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Are you a detail-driven finance professional with the skill for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, you’ll be at the heart of our finance department—overseeing everything from general ledger accuracy and treasury management to accounts payable/receivable and VAT returns. You’ll help maintain high standards of professional competence, support internal and external audits, and lead on monthly controls and reconciliations.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversight of the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
- Responsibility for the monthly control oversight, including internal controls, prompt reconciliations of control accounts, separation of duties, and compliance with proscribed systems of authorisation. This includes the management of existing finance processes and associated process maps and policies.
- Assist in the preparation of annual accounts, in compliance with the SORP and relevant GAAP. Liaison with external and internal auditors
- Lead in preparation of the daily cash flow forecast, and preparation of monthly reconciliations between forecast and actual
- Oversee the Purchase Ledger Manager including oversight of the purchase ledger function, ensuring the ledger is kept clean and at an acceptable level, and maintaining the sub ledgers within purchase ledger
- Oversight of the sales ledger function working with the Billings & Contracts Officer.
- Oversee the Fundraising Finance Lead role, ensuring accuracy of reconciliations between Fundraising and Finance
- Oversight of the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring its accuracy
- Submission of the quarterly VAT returns
- Management of the Charity’s Bank Accounts and Corporate Cards
- A leading role in ongoing development to the Finance systems to drive efficiencies
- Cover for the Head of Financial Operations when necessary
- Ad hoc projects as required by the Head of Financial Operations
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid with base in Fareham, Hampshire or Sidcup, Kent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £45,619 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 14th September
Planned interviews: Tuesday 23rd September in person in Fareham, Hampshire (subject to any changes)
Are you a passionate fundraising leader, driven by supporting others to create an inclusive society? At Avenues, and our subsidiary Autism Hampshire, we support autistic people, those with learning disabilities and complex needs to live full, meaningful lives.
Following a period of growth, we are now looking for an experienced Fundraising and Communications Manager to lead our newly formed fundraising and communications team and function. The new role will shape the future of our fundraising strategy and be the external voice of Avenues and Autism Hampshire. This is your opportunity to take the lead in a high-impact, purpose-driven leadership role, where your ideas, energy, and expertise will amplify our message and fuel our mission.
You’ll be the driving force behind Avenues’ brand, communications, and fundraising. You’ll develop and deliver creative campaigns, manage stakeholder engagement, and tell the stories that inspire people to support our work.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising, communications or marketing,
- Exceptional written, verbal, and digital storytelling skills
- A strong record of delivering campaigns and managing budgets
- Confident leadership and relationship-building abilities
- A creative mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude
- Passion for the charity sector, ideally with experience in health or social care.
For full details, check out the role profile.
Why Avenues?
You’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is tangible.
We offer flexible working, meaningful perks that value your time, energy and wellbeing, and the chance to be part of something that truly changes lives.
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful communications and fundraising that transforms lives, we want to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.
Ready to find out more? For an informal chat about the role, contact our recruitment team today or apply now and we will be in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a talented HR professional with an interest in international development and global affairs?
Do you want to work with one of the largest and most innovative NGOs in the world, one which is was born in, and is led from, the Global South?
Part of the global BRAC family, BRAC Europe is looking for an experienced HR business partner to join our team of approx. 20 staff as we embark on a new growth strategy in Europe.
This newly created role will be responsible for all aspects of HR, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations.
The role will suit a self-starter who is as equally at home handling strategic issues such as compensation and benefits or organisational culture, for example, as they are managing the details of, say, a recruitment process or ensuring our HR policies remain legally compliant.
Please note this role is being offered on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an exceptional relationship fundraiser who thrives on delivering impact to lead high-value fundraising at PDSA.
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We deliver over 2 million treatments every year and handle over 300 emergencies every day. In fact, we treat more pets than all other UK vet charities combined.
We have ambitious plans ahead and philanthropy will play a vital role in ensuring we can expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this, we need passionate and creative individuals who are ready to deliver change and ensure that all our supporters have a rewarding experience with our Charity.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us.
As a Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Lead, manage and develop a talented team, guiding them through the full employee life cycle.
- Create and deliver fundraising strategies to grow income from high-value donors, trusts, and philanthropic partners.
- Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and legacy pledgers to secure long-term support.
- Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, delivering exceptional stewardship and tailored engagement.
- Oversee prospect research, pipeline management, and due diligence processes for all of high-value.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align philanthropic objectives with organisational priorities and campaigns.
- Represent PDSA at high-profile events and networking opportunities, enhancing our visibility and reputation.
- Use insights and analysis to refine strategies, maximise impact, and ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will be a passionate and results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value partnerships. With deep knowledge of philanthropy, you excel at building strong relationships and delivering impact.
We’re seeking someone with:
- Expertise in philanthropic giving.
- Proven success in securing and managing six and seven figure partnerships.
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with senior staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Expertise in creating compelling donor proposals and impact reports.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Analytical skills to assess and improve fundraising performance.
- Knowledge of CRM systems for donor management.
At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:
- 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year.
- Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
- Special days off – including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself.
- Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%.
- Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support.
- Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Events & Fundraising Manager will work at the heart of our public events programme, helping to organise fundraising walks and other events across London and the South East, and raising funds to support the provision of free legal advice. Our events include the London Legal Walk -- an annual event which raises over £1 million each year -- regional Legal Walk events, and other fundraising events such as the Great Legal Quiz and the Great Legal Bake. LLST also purchases places for third party events such as the London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, and Big Half. We also raise money through individual and corporate donations.
The Events & Fundraising Manager's principal role is to manage these events and promote our fundraising in support of free legal advice charities in London and the South East. Your main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Organising events
- Establishing and managing partnerships
- Managing staff and volunteers
- Marketing and communications
We are looking for a candidate with demonstratable and relevant experience working at a senior level in mass participation and third-party challenge events. The person will be organised with experience managing projects, budgets, partnerships with funders and key stakeholders, suppliers, volunteers and staff.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for a more information about LLST and a full job description.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the Charity Job website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Join MAP and help deliver exceptional care for our supporters.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. We deliver life-saving medical care and strengthen health systems for those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Supporter Care Manager to lead our Supporter Care team. You’ll oversee our supporter care operations, ensuring every donor, fundraiser, and campaigner receives outstanding, empathetic service. You’ll also champion the voice of our supporters across MAP, ensuring their experiences shape our work.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire our Supporter Care team (3 direct reports), fostering a supportive, high-performing environment.
- Oversee income and data processing, enquiry handling, and complaint management.
- Drive continuous improvements in systems, processes, and supporter experience.
- Monitor KPIs, report on performance, and implement service enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Fundraising Code, and other relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with teams across MAP to deliver supporter-focused solutions.
About You
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience leadership in a customer or supporter care function, ideally in a charity setting.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
- Experience improving processes and meeting/exceeding service level agreements.
- Good understanding of compliance in a supporter care context (GDPR, the Fundraising Code, Direct Debits, Gift Aid).
- CRM experience (Microsoft Dynamics desirable).
Why work with us?
At MAP, you’ll join a locally-led, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference for the health and dignity of Palestinians. We offer a supportive team culture, opportunities for development, and the chance to play a key role in strengthening relationships with tens of thousands of people committed to our mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporter Experience and Relationship Management
- Lead MAP’s Supporter Care team to deliver a high-quality, empathetic and efficient
service that underpins all income generating and engagement activities.
- Ensure consistent, engaging and supporter-centric communications across all channels
(written, verbal and digital), supporting the team to continually improve interactions with
supporters.
- Be responsible for translating complex organisational and campaign information into
clear and actionable briefs, messaging, scripts and training resources for the team.
- Be an internal advocate for MAP’s supporters, ensuring their voices and experiences are
heard across MAP’s teams.
Team Leadership and Development
- Inspire, coach and develop the Supporter Care team – creating a psychologically safe
environment where the team can do their best work, learn and collaborate.
- Line manage the Supporter Care and Database Assistants – set clear objectives and
provide ongoing feedback, ensuring professional growth, satisfaction in their roles and
supporting their wellbeing.
- Proactively manage workloads, resources, and wellbeing within the team to deliver highquality service across varying activity and enquiry levels.
- Support the team in handling complex enquiries and complaints, leading by example in
delivering exceptional supporter care and acting as the first point of escalation.
Processes, reporting and systems improvement
- Be responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of supporter care
operations, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met and ensuring that MAP has great
interactions with every supporter who emails, calls or writes to us.
- Regularly review, monitor and report on KPIs, including the speed and quality of
interactions. Identify trends, opportunities and risks and be responsible for
implementing timely and appropriate adjustments where necessary.
- Be responsible for submitting complaint and feedback reports and information for
quarterly reporting to the SMT and board.
- Presenting quarterly reports more widely across MAP and proactively share feedback,
complaints and compliments with relevant colleagues.
- Adopt a culture of continuous improvement, leading and supporting the team to
develop processes to better meet SLAs and supporter needs.
- Maintain a working knowledge of MAP’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and be able to
troubleshoot non-technical issues and provide a high level of support and training to the team. Cross-organisational collaboration
- Work collaboratively to develop and deliver the supporter care programme, ensuring it is
relevant, supporter-led and inspiring – with a key focus on deepening engagement with the cause, providing ease of interaction and supporter complaint management.
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders to deliver cross-organisational objectives and supporter-focused solutions within agreed timelines.
- Collaborate on the development of FAQs and supporter messaging, highlighting supporter queries and concerns and collaborating with colleagues to develop appropriate and accurate responses.
- Manage relationships with relevant external stakeholders including MAPs fulfilment house, donation platform provider
Compliance and risk management
- Ensure MAP’s supporter care activities, and those of third-party suppliers, fully comply with relevant legislation and standards, including GDPR/ Data Protection, PECR, PCIDSS, Gift Aid and Fundraising Codes of Practice and Direct Debit Regulations.
- Act as MAP’s operational lead for compliance in supporter care, keeping up to date with regulatory developments, sector initiatives and best practice.
- Be responsible for MAPs adherence to BACs guidelines including paperless Direct Debits.
- Maintain robust processes for risk identification and escalation, safeguarding MAP’s reputation and supporter trust.
General responsibilities
- Support the delivery of MAP’s Fundraising Operations programme as required.
- Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, or staff and MAP data.
- Stay up to date with fundraising and customer/supporter services approaches, techniques and best practice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven experience in a supporter or customer care leadership/supervisor role, with significant experience of delivering and improving customer service, including managing and prioritising conflicting strategic priorities.
- Strong leadership skills with experience of line management, coaching and developing team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of empathy and understanding. Plus the ability to adapt your communication style to different internal and external audiences.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Experience with setting and monitoring Service Level Agreements – both for internal teams and individuals as well as with external service providers.
- Experience in improving team processes and implementing service enhancements which improve experience and the meeting/exceeding of SLAs
- Good understanding of GDPR/Data Protection, safeguarding and the Fundraising Code of Practice in a supporter care context.
- Proficient in the use of CRM systems and supporter databases (experience with Microsoft Dynamics is Desirable).
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity with a humanitarian, medical or campaigning focus.
- Knowledge of payment processing and regular giving administration.
- Experience of managing third party suppliers to deliver on Service Level Agreements.
- Intermediate level experience of MS Excel.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- A passion for excellent customer service and a drive to improve supporter experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively –including relationship building, influencing, negotiating and engaging.
- A successful team leader who is able to manage and develop individuals so that they work together as a team to deliver on shared objectives.
- An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
- Ability to work independently and manage a team with minimal supervision – with a willingness to take a proactive approach in managing workload, taking accountability for tasks and balancing workload and wellbeing within your team.
- Ability to communicate complex information with confidence and clarity.
- Commitment to MAPs anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP – MAPs values are Solidarity, Integrity, Impact and Dignity.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings on occasion in the case of emergencies.
Note: we encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they don’t meet all criteria within
the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Development and Alumni Office (DARO) exists to support the University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join DARO as Donor Experience Manager, helping to shape and deliver outstanding donor journeys for multiple audiences. In this role, you’ll play a key part in deepening relationships with our donors and volunteers, ensuring that their experience of supporting beneficiaries is meaningful, personal and impactful.
You will lead on the planning and delivery of our donor experience programme, from tailored communications and impact reports to stewardship and cultivation events, campus visits and administration of our Recognition Circles. With a strong understanding of donor motivations, you’ll create experiences that reflect the transformative impact of philanthropy and build long-term engagement.
You will manage a team of two Donor Experience Officers, setting individual and team objectives while providing day-to-day support, clear direction, and opportunities for professional development. As a team leader, you’ll create a collaborative and high-performing culture, ensuring that workload is prioritised and balanced, deadlines are met, and work is consistently delivered to a high standard. This role sits in the Fundraising team within the Development and Alumni Relations Office.
Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Charitable and Corporate Partnerships (Trusts and Foundations), Communications, Events, Data and Supporter Insight and Campaign Management, as well as academics and Professional Services colleagues across the University, you’ll ensure a joined-up approach that puts donors at the heart of our work. You’ll also support the engagement and recognition of volunteers, including bespoke activity for our Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme members.
We’re looking for a creative and collaborative individual with experience in donor or stakeholder engagement, event delivery, and writing for impact. You’ll bring a strategic mindset, excellent relationship management skills, and a genuine passion for enhancing the donor experience at a leading university.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.
World-class research and outstanding global education





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At Imago Community, we believe in creating change together and we’re looking for a creative, confident, and people-focused Fundraising Manager to help us grow our income and inspire more people to support our work. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team who share ideas and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to make a positive impact.
In this varied and exciting role, you’ll take the lead on developing and delivering imaginative fundraising initiatives, events, and campaigns, both in-person and online. You’ll connect with new supporters and nurture existing relationships, building a community of people who are passionate about making a difference.
From planning engaging events and writing compelling funding applications, to exploring new digital opportunities and telling stories that inspire, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Imago can continue to deliver vital services.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- a natural relationship-builder – confident, engaging, and comfortable making the ask for support
- experienced in fundraising or a related field like charity communications, marketing or event and project management
- creative, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- skilled at telling stories that demonstrate impact and turning great ideas into successful fundraising initiatives
- motivated to achieve results while working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
You’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT abilities, and a commitment to compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR. The role is based at our head office in Tunbridge Wells (moving to Lamberhurst in 2026). A Full UK Driver’s Licence and access to a car are essential as you will visit our other offices, activities and events.
If you’re excited by the idea of inspiring generosity, building lasting connections, and helping us grow our impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
Imago provides support and opportunities to people, families, and communities across Kent, East Sussex, Medway and South London



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Job title: Development Assistant
Hours: 35 hours per week full time. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role.
Reporting to Development Manager
Salary £24,000
Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music.
It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world.
Are you an ambitious, pro-active and confident self-starter looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising and help to conserve and maintain Wells Cathedral for future generations?
Would you like to bring your exceptional administration skills to an important place of worship and a world renowned heritage organisation?
The Development Assistant is an essential part of the Cathedral’s fundraising function and provides important support to the team, streamlining processes, acting as a first point of contact and managing the fundraising database for the organisation.
As Development Assistant you will:
· Have fantastic communication skills and excellent customer service as the first point of contact for all enquiries and managing the Fundraising inbox.
· Enhance the development team through robust administration processes and providing essential administrative support across all income streams, including administering the Cathedral’s Planned Giving scheme.
· Work with the Finance team to efficiently manage payment processes and administration and ensure timely acknowledgement of gifts.
· Support excellent donor engagement and stewardship through thank you letters, mailings, creation of literature and event co-ordination and support.
· Assist collating information and co-ordinating regular supporter communications across different channels to inspire people and demonstrate the impact of support.
· Deepen supporter relationships through accurately recording all income and activities on the Cathedral’s CRM system. Maximise the effectiveness of the CRM and keeping records up to date. (We are currently reviewing our systems, and this role will be instrumental in supporting implementation of any new systems.)
· Assist in the preparation and analysis of data and reports for use by the wider team to support future plans and activity.
· Amplify the prospecting work of the team by undertaking preliminary research and preparing briefing materials, in consultation with members of the team.
· Showcase the work of the Cathedral through supporting event organisation.
· Be keen to develop your fundraising skills and undertake relevant training and skills development to keep up to date with the changing requirements of the role.
· Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required.
We would like to hear from you if you:
· Have enhanced the work of a team by providing excellent administrative support.
· Are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact on an important heritage organisation.
· Are keen to expand or develop your fundraising experience. Previous fundraising experience is not essential for this role. We welcome applicants with enthusiasm and a willingness to develop your skills in an exciting and supportive environment.
· Enjoy building relationships with people and offering exceptional customer service.
· Have experience of using a CRM or a similar database system and can process data accurately and efficiently and in line with all appropriate regulatory requirements.
· Realise the importance of accurate record keeping and have excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills.
· Enjoy connecting with people and inspiring them through strong written and verbal communication skills
· Enjoy a varied workload and can meet deadlines and prioritise.
· Have a positive and creative approach, with experience working collaboratively.
The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you.
To apply, please fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on the Vacancies section of Wells Cathedral's website and return them to the HR Manager.
In return we offer:
· 6.6 weeks of annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
· A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café.
· Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills.
· Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:
Age Employee Employer
<50 3% 5%
50–55 4% 8%
>55 5% 10%
· Parking spaces are available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.
· All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.
The appointment will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check. A probationary period of 6 months will apply to this post.
Timetable
Closing date: 7 September 2025
Interviews: 24 September 2025
Thanks to funding received from Building Communities Trust Invest Local Programme, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are currently looking for a dynamic person to support community action within the community of Cefn Golau. This role will require you to support the delivery of projects and programmes of work identified in the Cefn Golau Driving Change Plan working with the Building Communities Trust Invest Local Officer, Cefn Golau Together, residents, volunteers, groups, stakeholders and partners. The role will be to manage and develop a community venue with the aim of sustaining community activities and services beyond the Invest Local funding. You will also work with partner organisations to address any gaps in provision identified with the local community.
To secure this great opportunity you will have: excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across all sectors, a demonstrated ability to overcome challenges, excellent organisational skills a strong track record in community development as well as an understanding of delivering against a development plan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Extra Care Registered Manager to provide person-centered care and support to our services users within a recently developed, brand new extra care scheme based in Hattersley, Tameside.
In this role, you will oversee the operational management of a 91-apartment service, supported by a Deputy Project Manager and Senior Support Workers, providing the highest standards of care to over-55 year olds in an independent living setting. The apartments comprise of one and two bedrooms, featuring onsite amenities and the service offers 24-hour care that is tailored to individual needs.
You will register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to become the accountable based lead.
Working in collaboration with the housing provider, stakeholders and local health and social care services, you will ensure that the highest standards of care and support are provided. You will ensure that the service empowers clients and meets their needs and preferences. You will work in conjunction with service users’ families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. The ability to work in an empathetic and holistic way in order to maintain orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. You will be responsible for the oversight of all four services.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access employment, education, and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you will bring to both the role and to the lives of the people, we support. You must be willing to work occasional shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.
Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential. Your approach will be warm, person centered, and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.
Vacancy Reference Number: 87354
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





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The challenge should you choose to accept it......
We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be too. Stewarding great relationships and inspiring people to choose The Hospice of St Francis for their committed charitable giving is absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is now and for the future. You could be part of that.
With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979, we have cared for and supported over 30,000 local people. We have a dedicated and generous supporter base, customers, donors, adventurers, fundraisers and volunteers
Today our free care supports up to 2,000 local people every year, in Herts and Bucks.
We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.
So where do you come in?
People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.
We are looking for a new Development Officer – someone who brings a passion for hospice care and wants to play a part of driving forward relationship-based fundraising at The Hospice of St Francis.
This is an exciting role for someone who is ambitious about developing new fundraising opportunities and wants to play an important role in growing income at the Hospice.
The opportunity......
You will play a central role in growing income across the Hospice and driving forward new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising.
With a focus on Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations you will personally identify, develop and manage relationships, with a focus on £5-25k+ opportunities.
You will develop a new approach for managing and fundraising from small trusts and have the opportunity to learn and grow through working with the AD for Development on larger opportunities.
You’ll bring creativity and a results-oriented outlook, contributing to the wider success of fundraising at the Hospice.
The must haves.....
- Fundraising Success: At least three years’ experience operating in a Trusts and Foundations role (or relevant transferable skills) and a track record of personally securing and stewarding five figure gifts
- Proposition development: Creative in outlook and with experience of developing donor-centric proposals and reports
- Portfolio management: Knowledgeable in developing and managing a portfolio, and key prospect management tools and systems
- Data management: Experienced CRM user and with working knowledge of Data Protection Laws
The it would be nice to have:
- Institutional Funding or Major Gifts experience: Experience of fundraising from institutions or major donors
- Line management: Of staff or volunteers
- Event management: Experience of running stewardship and cultivation events
- Hospice fundraising: Experience of fundraising in a Hospice setting
- Qualification: A relevant fundraising qualification, from CIOF or other
You know it makes sense.....
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
- On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro
- You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
- Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.





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Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be agreed between Monday–Thursday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £50,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)
About the Role:
As Development Director, you’ll lead Baytree’s fundraising, communications, and corporate engagement—driving income and influence making it possible for even more girls and women to achieve their potential. You’ll report to the CEO and play a key role on the Senior Management Team, shaping strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.
This is a dynamic and outward-facing role for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, partnership-building, and social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising Leadership: Deliver a diverse income strategy across trusts, corporates, major donors, digital campaigns, and events.
- Communications: Shape Baytree’s voice and tell bold, data-driven stories that resonate with stakeholders.
- Corporate Engagement: Build long-term partnerships that align with Baytree’s mission and add real value.
- Team Development: Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, performance reviews, and risk management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in fundraising and income generation
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic mindset with experience in team leadership
- Ability to align fundraising with programme needs and impact
- Commitment to Baytree’s mission and values
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London




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Are you ready to lead with purpose and heart?
As a Registered Manager at Catholic Care, you’ll have the chance to guide a dedicated team, empower adults with additional needs to live life on their terms, and shape services that truly make a difference. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to inspire, innovate, and be part of a values-driven charity where every day brings new ways to create hope, dignity, and brighter futures.
Our Vision
We believe every adult with additional needs deserves the right support to live life on their terms — to pursue their aspirations, feel valued, and be active, included members of their community. We are committed to creating opportunities for people to connect, contribute, and thrive through friendships, relationships, volunteering, employment, and community life. When we work together with purpose, compassion, and creativity, we unlock potential and create a world where everyone belongs.
Overview of Role
We empower adults with learning disabilities every day, ensuring they enjoy a high-quality life and that both they and our staff feel valued every step of the way.
If you’re driven by a vision of inclusive and compassionate support, this is your opportunity to shine.
This is more than just a role — it’s a chance to lead and innovate within a team dedicated to transforming lives. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering person-centred support, nurturing a proactive culture that meets CQC standards and inspires excellence.
We’d love to hear from you if you have a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements, great leadership skills, and proven experience in successfully running a service within the social care sector.
As a Registered Manager, you will provide clear direction, management, and supervision to a dedicated staff team. Leading with passion and enthusiasm, you will promote positive outcomes for people with additional needs, bringing a flexible and proactive approach.
Alongside delivering outstanding support, you will ensure the service meets all health and safety requirements, fulfils statutory obligations, and operates in a financially sustainable way. You will also oversee recruitment, training, development, and performance management for your team.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop as part of the management team at Catholic Care, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A recognised social care qualification
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent (as required for registration)
- Substantial experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity in a care environment
Why Join Catholic Care?
At Catholic Care, your work doesn’t just fill a role — it shapes lives. Every day is an opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and compassion to people facing life’s challenges, and to be part of a community that truly cares. Here, your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters, and your contribution has lasting impact. This is a place where you don’t just work for people — you work with them, building brighter futures together and creating a more caring and connected world.
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (full time)
- Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years of service
- Comprehensive Induction Programme with ongoing learning and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Regular supervision
- Regular performance and development meetings to support your ongoing development
- Investors in People and Mindful Employer recognition
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Insurance Cover
- Sickness Pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
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Location: Flexible / Remote (UK-based), travel required
Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time
About Us
We are building something unprecedented.
The Waqf Fund for Muslim Education is a groundbreaking new initiative with a bold vision: to establish the best schools, with the best teachers, providing the best education, producing the next generation of exceptional leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and public servants.
Rooted in the Islamic tradition of Waqf (endowment), this fund will be a perpetual source of investment into the education and future of our children, empowering them to serve humanity with excellence, integrity, and purpose.
This is not just a fundraising role. This is your opportunity to help lay the foundation of an educational legacy that will echo for generations to come
The Role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be the driving force behind developing, launching, and delivering a dynamic fundraising strategy to secure significant and sustainable support for the Waqf Fund.
Your role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery from engaging high-net-worth donors and institutional funders, to inspiring grassroots giving from communities who believe in the transformative power of education.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Planning – Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the Fund’s mission and values.
- Major Donor Engagement – Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value donors and partners, building long-term, trust-based relationships.
- Community Fundraising – Mobilise grassroots support across the UK Muslim community, creating campaigns that inspire giving at every level.
- Institutional Funding – Explore and secure grants, sponsorships, and partnerships from trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
- Events & Campaigns – Design and deliver fundraising events, both in-person and digital, that engage and inspire.
- Waqf Awareness – Champion and educate donors on the concept of Waqf as a sustainable, faith-driven model for impact.
- Impact Reporting – Work with the leadership team to demonstrate the difference donor support is making, through compelling storytelling and data.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a rare combination of heart and hustle. You will:
- Have a proven track record in fundraising, business development, or sales, ideally in the charity or education sector.
- Understand the values and motivations of Muslim donors, with sensitivity to cultural and faith contexts.
- Be a confident communicator, able to inspire at a boardroom table and from the mosque pulpit.
- Have experience in building a fundraising function from scratch (preferred but not essential).
- Be highly organised, results-driven, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
- Share our vision for transforming education and believe deeply in the power of giving for lasting change.
What We Offer
- A chance to be part of a historic, first-of-its-kind initiative in Muslim education.
- The opportunity to shape and grow a pioneering fundraising programme from the ground up.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, mission-driven team.
- A role where your work will leave a lasting legacy for generations.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your passion for this role and how your experience aligns with our vision.