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This is a senior leadership position offering a pivotal opportunity to shape our organization's financial and operational future. The Head of Finance and Operations will provide strategic guidance while ensuring the efficient and effective daily operations of all financial and administrative functions.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will deputize in their absence, contribute significantly to our organizational growth and success, and ensure a robust and compliant financial framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial & Operational Leadership

• Partner with the CEO to develop and implement long-term financial and operational strategies, including horizon scanning and risk management.

• Manage the organization's financial systems, specifically overseeing and optimizing the use of QuickBooks for all accounting and reporting functions.

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop, review, and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Oversee reviews and renewals of organizational insurance policies.

2. Financial Management & Oversight

• Oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and taxation.

• Lead the annual audits for UK and US entities, ensuring accuracy and transparency and managing relationships with auditors.

• Maintain and manage banking relationships.

• Conduct regular variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to the CEO and leadership team.

• Oversee management of restricted funding.

• Develop and implement robust financial controls.

3. Fundraising and Data Systems

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reconciliation between CiviCRM and QuickBooks.

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support fundraising strategies and donor reporting.

4. Leadership & Governance

• Deputize for the CEO as needed, ensuring continuity across all operations.

• Maintain strong relationships with board members, providing comprehensive and insightful quarterly financial reports to foster understanding and engagement.

• Provide strategic leadership to your team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Be responsible for managing relationships with our US bookkeeper (consultant) and both UK and US auditors, and for the line management of the UK Finance and Admin Officer.

5. Operational Excellence

• Lead and manage a team of finance and operations professionals.

• Develop and implement efficient systems and processes to optimize performance across all administrative functions.

• Monitor and assess operational activities, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.

• Conduct regular cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Oversee HR and payroll functions

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional accounting or finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

• Proven experience in a senior finance and operations role (at least three years experience).

• Experience in preparing UK statutory accounts and managing external audits. 

• In-depth knowledge of UK FRS 102 and Charities SORP. Exposure to/experience of US GAAP.

• Experience in preparing the annual budget, working closely with budget holders.

• Experience in supporting grant management.

• High proficiency in using financial software. (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero etc.)

• Experience in driving continuous improvement of financial processes and systems. 

• Strong strategic and financial planning skills.

• Experience leading and managing a team.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands-on.

Desirable

• Experience working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Experience working in an international organization.

• Experience with CiviCRM or other similar donor management systems.

• Experience in remote working.

• Strong commitment to Humanists International’s mission.

This is an opportunity for a well-rounded accountant to join the Bild group of charities. The post-holder will be responsible for all management accounts across a group of four charities, whose combined turnover is circa £4m per year.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial controls
• Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial statements
• Responsible for development of management reporting

• Meeting regularly with budget holders to review financial performance and outstanding commitments.

• Manage payroll, tax returns, and financial reporting for funders

• Support the Business and Finance Director in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support the Business and Finance Director with the annual audit process

General Responsibilities:

• Access and work within Bild’s policies and procedures. 

• Attend internal cycle of team meetings relevant to this role. 

• Engage with line management, supervision (where appropriate) and appraisal process. 

• Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders remains confidential. 

• Take responsibility for personal learning and development with support from line manager. 

• Work in a manner that facilitates equal opportunities and inclusion for all. 

• Remain professional and respectful at all times, promoting positive relations with all those we encounter in our work. 

• Maintain health and safety and risk awareness for self and others across the organisation. 

• Undertake any other duties that Bild may require within the remit of this role. 

Sibs is the UK charity dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults. As our YoungSibs Information Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality information and resources to support children and young people who are growing up with a disabled brother or sister.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage and develop new information and self-help resources for school-age young siblings
• To respond directly to young siblings’ requests for information and support
• To respond directly to parental requests for information and support submitted via the main Sibs website
• To build relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to explore opportunities to increase Sibs’ reach to young siblings

About You

You’re an excellent communicator, with an understanding of the children’s sector. You will need a sharp eye for detail and a passion for providing accessible, user-friendly information for young people. You will have an understanding of the lifelong impact of being a sibling to a disabled and skilled in writing for different audiences.

• Experience of one-to-one direct supportive work with children and young people. Experience of direct working with siblings of disabled children and/or young carers is desirable.
• Experience of developing resource materials for children and young people.
• Experience of working with children’s services in the statutory and/or voluntary sector
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary support available to siblings, young carers, and children in need
• Experience of managing and developing an information service

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements.

The Veterans’ Foundation’s purpose is to improve the lives of all within the armed forces community who are in need. They do this by raising funds which they award to organisations having a real impact on those currently serving, veterans and their families. Military charities undertaking life-changing work need vital funds to support and sustain their work with beneficiaries.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing military charities, the Veterans’ Foundation was established in 2016 to support serving and former members of the armed forces, operationally qualified seafarers, and their families who are in need. Since its launch, the Foundation has awarded over £30 million in grants to nearly 500 charities and organisations delivering more than 1,000 life-changing projects across the UK. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to £200,000 and support a wide range of needs, including mental health, homelessness, poverty and social isolation. The charity is primarily funded by the Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-charity lottery.

We are looking for x1 permanent full time (35 hours per week) and x1 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) FTC (18 months) Grants Assessment Officers to join the Grants Team at the Veterans' Foundation. The Grants Assessment Officer plays a vital role in the assessment of grant requests and will maximise the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s funding by ensuring we are supporting projects and activities which are closely aligned to our strategic priorities.

The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications across our existing Grant Programmes, reviewing grant monitoring and providing appropriate levels of support to grant holders during the period of funding.

The post holder will help ensure our grant application processes run efficiently and effectively, carrying out thorough desk and UK-wide field-based assessment of applications made to the foundation.  They will be a key point of contact for external enquiries to the Grants Team.

LOCATION: Home-based (hybrid), ideally based in the Midlands, to provide reach across the UK for assessment/project visits to monitor grant progress.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake full and thorough assessment of funding requests, carrying out both in person and online meetings and tasks to ensure that detailed recommendations are written-up and presented for consideration within agreed lead times as defined within the schedule of Decision Meetings
• Work closely with the Grants Support Officer, helping to ensure that payments to current grant holders are released on a timely basis and within the context of agreed protocols and procedures
• Carry out monitoring reviews and visits of funded projects based on reporting provided by Grant Holders
• Assist with broader provision of information and guidance at the point of application and through attendance at funding/networking events
• Manage relationships with our Grant holders including working with them to resolve any issues raised during the period of funding
• Maintain relationships with our Grant Holders and stakeholders, to support them in resolving issues raised during the period of funding
• Contribute to the Grant Team’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve processes which increase access and engagement for applicants and grant holders
• Provide support for Decision Meetings including preparation of Salesforce reports for decision meetings where grant applications are reviewed
• Assist in any other duties required for the efficient running of the Veterans’ Foundation Grants Programme.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge of the Veterans’ Foundation, the UK funding landscape and current challenges faced by our grant holders and the wider voluntary sector
• Understanding of voluntary sector legal structures (constituted groups, charities and CICs) and their good governance
• Good knowledge of ‘Outcomes’ and ‘Indicators / Activities’ and their role in both demonstrating and considering the impact of projects
• Understanding of the impact charities are seeking to make and an ability to respond creatively to risks and opportunities they face
• Experience in presenting and/or group facilitation both in person and online
• Experience of liaising with grant holders or charities
• Basic understanding of current GDPR
• Experienced and Proficient in Salesforce
• Confident working with Microsoft Office

Personal Skills & Qualities - Essential

• Working effectively as part of a collaborative team environment, but also using your own initiative proactively
• High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Excellent organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Critical reading, review and strong writing skills.

Personal Skills & Qualities - Desirable

• A grant/project management qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to voluntary sector groups
• Managing support enquiries sensitively both face to face and via email
• Experience in working to deadlines and within agreed budget
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Inquisitive with an ability to make good judgements and manage risk.

Additional Information

The Veterans’ Foundation welcomes applications from across the UK, but ideally the postholder would be based in the Midlands (England) to allow reach to our applicants and grant holders across the UK. This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided). The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working.  Attendance at occasional team meetings or awaydays will be expected – these could be in Edinburgh, London or elsewhere in the UK.  There will be a requirement for the postholder to carry out occasional project visits to consider new requests or monitor existing grant progress. Therefore travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK form a key aspect to this role.  The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to providing development and training opportunities.

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Permanent

35 hours per week

£26,100 per annum

Location: Flexible (within the UK), home working

You

With your passion for PR and media, you will want to work a fast, agile way to help deliver creative campaigns and communications. You'll work with colleagues across the charity to produce coverage that's challenging, arresting, and consistent. You'll help to make sure our work reaches the right audiences, is driven by insight, attracts people, and inspires action. You'll be part of a culture of learning and growth. In return, we'll offer a supportive, forward thinking work environment and interesting, inspiring work that will challenge you in all the right ways.

You'll bring:

-Some experience working on successful media campaigns and generating coverage, even better if you have experience in the charity sector

-Knowledge of how to produce and maintain communication plans and grids

-An ability to both spot and create newsworthy stories, with good knowledge of national and local media to share these stories

-A good understanding and willingness to learn more about working with people who have lived-experience (case studies) and an awareness of the associated trauma-informed, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements

-Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills 

-Experience of using relevant digital tools to work collaboratively and productively

To succeed you'll:

-Provide an effective and professional service to the media, responding to enquiries and providing information, as a core member of the media and PR team.

-Be the lead in maintaining and ensuring the communications grid is up to date and chasing contributions from the relevant leads.

-Develop good relationships with TCS colleagues across the organisation to devise media and communication strategies, and responses to major announcements and high-profile policy issues.

-Produce news releases and quotes, and brief/ advise our spokespeople. Ensure bold and powerful storytelling with compelling narrative across media content and campaigns.

-Elevate voices of lived-experience. Root messaging in our brand voice to deliver cut-through and raise brand profile. Make sure the people involved in our work feel safe and prepared, and capable of fulfilling the need.

Us

The children's society runs many local services that help tens of thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We campaign to change laws and policies to make children's lives safer and happier. 

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we will change society for even more. 

Safeguarding

The children's society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 24th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2025. Please note that a task will be included for the interview process so we will need candidates to be available for 2 hours.

IN3

We are looking to appoint someone who sees risk not just as a challenge to avoid, but as an opportunity for kingdom impact. This role calls for someone able to blend robust yet proportionate compliance and an eye for detail, with bold, faith-shaped decision-making.

In this newly created role, you will play a key part in shaping how we coordinate policies, manage risk, and navigate complexity with both diligence and hope. You will ensure that our compliance meets or exceeds required standards, strengthening trust and relationships. You will support governance that enables wise decision-making and foster a risk management culture that both protects the organisation and recognises and seizes opportunities, all while actively pursuing and staying faithful to our calling.

• Salary: £33,000-36,000 (pro-rata) + benefits
• Location: Home-based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
• Terms of appointment: Part-time (22.5 hours per week). Permanent
• Closing date: Monday 3 November at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held over 10 and 11 November 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Compliance management
• Legal agreements and advisory implementation
• Risk management
• Governance support

For more information, see our application pack.

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Up to 5 days’ extra leave to serve on the Board of an external organisation
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Tax-free home-working allowance
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

​It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Supporter Engagement Team Leader!
Do you have experiencing leading and managing a high performing customer facing team? Are you passionate about supporting a team to deliver exceptional service to customers?

We are recruiting for a Supporter Engagement team leader to join our stewardship teams with a focus on delivering exceptional and bespoke supporter journeys and experiences through multiple channels.
This role is responsible for leading a team who engage in a multi-channel communication with our supporters, working closely with our inbound supporter care team. The team leader contributes to improving fundraising efforts by supporting the team, as well as providing supporter insights and feedback , using data to make decisive and key decisions to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leading and Managing a Team: Providing day-to-day leadership, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring team members are supported in their roles. 

- Supporter Interaction: Acting as a first point of contact for supporter inquiries via various channels (phone, email, social media) and handling donations. 

- Enhancing the Supporter Journey: Working to improve the overall experience for supporters by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes. 

- Providing Support: Offering guidance and support to the team on best practices for engaging with supporters and handling various situations. 

- Contributing to Fundraising: Providing valuable insights and feedback to fundraising teams to inform future strategies and campaigns. 

- Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to data protection regulations and other relevant policies and procedures.                                     

What you’ll focus on:

- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. 
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people. 
- Customer Service Experience: Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within a fundraising or charity setting. 
- Data Management and Analysis: Ability to manage and analyse data to identify trends and improve supporter engagement. 
- Knowledge of Fundraising Practices: Understanding of fundraising principles and best practices. 

Interviews will be scheduled w/c 27th October.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Are you a JNC-qualified Youth Worker with significant project management experience?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and a staff team to reach their potential?

Are you an inspiring leader who can build relationships with partners and stakeholders at all levels?

If so, the role of Airplay Programme Manager could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Airplay:
Airplay is a national youth work programme delivered by a partnership of YMCAs on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF). We provide year-round activities and support for children and young people aged 5–18 at RAF Stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as online through Airplay Connect. As the lead partner, One YMCA oversees the contract, manages central functions, and acts as the key point of contact for the RAFBF and RAF on behalf of the partnership.

If this role sparks your interest, please keep reading. We welcome applications from candidates seeking 30 - 37.5 hours per week.

The Role
We are seeking an Airplay Programme Manager to lead the Airplay Central Team and take overall operational responsibility for delivering and monitoring the Airplay programme.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supporting the Airplay Central Team.
• Managing sub-contracting arrangements with partner YMCAs.
• Ensuring the programme achieves its objectives and delivers high-quality youth work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the RAFBF and RAF.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in programme or project management, ideally in youth work or a similar sector.
• Can lead and motivate a team across multiple locations, often working remotely.
• Is skilled in stakeholder management and building strong partnerships.
• Demonstrates a passion for supporting young people and creating positive outcomes.

Why Join Us
• Be part of a national programme making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Flexible working hours (30–37.5 hours per week).
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.

Benefits of working with us!
• Generous pension scheme and life cover
• Health cash plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts, Blue Light Card, and more
• Generous annual leave including your birthday off and a paid wellbeing day
• Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer

Apply today to help shape the future of Airplay and support young people across the UK!

Applications require a CV and supporting statement.

We kindly ask that Recruitment agencies do not contact us directly – Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles submitted by agencies not on our PSL will be considered speculative and not create any contractual obligation or financial liability on our part.

*Please apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis*

We look forward to reading your application!

This is a full or part time role, dependant on the successful candidate.
Hours per week: 30-37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: to be agreed with successful candidate. Generally Mon-Fri office hours, but flexibility is essential - the role will include regular travel to One YMCA Hatfield Hub and RAF Stations, some evening and residential work, including being part of an on-call safeguarding rota.

Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

EDIB: At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Engagement and Development Manager
Location: The Bay Foodbank, NE29 6BA
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £31,592.78

At The Bay Foodbank, we believe no one in our community should go hungry or face crisis alone. We provide emergency food support, reduce food waste, and work with partners to build a stronger, more resilient community.

We are now looking for an Engagement and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community impact, experienced in stakeholder engagement and fundraising, and ready to help shape the future of the foodbank.

About the Role
As Engagement and Development Manager, you will:
 Lead on fundraising and income generation, developing strategies to secure support from donors, grants, community events, and corporate partnerships.
 Build and nurture relationships with partners, supporters, volunteers, and the wider community.
 Develop and deliver marketing and communications campaigns to raise awareness of our work.
 Support organisational growth through strategic planning and operational improvements.
 Provide line management to staff, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative culture.

This role is central to ensuring the foodbank remains financially sustainable, operationally effective, and deeply connected to the community we serve.

About You
We are looking for someone who has:
 Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or communications.
 Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
 The ability to manage projects, prioritise, and work under pressure.
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 A positive, professional, and engaging approach.

Experience in the voluntary/community sector and a full driving licence are desirable.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dedicated team that believes in creating real change and supporting people when they need it most. You’ll be making a real, meaningful and instant impact on peoples lives.

If you are motivated, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 04th - Wednesday 05th November 2025.

Partnerships Manager Location: Fully Remote Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 6th October 2025 We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Manager to join our team and grow income from high-net-worth individuals and corporate supporters. You will identify, engage, and steward prospects to secure funding, while developing and implementing long-term relationship and stewardship plans. You’ll be joining a passionate, fun, and target-driven team in a motivating environment, with the chance to make a real impact on the services we provide. Key responsibilities include: Researching and identifying potential major donors, determining appropriate stewardship pathways, and involving Trustees or staff as needed. Implementing stewardship plans for major donors to secure five-figure gifts and above. Developing and supporting external fundraising committees to raise funds for local Forward Trust services. Researching and approaching potential corporate supporters, cultivating relationships, and securing funding. Collaborating across the organisation to develop engagement packages, partnership proposals, and progress reports. Managing the Fundraising Officer, providing support, motivation, and guidance. Representing Forward Trust at meetings, networking events, and conferences. Supporting the Head of Fundraising to develop strategies to maximise income from high-net-worth individuals and corporates. Ensuring data in the CRM is accurate, compliant with GDPR, and used effectively to inform fundraising activities. Managing and reporting on income and expenditure budgets, liaising with Finance, and contributing to reports for Senior Management and Trustees. Collaborating with other fundraising team members and participating in team meetings, supervision, and training. What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Proven track record of major donor fundraising, securing five-figure sums and managing effective stewardship pathways. Proven experience in identifying, managing, and growing corporate supporter accounts of at least five figures. Experience managing at least one member of staff. Skilled at managing high-level relationships internally (Trustees) and externally (high-net-worth individuals). Experience managing budgets related to your area of work. Proficient in using a CRM or other database to manage contacts. Understanding of GDPR principles and their impact on fundraising. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and compellingly. Strong attention to detail and ability to understand departmental income and expenditure projections. Willingness to attend fundraising events, which may be out-of-hours or away from home. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme  Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays  Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter  Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)  Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Reports to:  

Director of Philanthropy  and Communications 

Direct reports: 

None 

Location:  

Flexible, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required. 

Salary:  

£30,000 - £33,600 depending on experience

Hours 

Full time; 37 hours a week

We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working 

Contract  

Permanent 

About Now Teach 

Now Teach is at a pivotal time in its strategic journey, following a hugely successful media and bridging fundraising campaign that has raised over £3m in new income for 2024-2026 and achieved 32 media mentions (15 national) and 2.5m PR views. We are now seeking to significantly grow our donor base and fundraised income and therefore are looking to recruit to this new role. We are seeking someone who can support the Director of Philanthropy and Communications to deliver our strategy to increase income through the recruitment of new donors and enable and deliver work with our current funders (primarily individuals and trusts). You’ll be the person to ensure they have an amazing experience as supporters of Now Teach.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Role overview 

This role will be varied and offer lots of opportunities to get stuck into managing relationships with high value donors. Both the CEO, and the Director of Fundraising and Communications will work to steward the relationships with our donors in person, while this role will lead on delivering high-quality preparation, proposals, reporting, and data management that underpin donor relationships. You will also contribute to building connections across teams and aligning fundraising activities with Now Teach’s wider strategy. 

You’ll deliver exciting and engaging communications and events which inspire our donors to continue to support our cause, as well as be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reporting so we can give supporters a great sense of the impact their donations make. This role will work on a combination of externally facing and internal projects and tasks and will be a great way to advance your career in fundraising.

In this role you will…

• Create and maintain a stewardship calendar of content, reports, and events to engage our donors, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. 

• Write and produce proposals and applications for funding from major donors and trusts, in collaboration with programme and recruitment teams, championing user-centred thinking by representing participant and school impact in fundraising materials. 

• Write and produce reports with in-depth detail of what we have achieved as a result of the funding from our donors 

• Create an engaging termly supporter newsletter, sharing insights across the organisation to drive stronger engagement. 

• Manage and own the fundraising database, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and supporting colleagues to use data effectively. 

• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate reporting of gifts 

• Ensure compliance with fundraising legislation, charity law and data protection legislation like GDPR 

PERSON SPECFICIATION 

Who you are (qualities/values) 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising crucial funds to ensure that Now Teachers, schools, partners, and the wider education system can realise the full potential of career changers in education.

You'll have an eye for detail and be able to deliver written communications to the highest standard, including working with our communications teams to develop and deliver engaging case studies and proposals for support. You’ll be happy working to deadlines, and spotting and responding creatively to opportunities that arise. You’ll be able to build strong external and internal relationships and enjoy the challenge of raising money to support our amazing work.

What you’ll need to succeed in this role (experience/qualifications etc) 

• Some experience of working in charities, ideally in education, and/ or  in fundraising 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• An ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, multi-task and stay organised. 

• An ability to understand and assist with financial reporting 

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practices 

• An ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

Working at Now Teach 

Our people join and stay because they value Now Teach’s flexibility, close-knit team culture and social purpose. 43% of employees at all levels of the organisation work part time or with compressed hours and everyone works flexibly, with time off in lieu as part of our standard working practices.   

We are a small, collaborative and supportive team of nearly 20 people. We are non-hierarchical, with 100% of our people believing their line managers listen and value their opinions and people of all levels getting stuck in. We set clear expectations and celebrate the successes of teams and individuals. 100% of our team are proud to work at Now Teach, 94% find Now Teach considerate of their wellbeing and 100% feel like they are treated with respect at work.   

Our culture is central to us encouraging and supporting people into teaching. Without our positive, honest, and flexible approach we wouldn’t be able to adapt to meet the needs of Now Teachers. We have been named as one of Escape the City’s Top 100 Employers in 2021 and 2022 and have been recognised as a Working Mums’ Top Employer and at the Working Dads Employer Awards. We have won awards for our Culture, Flexible Working and Excellence in Public Service.   

In return 

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for Winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a  pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

Working arrangements 

Full time/part time role, flexible working patterns possible. Now Teach are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Our Values 

At Now Teach, our values shape the way we work every day. We are looking for someone who shares these values and will help us live them in how we work with colleagues, donors and partners: 

• Focus on who matters most – putting participants, schools and partners at the heart of our decisions. 

• Drive impact through expertise – sharing knowledge and learning to strengthen our work. 

• Make change happen – adapting and persevering in the face of challenges. 

• Build connections that amplify – working together and with others to achieve more than we could alone. 

Application Process 

Timeline: 

Applications close on 10th October 

First stage interviews will take place w/c 13th October [online] 

Second stage interviews will take place before the end of October [in person] 

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4).

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team. 

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact us.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact us and ask to speak to the Operations Team.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK. 

Safe Recruitment Procedure 

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental or social barriers to accessing the arts.

About Art UK 

Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK’s national collection of art accessible to everyone online – for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per annum. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.

Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income. 

About You

As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a solid knowledge of philanthropic giving and a deep appreciation of the value of high-quality donor stewardship. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will enjoy working with data and be skilled at producing compelling content both on and offline. You will bring initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.

You will lead on managing and growing Art UK’s philanthropic giving programme, which includes the Patrons and supporter events programme and our major donor activity. You will be part of a small, committed Development team that raises funds across a broad range of income streams: trusts and foundations, public funding, corporates, high-net-worth individuals, online giving, and patron schemes. You will report to the Head of Development, work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Philanthropy Board, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. 

You will actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work, reflecting your commitment to our organisational values and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new philanthropic giving opportunities by researching, identifying and cultivating philanthropic supporters (£1k+) with the potential to give major gifts and multi-year support
• Create and implement donor development plans, working with the Head of Development and colleagues to guide our approach to new philanthropic support
• Develop bespoke cultivation and solicitation strategies, producing creative and compelling proposals to secure substantial philanthropic gifts
• Work closely with the Marketing team and other colleagues to showcase Art UK’s work and enhance donor engagement
• Create bespoke and compelling written proposals and support senior leadership and board members in the preparation and delivery of high-quality donor pitches to secure new philanthropic partnerships
• Provide exceptional stewardship for new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and can clearly see the impact of their contribution
• Plan and deliver the fundraising and stewardship events programme (with support from the wider team), including attending events where appropriate
• Monitor progress against targets and maintain accurate reporting, including updates to Art UK’s Board of Trustees and the Philanthropy Board
• Ensure pledges and donations are processed efficiently and that donors are thanked promptly and personally
• Work closely with all members of the Development team to ensure prospecting and cultivation activity is aligned and complementary
• Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activity is conducted in line with legal, regulatory and ethical best practice e.g. GDPR and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice

Necessary Skills

• Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
• Essential: Track record of personally producing impactful and persuasive written proposals which resonate with donors and lead to donations £5k or more
• Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
• Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities
• Essential: Outstanding relationship-building and networking skills, including digital engagement
• Essential: In-depth understanding of the philanthropic fundraising environment
• Essential: First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Essential: Experience analysing and using supporter data to inform campaigns
• Essential: Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
• Essential: Experience using CRM databases with a high level of accuracy
• Essential: Thorough knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation
• Essential: Self-motivated, reliable and exceptionally organised
• Desirable: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
• Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
• Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
• Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners

Contract terms

• 3 days a week, 0.6 FTE
• Permanent contract
• Salary £38,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Three-month probationary period
• One-month termination clause
• Work from home, anywhere in the South of England, with regular travel to London for events and meetings

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
• Flexible working hours
• Workplace pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Above statutory paid sick leave
• Enhanced paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly wellbeing hour
• Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
• Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
• Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30

Application 

Please visit our website to download the application form. To apply, please submit your completed application form to us by email by 9am on Thursday 16th October 2025. If you are experiencing issues downloading the document or require support in completing your form, please contact us directly. Forms must be sent in MS Word or a format compatible to MS Word. Please do not send PDFs. Applications sent as a PDF will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held via video call on Tuesday 4th November 2025. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please note that we redact some details from applications ahead of the shortlisting stage to ensure the removal of unconscious bias. Details that we redact include (but are not limited to) references to protected characteristics, names of educational institutions and indications of political affiliations.

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Executive

Location: Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London)

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 

Hours: Full Time, permanent 

Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships

About Parentkind

As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children’s education and wellbeing. 

Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise approaching £140 million each year to enhance children’s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity.

Supporting parents beyond the school gate

In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs—let alone feel confident engaging in their child’s learning journey.  Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships. 

Our No Cold Child initiative with FatFace stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Winning the Business Charity Awards ‘Fashion & Retail’ Award, and shortlisted for two further awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children.

The All Dressed Up campaign—developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade—confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out—boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning.Furthermore, helping attract children into school on a day which often sees struggling parents keep their children at home.

Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 150,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child’s life.

We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources, developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience, equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise.

Our direct support of schools

Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allowed shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. This campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools during the past twelve months, supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy.

In April, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community.

Our focus on Policy & Research

Our work is grounded in evidence. Since 2023, we have conducted the UK’s largest annual parent survey: the National Parent Survey. With approaching 6,000 participants providing 130,000 bits of data to provide invaluable insights into the struggles, concerns, hopes and fears of parents. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already informed national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform.

In each of the past two years the number of policymakers, educators, parents and researchers accessing the National Parent Survey exceeded seven thousand, and the survey featured in more than two hundred media outlets each year.Excitingly, the Times & Sunday Times are partnering with Parentkind to raise the profile even further in September 2025 and the survey will be launched at a lighthouse event featuring the Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson), the Ofsted Chief Inspector of Schools (Sir Martyn Oliver), the CEO of Mumsnet (Justine Roberts), the Children’s Commissioner (Dame Rachel De Souza), and our own Chief Executive (Jason Elsom). 

If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Main purpose and scope of this role:

With guidance from the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will identify, secure, and manage new corporate partnerships to fund Parentkind's mission.

You will build and maintain a new business pipeline to support a sustainable corporate partnerships income stream, targeting a wide range of partnerships (including COTY, corporate grants, commercial and strategic relationships) with regional and national businesses with the capacity to support at a 5,6, and 7-figure level.

You will carry out prospect cultivation, develop tailored proosals and pitches, and manage corporate partner relationships to secure excellent supporter experiences.

By collaborating with key internal stakeholders and securing approirate partnership opportunities, you will enhance support for parents, schools, children and young people.

Duties and key responsibilities 

New Business

• Identify and research prospective corporate partners who align with Parentkind’s mission; complete due diligence and compile reports and partner profiles.
• Planning: proactively plan and drive tactical and timely approaches to potential partners.
• Proposal development: produce high‑quality proposals, applications and pitches to secure financial contributions from corporate partners.
• Lead management: respond promptly to new‑business leads, delivering excellent relationship management from initial contact to formal partnership.
• Resource development: contribute to the development and maintenance of key resources for fundraising activities.
• Community Team contribution: contribute to the Community Team’s fundraising initiatives for PTA members.

Partnership Management

• Account management: oversee and manage relationships with selected corporate partners in Parentkind’s portfolio.
• Partnership planning: create and deliver comprehensive, bespoke plans for each partnership, considering all financial and non‑financial opportunities to generate support and mutual value.
• Regular communications: hold regular meetings with partners to ensure partnership objectives are on track; propose compelling partnership content and campaigns.
• Impact reporting: create compelling reports for partners that demonstrate the impact of their contributions and support renewals.
• Coordination of contributions: coordinate gift‑in‑kind/pro‑bono contributions from partners in collaboration with internal teams.

Relationship Management

• Relationship building: cultivate relationships with prospects, developing tailored engagement strategies and keeping key contacts informed of our work.
• Partnership agreements: negotiate clear, mutually understood and appropriate contracts with new corporate partners.
• Network utilisation: leverage organisational networks for introductions and referrals; collaborate with the Head of Corporate Partnerships on network mapping; identify links to target organisations and engage key stakeholders for introductions, referrals and nominations.
• Representation: represent Parentkind at events and networking opportunities.
• Internal collaboration: foster positive relationships across the organisation, ensuring fundraising activities align with the charity’s needs and priorities.

Managing systems

• CRM management: maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records on Parentkind’s CRM (Salesforce), tracking all corporate partnerships activity.
• Monitoring and reporting: contribute to regular monitoring and reporting on corporate partnerships.
• Process management: manage internal processes related to corporate partnerships, including use of third‑party platforms.
• Record keeping: maintain and communicate detailed records of corporate partnerships activities to inform future planning and strategy.
• Finance processes: ensure all corporate partnerships income is accurately coded, allocated and reconciled in line with agreed finance processes.
• Process improvement: contribute to the development of effective processes and systems for managing corporate fundraising activities.

General responsibilities

• Ensure Data Protection procedures are followed at all times.
• Stay informed on relevant issues, educational policy and legislation affecting key audiences.
• Be flexible within the remit of the post and undertake other duties as reasonably requested by senior leadership.
• Contribute to Fundraising Department planning, reporting and cross‑team projects.
• Be self‑servicing and participate in Parentkind’s performance, development and training programmes.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues and visitors.

This job description may be amended from time to time and does not form part of the employment contract.

For person specifcation see the attached JD.

As our Relationship Fundraiser you'll work with colleagues, Trustees, and supporters to explore the relationships they hold, and how they can add value to our mission.You’ll undertake prospect identification, research, and plan approaches to develop relationships with, and income from, corporate and individual supporters.You’ll play a key role in creating and managing relationships within the engineering community, raising funds for, and awareness of, the vital support we provide for people when life becomes challenging.We find creative ways of working as a team and look to showcase the individual talents and personalities that people bring to their role.