Director of fundraising jobs
Are you a talented HR professional with an interest in international development and global affairs?
Do you want to work with one of the largest and most innovative NGOs in the world, one which is was born in, and is led from, the Global South?
Part of the global BRAC family, BRAC Europe is looking for an experienced HR business partner to join our team of approx. 20 staff as we embark on a new growth strategy in Europe.
This newly created role will be responsible for all aspects of HR, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations.
The role will suit a self-starter who is as equally at home handling strategic issues such as compensation and benefits or organisational culture, for example, as they are managing the details of, say, a recruitment process or ensuring our HR policies remain legally compliant.
Please note this role is being offered on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with the skill for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, you’ll be at the heart of our finance department—overseeing everything from general ledger accuracy and treasury management to accounts payable/receivable and VAT returns. You’ll help maintain high standards of professional competence, support internal and external audits, and lead on monthly controls and reconciliations.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversight of the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
- Responsibility for the monthly control oversight, including internal controls, prompt reconciliations of control accounts, separation of duties, and compliance with proscribed systems of authorisation. This includes the management of existing finance processes and associated process maps and policies.
- Assist in the preparation of annual accounts, in compliance with the SORP and relevant GAAP. Liaison with external and internal auditors
- Lead in preparation of the daily cash flow forecast, and preparation of monthly reconciliations between forecast and actual
- Oversee the Purchase Ledger Manager including oversight of the purchase ledger function, ensuring the ledger is kept clean and at an acceptable level, and maintaining the sub ledgers within purchase ledger
- Oversight of the sales ledger function working with the Billings & Contracts Officer.
- Oversee the Fundraising Finance Lead role, ensuring accuracy of reconciliations between Fundraising and Finance
- Oversight of the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring its accuracy
- Submission of the quarterly VAT returns
- Management of the Charity’s Bank Accounts and Corporate Cards
- A leading role in ongoing development to the Finance systems to drive efficiencies
- Cover for the Head of Financial Operations when necessary
- Ad hoc projects as required by the Head of Financial Operations
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits)
Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Closing Date: 19th September 2025
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity’s direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction
- Driving membership growth and engagement
- Leading fundraising and income generation strategies
- Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance
- Managing external communications and strengthening national profile
- Representing the charity nationally and internationally
About You
We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring:
- Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector
- Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building
- Strong financial and governance oversight skills
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation’s mission
- Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context
While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset.
About the Organisation
A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. #INDNFP
Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.
Programme Delivery Director
Homebased within UK with regular travel to MAG’s Manchester office and programme countries
Starting salary for this position is £76,535 per annum (plus contributory pension)
This is an exciting time to join MAG as we implement our new five-year strategy and strive to increase our impact and extend our influence through our lifesaving programmes . In this newly created role, the Programme Delivery Director will be responsible for managing our team of Regional Directors to ensure the successful delivery of MAG’s high quality, high-impact programming across our global portfolio.
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
You will work closely with our regional and country teams to ensure contract delivery in line with objectives, and overall compliance with donor and MAG requirements. Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will directly support on day-to-day incident management, as well as acting as a focal point ensuring coordinated, timely, and appropriate support to programmes from other departments. You will ensure effective management oversight on business planning objectives, and on occasion on the delivery of strategic projects. You will work closely with our Regional Directors to develop new programme activities, including supporting assessments, planning, and project mobilisation.
About you:
You will be a senior humanitarian professional with significant experience working in an NGO with a focus on international programme management and delivery across multiple country contexts. You will be experienced in the critical assessment, development, and implementation of management structures and systems designed to improve overall delivery of activities. You will be an excellent communicator, with significant experience coordinating programme delivery and support functions including human resource management, logistics and procurement, finance and compliance. You will be a strategic leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and influence to drive change. You will be ready to travel internationally, including to insecure and conflict-affected areas, and have a solid understanding of geopolitical dynamics and their security impact. Ultimately you will be proactive, tenacious, pragmatic, and committed to MAG’s mission, values, and approach.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of Sunday 31st August 2025.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks please visit our website. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
We do whatever it takes to get to a landmine before another child does.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and personal leadership of a substantial portfolio of major donors that contribute significant gifts and support
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Substantial track record personally securing significant partnerships with major supporters
-Experience leading on developing major account portfolio management, proposal preparation and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors
-Strong communication skills including presentation, negotiation, influencing and writing skills with ability to build relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
-Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 8th September 2025.
Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Major Gifts Manager, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Major Gifts (Trusts) Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through development and personal leadership of a portfolio of trusts and foundations that contribute major grants and donations (over 5 figures+) and support
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Relevant knowledge and experience gained in a role applying for significant funding with demonstrable track record of securing grants/donations valued at 5-figures+
-Strong knowledge and successful track record delivering significant income through successful funding applications with trusts and foundations
-Expert knowledge of developing compelling funding applications with experience of developing powerful and impactful cases for support and giving proposals
-Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of trust fundraising
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th September 2025
As Philanthropy Officer, you will be an organised and proactive fundraiser, adept at multi-tasking and working across a variety of projects to successfully support senior leaders. You will be keen to learn from senior fundraisers and implement exciting new approaches for the Sutton Trust, and bring strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
The philanthropy income team is a team of two, working closely with the Director of Development to secure and steward individual donors. As Philanthropy Officer, you will support both the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Development in their work with individual donors, including undertaking prospect research, writing briefings and compelling reports, coordinating meetings and donor visits, and maintaining accurate donor records.
The role sits in the Philanthropy team of the Development Department and is managed by the Head of Philanthropy. You will work closely with colleagues across both the Development Department and the wider organisation.
Main duties
New Business
- Undertake prospect research across the spectrum of philanthropic income in collaboration with the Head of Philanthropy - including identification, due diligence, qualification, and creating briefings and outreach plans
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy to identify and cultivate a prospect pool of potential donors, looking at lapsed supporters, current low-level donors, stakeholder network mapping through the Board and Trustees, as well as philanthropists with an active interest in education/social mobility
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy and other colleagues to implement, promote, and maintain a low-level online giving campaign, including transition of our online giving capabilities to the Trust's website, and automated stewardship activation
- Support the Head of Philanthropy to lead the Sutton Trust's approach to alumni fundraising - working collaboratively with the Alumni team in the Programmes directorate to develop and deliver a compelling alumni fundraising campaign
- Support the Head of Philanthropy to devise and implement a compelling legacy campaign, driving sustainable future philanthropic income
- Work with colleagues across the Development team to identify, qualify, cultivate and secure prospects, using resources effectively where there are links between corporates, individuals, and trusts & foundations
Stewardship and Cultivation
- Manage the Trust's online fundraising platforms, such as JustGiving and CAF, to enable smooth processes and a high-quality experience for donors, ensuring new and existing donors are appropriately thanked and have inclination to support in the future
- Be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of mid-level donors, providing excellent relationship management from cultivation to stewardship
- Be responsible for elements of the planning and delivery of meaningful engagement events for supporters of the Trust, supported by and working with the Head of Philanthropy and relevant colleagues
- Support the Director of Development and Head of Philanthropy to provide high-quality stewardship and management of the Development Board and Fellows
- Support the Head of Philanthropy to develop and deliver appropriate and high-quality stewardship journeys for segmented philanthropic giving, including producing compelling collateral, reporting, and communications that increase affinity and loyalty
- Be accountable for achieving individual agreed income targets, looking for opportunities to grow philanthropic income
- Support the Director of Development and Head of Philanthropy to ensure all record keeping and administration relating to philanthropic income is maintained, up-to-date, and processed in accordance with GDPR and Sutton Trust policies and procedures
Fundraising, Finance and Reporting
- Respond to queries from prospective and current donors in a warm, professional and timely manner, delivering high-quality stewardship and upholding the reputation of the Trust
- Support the Director of Development and Heads in the Development team to manage logistics of their roles - including support for booking meetings and travel, submitting expenses, and creating briefings
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences, delivering presentations and providing expertise as required
- Work with colleagues to deliver impactful events to cultivate prospects and steward partners, with a focus on experience for individual supporters and prospects
- Work with colleagues across Development and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, income tracking, and reporting for philanthropic income
- Ensure you appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting
- Stay up to date with philanthropy fundraising best practice and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
Skills and experience:
- Experience building and managing relationships with individuals, ideally in a philanthropy team or other fundraising capacity, or in sales or other relevant professional capacity.
- Experience researching and prioritising information to drive decisions. Evidence of researching qualifying individuals, ideally to create a clear and prioritised propsect pipeline, is not essential but will help you to stand out.
- Experience working with or supporting colleagues across an organisation to make successful asks or secure a specific outcome. Evidence of making financial asks, ideally to secure major donors and cultivate new donors, is not essential, but will help you to stand out.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and tasks to successfully achieve project or other goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to write persuasive and engaging materials, and to communicate effectively with the aim of inspiring and encouraging giving
- First-class interpersonal skills - a natural relationship builder able to represent the Sutton Trust with confidence in a range of settings
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge and experience of the education and/or not-for-profit sector (desirable)
- Experience working with membership groups such as alumni, giving circles, implementing online-giving schemes and supporting legacy campaigns (desirable)
- Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, including trends in philanthropy and the different giving mechanisms utilised by individual donors (desirable)
- Experienced at using Salesforce or other fundraising CRM software to accurately record funding relationships (desirable)
Competencies:
- Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and our mission to increase social mobility
- High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for a range of philanthropy fundraising activity
- Strong communicator, skilled at persuading others through writing and conversation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple funder relationships
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Other
- Is eligible to work in the UK
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: £31,775-£35,000 per annum
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
- A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 9am on Monday 15th September, with first round interviews on Tuesday 23rd September, and second round interviews on Tuesday 30th September. Both interview rounds will be held at our London offices.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£45,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Philanthropy Leaders and Major Appeal Programme Director to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as our new Senior Prospect Research Manager you'll take a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and delivery of the full Philanthropy Programme prospect identification and pipeline management framework to enable high quality research, cultivation, stewardship of high value philanthropists and partners in support of TCS
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Extensive knowledge and understanding of Philanthropy audiences (particularly high net worth individuals and corporates) including motivations for giving and the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship
-Strong track record of successful performance as a prospect/fundraising researcher, including experience conducting due diligence within the not-for-profit sector
-Excellent written and presentation skills and confident ability to deliver verbal and written proposals up to CEO / Board level
-Excellent knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of philanthropy fundraising, including General Data Protection Regulation
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 22nd September 2025.
Executive Director, DIVA Charitable Trust
About DIVA
DIVA Charitable Trust is committed to elevating, celebrating, and supporting LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people everywhere. Our goal is to be a stage for talent, a mirror that reflects our community in all its diversity, and a megaphone, amplifying our movement in its work to create a fairer, more just world for all LGBTQIA+ people. Through this work, we believe we can contribute to shaping a world that is better for everyone.
Following an exciting year in which we registered as a charity after more than 30 years serving our community, we are looking to appoint an Executive Director who can work with our talented team of staff and trustees to grow and nurture DIVA at a critical time for LGBTQIA+ women and non binary people.
Job description
The Executive Director is an externally facing role, responsible for growing DIVA’s income, partnerships, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to build on our iconic brand and deliver for LGBTQIA+ women and non binary people in the UK and globally.
A key aspect of the role will be to continue growing DIVA’s network of partners, corporate sponsors, and donors. The ED will work with the Board of Trustees to drive the future strategy and lead a small editorial and design team.
Core Responsibilities
·Act as the public face of DIVA, and support the wider team (including Board, Patrons, and colleagues) to represent DIVA to key audiences.
·Work with the Board to set and deliver the strategy for DIVA Charitable Trust and be accountable for ensuring its implementation and the appropriate governance of the charity.
·Lead on fundraising for DIVA Charitable Trust, growing our sponsorship and partnership income and establishing new charitable donation and grant-based funding streams.
·Oversee the planning and delivery of Lesbian Visibility Week, continuing to grow its global reach, and work with the team to develop new flagship projects.
·Oversee the delivery of an engaging, high quality and creative magazine in both print and digital formats, and develop a marketing strategy to increase magazine sales
·Manage the DIVA team and oversee operations at DIVA Charitable Trust, including leading on the financial strategy and business plan.
Person Specification / Attributes
The successful candidate will be a talented leader with a strong track record in fundraising and partnership development and experience of building high performing teams.
Essential skills and experience
·Demonstrable track record of raising significant income from a variety of sources
·Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
·Demonstrable track record of providing motivational and influential leadership and in representing a high-profile organisation and issues
·Good understanding of financial accounting and budgeting in the charity sector
·Strategic and innovative thinking
Desirable but not essential
·Experience of working in or with the LGBTQIA+ movement
·Experience of working in media or communications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director (4 Day Work Week)
For over 30 years, The Women's Budget Group (WBG) has influenced UK policy through rigorous gendered economic analysis. Our work is cited in Parliament, the media, and by campaigners across civil society. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to intersectional feminism, and our track record of impact—from budget assessments to grassroots training.
We are now seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our nationally respected feminist economics organisation into its next chapter. If you're passionate about social justice, thrive at the intersection of research, policy and activism, and want to reshape how the economy works—and for whom, we would love to hear from you.
As Executive Director, you will:
- Lead strategy and organisational development with integrity and care
- Interpret macro-economic concepts to develop, articulate and defend advocacy positions. (Independently and alongside subject matter experts.)
- Represent WBG to senior stakeholders across government, media, and civil society
- Oversee research, communications, training, and impact measurement
- Drive fundraising and ensure financial sustainability
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture
We are seeking a strategic thinker with vision and drive who holds a collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style. You will be able to demonstrate high integrity, resilience and adaptability, and perform comfortably in ambiguity and complexity. Seeing beyond immediate outputs towards longer-term systems change.
You will:
- Be committed to women’s rights and equality, understanding how intersecting inequalities affect different women
- Hold recent, demonstrable experience engaging with macroeconomic issues
- Possess either some qualification in Economics, or clear evidence of equivalent professional expertise.
- Hold experience in a senior leadership policy, research, advocacy, or campaigning role
- Thrive in communicating an organisation's mission across all mediums, including public speaking and live media interviews
- Excel in building trusted relationships with the likes of government, civil society, academia and grassroots movements
- Possess robust financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, ensuring sustainability, and cultivating and stewarding funding relationships
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects the structural inequalities we seek to address. Job shares and flexible working arrangements are strongly encouraged.
How to apply
WBG is partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this appointment. The full job pack can be found attached and also on their jobs page.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do let them know; we’re committed to making this process inclusive and accessible.
To help us monitor how we’re doing and identify any barriers in our recruitment process, we invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on Doing Good Recruitment’s application page.
Interviews commence late September/early October
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with a Hospice that delivers specialist palliative and end-of-life care—both in the heart of the community and within their dedicated hospice.
They are searching for a passionate and strategic Trust and Foundation Fundraiser to join their committed team and help secure vital funding that will directly support patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.
As Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, you will devise and lead a trust and foundation fundraising strategy in order to achieve set goals and financial targets. You will oversee the writing of applications for both core funding and new capital and revenue projects, ensuring the cases for support are strong and compelling. You will aim to improve their new trust acquisition and maintain their retention of existing trust and foundation supporters. You will also assist with small major donor cultivation events with the support of the Donor Relations Officer and Development Director and other senior Hospice staff to maximise impact.
To be considered for this role you will need:
- Demonstrable experience of delivering significant fundraising income
- Ability to communicate effectively with donors and external partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332.
Salary: £34,340 FTE
Permanent, Part-time (22.5 or 30 hours per week)
Location: Eastbourne with hybrid working
Deadline: Rolling, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply now to avoid disappointment.
Application process: CV initially
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Do you want to play a pivotal role in ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy?
Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative individual with a flair for networking and a track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes to lead our fundraising programme.
Now more than ever, powerful anti-corruption voices are needed in a fragmented world where democracy is under threat globally. Join our small, tenacious, driven and highly collaborative team, and be part of the anti-corruption movement creating a more hopeful future.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on 31st August 2025.
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a bold, brave voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way. We are agile and opportunistic, seizing political opportunities to push for reforms, while continually building the evidence base through our court monitoring, enforcement tracking and research. We punch above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.
Spotlight’s team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Head of Finance & Operations, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. The Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager is a new role, bringing the staff team to eight. We are committed to maintaining our exceptional team working environment, flexible working arrangements, and ensuring that staff are recognised, respected and have opportunity to develop in their roles.
In the six years since it was established, Spotlight has had significant trust fundraising success and established strong relationships with institutional funders who understand our work and its impact. Under a new three year strategy we are seeking to sustainably grow and diversify our funding base - across trusts and foundations and by establishing a major donor programme to enable us to increase our impact.
We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy, create new opportunities and relationships, lead the cultivation and stewardship of new trust funders, and develop a new major donor fundraising programme.
In this role you will have strategic accountability for fundraising and overseeing progress towards fundraising targets, working with the team and the Board to generate ideas and deliver proposals for raising funds, and for highlighting our impact to potential donors. You will be a hands-on fundraiser, who builds relationships with donors, keeps on top of developments in the funding landscape, develops compelling and creative pitches and proposals for funders, and as a result delivers sustainable income generation to ensure Spotlight achieves our organisational goals.
Key responsibilities
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Lead on executing Spotlight’s fundraising strategy and donor management
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Identify, maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations and other appropriate giving vehicles
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Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, high net-worth individuals and Donor-Advised Funds
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Work with the team to develop exciting ideas to pitch to funders and to highlight our impact, as well as identifying funding gaps and opportunities
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Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure trust funding for specific projects and core activities
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Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider team, Executive Director and Board to deliver the fundraising strategy and embed fundraising confidence and process across the team
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Work with the team to develop Spotlight’s impact story and generate ideas about promoting Spotlight’s work, in line with our values
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Track our fundraising efforts and maintain an effective overview of relationships through our Beacon CRM system
Person specification - essential criteria
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A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and generate new opportunities
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Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, with strong oral, writing, presentation, relationship building and networking skills
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Proven track record in developing and nurturing productive and long-term relationships with potential funders
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Proven track record of meeting targets from a high-value fundraising programme (trusts and major donors)
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Proven track record in researching and identifying new trust and major donor prospects, and developing effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
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Experience of developing exciting pitches and high-quality funding proposals with narrative and financial reports
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Collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead internal engagement in fundraising and grant management
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail
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IT proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records using our Beacon CRM system
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An understanding of due diligence in relation to donors and donations
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A passion for fighting corruption
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Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person specification - desirable criteria
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Ability to think strategically about fundraising and how it interacts with the overall organisation strategy
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Experience of raising funds a field that is relevant or related to fighting corruption
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Good financial literacy and understanding of project budgets and restricted / unrestricted funding
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Experience of organising major donor cultivation events
Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Working arrangements:
Two year contract with a view to making this a permanent role. Four days (28 hours) per week - with flexibility depending on the right candidate. 24 days of annual leave (pro rated from 30 for full-time roles) plus pro rated public holidays. Remote working from home required, with regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working available.
Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 1st September.
We anticipate that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom during w/c 15th September (first round) and in-person in London during w/c 22nd September (for those who progress to the second round).
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnership Executive
We are seeking a confident and driven fundraiser or sales professional to secure corporate income and partnerships for an award-winning North London youth charity.
Position: Corporate Partnership Executive
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum (pro rata if 0.8 FTE) plus benefits
Location: Burnt Oak, North London, with some hybrid working
Hours: Permanent, full or part-time (0.8 FTE considered), flexible working including occasional evenings/weekends
Closing Date: Friday, September 5th
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest youth club in North London and proud winner of the Barnet Group’s “Charity of the Year” 2025. You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop and deliver a corporate partnerships strategy that generates new income, stewards a strong base of existing support, and secures valuable gifts-in-kind. You will help lead our relationship with major partnerships that include brands like ASOS, Burberry, GlaxoSmithKline and Barratt Homes as well as numerous local and regional businesses.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching, identifying, and approaching potential corporate supporters
- Creating a compelling corporate ‘Case for Support’ and tailored proposals
- Managing and developing relationships with existing corporate partners
- Networking with local and national businesses independently and in collaboration with other London youth zones and our national partner
- Developing creative volunteering opportunities for corporate supporters
- Coordinating corporate engagement in fundraising campaigns and events
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and results-focused professional with some experience in income generation, sales, or business development. You will have:
- Proven ability to meet financial targets and manage a pipeline of prospects
- Strong networking, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Confidence in making face-to-face approaches to secure funding
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A passion for creating opportunities that benefit young people and the community
Experience in the non-profit sector and securing significant corporate income is desirable, but we encourage candidates with the drive to succeed but possess limited experience or transferable skills to apply.
About the Organisation
The organisation is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for North London’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Corporate Fundraising Executive, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Partnerships Officer, Income Generation Officer, Fundraising Officer, Sponsorship Executive, Relationship Manager
If you are ready to use your skills to inspire businesses to support life-changing work for young people, we’d love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Prospectus are thrilled to be supporting our client in their search for a Regular and Legacy Giving Manager. This university generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future, and since 1842 their colleges have been defining creative education and they are the home to a diverse body of almost 23,000 students from 130 countries.
This is a permanent, full-time role paying a salary of £43,762 to £52,246 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in High Holborn, London.
Working with the Head of Alumni Relations and Director of Development, the postholder will design and implement a Regular and Legacy Giving strategy that aligns with the university's philanthropic and engagement objectives. You will develop and establish best practices for regular and legacy giving, ensuring a sustainable, data-driven approach to alumni and supporter fundraising.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of fundraising and regular giving within a higher education or non-profit environment. They are looking for someone with strong understanding of donor engagement strategies and fundraising techniques, including direct mail, email, and digital fundraising.
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, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Are you excited by the prospect of working for a dynamic and evolving organisation that supports St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to build excellence in care, advance research and innovation and enrich the health-care experience?
Do you have experience in managing a Finance Function, training and mentoring staff to fulfil their potential, a proven track record of relaying financial information to non-financial stakeholders and a sound working knowledge of accounting systems?
If so this may be the role for you!
The Finance Manager is a key member of the wider Finance and Operations team and will lead the finance function of the charity and provide excellent finance support for the Senior Executive.
We are looking for an individual who can:
- Maintain a robust financial control framework and provide high quality timely financial management information to ensure effective decision making.
- Prepare annual financial statements and support an efficient external audit process.
- Lead on the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Deliver continuous finance process improvement and finance training for SGHC staff.
- Support the maintenance of dynamic and strategically aligned partnerships with finance colleagues across all our key stakeholder groups.
SGHC provides a generous benefits package including defined contribution pension scheme, life insurance, flexible working, enhanced maternity package, extended leave, development and well-being days. season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
ROLE PURPOSE
To manage the finance function of the charity and provide excellent finance support for the Senior Executive which will include:
- Maintaining a robust financial control framework and providing high quality timely financial management information to ensure effective decision making.
- Preparing annual financial statements and supporting an efficient external audit process.
- Supporting the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Leading on continuous finance process improvement and finance training for SGHC staff.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Staff management
1.1. Carry out all line management duties in line with organisational policy and procedure, including:
- Diversity and inclusion - encouraging an inclusive environment.
- Recruiting and inducting good quality staff o Proactively addressing performance, conduct or other employee relations issues.
- Support and coach your direct report to ensure objectives and development goals are achieved.
2. Management of Income and Payments Processing Operations
2.1. Responsible for ensuring that all fundraising and investment income is accurately recorded in the finance system.
2.2. Ensure the reconciliation of all income data from the bank against Raiser’s Edge (CRM system) to ensure data is accurate and complete and then recorded in the finance system once reconciled.
2.3. Manage an efficient and effective Accounts Payable function, ensuring that the work performed by the Senior Finance Assistant is at the required standard.
2.4. Lead on all communications with internal stakeholders, including Trust finance and Special Purpose Fund Advisers, to resolve any issues arising and produce monitoring reports on a regular basis.
3. Transactional accounting and fund management
3.1. Ensure systems are in place to identify and correctly record restricted donations, so that these are properly monitored and utilised.
4. Financial Control Framework
4.1. In consultation with the Director of Finance & Operations, ensure that appropriate controls, processes and procedures are in place, regularly reviewed and assessed for operational effectiveness.
4.2. Review and update Finance Procedures and effectively communicate these to staff, arranging training where necessary, within the Finance Department and across the Charity.
4.3. Ensure effective maintenance of the balance sheet, including regular key control account reconciliations (bank and other).
4.4. Monitoring of balances with the Trust, ensuring these are promptly settled, with discrepancies investigated and resolved.
5. Management Reporting
5.1. Delivery of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for the Charity, including enhancing the production process and communication of timetables.
5.2. Co-ordinate the production of narrative reports to support review by the Director of Finance & Operations.
6. Financial reporting and audit
6.1. Lead the Finance team in the production of financial statements which are fully compliant with the Charity SORP to meet required audit and Board approval deadlines.
6.2. Lead the relationship with external auditors and all arrangements surrounding the annual audit fieldwork.
6.3. Preparing required audit documentation in accordance with agreed timetables.
7. Budgeting and Forecasting
7.1. Assist the Director of Finance & Operations in the production of annual budgets, working closely with budget holders within the Charity to ensure completed in accordance with agreed timescales.
7.2. Lead on the quarterly re-forecast process, producing relevant analyses to understand and monitor key changes.
8. Banking and Investments
8.1. Work alongside the Director of Finance & Operations to maintain a strong relationship with the Charity’s banking and investment managers and take the lead on the day to day administration of the banking arrangements.
8.2. Ensure that bank mandates are up to date.
9. Systems and Data
9.1. Finance system
- Liaise with Application’s Supplier and Trust Systems support team in the maintenance and development of the finance system, ensuring essential maintenance are carried out as necessary to prevent cyber fraud and maintain data integrity.
- Provide support to the Finance team for the accounting functionality within the finance accounting application and its integrated systems.
9.2. System maintenance and training
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with managing user access, permissions and privileges on the finance system, ensuring that any changes to staff are reflected immediately.
- Ensure all new staff are trained on the Finance System and that current staff receive updates as necessary.
Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Director of Finance & Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.