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Are you passionate about helping to bring opportunity and hope where social disadvantage has closed doors? Do you want to work to help us support communities that are unlocking their potential?

Project Possible is a Christian charity that works with partners across the world to help communities towards a sustainable future. We are looking for a highly organised, detail-focused Projects Coordinator to join our small, dedicated and dynamic team, to help build the lasting impact of our work.  You will have the opportunity to get involved in key aspects of our partnership capacity building, strengthening our administrative systems and playing an essential role in monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.

This is a vital role where your work will both influence the effectiveness of our partnerships and help communicate impact to supporters. You’ll need strong Excel and analysis skills, an eye for detail, and a proactive mindset. To excel in this role, you will enjoy working collaboratively and be equally comfortable with administrative tasks as well as being a forward thinker. You will also need to be fully supportive of our Christian ethos and values.

If you thrive working in a highly collaborative environment and are passionate about supporting overlooked communities, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to speak to someone informally about the role before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This is a really diverse and exciting analytical role, you’ll be working on a wide range of data projects for different clients and on our own data products for our values and mission led social enterprise.

Here’s what you need to know:

• You need to be curious, and love data as much as we do. We’re seeking someone with expertise in data engineering and analysis, who can communicate brilliantly with both technical and non-technical people. 
  The ideal person will have expertise in presenting analysis and insights, a strong track record in coding, tools and data management, have expert analytical and problem solving skills, be curious and questioning, with excellent attention to detail.
• But you don’t have to have all the experience and knowledge we’ve listed. As long as you are willing to learn, have the right attitude and values and want to be part of our mission, we’ll consider you. That’s why we’ve advertised the post with quite a wide salary band. 
• Be part of our mission. Data Orchard is a social enterprise with a fantastic team of data specialists who are committed to helping make the world a better place. We support nonprofit organisations to get better with data. Our clients and their causes make our work incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. We work with many fantastic organisations around the UK, and we reach and engage thousands more around the world, through our events, tools and resources, and online communities.
• We welcome diversity. Here at Data Orchard CIC, you’re encouraged to be yourself. We promote and celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people who are neurodivergent, of global majority ethnicity, trans or non-binary, disabled, or however you might identify. We are led by our values: collaboration, respect, openness, quality and honesty.
• Healthy work life balance. We offer flexible working and a 35 hour week, home/remote working and access to a co-working space, learning and career development, 28 days holidays with an increase of a day per year of service (up to 5), and a company pension scheme. New employees are given a contract and full induction.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please check out the full job details and apply via our website.

#analytics #data engineer #data4good #analysis 

About The Role

We are looking for an Operations Administration Assistant to provide efficient and proactive administrative and operational support to the Senior Management Team, and the wider operations and regional team as required. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth delivery of services by coordinating documentation, supporting data processes, and assisting with project implementation across the Trust’s care environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive & Team Support

- Managing calendar, travel bookings, and expense submissions.

- Prepare and format professional reports, presentations, and briefings.

- Assist in producing communication materials, including brochures and digital content.

2. Operational Coordination

- Monitor and report on incidents, accidents, and key compliance data across services.

- Collate and maintain the KPI data from care homes and villages.

- Manage the rollout and filing of operational documents and ensure version control.

- Support collection and sharing of service updates with internal stakeholders.

3. Project Support

- Assist in implementing strategic and business continuity plans.

- Coordinate with general managers and regional managers to track project milestones.

- Maintain project documentation and follow up on action items.

4. Administrative Services

- Provide cross-functional administrative support to Operations, HR, and property teams.

- Maintain operational records, databases, and inventory systems.

- Schedule meetings, support event planning, and manage operational logistics.

5. Compliance & Process Support

- Ensure documentation and communications comply with the Trust’s policies and regulatory standards.

- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.

- Act as a point of contact for internal teams and external partners.

6. Executives’ PA Support

- To provide support and cover to the Executives PA as required. 

About You

The ideal person will be friendly and approachable and understand the importance of attention to detail. It is important you have the ability to prioritise tasks, have a flexible approach and good time management skills. Excellent communications skills both written and verbal are essential.

Personal Specification 

Skills & Competencies

- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across teams.

- High degree of professionalism and discretion.

Technical Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

- Comfortable with data handling, formatting, and generating reports.

- Experience using project and document management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, etc) is a plus.

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree desirable but not essential.

- Prior administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or charity sectors is advantageous.

- Basic understanding of financial processes and procurement is a bonus.

Working for Us

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and progression and a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Property and Carbon Projects Coordinator who will coordinate day-to-day management of the Woodland Trust’s land and property processes, and third-party carbon projects, particularly in Scotland where the majority of our carbon projects are under development

The Role: 
•    Support the delivery of Woodland Carbon Code projects by producing documentation, managing project data, and helping meet compliance and audit requirements.
•    Act as a first point of contact for Land & Property queries and communications, ensuring smooth and professional engagement.
•    Provide administrative support, including managing purchase orders, sales invoices, and maintaining estate and land data systems.
•    Assist with the creation of estate reports, legal documentation, and processes for site-specific data collection.
•    Conduct or support WCC validations both on and off the estate and liaise with landowners on carbon projects, helping track progress and ensure verification standards.
•    Build strong internal and external relationships to support project delivery and stay informed on evolving carbon standards and market developments.
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at one of our regional offices.

The Candidate: 
We’re looking for someone who can bring or is keen to develop the following:
•    A good understanding of - or willingness to learn - estate functions, legal requirements, and natural capital codes such as the Woodland and Peatland Carbon Codes.
•    Basic knowledge or experience of woodland creation for conservation and carbon benefits.
•    Awareness of woodland creation grant schemes across the UK nations.
•    Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners.
•    Excellent attention to detail with confidence in data handling and using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
•    Effective communication and negotiation skills to support stakeholder engagement and project delivery.
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We do not ask for your CV at application stage. 
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 7th July 2025.

Our client, a well-established national charity supporting individuals across the UK, is seeking a Volunteer Services Administrator to join their volunteering team on a temporary basis for 2-months, in the first instance. The role will be based onsite in London for the first week, and will then be remote working with 1-2 days in the office per month.

Volunteers play a vital role in delivering the organisation's mission, and this post will provide key administrative support to ensure their recruitment, engagement and retention is efficient and effective.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Providing an effective administration service related to the recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers, following agreed procedures and standards.
• Delivering accurate and timely support regarding volunteers' use of organisational systems and resources, including recognition for service and handling processes when volunteers leave.
• Supporting the delivery of national and local volunteer recruitment and engagement campaigns.
• Helping current volunteers explore new or additional roles within the organisation, contributing to volunteer retention.
• Handling enquiries, general information and complaints related to volunteering, liaising with relevant managers and escalating to senior staff when appropriate.
• Supporting the diversity and inclusion agenda in all communications and contributing to specific activities promoting diversity in the volunteer community.
• Producing and analysing reports to inform and support volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Experience working with or supporting volunteers, or experience in customer care, business administration or internal engagement.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, tactful and professional manner.
• Experience delivering administrative coordination for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational ability, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence working with databases.
• Understanding of data protection principles and UK disclosure checking processes.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is collaborating with an internationally renowned art and educational institution to recruit for a newly created role in their Advancement Team - Head of Advancement Operations.

Managing a direct team of three, this role reports in to the Director of Advancement. The post holder is responsible for providing oversight, analysis and leadership to the department based on their in-depth knowledge and understanding of information management and financial systems. The Head of Advancement Operations leads the team responsible for the management of the Advancement database, gift administration, prospect research, and leads the financial monitoring of the department, working closely with the Finance team and providing complex analysis and forecasting to the Senior Management Team, Governing Board and other committees. The postholder is also responsible for maintaining and delivering regular and ad-hoc reports for internal and external audiences, including quarterly committee papers.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role with a strong grasp of fundraising activity and working closely with finance teams. You will have experience of using Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura or a similar database in an educational, charity, arts or heritage fundraising department. You will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and will be adept at providing advice on matters relating to information management, operations, and systems. You will demonstrate advanced experience of data analysis with the ability to provide recommendations and deliver actionable insights. You will also demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills, ensuring team projects and targets are on track and met in full.

To apply please click to the advert on the Prospectus website and submit your CV and a supporting statement via the ‘Apply Now’ button, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the organisation and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Schools Coordinator

We are now recruiting two full-time positions for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth and education charity empowers diverse 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time volunteering in schools. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, the charities volunteers support children who are furthest away from opportunity in the UK.

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

School locations: B29 4HE and B42 2PY - 4 days school based 

Training location: B15 2HU - 1 day per week (with some working from home)

Working schedule: Term-time working (except for the second half of August)

Hours: Working hours are 8:00-4:30, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £25,432 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Closing Date: 17th June 2025

Interview Date: From 23rd June 2025

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers and monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery.  You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is based in a regional venue on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

· The ability to understand school leadership priorities

· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs

· The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations

· Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively

· Good IT knowledge

· A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

Employee Benefits

As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

· Great holiday entitlement

· Training including degree-level qualifications

· Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%

· Free eye tests and £20 off glasses

· Interest-free travel season ticket loans

· Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”

· Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship

· 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing

· Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts

· Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award

· Laptop and mobile phone

Impact Officers are expected to foster an inclusive and fair culture across regional teams, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued and that the regional programme is accessible to volunteers from all backgrounds. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for all individual donor support processes, systems, strategies and individual giving fundraising appeals, which ensure we have excellent relationships with our donors to retain and grow our individual giving income. Powerful narratives, storytelling and engagement with donors is crucial to ensure that our funding need and impact is shared with supporters. 

The Individual Giving Manager will work with the Head of Fundraising and Deputy CEO to grow our major donor, regular giving, appeal and legacy income alongside sustaining our irregular giving and Gift Aid income. The Individual Giving Manager will line manage the Fundraising Assistant, which is a new entry-level fundraising role responsible for the development and day-to-day administration of our community fundraising income stream for individuals and our corporate community.

*Please note, this role has previously been advertised with the title of 'Supporter Relationship Manager' and recruitment has been extended, with a change in title to attract more applicants. Applications close at 9am on Monday 23rd June and interviews will be on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June. We will be scheduling interviews throughout the recruitment period and reserve the right to close the application window before the advertised date.

Person Specification Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Three years+ experience of working in a supporter care charity fundraising role.
• Understanding of fundraising principles, relationship marketing and supporter care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level copy writing skills.
• Experience of working with communications staff to support multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.Well-organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and targets.
• Good working knowledge of CRM databases and how to use them to steward supporters.
• Good knowledge of current data protection/GDPR regulation.
• Able to develop, initiate and maintain systems and procedures.
• IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel to sort and segment supporter data.
• A clear commitment to the ethos and strategic plans of FareShare South West, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement.

Please see attached job description for further details about our charity, the purpose of the role and detailed duties and responsibilities.

Position Title:

Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 28th June 2025

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview:

The post-holder will be working closely with other members of the Fundraising Department to gain exposure for the charity and the fundraising campaigns run throughout the year.

The Events and Volunteer team is essential to the growth of Muslim Hands both in raising awareness via our events which host thousands of people throughout the year, increasing awareness of our work and generating donations. The post-holder’s role will be central in expanding this and helping further the reach of Muslim Hands.

Essential:

· Right to work in the UK

· DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level

· Declaration of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest (ie any relationship or affiliation with individuals currently employed by or associated with the organisation)

· Self-motivated

· Approachable with great leadership skills and initiative

· Excellent communication skills with passion for public speaking when needed to rally volunteers

· Engage with communities from different background and age ranges

· Knowledge of database management

· Be honest and accountable

· Willing to travel to meet with volunteers and work flexible hours

· Be proficient in IT, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Be adequately experienced in supporting advertising and executing successful events.

· Possess suitable record keeping and administrative skills

· Possess a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.

· Possess a high level of self-motivation and professionalism

· Holds a valid UK driver’s license

Desirable:

· Access to a car with business insurance

· Direct role experience

· Familiarity of UK Events and Volunteers department’s activities

· An awareness of Health and Safety values.

· Multilingual Skills

· Degree level educated

Deadline for applications is 28th June 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Tearfund is looking for a Legacy Stewardship Officer to support our Legacy and In Memory marketing to increase the awareness amongst our audience about leaving a legacy to Tearfund.

The central purpose of the Legacy Team is to raise awareness of the opportunity to leave a gift in your will to Tearfund, stewarding with care and excellence those who have chosen to do so and to acquire more legacy pledgers for this growing income stream. 

You will have strong administration skills, with a natural ability to communicate effectively with supporters to ensure all legacy-supporter records are accurately maintained and updated. 

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills for effective database management
• Can communicate well with existing and potential legacy supporters
• Can demonstrate an understanding of fundraising and marketing principles

Do your skills match what we're looking for? If so, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you!

Please note this is a permanent part time role working 21 hours per week. The full time salary is £33,572 per annum. The part time salary is £20,143.20 per annum. The working pattern will be agreed with the line manager. 

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Location: London with occasional trips to Kent and Norfolk
Salary: £35k - £38k Depending on experience

Make a lasting difference where it matters most.

At Childhood First, we transform the lives of severely traumatised children and young people through specialist therapeutic care and education.

We are now looking for a values-driven and systems-savvy HR Advisor to join our supportive HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the primary HR partner for our Kent residential communities – supporting line managers, improving processes and playing a key role in maintaining our HRIS.

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR generalist experience, lead on people systems, and contribute to a high-impact and rewarding mission.

What you’ll be doing:

· Supporting managers in resolving employee relations issues fairly and consistently

· Leading on recruitment in Kent, from advertising to onboarding

· Acting as our HRIS lead: ensuring data integrity, reporting and optimisation

· Preparing monthly payroll for sign-off

· Helping embed great people practices across our organisation

What we’re looking for:

· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

· Strong knowledge of HR systems, processes and UK employment law

· Experience managing ER cases and advising line managers

· Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills

· A collaborative approach and a passion for making a difference

In return, you’ll join a friendly and committed HR team, enjoy generous annual leave and benefit from ongoing development opportunities.

Join us and help create safe, loving, and healing environments for children and young people to recover and thrive.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To apply, please send us your  CV and supporting statement.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025. 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Please note: We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references. 

FTE £25207.00, salary for part time (3 days per week) for a 6 month period £7562.00

Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.  

About the Role:

The Trust Fundraising Intern will work in collaboration with the Senior Trust and Foundations Manager to be responsible for securing critical funding that sustains our life-changing programs worldwide. As part of your internship, you’ll have the chance to contribute meaningfully to fundraising efforts, gaining hands-on experience in trust fundraising and developing skills that will help you kick-start your career in the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Support

• Assist in managing a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters, focusing on smaller funders to build relationships and secure gifts.
• Support the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records on the CRM database.
• Help with stewardship activities, including preparing thank-you communications, reports, and updates to funders.

2. Research and Prospect Development

• Conduct research into new funding prospects and support the development of bespoke, compelling proposals tailored to potential donors.
• Track emerging trends in trust and foundation fundraising to identify growth opportunities.

3. Proposal and Report Writing

• Assist in drafting high-quality communications such as funding proposals, applications and impact reports that reflect our projects and inspire support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather relevant information for use in proposals and stewardship materials.

4. Administrative Support

• Support the team’s transition to a new CRM system, ensuring trust and foundation data is accurately maintained.
• Help manage the team’s administrative processes, including monitoring deadlines for applications and reporting.

What You’ll Gain:

• First-hand experience in trust and foundation fundraising at a global charity.
• Skills in donor research, proposal writing, relationship management, and CRM system usage.
• Insight into the broader charity sector, including strategy development and program impact reporting.
• The opportunity to make a contribution to Mothers’ Union’s mission to support families and communities worldwide.

About You:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to write persuasively and clearly, with good attention to detail.
• Organisation skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• A team player who thrives on working across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to identify new prospects and analyse data to support fundraising strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new CRM systems.
• A commitment to Mothers’ Union’s mission and a desire to contribute to global change.​

Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern:

This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter  via Charity Job. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 23 June 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Are you a great communicator with a heart for meaningful causes? Do you want to help inspire supporters who make a lasting difference? Join Samaritans as our Fundraising Assistant (Legacy & In Memory) and play a key role in growing our legacy giving and in memory fundraising work.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build a career in fundraising, marketing, or supporter care, working with a passionate team and helping us honour the supporters who give in memory of loved ones or leave a gift in their Will.

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About the Contract

• Permanent Contract
• £30,000 - £32,000 Pro-rata, (£18,000 - £19,200 per annum for 21hrs)
• Part time (21 hours per week)
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 2 days per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.

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About the Role

Legacy and in-memory donations are incredibly special. They help secure Samaritans’ future and celebrate lives with meaning and compassion. In this role, you'll support inspiring campaigns, coordinate supporter communications, and help deliver memorable events. You’ll ensure our supporters feel valued and connected, while gaining hands-on experience in a key area of charity fundraising.

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• Help deliver impactful legacy and in-memory campaigns
• Manage our Free Wills Service and assist with event planning
• Coordinate supporter journeys and stewardship activities
• Handle supporter emails, phone calls, and event RSVPs with care
• Work with our CRM to manage supporter data and run reports
• Support key processes including thanking, financial admin, and team logistics

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Full job description available here.

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About You

• Communicates clearly, kindly, and confidently (in writing, on the phone, and in person)
• Is organised, detail-focused, and good at juggling multiple tasks
• Has experience working with customers or supporters
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships
• Is confident with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems
• Bonus points if you’ve used a CRM system or worked on financial admin—but don’t worry, training will be provided!)

Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. We

’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.​A

Application

If you're organised, kind-hearted, and looking for a role where your work really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application. Applications close at midnight on 22 June 2025, with video interviews taking place over 30 June 2025.

Application Questions include;

• Why would you like to work as Fundraising Assistant (Legacy & In Memory) at Samaritans? (Max 100 words)
• This role involves communicating with supporters over the phone, email, in person, and by post. What qualities do you feel are important when communicating with people who may be bereaved or reflecting on their life? (Max 200 words)
• This role involves working with fundraising data and information. Please share an example of how you’ve used a database or other software to manage data (Max 200 words)​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.

We are seeking a dynamic and creative fundraiser to support activity across community and events fundraising. The role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and deliver impactful events as well as grow our income through individual giving. 

About Us

The Brompton Fountain is the children’s charity at Royal Brompton Hospital - a world leading specialist centre for complex heart and lung disease. We work in partnership with the teams on the wards, paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and in outpatient clinics. Our charity provides support and resources for patients, families and staff, as well as funding lifesaving medical equipment, accommodation - so that parents can stay close to their child during an admission, toys and entertainment for the playroom and improvements to the facilities to create the best possible environment for families to promote their wellbeing during what can often be a very challenging time. In collaboration with the hospital trust and the NHS we also fund research projects and develop new initiatives for babies, children and young people with heart and lung conditions. 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fundraising or similar role. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key. If you like the sound of our role then this could your opportunity to join a children’s charity with great credibility and big ambitions as we broaden our reach and significantly increase our impact. 

Main Duties and Responsilbilties 

Community and Events Fundraising

• Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.

• Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.

• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.

• Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partners, such as (small) businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.

• Lead on generating income through supermarket schemes. • To represent the charity when required in schools, engagement events and cheque presentations. 

Individual Giving

• Manage the regular giving programme by implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships.

• Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship.

• Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (giving at lower to mid-level) by prompt thanking, excellent stewardship and building effective donor journeys.

Supporter Care

• Serve as the primary point of contact for community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship and being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory.

• Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.

• Maintain our CRM database ensuring accurate records to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws. 

Administrative and Financial Support

• Process cash and cheque donations, Gift Aid and matched funding claims, ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database.

• Manage the distribution of supporter resources, conduct stock checks for fundraising materials and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising assets.

• Overseeing our online shop.

Marketing and Communication

• Create engaging materials (posters, leaflets, stories etc), social media content and e-newsletters to inspire participation in fundraising activities.

• Produce impact reports and collate information for the HOF to support fundraising initiatives and grant applications.

• Ensure fundraising and associated webpages are kept up to date. Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the wider team (when required) to support in-hospital and community events as well as assisting with tasks as needed to ensure smooth charity operations.

• Support the CEO and team members with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.

• Any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising.

Additional Information

Salary is £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE). The role covers 37.5 hours per week. Two days per week working in our charity office at Royal Brompton Hospital - London, and the remaining hours to be worked remotely. Occasional evening and weekend work subject to our events calendar. Exact working pattern to be discussed at the interview stage.

One-year fixed term contract with the potential to extend contract length subject to performance and funding.

A full driving licence or the ability to travel to events and meetings within London and the South East is essential.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity). Any job offer and subsequent employment is subject to satisfactory references / checks and a three-month probationary period.

The Brompton Fountain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

You are providing your personal information to The Brompton Fountain and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention and prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the charity and Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to balance home / work life

• Time off in lieu for evening and weekend work

• Home office set up including phone, laptop and printer. • Pension scheme.

• Training and development with career progression opportunities.

• Reasonable expenses paid for offsite meetings and activities

• 27 days holiday entitlement plus 8 bank holidays

• Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets.