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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.
Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.
Why this role?
Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.
Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:
- Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Develop new income streams and partnerships
- Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance
This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.
About us
Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.
We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.
Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
- Is an excellent writer and communicator
- Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
- Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia
Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.
Role details
Post reports to: Chief Executive
Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.
Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
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How to apply - please follow the link below to our website for details of how to apply.
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a strategic and visionary Supporter Development Manager to lead our individual giving and legacy programmes at a pivotal moment for the charity.
While you will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.
You will lead on understanding our audiences and developing compelling donor journeys that build long-term, sustainable relationships. You will provide essential leadership, overseeing the individual giving budget and KPIs while line-managing the Senior Individual Giving Officer and Data Co-ordinator to ensure the highest standards of donor care. You will also play a vital role in planning and delivering bold, multi-channel campaigns that generate essential income, grow our donor base and bring our cause to life.
Working closely with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning data-driven insights into impactful action. Whether you are designing a new fundraising product, overseeing campaign performance reports, or ensuring our database management meets the highest regulatory standards, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.
The role requires:
- Managerial and Fundraising Expertise: You have a minimum of three years’ experience in a project management or direct line-management role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and KPIs.
- Administrative and Analytical Excellence: You are confident using digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge to manage complex data, track campaign activity, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Gift Aid regulations.
- Strategically-Minded and Creative: You have a strong understanding of donor journeys, digital marketing channels, and how to create products and messages that inspire long-term loyalty.
- Organised and Adaptable: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and are willing to work flexibly, including occasional unsocial hours, to support fundraising initiatives and events.
- Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser’s Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.
Role details:
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site / hybrid working.
Contract type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 8th June 2026
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Senior Special Events Executive to join our high performing Special Events team. Together, the team delivers a range of special events which raises vital funds to save the lives of people with cancer, including:
- Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception;
- The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and
- the Ever After Garden, our flagship and high profile annual remembrance garden in Chelsea, which last year was visited by HRH The Princess of Wales and over 190,000 visitors
In this role you will help deliver our portfolio of events, which will include:
- coordinating speakers,
- liaising with suppliers,
- managing senior volunteers,
- supporting in donor meetings,
- securing high value auction and raffle prizes, and
- writing donor communications.
Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to grow our portfolio and deliver income growth from high value fundraising committees and special events.
About you
You will have a passion for relationship building and a proven track record in delivering events, ideally with the purpose of raising funds. You will be ambitious and proactive, and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals.
Why join us?
We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for community development and sustainable change? Do you want to play a key role in strengthening partnerships that bring hope and practical support to communities facing poverty and vulnerability? Join BMS World Mission as our Development Lead.
As Development Lead, you will support partners and mission workers delivering community development programmes and essential services in some of the world’s most challenging contexts. Your work will help strengthen sustainable programmes, build partner capacity, and support communities to flourish with dignity and hope.
Working as part of the HOPE for the World team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues, partners and mission workers to support effective programme delivery, coordination, monitoring and learning. You will help nurture strong relationships, encourage good practice, and contribute to programmes that reflect BMS’ Christian mission and values.
We are looking for someone with strong programme coordination and relationship management skills, experience working cross-culturally, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable communities. You will be aligned with BMS’ Christian vision and values, committed to collaborative working, and motivated to keep learning and growing.
If you want your work to make a lasting difference through global mission and development, we would love to hear from you.
Key Information
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire: This role can be office-based or hybrid. We are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly, if they are able to be flexible to come to Didcot as required.The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.
Hours: 17.5 hrs. per week/part time
Employment type: 2 years fixed term contract
Salary: £22,992.50 pro rata of £45,985 FTE
Closing date: 3rd June 2026
Interview date: Friday 12 June 2026
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is looking for an experienced statutory funding professional play a vital role in supporting local Age UK federation partners to sustain and grow statutory income - including leading/supporting collaborative bids to regional/combined commissioners; creating and maintaining statutory commissioning knowledge hubs - with shared tools and knowledge; enabling access to quality third party support; providing 'critical friend' and other opportunity specific support through clear pathways and Service Level Agreements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enabling others to succeed, navigating complex commissioning environments, and turning collective effort into lasting impact for older people.
This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus - one on local/regional commissioners and the other on national commissioners - the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 5L
Last date for applications Friday 22nd May 2026.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
- Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
- High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
- Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy. A, I
- Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
- Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I
Personal attributes
- A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
- Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
- Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
- Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
- Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
- Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice) A, I
- Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of trends in local/regional commissioning. I
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, every walk, run, climb, and challenge represents something deeply personal. Behind every fundraising event is someone choosing to give their time, energy and determination so that local families can receive compassionate care when they need it most.
About the role
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:
· Lead the planning and delivery of a programme of fundraising events — from small community activities to large scale and challenge events
· Be the key point of contact for our challenge fundraisers, supporting them before, during and after their events
· Build meaningful, long term relationships that make supporters feel valued, inspired and proud to fundraise for us
· Work closely with colleagues in Fundraising and Marketing to share stories, celebrate success and grow engagement
· See the real world impact of your work every day, knowing the funds you help raise directly support adults, children and families across our community
Who we’re looking for
You don’t have to come from hospice fundraising — what matters most is that you:
· Enjoy delivering events and supporting people who are fundraising for a cause they care about
· Have strong communication and relationship building skills
· Are organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
· Care about doing things well — and making people feel genuinely appreciated
If you love seeing plans come to life, helping others succeed, and being part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
As well as the opportunity to do work that truly matters, we offer:
· Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Free on site parking
· Life insurance for all staff working regular hours
· Discounted local gym membership
· Access to discount schemes for high street retailers and more
You’ll also be joining a supportive, passionate team who believe in collaboration, kindness and celebrating success together.
To deliver the best quality care with our partners for now, and in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is seeking an experienced statutory funding professional to play a key role in ensuring that Age UK is strategically positioned, prepared and able to secure statutory funding from national commissioners/grant makers - including national government departments and non-departmental public bodies. It will lead on statutory tenders and some specific statutory grant bid development/submissions. It will review organisational readiness, maintain an opportunity pipeline management, and build key strategic relationships with statutory funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working within complex funding environments and wants their expertise to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter.
This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus-one on national commissioners and the other on local/regional commissioners-the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 5L
Last date for applications Wednesday 20th May 2026
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
- Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
- High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
- Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy A, I
- Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
- Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I
Personal attributes
- A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
- Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
- Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
- Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
- Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
- Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice). A, I
- Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids. A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of trends in national commissioning. I
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.
This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.
You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.
What you’ll be doing
· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy
· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity
· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects
· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)
· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact
· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.
You will bring:
· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)
· A track record of building effective external relationships
· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support
· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.
Why join us?
Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth
Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team
See the direct impact of your work on children and families
Flexible working arrangements
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete our application form.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.



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For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role, driving the acquisition of high-value, multi‑year corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. They are responsible for developing and securing six‑ and seven‑figure strategic partnerships, ensuring each relationship aligns with organisational priorities and delivers clear, measurable impact.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of winning long‑term corporate partnerships and securing multiple‑figure sums to deliver income targets.
You will bring experience in prospect research and networking, with the ability to secure high‑value partnerships and deliver income targets. You will have excellent communication skills, including presentation, negotiation and influencing, and experience using CRM systems to support your work.
You will demonstrate a highly self‑motivated and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable working to ambitious targets. You will be dynamic, organised and solutions‑focused, bringing a collaborative approach to your work. You will also be flexible and happy to attend events and meetings across the UK to secure funding partnerships.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached below.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits attached below.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 25 May 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – High Value Events Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a High Value Events Manager to help create inclusive, inspiring and impactful high-value event experiences that deepen relationships and generate transformational philanthropic support for the charity.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
This role will be part of a newly built High Value Events function and will develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value engagement and fundraising events that advance the charity’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the High Value Event Team Manager and collaborating across Income Generation and wider teams, the postholder will create values‑led, relationship‑driven events that celebrate impact, inspire generosity and deepen connections with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior volunteers. They will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, mission‑focused, inclusive and delivers strong return on investment, while strengthening long‑term philanthropic commitment to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s life‑changing work.
This role requires a proven track record in planning and delivering high‑value fundraising or engagement events generating £100k+, alongside experience working with major donors, high‑net‑worth individuals, committees and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong stewardship‑led fundraising expertise, excellent relationship management skills and a history of meeting income targets while maximising return on investment. Outstanding organisation, project management and communication abilities are essential, as is the confidence to engage and influence high‑profile supporters. Personally, the postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills, a creative and solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine passion for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s mission, able to communicate impact in a compelling and inspiring way.
This is an exciting opportunity to help an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss, please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 25th May, 9.00 am.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
The Special Events Officer is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the High Value Engagement, Fundraising team.
You'll:
- Support the Special Events team on a variety of tasks including sourcing prizes, managing guest lists, marketing, liaising with suppliers and thanking supporters.
- Assist the Special Events manager in the research and delivery of new events.
- Lead on the delivery of third-party fundraising events.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026
NB Interviews likely to be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday 3rd June
- Thursday 4th June
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



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Create inspiring events that bring communities together
At Trinity Hospice, we provide compassionate care and support to thousands of patients and families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre each year. Our work is made possible by the incredible support of our community, and our events play a vital role in bringing people together, raising funds and building lasting connections.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraiser to join our Fundraising and Communications Team for a two-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse and engaging programme of events at a pivotal time for the charity, as we build towards our next large-scale art trail in 2028 following the success of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool.
In this role, you will support the development, planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising events across the Fylde coast. You will take ownership of key events within the portfolio, managing everything from initial planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event evaluation. Your work will ensure that every event is safe, well organised and provides an exceptional experience for participants and supporters.
You will play an important role in engaging and supporting participants throughout their journey, helping them feel motivated, valued and connected to Trinity Hospice. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and communications, you will help deliver compelling campaigns that drive participation and maximise income. You will also use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate success and identify opportunities to improve and grow the events programme.
We are looking for someone with experience delivering mass participation events, who is confident managing multiple projects and working to targets. You will be highly organised, creative and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than an events role, it is an opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire communities and help fund compassionate care for those who need it most.
Contract: Permanent,
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
Salary: £40,512 - £47,377 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 25th May
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Sleep Out Manager to join our Mass Participation & Events team based in London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
The Sleep Out Manager plays a vital role in managing our flagship fundraising event, Sleep Out. Increased investment from our headline event sponsor, Nationwide Building Society, has enabled the development of a new visual identity and refreshed messaging, so it is an exciting time to join the team and maximise the opportunity.
About you
- Ambitious, highly motivated individual with strong project management skills, and experience of organising fundraising events.
- An excellent communicator, confident in engaging a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and building effective relationships internally and externally.
- Able decision maker with a can-do attitude.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
What you’ll be doing
- Responsibility for the successful delivery and growth of the Sleep Out portfolio; comprising a London corporate event, public events in London and Manchester and our ‘Host Your Own Sleep Out’ programme.
- Responsibility for annual planning and budgeting for the Sleep Out portfolio, including financial management, quarterly reforecasting, and delivery against financial targets.
- Leading a cross-departmental working group to deliver the corporate event. Responsibility for the logistics and strategy of the event
- Heading up a team of three, you’ll create a positive and inspiring culture, which empowers team members to achieve their best
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 50% office attendance (typically 2–3 days per week).
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Sleep Out Manager, click ‘Apply’ now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an organised individual to support the delivery and growth of the mass participation events programme by providing high-quality stewardship to supporters and effective administrative support to the team. The role will contribute to achieving participant and income targets by ensuring an excellent supporter experience.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time. The mass participation events team is a group of forward thinking individuals who are looking for an organised and efficient individual to join their team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) is seeking to appoint an International Education Manager to join our team in central London, with the post requiring some international travel.
The BPNA is the professional organisation for doctors in the UK who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders. Building on our success to date, we are working jointly with the International League Against Epilepsy to facilitate the roll-out of an educational course for healthcare workers in countries around the world. Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) was developed by the BPNA and has been running in the UK since 2005, and internationally since 2012, with over 22,000 attendees around the world to date. PET has been successfully launched in 14 countries including Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, New Zealand and South Africa. Since 2012, there have been more than 9,000 attendees at courses outside the UK.
The purpose of PET is to raise standards of care for children with epilepsy. A UK faculty team delivers a 3-day launch programme in-country to faculty teams recruited locally, who commit to delivering a minimum of one course per year for 5-years. The purpose of a launch event is to train the local team to deliver courses without reliance on UK faculty members. Roll-out is achieved through a healthcare partnership with the national paediatric or epilepsy organisation.
The purpose of the International Education Manager is to project-manage ‘launches’ and provide additional support to further develop International Education at the BPNA. You will work closely with colleagues and volunteers both in the UK and internationally to plan, problem-solve and to monitor progress against objectives. You will be expected to develop strong project plans and budgets and to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget. The role will involve travel to launch sites in order to run the launches and train local administrators. You will support the ongoing development of the international PET Programme, including managing the travel of 18 international Country Leads to the UK in March 2027. You will also provide continual excellent stewardship to international faculty both established and new. We are looking for an experienced international development professional, who also has events and project-management experience. You will need to be flexible, organised, have meticulous attention to detail, be able to work to tight deadlines and be comfortable working in a global team with colleagues across different time zones.
We care about what we do. Diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships are very important.
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the International Education Manager is to successfully deliver international PET launches and rollouts and support the on-going delivery and development of the international PET programme. This role will:
· Project manage upcoming PET launches for the Caribbean and El Salvador/ Honduras.
· Travel to launch sites to manage launch events and to train local administrators to run PET courses.
· Manage project budgets and collate data for project reporting.
· Support the Director of Education to deliver the launch application process, monitoring incoming applications and queries.
· Support the overall delivery and development of the international PET programme.
· Maintain the quality and standards of PET, supporting others to do the same.
CORE DUTIES
1. Project manage PET launches ensuring that all activities are delivered on time and within budget.
2. Keep up to date with FCDO, news and local advice, produce travel risk assessments, and advise Director of Education and Executive Director on highlighted risks.
3. Work with Country Leads to set budgets for launches, manage expenditure and reconcile finances post-launch.
4. Work alongside the Director of Education, Education Content Co-Ordinator and International Programmes Assistant to support the delivery of the PET123 Update. Manage the travel of international attendees.
5. Develop relationships and Memoranda of Understanding with launch partners.
6. Carry out due diligence on new partners.
7. Working alongside colleagues across the Education department, ensure all course resources are consistent and maintain the quality standards for PET. Furthermore, support international partners to ensure easy access to the resources they need to run courses, including facilitating the translation of materials.
8. Contribute to quarterly Trustees’ reports on international short course activity and to the BPNA’s annual report.
9. Assist the Director of Education with launch information and data for fundraising proposals and reports as required.
10. Support BPNA’s annual conference as required.
11. Assist with other tasks as requested by the Director of Education, Executive Director or Trustees.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Supervision of others
No direct supervision of others but will matrix-manage the International Programme Assistant on any tasks that require their support.
Supervision and support from your line manager and trustees
Your line manager will be the Director of Education. Your priorities and targets are set according to the BPNA Operational Plan and the International Education Strategy and monitored by your line manager.
COMMUNICATION
You will be in contact with both internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels, including some for whom English will not be their first language. You should be able to adapt your communication style to the audience, ensuring the clear and comprehensive communication of logistical details.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
· Ordering responsibility within defined BPNA procedures.
· Setting budgets for PET launches and ensuring expenditure is in line.
· Provide Expense reports to funders as required.
TO APPLY
Apply via CharityJobs with your C.V and cover letter
Closing date: 29 May 2026 at 21.00
Interviews are intended to be held at our London office for Wednesday 10 June 2026 (please keep available) and we will inform successful interview candidates by 4 June 2026. Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date in person in your application.
Aimed start date of this role will be as soon as possible.
References will only be taken once your explicit permission has been given and after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
To create a world where every child and young person with a neurological condition can access the care and support they


