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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.
ABOUT LUMOS
Lumos is an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by the author J.K. Rowling to end the harmful practice of institutionalisation of children. Lumos’ mission is to fight for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families.
Despite clear evidence of the harms of institutionalisation, an estimated 5.4 million children worldwide continue to live in institutions. Separated from their families and communities, these children are deprived of the love, attention and opportunities they need to thrive. Our three-pronged approach is to prevent family separation, to protect children and to promote care reform. We’ve made important progress in closing harmful institutions and reuniting children with their families. And where children are unable to live with their birth families, we promote alternative family-based care, such as kinship care and quality foster care. Thanks to our tireless efforts alongside many other champions of care reform, the harms of institutionalisation are now more widely understood. A global movement is underway and the UN, the EU and some large development agencies have joined individual countries in pledging to change how they care for vulnerable children. We are committed to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable change for vulnerable children.
JOB PURPOSE
The Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in telling Lumos’ story to the world, shaping messages that inspire action, connecting global audiences, and amplifying our mission to transform the lives of children. This role blends strategic thinking with creative storytelling to support Lumos’ global fundraising, programmatic, advocacy and organisational goals.
Working closely with colleagues, key stakeholders, journalists and freelancers, the Communications Manager will craft top quality, engaging content across our channels, with a strong focus on editorial, media, and internal communications. They will lead the production and dissemination of global communications content and provide editorial guidance on key production projects to ensure every message is impactful, consistent, and aligned with Lumos’ values.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.
Please submit your application by the closing date of 9th September 2025.
To realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.
Creative Support has an established Head Office based in Stockport. Creative Support has over thirty years in successful operations supporting over 6,500 vulnerable people nationally. We have ambitious plans to continue our successful, and person-centred services. The successful post holder will support one or two senior team members, including directors or head of departments based at Head Office and the CEO with a range of PA tasks.
Personal Assistant Duties:
· Arranging and supporting meetings.
· Minuting meetings and ensuring accurate records are kept.
· Diary management for senior staff.
· Support to organise meetings virtually and minute take some of the board meetings which will be on a scheduled basis in the evenings periodically.
The post holder must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, exercising appropriate judgement and responding promptly and appropriately to all enquiries. The post holder will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with service users, staff and external stakeholders.
You will also form part of the Head Office PA team. The spirit of the PA department is very much a team approach and a high degree of flexibility will be required to deputise for colleagues in their absence and support with peaks in workload. As part of your responsibilities, it is required that holiday periods are coordinated to ensure that there is sufficient PA cover to meet corporate requirements. Progression into specialised areas of the business will also be considered as you develop in this role.
The role will be diverse and satisfying with excellent career opportunities and a range of employee benefits.
Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours of work are generally 9am till 5 pm, to be worked flexibly dependant on the requirements of the organisation and the trustees.
Some evening and occasional weekend working is required. Part-time applications will be considered subject to a minimum of 3 days (22.5 hours a week). The role is largely office based, with some travel to meetings and home working when managing reports or minutes as agreed in advance.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82939
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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 award.
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





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Fundraising
Grade: Senior Officer (£47, 333 to £55, 112)
Probation period: 6 months
Status: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, two-year Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Hybrid Working; Home and Allen & Overy Shearman Head Office, London, UK
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Line Manages: None
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
- Manage and grow a transformational partnership between Allen & Overy Shearman (A&OS) and United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH), ensuring it delivers strategic value, visibility, and impact.
- Act aUnitedGMH’s lead within A&OS, and A&OS’s liaison within UnitedGMH to foster collaboration, alignment, and shared purpose across both organisations.
- Leverage A&OS’s global network, expertise, and community to advance UnitedGMH’s mission, amplify rights-based mental health advocacy, and drive strategic engagement to support fundraising.
ENGAGEMENT:
- Collaborate with partners and senior colleagues to design innovative campaigns and activities that drive fundraising engagement and maximise strategic value for UnitedGMH.
- Coordinate across the fundraising team to ensure alignment, foster collaboration, and unlock shared opportunities.
- Partner with the Director of Fundraising to develop annual plans and long-term strategies, integrating budget planning and impact forecasting.
DELIVERY:
- Partnership Delivery & Engagement
- Provide high-quality account management, working with A&OS to develop innovative ways to support UnitedGMH’s objectives and fundraising targets
- Deliver key pillars of the partnership, including:
- First Hour, First Day
- Pro Bono Projects and In-Kind Support
- Programme Visits and Challenge Events
- Global Office Fundraising Activities
- Collaborate with external agencies, travel providers, and suppliers to coordinate partnership activities
- Engage A&OS staff in UnitedGMH campaigns and events (e.g. International Youth Day, World Mental Health Day, Pride)
- Work closely with National Partners to gather and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence of impact, including stories, case studies and oversee financial grant management and reporting.
Provide timely and tailored support to A&OS, including:
- Responding to queries
- Delivering marketing assets and drafting communications
- Creating content and campaign plans in collaboration with UnitedGMH’s communications team
- Compile regular updates to inspire A&OS staff and Ambassadors, in collaboration with their Marketing & Communications team.Liaise with the Global Mental Health Action Network team to share project updates and ensure programme delivery.
- Explore new opportunities to grow the quality and impact of the partnership, including potential new business initiatives.
Strategy & Sector Insight
- Stay informed on sector developments and competitor activity to inform innovative, legally sound partnership strategies.
- Support the Director of Fundraising in delivering the overall Corporate Partnerships strategy and operational plan.
Administration & Logistics
- Maintain a clear and accurate virtual filing system for all partnership activity and donations.
- Update relevant database records to ensure smooth tracking and reporting
- Conduct research and coordinate logistics for programme visits and events, with support from the Finance & Operations Officer
Learning & Development
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development, participating in supervision, training, and team meetings.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as needed.
Essential skills:
Experience & Strategic Thinking
- Proven experience building and managing partnerships between charities and private sector companies to maximise fundraising, with a strong understanding of how both sides benefit.
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning and translate high-level goals into actionable fundraising initiatives
- Skilled at making and implementing logical decisions that strengthen the fundraising function
Communication & Relationship Building
- Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills to enthuse, motivate, and influence
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional donor care and relationship management across multiple stakeholders
- Experience working across teams and functions to build alignment and shared ownership, particularly in diverse and geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to work effectively with global partners and stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds
- Comfortable with occasional international travel, including participation in overseas forums/events and partner engagements.
Organisation & Digital Skills
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and maintain accuracy under pressure
- Experience using CRM systems such as Access, Salesforce, or BeaconCRM.
- Experience working in mental health and internationally
- Familiarity with corporate sponsorship, payroll giving, or cause-related marketing.
- Understanding of the current CSR and ESG landscape.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Knowledge of or interest in international development, mental health, or related global policy areas
- Knowledge of the current CSR and ESG landscape.
- Familiarity with corporate sponsorship, payroll giving, or cause-related marketing.
Diversity and inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values, and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable adjustments statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to participate in the recruitment process fully, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
Benefits
- 28 days of holiday a year, plus UK bank holidays
- Up to £1000 a year for coworking spaces
- Up to £500 a year in personal development training allowance
- Travel opportunities
- Possibility to work compressed or flexible hours
- Acess to Employee Assistance Programme via HealthAssured
- You contribute 5% of your salary, and we pay for 3% (8% total)
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
*This job description may be modified from time to time at the discretion of UnitedGMH
Application details:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in mid-September.
There will be two interview rounds, and the final interviews will include a short task related to the role.
To apply, please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role by Friday, 5 September 2025, at 11:30pm BST.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Digital Inclusion Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Black Country’s vision - of creating a region where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can be active, move more, and enjoy sport - through maximising the use of digital connectivity to realise health, wellbeing and community benefits.
This role aims to increase a range of opportunities for local people to be active & move more, through implementing the Physical Activity Digital Inclusion strategy to address user needs, develop digital literacy and confidence through training and support, and collaborate with other sectors to create inclusive digital services and opportunities.
Main Duties
1.As the Digital Inclusion Manager, you will develop and manage an implementation plan which reflects the desired outcomes of Active Black Country’s Physical Activity Digital Strategy.
2. Work with the place partners across the 4 Black Country local authority areas and Active Black Country to develop a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape across the Black Country.
3. Develop effective working relationships with a breadth of partners and organisations to support integration across digital platforms and systems to connect, maximise resources and influence across the Black Country.
4. Be the lead advocate for the Black Country Moving digital platform as a resource for stakeholders and community organisations to promote opportunities for people to be active and access high quality CPD & training.
5. Work closely with Active Black Country’s Active Communities Strategic Lead to oversee the work of the Community Engagement Officers and work closely with partners to build capacity across community organisations to become confident and capable in using digital tools that make it easier for residents to access physical activity opportunities.
6. Sustain an inclusive and accessible open data Black Country Moving Platform that promotes a diverse range of activities, services, training and CPD.
7. Ensure the Black Country Moving platform remains accessible, user friendly and responsive to community and partners needs.
8. Co-ordinate and chair project steering group meetings and produce reports for partners and appropriate governance requirements. Including ABC Strategic investment Committee.
9. Working with the support of the ABC Strategic Lead for Impact, ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning is captured and applied to help us fulfil organisational and place ambitions.
10. Work with the Active Black Country Strategic Communications Lead to share case studies and good news stories.
11. Under the Director of Partnerships manage the digital inclusion budget, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting.
12. Ensuring compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures.
13. To be responsible and take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures.
14. Adhere to the Data Protection Act at all times. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
15. To adhere to all relevant Active Black Country Limited policies and procedures at all times.
16. Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate.
Person Specification
1. Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective, and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations.
2. Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice.
3. Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors—especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities.
4. Proven experience of leading digital projects, employment and skills programmes or related work and a willingness to maintain contemporary knowledge of digital trends.
5. Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity. Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to health, environmental & socio-economic outcomes.
6. Strong understanding of digital technologies (cloud platforms, data analytics, data integration, open data)
7. Demonstrable expertise in building a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice, by supporting teams to ask effective questions, use data wisely, and apply learning practically.
8. Able to work with complexity and influence and advocate for learning beyond programme delivery.
9. Can effectively prioritise and set and meet objectives within deadlines and planned goals.
10. Can demonstrate a quality of thought disseminating data, insight and trends translating it into meaningful action and decision making.
11. Strong written and verbal skills, able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners, and funders.
12. A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving they can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments.
To apply:
1. Please submit an up to date CV and an expression of interest explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages.
2. The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity;
Closing date: 5 September, 2025
Interviews will be held 22nd September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a senior charity leader who’s driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the UK?
As the CEO of School-Home Support (SHS), you'll lead a mission-driven organisation that has been dedicated to transforming young people's lives for over 40 years, ensuring they return to school and thrive.
About the OrganisationSchool-Home Support (SHS) tackles the fundamental issues leading to poor school attendance and disengagement. These challenges range from poverty and domestic abuse to housing insecurity and parental mental health issues, all of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the most severe cost of living crisis in decades. SHS practitioners work directly with children, families, and schools to break the cycles of disadvantage.
Mission: Every child in school, ready to learn - whatever it takes.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected education charity at a time when its work has never been more vital.
As CEO, you’ll be the strategic force behind SHS’s growth, innovation, and impact. You’ll shape the future of a mission-driven organisation and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving strategic innovation and sustainable growth
- Leading a talented team and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance
- Overseeing fundraising, revenue generation, and stakeholder engagement
- Representing SHS in public forums and advocating for its mission
- Ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence
- Collaborating with the Board of Trustees to deliver on SHS’s strategic objectives
About You
You’re an experienced and inspiring leader from the charity, education, or public sector and bring:
- Proven senior charity leadership experience is essential. While direct experience in education, family support, or youth services would be advantageous, it is not essential.
- Strategic thinking with innovation and change management skills with a track record enabling growth and development
- Success in fundraising, including traditional fundraising, developing sustainable earned income streams and diversifying funding sources
- Excellent communication and advocacy abilities
- A deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and SHS’s mission
- You’ll have a commercial mindset, be proactive, resilient and ready to lead with purpose.
Role Details
- Location: London (Hybrid working available)
- Salary: £75,357 - £79,568 per annum
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
If you’re passionate about getting young people back into school and thriving this role is for you!
How to Apply
TPP are working as sole agency to School Home Support.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. We also have a candidate pack to send you.
For further details or a confidential conversation, please get in touch with one of TPP’s consultants - Matt, Sema or Lisa.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Philanthropy Manager, Caterham School
Generous annual leave & pension | TOIL | Excellent benefits including fee remission
At Caterham, we are driving education forward in the UK - and philanthropy is central to making that vision a reality. Our school stands at the forefront of educational innovation, blending academic excellence with cutting-edge technology and a unique curriculum. As a provider of life-changing bursaries and a leader in pioneering partnerships, we’re not just transforming our own pupils’ futures, but influencing education outcomes for children across the region, too. Our approach has made us the destination of choice for families seeking a truly forward-thinking education, and we are on a trajectory that is ready to be taken to the next level.
The support we receive from our community makes a tangible and lasting difference to our pupils and beyond. We have set ambitious philanthropic goals, including a target of £7 million by 2030, and we are already gaining strong momentum. As Philanthropy Manager, you will be at the heart of this effort - leading on the cultivation and stewardship of high-value relationships with individuals and organisations.
You’ll work closely with the Development Director, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and a network of engaged volunteers, to inspire generosity and build meaningful, long-term connections. You will have the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level while also seeing the direct results of your work - whether through a bursary pupil’s success story or the opening of a new learning space funded by donors you’ve helped inspire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and relationship-driven fundraiser to shape and drive a major gifts programme within a highly supportive and forward-thinking environment. Whether you come from an educational background or another area of the charitable sector, we’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about connecting people with purpose - and who sees the potential of philanthropy to change lives.
Caterham is a very special place to work. We are proud of our history but even more excited about our future. If that excites you too, we warmly encourage you to apply.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
Caterham School is committed to applying its equality, diversity and inclusion policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our employees are always treated fairly and equally in every part of school life.
CLOSING DATE for applications is 09:00 on Monday, 22nd September 2025.
Job title: Senior Supporter Engagement Officer
Responsible to: Fundraising Operations Manager
Salary: £30,900 FTE pro rata (£20,085 actual)
Hours of work: Part time (0.65FTE/22.75 hours per week). Exact days/times to be agreed upon appointment. We consider flexible working requests
Annual leave: 30 days with 8 additional Bank Holidays pro rata
Location: Remote - location is flexible with option to be home based anywhere in the UK. Hybrid/office based also available (head office is in Bristol)
Closing date: 15th September - midday
About Action for ME
Action for ME is the only charity in the UK providing support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME. The charity was founded by Sue Finlay in 1987 and since then has been taking holistic approach so we can make an impact on multiple fronts - from amplifying the voices of people affected by ME in Government and leading on breakthrough research, to providing "lifeline" support and unique healthcare services on a daily basis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes referred to and diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, fluctuating disease, causing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM), sleep problems, problems with thinking and memory (brain fog), pain and crushing fatigue. There are an estimated 1.3 million people living with ME or ME-like symptoms, including PEM, in the UK alone.
Even in its so-called mildest form, ME can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about ME means patients can experience disbelief, and even discrimination, from friends, family, health and social care professionals, employers and teachers.
For the first time there is an increased awareness of post viral illness because of the Covid -19 pandemic. After decades of neglect this offers Action for ME an opportunity to accelerate our work for people with ME in a way we have never been able to do before. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
Job purpose
This role will deliver an exceptional supporter experience to our donors, building and maintaining strong relationships with our supporters. Working closely with other members of the fundraising and communications teams, you will deliver our supporter journey, maintain regular communication with donors and be an integral part of our fundraising campaigns and appeals.
Key duties
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager to deliver our supporter journey, engaging current and prospective donors with our work and giving them an excellent experience of supporting Action for ME.
- Be responsible for creating the methods that ensure each supporter relationship is maximised, increasing retention rates for a growing supporter base. As such you will be required to engage with supporters so that they feel valued, and relationships can be developed further for the benefit of the charity.
- Lead on thanking donors, including making phone calls to donors as part of stewardship.
- Work closely with the Fundraising Operations Manager and the team to support the growth of income streams, including but not limited to, individual giving, Gift Aid, legacies, trading, community fundraising and membership.
- Work with the communications team on the delivery of digital communications, including social media and e-communications for a diverse range of audiences.
- Play a key role in fundraising appeals and campaigns including our yearly Big Give Christmas Challenge, Summer Appeal, Thanking Campaign and any other fundraising initiative or project as directed by the Fundraising Operations Manager or Director of Fundraising.
- Ensure excellent supporter care and maintenance of accurate database records.
- Create inspiring donor communications, including stories and impact from our wider work (support & healthcare services, research and policy work)
- Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager to identify potential major donors.
- Develop innovative and creative ways of widening our supporter base and increasing donations.
Other duties
- To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Supervise fundraising volunteers as required.
- Occasional attendance at fundraising events.
- To positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times.
- To contribute to the team’s overall strategy, ongoing workplan and annual planning.
- To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Fundraising Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising or the Chief Executive.
- Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
Person specification
Experience and knowledge
- Minimum 2 years previous fundraising experience
- Demonstrable skills in stewarding supporters and donors.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for work, including basic excel functions, basic formulas and list tools.
- Experience of using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge
- Proven experience of effective donor stewardship approaches
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating engaging donor communications
- Ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload.
- Ability to use own initiative, work independently and to work well in a remote team.
- An understanding of data protection including UK GDPR related to fundraising
- An understanding of ME, the impact on people affected by it and associated current political, health, policy and social issues (desirable).
Attitudes and values
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Resilient
Key competencies
- Effective communicator
- Results driven
- Attention to detail
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in the aftermath of the Second World War, Cumberland Lodge works with young people to understand the causes and impacts of social conflict and division, developing the next generation of leaders to create more just and inclusive futures. Our current programme focuses on four key areas: Youth & Democracy; Rule of Law; Freedom of Religion and Belief; and International Dialogue in the Workplace.
As we approach our 80th anniversary we have ambitious plans to scale up our activities and are looking for an experienced Fundraising Officer with strong storytelling skills and a passion for making a difference.
This is a permanent part-time role, two days a week. The successful candidate will join a thriving organisation as part of a small Programme team under the leadership of the Programme Director.
We are seeking to appoint a strong team player who can also work independently, who is well-organised, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. They must be able to demonstrate success in fund-raising, and have strong knowledge of the fund-raising landscape in the UK, and preferably internationally. A background of funding raising for education or youth sector organisations would also be desirable.
Alignment with our ethos of addressing social challenges through constructive dialogue is essential.
It is expected that this role can be primarily carried out from home, but attendance one day a month in the offices in Windsor Great Park would be required.
This is a new role at Cumberland Lodge and there could be opportunities to grow with the team and become involved in other areas of our work, particularly occasional delivery of education programmes. If candidates have experience or an interest in this area please note this in your application.
Job description
Objective: To generate income that supports Cumberland Lodge’s mission by identifying, researching, and securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-giving bodies. The Programme Fundraising Officer will craft compelling proposals, develop new income opportunities, and align funder interests with Cumberland Lodge’s goals to enable impactful work with young people and the creation of more just and inclusive societies.
Reporting to: Programme Director
Working with: Programme Manager, Programme Team, Comms & Engagement Manager, Business Development & Marketing Manager
Salary: £14,000 (£35,000 FTE)
Hours: 2 days per week,
Main Duties:
Funding Development
Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with Cumberland Lodge programmes.
· Write compelling, youth and/or education focused funding applications and proposals.
· Track and manage applications, deadlines, budgets and outcomes.
Relationship Management
· Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
· Provide timely updates, reports, and impact stories.
· Represent Cumberland Lodge at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
Strategy & Performance
· Contribute to Cumberland Lodge fundraising strategy and income targets.
· Collaborate with the Programme Director to monitor fundraising performance.
· Produce data-driven reports on donor engagement and fund-raising effectiveness for the
Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
Compliance & Data
· Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant donor records.
· Stay informed on fundraising legislation and best practices.
Internal Collaboration
· Work with programme and communications teams to gather data and case studies when required for reporting to Senior Management Team, Trustees, and to develop the annual Impact Report.
· Support the Leadership Team with strategic funding advice.
General
· Participate in relevant training and development identified in conjunction with Line
Manager.
· To attend and participate in weekly team meetings.
· Promote in a positive way the work of Cumberland Lodge.
· To maintain the confidentiality of the service.
· Develop the Charity’s commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory Practices.
· Adhere to all the Charity’s policies and procedures, including health & safety and security.
· Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as and when reasonably required.
Person specification
You will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
Essential Criteria:
· A track record of securing five-figure grants or more from trusts, foundations and other donors;
· Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK;
· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, for a range of audiences, including creative storytelling and project framing;
· Ability to analyse and synthesise research and data into compelling reports and funding applications;
· Ability to develop full cost recovery budgets and carry out all compliant financial reporting;
· Ability to carry out all grant management reporting accurately and in a timely manner, with knowledge of GDPR-compliant data management;
· Ability to work independently, being proactive, organised and results-driven, while maintaining an ethos of collaboration and teamwork;
· Excellent time-keeping and ability to meet deadlines;
· Experience using a range of IT packages and platforms.
Desirable Criteria:
· Experience working with young people, youth organisations or in the education sector;
· Knowledge of the fundraising landscape internationally;
· Experience using social media for marketing and communication.
Further information
Hours: 14 hours per week (through an annualised hours working pattern).
Location: Remote working although the successful candidate will be expected to work from Cumberland Lodge a minimum of one day per month. Applicants should be aware that Cumberland Lodge is not easily accessible by public transport, so alternative forms of transport (bicycle, car) are helpful.
Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays which will be pro-rata. The charity is closed over the Christmas period which will be deducted from the leave allocation.
Pension: Standard Life contributory pension (up to 10% contributions to support 5% personal contributions, with the option to increase personal contributions over and above 5%).
Additional benefits: Lunch provided on-site. Death in service benefit 4 x salary after a probation period. Employee support benefits, including access to a virtual GP service and mental health support.
How to apply
We seek to embody our vision of more just and inclusive societies as an employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
To apply for the role of Programme Fundraising Officer, please send a CV and a covering letter, explicitly addressing how you meet the Essential and Desirable Criteria outlined above.
Closing date: Thursday 11 September 2025
First interview: Thursday 25 September 2025
Second interview: Week commencing 29 September 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person as it is important to get a sense of the site. On-line interviews will only be conducted in exceptional circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Protect, the UK’s leading whistleblowing charity, is looking for an exceptional public-spirited Policy & Advocacy Officer, who will lead our anti-corruption work. The role is currently funded by the Joffe Charitable Trust. The role is 3 days (22.5hours) per week; can be spread over 3-5 days.
The role is London based with hybrid and remote working options & occasional travel to Westminster.
The role will entail proactively looking for advocacy opportunities and working with the Policy Team in Protect to progress important public policies, which further the protection of whistleblowers, support safe speaking up and tackle corruption in the UK.
For 30 years we have provided legal advice to whistleblowers, campaigned for better legal protection for whistleblowing and supported organisations to create effective whistleblowing systems. With the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) turning their focus to whistleblowing, there could not be a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption fight.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, ambitious and a team player. The ideal candidate is a great communicator, with exceptional networking and stakeholder engagement skills. Those applying should have a degree in a relevant subject and work experience in a relevant field. Past or present experience working in Government, Parliament or for a regulator is highly desirable.
Protect offers a range of benefits to those that work for the charity including 30 days (pro rata) annual leave, a sabbatical scheme after 5 years service, and enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave.
You can find the full job description, person specification and the full list of work benefits on the vacancies page on our website.
You can apply through the Be Applied application portal. The webform will ask five questions related to motivation and competency. The closing date for applications will be Monday 8th September and interviews will take place on the week commencing the Monday 15th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.
Degrees’ programmatic work is centred on capacity-building through research grants and North–South and South–South collaboration schemes, outreach activities, and cross-cutting community building. As part of this, Degrees runs workshops in the Global South that bring new voices into the SRM conversation, and our research funds support scientists and other experts in developing countries as they research what SRM could mean for their regions and become part of a global research community.
The Administrative Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help scale up the organisation’s work, building on the successes of the last decade, and to help the most climate-vulnerable countries make up their own minds about SRM.
Joining a growing team, the Administrative Officer will support the Policy Engagement and Programmes teams through the provision of administrative services to ensure the efficient organisation of, execution of, and participation in events. Secondarily, the Officer will provide general administrative support to the Policy Engagement team.
The Administrative Officer will work under the supervision of the Policy Engagement Director, while supporting the Policy Engagement Managers and the Programmes team. Responsibilities will include:
- Arranging travel, lodging and other travel logistics for Degrees staff, funded scientists, policymakers, and other external participants;
- Managing the policy engagement events budgets;
- Arranging meeting facilities;
- Facilitating requests for visas and other travel authorisations;
- Serving as a point of contact for external event participants’ queries about travel and events;
- Ensuring proper distribution of information documents and meeting minutes in a timely manner;
- Drafting general and formal correspondence; reviewing and formatting documents and slides according to style;
- Organising and maintaining the policy engagement team’s shared mailbox and filing system;
- Scheduling staff and other meetings;
- Supporting processes for this new team, including aspects of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL);
- Maintaining the list of external policy engagement contacts;
- Any other related activity in support of the Policy Engagement team.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic and values-driven HR professional, passionate about equipping people and teams to flourish? Do you want to use your HR expertise to help fulfil a mission of justice, restoration and transformation?
Tearfund is looking for a UK-based HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support to our international group.
As a key member of our People & Culture team, you'll partner with Executive and Regional Directors to deliver a high-quality, responsive and proactive HR service. You'll lead on strategic HR matters within your designated group and contribute to shaping and delivering Tearfund's global people strategy.
This role offers a blend of operational responsibility and strategic partnership, spanning:
- Employee relations, HR best practice, and compliance
- Workforce planning and recruitment
- Organisational development and performance management
- Staff wellbeing and pastoral care
- HR capacity building across countries and partners
- Global HR projects and policy implementation
You'll also support complex situations such as organisational change, safeguarding mattersand recruitment for your designated group. You will also travel periodically to support local teams and partners as needed.
About You:
You'll be an experienced HR professional who thrives in fast-moving, cross-cultural environments, and can confidently lead through complexity with professionalism and grace. You will also bring:
- Substantial proven experience in Human Resource Management, business partnering and organisational development
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound HR advice on recruitment, performance, wellbeing and conduct
- Experience supporting change management and restructures
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development (e.g. CIPD or equivalent)
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Alumni Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
38 days’ holiday | USS pension scheme | Hybrid working
Saïd Business School blends the best of new and old. Founded in 1996, the School is a young, vibrant and innovative business school that is deeply embedded in a 900-year-old world-class university. With a focus on tackling complex world-scale challenges, the School prepares business leaders for the task of making the world a better and more equitable place.
The Leadership Team has recently developed an ambitious five-year plan for the School and Oxford Saïd is now entering an exciting new phase in its evolution. Securing increased levels of philanthropic income and deep levels of alumni engagement will be a critical element in the successful delivery of the new strategy. The School has therefore been investing in growing their Development & Alumni Relations team, including the creation of this senior role of Head of Alumni Engagement.
The Head of Alumni Engagement will support the Associate Director of Alumni and Supporter Engagement in fostering lifelong relationships with the School's extensive alumni network. This includes overseeing alumni volunteering, events, communications and initiatives to increase alumni participation and giving.
Success in this role will be underpinned by your professional experience in alumni relations or managing membership communities. You will bring exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrable ability to engage senior stakeholders, manage volunteers and oversee complex budgets. A strong track record in delivering high-profile events, evaluating engagement strategies and working collaboratively across teams is essential, along with some experience of managing others and regular giving.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a strong impact within a global community and at an exciting moment in this institution’s trajectory. It will take a creative and strategic engagement professional to understand and galvanise the School’s community, and win their support. In return, you will get to work within an ambitious and growing team, and an excellent benefits package will be available to the successful candidate, including enhanced access to executive education and professional development.
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Thursday 18th September 2025
Support Officer
Job reference: REQ000916
£24,416pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK-based contract, and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the Role
Are you a master of multitasking with a flair for organisation and a love for nature? Join our vibrant Admin Hub team at WWF-UK as an Admin Hub Support Officer!
In this dynamic role, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating international travel (yes, even tracking carbon footprints!) to organising team away days and workshops, to supporting our Directors and their teams with top-notch admin and logistical magic. You will also help manage relationships, set up meetings, and keep everything ticking along with precision and positivity.
We’re looking for someone who’s:
- Experienced in providing first-class admin support across multiple teams
- A natural organiser who thrives in busy environments
- A confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach
- Adaptable, proactive, and ready to jump in wherever needed
Benefits, Rewards and Location
The salary for this role is £24,416. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- 7.5% employer pension contribution (rising to 10% with employee contribution)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Regular wellbeing initiatives
This role is hybrid, with 20% of your contracted hours spent in our stunning Living Planet Centre in Woking – one of the greenest buildings in the UK, complete with trees and gardens to hot desk among!
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
How to Apply
Click the link and apply via our website by submitting your CV and a supporting statement that shows us why you’re a great fit for WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 07/09/2025
We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic team administrator to join our small, friendly and relaxed team at SCONUL, the professional association for academic and research libraries. The team currently works one to two days a week from our modern offices close to Euston station and the remainder of the week from home.
You will be responsible for providing administrative support across all aspects of the organisation’s work, including diary management, the organisation of meetings and supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme. It’s a role that provides scope for autonomy and to become involved in the full range of the organisation’s work and to develop a broad set of skills.
We are looking with someone with relevant office or administration experience who is well organised and with strong communication and IT skills. The role would suit someone who is self-motivated, flexible and happy to take the initiative.
This is a permanent post. Excellent benefits are offered that include 30-day holiday allowance, defined benefit pension scheme, support with learning and development and season ticket loan after probation.
SCONUL is committed to fostering greater diversity in the library community and has an active programme promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across our member libraries. The same applies to the SCONUL office team and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from the global majority.
Starting salary: £25,462
Employer:SCONUL (The Society of College, National and University Libraries), 94 Euston Street, London NW1 2HA
Contract: The Team Administrator post is a permanent position. We are happy to accept applications for those seeking full time positions or from more experienced candidates seeking a part-time position.
Location: This post is based up to two days a week at SCONUL's London office with the remainder of the time working from home. It will also involve occasional travel to other sites.
References: Appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
Job description
Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the Project Manager and SCONUL Co-ordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Organising the schedule of meetings for the SCONUL Board and SCONUL working Groups.
- Managing the diary of the Executive Director.
- Supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme including:
- answering routine queries from Access Scheme users, applicants and university administrators
- providing SCONUL Access contacts with timely and relevant information about the scheme
- providing routine technical support to applicants and university contacts responsible for processing applications and refer potentially more complex or disruptive technical problems
- drafting changes to website content to reflect the scheme’s current practice and procedures.
- Supporting the delivery of SCONUL events including:
- drafting and following up invitations to speakers and other participants with support from the Project Manager
- managing and processing events registrations
- booking accommodation and travel arrangements when required
- production of event documentation
- helping to manage events on site, including briefing and managing colleagues, volunteers, and external suppliers, supporting, advising and directing event participants.
- Processing invoices and other office paperwork.
- Answering general queries from members and students phoned into the office.
- Uploading content onto the SCONUL website and helping keep the content up to date.
Skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will relish the opportunity of working as part of a small dynamic team and be an outgoing, flexible individual with a can-do attitude who enjoys engaging with members.
Essential:
- previous experience of office administration or equivalent.
- strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- customer service skills including a positive, customer-focused approach
- strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
- excellent written skills in relation to the production of letters and other documents.
- a high level of IT literacy
- proven ability to work as both a team member and autonomously
- willingness to engage with SCONUL’s purpose and mission, and with the needs and aims of our members
- demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure.
Desirable:
- experience of organising diaries
- experience of organising events
- experience of using Sage
- experience of working with websites.
How to apply:
Please apply with a single document incorporating a written statement and CV by close of play on Friday 29 August. The statement of no more than 1000 words should explain why you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 September, please do confirm in your application if you are able to attend on this date.
The interview will also include a short writing exercise.
Due to the high volume of CV's we anticipate receiving, we can only respond to successful candidates.
Please apply with a single document incorporating a written statement and CV by close of play on Friday 29 August. The statement of no more than 1000 words should explain why you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.