Director of fundraising jobs

Job Title: Office Support Assistant

Team:Fundraising, Communications, Retail & Reception

Reporting to Director of Fundraising, Communications, Retail

Hours:                              30 hours per week 

Period:                             Permanent Contract

Salary:£28000.00 Pro rata'd to 4 days a week

Full time, permanent contract, 4 days a week, 30 hours per week, 7.5 hrs per day, paying £28000.00 per annum (pro rata'd to 4 days a week). Fully office based role.

Are you looking for all round experience to work in a dynamic team in a Global Charity? An opportunity awaits the right candidate who can multi task to work in income processing, fundraising, digital/social media work and database use.

Mothers’ Union has  4 million members in 83 countries and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 145 years. Family and community are at the heart of all we do, ensuring any change is relevant and lasting. We are proud that through our 4 million members acting as volunteers we are able to understand and support in the region of 1 million people each year, giving them the skills and knowledge to transform their own lives for the better.

The Fundraising, Communications, Retail Team & Reception

The Team is responsible for fundraising for the charitable work of Mothers’ Union and for communicating our work internally and externally in various formats and media platforms, resourcing dioceses, building membership, and providing a first point of contact for all callers and visitors to Mothers’ Union.

The Role

The successful candidate will primarily work with the Fundraising, Communications, Retail Team and perform Reception duties.

This role is a permanent Contract, 4 days a week . The role is based at our head office in Central London. Since this is a 100% office based role, no home working option is available.

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for someone with great people and customer service skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver and a multi tasker always looking to improve.

Main Responsibilities 

Reception Duties

• Ensure a high levels of customer service is always maintained.
• To ensure reception area is well-maintained, tidy and presentable at all times.
• Call handling and redirection.
• Greeting visitors; providing face to face information and signposting.
• Greeting conference delegates; ensuring they are signed in, have relevant security badges, and information regarding allocation of meeting rooms and their location.
• To update the meeting rooms’ presentation notices and door signs as necessary.
• To liaise with the Conference & Facilities team to arrange any on-the-spot meeting room requests or other enquiries.
• To receive visitors of Mary Sumner House tenants and informing the relevant tenant of visitor’s arrival.
• Ensure all visitors observe the necessary security and health & safety procedures, including the visitors log.
• Maintain building security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
• Receive, sort and distribute post/deliveries.
• Organise the mailing out of letters and parcels as required.
• To assist the Conference & House Co-ordinator and Conference Facilities Technician when needed.
• In the absence of the Conference & House Co-ordinator, to cover the bookings and administration of meeting rooms, liaise with the facilities team to ensure meeting rooms are set up as required and refreshments and a/v equipment are in place and operational.
• To provide general administrative and coordination support related to the building and teams across the organisation. 

Membership/Supporter Care and Income Processing

• Be the first point of contact for retailby phone, letter or email and responding to these in a timely manner.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are always maintained.
• To acknowledge all fundraising income received from various sources (cheques, cash, online giving).
• To provide retail external fulfilment providers with information and support required to enable them to meet their fulfilment KPI of 1 to 3 working days, reporting any issues to the retail manager.
• To carry out retail administration duties including but not limited to the processing of all information relating to the organisational finance system.

Fundraising, Data and Database

• Support with the administration, booking, planning and delivery of income generating events.
• Produce materials to support community fundraising activity in line with agreed appeals and events.
• To work alongside the Database Manager to maintain the data architecture and quality of the database at all times.

General

• To manage the bookings diary for Mothers’ Union’s displays and banners.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Retail around team meetings.
• To actively be involved in any projects undertaken by the team and contribute as required or directed by the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Retail.
• To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities.
• To provide general administrative and coordination support related to the building and teams across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of working within an office or customer service environment is essential.
• Experience of working with Excel is essential.
• Working within the Charity sector is desirable.
• Pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Ability to interact in a friendly and
• Personable manner with external clients, tenants and staff.
• Experience of working at a reception will be an advantage.
• Knowledge/experience of working in a conference facility and advantage.
• Good computer skills and of MS Office software, MS Outlook, Teams and Zoom.
• GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Mathematics.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work largely self-directed and use initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate efficiently, confidently and sensitively to a wide range of people both verbally & written.
• Good organizational skills – proven ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Team player, flexible, enthusiastic.
• Reliable and punctual.
• An excellent team player.
• Prioritisation and time management.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the core values of the Mothers' Union.

Work Location

This role is based at our head office in Central London. Since this is a 100% office based role, no home working option is available.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
• Employer pension contribution of 6.5%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Two volunteering days per calendar year.
• One away day per calendar year.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 22 October 2025 . Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.

We will start interviewing suitable candidates as we go along and reserve the right to close the advert before the deadline in the event we select a suitable candidate.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Chief Executive Officer - The Brain Charity

Location: Liverpool-based - occasional travel across Merseyside and the UK

Salary: circa £65,000 (+ 10% company pension on successful completion of probation)

Contract: permanent, full-time

Are you ready to lead a values-driven charity that supports people affected by neurological conditions and their families across Merseyside and nationally?

The Brain Charity is a Liverpool-based national charity supporting adults, children and their families affected by any of more than 600 neurological and related conditions. Since our roots in Merseyside community neurology (1992) we have grown a centre-based offer, hospital liaison roles and a national information, training and support service - from practical welfare and legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation (Neuro Gym) to peer connection via The Brain Food Café and employer/school training. We put lived experience, co-production and neuro-inclusive practice at the heart of everything we do.

As our next Chief Executive, you will:

• Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver a 5-year strategy and an operational plan with clear priorities that secures the charity’s long-term impact and sustainable growth.
• Values leadership: Model and embed the charity’s person-centred, inclusive and co-productive values across services and culture.
• Growth & income diversification: Lead development of diverse income streams - fundraising, legacies and commercial activity - to strengthen financial resilience.
• Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, commissioners and wider stakeholders; amplify the charity’s voice in neuro-health and community settings.
• Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous outcome measurement, quality assurance and contract compliance so our impact drives commissioning and service development.
• People leadership: Stabilise staff morale, lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and promote wellbeing and inclusive working practices.
• Governance & financial stewardship: Provide timely, high-quality reporting to the Board; oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management to safeguard financial sustainability.

Who you are:

• An experienced Chief Executive or senior director with a minimum of three years’ experience at CEO or equivalent level.
• Proven track record of winning and managing commissioned contracts and delivering against local authority or health contracts.
• Skilled at building strategic partnerships and commanding credibility with senior stakeholders across health, local government and the voluntary sector.
• Confident at leading turnaround and financial sustainability work - experienced in budgeting, forecasting and making difficult decisions when needed.
• A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.

Why The Brain Charity?

• Lead a respected, person-centred organisation with a unique, wide-ranging offer across advice, emotional support, rehabilitation, social connection and national training.
• A high-impact role where you can stabilise the organisation, professionalise fundraising and scale services strategically.
• Liverpool-based centre with hybrid working and national reach - a chance to influence neuro-health practice and commissioning across the UK.

Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

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.

Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice

We’re seeking an exceptional leader with a track record of senior leadership in income-growth, strategic marketing and communications, sales, or supporter engagement.

Position: Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice

Location: Home-based. Frequent travel will be required

Salary: £120k per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Lead with purpose to shape transformational growth

We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke. We’re looking for an Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice to help us grow our reach and impact.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in income generation and customer engagement to work with our Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to make sure our teams can help and inspire thousands more people make their best contribution to help tackle the devastation of stroke.

As Executive Director, you will lead through relationships - bringing people together around a shared vision and inspiring colleagues to embrace digital and data in ways that strengthen human connection. By fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, you will support our team to create personalised supporter experiences that deepen trust, grow loyalty, and increase long-term impact.

Together we’ll make sure that everyone who gives to stroke feels valued and inspired through outstanding stewardship. We will see significant growth in fundraising income, volunteering, and advocacy that fuels our strategy, supported by integrated supporter journeys that make it easy to donate, volunteer, and campaign.

You will have experience of shaping cultures and embedding supporter-centric strategies, with a proven ability to deliver growth through relationship-led fundraising and stewardship. With your expertise in supporter journeys combined with strategic vision and commercial acumen, you will be excited by collaborative working, unleashing talent and inspiring creativity to unlock new opportunities. 

This is your chance as a leader to make a transformational impact in a vital charity. You’ll join a bold, values-driven leadership team committed to changing the story of stroke – and to building a movement that transforms lives.

Apply today to become our new Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice at the Stroke Association.

About Us

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. We provide tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.  Finding strength through support.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Executive Director Giving, Executive Director Volunteering, Director, Giving, Volunteering and Voice, Marketing Director, Director of Communications, Sales Director, Director of Supporter Engagement.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Individual Giving Manager - Chichester Festival Theatre

Maternity Cover

The Individual Giving Manager will lead the successful planning and delivery of mid-level giving, managing schemes between £120–£4,999 annually. You will oversee donor cultivation, stewardship, and supporter communications, ensuring the highest standards of engagement and experience.

Line-managing the Senior Events Officer, you will also ensure the delivery of high-quality events that inspire and retain donors and generate fundraising income, playing an active role in developing CFT’s giving schemes and future fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Mid-level supporters

· Manage all mid-level giving schemes (£120–£4,999 annually), ensuring they remain appealing and effective

· Proactively identify and cultivate prospective new supporters, and increase giving from current donors

· Provide outstanding stewardship, delivering benefits on time and ensuring a first-class supporter experience

· Work with the Senior Events Officer to deliver exceptional cultivation and stewardship events.

· Collaborate with Marketing to promote giving opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.

· Review and refine supporter propositions to reflect best practice and donor needs.

· Support the Friends and Membership Officer with renewals, direct debits, and administration.

Prospecting & Cultivating

· Proactively identify and cultivate new supporters, increase giving from current supporters.

· Lead recruitment campaigns for mid-level supporters and contribute to targeted donor communications

· Work with the Head of Individual Giving to identify potential major donors and implement tailored stewardship plans

· Complete due diligence on all new and prospective supporters in line with CFT’s Donation

Acceptance Policy Development Events

· Line-manage the Senior Events Officer to deliver high-quality donor events across the giving journey

· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operational delivery

· Represent CFT at supporter events, ensuring donors feel welcomed and valued

Administration & Reporting

· Maintain accurate supporter records on Spektrix

· Monitor income against targets, flagging risks and opportunities

· Contribute to the fundraising strategy, principally through growing mid-level giving

· Produce receipts, renewals, and accurate reports for the Development Committee and Board

· Collaborate with Marketing and Development colleagues on supporter communications and campaign mailings

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

· Experience of fundraising with individual supporters, including donor relationship management

· Experience of prospect research and pipeline management

· Proven track record of asking for and securing gifts

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

· Confident communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

· Experience of prospect research and pipeline management

· Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

· A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with willingness to work evenings and weekends

Desirable Criteria

· Experience in fundraising campaigns (digital and offline)

· Demonstrable success in event planning and delivery

· Knowledge of Spektrix and Dotdigital (or equivalent systems)

· Knowledge of the arts sector and enthusiasm for theatre and live performance

Responsibilities as a Manager

· Lead, support and develop the Senior Events Officer, ensuring clear objectives and professional growth

· Manage budgets effectively and contribute to organisational efficiency

· Model excellence in fundraising practice and collaboration across CFT

· Uphold health and safety responsibilities as required

Full details of the role can be found on the CFT website 

Director of Quality and Impact

Lead on quality, evaluation and impact at Get Further, driving evidence-based improvements that help more students get further.

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 (including £2,000 London weighting)
Location: London/Remote working. Staff in London are expected in the office 2 days per week. Staff outside London have more flexibility but must travel to the office at least once per month.
Hours: Full-time. Flexible patterns can be discussed.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: February 2026

About Get Further

Get Further helps disadvantaged learners in further education achieve gateway English and maths qualifications. Our programmes include award-winning small-group GCSE tuition, Functional Skills support for apprenticeships, and training for teachers and leaders.

We aim to give students a meaningful second chance in education, unlocking opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic, analytical and collaborative Director of Quality and Impact to lead Get Further’s approach to programme quality, evaluation and impact. This senior role will ensure we understand what drives success for our students and embed learning across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Impact and Quality Team, managing Senior Data Officers and Curriculum Managers, and promoting effective cross-team working.
• Developing and refining evaluation frameworks and methodologies to measure programme impact and outcomes.
• Ensuring high-quality, consistent programme delivery with robust quality assurance processes.
• Analysing data and insights to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
• Leading the production of impact reports and evaluation outputs for trustees, funders, partners, policymakers and the wider team.
• Contributing to Get Further’s senior leadership, helping shape overall strategy and organisational priorities.
• Supporting business development and funding applications by embedding impact and evaluation evidence.
• Representing Get Further externally at conferences, stakeholder meetings and advocacy opportunities.
• This role provides a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a growing charity and have a tangible impact on thousands of young people each year.

About You

• You will be an experienced leader with a strong background in:
• Impact evaluation, programme quality assurance or educational research.
• Managing and motivating teams to deliver ambitious outcomes.
• Communicating complex findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Leading strategic initiatives and projects across multiple teams.
• Understanding the UK education landscape, ideally further education or tuition.
• Working collaboratively and influencing at senior levels.
• You should be passionate about tackling educational disadvantage and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Benefits

• 36 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Flexible hybrid and remote working
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Termly in-person team development days in London
• Work in a progressive, socially conscious organisation with real impact

How to Apply

Submit your application via our website by 9am on Thursday 30 October. 

This is a UK-based post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.

Purpose of role

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will join the Development department at a time of rapid and exciting growth for the team, with a remit to lead a high achieving and ambitious team of three to achieve significant revenue targets through partnerships and sponsorships, oversee a successful corporate masterclass programme and research and implement new opportunities to generate revenue.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious and highly motivated individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment with senior experience in corporate development, and who is interested in playing a critical role at one of the UK's leading producing theatres. The successful candidate will be a brilliant relationship builder and manager, both internally and externally. They will enjoy a close working relationship with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, the wider development team and members of the senior management team.

TERMS

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Applications Close at 10am on Tuesday 21 October.

Round One Interviews: Monday 27 October

Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 4 November

We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Partnerships and Sponsorships 

• Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Trusts and Events to deliver the Donmar’s Development strategy in line with the wider Organizational strategy and following our core Donmar values.
• Lead the Corporate Development team to maximise revenue from corporate partnerships and the Donmar’s growing corporate masterclass programme. 
• Report to and work closely with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising to set ambitious yet realistic annual targets for the corporate team. 
• Lead on new business, personally generating significant income through identifying prospective new corporate partners and delivering effective cultivation strategies, including engaging appropriate members of the Board and Development Committee. 
• Take a commercial approach to income generation at the Donmar, identifying and developing new opportunities for further growth. 
• Exploring new partnerships models in collaboration with our Partners, co-creating projects and being excited about change and innovation.
• Lead on the account management of the Donmar’s major Partners.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of other partners and sponsors contributing to meeting corporate fundraising targets, including ensuring renewal or upgrade. 
• Ensure that the Donmar’s corporate partners are receiving the highest quality of service from the Corporate and wider Development team, and other Donmar staff members.
• Manage and report against income budgets for Corporate support, working closely with the Finance team on monthly forecasting of income.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to ensure the ability to identify opportunities for new partnership support.
• Ensure the efficient administration of the Corporate function (including contractual compliance, data management and adherence to all Donmar policies).
• Lead and support at relevant Corporate cultivation and stewardship events.

Line Management

• Effectively line manage and nurture the Senior Corporate Development Manager, ensuring that their work is delivered to the highest standard and that financial targets are met. 
• Oversee the professional growth of the Corporate team ensuring everyone works to the best of their ability, collaboratively, and upholding Donmar values.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant senior experience of managing corporate partnerships in house, ideally in the performing arts, heritage or higher education sector. 
• Demonstrable success in securing six figure partnerships from a range of sectors. 
• An experienced and strong relationship manager, with demonstrable ability to retain and grow partnerships. 
• Experience of developing new commercial opportunities to generate earned income.
• An entrepreneurial and proactive approach to identifying opportunities for corporate partnerships.  
• A team player, with experience leading and motivating a team to achieve and exceed targets.  
• The ability to work independently to achieve objectives.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of budget setting and monitoring.
• Exceptional understanding of the corporate fundraising marketplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working with CRM databases, preferably Spektrix
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages;
• Ambitious, motivated and results oriented.
• Experience of working with colleagues at a senior level including Senior Management Team, artistic staff and Development Board members.

Use your culture and people leadership expertise to support the dynamism and excellence of a fast-growing and highly respected youth charity. 

We are seeking an exceptional culture and people leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.

One YMCA is now one of the largest YMCA’s in Europe and our focus is supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to develop the skills and confidence to live their life to the full.

In the last five years, we have trebled our income to £40m, and more than doubled our staff numbers to 750. This is a new role that we have created to provide leadership to a strategically critical function and to develop our staff and culture so that we maximise our social impact across our 160 sites.

You will be responsible for developing a culture and people strategy in line with our organisational plan, elevating the culture and people function to be as proactive and value adding as possible, and ensuring a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs and in a context of organisational growth, we would love to hear from you.  

For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 23rd October. 

Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre

Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)

Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?

About St Luke’s

St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.

As our next CEO, you will:

• Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
• Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
• Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
• Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
• Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
• Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.

Who you are

• A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
• Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
• A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
• Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
• (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.

Why St Luke’s?

• Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
• Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
• Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
• Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.

Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job Description & Person Specification

Department: Fundraising

Job Title: Trusts & Foundations Manager

Salary: £30,000 to increase to £32,000 after probation

Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week

Location: Option either to be located at our site in Ockbrook, Derby or a remote location in the South of England with access to London

Reports to: Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising

Job purpose: The Trusts & Foundations Manager role will predominantly support the work of the Trusts Team in implementing the trusts strategy, to meet ambitious annual income targets for the charity, mainly focused on revenue funding. The role will also provide additional support to the Capital Appeal Director for our capital programme. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will research, write and submit bids to secure funding for the transformational work of Over The Wall Camp.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising to implement a comprehensive trusts funding strategy to meet annual income targets

• Develop and submit trust applications to a range of different funders (current and prospective)

• Work with the Capital Appeals Director to support applications for funding from new and existing funders for our capital programme

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of trust, statutory and occasionally corporate grant-based funders, (current and prospective)

• Identify new prospects for the funding pipeline and make new approaches

• Ensure all grants are promptly and appropriately thanked, recorded and acknowledged

• Provide comprehensive and tailored reports

• Ensure all communication with supporters and prospective donors is recorded and logged accurately within our CRM and other systems

• Contribute positively to the Development team, working collaboratively on the development of robust cases for support, sharing information and ensuring approaches are coordinated effectively

• Adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice and ensure all activities comply with the relevant data protection and other legislation

About the Charity:

Over The Wall Camp Children’s Charity has been providing transformational residential camps for seriously ill children and their families for 25 years, propelling forward the vision of the charity’s founder, Hollywood actor Paul Newman. As the charity grows, its current model of operation is no longer sufficient for its needs, and the organisation is now embarking on an exciting and ambitious campaign to redevelop a former boarding school in the Midlands, known as Ockbrook School. The acquisition of Ockbrook will enable the charity to significantly scale up its operation and support 3,000 beneficiaries per year, as well as provide the community with a state-of-the-art facility for wider use. 

The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role with Home-Start Wandsworth, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation.  They will work closely with the Managing Director, and other members of the leadership team, to ensure the success and long term sustainability of the charity.

The role oversees the operational functions of the charity including HR, IT and Finance, as well as support of service development projects.  The role also requires project management of grant applications, delivery and reporting, and plays a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, communicate and enhance the impact of our work.  This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

To work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to

● deliver the objectives of the organisation.

● develop our services & ways of working to ensure the charity’s long term sustainability.

● engage and motivate the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to.

● work closely with the Family Support Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements.

● contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required.

Operations

● Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR, HR, Finance and IT.

● Ensure the systems, processes and policies the team are using are understood and working effectively and that ways of working are compliant with all current policies, or recommend changes as relevant.

● Manage the operations and ensure efficient use of resources.

● Manage the budget, reconciliation and year end accounting processes.

● Lead on operational projects and oversee office administration, tech support and premises management.

● Lead on Quality Assurance requirements related to operational delivery.

● Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including charity log.

● Produce tailored reports and insights for funders, Trustees and partners.

● Manage outsourced contracts.

Organisational Development

● Lead on service development projects to support agreed strategies, priorities and commitments, working with other members of the team as relevant.

● Explore/recommend other service developments that would benefit the organisation by engagement with other Home-starts and relevant organisations.

Grant Management

● Work closely with the Managing Director and Fundraising function to project manage grant and trust applications, deadlines and progress reports.

● To ensure effective monitoring of all grant & trust commitments & deliverables, liaising with other members of the team as appropriate.

● Deliver a regular report to the Board on performance against grants and trusts.

Team Management

● Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient running of the organisation.

● Manage staff and freelancers according to the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values.

● Support effective management of any non home visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation’s work.

Line Management:

● Business Support Administrator

● Data specialist (freelance)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

● Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

● Proven experience in operations management

● Experience in financial management essential and using Xero is desirable

● Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis

● Management experience of small/medium teams

● Solutions focussed team player

● Excellent written and verbal communication

● Flexible and adaptable to change

● Excellent organisational and project management skills

● Experience of using Charity Log or other database management systems.

● Knowledge of GDPR legislation

● Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting

● Experience of working in the non-profit or community support sector is desirable

ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation (WHOF), launched in May 2020 and headquartered in Geneva, was created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO. Its mission is to mobilize greater private capital and partnership to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO), enabling catalytic impact on the people whose lives rely on WHO’s work and facilitating innovation to maximize the impact of the resources we invest.

WHO plays a singular role in leading the global health ecosystem, acting as a first-responder to health crises — including the current conflict in Ukraine and on behalf of the 15+ million people in urgent need of aid in Horn of Africa; producing technical guidelines and tools to prevent and treat disease; and acting as a country-level convener with an unparalleled level of trust. The crises of the 21st century, including COVID-19, have made clear both the inequity of access to effective and affordable healthcare and the indispensable role of WHO. Yet WHO lacks sufficient resources to fulfill its mandate. And, beyond funding, its vision cannot be achieved by the public sector alone.

The WHO Foundation was therefore created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support its mission: promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, while protecting the neutrality and independence of WHO as the world’s leading health authority. WHOF is a nexus for unique opportunities in global health, facilitating game-changing opportunities between the private sector and WHO. Our focus is on mobilizing grant income, shared value partnerships, and investment to power WHO’s work.

PURPOSE

This role sits within the growing development team and will be responsible for managing a US and International portfolio of current and prospective major donors, cultivating relationships with individuals, trusts, and corporations and soliciting major gifts and stewarding donors effectively to encourage their lasting support. The Senior Development Manager will connect these stakeholders to our mission through a combination of face-to-face meetings, events, written proposals, and compelling presentations.

REPORTS TO

The Senior Development Manager  West Coast will report to the Director of Development US for the WHO Foundation. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and portfolio management:

• Responsible for delivering major gifts from HNWIs, philanthropists, corporates, foundations in support of WHO’s strategic priorities in the US— particularly in major markets such as the Bay Area, Seattle, and Southern California.

• Manage a portfolio of 60-80 prospective donors (250K to 5 million USD capacity) and develop them across all stages of cultivation.

• In partnership with the Regional Director US, design and implement a comprehensive development strategy for the West Coast, aligned with the Foundation’s development goals.

• Meet a yearly set of agreed fundraising KPIs (including money raised, asks made, meetings secured and gift close rate).

• Efficiently use the CRM to record and report on activity: feeding into campaign data, team reporting and management information for the senior leadership team.

Relationship management:

• Develop and implement effective cultivation/ solicitation strategies with potential donors to motivate significant gifts to match fundraising priorities. 

• Initiate and grow a personal network of senior key influencers who are able to advise and make introductions to strengthen and grow our major donor base.

• Build mutually beneficial relationships with WHOF and WHO colleagues, particularly in relation to fundraising projects, and align programmes of activity where appropriate. 

• Create shared opportunities that support and advance the Foundation's fundraising priorities.

• Translate complex ideas into compelling messages tailored to supporters.

• Contribute to the concept, planning and delivery of events and other opportunities to engage with WHOF’s community of supporters.

• Work with leadership and fundraisers from across the Foundation to identify potential funding priorities that may be of particular interest to North American prospects.

Collaboration:

• Work in partnership with the Finance team, Legal, Comms and wider WHOF teams to ensure gifts are processed in line with donor wishes and financial regulations

• Work with senior stakeholders to secure transformational gifts.

• Ensure the highest standards of donor care through effective stewardship, timely reporting, gift acknowledgment and continued engagement.

Job requirements

PROFILE

• Significant experience of managing principal gift portfolios and closing 6- and 7-figure gifts

• Experience developing and implementing innovative high network individual events.

• Experience working in a target-orientated environment and operating at the most senior level. 

• Demonstrable experience of designing and executing successful fundraising strategies

• Excellent knowledge of best practice in philanthropic fundraising applied successfully in international development, higher education, health, or nonprofit sectors

• Strong experience in health partnership with health emergencies and corporate partners is also welcome

• Thorough knowledge of IT systems, database management and Salesforce.

• Experience working in an international organization and/or in international development within a complex stakeholder environment

• Knowledge of West Coast philanthropic networks and organizations particularly the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and/or Seattle is strongly preferred.

• Self motivated, target driven and aptitude to work with flexibility and autonomy both individually and as part of a multi-stakeholder team

• Comfort with and/or experience of operating in a lean, start-up and remote environment

• Fluency in English (excellent writing skills) 

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Type of contract: Permanent contract

  • Location: Based on the US west coast, remote working 

  • Working rate: 100%

  • Estimated start date:  Asap

  • Application deadline: 20.10.2025

  This is a rolling process; applications will be revised as they arrive. Final deadline for application is 20.10.2025

  The WHO Foundation puts equity at the center of all its work and is committed to building, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment and advancement opportunities are based upon individual qualifications, regardless of gender, color, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, nationality, cultural & religious background, beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and marital status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation (WHOF), launched in May 2020 and headquartered in Geneva, was created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO. Its mission is to mobilize greater private capital and partnership to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO), enabling catalytic impact on the people whose lives rely on WHO’s work and facilitating innovation to maximise the impact of the resources we invest.

WHO plays a singular role in leading the global health ecosystem, acting as a first-responder to health crises — including the current conflict in Ukraine and on behalf of the 15+ million people in urgent need of aid in Horn of Africa; producing technical guidelines and tools to prevent and treat disease; and acting as a country-level convener with an unparalleled level of trust. The crises of the 21st century, including COVID-19, have made clear both the inequity of access to effective and affordable healthcare and the indispensable role of WHO. Yet WHO lacks sufficient resources to fulfil its mandate. And, beyond funding, its vision cannot be achieved by the public sector alone.

The WHO Foundation was therefore created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support its mission: promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, while protecting the neutrality and independence of WHO as the world’s leading health authority. WHOF is a nexus for unique opportunities in global health, facilitating game-changing opportunities between the private sector and WHO. Our focus is on mobilizing grant income, shared value partnerships, and investment to power WHO’s work.

PURPOSE

The Principal Gifts Manager is a vital member of the Development team at the WHO Foundation, responsible for advancing strategic fundraising and engagement goals. The role will appeal to a talented principal gifts fundraiser motivated by the opportunity to make a transformative impact on the Foundation’s fundraising at a pivotal moment in its history.

By cultivating relationships with individuals, trusts, and corporations, this role will secure $3M+ funding from a diverse and growing community of supporters. The Principal Gifts Manager will connect these stakeholders to our mission through a blend of face-to-face meetings, events, tailored proposals, and compelling presentations. This role may also serve as a multi-market specialist, managing select portfolios.

REPORTS TO

 The Principal Gifts Manager will report to the Director of Development US for the WHO Foundation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and portfolio management:

• Increase philanthropic gifts to WHOF and build a sustainable pipeline of prospects and fundraising income.

• Manage a portfolio of 30-40 prospective donors and deliver multiple gifts at the $3 million + level.

•  Meet or exceed targets, including dollars raised, asks made, meetings secured, and gift closure rates.

• Develop strategies for multi-year transformational funding etc to : Develop strategies for multi-year transformational funding, working collaboratively with the Development Team to expand UHNW networks and corporate partners. Build plans to engage family offices, donor-advised funds, wealth advisors, and family foundations at the principal gift level.

• Efficiently use the CRM to track and report activity, support campaign data, and provide management information for senior leadership.

• Cultivate deep and meaningful principal gift relationships with prospects and donors.

• Develop strong working relationships with WHO and WHOF ’s staff and senior volunteers.

Relationship management:

• Design and execute effective cultivation/ solicitation strategies with potential donors that inspire major gifts to match fundraising priorities.

• Initiate and grow a personal network of senior influencers and connectors to strengthen and expand the principal gifts pipeline..

• Build mutually beneficial relationships with WHOF and WHO colleagues, particularly in relation to [around] fundraising projects, and align programmes of activity where appropriate.

• Create shared opportunities that support and advance the Foundation's fundraising priorities: replace: Identify and leverage shared opportunities that advance the Foundation’s fundraising priorities.

• Translate complex ideas into compelling messages tailored to supporters..

• Work with leadership and fundraisers from across the Foundation to identify potential funding priorities of interest to principal gift donors and prospects.

• Where assigned, lead on a geographical focus region’s overall engagement strategy, leveraging existing and planned foundation-wide activity to increase regional engagement, whilst collaborating with stakeholders, advocates and ambassadors to further identify new philanthropic funding opportunities

Collaboration:

• Work in partnership with the Finance team, Legal, Communications and wider WHOF teams to ensure gifts are processed in line with donor wishes and financial regulations

• Work with senior stakeholders to secure transformational gifts.

• Ensure the highest standards of donor care through effective stewardship, timely reporting, gift acknowledgment and continued engagement.

• Demonstrate tact, discretion and resourcefulness in all areas of performance.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years to attract senior-level US fundraisers. of experience in fundraising 

• Significant experience of managing principal gift portfolios and closing 7- and 8-figure gifts

• Proficient in building relationships and negotiating with UHNW and HNWI donors

• Demonstrable experience of working to and achieving challenging financial targets

• Demonstrable experience of designing and executing successful fundraising strategies

• Excellent knowledge of best practice in philanthropic fundraising applied successfully in international development, higher education, health, or nonprofit sectors

• Strong experience in health partnership with health emergencies and corporate partners is also welcome

• Thorough knowledge of IT systems, database management and Salesforce.

• Experience working in an international organization and/or in international development within a complex stakeholder environment

• Knowledge of US philanthropic networks and organizations

• Self motivated, target driven and aptitude to work with flexibility and autonomy both individually and as part of a multi-stakeholder team

• Comfort with and/or experience of operating in a lean, start-up and remote environment

• Excellent attention to detail and applied successfully in international development, higher education, health, or nonprofit sectors

• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Experience of applied successfully in international development, higher education, health, or nonprofit sectors

• Fluency in English (excellent writing skills)

• Politically astute with a tactful and diplomatic communication style

• Proficient at developing relationships and influencing and negotiating at a senior management and board level, internally and externally

WHAT WE OFFER

Rewarding work in a dynamic non-profit environment

A collaborative workplace within a multicultural team

An agile and flexible environment 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Location: Based on the East Coast, remote working 

Working rate: 100%

Estimated start date:  Asap

Application deadline: 20.10.2025

This is a rolling process; applications will be revised as they arrive. Final deadline for application is 20.10.2025

The WHO Foundation puts equity at the center of all its work and is committed to building, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment and advancement opportunities are based upon individual qualifications, regardless of gender, color, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, nationality, cultural & religious background, beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and marital status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive.

The Digital and Social Media Creative is responsible for developing and creating engaging digital content and for managing Sight Scotland’s social media channels. This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for social media in the charity sector. The role will enhance Sight Scotland’s online presence and engage their audiences, inspiring people to donate, take part in sponsored events and online campaign actions as well as contacting the charities for support with sight loss.

It is important that the successful candidate for this role has existing experience of working within a charity/fundraising environment. In order to ensure the role is successful, an understanding of fundraising and how we can effectively apply digital tools and techniques to support income generation is vital. 

• Hybrid, with 2 days a week in Edinburgh office 

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution 

• Closing midnight Tuesday 21st October

• Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 29th October in person at Sight Scotland's HQ in Edinburgh. 

In order to progress your application, please download the Candidate Pack and make contact with THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please ensure you reach out to arrange a call with enough time before the role closes as unfortunately we cannot progress candidates to longlist who haven't been screened. 

Head of Branch – RSPCA Buckinghamshire South (RSPCA South Bucks)

Location: Home based, with regular travel across South Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Reports: 8 (4 direct, 4 indirect)

Salary: Competitive, in line with charity sector benchmarks and experience

About Us

RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch was formed in 1964 to support the work of the national RSPCA and the owners of domestic animals in South Buckinghamshire. While we operate within the framework of the national RSPCA, we are a separately registered charity with our own governance and fundraising responsibilities. Our branch covers a wide area across South Buckinghamshire, including Chesham, Burnham, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough.

Our work is driven by the passion of dedicated volunteers and staff, and sustained through fundraising and the income from our two charity shops in Chesham and Burnham. As we look to the future, we are seeking an inspiring leader to guide our growth and ensure we continue to deliver sustainable, compassionate care for animals in need.

The Role

As our new Head of Branch, you will provide supportive and effective leadership across all aspects of the Branch’s work. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of our long-term strategy.
• Ensure high standards in animal welfare services, adoption processes and community engagement.
• Oversee retail operations and help explore opportunities to expand our income streams.
• Support, motivate and manage our team of staff and volunteers.
• Act as the public face of the Branch, building partnerships and representing us in the community.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your leadership will directly improve the lives of animals and the communities we serve.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient leader with:

• Experience in a senior leadership or management role within a charity, not-for-profit or mission-led organisation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, fundraising and income generation.
• Experience working with and inspiring both staff and volunteers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and balance multiple priorities.
• A passion for animal welfare and commitment to the values of the RSPCA.

Desirable experience: Governance and working with Trustees, generating income through charity retail and securing grants or sponsorships in the not-for-profit sector.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of animal welfare in South Buckinghamshire.
• Lead a respected, values-driven charity with deep roots in the community.
• Work with a dedicated team who share your compassion and commitment.
• Opportunity to combine strategic input with hands-on impact.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are motivated to lead the RSPCA South Bucks Branch.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and communities.