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This is an exciting opportunity to develop Momentum’s corporate partnerships
programme at a time of ambition and growth for the charity. Working as part of the
corporate partnerships team, you will develop and deliver a focused approach to
corporate fundraising, building long-term partnerships that generate sustainable income
and create meaningful opportunities for companies and their employees to support our
work.
This is a hands-on role combining new business development with the stewardship and
growth of existing partnerships. You will identify and secure new opportunities, create
compelling and tailored partnership propositions, and build strong relationships with
corporate supporters at every stage of their journey with Momentum.
The role will suit a proactive and commercially aware relationship-builder who can think
strategically, work independently and turn opportunities into action. You will work closely
with colleagues across the charity to develop creative partnerships, deliver agreed activity
and help corporate supporters understand the difference their support makes.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £49,792 - £56,426 per annum plus generous benefits
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant cultural fundraising campaigns. We're looking for an experienced major gifts or capital fundraising professional who thrives on building exceptional relationships and securing transformational support. You'll join us at a pivotal moment, leading campaigns that will shape the future of Scotland's national collection and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
At National Galleries of Scotland, you'll help secure the future of one of the world's great art collections, cared for on behalf of the nation. You'll raise transformational philanthropic support for projects that preserve Scotland's national collection, expand public access and create lasting cultural impact.
We're looking for a strategic and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience leading complex, high-value fundraising campaigns. You'll be equally confident working with major donors, senior colleagues, Trustees and volunteer leaders. You'll combine excellent judgement with strong planning skills, bringing together people, resources and fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious campaign goals.
While initially focused on The Art Works, you will have a longer-term remit to help shape future capital fundraising priorities that emerge from our strategic ambitions. You’ll personally progress high-value donor relationships while ensuring fundraising campaigns are strategically structured, insight-led, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered.
You'll help broaden our philanthropic reach by expanding a strong and diverse prospect base across local, national and international audiences. This includes developing approaches to high-value and discreet funders and making the best use of senior volunteers and networks.
The scale of the role is exceptional. You'll work on nationally significant projects with a compelling case for support. You'll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact throughout your career.
The difference you’ll make
Reporting to the Head of Development, you will:
- Provide excellent strategic management of capital fundraising campaigns across the organisation, with an immediate focus on The Art Works as well as responsibility for supporting the planning and delivery of future campaigns, including the Mound Level Galleries redevelopment and other major capital priorities.
- Contribute to the development of long-term capital fundraising strategies, campaign plans and prospect pipelines to support future organisational priorities beyond The Art Works, ensuring continuity of donor engagement and campaign readiness.
- Translate campaign strategy, timelines and gift table requirements into clear delivery plans and actions across teams.
- Monitor progress toward income and activity targets, identify variances early and recommend tactical adjustments based on internal insight and external conditions.
- Lead the development and maintenance of campaign reporting, including dashboards, risk logs, income phasing and governance papers.
- Engage directly with major donors, trusts and foundations to cultivate, solicit and steward high-value gifts, working with senior colleagues, Trustees and Campaign Board members as appropriate to maximise outcomes.
- Oversee and direct cultivation and stewardship activity across the capital campaigns team, ensuring delivery of agreed fundraising strategies and a structured and strategic approach to progressing prospects and delivering income targets, while working closely with the wider Development team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to donor engagement.
- Expand the philanthropic prospect base by identifying new opportunities and supporting approaches to high‑value or discreet funders.
- Oversee the preparation of high‑quality briefings, materials and follow‑up for senior‑level donor meetings and solicitations.
- Coordinate all donor hospitality activity for the campaign, liaising with colleagues across the Development team and other teams as required, including events, briefings, site visits and other cultivation opportunities.
- Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship frameworks, ensuring consistent, high‑quality supporter experiences.
- Ensure operational readiness for the public phase of the campaign, coordinating colleagues across Development, Communications and Visitor Experience to create effective giving pathways and engagement opportunities.
- Provide day‑to‑day direction to the Development Manager – Capital Campaigns; the Campaigns Coordinator and other team members (to be brought in on a temporary basis as required at key campaign stages) to support high standards of documentation, planning and internal communication.
- Promote collaborative, inclusive working practices across the team and wider organisation.
Who we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Significant leadership experience in capital or multi‑year fundraising campaigns with £multi-million targets.
- Experience of developing and sustaining a portfolio of high net worth prospects at 5, 6 and 7-figure levels including discreet and invite-only funders.
- Experience modelling and managing fundraising cash flow, campaign pacing and income phasing across multiple fundraising priorities, ensuring alignment with organisational and project delivery requirements.
- Ability to expand donor networks at local, national, and international level.
- Strong presentation and writing skills, with the ability to influence, articulate complex ideas and inspire support.
- Experience planning and delivering high‑quality cultivation events and donor engagements.
- Strong understanding of fundraising sector trends, major donor behaviour and the philanthropic landscape.
- Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Trustees, volunteer fundraising campaign board members and other high‑level advocates.
- Strong knowledge of UK charitable giving and tax considerations relevant to fundraising.
- Highly motivated, with the ability to act on initiative while exercising good judgement about when to involve others.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence interpreting financial, pipeline and performance data.
- Experience using CRM/database systems such as Spektrix or similar.
It would also be great if you have
- Experience of fundraising for multiple capital projects and transitioning donor relationships between successive major campaigns. Knowledge of the arts, culture, heritage, community engagement or education sectors.
- Understanding of how environmental sustainability, climate action and low‑energy design influence contemporary philanthropic priorities.
- Enthusiasm for the mission and work of the National Galleries of Scotland.
- Experience of fundraising in an international context, particularly in North America and Asia.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Right now, Gaza is one of the hardest places in the world to be a child. As of July 2026, UNICEF reported that more than 21,000 children had been killed and around 44,500 injured since October 2023. Over 58,000 have lost one or both parents or primary caregivers, while around 700,000 have missed almost three years of formal education.
Established in 2024, Children Not Numbers (CNN) is a medico-legal charity committed to the health, safety, education and rehabilitation of Gaza’s children. Working alongside colleagues in Gaza and more than 100 volunteers worldwide, including surgeons, medics and lawyers, the charity provides medical care, medical evacuations, education, psychological support and international advocacy. Within its first year, CNN evacuated more than 300 children and their companions, supported over 650 children through its multidisciplinary clinical team, delivered maternal healthcare to more than 600 women, educated over 350 pupils through its primary school, provided holistic care for 71 orphans and distributed more than 1,000 food aid baskets.
Reporting to a Co-Founder and Director, the Senior Communications Manager will lead Children Not Numbers’ social media strategy and day-to-day digital communications, using ethical storytelling to grow audiences, strengthen supporter engagement and help drive fundraising. Building on the charity’s established communications strategy, the postholder will also support website content, campaigns and brand development, working closely with colleagues in Gaza, the fundraising team and external creative partners to ensure the charity’s work is communicated with accuracy, sensitivity and dignity.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of Children Not Numbers’ growth, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and strategic thinking to a charity where communications plays a central role in fundraising and advocacy. With a collaborative ‘yes’ culture, the freedom to think differently and the autonomy to turn ideas into action, the successful candidate will have real influence over campaigns and storytelling.
As Senior Communications Manager you will:
- Lead Children Not Numbers’ social media strategy and day-to-day digital communications, creating compelling, ethical content that grows audiences, strengthens supporter engagement and helps drive fundraising
- Line manage the Marketing & Communications Officer and Gaza-based Video Journalist, while overseeing relationships with external creative and PR partners
- Work closely with colleagues in Gaza, the fundraising team and senior leaders to develop content and campaigns that communicate the charity’s work with accuracy, sensitivity and dignity
- Support digital content creation across the charity’s website, working with an external website agency, supporting the development of campaign landing pages and ensuring consistency of messaging and brand
- Create and/or review written content, including thought leadership pieces, fundraising materials, impact reports and organisational publications
- Monitor performance and emerging opportunities, using insight and creativity to continually strengthen the charity’s communications and digital presence
About you
This role will suit a strategic doer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by seeing the impact of their work. While hugely rewarding, the role is also highly reactive and, at times, harrowing, requiring sound judgement, resilience and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities change. The organisation has an embedded mental health and wellbeing programme in place to support staff – please ask for details.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience developing and/or implementing social media strategy within a charity or NGO settings
- Track record of creating engaging digital content and using ethical storytelling to build audiences and strengthen supporter engagement
- Strong understanding of the role communications and social media play in successful fundraising, with experience developing and delivering integrated digital campaigns that support fundraising, advocacy or wider organisational objectives
- Experience managing people, or demonstrating equivalent leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and support others
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to tone, accuracy and detail
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital trends, audience engagement and analytics, with experience using insight and data to inform strategy and optimise performance
- A confident, collaborative leader, with the ability to work at pace, respond to changing priorities and make sound judgements under pressure
- An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the Gaza and broader Palestine context, humanitarian issues, and the importance of ethical storytelling
- Strong content creation and visual design skills, including experience using Canva or similar design tools
Desirable:
- Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector
- Experience working with photographers, videographers or content creators in international or complex operating environments
- Experience of influencer engagement, partnership development or community-building campaigns
- Knowledge of Google Analytics, Buffer (or similar social media management platforms), SEO and digital performance reporting
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP.
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV ensuring alignment with the person specification. A cover letter is not required, however if you wish to include notes to help clarify alignment between your experience and the person specification, please do so.
While this role is primarily aimed at candidates based in the UK, CNN will consider exceptional applicants based in countries with a time difference of no more than one hour from the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK, you will need to clearly specify your location and the time difference in the Notes section of your application to be considered for the role.
Please note that we will only be able to reply to suitable applicants.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP.
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV ensuring alignment with the person specification. A cover letter is not required, however if you wish to include notes to help clarify alignment between your experience and the person specification, please do so.
While this role is primarily aimed at candidates based in the UK, CNN will consider exceptional applicants based in countries with a time difference of no more than one hour from the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK, you will need to clearly specify your location and the time difference in the Notes section of your application to b
Please note that we will only be able to reply to suitable applicants.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full strategic and operational accountability. Leadership and exceptional communication skills will be critical as The DBR Foundation establishes and grows. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will have a proven track record and experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership position. An extensive knowledge of the implementation of charity governance will be essential in this role.
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing activities, memberships, fundraising and advocacy.
The Chief Executive Officer will have responsibility for recruitment and establishing a new team, resources and managing key relationships in line with the overall strategic policies, direction, goals and budget, for the purposes of advancing The DBR Foundation’s objectives, purpose and identity worldwide.
The DBR Foundation’s objectives are:
- The improvement of health by furthering the advancement of the theory and practice of Deep Brain Reorienting ("DBR")
- The relief of emotional and psychological distress wherever it may arise by the provision of appropriate DBR training and therapy
- The relief of poverty and distress wherever it may arise by the provision of humanitarian aid, by supporting other like-minded charities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy & Organisational Direction:
- Lead strategic initiatives and sustainable organisational long-term development
- Drive sustainable growth and measurable impact
- Lead organisational strategy and service development
Operations & Service Quality:
- Oversee all operational delivery
- Ensure members are equipped with relevant, up-to-date, and impactful resources
Financial Management, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:
- Provide strong financial oversight and sustainability planning
- Ensure regulatory, and governance compliance
- Performance and risk overview to the Board of Trustees
Business Development & Commissioning:
- Income strategy and fundraising
- Grant applications and partnership funding
- Building relationships and funder partnerships
People & Values:
- Build a high performing operational team
- Establish a culture that reflects the core values and culture of the Foundation
External Engagement & Stewardship:
- Act as senior ambassador and spokesperson
- Represent the Foundation across statutory, voluntary, education and health sectors
- Strengthen partnerships and influence
Essential Skills:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, public or social sector
- Strong organisational and operational management experience
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees
- Proven financial oversight and budget responsibility
- Experience delivering organisational strategy
- Fundraising or income generation leadership experience
- Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Commissioning and contract delivery experience
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM WITHIN THE DBR MEMBERSHIP.
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Help shape the future of dance.
Some fundraising roles support great organisations. This one helps shape an art form.
Sadler's Wells is one of the world's leading dance organisations; commissioning, producing and presenting more dance than anywhere else. From contemporary to hip hop, ballet to Bollywood, their work reaches millions of people across the UK and internationally while creating opportunities for artists and communities to thrive.
As they continue an exciting new chapter following the opening of Sadler's Wells East, they're looking for an exceptional fundraising leader to join them as Deputy Director of Philanthropy.
This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to build transformational relationships with philanthropists who believe in the power of dance to inspire, connect and create lasting change.
The opportunity
Working closely with the Director of Development, you'll lead the Major Gifts team, driving strategy and personally securing significant support from high-net-worth individuals. You'll develop and grow a portfolio of major, principal and transformational donors, creating compelling opportunities for investment that enable artists to take creative risks, new work to be commissioned and audiences around the world to experience extraordinary dance.
Alongside leading fundraising activity, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of philanthropy at Sadler's Wells, collaborating across the organisation, working alongside senior leadership, Trustees and influential supporters whilst helping build an ambitious culture of philanthropy.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts from individual philanthropists.
- Builds authentic, long-term relationships with high-level donors and stakeholders.
- Is a strategic fundraising leader who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on fundraising.
- Can inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams.
- Has experience working within arts, culture or similarly complex relationship-led fundraising environments.
- Is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of one of the world's most influential cultural organisations.
Experience of international philanthropy, US fundraising or legacy giving would be welcomed but isn't essential.
Why Sadler's Wells?
This is much more than a fundraising role.
You'll join an organisation driven by creativity, inclusion, collaboration and innovation, where philanthropy directly enables artists to create bold new work and ensures dance remains accessible to audiences and communities.
Alongside a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, you'll benefit from:
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- 25 days annual leave plus additional service leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Interest-free season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Staff ticket opportunities and café discounts.
- A genuinely inclusive workplace committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Application
Sadler's Wells welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives will strengthen the diversity of the organisation.
At Valued Recruitment, we're proud to be partnering exclusively with Sadler's Wells on this appointment. We believe recruitment should be inclusive, transparent and human. If you'd benefit from any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd August
1st Stage Interviews (virtual): 10th and 11th August
2nd Stage Interviews (in person): 18th & 20th August
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
North London Hospice has been caring for local people since 1984, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, and increasingly within Camden and Islington. Our services are completely free of charge however it now costs more than £16m a year to run our charity. We rely on the generosity of our community through donations and our shops to make up the shortfall in funding.
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising Team and lead the growth of what we believe is one of the hospice's most exciting and untapped income streams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and creating partnerships that deliver real impact. You'll have the chance to shape the future of our corporate fundraising programme and make a lasting difference to the patients and families we support.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a corporate partnerships strategy designed to grow sustainable income and engagement.
This is a newly established area of focus, offering significant scope to develop new relationships, create innovative partnership opportunities and drive meaningful growth. You'll work closely with a Senior Officer, whom you will line manage, and collaborate with teams across the hospice to create compelling opportunities for businesses to support our work.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a strategic corporate partnerships plan.
· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate supporters and sponsorship opportunities.
· Grow and maximise existing corporate relationships.
· Lead pitches and presentations to prospective partners.
· Manage and inspire a Senior Officer within the team.
· Develop attractive fundraising products and partnership opportunities with colleagues across the Hospice.
· Manage relationships with high-value corporate supporters.
· Monitor trends within the fundraising and corporate sectors, identifying new opportunities for growth.
· Manage partnership income and expenditure budgets and deliver against agreed KPIs.
· Ensure fundraising activity complies with GDPR, fundraising regulations and best practice.
· Work collaboratively with communications, retail, clinical and wider hospice teams to maximise partnership opportunities.
About you
We're looking for a someone with a track record of building relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders to secure growing partnerships.
You will have:
- Significant experience managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Proven success in identifying, pitching for and securing new business opportunities.
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience developing innovative products, campaigns or propositions to attract supporters or customers.
- A track record of managing budgets, financial performance and KPIs.
- Experience leading teams and delivering results through others.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- A proactive, resilient and self-motivated approach.
Desirable
· Knowledge of the fundraising sector and fundraising regulation.
· Experience within a health, hospice or social care charity.
· Understanding of the North London corporate landscape.
Why join us?
By working at North London Hospice you will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by a life-limiting illness and their families. Our vision is to provide the best of life, at the end of life for everyone.
This role is a unique opportunity to build a growing corporate partnerships programme with significant potential. You'll join a passionate, supportive fundraising team and play a key role in helping North London Hospice continue providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones.
We offer an attractive package of benefits, designed to support the health and wellbeing of everyone who works with us. In addition, we also offer comprehensive and unique learning development opportunities designed to give you the tools you need to succeed in your career at the hospice, whilst helping you to develop and achieve personal and professional growth.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, relationship building and commercial expertise to create meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
North London Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or recruitment process, please get in touch
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Salary: : £40,000 pa (Pro rata for part time work)
Hours: Part-time – 4 days per week
Location: Richmond upon Thames (Hybrid working available)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with intention to extend, subject to funding)
About the Role
OneRichmond is seeking an experienced and motivated Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to support the Director in developing and delivering our philanthropy and partnerships strategy.
You will play a key role in identifying, cultivating and securing support from businesses, philanthropists and strategic partners to generate income, unlock new opportunities and strengthen OneRichmond’s impact across the borough.
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role working closely with the Director, Board and key stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director in delivering OneRichmond’s philanthropy and partnerships strategy
- Build and manage relationships with major donors, philanthropists and businesses
- Secure financial and in-kind support from new and existing partners
- Develop compelling proposals, presentations and partnership agreements
- Manage the partnerships pipeline and CRM system
- Track, evaluate and report on partnership impact
- Represent OneRichmond at events and stakeholder meetings
- Work with senior stakeholders to develop new partnership opportunities
About You
You will be an experienced partnership, fundraising or business development professional with a strong track record of building relationships and securing investment.
You will bring:
- Experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships or business development
- Proven success in securing income or in-kind support
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and proposal-writing ability
- Strong organisational and CRM management experience
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach
- Commitment to improving local communities
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (pro rata)
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Modern offices in Richmond
- Employer pension contribution
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive working culture
- Opportunity to shape a growing organisation
- High-level stakeholder engagement across sectors
Apply
If you are passionate about building partnerships that create lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education, and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2027, and you will join a team that is skilled, committed, enthusiastic and future focused. This is a key role that will be supported directly by the Farm Director and will lead in the growth and development of our income streams, enabling the organisation to continue delivering our mission to our community.
The main purpose of the role is to lead the development of VCF’s fundraising strategy, with a view to securing funding from trust and foundations, statutory sources, corporate giving, individual donations and legacies. Capitalise on the fundraising potential of any events and activities taking place, while maintaining accessibility to our local community.
To apply for the Fundraising Manager position please ensure you submit through Charity Job and provide:
C.V. – maximum two sides of A4
and
A covering letter (no more than two pages) letting us know:
- What would working at the Farm mean to you?
- What skills and experience will you bring that align with the person specification?
- What is your super strength?
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.



Salary: £45,000–£47,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/home-based. Ideally within easy reach of Chelmsford and London. Regular travel to meet colleagues, funders and visit programmes across England.
Reporting to: CEO
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
- Trusts and foundations
- Corporate partnerships
- Major donors
- Individual giving
- Legacies
- Gaming and Streaming for Good
- Emerging fundraising opportunities
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
- Significant senior-level fundraising leadership experience
- A proven track record of securing substantial income across multiple fundraising streams
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that drive sustainable growth
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills
- Financial and commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and fundraising best practice
- A passion for improving opportunities for disadvantaged children
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
- Workplace pension
- Homeworking allowance
- Mileage and agreed travel expenses
- A supportive, values-led culture
- The opportunity to shape our future strategy and make a lasting difference to children's lives
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 12pm, 3 August
Shortlisting: 6 August
Interviews: Week commencing 24 August
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



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Start date: December 2026
Timeline:
- Application deadline: 13 August 0900
- Initial phone interview: 14 August
- First panel interviews: 20 August (online)
- Written task: wk/c 24 August (online, 1 hour)
- Final panel interviews: 8 September (in person, London)
Full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Remote with international travel
Salary and benefits:
- £98,800 per annum pro rata
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave, bank holidays on dates of your choice, a week of office closure in August and December
- Flexible working and other benefits (here)
About us
Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.
Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.
Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook. We’ve supported tech workers and their unions to file cases challenging union busting at Google, Amazon and TikTok. We urged state regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We won the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision and filed the first such case in South Africa. We forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A-level students and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations. We have much more in the works and we hope you want to join us.
We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.
About you
You are an experienced social change leader who thrives at the intersection of politics, law and communications. You know that court wins alone don't create lasting change – it takes a compelling public narrative and a movement to back it up. You're energised by the prospect of what a well-run Foxglove can bring to the fight for tech justice and thrive in fast-moving environments and complex coalitions – holding a room, building a movement, and keeping a small team motivated and focused. You are a self-starter with the judgement to prioritise and the generosity to support others. You understand that Foxglove's power comes from the communities we work with as much as the cases we bring. If that's you, and the Foxglove mission excites you, we would love to hear from you.
The role
This is a fixed-term parental leave cover post for 1 year. The post holder will step into the co-Executive Director role with co-responsibility for Foxglove's strategy, impact, advocacy, operations, fundraising and public facing work. The post holder will work very closely with Foxglove’s other co-Executive Director and will make all sizable decisions about Foxglove together. UK and international travel (approx. 20%) is required.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategy, Leadership and Impact
1.Serve as a member of Foxglove's leadership team, helping to set direction across the organisation.
2.Work closely with the co-Executive Director and Director of Advocacy to align Foxglove's legal, advocacy and operations work.
3.Represent Foxglove externally: to the press, at events, with funders (trusts, foundations & individual donors), members of parliament and with policymakers and allies.
4.Help ensure communities', workers' and affected individuals' voices are at the centre of all of Foxglove's work.
5.Champion a culture of impact, monitoring and evaluation across the organisation, ensuring Foxglove can clearly demonstrate the change it is achieving internally and externally.
6.Use monitoring and evaluation insight to sharpen strategic decision-making – learning from what's working (and what isn't) to keep Foxglove's campaigns and casework focused on change for the people and communities we support.
Advocacy and Campaigns
1.Oversee the work of Foxglove's advocacy team (led by our Director of Advocacy) and shape our overall approach to campaigning across digital, media and grassroots channels.
2.Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of allies – civil society organisations, unions, policymakers, regulators, journalists, academics, and international partners – to strengthen Foxglove's reach and influence.
3.Spot and pursue new opportunities for campaigns, litigation, coalition-building and advocacy, keeping Foxglove responsive to a fast-changing tech and policy landscape.
4.Act as a public voice for Foxglove's work – engaging with the press, media and public platforms as required to advance our work.
Operations and Organisational Management
1.Oversee Foxglove's day-to-day operations, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and effectively.
2.Manage and support staff across the organisation, providing clear leadership and creating a positive team culture.
3.Oversee financial management in partnership with relevant staff, ensuring responsible stewardship of Foxglove's resources.
4.Ensure compliance with Foxglove's policies and obligations to donors, partners and statutory bodies.
5.Line management of Director of Advocacy, Head of Operations, Digital Campaigner, Operations and Executive Assistant and peer support the other co-Executive Director.
Fundraising and Donor Relations
1.Oversee and lead Foxglove’s fundraising and donor relations in partnership with relevant team members.
2.Drive Foxglove’s fundraising strategy that diversifies Foxglove's income across foundations, major donors and other funding sources.
3.Build and maintain strong personal relationships with key funders and major donors, serving as Foxglove's primary external contact for funders.
4.Identify and cultivate new funding prospects aligned with Foxglove's mission, including researching and pursuing grant opportunities.
5.Oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, reports, and impact updates, ensuring funders have a clear and accurate picture of Foxglove's work and results.
6.Set and track annual fundraising targets in collaboration with the co-Executive Director and finance team, ensuring income projections align with organisational budgets and plans.
7.Represent Foxglove at donor meetings, briefings, and sector events to build the organisation's profile and credibility within the funding community.
8.Ensure fundraising practices reflect Foxglove's values and independence.
Person Specification
Essential
- A strong interest in tech justice and Foxglove's mission.
- Significant (5+ years) experience at CEO level.
- Experience managing and motivating a team, with a track record of supporting people to do their best work.
- A brilliant fundraising track record and experience in financial management.
- Excellent communication skills – you can write persuasively, clearly and concisely, hold a press conference, and brief a politician, all in the same day.
- Strong political judgement and an ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Experience in organisational management or operations, including oversight of budgets and financial processes.
- A self-starter who is able to work independently and take initiative, while contributing generously to a shared team goal.
- Excellent time management skills of yourself and others – able to prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Willingness to muck in and support other members of a small team as required.
- UK based with right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience working on technology, digital rights, or AI.
- Legal qualification or equivalent advocacy leadership experience.
- Experience working with a wide range of groups and partners from impacted communities, civil society groups, unions, associations and small businesses.
- Experience working with or alongside legal teams in a campaigning or advocacy context.
- Experience working with unions or impacted communities.
Length and Salary
This is a fixed-term parental leave cover contract of 12 months. The annual salary is £98,800 per annum pro rata less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. Please note our pay is transparent and non-negotiable.
Our team works remotely; this role must be based in the UK, ideally London. Our team travels every two months for team days and annually for team retreats.
Please note we are only accepting UK based applicants for this role. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.
How to apply
Please make your application via the Be Applied link provided, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email.
All applications are reviewed by a Foxglove member of staff. We do not use automated systems to select which candidates proceed through the recruitment process. The only way in which we will use generative AI is as a comparison, to assess whether applications may have been AI generated. We do not otherwise use AI to process applications, and would request that candidates do not use generative AI to draft theirs.
Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff on our website.
If any part of this process causes you difficulty or you require any reasonable adjustments to make your application, please get in touch with us via our website.
If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy on our website
Foxglove is an independent non-profit organisation that fights to make tech fair.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Help shape the future of Ocean Literacy. We're looking for a commercially minded Partnerships Manager to grow our portfolio of corporate supporters and trusts while developing new partnerships that generate sustainable income. If you're an experienced relationship-builder who thrives on creating meaningful partnerships and generating income for a cause you care about, we'd love to hear from you.
About Ocean Generation
Ocean Generation is a UNESCO-endorsed Ocean education charity turning Science into Storytelling. We make Ocean Literacy accessible through film, pop-culture, and education programmes that empower practical action. Most people grow up unaware that the Ocean is keeping us all alive: Ocean Generation exists to change that.
Established in 2009 by film producer Jo Ruxton MBE, our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” and ignited mass public awareness about the impact of plastic pollution. Today, we address a full range of human-made threats impacting the Ocean, with a particular focus on programmes for young people across the world.
Our Ocean Intelligence approach, how we translate complex Ocean science into engaging content through Science and Storytelling, has been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission of UNESCO as a project under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Our vision is a world where society understands, values and acts for the Ocean.
Our mission is to improve Ocean Literacy by translating complex science into engaging content, programmes and practical actions.
As our Partnerships Manager, you'll help secure the funding that enables more people around the world to understand, value and act for the Ocean.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious charity where you'll have genuine ownership of a portfolio of corporate partners and trust funders while helping to shape Ocean Generation's fundraising strategy and long-term growth.
Account Management & Stewardship
- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners and selected trusts and foundations, delivering excellent relationship management, stewardship and reporting.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality partnership reports, impact updates and funding reports that demonstrate the value of support and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Act as the Funding Relationship Lead for their portfolio, ensuring reporting commitments, stewardship activity and internal coordination are managed throughout the life of each partnership or grant.
- Identify opportunities to renew, grow and enhance existing partnerships, maximising income and engagement.
- Maintain accurate partnership activity, reporting deadlines and pipeline information within Salesforce, monitor partnership performance, manage the fundraising pipeline, and contribute to income forecasting and pipeline reporting.
- In addition to partnership management responsibilities, manage community fundraising activities and events when required, contributing to the wider fundraising programme.
Business Development & Income Generation
- Develop and secure new corporate partnerships by identifying, cultivating and converting prospective supporters into long-term partners.
- Prepare compelling funding proposals, partnership pitches and applications tailored to corporate and trust funding opportunities.
- Develop attractive ESG partnership opportunities and other funding propositions that align with Ocean Generation's mission and strategic priorities.
- Work closely with the Co-Executive Director (Partnerships) and Philanthropy Lead to identify, develop and secure strategic fundraising opportunities.
Partnership Activation & Organisational Collaboration
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to develop engaging partnership opportunities and ensure the successful delivery of partner benefits.
- Work with the Communications team to create partnership resources, campaigns, newsletters and impact content/case studies that strengthen engagement and increase visibility.
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with charity regulations, fundraising best practice, and Ocean Generation's values and ethical standards.
- Contribute as a proactive member of a small, agile team, supporting colleagues and identifying opportunities to maximise the impact and profile of fundraising activity.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development/sales or account management.
- Proven ability to secure, manage and grow fundraising partnerships to achieve income targets.
- Excellent relationship management, communication and proposal writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with experience using a CRM and managing multiple priorities.
- Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently within a small team.
- Confident interpreting budgets and fundraising performance data.
Desirable
- Some experience working with trusts and foundations and/or major donors.
- Knowledge of ESG, CSR or corporate fundraising partnerships.
- Experience using a fundraising CRM such as Salesforce, Beacon or Raiser's Edge.
- An interest in environmental or conservation issues and a commitment to Ocean Generation's mission.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
What We Offer
- Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A permanent role, full-time (37.5 hours per week), with consideration given to candidates seeking a part-time equivalent over four days.
- A flexible, remote-first working environment, with the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
- Core collaboration hours of 10am–4pm, Monday to Thursday, with flexibility over when you work your remaining hours.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
- A workplace pension scheme with automatic enrolment for eligible employees.
- A collaborative, ambitious and purpose-driven team committed to improving Ocean Literacy through science, storytelling and education.
- Opportunities for occasional UK travel to meet colleagues, partners and supporters.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026.
We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Ocean Generation is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible, please let us know.
Please use your cover letter to provide a brief supporting statement (maximum 300 words) outlining why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification. A full cover letter is not required.
We’re on a mission to empower 50 million young people to take Ocean action by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Location: London (with hybrid working available)
Closing date: Thursday 10 September
Interview date: Thursday 24 September in London
Salary: £100,000 pa
Brook is a 4 Day Week employer
About Brook
Brook believes in a society where everyone is supported to live healthy, safe and fulfilling lives. For over sixty years, Brook has been a pioneering force, transforming lives and communities. Brook fights for the right to excellent sexual health, mental health and wellbeing, offering lifelong support that is inclusive, non-judgmental and accessible to all. Our unique offer combines clinical services, relationships and sex education, outreach in community settings, wellbeing programmes and counselling. In 2025/26, we supported 1.45 million people through our frontline services. We delivered 4,053 mental health and wellbeing interventions, supported 111,931 people through our education and wellbeing work and supported 57,071 people through our all-age clinical services.
About the role
We’re looking for a Director of Engagement, Communications & Income to provide strategic leadership across income generation, service development, marketing, communications, policy and external engagement.
The role is key to strengthen organisational sustainability by securing diverse and sustainable income streams. You will provide strategic leadership for service development and oversee the identification, development and submission of high-value, complex bids and tenders for commissioned services.
You will oversee communications, marketing and brand activity ensuring communications effectively position the organisation to attract funders, donors, corporate partners and stakeholders. You will lead the organisation’s external engagement strategy to enhance profile, influence and reach.
About you
You will have significant senior leadership experience and be skilled at collaborative working. Your outstanding leadership, influencing and relationship-building skills will be evidenced through a track record of securing income from diverse sources. You will have extensive experience in in communications, brand development and stakeholder engagement.
Your ability to efficiently manage a complex and busy workload with conflicting priorities will enable you to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the charitable funding landscape, the public sector commissioning environment and a broad range of communications activities.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post Title: Director of Development
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £38,750 - £43,750
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (matchdays, evenings and weekends as required)
Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026
About this role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Rotherham United Community Trust’s Executive Team and lead the ‘Strengthen and Grow’ theme within the Trust’s United for Change strategy. The Director of Development will drive sustainable growth by strengthening programmes, increasing income, developing strategic partnerships and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to maximise the Trust’s impact while ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Programmes and Interventions
- Support department leads and ensure effective delivery of national/regional and local programmes.
- Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation systems.
2. Income Generation
- Develop a business plan with KPIs for year-on-year income growth.
- Innovate and refine fundraising approaches (donors, foundations, corporates, digital).
- Design and market income-generating products/programmes.
- Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing partners including businesses and charities.
3. Operational Management
- Manage financial and physical resources, including budgeting.
- Deliver services that generate income.
- Report to the Trust Board and attend and present at Board/sub-committee meetings.
4. Continuous Improvement
- With reference to the Capability Code of Practice, lead the design and delivery of a continuous improvement plan for internal operations.
- Introduce systems and tools to improve efficiency, staff experience, and service delivery.
- Monitor internal performance metrics and work with team leads to address underperformance.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and accountability.
5. Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Exhibit and promote the Trust’s values and vision.
- Contribute to strategic planning as part of the Executive Team.
- Provide leadership, direction and line management to designated managers and teams.
- Contribute to Trust strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively across departments to align resource planning with organisational goals.
- Lead Trust Business Development, EDI and Sustainability action plans.
6. Miscellaneous
- Additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
- Comply with Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
- Demonstrate commitment to inclusive and safe working practices.
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Person Specification: Director of Development
1. Relevant Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role.
- Developing and delivering strategic plans that achieve organisational objectives.
- Business development, income generation and securing new opportunities for growth.
- Building and managing effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Leading and developing managers and teams.
- Driving organisational improvement, change or transformation initiatives.
- Developing new products, services or programmes.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, sport, education, health or community sectors.
- Experience of leading cross-organisational projects involving multiple stakeholders.
2. Education and Training
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Professional qualification in leadership, management, business development or a related field.
3. Knowledge
- Understanding of the sport, physical activity and community development sectors.
- Knowledge of business development, fundraising and partnership development.
- Understanding of organisational performance management and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and barriers to participation.
4. Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into action.
- Ability to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision-making.
- Effective leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through others.
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive change.
5. Additional Factors
- Commitment to the values and purpose of Rotherham United Community Trust
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
- Ability to travel independently for meetings and events.
Everyone in Rotherham: United, Successful and Living Well.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
As Head of Donor Engagement, you will lead Norwood's relationship fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts and foundations, legacy giving and emerging supporter audiences.
Leading a high performing team, you will drive sustainable income growth while building meaningful, long term relationships with supporters.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, trustees and senior stakeholders, you will help shape fundraising strategy, strengthen donor pipelines and ensure donor engagement is coordinated and connected across the organisation.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader who believes that strong relationships have the power to change lives.
You'll be motivated by building meaningful partnerships with donors, trusts, philanthropists and supporters, helping them see the difference their generosity makes to children, families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. You'll enjoy creating long term relationships built on trust, shared purpose and exceptional stewardship.
As an inspiring leader, you'll bring out the best in others, developing a high-performing team that is collaborative, ambitious and committed to delivering outstanding supporter experiences. You'll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on leadership, whether you're shaping fundraising strategy, meeting major donors, working alongside trustees or coaching your team.
You'll thrive in an organisation where relationships matter. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Events, Data & Insights and our operational services, you'll help create a joined up approach that strengthens supporter engagement and delivers sustainable income for the future.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every child, family and person we support deserves the opportunity to live their best life. Your leadership will help ensure Norwood can continue providing life changing services for generations to come.
You will:
- Lead and develop Norwood’s donor engagement strategy across high-value and pipeline audiences
- Drive a relationship-led approach across philanthropy, trusts, legacies and supporter engagement
- Build sustainable income growth through strategic relationship management
- Work closely with trustees, ambassadors and senior volunteers to strengthen networks and donor engagement
- Oversee donor cultivation activity, stewardship and major funding approaches
- Support the development of future supporter pipelines through community and next-generation engagement
This is an opportunity to lead a function with significant organisational impact while helping shape the future of fundraising at Norwood.
Your Day to Day
You will:
- Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary fundraising team
- Manage performance, targets and professional development across the team
- Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and high-net-worth prospects
- Oversee trusts and foundations fundraising strategy and pipeline performance
- Lead Norwood’s legacy fundraising strategy and supporter journeys
- Work closely with Events & Sponsorship teams to maximise donor cultivation opportunities
- Partner with Data & Insights colleagues to strengthen forecasting, segmentation and reporting
- Support trustee and SLT engagement through research, briefing and relationship coordination
- Ensure fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and relationship-focused
Your impact will be demonstrated through:
- Increased high-value income and long-term donor engagement
- Stronger donor stewardship and supporter retention
- Sustainable pipeline growth across fundraising audiences
- A collaborative and high-performing fundraising culture
- Clear alignment between donor engagement, events and data insight functions
Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
- Significant experience leading high-performing fundraising teams
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and foundations
- Experience working with trustees, philanthropists and senior stakeholders
- Strong track record of developing and delivering relationship fundraising strategies
- Experience managing and developing teams to achieve ambitious income targets
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills
- Strong strategic planning and analytical capability
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Experience within charity or not-for-profit fundraising environments
Reward and Benefits
- 21 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) + Jewish Festival Days
- Enhanced parental pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
- Blue Light Card scheme access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £300 refer-a-friend bonus
- Career development pathway
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive, experienced team and management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

