Digital fundraising officer jobs

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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We are recruiting for a

Head of Fundraising and Communications

Part-time (22.2 hours per week)

Canterbury

Hybrid working arrangement available

Permanent Contract

to join the bemix team.

We are looking for a skilled and principled leader to help grow our impact and influence — while staying deeply rooted in our EPIC values. As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will shape and lead our approach to ethical fundraising, inclusive communications, and brand stewardship. You will help ensure that our voice is clear, courageous, and reflective of the people we work alongside — building support and community around our work, and generating the income we need to thrive.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will hold a key leadership role at the heart of bemix. You will build and deliver a fundraising strategy that grows our income while protecting our integrity; lead inclusive, accessible communications that amplify marginalised voices; and nurture a brand that reflects our commitment to social justice and inclusion. You will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees — helping to tell the story of our work, build strong relationships, and secure support for the future.

At the core of bemix is a belief that “every single person is valued as an individual.” This belief underpins everything we do — and we’re looking for someone who shares this commitment and can help us bring it to life in our public voice. You’ll be joining a creative, thoughtful and determined team, and playing a key role in a movement for inclusion that is shaped and led by people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

Main aim: The Head of Fundraising and Communications is responsible for developing and delivering a coherent, values-aligned fundraising and communications strategy that supports bemix’s mission, values and long-term sustainability. This includes growing diverse income streams, strengthening public and stakeholder engagement, ensuring consistent, accessible and inclusive representation of our work, and embedding strong internal communications and messaging across the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder also plays a critical role in organisational planning, culture, reputation and long-term development.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week to be worked flexibly as agreed with your Line Manager. 

Start Date: As soon as the safer recruitment process allows. 

Location: The role offers hybrid working, combining remote and office-based work. The post holder is expected to work from a bemix office for a minimum of two days each week with regular travel to other bemix locations across Kent as required. Your office will be based at the Canterbury Innovation Centre, University of Kent site. With access to great facilities, including free parking, cafe, reliable local transport connections and lovely outside spaces to explore on breaks/lunch/walking supervision. Flexibility in working hours and location may be available, by agreement, to support wellbeing and work-life balance in line with our organisational values.

Duration: Permanent Contract

Salary and benefits: £50,000 per annum, pro rata + generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays + Contributory Pension Scheme (5% of pay)

We seek individuals who view their work as a vocation and are committed to social change, particularly in achieving equality for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. At bemix, we recruit those passionate about making a difference.

If you have…

• A proven experience of fundraising and/or communications work in a values-led organisation.

• A strong track record of securing income from a range of sources, including trusts/foundations, individual giving and/or legacy giving.

• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and campaigns that are ethical, inclusive and effective

• The ability to produce engaging, accessible communications and marketing materials.

• Experience of working alongside people with lived experience in the co-design or co-production of fundraising or communications activity.

...we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please download a copy of the Job Pack and fill out our online application form on our website.               

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday, 3rd November 2025. 

Interviews will take place between the 10th and 12th November 2025.

We will contact everyone by the end of the day on: Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

No agency contact please. You will be required to declare all past convictions, whether spent or not, as this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1984. You will also be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people with disability, neurodiversity and/or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Every two hours, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury in the UK. Aspire is a national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live independent, fulfilled lives. We work alongside spinally injured people from the moment of injury, through rehabilitation and beyond, creating opportunity, choice and independence.

We receive very limited statutory funding, therefore almost everything we do is powered by the generosity of our supporters. That’s why fundraising is at the heart of our mission. Every pound raised changes lives: providing accessible housing, adaptive technology, specialist advice, and innovative rehabilitation support that helps people achieve their full potential.

This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment in Aspire’s journey. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Fundraising to lead, grow, and transform our income-generation strategy. You’ll bring creativity, commercial acumen, and passion for our cause — shaping a sustainable, multi-channel fundraising portfolio that delivers significant growth over the next five years.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the autonomy and support to innovate — from building valuable corporate partnerships and maximising legacy giving, to developing compelling digital campaigns and unforgettable events. Most importantly, you’ll ensure that every supporter feels part of Aspire’s story.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job. Please note, we will not accept AI-generated letters.

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Title:Corporate Fundraising Manager

Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager 

Location: Hybrid, working from home and our office based in West London

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch break

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card

Closing Date: 31st October 2025. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Job Summary 

Working with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role supports high-value corporate partnerships through engagement, stewardship, and identifying new opportunities aligned with the charity’s goals. This newly established role in the income team reflects the growth of MHI’s partnerships and offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious corporate fundraiser with a passion for digital mental health. MHI is at a pivotal point in its development, having experienced significant growth since launching in 2017. Over the past 18 months, a primary focus has been on cultivating several major partners to support our core services (Shout and The Mix) and the development of three new digital mental health products. We are now looking to focus on these key partners, while expanding our portfolio of new opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support with high value corporate partnerships, including the delivery of employee engagement activities and communications, fundraising events and challenges
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship and identifying and maximising opportunities for wider engagement
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to steward and engage partners and prospects, including thought leadership, communications, events, volunteering and fundraising activities
• Support with business development, utilising Salesforce, Pearlfinders and LinkedIn to identify and track opportunities
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager to create proposals, offers and presentations for new and existing partners
• Manage team administration, including merchandise orders
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships, keeping key contacts updated and ensuring partnership renewals
• Work with Commissioned Partnerships and Trust and Foundations colleagues to identify cross and upsell opportunities
• Work with the Public Fundraising team to promote challenge events and identify opportunities for our corporate partners
• Collaborate with internal teams - including Public Fundraising, Commissioned Partnerships, Trusts and Foundations, Data Insights, Clinical, Marketing, Volunteer, and Finance - to coordinate engagement, insights, assets, and timely communications.
• Build relationships with new potential corporate prospects for 2025 to 2028 income opportunities.
• Build relationships with counterparts of other third sector charitable organisations who MHI may work closely with for partnership opportunities.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with and contributing to the development of best practice in ways of working
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care
• At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equalities and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for all.
• To actively participate in regular team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the MHI activities.
• Willingness to work flexibly in approach to work and/or work time requirements.
• A commitment to personal development around working requirements which will include attending training courses.

Person Specification

Essential

• 3+ years working with corporate partners, including building at least one new large corporate partnership
• 3+ years experience of working on community fundraising projects with the charity or through a corporate partner
• Experience of being highly organised, managing multifaceted partnerships in a charity setting, covering multiple projects and teams, and including reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with varying audiences, including corporate partners
• A strong interest in mental health and in data and technology, and an understanding of corporate partnership opportunities for the sector

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce or equivalent CRM.
• Experience of both face to face and virtual stakeholder meetings with high value corporate funders
• Experience of building employee and/or community fundraising events and opportunities

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. 

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

You Make It Fundraising Manager (Part-time, 4 days a week)

Are you a dynamic fundraising/ sales professional with a passion for social impact? Ready to leverage your skills to empower young women and create lasting change? Join our small, dedicated team and work closely with our Founder CEO to build meaningful partnerships that truly make a difference.

This isn't just about growth; it's about growing our capacity to transform lives. You'll secure vital brand collaborations, generate income, and create invaluable mentorships and work experiences that directly benefit our programme participants.

If you have a proven track record in strategic partnership creation and maintenance, sales and business development, with a knack and thirst for hitting financial targets, ideally for social impact causes, we want to hear from you! Bring your exceptional relationship-building skills, creative mindset, and passion for justice to a role where your work truly matters in a world that can feel and is unfair to so many.

We offer a wonderful work-life balance (part-time, hybrid, flex time), accelerated growth opportunities, invested professional development, and a strong well-being focus (therapy/wellness allowance).

Ready to ignite your purpose? Then email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@you-make-it-org. While the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 05th November, interviews will be rolling as and when we receive relevant applications - please note we're eager to welcome the new post holder by 01st of December if not sooner

Fundraising Coordinator

Bexley Deaf Centre (BDC) is a small and dynamic, well-established charity which has been serving the borough since 1994. Our work is focussed exclusively on supporting people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation; we are about to launch an ambitious new 5-year strategy (supported by our fundraising strategy) and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide. 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Fundraising Coordinator who can lead on our fundraising initiatives, support with the development of new projects and organisational change to facilitate the growth of our services.

This exciting fundraising role will include:

·       Assisting with developing and implementing fundraising strategies to enable us to diversify our funding streams

· Identify and evaluate opportunities for new projects, developing proposals, establishing timelines and budgets

· Work closely with the senior leadership team to identify areas for growth and increasing capacity

· Support the growth of the organisation and change required to deliver our fundraising strategy 

Experience of working with Deaf people or knowledge of the Deaf community would be an advantage but not essential.

Employee benefits:

• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual leave of 5.6 weeks per year, additional time off at Christmas plus some public bank holidays
• Flexible approach to working arrangements 
• All staff are encouraged and supported to engage with further training and CPD opportunities
• Health and wellbeing - access to employee assistance programme
• Discounts at local shops and restaurants (through Blue Light Card)

For futher information and the full person specification, please refer to the attachment below

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Connect: North Korea is a fast-growing charity supporting North Korean escapees to build new lives after experiences of systemic discrimination, poverty, and trauma.

Our organisational income has grown consistently year on year since we registered in 2018. We now have a series of multi-year grants in place ensuring that 42% of our income for 2026 is already secured. We are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead and deliver income generation as we scale our work in the UK and globally.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO and across programme teams to map out our annual fundraising plan, craft compelling cases for support, develop funder relationships, with an aim to securing our funding base year on year. 

Position: Head of Fundraising

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Based at: Our offices in New Malden KT3 with some remote/home working. We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent. Part-time (3 days a week). Flexible hours/days possible.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE + 5% eligible pension 

Benefits: 28 days holidays exclusive of public holidays pro-rata. We also offer 2 additional days on top of this – 1 recharge day where the whole charity closes and 1 day in the week of a staff member’s birthday.

Role objective

Lead our efforts to grow and diversify CNK’s income across individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising. Diversity our income base by increasing our unrestricted income, ensure organisational sustainability by securing multi-year grants and growing individual and corporate donations and grow our annual income by identifying and building relationships with new donor

About you:

Are you passionate about helping others, interested in working with the North Korean community and excited about using your expertise in fundraising to increase our impact? We are looking for a very special candidate to join our small team: a person who knows what success looks like and the steps that need to be taken to get there. A person who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in, but most of all, a person who can build relationships - with our team members, our community, our donors and drive through positive change for the benefit of all.

General duties and responsibilities will be:

Work closely with Chief Executive to:

• Develop our annual organisational fundraising strategy and fundraising action plan;
• Draft fundraising targets and KPIs based on current income levels and our delivery plans for 2026;
• Lead and coordinate all CNK fundraising activity from Trusts and Foundations, corporates and individual supporters;
• Build relationships with major donors, corporates, charitable Trusts and Foundations and other institutional funders;
• Ensure all fundraising meets the Code of Fundraising Practice, safeguarding standards, GDPR compliant and CNK’s values; and
• Report quarterly on fundraising progress to Chief Executive and Board of Trustees

To apply:

Please send CVs and cover letters addressed to Michael Glendinning. Applications are rolling until we find the right candidate.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.

Are you an imaginative and inspirational team player with a passion for engaging and effective fundraising and an interest in the arts? As Development Manager for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall you will take the lead role in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy and growing our charitable income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship.

A natural people person and confident communicator you will build relationships with key funding partners and donors to identify the most impactful fundraising opportunities and maximise returns.

You will collaborate with departments across the organisation to understand their fundraising needs crafting creative and compelling propositions that support our vision: ensuring everyone in our communities experiences the transformational power of the performing arts. 

Working closely with the Leadership Team, with responsibility for two Development Officers, you will: 

Fundraising Management and Development

• Review the fundraising strategy to achieve the agreed annual fundraising targets;
•  Act as a lead ambassador for fundraising across the organisation;
•  Engage key funding partners and donors to build long-term relationships;
• Identify/manage fundraising campaigns, creating impactful storytelling for supporter engagement;
• Lead high-value fundraising bids nurturing relationships to ensure the best outcomes. 

Individual Giving

• Develop and manage the individual giving schemes and major donor fundraising in support of cultural programmes;
• Implement a legacy giving scheme, working across departments to create support material and identify communication channels;
• Collaborate with the Director and Board to build a major donor pipeline;
• Grow the donor base and average gift size through communications, events, and stewardship;
• Liaise with the Development Officer, Marketing and Box Office, Director and Programming team, and Learning & Engagement to effectively promote and manage individual giving and supporters;
• Maximise Gift Aid income and promote tax-effective giving.

Trusts & Foundations

• Develop and manage PTCH’s Trusts & Foundations pipeline for cultural programming and Learning & Engagement projects;
•  Research/identify a wide range of income sources to increase the number of funders and grant size;
• Oversee the database, maintaining accurate records to plan and prioritise funding applications;
• Work with the Director, Programming,Head of Learning & Engagement and others to devise high-quality applications and cases for support;
• Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate funder reports in collaboration with relevant teams;
• Nurture relationships with Trusts & Foundations contacts. 

Corporate Sponsorship

• Review the sponsorship offering and create a pitch pack for prospective partners;
• Proactively seek company partnerships and increase sponsor numbers and fees;
• Collaborate across departments to identify projects with sponsorship potential.

Person Specification

• Experience in the charity sector, ideally in an arts or cultural environment;
• Team player;
• Outstanding communicator and persuasive storyteller;
• Enthousiastic about new fundraising opportunities and sector trends.

Essential:

• Experience in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy for a similar-sized organisation;
• Proven track record of raising at least £250,000 annually through Trusts & Foundations and individual giving;
• Thorough understanding of the arts fundraising landscape;
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and budget management skills, with the ability to motivate others and deliver against deadlines/targets;
• Experience in developing relationships with partners, major donors and individual supporters;
• Proficiency in accurate fundraising income forecasting ROI assessment.

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information. 

As the Fundraising Officer you will play a pivotal role in growing individual giving through cash and regular donors and legacy giving for a local health charity.

This post would be suitable for someone with existing experience in a fundraising or volunteering setting, regularly interacting with donors and/or customers to provide an excellent service or experience. The charity are keen to hear from candidates with an appetite to start and grow a career in the charity sector.

You will be joining a passionate, hardworking, friendly team where you will be able to see first-hand the difference your role is making.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the South West London office.

The charity
A collaborative, welcoming health charity, dedicated to supporting those in need of care and their families. You would be joining a passionate organisation with a tight knit and supportive working culture, who work on site with their beneficiaries.

The Role
Lead on the operational management of face-to-face regular giving recruitment.
Implement strategies to improve the acquisition of donors.
Deliver one digital cash appeal per year.
Lead the delivery of two retention communication campaigns per year.
Develop and implement automated digital journeys across IG that improve donor conversion, support income growth and reduce donor cancellations.
With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date.

The Candidate
Proven experience in marketing, using marketing techniques effectively to grow income and/or engagement. This could be in a charity or commercial setting.
Experience in a fundraising or volunteering setting, regularly interacting with donors and/or customers to provide an excellent service or experience.
Experience using digital media platforms (e.g. social media, canva, mailchimp)
Experience using a donor or customer database.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

This role requires someone proactive, organised and adaptable, who can balance strategic fundraising with hands-on operational delivery.

The Fundraising and Operations Manager will:

• Work closely with the Executive Director on income generation and partnership development, working closely with colleagues across the Coalition.

• Support the operational delivery of the Coalition Secretariat, including financial administration, project management, and systems oversight

• Ensure that strong processes and compliance are in place, enabling the team to deliver impact and meet funder requirements.

For the full job description and information on the pay package, benefits and more, please click on the Applied link.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Office role will be responsible for driving organic growth, improving online visibility, and nd optimising the performance of Muslim Aid website and other digital platforms and other digital platforms.  You will develop and implement SEO strategies that ensure our appeals, campaigns, and content are easily discoverable by our supporters and new audiences. You will play a key role in enhancing donor engagement and maximising conversions through search.

About the Role:

1. Develop and implement on-page and off-page SEO approaches to increase website visibility and traffic.
2. Carry out keyword research and competitor analysis to identify content opportunities.
3. Optimise website content, landing pages, and campaign pages for search engine performance.
4. Monitor, analyse and report on SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console and SEMrush.
5. Advise content teams on SEO best practices for blogs, appeals and campaign content.
6. Conduct regular website audits to identify and resolve technical SEO issues.

About You:

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience in SEO, with a track record of improving website visibility and rankings.
3. Strong knowledge of search engine algorithms, keyword research, and link-building strategies.
4. Experience using SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog).
5. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
6. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Officer and play a key role in amplifying our digital impact. You’ll drive organic growth, boost online visibility, and ensure our appeals and campaigns reach the audiences who care most. Through smart, data-driven SEO strategies, you’ll maximise donor engagement, strengthen supporter connections, and increase conversions across our platforms. If you’re passionate about using digital innovation to make a global difference, apply now and help us grow our reach to transform more lives.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.

We are working in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to secure their new Head of Fundraising & Communications. SWT provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do to help tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live in Surrey. By doing this, SWT will create a county that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, passionate and experienced senior fundraiser to lead transformational fundraising and communications across the organisation. As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead a dynamic and talented team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies income. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you will ensure SWT have the financial strength to support their ambitious conservation goals.

You will also drive their mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action through compelling campaigns and appeals.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
• A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
• Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
• Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement

A passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery, a creative, storytelling mindset and the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.

Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

SWT are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact the Charisma Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

Hours: Full time (4-day week and flexible working all considered), permanent

Location: Pirbright, Surrey / hybrid (2 days a week onsite preferred)

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Charisma will review applications on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

Who we are: 

Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally.  Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide. 

About the role:  

We are looking for a very confident, outgoing go-getter who loves using their gregarious personality to influence and enthuse people to get results but also enjoys being organised with strong admin processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has been involved in influencing organisations, businesses and groups or individuals to organise range of fundraising events, such as gaming, auctions, quizzes, gigs. You will be a part of a small but dynamic marketing and fundraising team and working with an Events and Engagement Officer.

This is a critical role for generating essential funds for the charity. You will love a challenge and be goal orientated. It is a varied role, and you will be someone who loves to multitask; you may be emailing supporters or potential fundraisers, making action plans, promoting, contacting organisations, or attending and speaking at events. You will thrive in this role if you love being organised and doing admin, but love being “out and about” interacting, influencing and motivating people to fundraise for us. Please note that you will need to carry, load up and set-up event materials from our office to events, often on your own. It is essential you have access to transport and must have a full, clean driving licence. We are a very small team, so you will need to have the confidence and willingness to meet with organisations and attend events on your own.
Please reflect that grit and resilience are required for this role given the remote/hybrid working, subject matter, fast-paced and flexible multi-tasking, and the need to be highly goal-oriented and results focused. If you have recently been affected by suicide, please consider carefully if this role would be right for you, as your welfare is the utmost priority, and our work may be triggering.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support and steward existing fundraisers and supporters, helping them maximise their impact by generating income/ donations through organising their own events 

• Create inspiring digital content and resources to empower and guide fundraisers and donors throughout their journey 

• Develop our fundraising hub to provide resources and information and encouragement to help participants 

• Represent Grassroots Suicide Prevention at events, delivering talks and building awareness to attract new donors, supporters and sign-ups to our challenge events 

• With support of our marketing team, create compelling content for multiple channels, including our website, blog, case studies, social media, and press releases, tailored to diverse audiences 

• Assist with multiple administrative tasks, such as inputting data into our CRM, check fundraising activities by participants on Just Giving and other activities ensure fundraising targets are being met and the smooth running and of our fundraising team and events 

• Be in commutable distance of Brighton, so you can come into the head office when required to send out merchandise, collect marketing collateral (including banners, posters, leaflets) to take to events. 

To be successful in this role, you must be responsive, extremely organised, have attention to detail, be able to meet deadlines, and passionate about seeing growth and progress in your work. You will be determind to exceed your KPIs such as recruitment of fundraisers who will reach their income targets.  You will be a dynamic, socially confident person, who excels at winning hearts and minds and thrives on tangible results.

Essential criteria: 

• A full clean driving licence and access to suitable transport 

• Adept at all aspects of Microsoft Office 

• Experience of influencing people and organisations to come on board and fundraise 

• Experience of recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers 

• To have initiative and creative ideas that you can put into effective action

• To be socially adept and enjoy persuading and influencing 

• To be an excellent verbal and written communicator 

• To be a confident negotiator and presenter 

• Evidence of being resilient

• A genuine passion for the Grassroots Suicide Prevention’s mission and values 

• To have a positive “can-do” attitude and a thirst to adapt to different tasks and challenges 

• Examples of working effectively from home and being out and about 

Bonus points for 

• Proven track record of recruiting and supporting fundraisers 

• Basic skills of creating impactful and on-brand designs using Canva 

• Understanding of how small but busy charities, on low budgets work and the challenges they face 

• Understanding of aligning all your work to our brand 

• Evidence of successful presenting and networking

Why Grassroots Suicide Prevention 

GSP is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience, and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Our employee benefits include: 

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer home working and need to travel to the office and attends events/ meetings in the region 

• Health Cash Plan and employee assistant programme offering – a contribution to the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing) and counselling support, plus legal and financial support 

• Learning and development opportunities

• A creative, caring and collaborative culture that makes a difference in improving mental health and preventing suicide in the communities we serve 

Applications only: Please send your CV and a covering letter giving examples of how your skills and experience fit the role, with examples of impact and success. Please note that we are looking for a start ASAP, so the selection process begins immediately and will close when we fill the post. 

Grassroots Suicide Prevention is in a period of transition and development and the post holder should be aware that their Job Description may evolve to meet the future needs of the Charity. 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Income Generation Support Officer will provide day-to-day administrative departmental support and support to the department Director to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation’s operations in an efficient manner. This role will focus on generating reports, tracking progress, and ensuring all the necessary processes relating to compliance, finance and HR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

About the Role:

1. Maintain and improve departmental filing systems to achieve maximum efficiency.
2. Prepare purchase orders and document payments according to Muslim Aid’s financial procedure and in conjunction with the Finance team to ensure speedy payment of invoices for internal / external stakeholders.
3. Undertake small-scale project work including researching, analysing and recommending next steps.
4. Provide support to the IGM management team in responding to correspondence, booking meetings, minute-taking, planning and supporting events, organising travel and preparing travel itineraries and relevant tasks as required.
5. Track Managers delivery of action points to ensure timeframes and outcomes are met, escalating to Head or Director of IGM for further action as appropriate.
6. Undertake full inbox and extensive diary management, ensuring an effective use of time and preparation of information in advance. Sort, redirect and action emails and review an effective ‘bring up’ system to brief and prepare the Director Income Generation and Marketing for meetings / events.

About You:

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
2. Proven office administrative experience.
3. Proven experience supporting senior leaders.
4. Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
5. Ability to utilise task management tools to track progress, set reminders, and monitor completion of tasks and projects.
6. Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as an Income Generation Support Officer and play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll provide essential administrative support to the department and Director, helping to ensure that key processes in compliance, finance, and HR are completed accurately and on time. From generating reports to tracking progress and supporting the delivery of our organisational goals, your work will help Muslim Aid continue making a positive impact worldwide. If you’re detail-oriented, organised, and committed to excellence, apply now and use your skills to strengthen a mission-driven organisation.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
•  Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible