Director of development jobs
Location: Office-based (currently Bethnal Green, likely to be Euston from Sept 2026) with some home working.
Salary/job band: £56,463 (for 36 hrs) or PTE
Team: Fundraising & Communications
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 28-36 hrs per week
Reports to: Director
Line manages: Fundraising co-managers, communications manager
Purpose of role
To plan and oversee QSA’s income generation and communications work. To strategically support the success of QSA as part of the leadership team.
Role overview
This is a linchpin role for QSA. We are looking for a hard-working, experienced and creative fundraiser. Our head of fundraising & communications oversees all of our income generation portfolio, including charitable trusts, public bodies, individual giving, and fundraising events.
Above all, we are looking for a candidate who believes in QSA’s mission and values, who can convey this passion through our fundraising and communications.
We recognise that the current fundraising climate is challenging. As a charity, we have a sizable and engaged network of supporters and an excellent reputation for delivering innovative services.
The head of fundraising & communications is also responsible for overseeing QSA’s communications output, ensuring we build great relationships and successfully share our impact, stories and expertise across a variety of channels.
This is an exciting opportunity to build up a broad experience base in communications. Our approach to this work is centred in an ethical storytelling mindset. Our work has a national profile and we’re keen to maintain our reputation and our media presence.
Our head of fundraising & communications will also join the leadership team, working closely with the head of finance, the head of services and the director. This is a tight knit group with the purpose of supporting the longer term and strategic work of QSA.
You will be welcomed into a wider team at QSA that is enthusiastic, expert, and highly committed to social justice. We are proud of our ability to collaborate successfully and to celebrate one another’s success.
About Quaker Social Action (QSA)
Quaker Social Action’s mission is twofold. We enable people on low incomes to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives. We listen and respond to the needs of communities and run practical, sustainable and collaborative projects.
Secondly, we share our learning where we see the potential to bring benefit to communities outside of our own – by running professional training, and by speaking truth to power to seek structural change.
Our services include crisis support for those unable to afford funerals; practical support for people experiencing homelessness, such as a mobile library and a community kitchen space; and free mindfulness and wellbeing programmes.
QSA has a rich 150-year history with roots in the Quaker movement. Our work is still guided by Quaker values like Truth and Justice, and we are proud of our place within the Quaker community. At the same time, there is nothing religious about our work: our services, jobs and volunteering roles are open to all.
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Duties & responsibilities
Income generation
- To design and develop a fundraising strategy for QSA, incorporating a wide range of approaches, including statutory sources, charitable trusts, individual donations, legacies, earned income from training, and event fundraising.
- To set clear targets based on previous trends, and realistic aspirations for growth.
- To ensure all fundraising activity sits within the required legislative framework and complies with best practice, especially regarding donor consent.
- To ensure accurate financial information is presented within fundraising materials.
- To ensure that QSA fundraising applications are supported by up-to-date evidence of need, gained from relevant research and policy developments.
- To ensure that QSA fundraising applications are supported by up-to-date evidence of impact, gained from internal monitoring systems.
- To identify and lead major funding applications.
- To build strong and warm relationships with funders and donors of QSA.
- To ensure QSA is compliant with all grants and contracts and provides accurate and timely monitoring reports back to funders.
- To ensure that project teams are aware of funders supporting their work and are clear what targets or commitments are in place with these funders, including reporting requirements.
Communications, marketing, media, brand, digital
- To design and develop a communications and marketing strategy for QSA, incorporating a wide range of approaches across a number of appropriate channels and platforms.
- To understand best practice in charity communications and marketing and use this to promote the work of QSA.
- To manage QSA’s approach to reputational risk through our communications output.
- To oversee the development of the content, structure and key messages of QSA’s online communications channels; specifically our website, email marketing and varied social media platforms.
- To oversee the digital marketing development of QSA, ensuring we have clear systems and protocols to analyse, track, measure and review our output.
- To understand the benefit of and risks of using AI in our fundraising and comms output and to be part of the strategic leadership around emerging best practice.
- To oversee diverse and evolving ways to communicate, using podcasts, videos, data, photos as well as high quality copy.
- To oversee media relations and protocols for media engagement for QSA.
- To develop proactive and strategic communications responses very quickly or under pressure to manage situations of risk or opportunity for QSA.
- To oversee and develop the QSA brand, ensuring it communicates our core purpose and is consistent with our values.
- To oversee our duty of care to our participants who share their stories, ensuring we approach this with due care, sensitivity and respect for their autonomy, and that we have sufficient safeguards in place to be attentive to their wellbeing.
Leadership
- To work collaboratively with the leadership team to support the strategic development of QSA. To provide materials that support QSA’s trustees to undertake their governance tasks.
- To work alongside the head of finance to provide accurate and timely quarterly reports for the trustees’ finance & fundraising committee.
- With the head of finance, to be responsible for regular reconciliation of finance and fundraising records and for annual audit processes.
- To work alongside leadership colleagues in all operational matters. To offer ideas for service development, to identify resource needs, and to share strategies to support team wellbeing.
Organisational requirements
- To work within, and actively promote, the policies and procedures of QSA.
- Any other duties as appropriate to the role, as agreed by the QSA director.
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Person specification
Experience
- Significant experience of charity fundraising from a wide range of sources, especially charitable trusts and individual donors.
- Experience of communications activities/digital development is highly desirable.
Skills
- Ability to write creative and engaging copy for a range of different audiences.
- Ability to build excellent collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people; including within the close-knit QSA team, external partners, funders and QSA supporters.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of differing funding streams suitable for an anti-poverty charity – i.e. trusts, statutory sources, corporate support, individuals, legacies.
- Knowledge of a range of communications channels and platforms and of the best ways for a charity to utilise these.
- Knowledge of technology, including AI, as a way of furthering reach and impact.
Personal Qualities
- Exceptional ability to prioritise workload and accurately deliver work to deadline.
- Demonstrates inner resilience, and ambition to deliver work of the highest standard.
- Ability to be flexible and have a ‘hands-on’ attitude when required.
- Commitment to and understanding of the role of equity, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace and in service provision.
- A willingness to work within a Quaker ethos, as clarified by the mission of QSA.
Main terms and conditions of employment
- QSA uses the local government pay scales for salaries. Your salary will be on NJC scale point 41-44, which starts at £56,463 (including London weighting) for a full-time/36 hours post. All appointments are made at bottom of scale.
- This is a permanent position.
- This post can be offered as a role to be worked between four and five days per week, so 28 hours to 36 hours per week. We pride ourselves on our flexible working practices.
- Leave entitlement for a full-time post is 25 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays, with the leave year running from January to December. This increases by 2 days after 3 years of service and a further 3 days after 5 years of service. QSA closes between Christmas and New Year and days falling within this period are not taken from your leave entitlement.
- QSA pays an additional 6% of salary into the QSA group personal pension, with a 2% staff contributory element.
- We have probationary periods of six months and the period of notice is 1 week during the probationary period and 8 weeks on its completion.
- QSA has a union recognition agreement with Unite although staff are welcome to join any trade union or none.
- This is a hybrid role. We see the benefits of being in the office with colleagues on a regular basis, and consider 2-3 days per week in person to be ideal for this role.
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain a basic DBS check. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies.
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Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We’re particularly focused on three elements of this: lived experience of poverty; race & heritage; and disability. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We hope that you find this job pack and our recruitment process clear and welcoming. Please let us know if this is not the case. We want to do recruitment well and feedback really helps.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
At UK Biobank, we help researchers answer some of the biggest questions about human health. Behind the scenes, that means bringing together people, data, and systems in ways that are thoughtful, well-governed, and built for long-term impact.
We’re now looking for a Programme Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of UK Biobank’s Data Linkage Programme, a strategically important area of work for the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys building clarity where things are evolving, connecting people across disciplines, and turning complex ambitions into progress that sticks.
As a pioneering and inclusive organisation, we value collaboration, curiosity, and practical delivery and we’re excited to offer a role where you can genuinely shape how something new takes form.
Can you do it?
You’ll lead the end-to-end development and delivery of a major programme, working closely with the Executive team and senior stakeholders across UK Biobank, partner organisations, and data providers.
The programme sits within UK Biobank’s Data Linkage Programme, a key strategic priority as we expand how we link to external health records and datasets. You’ll report to the Director of Projects and Change and be accountable to the Director of Data Linkage, ensuring the programme approach aligns with organisational frameworks while accommodating the specific technical, governance, legal, and partnership considerations that come with data linkage.
This role suits someone who can bring momentum to environments with multiple perspectives, competing priorities, and evolving requirements — helping interdependent initiatives move forward and deliver lasting value.
You will be responsible for:
- Translating strategy into deliverable programmes by aligning multi-disciplinary teams, managing interdependencies and navigating complex constraints.
- Defining and maintaining a clear programme vision, roadmap, outcomes and success measures aligned to organisational strategy and portfolio priorities.
- Assessing and shaping resourcing and capability across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver current and future data linkage ambitions.
- Identifying and managing programme risks and constraints, particularly around data quality, governance, ethics and timeliness, working with partners to mitigate impact.
- Providing pragmatic, hands-on leadership when needed, contributing to critical work while maintaining programme direction and long-term sustainability.
Is this 'you'?
You’re comfortable working in complex, governance-heavy environments and enjoy bringing structure and progress to work that spans teams and organisations. You balance strategic thinking with practical delivery and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
To be successful, you will have:
- Strong programme management capability including planning, dependency management, governance, assurance and benefits realisation with a proven track record of leading the development and delivery of complex, large scale programmes.
- Demonstrable experience working in highly regulated or governance-heavy environments, such as health research, public sector or data driven organisations.
- Proven ability to manage risk, uncertainty and change, including issues relating to data quality and external dependencies.
- Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary project teams within a matrix management structure, with strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to operate across organisational boundaries.
Working hours are 35-hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3-days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Oxford.
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Your Wellbeing Matters to Us
We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work-life balance - right from day one. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- 26 Days’ Annual Leave - Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year.
- Birthday Leave - Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- USS Pension Scheme - Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan.
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Claim back costs for everyday health expenses.
- Enhanced Family Leave - Available from day one for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on a new bike and accessories.
- Season Ticket Loan - Interest-free loan to help with commuting costs.
- Professional Subscriptions - Reimbursement where applicable.
- Learning budget - Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth.
- Employee Discounts Portal - Access to savings across retail, travel, and more.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
- Annual Flu Vaccination - Stay protected with free flu jabs.
- Life Assurance Cover - Financial protection for your loved ones.
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The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NACE is a national education charity focused on evidence-informed school improvement and provision for more able learners, and a challenge for all approach to the wider quality of education for all learners.
We are looking for a Chief Executive to strengthen our voice, grow our membership community, increase demand for NACE resources and services and deepen our impact across the sector.
The Opportunity
As CEO you will be the strategic lead and public face of NACE, building partnerships, amplifying our influence in national conversations, and ensuring our offer continues to deliver clear value for members.
You’ll work closely with a skilled central team and associates, and with a supportive Executive Board, to realise an ambitious growth plan while safeguarding quality and financial sustainability.
Flexible and portfolio working will be welcomed.
What you’ll lead
Profile & influence:
Position NACE as a recognised and authoritative voice in school improvement for more able learners. Through “challenge for all” strategies in curriculum and pedagogy, by securing speaking opportunities, thought-leadership pieces and strategic policy roundtables; build trusted relationships across MATs, system leaders and sector bodies.
Membership growth:
Deliver a clear value proposition and growth strategy that increases recruitment and retention, secures long-term sustainability, and nurtures a strong sense of community among members.
Partnerships & income:
Develop productive alliances (education, charity and commercial) and responsible income streams (e.g., sponsorships, funded programmes) aligned to mission.
Team & operations:
Lead and develop the central team and wider associate network; delegate effectively so you can focus on growth, profile and stakeholder engagement; ensure robust budgeting and prudent stewardship.
What you’ll bring
Sector and system understanding, with credibility to engage senior decision makers and an ability to translate evidence into compelling practice.
Proven ability and track record in scaling reach, membership or audiences through clear propositions, effective marketing/ communications and partnership building.
Excellent communication skills, to include clear, accessible writing and confident presenting for diverse audiences.
Inclusive, collaborative leadership where you develop people, build cohesive teams and work well with trustees; bring sound financial judgement and understand sustainable business models.
What success looks like in year one
Noticeable uplift in membership recruitment and retention, underpinned by a clear value proposition and data-informed improvements to the offer.
Increased national visibility and demand for resources and services through regular sector platforms, strategic partnerships and stronger recognition of NACE’s contribution to school improvement.
A confident, motivated team with clear roles and delegated operational leadership, enabling you to concentrate on external growth and influence.
Please see the full Job description attached
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to fair, inclusive and bias-aware recruitment. If you need adjustments at any stage, or the information in a different format, please let us know. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and career paths; selection is based on evidence against the criteria in the person specification.
NACE is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Consequently, Board members are simultaneously Trustees of the charity and directors of the company. The Memorandum and Articles of Association are the primary governing documents of the charitable company.
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and an expression of interest by noon on Friday 23rd January, 2026.
Online interviews will take place on the 5th and 6th of February, with in person interviews during the week commencing Monday 16th February.
The interview process will involve current Board members so you will have the opportunity to meet some of the people with whom you could be working in the future.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We believe all young people should have the opportunity to develop their abilities without limits – no matter what barriers to learning they may face
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy in orderto lead on the growth of the charity corporate partnerships and philanthropic giving.
This is a high impact role for someone who thrives on building relationships, unlocking income, and thinking creatively about partnerships that go beyond traditional models. You’ll lead a talented team and play a central role in a small but dynamic fundraising department.
As a Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly grow corporate income.
- Research, identify and approach potential new corporate partners with bespoke, high-quality proposals and presentations.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high value opportunities, developing partnerships that align with companies’ CSR and employee engagement goals.
- Pitch confidently to senior stakeholders and boards, tailoring approaches to different audiences and sectors.
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage senior level supporters, trustees and major donors to open doors and secure transformational gifts.
- Oversee the stewardship of corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and recognised in meaningful ways.
- Support cross over opportunities where corporate leaders may also be cultivated as major donors.
- Collaborate with marketing, communications and operations colleagues to deliver creative, co-branded campaigns and impactful partnerships.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven track record in securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships or comparable business development success.
- Experience writing and designing compelling partnership proposals and presentations.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences.
- Ability to pitch with confidence to senior level decision makers.
- Strong collaboration skills, particularly with marketing/communications teams.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and effective pipeline reporting.
- Good understanding of the charity and corporate social responsibility landscape.
Desirable
- Previous experience in line management or mentoring.
- Experience working with major donors or high-net-worth individuals.
Salary: £42,500-£46,000
Location: London, hybrid working , 1-2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: on rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Title: Engagement Manager
Contract: Full time with an option of working one day per week from home
Hours / Weeks:37.5 hrs pew week
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049
· Are you energised by new and meaningful connections?
· Does the chance to work creatively and inspire others motivate you?
· Are you excited by the idea of a role you can make your own?
Worcester College is recruiting for the key, senior role of Engagement Manager to be part of its Development and Alumni Relations team of seven. This is a vital role as we seek to deepen and expand connections with the College’s donor and alumni community. The Engagement Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of an engagement strategy which aims to build relationships with alumni and donors to lead to greater involvement with the College through the giving of funds, time and expertise, to give donors a strong sense of the positive impact of their generosity, and to bring potential major donors closer to the areas of College life that require financial support.
At Worcester we have worked extremely hard to foster deeper engagement with alumni and feedback from our community has been very positive. We are seeking a team member who can bring rigour and focus in order to build on this strong foundation, bringing a proven track record in strategic thinking, effective relationship building, strong attention to quality and detail and project management skills. The role is varied and would suit someone who understands the value to the fundraising programme of creating meaningful connections, with the drive and creativity to deliver an innovative and successful engagement programme. The role gives the opportunity to build on relationship fundraising knowledge and experience through working personally with a portfolio of donors to develop relationships and grow their philanthropic giving to the College.
The Development and Alumni Relations team works in spacious offices in the heart of Worcester College overlooking some of the most beautiful gardens in Oxford. As a team we enjoy a strong sense of purpose and shared success.
Further details of the role and person specification can be found through the document attached in the job advert on our college website.
Application process: Please apply following the link on our website.
Interview date: Week starting 2nd February 2026
If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer).
Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.
Circa £58,000 per annum
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Innovation Manager on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, covering Early Moments Leave.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced innovator to become a key member of our Innovation team. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of our fundraising product portfolio by leading cross-functional teams to deeply understand the needs of our supporters and partners, in order to develop and launch new products that align with UNICEFs strategic objectives.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 1 February 2026.
Interview dates:
First stage: 12 February 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
Second stage: 18 February 2026 in person.
Our offices are on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an Individual Giving Lead who will manage our portfolio of online and offline direct marketing campaigns, leading the delivery of these from end to end. This will include our annual Big Give cash appeal and regular giving ‘Support the serving’ campaign along with line management of the Individual Giving Fundraiser.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will have a minimum of two years’ experience in Individual Giving, with strong expertise in both Individual and Regular Giving programme development. You will be confident designing and delivering multichannel fundraising campaigns across email, social media, the website, and direct mail, and skilled in managing a campaign calendar from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong project planning, organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, along with proven experience working collaboratively across teams, particularly with Marketing and Communications.
You will bring experience in leading others, including setting SMART objectives, managing performance, and supporting staff development to enhance team capability. You will be able to lead a portfolio of individual and regular giving activities, ensuring targets are met and high-quality delivery is maintained. Your background will demonstrate a track record of guiding team members effectively, contributing to successful income generation and continuous improvement across fundraising programmes.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The annual salary range for the post is between £34,000 up to £37,000 per annum, depending upon experience.
Benefits
6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Direct Marketing Manager, European New Donors
Location: London
Hiring Range: 46,000-55,000 GBP per year
Reporting to the Director of New Donor Engagement, the Direct Marketing Manager leads IFAW’s international new donor acquisition and global reactivation efforts. This role oversees the strategy and execution of IFAW’s direct mail and face-to-face fundraising for four European markets: Germany, France, UK and The Netherlands. This role also designs and executes strategies to re-engage long lapsed supporters in all markets. Collaborate with the digital acquisition team to amplify results and leverage the strategies to attract new donors and reactivate lapsed donors. The manager collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively and in alignment with organizational goals.
Role and Responsibilities
· Lead all facets of direct mail new donor acquisition and reactivation programs, including strategic planning, budget oversight, creative strategy, vendor management, and process optimization.
· Support and participate in direct response TV campaigns and leverage that strategy to amplify results in direct mail and face to face channels.
· Develop and implement country-specific acquisition and reactivation strategies to maintain or grow donor file size in alignment with departmental goals.
· Conduct in-market research and stay informed on emerging donor acquisition methods and trends.
· Collaborate with Direct Marketing Directors to ensure newly acquired and reactivated donors align with overall fundraising goals and audience segmentation strategies.
· Oversee vendors and internal colleagues to ensure acquisition and reactivation campaigns are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
· Apply direct marketing principles, fundraising strategies, and analytical insights to design and optimize acquisition and reactivation campaigns.
· Research, identify, and recommend acquisition and reactivation test plans that support innovation, cost efficiency, and departmental growth objectives.
· Contribute to the development and management of the annual budget and three-year projections, ensuring alignment with strategic fundraising priorities.
· Deliver timely and accurate monthly forecast updates to the Director of New Donor Engagement, accompanied by a clear narrative outlining key performance trends, strategic adjustments, and changes impacting acquisition and reactivation campaigns.
· Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and alignment with organizational policies, fundraising ethics, and operational expectations. Ensure that vendors operate within contractual agreements.
· Lead the vendor selection process by issuing bids, evaluating proposals, and managing onboarding to ensure alignment with organizational standards and campaign goals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· 5+ years of direct marketing experience, preferably within a nonprofit or fundraising context
· Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of self-motivation, effective time management, and team development
· Proven success managing cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute complex projects on schedule and within scope
· Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a focus on clarity, persuasion, and donor engagement
· Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals, with a solid understanding of donor acquisition and retention strategies
· Global marketing exposure or international campaign experience is highly desirable
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or a relevant experience preferred
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest to Careers | IFAW
Brilliant opportunity to join a young and growing charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help establish Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a finance function and who has skills in office management and administration.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the role is responsible for bookkeeping, credit control, HR administration and ensuring the smooth running of the office (ranging from ensuring there is milk in the fridge to ordering stationery and managing IT requests). As a key point of contact for callers and visitors an awareness of excellent customer service will also be needed. The role is very varied and will
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Policy & Campaigns
Grade and Salary: Team lead - £56,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
Reporting To: Director
Number of direct reports: Three (currently)
Location: Brighton/Hybrid (At least two days per week in Brighton Office)
Contract: Full time, permanent (35 hours a week)
Travel Requirements: The post involves some UK travel and may include occasional travel to Europe.
Background
Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) is the only charity in the UK focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which works nationally and internationally to eliminate the use of the most hazardous pesticides, reduce dependence on pesticides overall, and to increase the adoption of sustainable alternatives to chemical pest control.
Our Head of Policy & Campaigns leads our work in the UK which aims to better protect both the environment and human health from pesticide harms. Through policy work, lobbying, research, media and strategic communications, we aim to influence a range of decision makers, from the UK government and devolved administrations to local councils and the country’s biggest supermarkets. The role also includes working alongside PAN UK’s Director to secure funding to cover the UK team’s salaries, overheads and activities. It is an incredibly varied role, involving everything from leading on strategy development for the UK team while also being intricately involved in writing and editing publications and executing other activities such as events and mobilising the public.
The Head of Policy & Campaigns is part of PAN UK’s Senior Management Team (along with our Director, Head of Finance and Governance and Head of International Programmes) which sets the direction of the organisation and ensures it is well-managed and delivering on our mission.
Specific responsibilities
1. Advocacy, policy and campaigning
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Lead the UK team in developing advocacy strategies, and fully utilising opportunities to make progress towards achieving PAN UK’s mission.
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Conduct high quality research and analysis aimed at influencing decision makers. Ensure it is presented in a way which is both technically accurate and compelling.
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Develop and/or maintain expertise in pesticide policy with the aim of being able to represent PAN UK credibly in a range of external fora.
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Build relationships with a wide range of decision makers including government ministers and civil servants, parliamentarians, devolved administrations, local councils and supermarkets.
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Ensure that the organisation’s policy positions on UK pesticide issues are clear, well thought out and will lead to positive change.
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Find creative ways to involve the UK public in PAN UK’s work, including enabling members of the public to contact decision makers directly.
2. Communications
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Secure media coverage for PAN UK outputs, including writing press releases and liaising with journalists. Provide written quotes for media outlets and give interviews for radio and TV.
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Write materials including policy reports, political briefings and public-facing communications such as blogs and supporter emails. Edit and sign off all outputs from the UK team, ensuring they are both well-written and accurate.
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Conduct public speaking at a range of events, from high-profile events in parliament to community gatherings (and everything in between!).
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Work closely with PAN UK’s Communications Manager to provide content for the organisation’s website and social media channels. Support the Communications Manager in their broader work which includes raising PAN UK’s public profile and leading on individual giving.
3. Fundraising and financial management
(Please note that PAN UK does not employ fundraisers).
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Raise sufficient funds to cover the UK team’s salaries, activity costs and contribution to organisational overheads.
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Contribute to efforts to raise core funds, which are led by PAN UK’s Director.
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Identify and build relationships with new funders, particularly trusts and foundations, with the aim of securing funding.
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Maintain excellent relationships with existing funders, making sure to meet reporting deadlines.
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Follow PAN UK protocols to ensure that the UK team’s finances are well-managed.
4. Leadership and strategy
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Manage a high-performing team, leading on strategy development and implementation and ensuring that the team runs effectively.
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Line manage the staff of the UK team, running regular 121s, annual appraisals and generally making sure they are happy and productive.
5. Contributing to the organisation
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Contribute to the effective and smooth running of the organisation through membership of the Senior Management Team.
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Report to the PAN UK Board of Trustees as and when required.
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Other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director and commensurate with the post.
Person specification
Essential
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At least eight years’ advocacy experience, including experience of designing, developing and implementing both policy work and public campaigns.
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Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing strategies designed to create change.
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Excellent writing and editing skills and experience of producing both technical and public-facing materials. Exceptional attention to detail and a personal commitment to accuracy.
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An understanding of the political context, actors, and processes relating to key policy areas that intersect with pesticides such as food, farming, environment and/or health.
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Experience lobbying decision makers and knowledge of how the UK political system works.
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Demonstrable experience of preparing successful funding applications and building relationships with funders.
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Experience of managing, leading and motivating staff.
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
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Proven ability to work on own initiative, meeting objectives and tight deadlines under pressure.
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The right to work in the UK.
Desirable
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Knowledge of problems and solutions associated with pesticides and/or other chemicals.
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Experience working in sectors related to pesticides including environment, health and/or social justice.
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Relevant degree in a related discipline (science or social science).
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Experience of dealing with the media and acting as a spokesperson.
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Experience in managing project budgets.
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Knowledge of UK libel laws.
For 40 years, PAN UK has worked to tackle the problems caused by pesticides and to promote safe and sustainable alternatives



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There when it matters
Sue Ryder has an exciting opportunity as we seek to appoint a Solicitor to join our amazing team of legal experts.
This role is key to the provision of comprehensive legal advice and support across the charity to meet legal obligations, including compliance with legislation and sector best practice.
The newly appointed Solicitor will be pivotal in providing advice to directors and senior leadership on regulatory and compliance matters.
About the role:
Amongst areas such as contracts, governance, fundraising, intellectual property, employment litigation and Data protection a key area of the role focus and responsibilities will be Healthcare and will include:
• Draft access permissions (eg research, elective placements)
• Draft and review policies, procedures and guidelines
• Advise on HM Coroner matters (reports, investigations, inquests)
• Advise on StJRs
• Advise on Deprivation of Liberty Standards
• Requests for patient data from healthcare professionals, lawyers etc
• Advise on complaints up to Ombudsman level
• Advise on human rights
• Advise on LPAs
• Monitor healthcare legislation as it affects the charity’s areas of operations
• Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance matters (anti bribery, anti-money laundering, data protection, care standards and charity regulations)
• Manage relationships with external solicitors, barristers in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Support senior managers in navigating new legal and regulatory developments.
• Draft and review policies, procedures and guidance
• Positively influence the charity’s ethical culture
• Advise on document retention period
About you:
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence at all levels of the charity
• Strong communication skills and ability to put across complex legal concepts to managers with a non-legal background
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Able to draft with clarity
• Analytical skills with solution-driven approach
• Ability to identify reputational and other risks and devise strategies to manage them
• Alert to ethical and professional issues, capable of identifying conflicts of interest
• Resilient, tied to professional approach
• Ability to work independently
• Legal research
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in using IT
Minimum Essential criteria:
• Experience of working as a solicitor with a healthcare provider
• Qualified solicitor, holding current practising certificate
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Available for hybrid working, 2 days in Colchester minimum
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to advance the strategic growth of our programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….
· Able to demonstrate significant success in high value fundraising, including trust and foundation income generation
· A brilliant communicator, with a flair for writing and a high level of attention to detail
· Experienced in working to, and achieving targets, and able to work at pace under a healthy level of pressure, whilst maintaining the highest standard of work
· Skilled in collaboration and relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders
· Resilient, driven and able to work flexibly as required across multiple funding streams
· Passionate for delivering social impact and committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate and timely reporting, and providing clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with the Director of Finance to maintain the organisation’s financial health and compliance.
As a qualified accountant, the postholder will lead a professional finance function that delivers expertise across budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. They will oversee financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial sustainability and supporting its mission-driven growth.
Beyond core financial management, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in wider organisational development, including supporting TLG’s commercial subsidiaries: Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays). This includes providing financial oversight, analysis, and advice to enable these ventures to thrive and generate income that supports the charity’s work.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.8-1 FTE, 30-37.5 hours)
Closing Date: Thursday 29th January
Initial Interviews: Friday 6th February – Online
Final Interviews: Friday 13th February – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Acquisition and Development to take on one of the most wide-reaching and influential leadership roles at Royal British Legion. This is a big, complex role with real visibility, offering the chance to shape how we attract, engage and build long-term relationships with supporters at a time of significant change.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This role sits at the heart of how we grow and sustain our supporter base. You’ll be accountable for the strategic direction of supporter acquisition and development, owning the full journey from first engagement through to long-term value. With significant scope and autonomy, you’ll set clear direction, make confident decisions and ensure our approach is coherent, ambitious and built for scale.
Change and transformation are central to this role. You’ll lead the embedding of new processes, ways of working and decision-making frameworks across teams, bringing structure, pace and clarity in a complex environment. Working at senior level, you’ll influence across the organisation, lead our approach to creative, manage competing priorities and ensure delivery remains strong while our fundraising approach evolves.
We’re looking for a senior fundraising or marketing leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will have deep, hands-on experience of leading large-scale acquisition and development in a complex organisation. You’ll be comfortable operating at leadership level, accountable for performance, and confident leading teams through change. If you’re motivated by scale, influence and the opportunity to shape the future of mass fundraising at a large and well recognised national charity, this role offers a rare and career-defining challenge.
You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates:
First-stage interviews: 29 January – 2 February
- Interviews will last 90 minutes
- Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview
Second-stage interviews: TBC
- Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



This new role at Young Sounds UK will lead on securing grant income from and coordinating relationships with Trusts and Foundations. This will include identifying and researching funders, submitting compelling applications and completing timely and accurate reports.
You'll need to be comfortable with managing budgets, using CRMs, and demonstrating our impact through writing case studies that bring our work to life. You'll also need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and be organised, flexible and with a great attention to detail.
We're looking for someone who has at least three years experience of fundraising in a charity, especially if they’ve focused on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and who is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their career.
For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026 at 12 noon.
About Young Sounds UK
Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:
- We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help
- We support music education through training, advocacy and research.
Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are:
- Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential
- Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
- Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
- Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



