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This is a key senior role within Acquisition and Development, leading the strategy for one of the largest and most valuable areas of fundraising income. As Senior Retention Manager, you’ll take ownership of how supporters are engaged beyond their first year, creating joined-up communication journeys that strengthen loyalty, improve supporter experience and maximise long-term value. Working closely with Acquisition, Welcome, Growth and Planning teams, you’ll help shape a more connected and commercially focused approach to supporter engagement across the full fundraising journey.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You’ll understand how to build and optimise large-scale retention programmes using audience insight, data, creative and testing to improve performance. This is a highly collaborative leadership role where you’ll influence senior stakeholders, lead and develop a growing team, and help drive new ways of working across Fundraising.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience leading retention, CRM or mass fundraising strategies at scale
- A confident and collaborative leader who can develop high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to use insight, data and audience understanding to drive engagement and long-term income growth
- Experience developing multi-channel supporter journeys and communications that improve engagement and retention performance
- Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and helping shape new ways of working across fundraising
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can’t because they don’t have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust.
The Trusts and Foundations Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted funds as well as other non-financial benefits.
What you will be doing
- Develop and maintain an exemplary understanding of the needs of young people and youth organisations in London.
- Proactively communicate the vision and mission, aims and work of London Youth to funders.
- Undertake prospect research to identify new funding opportunities that increase restricted and unrestricted income.
- Collaborate with teams from across London Youth to develop and submit high quality five and six figure applications to trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies.
- Work with colleagues to find ways to increase income from existing funders.
- Meet all KPIs and financial targets.
- Provide first class stewardship to funders.
- Maintain up-to-date records on all aspects of fundraising activity on Salesforce and SharePoint and produce regular reports/reports when needed.
- Ensure agreements are in place with all funders and are recorded in line with our processes.
- Take responsibility for your ongoing professional development.
- Commit to and actively promote London Youth’s policy and procedures to value and respect diversity and inclusion in all duties and working relationships.
- Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues.
- Follow our organisation’s anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- Track record of leading and securing five and six figure funding relationships with trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies.
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK and London funders.
- Ability to undertake rigorous prospect research and build and manage a robust pipeline.
- Demonstrable relationship management skills.
- Proven project management skills.
- Experience of regularly recording and reporting on data.
- Ability to interpret financial data.
- Awareness of Fundraising Regulatory Framework.
- Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of outward facing contexts.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of young people.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently or with small or large groups of colleagues.
- Ability to work in a changing and flexible environment.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends at London Youth events.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). If you work part-time, your holiday allowance will be proportional based on your working days.
- Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentor or mentee.
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior fundraising leader who knows how to turn supporter engagement into long term growth. You’ll lead the strategy for one of the biggest and most valuable areas of our fundraising programme, shaping how we build stronger relationships with supporters beyond their first year with us. Working across large-scale, multi-channel campaigns and journeys, you’ll use insight, creativity and audience understanding to deliver communications that feel connected, relevant and commercially strong. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with delivery, can see the bigger picture, and knows how to bring teams and stakeholders with them.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll lead and develop a talented Growth team, working closely with senior colleagues across Acquisition, Planning, Brand, Data and Product Strategy to create joined-up supporter experiences that drive engagement and income growth over time. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading in a fast-moving environment, comfortable challenging ways of working and experienced in managing complex programmes with multiple priorities. You’ll have the credibility to influence at senior level, the ability to use data and insight to shape decisions, and a strong understanding of what makes fundraising communications perform at scale.
What we are looking for:
- Significant experience developing and delivering mass fundraising or customer communication strategies within a large, complex organisation
- A strong track record of leading high-performing teams through change, growth and evolving ways of working
- Experience using data, audience insight and testing to improve supporter journeys and long-term value
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence, collaborate and challenge constructively
- Strong commercial awareness, budgeting experience and the ability to manage large-scale fundraising activity strategically
- Someone who combines creativity with operational thinking and enjoys building ambitious plans that deliver results
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly structured Individual Giving team at a time of real investment and change. As Retention Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering supporter journeys that are insight-led, commercially focused and designed to maximise long-term engagement. Working across a wide range of campaigns and communications, you’ll help create a seamless experience for supporters, ensuring activity is connected across acquisition, welcome, growth and retention. This is a role with genuine influence, where your ideas, planning and campaign delivery will directly contribute to sustainable fundraising growth.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
We’re looking for someone who understands how to build effective supporter communications and can confidently manage campaigns from concept through to delivery and analysis. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, agency partners and data teams to develop targeted, audience-focused campaigns that balance creativity with performance. With multiple projects running at once, you’ll need to be highly organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and confident using insight, reporting and audience segmentation to shape decisions and optimise results.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience from a fundraising, CRM or customer marketing environment, along with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels. You’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes a proactive approach to problem solving and campaign delivery. This role would suit an experienced campaign manager who is looking for a position with variety, visibility and the chance to help shape how supporter journeys are delivered within a major fundraising operation.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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Fundraising Manager
Organisation: The Outrunners Charity
Job Description
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Job title: Fundraising Manager
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Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station)
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Salary: £36,700-£40,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £22,000-£24,000
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Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week). Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available.
Who are The Outrunners?
The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.
We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.
Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.
We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of… read on.
Our achievements
We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago - allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!
To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:
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Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.
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Hosted free training academies for ethnically diverse women and young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under the Outrunners name. Since programme launch, we have worked with over 250 people in our Academies.
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Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School run and Black to the Trails.
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Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.
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Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them a free work experience opportunity with our partner brands.
What do we want?
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for a strategic and hands-on role who loves working in a small, ambitious charity and wants to help shape the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k).
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead on income generation, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, while growing a more diverse and sustainable income mix through corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.
You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling funding propositions. You’ll support the CEO to build genuine, long‑term relationships with funders and partners who believe in movement, equity and opportunity for young people - and who want to be part of something fresh, joyful and youth‑led.
Does this sound like you?
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A driven, experienced fundraiser who enjoys leading income growth in a small, ambitious charity and taking real ownership of results.
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A strategic thinker who is also hands‑on – happy managing pipelines, writing bids and following up relationships day‑to‑day.
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Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into clear, compelling cases for support.
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A confident relationship‑builder who can engage, influence and inspire funders, partners and supporters.
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Resilient and adaptable, comfortable balancing multiple income streams, deadlines and priorities.
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Values‑led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.
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Motivated by social impact and excited to fundraise for a youth‑led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.
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Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events, funder cultivation or partner activity.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
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5+ years’ experience in fundraising, ideally within a small or growing charity.
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Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations, including prospect research, high‑quality bid writing and effective funder stewardship.
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Strong understanding of what drives successful grant applications, from alignment and evidence to storytelling and relationships.
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Experience developing or contributing to diversified income streams, such as corporate partnerships, community fundraising or individual giving.
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Ability to manage income pipelines and use systems/CRMs to track fundraising activity and performance.
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Sound understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Confident relationship‑builder with experience engaging funders, partners or senior stakeholders.
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Strong storytelling and written communication skills, with the ability to combine impact data, lived experience and insight into compelling cases for support.
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Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.
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Collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving organisation.
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Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.
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Desirable:
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Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community‑based organisations.
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Experience working with or supporting programmes for girls and young women.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth (with Chief Executive)
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Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with The Outrunners’ strategic goals and values.
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Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on increasing unrestricted and sustainable income.
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Create and manage an annual fundraising workplan to deliver agreed income targets.
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Work closely with the Chief Executive on pipeline management, forecasting and income planning.
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Regularly review progress, learn from outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.
2. Trusts & Foundations (Primary Income Lead)
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Lead and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, from prospect research to reporting.
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Research, cultivate and secure grants aligned to The Outrunners’ youth‑led movement work.
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Write high‑quality, compelling funding applications and reports.
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Work closely with youth programme staff to gather outcomes, case studies and impact data.
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Build strong, professional relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.
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Develop approaches that encourage funder renewal, uplift and long‑term support.
3. Corporate Partnerships (Growth area)
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Support the development of relationships with values‑aligned corporate partners and brands.
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Identify opportunities for corporate grants, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering and matched funding.
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Shape clear and inspiring partnership pitches with cases for support that connect partner goals with youth wellbeing, movement and equity.
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Work with colleagues to ensure corporate partnerships are meaningful, well‑supported and mutually beneficial.
4. Community & Individual Giving (Growth area)
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Support the growth of The Outrunners’ individual giving base, including regular and mid‑level donors, working with CEO and Admin Lead.
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Develop donor stewardship approaches that support repeat and long‑term giving.
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Explore opportunities with local communities, supporter networks and high‑net‑worth individuals.
5. Impact, Systems & Compliance
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Work with our Admin Lead to maintain accurate records across fundraising and income tracking systems (CRM).
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Contribute fundraising content across our website, donor platforms and communications channels, working closely with Marketing & Comms.
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Support the creation of impact reports and case studies that reflect young people’s lived experience ethically and sensitively.
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Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Stay informed about sector trends and test new tools or approaches appropriate for a small charity.
What’s in it for you?
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
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Supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)
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Self-development days
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Work-related travel reimbursement
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Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses
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Working alongside aspirational brands
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.
If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within a month of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by Sunday 28th June 11.59pm.
Rosa is looking for a thoughtful and ambitious fundraiser to join us at an exciting point in our growth. This is a new role with the chance to build experience across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events and prospect development, while working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and grant making.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their fundraising career within a values-led organisation with national reach. You will play a central role in strengthening donor relationships and increasing income to support Rosa’s impact across society.
If you are organised, proactive and motivated by the chance to help resource change for women and girls, we would love to hear from you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Officer will help support Rosa’s major donor and corporate fundraising at an exciting point in our growth.
Working across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, events and prospect development, you will play a key role in helping us build strong supporter relationships and grow income to power Rosa’s mission. This is a varied and developmental role, offering the chance to work across every stage of the donor journey while building specialist fundraising skills in a high-ambition, values-led team.
It is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step up from a fundraising assistant/ coordinator or similar role and take on broader responsibility in a national organisation with a clear purpose. The work you do will help generate funding for Rosa’s grant making, capacity building and influencing work — giving you a direct connection between fundraising and impact.
Key responsibilities
- Excellent stewardship of major donor and corporate relationships, including keeping donors up to date with Rosa’s work through events and meetings, written reports and newsletters
- Manage a portfolio of individual donors, major donors and corporates
- Coordinate and deliver successful in person donor engagement events, currently twice a year with one large event in March and a smaller event in November
- Build a strong prospect pipeline of corporate donors by undertaking prospect research and contributing to new business pitches
- Undertake prospect research and compelling donor briefings for new major donors and new giving circle members (Thrive Network)
- Maintain high quality CRM records to record each stage of donors’ journeys and supporting the transition to a new CRM (Beacon)
- Able to work in a manner consistent with Rosa’s values and principles
- Carry out all aspects of this job description in accordance with policies set out in Rosa’s handbook, paying particular attention to safeguarding, data protection and equality and diversity.
You may also be asked to carry out other tasks that are in line with the responsibilities of the Fundraising Officer.
Experience, knowledge & skills (all essential)
- Two years’ relevant experience in a fundraising role (working in a role involving prospect research and donor stewardship of High Net Worth Individuals or major donors and/ or corporates)
- Experience of event management, meetings and developing research briefings
- Strong written communication and drafting skills
- Confidence in building relationships with external stakeholders
- Attention to detail in recording and tracking interactions with donors and prospects
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of excellent supporter care
- Experience of using Microsoft Office and a CRM database
Personal attributes
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (essential)
- Energy, passion and enthusiasm for Rosa’s values and goals and for the organisations we support (essential)
- Knowledge of the UK Women and Girls sector and issues facing women and girls (preferred)
How to apply
To apply please visit our website for the full Job Pack and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.
Rosa’s mission is to contribute to empowering women and girls by drawing in and distributing funding and resources to the women and girls sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in London
Closing date: 22 June
Benefits: Hybrid working, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme
We have a great opportunity for a Partnerships Manager to join a globally recognised health charity. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created role and shape the growth of a high-potential income stream.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead on developing and managing relationships with a portfolio of corporate partners, driving income growth through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship. You will build on established partnerships with well-known brands while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities. Alongside this, you will oversee community fundraising activity, line manage a Partnerships Officer, and contribute to strategic planning, ensuring sustainable and impactful income generation to support global programmes.
To be successful as the Partnerships Manager you will need:
- Experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a track record of securing and growing income
- Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence
- Experience of developing proposals, managing pipelines, and delivering against income targets
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2999HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Fund Development Officer.
The organisation brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through long-term partnerships, insight-led philanthropy and community investment, the foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals while directing funding where it can make the greatest difference.
This role is offered on a permanent basis, on a full/part time or flexible basis. The salary is £24,000–£29,000, depending on experience. The role is hybrid, with staff attending the Woking office on Mondays and working remotely on other days (with occasional evening/weekend commitments for events, with time off in lieu).
As the Fund Development Officer, you will work closely with the Fund Development Manager and wider Partnerships/Development colleagues to support a relationship-led income programme. You will help to grow and steward a portfolio of donors and fundholders, strengthening engagement across corporates, professional advisors, and Trusts & Foundations. You’ll play a key role in prospect research, meeting and event administration, and producing donor-facing communications (including newsletters, social content and impact reporting) that showcase the impact of giving across Surrey.
To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, detail-focused and confident juggling competing priorities in a busy, professional environment. You will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent IT capability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases/CRMs), and some experience in fundraising, philanthropy or the charity sector. You’ll be motivated by community impact, comfortable building rapport with a wide range of stakeholders (from grassroots groups to senior professional advisors and corporate partners), and interested in developing a long-term career in the not-for-profit sector.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
Join our small, dedicated team and help raise vital funds that make a real difference to patients and staff at Dorset County Hospital.
You will implement our fundraising strategy across multiple income streams, build lasting relationships with supporters, and be the friendly face of the Charity in the community.
You will:
- Deliver creative fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives to meet income targets
- Provide exceptional supporter care and stewardship
- Promote challenge events
- Engage hospital staff and Charity Champions to encourage internal fundraising
- Represent the Charity at community events and give presentations
- Recruit, support and retain volunteer fundraising groups
- Create engaging social media content with our Communications Team
- Manage supporter data accurately on our CRM system (GDPR compliant)
- Handle donations and ensure funds are collected appropriately
About You
You will have:
- HNC/HND/Level 4 qualification or extensive fundraising experience
- Proven track record in fundraising, donor relations or transferable experience
- Understanding of fundraising best practices (GDPR, Gift Aid, stewardship)
- Experience managing campaigns or events to achieve income targets
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and public speaking
- Strong relationship-building skills and a warm, engaging approach
- Experience with CRM systems and donor databases
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- High attention to detail
- Competent in Microsoft Office and Canva
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership
- NHS or healthcare charity experience
What We Offer
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- See the direct impact of your work every day
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Closing date: 12 July 2026
Interviews: 23 July 2026
Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding: All appointments subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.
Together, we are committed to making healthcare even better.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role is primarily based at the fundraising office at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the requirement to work at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, sometimes from home and some travel for meetings/events.
Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager in our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of philanthropic or prospect relationships, deliver excellent stewardship to our supporters and help grow the major donor pipeline.
Principle Responsibilities
As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Philanthropy Officer will be expected to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to:
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Support the Philanthropy Manager in growing the mid-level/major donor pipeline
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Inspire, motivate and maximise the giving potential of the existing small portfolio of donors
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Deliver income targets, in line with annual budgets for the department
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Provide a holistic supporter journey relative to the level of the donor
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Help create compelling cases for support and build relationships with donors and colleagues across the Hospitals
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Work effectively as a member of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to help foster and strengthen long-term relationships with supporters and effectively steward donors
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Be proactive in researching and identifying opportunities, developing supporters and contacting representatives
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Provide assistance to the wider P&P team in initiatives such as growing/retaining our Changemaker community
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Support and develop new engagement and stewardship events, activities and communications
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Work effectively with operational and clinical staff to develop and implement
opportunities to foster and strengthen long-term relationships with corporate partners
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Attend external networking events to grow the supporter base
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Ensure the database is accurately updated and prepare regular activity reports and updates on activities that clearly indicate progress on goals related to donor engagement and support.
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Develop and lead on seasonal project-based income generating activity
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Work effectively with operational and clinical staff to develop and implement opportunities to foster and strengthen long-term relationships with corporate partners.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
Making A Difference

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interviews will be held on 15th and 16th July, please ensure you are available on these dates
About Us:
St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, where you will support and develop a high-performing team to sustainably grow income for local hospice care, and personally secure and steward high-value partnerships.
This post is offered permanent, part time basis, working 30 hours per week. Our core hours are 8.30am - 5pm, however working hours would be agreed with the successful post holder around business needs. At St Catherine’s we offer work from home opportunities however this is adaptable depending on business needs and regular onsite attendance is required.
Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About You:
Are you an experienced, confident line manager who enjoys a varied workload? Would you find it rewarding leading ambitious plans to grow income for St Catherine's through corporate partnerships trusts and foundations?
We are seeking a collaborative, supportive leader to guide our partnerships team and achieve ambitious income targets. Using your fundraising expertise you will inspire and engage new and existing high value partners and deliver exceptional supporter experience.
Key Priorities:
- Line managing a team of 3 direct reports, providing clear direction, coaching and development
- Ensuring the development and delivery of robust pipelines, high quality proposals and effective partnership engagement plans
- Securing and stewarding strategic, high value partnerships
- Developing compelling packages of support aligned to organisational priorities
- Closely monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring strong financial oversight
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering and moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of the NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
How to Apply:
If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Terms & Conditions:
- Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.
- Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
- Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.
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We understand that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support some applications, whilst we do not discourage this, please ensure any documentation and applications submitted accurately and truthfully reflect your own experience and suitability for this role.
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Please note we operate an internal recruitment function and are not engaging agencies at this time.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser seeking an exciting role in the nature and rewilding sector? Are you looking for a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation where you can make a tangible difference and advance your fundraising career? This opportunity could tick all your boxes!
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity dedicated to making rewilding happen, as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises. We work across Scotland, from the mountains to the sea and from the remotest communities to our urban centres. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.
In the five years since we were founded, we’ve established ourselves as a leading force for rewilding in Scotland: a charity that achieves outsized impact through our powerful storytelling and innovative collaborations. We’re a small, agile and friendly team that works hard to:
• Drive support for rewilding – through our films, creative storytelling, conferences, training courses and political advocacy.
• Commit land and water to rewilding – by supporting over 100 landowners to enhance nature on their land, from crofts and community-owned sites to farms and large estates.
OUR FUNDRAISING
SBP is a growing organisation with an exciting portfolio of nature recovery projects across Scotland. Our key income streams include grants from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies, philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, regular giving and appeals. We have a strong track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations, and we are currently in receipt of grants from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other significant environmental funders.
Our Fundraising Team comprises a Rewilding Investment Lead (who develops corporate partnerships) and a Trusts and Foundations Lead, led by our Fundraising Manager.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Trusts and Foundations Lead, you would establish and maintain relationships with a wide portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and be responsible for securing both project-specific and core income.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Identifying and researching funding opportunities, including due diligence as appropriate.
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Networking, and building and stewarding relationships with prospective funders.
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Liaising with senior, project and finance staff to identify, prioritise and cost key fundraising needs.
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Managing a dynamic pipeline of applications matched to the agreed fundraising priorities.
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Preparing and submitting compelling expressions of interest and funding proposals, including accurate financial information as required.
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Processing grant offers and ensuring income is recorded accurately.
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Managing a schedule of reporting and stewardship deadlines to ensure timely feedback and thanks to funders.
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Securing progress updates from colleagues delivering funded work, in order to produce high-quality reports that meet funders’ requirements.
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Seeking feedback in relation to unsuccessful bids, in order to guide and strengthen future proposals.
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Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records on our fundraising CRM database.
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Contributing to the development of fundraising strategies, plans and campaigns.
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Participating fully in Fundraising and SBP team meetings, events and cross-team activities as appropriate.
Essential skills and experience:
- At least two years’ experience securing and reporting on grants from trusts and foundations, and/or reviewing and advising on grants within a grant-giving organisation.
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail. Experience writing compelling bids and reports that align with funders’ priorities.
- Ability to communicate confidently with funders and colleagues in a friendly and engaging manner.
- Experience using a variety of information management tools, including CRM databases and spreadsheets, to accurately record and manage information.
- Confident with numbers. Experience working with project and finance colleagues to develop project budgets.
- Able to organise day-to-day activities according to agreed priorities, manage a busy workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable passion for nature and rewilding in Scotland.
- Able to maintain personal wellbeing, productivity and effective communication in a remote team.
- Share and demonstrate our core values (see below).
Desirable skills and experience:
- Experience securing grants at £250,000 and over.
- Experience of using desktop design tools to create attractive materials that combine written content with imagery.
- Experience building and managing relationships with senior or strategically important stakeholders, e.g. Board members, CEOs.
- Proficient with DonorPerfect CRM.
- Experience developing complex, multi-year budgets for grant applications, including full cost recovery where applicable.
- Experience using a range of tools and approaches to manage priorities, meet deadlines and hit targets.
- Experience with funders that support nature and climate causes.
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification within a relevant discipline.
OUR VALUES
Our values define us as a charity and guide our relationships with colleagues, partners, funders, supporters and wider interest groups.
● We are passionate about Scotland and its huge potential for nature restoration.
● We are bold and willing to push boundaries to make rewilding happen.
● We trade in hope and possibility, not fear and conflict.
● We are inclusive and respectful, inviting everyone to join the conversation.
● We are collaborative, building connections across interest groups to drive change.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary: £35,500 - £37,500 FTE, depending on experience. Salaries are paid on the last working day of each month by bank transfer and cover the period of the first of the month to the last day of the month.
Contract: Permanent position.
Place of work: This role is home-based and will require a suitable home office working environment. SBP will provide a laptop and additional equipment as needed.
Travel: Attendance of team meetings held across Scotland will be required (typically two to three times per year), and the role may also involve occasional travel elsewhere within the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with SBP’s expenses policy. Applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance and must have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship).
Hours: We are open to this role being full-time or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE, equating to
22.5 hours per week). Working hours are flexible. The nature of the post may require occasional evening and weekend work. Paid overtime is not routinely available, but time off in lieu will
be given.
Flexibility: Subject to ensuring that the needs of the charity and the role are met, SBP endeavours to meet the flexible working needs of its staff.
Holidays: 28 days FTE (pro rata for part-time), including public holidays, plus 5 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
Pensions: We offer a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
Probationary period: 3 months.
Notice Period: 1 month during the probationary period, thereafter 2 months.
Training: SBP is fully committed to personal development and training and offers staff regular opportunities for both internal and external training.
Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture is committed to equality of opportunity for all and we make recruitment decisions by matching our business needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. We regularly review our recruitment practices to improve the accessibility of SBP, and we would welcome feedback from you.
TO APPLY
Please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages). The covering letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience equip you for
this role.
Applications should be sent by 5pm on Monday 13 July.
Interviews will be conducted by video call on Monday 20 July.
We endeavour to provide feedback on request to unsuccessful applicants. However, as a small charity – and depending on the number of applicants we receive – we may need to prioritise feedback to those candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Thank you very much for considering this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Strategic Partnerships Manager
Are you ready to take on a new challenge at a leading UK charity and help make a real difference for brain tumour patients and their families?
One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this. We are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours.
We are campaigning to increase the national investment in research to £35 million per year and funding sustainable Centres of Excellence across the UK.
Since the Charity was launched in 2009, we have invested £37.5 million in research into brain tumours, supporting game-changing science that with benefit patients in years to come. We are the leading voice of the brain tumour community, influencing governments and larger charities to invest more in this devastating disease.
Our last financial year was our most successful fundraising year to date, and we’re building on that momentum and looking ahead with ambition. We are now searching for passionate people to help us achieve the next steps on our journey to get closer to a cure.
We are recruiting for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our team. This role will play a crucial part in the Income Generation and Development team and support the wider charity to achieve our strategic aims.
- Are you passionate about making a difference for brain tumour patients and their families?· Would you like to work for an innovative and influential UK medical research charity?
- Do you live within a commutable distance from Milton Keynes?
- Do you have proven experience in fundraising, partnerships or philanthropy roles?
If you answered yes to these questions and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about this position, the required skills and experience, and the Charity, please read our Recruitment Pack.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face-to-face second interview, held at our head office in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 26th June 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Fund Development Manager.
The organisation brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through long-term partnerships, insight-led philanthropy and community investment, the Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals while directing funding where it can make the greatest difference.
This role is offered on a permanent basis, on a full/part time or flexible basis. The salary is £29,000–£40,000, depending on experience. The role is hybrid, with staff attending the Woking office on Mondays and working remotely on other days (with occasional evening/weekend commitments for events, with time off in lieu).
As Fund Development Manager, you will play a key role in growing philanthropy and supporting communities across Surrey. Working closely with donors, fund holders and partners, you will develop and manage a portfolio of funds, helping donors maximise their impact while building long-term relationships that support sustainable growth. You will lead on developing new opportunities with corporates, trusts and foundations, and professional advisers, while acting as an ambassador for the organisation. Alongside income generation, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to connect donors with local causes and ensure funding delivers meaningful impact across Surrey's voluntary and community sector.
The organisation are looking for an experienced relationship-builder with a strong track record in income generation, donor stewardship and partnership development. You will have experience working with corporates, trusts and foundations, donors or other high-value stakeholders, alongside the ability to develop fundraising strategies, manage competing priorities and build lasting relationships. Line management experience is essential, as is the confidence to engage a wide range of audiences and represent the Foundation externally. Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting local communities and motivated by the opportunity to help grow giving and create lasting social impact across Surrey.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
0.5 FTE – 18.75 hours per week (flexible working)
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 FTE depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working with one regular day or half-day per week in Abingdon/Oxfordshire, alongside home working and regular external meetings
About Quest for Learning
Quest for Learning is an education charity working to close the gap for primary school children in Oxfordshire who are falling behind due to disadvantage.
We work closely with schools to deliver targeted, evidence-led literacy and numeracy programmes that help children build the skills, confidence and foundations they need to thrive. Many of the children we support are growing up in poverty, facing barriers linked to low family literacy, unmet additional needs, unstable home circumstances, or limited access to wider opportunities.
Our programmes are delivered by experienced professional tutors and are built around structured interventions, strong school partnerships and measurable outcomes. On average, pupils supported through our small-group tutoring make around 13 months of progress in just 10 hours of support.
Quest for Learning is entering an important new stage of development. Following a period of organisational growth and strategic transition, we are investing in building a stronger and more sustainable fundraising function that can deepen our impact and reach more children across Oxfordshire.
This is an opportunity to help shape that next stage.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to join a small but ambitious charity at an exciting stage of development.
You’ll have:
- Real ownership and autonomy within your role
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a developing fundraising function
- Close working relationships with the CEO and leadership team
- Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
- The chance to build meaningful partnerships across Oxfordshire
- Opportunities for progression as the organisation grows
We are intentionally investing in fundraising, partnerships and long-term sustainability, and this role offers the opportunity to help build strong relationships and community support around an ambitious, evidence-led charity with significant future potential.
We are a collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven team that values initiative, professionalism, creativity and compassion.
Role purpose
We are seeking an energetic, proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to help grow Quest for Learning’s community, corporate and partnership fundraising activity.
This role will focus primarily on building relationships and developing opportunities with local businesses, community organisations, schools, supporters and wider networks across Oxfordshire.
We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building partnerships and creating opportunities through strong communication and relationship management. The successful candidate will help raise the profile of Quest for Learning, strengthen supporter engagement and contribute to a more diverse and sustainable income base.
This is a role for someone who is motivated by people, partnerships and meaningful social impact.
Alongside this role, Quest for Learning is also recruiting for a trusts and grants fundraising role. We are open-minded about how responsibilities are ultimately structured and welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, experiences and strengths.
You will work closely with the CEO, programme staff and trustees, with access to strong impact data, established programmes and a compelling case for support.
Key responsibilities
Community and partnership fundraising
- Build and develop relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Identify and develop opportunities for corporate partnerships, sponsorship and community fundraising
- Represent Quest for Learning at meetings, networking events and community activities
- Develop and maintain relationships with local organisations including schools, Rotary clubs, WIs, businesses and civic groups
- Support the development of fundraising campaigns, partnership opportunities and supporter initiatives
- Help grow Quest for Learning’s visibility and supporter network across Oxfordshire
- Work with the CEO and trustees to identify and cultivate new opportunities and introductions
Supporter engagement and stewardship
- Build positive and professional relationships with supporters and partners
- Ensure strong communication and stewardship with supporters
- Help supporters and organisations engage meaningfully with Quest for Learning’s mission and impact
- Support the development of compelling fundraising messaging and supporter communications
- Gather and share stories, outcomes and examples of impact with supporters and partners
Organisational contribution
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Quest for Learning’s fundraising function and systems
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation
- Represent Quest for Learning professionally and passionately to external audiences
- Contribute ideas and insight to support organisational growth and sustainability
- Maintain accurate records of partnerships, communications and activity within Beacon CRM
Person specification
We recognise that strong fundraisers and partnership-builders do not always come from traditional charity fundraising backgrounds. If you have transferable skills and experience in areas such as partnerships, account management, business development, communications, education, customer relationships, sales, marketing or community engagement - and are excited by our mission - we would strongly encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence building relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written communication skills
- Confidence representing an organisation externally
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Commitment to the mission and values of Quest for Learning
- Experience in relationship-building, partnerships, stakeholder engagement or supporter-facing work
Desirable
- Experience in fundraising, partnerships or business development
- Experience within education, children’s services or related sectors
- Knowledge of the Oxfordshire community or business landscape
- Experience working within a small charity or growing organisation
- Experience supporting events, campaigns or community engagement activity
- Experience using Beacon CRM or similar systems
What success in this role looks like
Successful performance in this role is likely to include:
- Building strong and sustainable community and corporate relationships
- Increasing Quest for Learning’s visibility and supporter engagement
- Developing new partnership and fundraising opportunities
- Growing unrestricted and partnership-based income
- Strengthening supporter stewardship and community presence
- Contributing to the growth and professionalisation of Quest for Learning’s fundraising function
As Quest for Learning grows, we expect this role to develop too, with opportunities to shape strategy and take on increasing responsibility over time.
Who thrives at Quest for Learning
People who tend to thrive at Quest for Learning are:
- proactive and solutions-focused
- motivated by meaningful impact
- comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with others
- excited by helping build and improve systems and processes
- confident building relationships and engaging with people
- adaptable, thoughtful and motivated to grow professionally alongside the organisation
Working arrangements
- 0.5 FTE with flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid role combining home working with one regular day or half-day per week in Abingdon/Oxfordshire
- Regular travel across Oxfordshire for meetings and events
- Flexible working patterns can be discussed
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Pension contribution
- TOIL policy
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to help shape a growing fundraising function within an ambitious charity
Application process
To apply, please submit:
- your CV
- and a short statement (maximum one page) explaining:
- why you are interested in the role
- and how your skills and experience relate to the role
We encourage applications from candidates with both traditional and non-traditional fundraising backgrounds.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Higgins, CEO
Closing date: midday, Tuesday 30 June
Interviews: week commencing 6 or 13 July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


