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*Please note, this opportunity is a Fixed-Term contract (14 Months)*

We are looking for a collaborative and strategically minded Finance Business Partner to join our finance team and support the delivery of our charitable mission.

This role will be integral in ensuring that financial resources are used effectively and transparently to maximise our social impact. You will partner with operational teams, programme delivery teams and senior management to provide insightful analysis, robust financial planning, and evidence-based recommendations that drive informed decision-making across the organisation.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 17th October 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th October 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

Community Action Redbridge is looking for a creative and strategic Communications and Engagement Manager (maternity cover) to raise the profile of our charity and the wider VCSE sector, delivering communications that make a real impact. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of compelling campaigns and high-quality content across digital and print channels, ensuring messaging is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with our values. 

• Use storytelling, engagement, and influence to support our mission, amplify sector voice, and engage key audiences, including local VCSE organisations, residents, public sector partners, and funders. 

• Build the communications capacity of local VCSE organisations, helping them improve visibility, demonstrate impact, and engage key audiences to strengthen sustainability. 

• Lead communications and brand development for Redbridge Giving, an exciting new place-based giving initiative empowering residents to shape local priorities and lead the change they want to see.

• Shape and evaluate communications activity using data, insight, and trends, supporting a culture of learning and continuous improvement. 

We are looking for someone curious, proactive, and passionate about social justice, who wants to use their expertise to help build a fairer Redbridge, where every one and community has an equal opportunity to thrive. 

About Community Action Redbridge 

Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive. Through our work, we support the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. 

At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change. 

We do this by: 

• Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, so local organisations have the tools and support they need to grow and thrive. 

• Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation. 

• Bringing people and organisations together, from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses, to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):

1. Please tell us about a communications campaign you have led that raised the profile of an organisation or issue. What was your approach, what channels did you use, and how did you measure its impact?

2. Tell us about a time you used digital channels or tools in an innovative way to increase reach and engagement. What worked well, and what did you learn?

3. This role involves balancing a range of tasks and responsibilities. Can you give an example of how you have prioritised your workload to deliver high-quality work on time, while managing competing demands?

4. Community Action Redbridge’s mission is rooted in equity and social justice. What does this mean to you, and how would you bring these values into your communications and engagement work?

Please submit your CV and covering letter by 11.59pm on Sunday 19th October.  

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October.

Who are Challenge Partners

Challenge Partners works nationally with over 500 schools and 100 trusts, delivering programmes and networks to support school and trust improvement and leadership development. Our programmes for schools include the Quality Assurance Review, Growing the Top, Extending Leading Practice, and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. Our collaborative networks for school leaders operate locally (hubs), regionally (Jubilee Networks), and nationally. You can read more here. 

We also offer Trust programmes such as the Trust Peer Review and Trust Leaders’ Network. You can read more here. 

As we expand our National Network of Excellence, this is an exciting time to join our central team and contribute to our partnership's success.

Job Purpose

The Partnership Coordinator role is varied, offering the chance to develop a wide range of skills. Responsibilities include delivering programme and network activities, managing local hubs, supporting events and meetings, and participating in recruitment and retention activities led by the Partnerships Team.

Working closely with school and trust leaders and hub managers, you will need excellent relationship management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This position requires individuals who are self-motivated, organised, detail-focused, and strong communicators. 

We are looking for new colleagues to focus on delivering our programmes and networks, ensuring a great experience for our partner schools (about 60-80% of your time). The remaining time will be spent on hub account management, supporting knowledge exchange and network growth, and handling general partner queries.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Network Delivery:

- Support the planning and delivery of programmes and networks, including scheduling dates, organising training sessions, and other activities.

- Support the organisation and delivery of programme-specific and national events.

- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including resolving operational issues and escalating as needed.

- Provide year-round support to local Hub Managers to ensure schools receive necessary support.

- Monitor programme, network, and hub data to identify risks and/or trends, providing regular reports and updates to support the continuous improvement of our activities. 

Partner Relationship Management:

- Work with the Challenge Partners Central Team to ensure an excellent experience for partners and help schools maximise their partnership value.

- Support the induction and onboarding of new schools to their hubs and the National Network of Excellence.

- Troubleshoot and respond to school or trust queries through internal customer care systems.

- Utilise and update our CRM system (Salesforce).

Communications:

- Respond to email and phone queries about Challenge Partners, programmes, networks, and hubs professionally and promptly.

- Collaborate with programme, network, and partnership leads to provide high-quality communications to partner schools, including renewals, induction, onboarding, engagement emails, and hub updates.

Recruitment and Retention:

- Support year-round recruitment of schools to the Network of Excellence, working with hubs to deliver introductory events.

- Provide updates on schools in your hub to inform retention campaigns.

- Manage leads within your hubs, connecting schools with local hubs and Jubilee Networks.

Other Tasks:

- Perform other tasks as appropriate for the role.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively.

• Ability to balance competing priorities whilst working across multiple areas of work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.

• Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and develop effective strategies to overcome them.

• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage

• Positivity, optimism and flexibility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. 

• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback.

• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• Work-life balance

• Annual leave

• Employer pension contributions

• Health and wellbeing support

• Training and development

• Family-friendly policies

• Connection and celebration

Our client is a leading independent funder. 

They aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. 

The foundation provides c. £50million annually in grants to organisations and initiatives with brilliant ideas who share our goals.  We also provide social and impact investment for organisations with the aim of creating social and environmental impact.

Their strategy focuses on three interdependent aims: improving Our Natural World; tackling injustice to deliver A Fairer Future; and nurturing Creative, Confident Communities. We also want to play a more active role ourselves using our range of tools to effect change. In addition to funding, this includes convening and brokering alliances, commissioning research, and using our influence to achieve our goals.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the foundation to recruit a Lead Funding Manager on a full-time (or 0.8) to lead the delivery of the foundation’s priorities for Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights, as part of A Fairer Future (AFF) team. This role is a maternity contract for up to 12 months. A hybrid working model is in place which entails working at least 2 days per week in their office in Kings Cross (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and the remainder flexibly working from home if you wish).
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In A Fairer Future, there are five focus areas:

• Arts and creativity making change
• Children and young people’s rights
• Gender justice
• Migrant justice
• Racial justice

The role:
This leadership role will provide grant-making and strategic support capacity to the AFF team, which currently consists of 7 people reporting to the Director of A Fairer Future. The role will take on existing relationships in the form of a portfolio of larger grants at various points in their funding journey. This person will pick up these relationships and ensure continuity as well as assessing new applications.  This role will take a lead on strategic initiatives, driving impact in the Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights priorities.  Committed to social justice, the candidate will be ambitious to help create change using the foundation's full range of tools and approaches. This role will be responsible for informing, influencing and monitoring the implementation of the AFF strategy and programme, including developing and assessing proposals for activities, leading on the delivery of impact, and maintaining external networks to provide strategic guidance to the Foundation.

Convening collaborations, commissioning research and mobilising networks to create change will be core aspects of this role in addition to supporting other team members with expertise relating to the two sectors. This person will be responsible for managing the larger grant relationships throughout out the grant cycle, capturing and embedding learning along the way. They will also be responsible for site visits and facilitating online discussions with organisations, as well as representing the foundation at sector forums and events concentrating on the AFF priority areas.

The culture at the foundation is collaborative and nurturing, so working closely with colleagues to share ideas and learn from each other will be essential in this role.

The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial grant-making experience in addition to having knowledge of the Children and Young People and/or Gender Justice sectors, perhaps gained through work in the voluntary or local authority sector, or through another funder. Highly organised, intellectually curious and pragmatic, this person will be able to unpick complex information and will be confident and experienced in assessing grant applicants’ financial information. They will understand the charity funding world and importantly, the challenges faced by marginalised communities across the UK in the face of widespread inequity. The AFF team works with the Involving Young People’s Collective, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the value of co-production.

IT confident and systematic in their approach, this person will also be confident and empathetic team leader in addition to being an excellent communicator, both in person and in written work. Excellent attention to detail, thorough and collaborative in their approach to work, this person will be a real team player whilst being able to work under their own steam, working in a fast-paced environment.

A broad understanding and experience of systems change principles and an appreciation of the nuanced intersections between the various priorities of the AFF programme will be important to success in this role. The ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a busy team through encouragement and inspiration will also be important.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to really effect positive change and to make a real mark in one of the leading funders in the UK.

About the role

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to provide professional, accurate, and timely financial management and reporting for Repowering London. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting our sustainable growth by ensuring sound financial control, analysis and statutory compliance. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our Finance function, contributing to the organisation’s overall operational excellence.

The role will include providing technical and practical support for Repowering and the family of Community Benefit societies which we service and in the future the growth of additional members.

To succeed in this new role, you will need to be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and a genuine commitment to Repowering London’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management & Statutory Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete statutory returns (VAT, Companies House, FCA), and support annual audits.

· Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, reforecasts, cashflow statements, and ad hoc financial projections.

· Business Partnering: Provide financial insights to the management team and project leads, supporting effective decision-making and project financial reporting.

· Supervision: Manage and support the Finance Officer, ensuring professional development and alignment of tasks with departmental goals.

· Systems & Processes: Maintain and improve finance systems and digital tools for accuracy, efficiency, and timely reporting.

· Finance Operations: Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, payroll,  and ad hoc financial reporting for senior leadership.

· Audit & Compliance: Prepare reconciliations for external audits and ensure compliance with HMRC, FCA, and other regulations.

· General Duties: Uphold organisational policies, confidentiality, equality, and sustainability commitments while representing the organisation professionally.

About Repowering London

Repowering London is an award-winning social enterprise developing clean energy for urban communities. A community development organisation, we enable local communities to plan, fund, build and benefit from clean energy and energy efficiency projects across buildings. We help people see how they can make a real difference.

We are UK's most experienced urban community energy innovator with a successful track record of working in partnership with major London councils and national funders for the last ten years.

Our local ownership model for clean energy is scalable and strengthens communities by delivering clean energy hand in hand with a range of long-term local services and benefits – from skills training to lower energy bills and generating funds for local investment. 

Our vision is for every town and city in the UK to benefit from locally owned clean energy solutions. We believe that urban buildings can be transformed into intelligent, efficient, clean power hubs, providing substantial economic, social and environmental benefits. Energy security can become the norm, and inequality and fuel poverty a thing of the past.

As a place to work, Repowering London has a strong culture of personal respect and integrity. We have a talented and diverse team, and we have all made the choice to be part of positive solutions to the collective challenges we face. We aim to create a supportive and empowering working environment, with high levels of collaboration, team support, and personal and professional development.

 About You

The preferred candidate will have the following abilities and aptitudes:

Essential:

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• A minimum of 5 years experience of management accounts preparation, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience of working with accounting software ( QuickBooks & Xero).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical with a passion for accuracy and commitment to process.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in budget management and resource optimisation.

· Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.

· Advanced IT proficiency, including Excel and Commitment to teamwork, respect, and collaboration across all areas of the organisation

· Strong understanding of core business functions, including finance, HR, project management, and marketing

Preferred:

• Experience of Charity / not for profit accounting for grants

We are creating a new Senior Women’s Caseworker role to deliver tailored health advocacy and support to women experiencing homelessness.

You will:

• Provide one-to-one advocacy for around 35 women annually across 11 London boroughs.
• Attend approximately 250 healthcare appointments each year with clients.
• Deliver 20 women-only health promotion sessions, reaching around 100 women.
• Co-create three new resources on women’s health with clients for wider distribution.
• Support the HHPA team to embed women-centred approaches into the broader service.
• Build and maintain partnerships with women’s services, NHS providers, and local authorities.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC’s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC’s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond. 

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

Job Overview
As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on refugee issues, using IRC’s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC’s influence approaches, tactics, and messages.  

Major Responsibilities:

•  Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC’s key advocacy objectives. 
•  Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual.  
•  Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC’s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC’s profile at key meetings and events. 
•  Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC’s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments.  Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams.  
•  Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions.  Support IRC’s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. 
•  Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. 
•  Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. 
•  Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. 
•  Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as through a client-led approach to our policy solutions and influencing work.

 
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director 
Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, President’s Office, External Relations Department 
External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. 
 
Job Requirements:

Work experience: 
•  Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on refugee issues. 

Demonstrated skills and competencies: 
•  Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. 
•  Deep understanding of relevant the UK’s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives.
•  Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice.
•  Extensive knowledge of refugee issues in the UK.
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the refugee fields. 
•  Experience in refugee-led advocacy is an asset.
•  Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. 
•  Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. 
•  Ability to work quickly against deadlines. 
•  Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands. 
 

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

We fund life-saving research, campaign for change and provide information and support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because our vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well. But to make that vision a reality, we need to act now. 

About the role

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital content and social platforms? Then you could make a real difference to people affected by breast cancer.  

We’re looking for a multimedia producer to join our busy, dynamic and creative team. As part of our in-house multimedia studio, you’ll create high-quality content and produce live broadcasts for our social media channels.

As well as developing new content, you’ll breathe fresh life into existing ideas – producing content covering everything from fundraising and campaigning to support and research. You’ll be a champion of our visual identity and consistently show-off our brand in the best ways possible.

If you’re a creative, proactive multimedia producer looking to work at an ambitious, forward-thinking charity, we’d love to meet you.

About you

Ideally you:

· Will be a multimedia producer who puts the audience at the heart of every piece of content

· Will have an excellent understanding of multimedia production, including platform-native content creation, and advanced skills in editing and audio production

· Will have experience in producing live social media broadcasts, particularly across Facebook and Instagram

· Will have a solid understanding of audience behaviours and platform algorithms

· Are self-motivated, organised and comfortable working on several briefs at once

· Enjoy looking for new ways to approach things and responding to trends in real time

· Are a creative thinker, with a portfolio of work that shows your ability to shoot, edit and publish content for social media 

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the breast cancer now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Thursday 16 October 9 am

Interview date week commencing 27 October

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

The Kirkwood help to improve the quality of life for local people against all the odds. When time is short, they help everyone in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. By making the complex simple and focusing on what truly matters, they support families and loved ones to live on - and live well. They are The Kirkwood, and they Support Life.

The Kirkwood Movement is a community of people from across Kirklees and beyond who believe that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness deserves to live the best possible quality of life, for however long they have.

From the moment a patient receives a diagnosis, specialist palliative care is provided every step of the way - whether in the In-Patient Unit and Support & Therapy Centre in Huddersfield, or in patients’ own homes across Kirklees.

We are thrilled to be working with The Kirkwood to recruit their new Head of Fundraising – a pivotal role that will enable them to reach more people by growing and strengthening sustainable income streams to continue their vital services.

Would you like to utilise your fundraising expertise and lead a passionate, ambitious team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As Head of Fundraising, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing to develop and deliver The Kirkwood’s new fundraising strategy.

This is a senior, strategic role, working in close partnership with the Business Development Manager, Head of Retail, and Media & Marketing teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting and motivating an energetic, passionate and high-performing fundraising team, including Community, Events, In Memory and Individual Giving.
• Identifying and developing new opportunities, producing business cases, and delivering pilot activity to sustainably grow the fundraising portfolio.
• Setting, monitoring, analysing and reporting on budgets, and on financial and non-financial performance.
• Upholding the ethos and values of The Kirkwood, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.

The Person

We are looking for an inspiring leader with significant senior management experience, ideally gained within the charity or voluntary sector. You will have strong knowledge of the charity fundraising landscape, along with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

You will be a compassionate and natural leader, able to inspire your team in delivering the new fundraising strategy. A positive, collaborative and passionate professional, you will have the skills to engage stakeholders and work as part of a leadership group.

You should be a strategic, long-term thinker with proven ability to develop and implement organisational and departmental strategy. You must also demonstrate experience in:

• Developing, monitoring, presenting and evaluating budgets, KPIs and business cases.
• Designing and delivering supporter journeys to improve donor retention and engagement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy rising to challenges, and can manage competing demands while delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Why The Kirkwood?

The Kirkwood is not just a building, an In-Patient Unit, or a place of care. It is a movement of people united by the belief that everyone affected by a life-limiting illness deserves the very best care - care that improves quality of life, for however long that may be.

Together, they support those in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. The Kirkwood Movement is united behind one common purpose: to Support Life.

The Kirkwood has around 250 dedicated employees in both full and part-time roles, and is fortunate to have the support of over 800 committed volunteers. The team live and work by their values:

• Respectful and Inclusive
• Passionate and Determined
• Open and Honest
• Kind and Compassionate
• Forward-thinking 
• Striving for Quality and Excellence

Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking (where available)
• High-quality, low-cost meals
• Complementary therapies
• Stakeholder pension scheme (NHS pension transferable for current members)
• Hospice contributory scheme, including death in service benefits
• Access to occupational health services
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (for employees and immediate family)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced carers’ leave
• Discounted health cash plans

If you would like more information, or to apply for this role we would love to hear from you please contact us. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie, Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that global trade in wild species is legal and sustainable, for the benefit of the planet and people. At a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss, TRAFFIC provides evidence, solutions, and influence to combat environmental degradation and ensure a nature-positive future.

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. The organisation focuses on preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable legal wildlife trade while working against unsustainable illegal wildlife trade, contributing to international conservation efforts through evidence-based research and policy recommendations.

The salary range for this position is between £45,275 to £54,000 p.a. depending on experience and skills. This role will be based from our Cambridge, UK office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
We are looking for an exceptional fundraiser with significant experience in successfully fundraising from trusts and foundations as well as governments.

The Senior Officer – Statutory & Foundations will join a highly collaborative, supportive and ambitious Development Team and will play a key role in sustaining and growing income from trusts & foundations as well as governments. The ideal candidate will be able to work in close collaboration with Senior staff across the organisation to identify and strategize responses to grant opportunities turning complex issues into clear and persuasive proposals. The Senior Officer – Statutory & Foundations will also be responsible for initiating, developing and deepening relationships with a global roster of trusts and foundations in support of TRAFFIC’s strategic priorities, primarily focusing on six-, seven- and eight figure opportunities.

This is a diverse role with key responsibility for the delivery of TRAFFIC’s global fundraising strategy and income streams. Whilst proposal development and writing is central, the role regularly extends to leading, organising and coordinating effort both within TRAFFIC offices and with external partner organisations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Guides TRAFFIC thematic leads and Programme Offices, including Programme Office Directors, to transform project ideas into compelling funding concepts.
• Manages the development of funding proposals ; from project design, informed by strong logical framework rationale, to providing high quality written content, editorial and process guidance and other areas of technical support e.g. monitoring and evaluation.
• Initiates liaison with colleagues from finance, operations, risk management, research and data, and M&E as needed to ensure their input to proposal content and review.
• Drives efficiencies and improvements to TRAFFIC’s overall fundraising processes and systems at the institutional level (e.g. designs and maintains systems to manage current and past proposals, and maintains Raiser’s Edge database of donors), in collaboration with Development Teamcolleagues.
• Reviews funding calls and donor requirements & criteria to provide advice on direction of approach and content.
• Advises staff in the Global Office and regional programme offices to strategize responses to grant opportunities, to optimize return on effort and to ensure that funding is directed to priority intervention areas (as described in TRAFFIC’s annual workplans) and to priority funders (as identified in the fundraising strategy).
• Represents TRAFFIC in discussions with potential partners for joint bids, and provides support and advice to these external partners to strengthen bids.
• Represents TRAFFIC in donor meetings and briefing sessions.
• Designs and implements capacity building programmes for TRAFFIC on project design and proposal development, including introduction to project development within TRAFFIC, problem identification and articulation, stakeholder analysis, development of theories of change, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and processes, fundraising communication. Ensures this training is aligned to best practices in project planning across the conservation sector, and coordinated with Communications and Strategy, Programmes and Impact teams.
• Proactively researches, identifies and develop relationships with new prospects, who align to TRAFFIC priorities.
• Provides guidance on donor cultivation and engagement strategies.
• Leads on the development of generic fundraising material which can be multi-purposed for donor or wider publics.
• Advises teams across TRAFFIC as required to ensure the alignment of fundraising activities and program design to TRAFFIC strategic priorities, communications materials, and approaches (such as Evidence to Influence). Provides development input to Pipeline Group (indirectly) and Programme Forum.

REQUIREMENTS

• Project design and proposal writing experience, ideally across a range of international environmental NGOs, and a track record of success with securing at least six-figure grants from different donor sources, including European Commission, Governments, and Trusts and Foundations.
• Strategic, proactive and results focused with excellent organization and planning skills.
• Articulate with persuasive and engaging verbal communication skills and excellent written communication skills (English).
• Similar communication skills in French, Portuguese or Spanish desirable, but not required.
• Robust understanding of best practice for project design, including theory of change and log frames, and best practice approaches (e.g. Conservation Standards).
• Able to take a lead role with the packaging of a complex programme portfolio into language and visuals suitable for conveying TRAFFIC’s work to existing and potential supporters.
• Strong background in biodiversity conservation and/or sustainable development issues
• Project management experience desirable, especially in developing countries
• Strong networking, relationship building and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and in close collaboration with others working as part of a distributed, multi-cultural team globally, able to trouble shoot and maintain good relationships under pressure and across time zones.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Able to travel internationally.

SUPERVISION
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Do you want to use your operational experience to support a mission-driven team? Are you personable, highly organised and entrepreneurial? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer!

You will take the lead on our Business Supporters Network: researching businesses that can support local authorities on their decarbonisation journey, reaching out to them and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships.

You will also be the go-to person internally for keeping our organisation running smoothly. From organising team meetings to developing our CRM’s functionality and ensuring our HR policies and processes are up to date and properly implemented. You will make sure people have everything they need to do their best work.

It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we will start preparing for the 10th birthday of UK100 in 2026!

Administration of our Business Support Network

• Research businesses that can help local authorities on their decarbonisation journey
• Run due diligence checks on potential business partners to ensure they comply with our Ethical Fundraising Policy
• Set up and minute meetings, coordinate proposals
• Prepare and issue contracts and invoices
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM

Finance and HR

• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts
• Manage relationships with our suppliers, ensuring we get value for money and pay promptly
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and HR record-keeping

Operations and Governance

• Office management and coordination with our workspace provider.
• Organise team meetings and team socials
• Maintain UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system and support UK100 staff in using the CRM.
• Support UK100’s management of IT systems, ensuring staff are trained and follow best practice guidance
• Develop and improve UK100's policy and procedures, as well maintaining key organisational documents.

We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our team, with a strong dedication to advocacy and campaigning within the context of a faith-based international development organisation.

In this role, you will take the lead in engaging both existing and potential supporters, inspiring them to take action and support our mission. Your work will focus on addressing the root causes of global poverty and injustice by promoting key issues and campaigns that align with the projects we support in the global South—particularly in communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

You will play a vital role in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, raising awareness, and mobilizing public and faith-based support for meaningful, systemic change.

Events and Community Fundraiser

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

Permanent

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 13th October 2025

First round interviews: w/c 20th October 2025

Second round interviews: Tuesday 28th October 2025

World Cancer Research Fund are the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity. While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work is helping people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Events and Community Fundraiser who will deliver our programme of running and challenge events and develop our community fundraising programme. This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for maximising participation in events and community fundraising activity, whilst providing excellent stewardship to our supporters.

You will be joining us at a really exciting time with our London Marathon team doubling in size and investment in our events marketing activity. You will have the opportunity to grow the community fundraising programmes, developing new and existing products and work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to feed into the development of our wider programme and income growth. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make their mark in their role and within the sector.

About you

Ideally you will have experience of working in the charity sector or be able to demonstrate transferable skills. You will have a passion for fundraising and be an excellent and confident relationship manager with experience of two or more of the following: organising or supporting running or challenge events, marketing and/or promotion, building relationships and event administration. 

You should be able to organise yourself, prioritise varied workloads, plan effectively and work to tight deadlines, as well as possessing excellent communication and stewarding skills. You’ll have a working knowledge of social media and marketing tools such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Mailchimp. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is comfortable representing the values and aims of the charity proactively in community spaces. 

We’d love you to be a great team player, demonstrating a willingness to support others and build strong working relationships with external and internal contacts.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. 

You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are only able to contact and provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

About More Than A Roof:

More Than A Roof is a charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Our vision is a world where everyone has a secure home, and no one needs to stay in temporary accommodation to avoid homelessness. We work alongside vulnerable people in temporary accommodation to improve their lives and communities, unlock their potential, and open new possibilities. We provide practical and emotional support and stability, aiming to make any stay in temporary accommodation short, rare, and non-recurring. We work in close partnership with organisations like The Housing Network, Community Shop and a large number of Local Authorities.

The Role:

The CEO will be responsible for leading the strategic growth, fundraising, and external engagement of More Than a Roof. This role will focus on developing and communicating the charity’s mission, building strong partnerships, and securing funding to expand our impact across the UK.

The CEO will act as the external face of More Than a Roof, engaging supporters, funders, and strategic stakeholders to raise awareness and increase income. While the charity exists to support individuals & families experiencing homelessness, delivery of frontline services and direct engagement with residents is undertaken by our partner organisations, such as The Housing Network. The CEO will ensure that the voice and experience of those we support shapes our fundraising narrative, advocacy, and programme design, without duplicating the operational role of our delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside colleagues at The Housing Network to support individuals and families (including individuals over 18’s, families, and prison leavers) as they move into temporary accommodation.
• Facilitate connections for beneficiaries within the local community in Leicester, helping them build support networks.
• Signpost beneficiaries to relevant external support agencies and services to address their diverse needs (e.g., health & wellbeing, training & life skills, employment, financial matters).
• Collaborate closely with on-the-ground partners, such as Community Shop in Leicester, to ensure integrated support.
• Collect and maintain accurate beneficiary data and records, ensuring compliance and contributing to outcome reporting.
• Actively support the charity's social media presence and engagement.
• Play a key role in fundraising activities, demonstrating a proactive approach and a proven track record of successful fundraising initiatives.
• Regularly report to and support the Board of Trustees, providing updates on beneficiary progress and charitable activities.

 About You:

We are looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. You will be a self-starter with a proactive approach, comfortable working independently as the charity's first paid employee.

 Essential Skills & Experience:

• A proven track record of working in a local charity, demonstrating an understanding of the charity sector, particularly in the field of homelessness.
• Confidence and a highly self-motivated approach, capable of managing your own workload effectively.
• Knowledge and understanding of the homelessness sector, its complexities, and challenges.
• Solid understanding and practical experience of safeguarding principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and their application in support settings.
• Experience in crisis intervention and the ability to respond effectively in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals and families, supporters of the charity and external stakeholders and funders.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and data collection.
• A proven track record in successful fundraising, with the ability to contribute to and lead fundraising initiatives.
• Proficiency in using IT for record-keeping, communication, and social media.

 Desirable Attributes:

• Experience working with diverse client groups including families, individuals over 18, and prison leavers.

Qualifications:

No specific formal qualifications are required for this role, however, this is not an entry-level position for someone stepping into their first charity job. Relevant experience and knowledge are paramount. A proven track record in fundraising activities, demonstrating a proactive approach and a proven track record of successful fundraising initiatives.

 Benefits:

• Competitive wage.
• Pro-rata paid annual leave.
• Pension scheme contribution.
• Travel expenses.
• Flexible working hours.