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About us:

Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation

The Drinkaware Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently

Vision: Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK

Mission: Using our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. Delivered though:

• Public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance
• Evidence-led advice to governments and industry
• Independent research, consumer insight and evaluation

Values: Solid Reasoning; Clarity with Empathy; Understanding and Connecting; Principled Partnership; Determination and Curiosity

Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive.  We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life.  Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant. 

Drinkaware’s benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
• Matched company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• BUPA Private Healthcare
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual learning and wellbeing grant
• Perks and discount platform. 

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About the role:

The Junior Content Producer is a new role that will play a pivotal role in supporting the Content Team to deliver Drinkaware’s multimedia content strategy by creating engaging multimedia content. The role is key in ensuring that the public can make conscious, informed choices about alcohol and can find help if they need it.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Content

• Manage the Content Team’s production Monday boards, to ensure tasks are assigned, tracked and deadlines are met
• Manage content requests in line with the content development process
• Support the Creative Content Lead and Senior Digital Content Officer with digital and printed content production and delivery
• Support the Operations and Programmes, Partnerships and Research teams with content creation and delivery

Social media

• Support the Senior Digital Content Officer with the delivery of the social media plan by scheduling social content in line with our content panning cycles
• Build relationships with specific audiences through community management across social media channels, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, which includes finding influencers/advocates/case studies for Drinkaware
• Monitor social channels for reactive engagement opportunities and flag any reputational risks emerging on socials
• Proactively stay ahead of social media trends and ensure our channels are affectively developed and maintained

Contribute

• Support the Creative Content Lead with the creation and delivery of website content and email marketing, ensuring this feeds directly into the overarching content strategy. 
• Ensure the website content is accurate and up to date
• Support the Digital Marketing Manager with SEO admin

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About you:

Essential Criteria / Key Skills

• Experience of content production and/or social media delivery
• High level of content creation skills using Adobe programmes and Canva
• Good understanding of brand and tone of voice and the opportunities and risks posed by them
• Experience of adapting content for different audiences and channels
• Experience of creating content for social media
• Video editing skills
• Excellent writing skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong proof-reading skills
• Experience using CMS platforms
• Highly organised, being able to keep track of several different pieces of work at one time.
• Confidence working individually and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working within a complex sign off processes
• Experience of or interest in the charity sector
• Experience of developing animations, infographics and engaging visuals

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To apply

For further information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 28 July 2025

Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link.  You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware – please include examples of your creative work (pictures/videos etc). 

Due to the fixed-term nature of this role, we are ideally looking for someone available to start within 1 month. Unfortunately, a longer notice period may make it difficult to progress your application, but we are happy to discuss individual circumstances.

Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. 

No agency support is required

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

We are looking for an ambitious, results-driven fundraiser to join our UK partnerships and philanthropy team and help us increase our income from trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals in order to support the people we serve.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PURPOSE OF THE POST

As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we aim to achieve a step-change in our income from partnerships and philanthropy.

As Major Giving Officer, you will:

• Collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of an ambitious major-giving programme for HI UK, encompassing trusts & foundations, major donors and corporates, in line with UK and Federation priorities.
• Research and identify opportunities, write proposals and secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major givers from the these income streams.
• Provide excellent cultivation of prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.
• Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Work closely with the Global Specialist in Major Giving and the other Major Giving Officer to further develop major giving as a sustainable income stream in the UK, including launching and running a Capital Campaign.
• Manage data relevant to your role, keeping our database (CRM) up to date and accurate, and mining it for new prospects.
• Build your knowledge of the wide range of our work – both thematically and geographically – so you can communicate and present with expertise to donors and prospects.
• Attend relevant networking groups, external events and meetings to make contacts and represent HI UK.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of high-quality cultivation events for prospects and donors.
• Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required.

Trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals

• Update existing research and carry out new research to find our top trust, foundation and high net-worth individual prospects, prioritising six-figure and multi-year donors.
• Connect directly with targeted prospects through networks, introductions and events.
• Build relationships with prospects through personalised communications: face to face, on the phone and written.
• Deliver excellent relationship-management to existing partners and donors to ensure loyalty and year-on-year renewal.
• Produce high-quality and engaging proposals and presentations for meetings with prospects and donors. 
• Write and submit approximately two high-quality proposals per month for five- or six-figure sums (multi-year donations preferable) from targeted trusts and foundations.
• Source information about each project’s impact and write and submit regular reports according to the agreement with each partner organisation or individual.
• Ethically screen our prospects, in line with our ethical standards and processes.
• Liaise with the Federal fundraising team in Lyon for project content.

Other duties

• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.
• Keep up to date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.
• Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Equal opportunities policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential. Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

Please note: This role can be based out of either location and please state in your answer to the screening question, which office you would prefer to be based out of. 

We are excited to announce a new position within our Philanthropy, Engagement and Partnerships (PEP) team. The role of the Fundraising Officer is to support the development of effective relationships with donors, contributing to ongoing revenue generation for the College.

The role is key front-line fundrasing role and will involve identifying, and delivering new donors, as well as furthering a portfolio of current and past donor relations to secure funding for UWC Atlantic College. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors across alumni, parents, and other individuals to cultivate, solicit, and steward financial contributions.

You will hold key relationships with Alumni, parents, external and internal stakeholders, colleagues, and students. The role will also involve collaborating with various colleagues to plan and execute a program of donor-related events.

You will provide strategic contribution which supports UWC Atlantic’s strategies to acheive fundraising goals.

The opportunity is available to be based at UWC Atlantic, St Donats or Hybrid working from the UWC International Officer, 55 New Oxford Street and from home.

For a recording of the information session for this role, please contact us so that we can send details accross.

Completed application forms should be emailed to our recruitment email address.

Please note that potential candidates will be asked to fill out our application form as we are a college and this is a requirment to be selected.

UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.

IFES ministry is supported behind the scenes by International Services based in Asia, the UK, and the USA.

IFES supports and connects students living out the gospel as witnesses in the university in more than 180 countries worldwide. At the heart of everything we do is the desire to see students thriving as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ.

Do you want to use your expertise in financial administration to serve God? Are you passionate about students around the world encountering Jesus? Then, join us! Use your finance administrative skills to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry around the world.

WOULD YOU JOIN US? 

To support this important work, we are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Finance Administrator to join our finance team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes. Working closely with another Finance Administrator, you will handle the transactional tasks that keep our finance function running efficiently. Your contribution will be vital in helping us serve our staff and national movements around the world. 

• SALARY: G £27,764 - £32,036 

• CONTRACT: Permanent 

• LOCATION: Oxford with Flexible and hybrid working options 

• PENSION/BENEFITS: 10% employer pension contributions, life insurance, and a generous annual leave allowance. 
   

COULD THIS BE YOU?   

The successful candidate will have a gift for administration, a high level of numeracy, excellent attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are searching for someone with a positive experience of working in a team, as well as the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.  

If you recognise the importance of evangelical student ministry and are looking for a fulfilling role in a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. 

You can find out more information about the job in this Position Profile. You can also find our Doctrinal Basis Statement. You can read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. 

To apply for this role, please click the above “Apply for This Job” button and complete the online application form.

IFES is committed to providing equal opportunities and recruiting and developing a diverse workforce, so we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.  We would be grateful if you could complete the Equal Opportunities Formand upload it to your application. Please note this is voluntary and the information will be used for monitoring purposes only. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5.00 pm, 30 July 2025 

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday, 4 August 2025 in Oxford 

Our primary calling is to pioneer and nurture a nationally led student witness in every country of the world. The work of International Services is to support this frontline ministry.   

IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement.  

This job will not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship, so you will have to prove you have other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application. 

Our client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life changing eye health by supporting the work of London's renowned Eye Hospital and its academic partner and funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a supporter relations and engagement officer, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Supporter relations and engagement officer

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Permanent

Hybrid

£36,403-£42,470 FTE

The supporter relations and engagement officer supports the supporter relations and engagement manager in delivering the charity's strategy, helping to drive all aspects of supporter relations, engagement, and stewardship to strengthen relationships with stakeholders. They contribute to purposeful engagement with diverse supporter groups and ensure exemplary thanks and stewardship across all giving channels, including regular donations, fundraising events, gifts in wills, and major giving. With strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the cause, they provide expert supporter care and line-manage two fundraising assistants to ensure stakeholder communications are timely, impactful, and engaging.

The selected candidate will have significant experience of working with supporters and donors and will have experience and/ or understanding of supporter audiences across the breadth of fundraising programmes. You will have proven events planning or management experience and will have previously worked in a charity or marketing/ membership organisation. You do not need line management experience for this role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life changing eye health by supporting the work of London's renowned Eye Hospital and its academic partner and funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a supporter relations and engagement officer, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Supporter relations and engagement officer

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Permanent

Hybrid

£36,403-£42,470 FTE

The supporter relations and engagement officer supports the supporter relations and engagement manager in delivering the charity's strategy, helping to drive all aspects of supporter relations, engagement, and stewardship to strengthen relationships with stakeholders. They contribute to purposeful engagement with diverse supporter groups and ensure exemplary thanks and stewardship across all giving channels, including regular donations, fundraising events, gifts in wills, and major giving. With strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the cause, they provide expert supporter care and line-manage two fundraising assistants to ensure stakeholder communications are timely, impactful, and engaging.

The selected candidate will have significant experience of working with supporters and donors and will have experience and/ or understanding of supporter audiences across the breadth of fundraising programmes. You will have proven events planning or management experience and will have previously worked in a charity or marketing/ membership organisation. You do not need line management experience for this role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at .

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving.  You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity.  Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications. 

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Development and implementation of fundraising strategies

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:

· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;

· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners; 

· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;

· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;

· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;

· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;

· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;

· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;

· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;

· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;

· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.

· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;

· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.

Public interface and outreach activities

The postholder will:

· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;

· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and

· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.

Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees

The appointee will:

· lead and manage a small team of staff;

· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;

· ensure the financial stability of the charity;

· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and

· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.  

Essential experience

· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.

· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.

· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.

· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.

· a track record of managing a team.

Desirable experience

· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.

· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.

· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.

· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.

Essential knowledge and skills

· knowledge of donor compliance requirements. 

· excellent leadership and team-working skills. 

· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.

· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.

· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.

Personal qualities and competencies

· strong interpersonal skills.

· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.

· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

· Arabic language skills

· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Your Role in Our Vision

As a Supporter Relations Officer, you will play a key role in providing fundraising and administrative support to the Fundraising directorate. 

Your work will ensure that supporter inquiries are handled with care, registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns are seamlessly managed, and all fundraising events are executed to the highest standard.

Is This Role for You?

• Ability to communicate effectively with supporters and colleagues, ensuring clear and positive interactions.
• Strong focus on delivering outstanding Supporter Service with empathy and professionalism.
• Proficient in prioritising and managing multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters and colleagues, fostering collaboration and trust.
• High ethical standards and reliability in handling sensitive information and responsibilities.
• Capacity to address challenges and resolve issues effectively as they arise.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining focus and drive to meet objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supporter inquiries, registrations, and communications for fundraising appeals, campaigns, and events.
• Provide administrative assistance to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising activities across the directorate.
• Assist in planning and coordinating a variety of fundraising events to meet organisational goals.
• Oversee multiple ongoing activities, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the charity to address issues and maintain seamless operations.
• Uphold the highest standards of Supporter Service, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose. 

What You’ll Need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Experience in customer services
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

Please see full job description here

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role. Please also include your preferred location.

Application deadline: Sunday 20th July 2025
Salary: £22,386 - £23,600 
Contract: Full time contract (12 month) and 1 permanent role  
Location: Hybrid Remote 

Why Join Marie Curie?

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Join us in shaping a society where everyone receives the care they deserve at the end of life. Let’s make a lasting impact together.

Marie Curie is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences

About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Communications, Community Development and Support Officer to join a dynamic team to deliver WA-UK’s objectives. 

The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s Communication & Community Development strategy in coordination with the Fundraising Officer, the Programmes Officer, and in partnership with Taawon.  We’re looking for a team player who will devise communication strategies and produce content that informs and inspires multiple audiences including supporters, donors and other stakeholders.  You will set outreach targets, play an integral role in advancing campaigns – off-line and on-line – to advance the objectives of the charity and actively manage the website.  The post-holder will also provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Communications, outreach and community engagement

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners:

· develop and lead on implementing WA-UK’s communication and community development strategy;

· produce content that informs and generates knowledge for the benefit of multiple audiences including supporters, donors and stakeholders; and utilise different mediums through which to disseminate that content;

· set outreach targets and grow and diversify the charity’s audience;

· devise and manage campaigns (offline and online) to advance WAUK’s objectives;

· regularly update website content (including quarterly e-news), WAUK Facebook page, X, Instagram profiles, LinkedIn;

· liaise with Taawon to coordinate messaging and appeals as and when necessary;

· maintain and update mailing lists;

· with the fundraising officer, promote the charity’s public profile (directly and indirectly) including through participation in multiple fora and with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs operating in the humanitarian space;

· promote opportunities for grassroots initiatives to engage with WA-UK.

Support and reporting

The appointee will:

· provide support to the programme officer and fundraising officer as and when needed

· provide the board with regular updates on the implementation of the communications and community engagement strategy

· contribute to the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.

Administration

The appointee will be responsible for:

· basic book-keeping;

· monitoring and processing donations (digital and postal), responding to donors and updating databases;

· answering calls & inquiries including by email and post;

· general office admin tasks such as filing, maintaining office supplies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience.  You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail. 

Essential experience

· a track record as a communications officer in the development sector.

· experience conducting research and drafting content on development related matters for a diverse audience.  

· experience creating digital content – written and visual – for different purposes such as appeals and news items.

· a successful record of working in a team including with partners based overseas.  

· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.

Essential knowledge and skills

• excellent team-working skills.

• excellent drafting skills and an ability to convey key messages clearly and concisely.   

• excellent communication and reporting skills. 

• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

• excellent numeracy skills.

Personal qualities and competencies

• strong interpersonal skills.

• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets

• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

· Arabic language skills

Personal attributes and other requirements

· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Our client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life changing eye health by supporting the work of London's renowned Eye Hospital and its academic partner and funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a supporter relations and engagement officer, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Supporter relations and engagement officer

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Permanent

Hybrid

£36,403-£42,470 FTE

The supporter relations and engagement officer supports the supporter relations and engagement manager in delivering the charity's strategy, helping to drive all aspects of supporter relations, engagement, and stewardship to strengthen relationships with stakeholders. They contribute to purposeful engagement with diverse supporter groups and ensure exemplary thanks and stewardship across all giving channels, including regular donations, fundraising events, gifts in wills, and major giving. With strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the cause, they provide expert supporter care and line-manage two fundraising assistants to ensure stakeholder communications are timely, impactful, and engaging.

The selected candidate will have significant experience of working with supporters and donors and will have experience and/ or understanding of supporter audiences across the breadth of fundraising programmes. You will have proven events planning or management experience and will have previously worked in a charity or marketing/ membership organisation. You do not need line management experience for this role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

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Are you an outstanding Christian leader with a track-record of collaborative international working? Are you looking for the next opportunity to use your skills and experience for the benefit of a global organisation? If this is you, then you are invited to apply for the role of Chief Finance Officer at Open Doors International.

The global Chief Financial Officer of Open Doors International has a key leadership role both within the line-managed Open Doors International entity, and more widely across the Global Finance Network of development and field offices. The CFO reports to the CEO and works closely with other executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Accounting (including transactional management and audit), Risk & Compliance, Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Data & Systems, Field Finance, Development Finance and Transformational Programs.

The CFO ensures Open Doors International is known for its excellent stewardship by delivering world-class and well-coordinated financial functions that contribute to excellent operations, risk management, forward-planning and mature governance.

You will:

• Be an experienced CFO with a strong track record of operating in international organisational structures, with exposure to developing markets, complex treasury and money transfer functions, and high-risk environments.
• Have experience of leading strategy formation, team supervision and timely delivery in a complex network or matrix style structures.
• Enjoy and have a matured gift of forward-planning, helping the Board, Executive Leadership Team and colleagues benefit from transparent budget plans in a dynamic missional context that will demand agility.
• Employ wise risk assessment in a context of faith, so that Open Doors can, with effectiveness and great sophistication, deliver its ministry in very challenging and at times restrictive environments.
• Bring a servant-hearted leadership gifting, including the ability to lead through influence and build consensus amongst divergent senior stakeholders; inspire trust; and take a highly relational and capacity-building approach with their colleagues.
• Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and able to deliver insights with data; effective with a range of audiences from local staff to Board level
• Exhibit grace, to patiently but persistently mature a complex organisation moving through significant phases of growth in a rapidly evolving external environment

Your responsibilities are under the following headings (for a full explanation, please read the attached pdf):

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Management Reports & Communication
• Accounting & Financial Controls
• Treasury and Cash Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Innovation & Transformation
• Leadership and People Management

Person Specification

KEY QUALITIES

Open Doors believes that spiritual maturity, character and behaviour are as important as financial competence, therefore the CFO is:

• A devoted follower of Jesus with a heart to strengthen persecuted Christians.
• Prayerful and able to take financial decisions, founded on faith in God.
• Able to build strong relationships across national cultures.
• Able to empower others and intentionally develop future finance leaders.
• Prepared to make difficult decisions and have honest conversations with grace.
• Active in a local church that supports their vocation and provides spiritual support.
• Emotionally intelligent and aware of the impact of their leadership on people.
• Experienced in negotiating and influencing at a senior level, combined with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• A highly skilled Finance professional, who demonstrates an appetite for continued learning and personal development.
• Approximately 15 years of senior finance operational leadership experience prefered in multi-national commercial sector and/or international charity sector.
• Significant team management experience, including remote working across different time zones.
• Proven ability to lead change, including working well across many operational disciplines (Field programs, IT, Legal and HR teams, for example).
• Oversight of a complex treasury function providing financial access across geographical locations.
• Experience communicating and providing reports to Board Audit & Finance Committee.

Open Doors International will offer a competitive salary for the post. We are open to applications from anyone who is suitable for this role, regardless of their current location, with a willingness to be located within -6hours/+2 hours Central European Time zone for ease of communication within a dispersed global ministry.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an MS Teams Interview with the Open Doors International search panel. Finalist Candidates will be asked to come to Netherlands for in-person interviews on 5 September. The Open Doors International search panel members are very aware that this is a two-way discernment process, therefore we encourage each applicant to pray to the Lord and consult their trusted and closest fellow Christians as they consider this opportunity. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post of CFO as soon as is reasonably possible.

Thank you for taking the time to prayerfully consider this opportunity and to learn more about the work of Open Doors International.

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational.

There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Philanthropy Manager role and the team

Barnabas Aid is seeking a proactive and experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our International Outreach team. This new role is integral to ensuring the growth and sustainability of our work through regular or one time organisational and personal donations. The Philanthropy Manager will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy in support of this, targeting potential supporters who wish to leave a lasting impact through Barnabas’ work. The role will involve cultivating relationships with current and prospective organisational and private UK based and international supporters, overseeing communications and marketing strategies, and ensuring that Barnabas Aid’s fund raising programme is promoted effectively across all channels.

As part of a dynamic fundraising team, the Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Campaigns, the Living Streams Officer, and the Head of Communications. The role will also involve engagement with donors, ensuring that Barnabas Aid is at the forefront of supporters' minds when it comes to making donations or leaving a legacy for future generations of Christians in need.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Fund Raising Strategy:
  •  Develop and implement a comprehensive donation, legacy marketing and stewardship strategy, with the aim of increasing the number of organisational, regular and one-off individual donations in addition to legacy gifts to Barnabas Aid.
  • Adherence to the Code of Fundraising Practice within this strategy.
• Fund Raising Marketing:
  • Create and execute marketing campaigns that inspire organisations and supporters to consider making one off or regular donations to Barnabas Aid. This will include writing promotional materials, organising events, and developing digital campaigns to raise awareness of the variety of ways of making donations and legacy giving.
• Donor Stewardship:
  • Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated.
  • Provide regular updates and tailored communications to supporters to ensure long-term engagement and support.
• Engagement & Retention:
  • Work to retain donors by developing a robust stewardship programme that encourages ongoing involvement and loyalty.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Head of Campaigns and the communications team to ensure that the fund raising programme is integrated into wider campaigns and communications strategies.
• Reporting & Tracking:
  • Maintain accurate records of gifts and supporters, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations eg The Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, charity law etc.
  • Report on campaign outcomes, analysing data to identify trends and optimise future strategies.
• Promote Donor Giving:
  • Represent Barnabas Aid at events, meetings, and speaking opportunities to promote the many different ways to donate and build awareness within all supporter communities.
• Target Achievement:
  • Set and achieve specific targets for the acquisition of new gifts and be a key player in meeting the overall goals for Barnabas Aid.

• Collaboration with Regional Offices:
  • Work with the National Directors of our Regional Offices worldwide to promote donor giving in different geographical areas and ensure strategies are relevant to regional contexts.
• Training & Development:
  • Provide training and resources to staff and volunteers to ensure the fund raising message is communicated consistently across the organisation.

Other duties

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to

day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Knowledge , Skills and Experience

Essential

• Fundraising Expertise:
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, ideally within a (faith-based)charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Campaign Management:
  • Strong background in developing, planning, executing, and measuring marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and face-to-face engagement.
  • Demonstrable success in increasing donations

o Experience in major donor relations, or planned and unplanned giving campaigns.

• Relationship Building:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in building long-term relationships with high-value and individual donors, including legacy supporters.
• Data Management:
  • Strong organisational and data management skills, with experience using CRM systems to track supporters, donors and gifts.
• Strategic Thinking:
  • Ability to think strategically, develop long-term plans for on going income, and adjust tactics as needed to meet targets.

• Communications Skills:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling appeals and impact stories.

o Sound judgement and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of Legal and Regulatory Issues:
  • Understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements related to all donations including legacy giving  -  working with wills, estates and legal professionals, whilst ensuring compliance at all stages of the process.

· Christian Faith:

o A personal commitment to the Christian faith is essential, as this is an occupational requirement.

Desirable

• A degree in a relevant field (such as Marketing, Fundraising, or Communications) or equivalent experience.

Person specification

· Personal resilience and adaptability

· Discretion and sensitivity with understanding of issues of confidentiality

· A flexible approach to work, with a cooperative and collaborative attitude, ensuring excellent standards of service are maintained at all times

From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be required.

The offer of employment will subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you will find a friendly and vibrant workplace with a positive outlook on the future.

Other Information

This role requires the post-holder to be based in the Swindon office full-time. Occasional national and international travel may be required for meetings, events, and field visits to see the charity’s work first-hand.

Are you excited to make a real difference in the local community?  Our role of Foodbank Manager has overall responsibility for the operation of the foodbank, ensuring that we are able to meet the needs of clients facing food poverty crisis.

About Slough Foodbank

Slough Foodbank is a charity whose object is the prevention or relief of poverty in the United Kingdom, mainly in Slough and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need, as motivated by the principles of the Christian Faith.

Slough Foodbank believes that no one in the community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced, emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. In 2024, we gave out 12,147 food parcels.  Sadly, this is almost double the number in given out in 2020.  In addition to providing food and basic toiletries, we try to understand the situation of the people referred to us so that we can signpost them to other organisations where appropriate, in order to give a helping hand through a crisis.

Job purpose

We’re seeking someone who is called to lead through great teamwork, enabling us to continue serving our clients well, and fostering an environment of ‘can do’ and care.  Our reach is culturally diverse and you’ll work with people who have varied experiences. You will have an eye for detail and be keen to see improvement across all areas of our work whilst recognising and embracing that the Foodbank is coordinated by a small team of employees and key volunteers who are supported by more than 100 volunteers.  Are you the person we're looking for?

Main duties & Responsibilities

The manager has overall responsibility for the operation of the foodbank, ensuring that we are able to meet the needs of clients facing food poverty crisis. The role is wide-ranging and varied and responsibilities include:

· Primary contact for our parent organisation, Trussell

· Accountable to the Trustees, who have ultimate accountability for the Foodbank

· Volunteer and employee management

· Ensuring there are sufficient donations of food, toiletries, etc, and also financial donations

· Meeting clients’ needs through managing distribution of food parcels including oversight of the warehouse, distribution centres & signposting

· Recruiting and developing volunteers (and any approved employees)

· Building key external relationships with key referral agencies, local forums and networks

· PR & Communications – representing the foodbank externally, raising the profile of food poverty and lobbying for those in need

· Quality assurance & compliance

· Strategic leadership and process improvement

For more details, download the Manager Job Description in PDF.

Slough Foodbank is a faith-based charity but applicants of all faiths and none will be considered. The charity is motivated by Christian principles and has strong associations with local churches.

Please note that all applicants must already have permission to work in the UK, as we are not in a position to sponsor for work visas.

The Access is Justice Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer who will join our Grants Team to provide ongoing administrative, operational, and data management support for our grant making activity, working alongside others in the Grants Team. You will maintain relationships with funded partners; undertake analysis of grants data, draft documents, reports, and communication materials; and provide ongoing support for our funding programmes and broader organisational work as needed. You will report to a Grants Manager (who leads day-to-day operational delivery of our grant programmes). The work will vary over the grants cycle, where one month could be focussed on supporting a grants round, and the next could be working with wider colleagues for an event to share insight and knowledge. This is both an administrative and project management role – we are looking for a candidate with both sets of skills.

Please download the full job description (attached) for more information.