
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development.
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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About this role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to lead our fundraising and partnership development activities, supporting the diversification and growth of income across both established and emerging streams. While the role will place significant emphasis on corporate fundraising, it will also involve the strategic development of grants and trusts. You will develop strong relationships with funders, identify new opportunities, and support our members to build their own grassroots fundraising capabilities.
Working closely with both colleagues and members, you'll help shape our funding strategy, develop high quality proposals, and ensure we have the systems and insight needed for sustainable growth. Your contributions will enable us to expand our work to engage and empower communities across Britain.
In addition, you will help shape the guidance we provide to members of the community rail movement, strengthening their grassroots fundraising capabilities and approaches.
Main responsibilities
- Manage and grow corporate relationships for the benefit of Community Rail Network and its members, nurturing effective, lasting relationships that help community rail to deliver on its aims around community development, sustainable travel, and inclusion.
- Conduct prospect research to identify new corporate supporters and relevant grant opportunities, taking a proactive approach to cultivating new leads, building networks and flagging upcoming opportunities well in advance to ensure sufficient preparation time.
- Engage, listen and pitch to funders, understanding shared priorities, articulating the value of partnering with us, and securing continued or increased support.
- Work cross-team to create strong proposals, using member and partner insights to identify funding needs and opportunities, and develop compelling cases for support and budgets.
- Develop joint grant applications by collaborating with colleagues, members and external partners to create bids aligned with our strategic aims and which recognise our current strengths, resources and prioritie
- Support strategic funding development, working closely with the senior leadership team to shape our approach and deliver against funding objectives and ensure it is understood by colleagues.
- Champion a positive fundraising culture and ethos, providing expertise and contributing member support, training, and events across the community rail movement.
- Contribute to wider organisational activity, including using major events and campaigns, such as the Community Rail Awards, to advance fundraising efforts.
- Develop and maintain effective fundraising systems, including funder reporting, review processes, and tracking KPIs to monitor progress and impact.
Skills, competencies and experience
- Proven skills and experience in third sector fundraising, including corporate fundraising, grant management and funder reporting, with a broad understanding of the full fundraising mix and ability to spot new opportunities.
- A demonstrable proactive approach to relationship building, with experience engaging and stewarding funders to create long-term mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Strong proposal/grant application and report writing skills, able to tailor communication for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise clarity, relevance and impact.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to gather insight and inspire engagement both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, able to balance multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Experience of, or demonstrable understanding of, membership organisations, including the ability to balance member needs with our organisational objectives.
- Appreciation of and commitment to community development, empowerment and sustainability, and the value of community engagement in relation to transport.
- Solid understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk management, with the ability to plan, track and evaluate performance effectively.
- A proactive, positive and self-motivated mindset, able to work independently, collaborate well, and inspire confidence in others.
- IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, TEAMs, the internet and social media.
Other information
This post is home-based, but with travel (including occasional overnight stays) for team meetings, events, member engagement, and external meetings. This is a permanent position and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising up to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays, in line with long service); pension with employer contribution of 3%; flexi-time working (core hours 10am-3pm); access to Employee Assistance Programme.
We are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
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Please provide your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4, by Monday 6 April 2026 (23:59), summarising, with evidence, how you match the role specification and why you are interested in this position. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter. Due to limited resources, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 22 April 2026.
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Anna Freud is seeking a Head of Fundraising to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
You will join a passionate team of nine at a critical time for children and young people’s mental health, working in a fast-paced environment supported by an open and communicative style. The team champions collaboration and works closely with colleagues across Anna Freud.
What you’ll do
You will lead Anna Freud’s fundraising strategy and team to deliver sustainable income growth from approximately £5 million annually across diverse income streams, ensuring strong stewardship, pipeline development, and strategic leadership to support the organisation’s mission. You will work closely with the Fundraising Committee and heads of department. You will oversee a team of nine, including three direct line reports.
What you’ll bring
You will demonstrate experience as a senior fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing income from multiple high value sources, driving multi-stream fundraising growth, and providing strategic, people focused leadership in a complex and mission driven organisation.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven success in high‑value fundraising, including cultivating and sustaining long‑term relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
- Significant experience developing and delivering multi‑million‑pound fundraising strategies that meet ambitious income targets and deadlines.
- Expertise in funding project and programmes of charitable work, as well as growing unrestricted income
- Demonstrable leadership across multiple income streams and fundraising portfolio management, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams through periods of change and growth.
- Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills, enabling the candidate to navigate complex funder relationships, deliver outstanding partner stewardship and produce compelling cases for support.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the capacity to translate organisational goals into effective, insight‑driven fundraising approaches and develop income products.
Key details
Hours: full-time (35 hours per week).
Salary: £70,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract type: permanent.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Tuesday 7 April 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 9 April 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on 15-16 April (first stage) and in person w/c 20 April (second stage).
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
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Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
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Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly emotive and rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager (North) to lead and grow income across a significant and high-potential region. With an income target of c.£750k and ambitions for further growth, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a more proactive, strategic approach to regional fundraising.
The Regional Fundraising Manager is a senior role responsible for leading fundraising across the North of England, managing a team of four fundraisers and contributing to the wider regional fundraising strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and operational delivery, ensuring sustainable income growth across both community and corporate fundraising.
Reporting to the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will be responsible for delivering regional income targets, developing effective fundraising strategies and ensuring strong pipeline development across the region. You will also play a key role in embedding a more proactive approach to community engagement, strengthening volunteer involvement and maximising opportunities across local communities and corporate partners.
As Regional Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead community and corporate fundraising across the North region, supporting long-term partnerships
- Lead and deliver regional fundraising strategy in line with national objectives
- Manage and develop a team of four fundraisers
- Develop and implement regional plans to grow sustainable income
- Drive proactive community fundraising, engaging groups, clubs and local networks
- Identify and develop new income opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Ensure strong pipeline development, income forecasting and performance management
- Work collaboratively across fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement
- Lead key projects and initiatives to improve fundraising effectiveness
- Support the wider regional fundraising function as part of the management team
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience in community fundraising or relationship fundraising
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver high performance
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans and strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Proven track record of delivering income against targets
- Experience leading projects or initiatives that drive change or improvement
- Ability to analyse data and use insight to inform decision making
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Desirable:
- Experience working across both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
- Experience working in emotionally sensitive cause areas
- Experience supporting teams through change or organisational development
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
- End of year closure: when we can, we offer 3-4 extra paid days off over Christmas for a relaxing or time with family and friends. This is decided year by year.
- Up to 5% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Flexible bank holidays (except 25th and 26th December and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan plus free telephone access to a GP whenever you need it
- Gym discount
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



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The Abbey Centre is entering an exciting new chapter – and we’re looking for a Fundraising Manager who wants to help define it.
This is not a steady-state fundraising role. It’s an opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment in our development and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead.
We are a vibrant community charity based in south Westminster, working alongside local people to tackle inequality, reduce isolation and create opportunity. As we look ahead to the next phase of our growth, we want to strengthen, diversify and future-proof our income – and that’s where you come in.
The Role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be both strategic and hands-on, leading income growth while helping us nurture and evolve our overall approach to fundraising.
You will:
- Develop and deliver an ambitious and adaptable fundraising strategy
- Build and shape a sustainable pipeline of income opportunities
- Strengthen existing funding relationships while developing new ones
- Grow unrestricted income and improve long-term financial resilience
- Work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to align income with organisational priorities
- You’ll have real scope to influence direction, test new ideas, and identify where our systems, capacity and funding streams need to evolve.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is motivated by building and developing, not simply maintaining. You might already be operating at manager level, or you may be a high-performing fundraiser ready to step up. What matters most is that you can demonstrate results, ambition and strategic thinking.
You will bring:
- A track record of securing income (from trusts, statutory, corporate or individual sources)
- Strong bid-writing and proposal development skills
- Experience managing funder relationships and delivering impactful reporting
- Financial awareness
- Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
We value impact and potential as much as length of service. If you are hungry to grow something meaningful and excited by the opportunity to shape an evolving role, we would love to hear from you.
Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre:
- Subsidised lunch
- Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme
- 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) and 3 days off inbetween Christmas and New Year
- Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions.
Deadline to apply: 9am on Monday 20th April
Interviews: 30th April at the Abbey Centre, with the possibility of a second round of interviews on the 8th May at the Abbey Centre.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement no longer than 2 pages long outlining how your meet the person specification, along with a completed Equal Opportunities form.
We support a healthy and cohesive community in south Westminster by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most.
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"I can honestly say my three years at Settle have been the best years of my fundraising career." (outgoing Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team member Penny Day).
100% of staff would recommend Settle as a great place to work.
95% of staff would agree that Settle is a welcoming and inclusive organisation.
When young people in care turn 18, all the support they’ve relied on can fall away, literally overnight. Suddenly, they have to navigate adulthood on their own. This would be tough for any teenager, even if they could fall back on their family for help. So it’s not surprising that two out of three care-experienced young people feel unprepared to leave care. Too many still don’t get the support they need to make it safely past this cliff edge.
Care leavers aged 18-21 are nine times more likely to experience homelessness than their peers.
Settle exists to change this. We’re an award-winning charity, supporting care-experienced young people as they move into their first home, so they can confidently transition into independent living, avoid eviction and homelessness, and establish the foundations they need to thrive in adulthood. We are on a mission to end homelessness among care-experienced young people.
With our current Head of Fundraising leaving us to go travelling, we’re seeking someone new to help us achieve this ambition. You’ll have a lot to build on. Over the last three years, we’ve grown our income dramatically, and diversified our funder portfolio. We have strong relationships with our committed and supportive funders, underpinned by an organisation-wide commitment to fundraising.
This is a crucial role for Settle, and you’ll have the support you need to excel. In 2025, we grew our fundraising team from one (this post) to three. You’ll take on the leadership of an engaged and enthusiastic team, increasingly responsible for day-to-day management of trust and foundation fundraising. As well as inspiring the team to great things, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and deepen our relationships with philanthropists and high net worth individuals. You’ll have active support and engagement from me and the Board, with regular opportunities to involve trustees in your work.
As we head into future years, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our next fundraising strategy. We’re proud of our welcoming, inclusive and collaborative culture. We’re committed to staff wellbeing, with regular socials and time away as a team, and four wellbeing days every year on top of generous annual leave. You’ll play a key leadership role in fostering this culture and shaping Settle as we grow.
If this opportunity sounds as exciting to you as it does to us, we’d love to hear from you. We are also happy to share more about our fundraising so do request this when you get in touch.
We’d love to hear from you if:
✷ You are passionate about making a significant contribution to our mission to end homelessness among care-experienced young people, and want to use your skills to help Settle reach more young people
✷ You are an outstanding communicator, with excellent storytelling skills in person and in writing, and the ability to craft and share a compelling vision and case for support
✷ You’re a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate strategy into clear decisions and action
✷ You are a values-driven leader, committed to bringing out the best in your team and supporting them to stretch and develop
✷ You are self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and maintain progress while responding to emerging opportunities
✷ You are financially literate and able to work effectively with numbers and financial information
✷ You are willing and able to support managers in other teams, cover for other members of Settle’s Senior Leadership Team when necessary, and play a wider leadership role in the organisation
✷ You are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work
EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
ESSENTIAL
✷ Significant track record of raising funds from trusts and foundations
✷ Experience of securing major gifts, donations or grants from high net worth individuals or family foundations
✷ Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with funders or other senior external stakeholders
✷ Substantial experience of preparing funding applications and reports
✷ Experience of line managing and leading high performing teams, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop others
✷ Experience of developing and effectively delivering strategy
DESIRABLE
✷ Knowledge of youth homelessness, the care system or other relevant issues facing young people
✷ Experience of leading a growing team or contributing to organisational growth
BENEFITS
✷ Scope to take real ownership of a key strategic priority in a fast-growing charity
✷ Flexible working arrangements
✷ 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 personal wellbeing days
✷ Regular 1:1s with the Chief Executive and active support of the Senior Leadership Team and Board for Settle’s fundraising strategy
✷ Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated individual training budget and a line manager dedicated to supporting your growth
✷ Annual performance and pay progression reviews
✷ Up to 6% pension contribution
✷ Cycle to work scheme
✷ Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
✷ Work phone and laptop
✷ A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events and annual all staff away day
MORE KEY INFO
Hours: The hours are full-time (35 hours per week) preferred, with attendance at funder events outside core hours as needed from time to time – part-time will be considered for the right candidate but we envisage at least 0.8FTE / 28 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working between our office in London Bridge and working from home – our standard expectation is at least 2 days a week of contact time (in the office, funder meetings or events). We have a monthly in person team meeting on a Wednesday, and hold our monthly SLT meetings in person on a Tuesday.
Flexibility: Settle is committed to flexible working and will work with the successful candidate to agree mutually positive working arrangements
HOW TO APPLY
Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will be delighted to support you with your application. Please send your CV together with any questions to her directly in the first instance.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Care Leaver Covenant. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. Please see our website for more information on our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
We also guarantee an interview for care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role because we want to increase the representation of lived experience in the team.
We aim to make the interview process as accessible as possible so please do not hesitate to let Charlotte know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
The closing date for the role is Friday 17 April with interviews taking place in the week commencing 27 April.
We really look forward to hearing from you!
We are happy to receive your CV in the first instance.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Fundraising, the Corporate Fundraising Manager will lead on the development and delivery of an ambitious strategy to grow corporate fundraising income for The National Brain Appeal. The role will have a particular focus on securing new business, identifying and cultivating relationships with major corporate partners, and building a strong pipeline of opportunities.
Working closely with colleagues across the philanthropy team, the postholder will develop compelling funding propositions, approach prospective partners, and negotiate and secure significant corporate partnerships. This is a senior role within the team requiring a proactive and strategic individual with a strong track record in new business development, and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to shape and expand the charity’s corporate income, contributing directly to the delivery of transformational projects in neurology and neuroscience.
The National Brain Appeal (formerly known as The National Hospital Development Foundation) is the charity dedicated to raising vital funds for The Nat
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The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who experience mental health issues and socially isolated.SLT was created to be radically different from other mental health charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded. You will be joining a small friendly team, where we care about staff wellbeing.We believe in trusting the expertise of our staff and giving them the freedom to thrive with regular help on hand when needed.
We support over 500 adults per year through social groups -creative arts, nature-based activities, wellbeing workshops and peer support.90% of participants report improved mental health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play an important role in a small but impactful charity. Your work will directly enable adults experiencing isolation to access safe, creative and life-affirming activities. Perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity where you can see the impact of your work every week.
Who we are seeking
We are seeking a Fundraising Manager, who enjoys writing grant applications and building strong relationships with supporters. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will have a primary focus working on our trusts and foundations pipeline, while generating around 10% of total income from other sources. We are realistic what is possible in 21 hours per week!
We are seeking a fundraiser who combines:
- A strong track record securing trust and foundation income
- Excellent bid-writing skills
- Experience generating income beyond trusts (corporate, community or individual)
- Comfortable working autonomously in a small team
- Experience in a mental health organisation or small charity is desirable but not essential.
Summary role description
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will:
Lead Trusts and Foundations Income
- Develop a pipeline of grant funders to apply to.
- Write compelling, high-quality applications..
- Deepen funder relationships to secure repeat grants.
Raise income from other sources
Work with the Chief Executive to generate income from other sources with a realistic and achievable target of 10% total income via:
- Corporate partnerships in Islington, King’s Cross tech, creative industries and the City.
- Community and individual giving, especially among affluent local residents.
Build sustainable systems to support fundraising
- Strengthen stewardship journeys including donor tracking systems and explore use of AI tools.
- Contribute to fundraising communications and our profile-building.
Why this Role is Different
You will be stepping into an organisation in a strong position to build on:
- Multi-year funding security (63% of next year’s income already secured through multi-year grants, 4 months’ free reserves, annual income circa £250k).
- Trusted funders include City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston, Sport England and leading City Livery Companies.
- Strategic Plan 2024–28 with clear goals.
- Excellent impact measurement systems.
- A highly experienced Chief Executive with 30 years in the charity sector.
- A collaborative and supportive team, who understand fundraising is everyone’s responsibility.
What You’ll Gain
- Real autonomy and ownership
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Supportive management culture
- A genuinely collaborative, values-led culture
Location
Based at Jean Stokes Community Centre, Islington (5 minutes by bus from King’s Cross)
Application instructions
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements for this purpose with minimal use of AI.This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role.Thank you.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 12midnight
Interviews: Monday, 20th April 2026
Estimated Start:June/July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SMART CJS – Trust and Foundations Bid Writer
Role Overview
Are you committed to supporting people who are homeless or rough sleeping?
Are you proactive with a positive attitude?
Job Title: Trust and Foundations Bid Writer (with some responsibility for corporate fundraising)
The salary will be in the range of £36,000 to £42,000.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Location: Working from our office in central Bedford, with some provision for remote working.
About SMART CJS
Founded in 1997, we are a charity that provides safe spaces for people who are facing or experiencing homelessness, are rough sleeping or have fallen on tough times. As times have changed, our services have adapted and grown, but we’ve always kept the people we support at the centre of all that we do. We believe that everyone needs a little help sometimes and, with trust, respect and honesty, people can make incredible changes. Our vision is to transform communities so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential, participate in and contribute to all aspects of life. Our mission is to provide safe spaces to work with vulnerable people within our communities, empowering them to make positive changes and take control of their lives.
Why Join Us?
We believe in diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Benefits include:
- 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 30 after 3 years) + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Generous Pension scheme (after successfully completing a probation period)
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- Access to a Charity Worker Discount scheme
- Access to the company health and wellbeing service including support with mental health, legal advice and more
- Access to an online GP service
We require all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This job description will be supplemented by annual objectives which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder.
The Role
SMART CJS is looking to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer. The successful candidate will also have some responsibility for corporate fundraising with businesses based in Bedford and beyond; this responsibility will be shared with our Community and Corporate Fundraiser.
The main responsibility, though, will be to generate income by writing bids to charitable trusts and foundations, and to statutory funders.
The role will include researching and identifying charity trusts and similar bodies which are able to make an award to SMART. It will also include keeping abreast of developments in fundraising in the charity sector as a whole, especially in the field of grant awarding and, to a lesser extent, of corporate giving.
There will be a probationary period for the role. As it generally takes six months for a grant to be awarded (though some arrive more quickly), the probationary period will need to be for a minimum of seven months, though its precise duration can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Training will be given; the scope of the training will depend on the candidate’s previous experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join SMART’s friendly and dedicated team. You’ll need to be able to manage your time effectively; the role is primarily self-directed. We envisage that you’ll be working primarily from our offices in Prebend Street, Bedford, though you'll be able to work from home for some of the time as well. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is important; some of the stories we use when applying for funding can be emotionally challenging.
Our fundraising comes from regular gifts, donations from the community (individuals and groups), and corporate bodies (businesses). The majority of our fundraising income comes from grants. There will be a realistic target for the amount you need to raise; this will reflect the performance for grant applications in the charity sector as a whole and it will not be unrealistic. Fundraising is not an exact science; the assessment of performance against the targets will be fair and reasonable. The final responsibility for SMART’s fundraising rests with the trustees; they appreciate and understand the complexity of the issues involved.
Main Purpose of the Role
You will work closely with the CEO, the Chair of Trustees, the Head of Business and the fundraising team. The post involves gathering information, writing the bids, tracking the progress of submissions, and reporting back to grant awarders on how their money has been spent, if they require this.
There will also be a responsibility for corporate fundraising. This will involve building relationships with businesses in and beyond the Bedford area. The responsibility for this will be shared with our Community and Corporate Fundraiser.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Bid Writing
- Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
- Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively with service leads and front line teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
- Tailor the applications to the funder’s criteria, using storytelling effectively.
- Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
- Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
- Work to realistic targets and be able to provide feedback on these.
- Organisational Development and Support
- Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
- Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems.
- Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business and to the Chair of Trustees.
- Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
- Attend the monthly meetings of the Fundraising Committee (a sub‑committee of the Board of Trustees).
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO, the Head of Business or the Chair of Trustees.
Person Specification
Whether you’re already an experienced bid-writer, or whether you think this is something that you could learn to do effectively, we’d like to hear from you. You need to have excellent skills in written English and be able to write in prose that’s clear and readily understandable to the general reader. The criteria for each grant awarder are different; you need to be able to match your bid to what they would like to fund (homelessness, mental health, relief of poverty, women’s issues and so on). You need, then, to tell SMART’s story in a way which appeals to each funder.
You need to have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work as part of a team. While there is a strong element of self-direction in the role, you need to be able to work closely with senior management and also with the trustees; the trustees have the final responsibility for fundraising in the charity.
You will need, too, to have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to have a genuine interest in homelessness and the work of the charity, and a commitment to improving our clients’ lives and wellbeing.
- Fundraising Events Manager
- Hybrid (Nottingham office at least 1 day per month)
- Full time | Permanent
- Salary: £38,000
Make a real difference to life after brain injury. Join us as Headway’s Fundraising Events Manager and lead a dynamic, impactful events programme that raises vital funds and increases national visibility.
Headway UK– the brain injury association, supports thousands of people every year. Our events are a crucial part of how we raise awareness, generate income, and build a passionate community of supporters. We’re looking for an experienced, creative and highly organised Fundraising Events Manager to take our programme to the next level.
About the role
As the Fundraising Events Manager, you will lead, shape and deliver an exciting portfolio of fundraising events, including virtual challenges, our Annual Golf Day, and Headway’s prestigious Annual Awards. You will also steward supporters through major third party events, such as the London Marathon, Great North Run and the London Landmarks Half Marathon, providing the best supporter experience.
The role will lead and develop the Fundraising Coordinator, providing effective line management to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Working closely with the wider Fundraising Team and the Communications Team, you will ensure every event is safe, engaging and memorable, and that every supporter receives an exceptional journey with Headway.
With an established events calendar and opportunities for innovation, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while helping to grow an events income stream currently worth approximately £360,000.
What you will do
- Develop a forward‑thinking events strategy that increases participation and income.
- Oversee and deliver Headway’s events programme, alongside the Fundraising Co-ordinator.
- Lead and line manage the Fundraising Co-ordinator providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.
- Deliver and champion outstanding supporter stewardship.
- Innovate and test new fundraising opportunities to expand the event portfolio.
- Manage budgets, health and safety, logistics and evaluation.
- Build strong relationships with participants, volunteers, suppliers and corporate partners.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to deliver effective, engaging marketing.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Proven experience in planning and delivering a diverse range of events
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter engagement
- Experience of budgets, evaluation and health and safety
- Creativity, problem‑solving skills and a passion for delivering high‑quality experiences
- Ability to lead, support and develop others
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and Headway’s values
You will be joining a supportive, passionate and collaborative charity committed to improving life after brain injury.
BENEFITS
As a valued member of the Headway team, you will have access to the following range of benefits:
Financial Security
- Competitive salaries
- Pension: You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension, with Headway contributing between 3–6% depending on your contributions
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme, increasing with length of service
- Death in Service Benefit, providing peace of mind for your loved ones
Flexible Working
- Flexible working arrangements promoting wellbeing and work-life balance
Wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services
- Eye test vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and Leave
- 25 days annual leave, increasing incrementally to 30 days with service (pro rata for part-time roles), plus Bank Holidays
Additional Benefits
- Access to shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through IMHR Plus Privilege membership
Join us and lead inspiring events that change lives. If you have any further questions about this role please contact Rachel Hodson Director of Fundraising.
Closing date: 5pm, 2 April 2026
Interviews: 15-17 April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1.25 million volunteer hours, positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Corporate Philanthropy Manager to help grow our philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. We are looking for someone with a strong new business record, who is confident in networking with some of the biggest and most influential businesses in the region. The role will have a set portfolio of relationships to steward and develop, whilst maintaining a watching brief to identify new opportunities for strategically valuable partnerships. Academics here are tackling some of the world’s most pressing global challenges such as the impact of climate change on our woodlands and forests, issues caused by migration and displacement, the rise in youth mental health issues, and the prevention of needless maternal deaths in the developing world. This role is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and will play a vital role in delivering projects to change lives locally, nationally and internationally. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Charitable Partnerships team, you will identify, create and manage corporate philanthropic partnerships with local, national and global businesses. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level corporate professionals and academics, experience of delivering against KPIs, KPTs and against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling case for support.
Main Duties
The Corporate Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for:
- Developing and strengthening relationships with key current corporate funders to the University to grow philanthropic income.
- Identifying and building relationships with new corporate funders to secure a minimum of six figure gifts.
- Managing a pipeline of short, medium and long-term funding applications and relationships to enable year-on-year corporate philanthropy income growth.
- Taking responsibility for a developed and expert knowledge of a number of key campaign programmes.
- Building close working relationships with academics, alongside other University colleagues, to find information needed to write clear and compelling proposals on existing and new areas of research, that aligns with the strategic priorities of corporate funders.
- Signposting academic colleagues to resources to help secure income from a variety of sources, including research councils, charitable grants etc.
- The ability to take calculated risks to create a step-change in our corporate philanthropy portfolio, recognising the importance of ‘high risk high reward’ in transformative fundraising.
- Build effective, co-ordinated, working relationships with the following external stakeholders:
- Major local, national and global corporates
- Relevant city, regional, national and international business networking and brokerage organisations
- Agencies that promote corporate social responsibility and charitable giving
- SMEs of high growth potential operating in sectors of agreed strategic significance
- Responsibility for championing and advising upon corporate philanthropy with a range of internal and external audiences
- Acting as an ambassador for the University who can use internal and external networks for personal and institutional benefit
- Managing the whole donor journey of a corporate funder, from identification to acknowledgement and stewardship.
- Meeting reporting objectives of funders and ensuring an excellent experience for funders.
- Efficiently use the Customer Relationship Management system to record and report on activity – feeding into campaign data, team reporting and management information for the senior leadership team.
- Be responsible for adhering to relevant fundraising regulation and current data legislation in the UK and in target markets whilst ensuring fundraising is ethical and that due diligence is undertaken as necessary.
- Understanding the breadth of the University and appreciating the differences of each College.
- Understanding the context of our work in relation to the wider operations of the University.
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
- Supports the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications). Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required.
- Evidence of writing motivational and persuasive reports or proposals – this could be demonstrated through performance in full time, part time or voluntary roles.
- The ability to understand and communicate complex expressions of academic vision to non-academic philanthropic supporters.
- Outstanding communication and to present confidently to audiences of all sizes.
- Understanding of and ability to represent the vision and mission of the University of Birmingham.
- Experience of working to a minimum of five figure gifts and exceeding targets.
- Ability to prioritise own workload under pressure and balance a range of competing deadlines.
- Passion for and knowledge of Higher Education, particularly research and the role of philanthropy.
- Ability to build strong relationships and engage with individuals and organisations, internally and externally.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide audience internally including academics and Professional Services staff.
- Personal confidence, independence and determination to succeed as an individual and as part of a team.
- The desire to support colleagues in the achievement of their individual and the collective goals and to celebrate others’ success as positively as your own.
- The ability to represent the University internally and externally through excellent interpersonal skills: diplomacy, discretion, tact, persuasiveness, the confidence to deal with a wide range of audiences, along with the ability to deploy negotiation skills when required.
- Good all-round IT skills including competence with all aspects of MS Office.
- The flexibility and willingness to work unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) occasionally, when required.
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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Do you have a proven track record of securing meaningful, strategic partnerships that are creative, innovative and long lasting?
About the role
Partnerships are central to the BHF’s strategy to help fund lifesaving research, and this is a pivotal moment to join our innovative Corporate Partnerships team.
As our Senior New Business Manager, you will help deliver our ambitious growth strategy by securing high value, six and seven figure, new partnerships across sectors with strong long-term potential.
You will take ownership of a number of priority sectors and build a strong pipeline of opportunities. This includes strategic, commercial, Charity of the Year and employee fundraising partnerships. You will lead the full new business cycle, from researching prospects and shaping compelling propositions to presenting to senior decision makers and negotiating agreements.
You’ll work closely with colleagues in across the BHF, including Account Management, Commercial, Marketing and Health Partnership Programmes to ensure opportunities are aligned and to provide a seamless handover once new partners come on board. You will also line manage one team member and play a supportive role across the wider New Business function.
We’ve built powerful partnerships with organisations such as Tesco, Sky Bet, PureGym, Omaze and Royal Mail, and this role will play a key part in shaping the next wave of transformational collaborations.
About you
As our ideal candidate you can hit the ground running. You bring substantial experience of securing new, multiyear corporate partnerships with a six and seven figure income focus and have a strong track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious targets. You know how to uncover opportunities across a mix of sectors and turn them into long-term value.
You’re confident presenting to senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders. You’re a strong communicator who builds trusted relationships quickly both internally and externally.
You have experience of the full sales cycle. You know how to identify opportunities, undertake research, develop creative and tailored partnership propositions, write high quality proposals and lead persuasive pitches. You also understand how to navigate contracting discussions and manage complex negotiations.
You’re proactive, commercially minded and able to identify opportunities that deliver impact beyond income from brand reach to strategic influence.
You will bring experience of supporting more junior team members, either through direct line management or matrix working.
Above all, you bring a can-do mindset, strategic thinking and fresh, creative ideas that help us win the partnerships that will fund research that helps saves lives.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Benefits and development
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
The interview process will consist of two stages. First stage interviews will be held over MS Teams on w/c 6th April For those successful, there will be second stage interviews currently planned for the 14th April 26.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
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About the Orpheus Centre
The Orpheus Centre is a specialist performing arts college and charity that supports young disabled adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Guided by our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined—we empower our students through the arts while providing an exciting, creative and supportive environment for staff.
The role
We are looking for an energetic, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Development Officer to join our ambitious Fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in corporate fundraising or B2B account management who is confident building strong, long-term partnerships.
You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Deputy Head of Fundraising, you’ll help the organisation prepare for significant planned growth and an upcoming capital appeal.
If you are passionate about relationship-building, motivated by targets, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of disabled young people—this could be your next step.
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Hours may be altered on occasions according to the needs of the curriculum and organisation
Contract: Permanent
Key responsibilities
- Deliver against corporate income targets in line with our fundraising strategy.
- Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships and corporate fundraising campaigns.
- Steward existing corporate supporters with high-quality engagement, communication and reporting.
- Prepare compelling proposals, pitch materials and partnership agreements.
- Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.
- Maximise corporate volunteering and pro bono opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records using our CRM system.
- Contribute to industry insight by monitoring trends, opportunities and sector developments.
- Attend meetings, pitches, events and occasional evening/weekend activities (TOIL provided).
About you
Essential Experience & Skills
- At least 1 year in fundraising or B2B account management.
- Ability to build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience working to income targets and managing pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
- Good negotiation, influencing, and presentation abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in corporate fundraising.
- Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
- Understanding of disability issues.
- Awareness of corporate fundraising legislation and practice.
Other Requirements
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours.
Why work with us?
- A warm, friendly, and creative working environment.
- Opportunities for training, development and personal growth.
- The chance to make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young disabled adults.
- Being part of an ambitious organisation entering a period of exciting growth.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.
Safeguarding and Equality
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
No agencies please.
We are focused on inspiring and empowering young disabled students to live fulfilling, independent lives



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This role is vital to the growth of our charity and represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our small but dynamic team.
You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager on events, corporate, trusts and foundations, community, and individual fundraising efforts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
The successful candidate will be motivated to improve life for autistic people - joining a team that is passionate about delivering impact. They will be a strong advocate for ensuring that all opinions are heard and respected and will have the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds and with different communication styles and support needs.
Main duties and responsibilities
As Fundraising Officer, you will:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.
- Create marketing materials, including content for social media and our website.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager, to deliver a series of high-quality, high-profile fundraising events, including assisting with logistics and supporter engagement.
- Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.
- Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.
- Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including sending fundraising packs, processing donations and fulfilling orders from our e-shop.
- Respond to supporter queries via phone, email, and web with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain accurate supporter data in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
- Create quarterly Gift Aid claims reports via the CRM system and liaise with the finance team to ensure timely submission to HMRC.
- Prepare thank-you letters, certificates, and merchandise to support fundraisers and events.
- Manage incoming post for fundraising and donors, process Gift Aid declarations, and maintain stock levels for shop and event materials.
- Produce monthly reports on income, donor activity, and progress against target.
Person specification (who are we looking for?)
Essential
Qualifications
- While there are no specific essential qualifications, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience
- Knowledge of and/or personal interest in autism and current issues relating to autism and community preferences.
- At least one year’s experience in a similar role within a charity or nonprofit organisation.
- Experience in using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
- Track record of managing multiple tasks autonomously and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in building strong relationships, managing expectations and engaging confidently with a range of stakeholders.
Skills
- Organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage your own time and multiple priorities to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to maintain systems for data management and keep accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions.
- Confident communicator, able to explain ideas clearly in writing and in conversation.
- A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure.
- Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, inclusion, equality, and diversity.
- A good working knowledge of MS Office 365 and ability and willingness to learn new IT systems (with support/training where needed).
Desirable (please still apply even if you do not have these)
Experience
- Knowledge of data protection and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance for handling donor information.
- Experience of process mapping and CRM migration projects.
- Experience of digital content creation and donor engagement.
- Experience of remote and/or hybrid working.
Skills
- Able to apply basic marketing skills across different channels, such as emails, social media posts, or printed materials.
- A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and developing professionally.
We are aware that the skills required for this role may be interpreted differently by different people. Our selection process will focus on the desired outcomes, and we are open to different ways of achieving them.
At Autism Action, our work focuses on making life better for autistic people by identifying and driving the big changes needed across society.
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