Director of fundraising and communications jobs
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll will an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.
No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 5 February 2026 9am
Interview date First stage interview: 10,11 February 2026
Second stage interview: 16 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
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Working with the Director of Research, this role will have management of the clinical development process at Cure Parkinson’s. The charity supports a large treatment selection process that feeds new clinical trials seeking disease modification. This is an exciting time in Parkinson’s research and there is the opportunity to have a really meaningful impact by joining the Cure Parkinson’s team as we expand our funding schemes and initiate new ventures.
As our Clinical Research Manager, you will have a PhD in life sciences (an MD or MBSS would advantageous) and significant experience in clinical trial development. You must have a strong understanding of Parkinson’s, the biology associated with the condition, and the agents currently in development. You will require excellent organisational and communication skills as you will be representing the charity via stakeholder engagement. Working as an effective member of our Research Team you will be able to handle multiple tasks with precision simultaneously and be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers.
To apply please upload your CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements of the role.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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VACANCY
Philanthropy Fundraiser
£21,000 (£35,000 FTE)
22.5 hours per week
Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working
5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Blue Light Card Discount Scheme,free DBS checkparking and uniform.
Closing date for applicants: Mid-day Tuesday 3 February 2026
First interviews via Teams: Thursday 5 February 2026
Second interviews (in person): Tuesday 10 February 2026
Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?
Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
The Philanthropy Fundraiser will play a key role in growing high-value income streams by identifying, building and nurturing relationships with major donors. You will develop tailored engagement strategies, create compelling cases for support, and deliver excellent stewardship to secure significant gifts that sustain and expand our care services for future generations.
The role will do this by focusing on;
- Developing and implementing a philanthropy strategy for Nottinghamshire Hospice.
- Cultivating relationships with donors capable of giving £5000+ annually.
- Working closely with Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and key external stakeholders.
- Storytelling and communicating the impact fundraising has on those we support.
- Organising and attending donor cultivation events and networking.
This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
- Proven experience in major donor / relationship fundraising or high-value fundraising.
- Target driven with proven experience of exceeding income targets.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to write persuasive proposals and construct personalised approaches.
- Confidence verbalising key messages to present confidently to diverse audiences and in a variety of settings eg. one-to-one or to larger audiences.
- Proven experience of motivating and inspiring others with the use of powerful storytelling.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of managing a busy workload with conflicting priorities.
- Experience in managing projects from formation to delivery.
- Experience of working within a legislative or external governance framework.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge if the hospice or healthcare sector
- Experience using fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Donorflex)
- Experience of General Data Protection Regulations.
Travelling may be required for your job role and therefore you may be required to hold a Full UK Drivers’ licence, have access to a vehicle and to be able to provide evidence of ‘Business use’ motor insurance, purchased at the postholders’ expense.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Standard DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold. We currently collect and process information including but not limited to the contents of your CV, cover letter and application. We ensure that we use your information in accordance with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information as contained within our Privacy Policy (available via our website ).
Registered Charity no: 509759
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We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders – making the case for ambitious investigative journalism that holds power to account.
You’ll work closely with our Development Director and project leads, playing a central role in securing the resources that power our investigations. If you love variety, know how to tell a compelling story, and want to use your skills to back fearless impact-led journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
We are the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative newsroom. Our reporting is published by media partners around the world and holds power to account across five areas: environment, health, big tech, dirty money and local power.
This role will manage 2–3 of our editorial teams, providing strategic fundraising support to help them deliver journalism that drives real-world change. While the exact portfolio will be confirmed with the successful candidate, the role will initially support 2-3 of our core teams and may also contribute to work on emerging issues such as mis- and disinformation and its impact on UK communities.
Our teams include:
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Bureau Local: Works with communities across the UK to uncover hidden stories and drive accountability. Recent work includes exposing the exploitation of migrant workers, running a community-led investigation shaped by the Trans+ community, and bringing vital transparency to the family courts through reporting and mentoring.
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Enablers: Investigates the lawyers, accountants and financial structures that enable corruption and allow illicit finance to flow through the UK. Their reporting has prompted major regulatory investigations and scrutiny.
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Big Tech: Scrutinises the power and influence of major technology companies, examining issues such as moderator working conditions, surveillance, algorithmic harms, digital rights and the impact of AI on society. Their reporting has informed safety measures, supported litigation, and strengthened public understanding of how tech shapes our lives.
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Environment: Investigates the environmental and human impacts of resource extraction, climate finance and the actions of powerful corporations. Their reporting has contributed to changes in corporate practices and prompted customers to take action - including leaving their banks.
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Global Health: Examines the systems that shape access to healthcare, the safety and quality of medicines, and the influence of corporate and political interests on global health outcomes. The team has briefed the WHO and medical practitioners, ensuring their findings inform policy and frontline practice.
Our fundraising
The Bureau is almost entirely funded through grants and donations – without our supporters, we couldn’t do what we do. Over recent years, we’ve grown to a team of 35 people with an annual income of £2.8m, backed by a committed network of trusts, foundations, and individuals.
This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we build on those strong relationships and explore new ways to diversify our income.
Responsibilities
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Work with project leads to develop their ideas into a strong case for support, translating complex issues into powerful, accessible narratives for funders.
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Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting, effective stewardship and continued support.
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Research and develop a pipeline of new prospects.
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Write compelling proposals and applications to secure new grants.
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Collaborate with our other Fundraising Manager, who leads on the remaining themes, and provide support in those areas when needed.
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Support the Bureau in identifying ways to diversify our income, such as helping to grow our major donor programme.
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Work closely with colleagues across the Bureau - from reporters and impact producers to operations and finance – and play an active part in maintaining a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
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Pitch in on a range of fundraising tasks, big and small, to keep the Bureau in the best position to deliver its journalism.
Skills and experience
You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying.
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Fundraising track record: 5+ years’ experience raising significant money for charities or non-profits, especially from foundations (HNW experience a bonus).
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Grants expertise: confidence managing the full cycle from initial due diligence and agreements through to reporting back about our work.
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Great communicator: able to translate complex issues into strong and compelling proposals; fluent in English.
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Researcher and analyst: skilled at identifying new funding opportunities.
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Organised: able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
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Collaborative: comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom environment.
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Creative and resourceful: able to think beyond simple metrics to make a powerful case for impact.
Experience securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, or human rights is desirable but not essential. People with experience raising funds for campaigning or rights-based work may be especially well-suited.
Benefits – what we offer
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25 days annual leave + Christmas closure days
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Option to work a nine-day fortnight - (by reduction in annual leave)
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Learning and development opportunities
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Cycle to Work scheme
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to our email located on our website by 19th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26 January.
If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or have questions before applying, contact the email address located on our Fundraising Manager page. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please also complete our anonymous equality monitoring form here, which helps us track who we are reaching.
Our values
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Just: We pursue what is right with integrity and fairness.
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Honest: We reveal the truth, even when uncomfortable.
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Courageous: We break new ground with ambition and tenacity.
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Inclusive: We embrace diversity, equity, and different perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together.
ACCM (UK) is a Bedford-based charity working to improve the health, wellbeing and equality of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged and marginalised communities. We focus in particular on women, families and young people who experience social exclusion, health inequalities, or are affected by harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage (FM) and honour-based violence (HBV).
We provide:
- Health & wellbeing support — group activities, wellbeing sessions, one-to-one support, signposting
- Education & skills programmes — ESOL, digital skills, confidence building, employability
- Advocacy & safeguarding — support for victims/survivors of harmful practices and abuse
- Community engagement — outreach, awareness-raising, partnership development
- A community hub at the Cauldwell Community Centre — a welcoming, accessible space for activities, events and services Our vision is a society where harmful practices and abuse are not tolerated and where everyone - regardless of background - has equal opportunity to live in safety, dignity and good health.
Our values are:
- Inclusion and Respect
- Empowerment
- Community Cohesion
- Innovation and Partnership
- Accountability.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation at a defining moment. The successful candidate will:
- Build on deep community trust and long-standing relationships
- Shape the future of Cauldwell Community Centre
- Strengthen services that support women, families and young people
- Lead the organisation into a sustainable, confident future
- Put their own stamp on ACCM(UK)’s next phase of growth.
You will be joining a supportive Board and staff team committed to making this transition a success.
The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 30th January 2026 by 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 18th February 2026 (with the possibility of alternative arrangements being made dependent on your circumstance and availability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Corporate Partnerships
Location: North London (3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Term: Permanent
Aquilas is delighted to be partnering witth a much loved children's charity to recruit a Head of Corporate Partnerships to join their successful fundraising team.
About the role:
In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to develop and enhance their Corporate and Special Events Programme. This is very much a hands-on role of team leadership and direct account management. This includes six figure partners.
The post-holder has a key role in the management of their Philanthropy & Corporate Board, which bring together industry leader to help move both these programmes forward. There is great freedom to innovate and a healthy pool of local business with an affinity to our cause. The post-holder takes a key leadership role across fundraising and marketing, working with their peers and Director to take strategic decisions for wider benefit of the department.
Line managing a small team of two you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective partners of the charity. You will ensure our partners have the best possible experience, making them feel engaged and motivated, valued and informed about the impact of their involvement and help them achieve their organisation’s objectives.
About you:
You will be an inspiring Corporate Fundraising Head, excellentcommunicator and a natural relationship builder. You will have demonstrative experience in people management within Partnerships and ideally a strong, broad background in corporate fundraising or commerical sales. Excellent donor stewardship skills in terms of account management of existing supports
To Apply:
To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:
Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas
Shape the Future of a World-Renowned Institution.
Director of Development
Employer: King’s College, Cambridge
Salary: Starting salary in the region of £90,000 – £100,000 with scope to go beyond for a leading professional with outstanding experience and track record.
Location: Cambridge, UK
King’s College, Cambridge is embarking on the next chapter of its long and influential history and is seeking a Director of Development who can imagine, articulate and drive a bold philanthropic vision for the College.
For more than five centuries, King’s has been a place where ideas, discovery and creativity flourish. Its Chapel stands as one of Europe’s great architectural achievements; its Choir is recognised globally; its students and scholars have shaped culture, science and society. The College is now looking for a development leader who can help secure the resources that will enable it to thrive for generations to come.
Joining King’s at a moment of real momentum, you will build on the achievements of the recent £100 million campaign and design the next strategic phase of fundraising. This will include championing initiatives that broaden access, strengthen support for students, enhance academic excellence, and protect the unique historic fabric of the College.
You will have substantial experience in securing major gifts, a confident and motivating leadership style, and experience of cultivating deep, lasting relationships. A key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with a vibrant global community of alumni and build new partnerships with individuals and organisations who share King’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, innovation and positive societal impact.
King’s is a place that encourages independent thought, creativity and meaningful contribution to society. Among our alumni are Nobel laureates, world-changing scholars, and trailblazers. Central to our mission is ensuring that exceptional students, whatever their background, can flourish.
As Director of Development, you will be elected to a Fellowship of the College, joining a vibrant, diverse and dynamic community. This position offers more than professional advancement - it represents a rare opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an institution whose commitment to education and innovation has shaped the world for over five centuries.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1 February.
First round interviews are expected to be held the week of 23 February with second round interviews the week of 2 March 2026.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
King’s College, Cambridge is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Download the candidate pack and send your tailored CV and cover letter no later than Midnight on Sunday, 1 February.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen our fundraising strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in income to support our mission of protecting and restoring tropical forests and inspiring climate action.
The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing an ambitious fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and trusts.
Working closely with the Director, Deputy Director, Finance and Grants Manager and Communications and Digital Marketing Manager, you will drive forward fundraising targets, cultivate new opportunities, and consolidate existing partnerships. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, ensuring our fundraising approach is robust, ethical, and aligned with our values.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy Development and Income Generation
● Develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the charity (with a strong but not exclusive focus on corporate partnerships), aligned with the charity’s 5-year strategic plan.
● Research, identify, and build a pipeline of new funding opportunities to diversify and expand income streams, such as corporate partners, trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and individual giving.
● Prepare due diligence checks on potential new funding opportunities to be presented to the board / senior management.
● Develop compelling cases for support and tailored proposals to secure significant income from corporate partners primarily.
2. Systems and Process Improvement
● Establish and implement new systems for organising, stewarding, and monitoring corporate funders, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
● Introduce clear processes for donor stewardship, including trackers, reporting templates and potentially a new CRM system.
● Ensure all fundraising activities comply with fundraising regulations, data protection requirements, and ethical fundraising principles.
3. Relationship Management and Stewardship
● Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective corporate funders through effective stewardship and engagement.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent relationship management for corporate partners.
● Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager to maximise fundraising campaigns such as the Big Give.
4. Events and Engagement
● Lead on the planning and delivery of a flagship summer event designed to attract funders, with the aim of securing new partnerships and long-term support.
● Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the event is well-promoted, impactful, and aligned with the charity’s mission.
● Organise and attend meetings, presentations, and other events to engage with funders and promote the charity’s work.
5. Reporting and Evaluation
● Monitor and report on fundraising income targets, maintaining accurate records of all funders and partnerships.
● Working with the relevant programmes teams, provide regular impact reports to funders, demonstrating the outcomes of their support.
● Evaluate the success of fundraising initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
6. Team Collaboration
● Work collaboratively across the team to develop funding proposals and case studies.
● Work closely with the Communications and Digital Fundraising Manager to develop online donations and regular gifts and improve the digital marketing and eNewsletter (for increasing donations).
● Contribute to innovative fundraising campaigns and activities.
● Support and participate in wider organisational activities, including events and cross‑team initiatives as required.
● Contribute to annual budget setting and targets for fundraising.
● Line management of volunteers as required.
Training will be provided to ensure that all candidates feel supported in their role and progress in their career development. Welsh language training will be offered to support learning if necessary. IT training in WordPress and other essential software will also be offered. Travel across Wales will be required.
Seldom but occasional evening and weekend work may be required.Size of Wales has a flexible working policy.
Selection Criteria
Minimum criteria for interview selection is 60% of the Selection Criteria. Please see the Selection Criteria Assessment Table for details.
- Experience of working with corporations and/or businesses, approaching, building relationships and stewarding.
- Experience developing or contributing to fundraising or income‑generation strategies, including identifying and prioritising new funding opportunities.
- Ability to research, assess, and build a pipeline of prospective funders, such as corporate partners, trusts, foundations, or individual supporters.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals or cases for support tailored to different audiences.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, fundraising regulation, ethical fundraising practice, and data protection requirements.
- Ability to build, maintain, and strengthen positive relationships with external partners, such as funders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting information clearly in meetings or events.
- Ability to monitor progress/targets, maintain accurate records using tracking tools, and report on outcomes (training provided where required)
- Experience producing clear reports or summaries that communicate impact or results to stakeholders.
- Ability to evaluate activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across teams to deliver shared goals, proposals, campaigns and projects.
- Strong IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Canva.
- Willingness to embody equity, diversity and inclusion principles
Safeguarding
Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Size of Wales is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Size of Wales is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work.
In 2020, we took steps to become an antiracist organisation and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are reviewing all our staff policies to be more inclusive.
Size of Wales is particularly keen to receive applications from people from an ethnically diverse background and disabled, deaf and neurodiverse people. These are characteristics and identities that are currently underrepresented at Size of Wales. Furthermore, the work we do challenges modern day colonialism and discriminatory power structures that are prevalent in society and global solidarity work. Our work centres marginalised people’s voices and aims to remove barriers and increase access within the climate crisis. Having people with these identities and characteristics join the team would be invaluable and Size of Wales would become a better organisation because of this.
A world where people, trees and biodiverse forests thrive together in a safe climate.
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Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Grants Manager.
This role will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to implement, embed and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s £2.5 million dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award.
Covering four programmes (Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement), the post holder will be responsible for managing circa £2.5M of expenditure each year, ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors.
This is a unique opportunity to work within the hospital environment where the projects we fund are delivered, supporting clinical staff to access funding to directly improve patient care. You will be vital in cultivating these in-hospital relationships.
This role will be key, as continue our ambitious new strategy to grow our reach and impact, and this opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to implement new ways of working as part of the management team.
We are looking for a passionate individual with the drive to deliver this programme of work, but most important they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.
Main responsibilities
Grant Management & Compliance
- Oversee the delivery of the charity’s dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award: Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement. The post holder will be responsible for circa £2.5M expenditure per annum ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors (grant values typically range from £2K to <£0.5M).
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grants are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure compliance with financial obligations (inc. payments, reconciliations and audits) and regulatory obligations (inc. data management, grant award contracts, procurement).
- Ensure grant making processes reflects and champion current best practice.
- Develop and implement a Grants Advisory Committee.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Build relationships with key stakeholders within University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust (UHS), including senior health professionals, executive team members, partners and beneficiaries.
- Work to embed the grants programmes within the hospital environment and work with UHS staff to support them in access funding through working within the hospital and regular visits to clinical areas.
- Act as primary liaison for the Charity’s grant making responsibilities, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives and 2024-2027 strategic mission
- Provide support to Director of Operations and Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative approach to grant programme delivery in tandem with fundraising, communication and art programme goals.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, attending hospital site visits, events and other external facing activities as required.
- Implement hybrid applicant and grantee support functions (e.g. webinars, Q&A events, promotional events, annual learning events).
Strategic Planning & Funding Prioritisation
- Lead the development of the Charity’s grant-making function, working with internal and external stakeholders in identifying key funding priorities that align with the Charity’s mission and future goals.
- Develop strategies for allocating resources effectively and the ongoing review of grant programmes (aiming for continual improvement).
- Develop strategies for working in partnership with UHS for joint decision making, the effective management of capital awards and high value grant requests.
- Identify new grant opportunities and potential partnerships to diversify funding streams.
- Maximise grant impact by contributing to the business planning process.
Evaluation, Reporting & Impact
- Oversee processes for effective grant monitoring, reporting and analysis of grants portfolio.
- Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the charity’s grants programme, ensuring this is embedded and linked to organisation wide reporting mechanisms and measurable outcomes are achieved.
- Use data and insights to inform the continuous improvement of grant-making practices and programme development.
- Utilise information captured to promote grant programmes and support Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
- Support the Grants and Impact Officer.
General
- Support the line management and continuing professional development of the grants team.
- Ensure content and material is in line with Directorate of Fundraising and Communications for marketing, publications, website and social media responsibilities.
- Support the wider work of the organisation, contributing to all staff events/meetings as required.
- Support the Director of Operations and Resources in the preparation of necessary Trustee reports, annual reports and impact reports.
- Support EDI journey.
Knowledge and experience
- Substantial experience in grants management, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (e.g. healthcare charity). Post holder must be proficient with pre and post award responsibilities including assessment.
- Demonstrable track record of contributing to organisational strategy.
- Demonstrable track record of utilising grants management systems.
- Demonstrable track record of budget management.
- Proven ability in managing impact measurement of charitable programmes.
- Proven ability in Committee Management.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- Strong attention to detail.
- Financially proficient.
- IT proficient.
- Excellent problem solver.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
- A passion for the Charity’s mission and a commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that enhances patient care.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Macmillan Cancer Support – Head of Philanthropy
Location: Hybrid – London SE1
Salary: £80-88,000 per annum.
Contract: Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.
Macmillan Cancer Supporter are seeking a Head of Philanthropy to lead a transformational change in building deeper, strategic relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and in the way Macmillan delivers impact through philanthropy.
Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are there with all the information, support and guidance needed, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.
The Head of Philanthropy will lead a fundraising team to deliver a current annual target of £5m, whilst also developing an ambitious strategy to sustainably grow income; the charity’s goal is to build a £20m annual philanthropy programme by 2030. To that aim, the post-holder will be responsible for inspiring and supporting team members through a period of rapid growth and change and to maximise existing networks and build relationships with new supporters. They will also work with the Propositions team to develop compelling fundraising asks that galvanise support and work across the organisation to place philanthropy at the heart of everything the charity does.
The ideal candidate will be an inspiring, authentic leader who knows how to build high‑performing teams through collaboration, empowerment and excellent people management. You will bring significant experience securing and growing £1m+ relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and trusts and foundations, alongside proven commercial acumen and a proven ability to manage multi‑million-pound budgets.
Candidates will have personally led major philanthropic gifts and multi‑million‑pound appeals, underpinned by a sophisticated approach to cultivation, stewardship and data‑driven insight. Comfortable influencing high‑profile stakeholders with gravitas and sensitivity, you will also be an innovator - someone who constructively challenges the status quo, developing new propositions and identifying opportunities to accelerate income growth.
Finally, you will be passionate about Macmillan’s mission and motivated by the opportunity to share the charity’s story and secure the resources it needs to expand reach and impact.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days, to be agreed between Monday–Friday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £35,000–£39,000 per annum (FTE, pro‑rated according to hours worked)
Application Process: Please see the full job description; application form and instructions for applying on our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Eligibility: This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will drive Baytree’s corporate fundraising by developing innovative partnership opportunities, nurturing strong relationships, and securing income and strategic support. You will work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Director to shape and deliver the organisation’s corporate partnerships strategy. This is a hands‑on and impact‑driven role for someone who enjoys relationship‑building, strategic thinking, and contributing to a mission supporting women and girls.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Acquisition & Stewardship
- Identify, secure, and grow new corporate partnerships delivering income, pro bono support, gifts‑in‑kind, and strategic value.
- Create compelling pitches, proposals, and case studies.
- Steward existing partners and produce high‑quality impact reports.
Fundraising Campaigns & Events
- Lead the planning and delivery of major fundraising campaigns (e.g., The Big Give, Baytree anniversaries).
Cross‑Team Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams to align partnerships with organisational priorities.
- Coordinate with service delivery to offer opportunities such as career insight days and work experience.
- Partner with the Volunteer Manager to deliver purposeful corporate volunteering.
Other Responsibilities
- Ensure GDPR compliance and accurate reporting on Views and Beacon CRM.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Proven experience in securing and growing corporate partnerships.
- Strong communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to meet funder requirements, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and committed to confidentiality.
- Strong commitment to Baytree’s mission and openness to its Christian ethos.
Desirable
- Experience working with women and girls in disadvantaged communities.
- Experience managing or coordinating projects or volunteers.
- Familiarity with CRM and data platforms such as Beacon, QuickBooks, or Views.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Communications Specialist to join our UK office (London-based). Reporting to the Communications Director and the CEO you will be responsible for supporting the fundraising, events management and private philanthropy teams as well as liaising with the media.
Your main responsibilities, in order of priority and time commitment, will include:
- Writing content for newsletters, presentations, emails, etc.
- Managing social media channels, including copywriting and proposing audiovisual content.
- Writing communications materials for events, campaigns, etc.
- Maintaining website content.
- Coordinating annual publications (Annual Report and Impact Report).
- Coordinating external suppliers (audiovisual, web maintenance, etc.).
- Writing press releases and liaising with the media.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience.
- Degree in Journalism, Communications or related fields.
- Professional experience with Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp or similar.
- Professional use and management of social media platforms, mainly LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
- Experience using design platforms such as Canva.
- Fluent English communication skills.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Write exceptionally well and know how to create engaging content without losing scientific rigour.
- Have experience communicating with major donors.
- Have a strong attention to detail and take pride in ensuring your content is polished and accurate.
- Are proactive and full of ideas.
- Have creative flair and feel comfortable producing simple designs for social media, presentations, etc.
- Are familiar with the audiovisual world, can manage simple video scripts and have good judgement when assessing content quality.
- Have experience in scientific communication, particularly in cancer research, and are able to explain complex concepts to broad audiences.
It would be a plus if you:
· Are fluent in Spanish.
Conditions:
Salary: £40,000 annual
Remote flexible: 2 to 3 days in office, depending on needs.
Non-profit organisation dedicated to fighting cancer through cutting-edge research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Macmillan Cancer Support – Head of Corporate Partnerships
Location: Hybrid – London SE1
Salary: £80-88,000 per annum.
Contract: Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.
Macmillan Cancer Supporter are seeking a Head of Corporate Partnerships to deliver a corporate partnerships strategy which will support them to reach their goals of reaching everyone living with cancer.
Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are there with all the information, support and guidance needed, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.
The Head of Corporate Partnerships, working closely with the Director of Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy will lead a team of circa 40 people to deliver an annual income target of £15m through a wide range of employee-led fundraising, commercial partnerships and direct programme funding. The role will be responsible for growing and deepening support from existing partners and rapidly expanding a pipeline of new business opportunities, strengthening the connection between the private sector and how Macmillan deliver change, both locally and nationally.
The post-holder will also develop a culture of innovation and collaboration at Macmillan to identify new ways that businesses can work with the charity to create impact, as well as creating a first-class programme of stewardship for corporate supporters.
The ideal candidate for this role will bring authentic, inspiring leadership that empowers teams and drives high performance. They will be confident managing large teams and complex projects/partnerships, and skilled at influencing a diverse range of successful and high-profile individuals.
A proven commercial mindset will be essential, alongside a track record of securing £1m+ strategic partnerships and delivering income in excess of £10m annually. Your approach will be insight‑driven, using data to shape strategy, improve effectiveness and unlock significant income growth. Innovation will be central to how you work – constructively challenging the status quo, developing new propositions and identifying opportunities for improvement. Confident decision‑making and sound judgement will underpin your ability to deliver ambitious results.
Finally, you will be passionate about Macmillan’s mission and motivated by the opportunity to share the charity’s story and secure the resources it needs to expand reach and impact.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Agile - London Head Office (SE5 8FJ)/Home
The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking a direct marketing expert to lead its newly formed Supporter Acquisition and Innovation Unit and provide strategic leadership, direction, and management of the annual acquisition programme.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.
The Assistant Head of Individual Giving is a key, senior role in the Individual Giving Section, overseeing the development and delivery of multi-channel direct marketing activities that inspire and motivate many thousands of new supporters to join the charity’s donor base each year. The post also leads the development and implementation of new acquisition products from concept to launch and meeting an annual fundraising target of approximately £1M. The role leads a unit of three people including one direct line report.
The successful candidate will have
- Extensive expertise in all aspects of direct marketing, specifically acquisition, including detailed knowledge and experience of how best to maximise both offline and online channels, as well as successfully implementing new and innovative products or offers.
- Experience in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of strategy will be critical as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Candidates must be highly organised project managers with excellent leadership and people management skills and the ability to think analytically and critically. They will also possess skills in creative development and, finally, have the ability and willingness to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ.
Closing date: Monday16th February 2026 at 9am.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Our client is entering a defining new chapter as it advances plans to create a reimagined, landmark Museum. With a collection of over 35,000 objects, the Museum is planning totransition from a “museum without walls” to create vibrant cultural landmark. At a time of growing division and misunderstanding, its mission—to share under-told stories of Jewish Britain, challenge prejudice and deepen public understanding—is more important than ever. The new Museum will host bold exhibitions, learning, dialogue and cultural exchange, reaching audiences from across the UK and beyond through innovative partnerships and programming.
Director of Development
Permanent
£65,00 to £80,000
London
The Museum is now seeking an exceptional Director of Development to lead a transformative capital campaign ahead of the 2030 opening. Based at the JW3 office and reporting to the CEO, the role will shape and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy to meet a campaign target of just under £20 million, including £15 million capital costs. As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director will represent the Museum publicly, build high-value donor relationships, lead major gift and capital fundraising activity, and work closely with Trustees and senior staff to drive philanthropic engagement across trusts, foundations, corporates and individuals.
Candidates will bring significant experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies for large-scale or capital projects, with a strong personal track record of securing high level gifts. You will be a confident relationship-builder, an excellent communicator, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders and donors. Financial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire trust quickly are essential, alongside experience managing budgets, donor events and compelling campaign materials. Networks within the arts, heritage or philanthropic sectors would be an advantage.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process please contact Ryan Burdock and Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
If you meet some of the criteria but not all, we still encourage you to enquire. We can support you to understand the role fully and guide you through the application process. To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience aligns, we will arrange a briefing meeting before you submit a formal application. We look forward to hearing from you.