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Fundraising Manager
Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £44,100 per annum
Location: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base with home working.
Closing Date: 12th November 2025, midday
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship – you must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Are you and experienced fundraiser that can hold and deliver a strategy?
We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who can work alone and confidently to shape and grow our fundraising income.
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH), we’re proud of the difference we make but we know we can’t stand still. With an ageing population and increasing demand for our services, we’re looking for a highly experienced Fundraiser Manager to help us grow our voluntary income and deepen our impact even further.
This is a pivotal role, leading the development and delivery of a sustainable fundraising strategy that supports our mission to help people love later life.
You will initially work alone as we shape and grow the team going forward. You’ll be confident and assertive in working across the different fundraising income streams and with your knowledge and experience, guide us on what we need to do next.
The role involves developing local relationships, a strong understanding of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and its communities is essential. You’ll spend time in our centres and communities, building connections and raising our profile locally, so applicants must be based in or very familiar with the area.
What You’ll Do
- Raise at least £500,000 in new money per annum, with a robust fundraising plan.
- Be an exceptional storyteller and writer, who can translate our impact into powerful cases for support across applications, campaigns and donor appeals.
- Shape the future of fundraising at AUKWSBH, advising on priorities and helping to grow the team.
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge and expertise in all areas of raising voluntary income, knowing where to spend time and energy for an organisation of our size and location.
- Confidence and compliance of fundraising best practice, fundraising governance and law.
- The ability to work independently, with the scope and ambition to grow the fundraising function and resources over time, including the possibility of line managing staff in future.
What We’ll Offer
- An opportunity to create lasting impact across a well-loved and ambitious organisation.
- A vibrant, values-driven culture where your voice and work matters.
- A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset.
- Hybrid working, with the option to choose your main base from one of our centres (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill or Bognor Regis), with the option of home working.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:
- Flexible working options
- Ongoing professional development
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
How to Apply
To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We embrace innovation (yes, AI too!), but most importantly, we want to hear your voice.
Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.
We are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
Who We Are
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.
Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.
If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.
We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking a Patrons Manager to join our fantastic Development Department on a permanent, full-time basis.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Patrons Manager to join our high-performing Development team. Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and managing the Membership Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional stewardship for our members and supporters, helping to meet and exceed annual income targets.
Our members are at the heart of everything we do at Shakespeare’s Globe. They enjoy a range of benefits that bring them closer to our work - from priority booking and exclusive events to our much-loved Globe magazine. Joining us at an exciting time following the relaunch of our Friends membership scheme, you’ll ensure its smooth delivery and ongoing growth, while cultivating meaningful engagement with our Patron community.
Guided by the Globe’s new 5-year business plan, you’ll lead on the strategic development of Friends and Patrons and contribute to individual giving campaigns across both revenue and capital projects. You’ll also collaborate with the Head of Individual Giving to strengthen our US philanthropic programme, helping to build lasting relationships.
The skills:
- Experience of holding responsibility for membership development, retention and assessment within an arts organisation or charity.
- Experience of successful face-to-face fundraising and high-level donor focused development.
- A demonstrable commitment to excellent donor stewardship at the highest level.
- Experience of delivering fundraising targets, effective operational planning and financial tracking.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a variety of people at all levels, including a well-developed sense of tact and diplomacy.
- Experience of writing copy and corresponding with donors demonstrating strong literacy skills and the ability to create a compelling case for support.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and being a supportive team member.
- Experience of strong people management skills, either through direct line management or comparable responsibilities.
- Experience using a CRM system in a Development department (we use Tessitura).
- Proven project management skills, gained through having developed and managed projects independently.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Ability to analyse and present complex data and make recommendations for action/improvement.
- Demonstrable knowledge of marketing theory and its application to the development of successful membership recruitment and retention campaigns.
- Demonstrable knowledge of membership schemes across the arts sector, as well as general trends, techniques in fundraising and external relations.
- Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and the ability to apply and promote these in practice at work.
Benefits:
• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
Interested? Know someone who'd be perfect for the role?
- For more information, please download the job description from our website
- To apply, please complete the online application form on our main jobs page by 12.00pm (noon) on Thursday 6 November 2025.
Please note that we may close this advert early, once a certain number of applications have been received.
If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment team (contact details on the main jobs page).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Head of Fundraising to join their team. The organisation is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 5000 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £75,000 to £80,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.
Reporting directly to the CEO and managing a 5 people-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will lead their major donor, corporate and trust fundraising strategies, focusing on developing long-term, high-impact partnerships to maximise their income and financial sustainability. The role is to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding building on their success, whilst accelerating progress to ensure they have the resources and partners to achieve their vision of a world-leading STEM education for every young person across the UK. The postholder will need to bring creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new opportunities for partnership and funding. This includes developing compelling ways to present and package the organisation’s offer to potential supporters, ensuring a clear case for investment and sustained income growth from corporates, trusts, and eventually high-net-worth individuals.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable track record of success in securing and growing income from a range of sources, including corporates, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals — delivering six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They are looking for a candidate who is a strong networker, eager to represent the organisation at events and conferences, identifying new opportunities, and staying informed on market trends and developments in the philanthropic and corporate partnership landscape. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and general knowledge of the STEM education landscape in the UK.
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 Firas El Dib 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.
Role Summary
The Conduit Foundation harnesses the power of convening, collaboration, and catalytic funding to advance innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. We are in rapid start-up mode, having recently begun accepting our first grants and moving quickly to build our operating model. This is a pivotal moment for the Foundation: we are ready to translate our mission and vision into a fully functioning philanthropic engine.
This will be the first full-time hire into the Foundation, working hand-in-hand with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Impact Officer to operationalise our mission, establish systems and processes, and set the stage for ambitious, high-impact fundraising, grant management, programme delivery, and partnership development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Leadership
Translate the Conduit executive leadership and Foundation Board’s vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with The Conduit’s Impact team to integrate Foundation initiatives into broader Conduit strategy.
Identify and cultivate opportunities for funding, partnerships, and programme innovation.
2. Grants Management
Oversee the full grant cycle – from prospecting to evaluation - managing relationships, projects and budgets.
Ensure all grant activities meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including England & Wales charity compliance.
Develop robust processes for impact measurement and reporting.
3. Board Development & Governance
Strengthen the governance set up, bolstering policies and procedures to establish best practice and managing legal and regulatory requirements for the Foundation.
Serve as the principal contact for the Board of Trustees, preparing materials, facilitating meetings and owning resulting actions.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of Trustees.
Advise the Board on trends and opportunities in philanthropy and social impact.
4. Fundraising & Corporate Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth partners.
Identify and secure grants from funders that align with Foundation strategic priorities.
5. Programme Design & Delivery
Lead the design, launch, and management of the Foundation’s first in-house programmes.
Ensure programmes are innovative, impactful, and aligned with strategic priorities.
Set up systems for monitoring, learning, and continuous improvement.
6. Organisational Integration
Manage the relationship between the Foundation, Conduit Holdco, and The Conduit Club London.
Foster a culture of alignment, transparency, and shared mission across entities.
Skills & Experience
· 8–10 years of proven, hands-on execution experience in the UK charity sector, including setting up and implementing systems.
· Track record of delivering complex projects from start to finish with excellence and attention to detail.
· Strong experience and expertise in grants management, board engagement and governance.
· Proven success in fundraising from corporates, trusts, foundations, and major donors.
· Experience designing and delivering impactful programmes.
· Excellent relationship building skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
· Understanding of UK charity law and charitable governance.
Desirable
· International or multi-stakeholder environment experience.
· Experience of a growing charity.
· Formal charity governance or legal training.
Personal Attributes
· Ambitious and eager to grow into a senior leadership position.
· Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solutions oriented.
· Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
· Able to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
· Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
· Passionate about social and environmental change.
Key Competencies
· Communication
· Teamwork
· Solutions Focused
· Compassionate
· Creativity & Innovation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part-time – 28.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,105.80 (FTE £35,189.99)
About us
At Transform Housing & Support we provide housing and vital support to homeless, socially excluded and vulnerable individuals across Surrey and surrounding areas.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a safe, independent and fulfilling life lives in line with our core values: respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence. We are now looking for a Fundraiser to help us grow our income and make an even bigger difference in the lives of the people we support.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who is ready to take ownership of income generation across a range of streams.
• Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, Communications & Fundraising, you will:
• Research, write and submit high-quality funding applications and tenders.
• Help build a sustainable pipeline of income streams.
• Develop and manage relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and community fundraisers.
• Create compelling, costed cases for support with colleagues and clients.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring donors and funders have a great experience.
• Work with Communications colleagues to deliver engaging campaigns and events.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
About you
This is the only dedicated fundraising role at Transform, so you'll need to be proactive, confident and comfortable working across the full fundraising mix. You will also contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy, while taking the lead on delivering it day-to-day.
• Experience in corporate or community fundraising is essential and knowledge of issues such as safeguarding which affect homeless and vulnerable people, would be an advantage.
• Ideally you will have:
• A successful track record in fundraising, especially in trusts and foundations.
• Experience of writing persuasive funding applications and/or tenders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to take initiative.
Why work at Transform?
At Transform, we value colleagues. In our latest staff survey we had an 81% staff engagement score, above sector averages, with 94% participation. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to having a meaningful impact on people's lives.
We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working where possible.
Our benefits are great too and include:
• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover
• Training and development opportunities
• Interest-free staff loans
• Flexible working options
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days (pro rata) annual leave per holiday year
• Access to a wide range of discounts and resources through our benefits platform.
• The chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
• A supportive, values-driven working environment.
Other things you need to know
At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help.
Our technology makes agile working and staying connected easy but being face-to-face is something we value highly and make time for in order to build strong relationships within our welcoming team.
We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
Tick most but not all the boxes?
The best candidate rarely fits a checklist perfectly. If you share our values, feel passionate about this role and meet most of what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. You could be exactly who we need to continue making a difference.
Apply today and be a part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that's transforming lives.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Philanthropy Officer, Grants Officer, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraising Manager, Development Officer, Fundraising Manager, Income Generation Officer, Bid Writer, Charitable Giving Officer, Donor Relations Coordinator, etc.
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Programme & Partnership Lead - Colombia
Permanent. Full time
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Salary: 164,778,543 Colombian Pesos per year
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
Please note, applications and CV submissions to be in English only.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Partnership & Strategy Lead, the Programme & Partnership Lead for Colombia will be the most senior and key programme, partnership and lead role for each priority country, maintaining oversight of a dynamic and responsive partner portfolio that aligns with organisational values and goals.
The post-holder will ensure Christian Aid's work in partnership employs a decolonised approach to improve locally led work and maximise impact. The role is key in exploring and contributing to multi country programme initiatives across the cluster. The role provides
oversight and leadership to embed a culture of impact. The role plays a lead role in convening spaces with partners and key stakeholders, including faith leaders, and catalysing for change. It plays a key role in strengthening civil society, and fostering coherent linkages among programme, humanitarian and advocacy interventions across priority countries.
The role works collaboratively with partners to shape our response to poverty across the priority countries, to enable a culture of continuous learning. The role leads on ensuring that initiatives contribute to impact in CA’s four global thematic areas.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnership Lead - Colombia include:
- Drive and lead the programme/project delivery ensuring that it is connected to work across the cluster.
- ‘Horizon scan’ to identify new potential partners that would enhance impact, and review portfolio under each of the 4 CA thematic areas (plus sub-themes of resilience, protection and inclusion) to maximise impact.
- Drive and enhance collaboration with partnerships and Christian Aid (convening) to effectively co-design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme. This will involve strengthening our collaboration with church leaders and FBOs, as part of bringing to the fore our faith identity and aligning with organisational values and goals.
- Manage a priority programme partner portfolio and ensure a collaborative approach in project design and delivery with partners to drive meaningful change.
- Be accountable for donor reporting and compliance, supporting proposal co-development and design with partners to foster a mindset of support and connection
- Lead in convening regular programme review, learning and reflection spaces with partners and key stakeholders, and when we bring CSOs together to enhance our mutual impact.
- Lead on representation for the programme and on country specific issues, and on ACT Alliance collaboration, including exploring joint programming.
- Lead on cross programme sharing and learning, to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
- Manage and support Programme Partnership Coordinators and Government Liaison Officer to ensure operations provide a strong underpinning for our programme, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery that aligns with organisational values and goals
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Master’s Degree ideally in development studies, social sciences or substantial equivalent professional experience.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (bot written and spoken)
- Demonstrable experience of living and working in a developing country.
- Substantial experience of collaborative approaches for programme appraisal, financial management, working with partners and capacity sharing with local indigenous partner organisations.
- Substantial management experience.
- Detailed understanding of development issues and key poverty drivers in the context of the specific priority programmes.
- Detailed understanding of development issues in the context of priority countries, of programme management tools and techniques, including financial management tools.
- Detailed understanding of organisational development and working on new operational models.
- Highly developed analytical skills.
- Highly developed problem-solving ability.
- Developed report writing skills.
- Highly developed communication skills which are written, verbal and presentational.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
- Substantial experience working with decolonised and localised partnership approaches.
- Substantial experience working with the private sector or private sector-led development programs.
- Substantial experience in multi-sectorial knowledge and/or experience in the four Christian Aid thematic areas.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospect Research Manager
Location: Head Office, Regents Park, London NW1 – Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 2 or 3 days per week or hours spread flexibly over 5 days
Salary: £36,750 - £43,050 per annum FTE, pro rated for 15 – 21.5 hours per week
- £14,700 - £17,220 for 15 hours per week
- £21,045 - £24,682 for 21.5 hours per week
Purpose of the role
At ZSL, we are working to restore wildlife and create a world where nature thrives. To achieve this bold vision, we rely on the support of an engaged and growing community of philanthropists who share our passion for protecting the natural world. The Prospect Research Manager will be instrumental in identifying and unlocking the potential of these supporters.
This strategic role sits at the heart of our Development team, building and maintaining a data-led pipeline of high-impact donors to advance ZSL’s conservation science, fieldwork, and education. By leading on prospect research, philanthropic analysis, and network mapping, the postholder will help ensure ZSL’s fundraising efforts are focused, proactive, and aligned with our organisational priorities.
The Prospect Research Manager will play a key role in overseeing best practices in prospecting across the team. From crafting research tools to spotting new funding opportunities, this role will directly support the success of ZSL’s fundraising programmes and, ultimately, our mission to save wildlife around the world.
This is a part-time role, with the option of working either 2 days (15 hours) or 3 days (21.5 hours) per week which can be spread flexibly over 5 days. We see a real benefit in face to face collaboration and staff work from our London offices regularly. We understand that flexibility is important and for this research-based role we are happy to discuss working location on a case-by-case basis with candidates.
The full-time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is £36,750-£43,050, which equates to a pro-rata salary of:
- £14,700-£17,220 for 15 hours per week
- £21,045-£24,682 for 21.5 hours per week
Key responsibilities:
- Prospect Research & Pipeline Development: Conduct high-quality, targeted prospect research to identify and support new fundraising opportunities across ZSL’s priority income streams: institutional fundraising, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
- Strategic Prospect Development: Collaborate with the leadership team to shape and implement a robust prospect development strategy that aligns with ZSL’s organisational goals and long-term fundraising ambitions.
- Insightful Donor Intelligence: Create detailed research briefings, biographies, and insight reports to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and strategic engagement planning.
- Tools, Processes & Compliance: Support the continuous improvement of prospect management tools and systems, ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to relevant codes of practice.
About You
- Experience in wealth screening, capacity assessment and affinity analysis to provide propensity scoring.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and how it applies to prospect research and development (e.g. GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice).
- Experience of successfully implementing a prospect development strategy to support increasing and diversifying income.
- Proven experience in identifying and conducting detailed research on high-net-worth individuals, trusts and corporates for the higher education / charity sector.
- Evidenced track record of supporting fundraisers with insights in fundraising to achieve six or seven figure donations.
- Experience of using databases within fundraising for prospect management and reporting and making appropriate data management recommendations (Tessitura would be an advantage).
- Knowledge of the principles of philanthropic analysis, relationship mapping and connections, and what makes a good fundraising prospect.
- Demonstrable ability to engage, share expertise, and appropriately challenge senior stakeholders, including CEO with strong interpersonal skills and discretion.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communication who will lead our fundraising and communications with vision and purpose, helping us grow our reach, deepen our impact and amplify our voice. You’ll be joining a people-centred, mission-driven team, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. At a time when vulnerable young people face increasing challenges, our work has never been more urgent. If you’re motivated by impact and driven by purpose, this is a good opportunity to contribute to lasting change.
You will be stepping into a well-established and highly effective organisation, but one that remains energised by innovation and continuous improvement. We actively welcome fresh thinking and new approaches that help us evolve and enhance our work.
What will you do?
This is a pivotal moment to join JET as we build on fourteen years of impact and enter a new chapter in our journey. We have ambitious plans to expand our reach and influence, and we’re seeking someone who can help us strengthen our funding base and sharpen our message.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and develop our fundraising team, shaping a cross-stream strategy and an integrated communications plan. You’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for fundraising, communications and events across the organisation. By doing so you will raise JET’s national profile, grow our supporter base and significantly increase income to support programme expansion.
You’ll bring strong experience across multiple fundraising streams, with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year funding and building lasting relationships with funders—both individuals and organisations. Alongside leading our fundraising efforts, you’ll take ownership of our brand, ensuring clarity and consistency in our messaging, helping partners tell our story, and securing positive media coverage.
You’ll lead the development of campaigns, fundraising and marketing activities, and digital engagement that not only enhance our national profile but also drive supporter engagement and income growth.
This is a home-based role, with travel required to and within the regions where we operate, including attendance at key events.
About you
You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and events. Your work will be closely aligned with JET’s five-year strategy, enabling continued growth in funding and programme delivery.
You’ll bring a wealth of experience in leading fundraising and communications at a strategic level, with a strong understanding of the sector and a track record of securing and sustaining major gifts and partnerships. You’ll be adept at managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and growing income through sustainable funding models.
Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to inspire and influence, with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset.
Above all, you’ll be passionate about JET’s mission to empower young people facing adversity. You’ll be a credible ambassador, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
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Flexible working
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Enhanced annual leave
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Homeworking allowance
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Occupational pension scheme
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Occupational sickness scheme
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Special paid leave provision
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Enhanced family leave
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is 16th November 2025 at [23:30].
Interview Process
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First-round interviews: Monday 24th November (online)
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Meet the team task and fireside chat: Thursday 27th November
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Final interview (in person, London): Monday 1st December
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note:
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
We also reserve the right to cancel the final stage of interview on 1st December if candidate does not meet expectations at this stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are The Bike Project, a charity that collects second-hand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. That brings better health, freedom and independence to people rebuilding their lives in the UK. That’s vital when many are living on less than £10 a week.
A bike links people to essential services, including foodbanks and legal advice, as well as the local community.
About Us
The Bike Project is an award-winning charity which refurbishes second hand bikes and donates them to refugees. We were founded in 2013 by, Jem Stein, after he struck up a friendship and found a bike for Adam, a Darfuri refugee who had fled his home in Sudan after war broke out.
The Bike Project has grown into a national operation with new CEO, hundreds of volunteers, a team of 20 committed staff, roadshows in different cities, an online shop and two workshops, one in the capital and one in Birmingham.
To date we have supported over 15,000 refugees and people seeking asylum by giving them a second-hand bike. In addition, we have supported hundreds through our programmes designed to build confidence and build friendships in the local community.
Duites and Responsibilities
This role will provide maternity cover for an initial period of 12 months, with the potential for a 1–2 month extension. It will focus on developing new corporate partnerships and managing relationships with our existing corporate supporters.The role holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Retail to ensure a strategic approach to the development and management of relationships with our corporate partners, enabling us to maximise the potential from them.
As well as leading income generation, the post will develop current and new corporate partnerships, providing personalised stewarding journeys.
Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of securing income directly from corporates for charity, both winning and securing new partnerships as well as maintaining and developing existing supporters. They will be able to prioritise, manage pipelines, research, pitch and manage partnerships to increase their value.
Location
Hybrid, with one day a week working from our London (Brixton) office. Occasional travel required to Birmingham, evening or weekend work.
Benefits and Perks
As a small and agile charity, we thrive on creativity and are quick to implement fresh ideas. You’ll have the chance to witness the tangible difference your work makes through regular donation sessions at our London and Birmingham workshops.
At The Bike Project, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
· Extended family leave (eligibility requirements)
· 25 days of annual leave (Pro-rated)
· Access to the Reward Hub
· An Employee Assistance Programme
· A pilot scheme for a nine-day fortnight is currently underway
We warmly welcome applications from disabled and global majority candidates, as well as individuals with lived experience of the refugee or asylum system.
The Application Process
To apply, please submit a CV and a short cover letter. Interviews will take place in two stages. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task. Closing date: 09/11
To apply for this position you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as a Charity. The Bike Project is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
Our hiring team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
To request an informal chat about the role please contact us using the contact form on our website.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but growing team as we enter a new chapter in our ministry. Based in Belfast, you will be in a key position in the organisation: providing executive assistance to the CEO and responsible for our finance and HR administration. This is a new post with opportunity to shape and develop the role.
We're looking for a committed Christian who is a proven administrator, can juggle multiple priorities and is excited by change and innovation. You will have a track record in providing executive assistance at a senior level and will be able to demonstrate excellent teamworking and communication skills.
The job is permanent and full time, but we are open to considering applicants who want to work full time over 4 days or substantial part-time (4 days).
If you think this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification.
Deadline for applications: 12pm, 16 November 2025
First interviews (online): 27 November
Second interviews (in person, Belfast): 5 December
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising evangelical Christian and in agreement with our statement of faith, vision, mission and cultural values.
To see God's Word shared by God's people in every corner of God's world.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You’ll oversee daily operations, support and coordinate volunteers, and develop systems and initiatives to help run our thriving community cycle workshop. See the job description on our website for significantly more detail about the role.
SCBP is a great place to work, with a lovely community, flexible working hours, competative salary, 3% pension contributiona and 36 days (FTE) annual leave.
The role is hands-on and community-focused, with some routine admin and organisational tasks to keep everything running smoothly. Ideal for someone proactive, practical, and community-minded who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making a real difference through cycling.
About the role
Sheffield Community Bike Project is a not-for-profit community cycle repair workshop that aims to improve access to cycling through three main activities:
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Free (donations appreciated) access to tools and workshop space for DIY cycle repairs, with support from our volunteer team. This includes some sessions for specific groups.
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Offering affordable new and used parts, and refurbished second-hand bikes for sale.
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Focussed cycle maintenance training sessions to upskill our community.
SCBP is seeking to appoint a Bike Project Manager. Working closely with the CEO, trustees and volunteers, you will play a key role in ensuring our community workshop thrives as a welcoming, organised and sustainable space.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the project, support and manage our volunteer team, and develop new systems and initiatives to support the organisation’s growth. Your ability to manage volunteers to assist in the behind the scenes running of the project will be key. Please see the nominal granular responsibilities of the role in the table below.
Subject to funding, we will hopefully be hiring for a “Bike Project Administrator” role in the near future. This role may be managed by the Bike Project Manager.
SCBP is at a key moment of growth. Having taken on workshop premises in September 2024, we are now working to increase the number of sessions that we run, streamline our volunteer and participant experience, and expand the breadth of provision that we offer. At the same time, as a grassroots charity, central to our ethos is nurturing a sense of community ownership and collaboration. We aim to make the project a friendly, welcoming place to volunteer for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Another key part of our culture is our “hands-on-tools approach”: participants are encouraged to do cycle maintenance themselves with help from our volunteers.
We are a flexible organisation, so if you are unsure if the job as described would work for you, or you don’t have experience in all the areas, but would be an excellent candidate for the role (we are looking for someone who can work independently, take initiative and provide strong leadership to our volunteer team), we’d like to hear from you anyway, we are open to discussion on many points.
Sheffield Community Bike Project is a not-for-profit community cycle repair workshop that aims to improve access to cycling.



Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote
Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
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Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
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Long service leave after two years
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GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
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We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
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24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Annual EDI Learning Days
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Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025
· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025
· Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Fundraising Manager to join the team at Winning Scotland, helping to drive sustainable income growth at an exciting time for the charity.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, ambitious organisation that’s making a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Location: Home-based/Scotland with 5 days per month in the Edinburgh office
Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits including 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), life assurance, and loyalty-based rewards such as health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave.
Hours: Full time (we would consider a 0.8 role on a pro-rata basis)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 11.59pm
The Role
As Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a central role in helping Winning Scotland deliver sustainable growth by identifying and securing new income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory and government funding, and public sector contracts.
Working closely with programme leads and the senior leadership team, you’ll research, prioritise, and secure funding opportunities to support the charity’s ambitious growth plans over the next 2–3 years. You’ll also develop strong relationships with funders, write compelling funding applications, and provide excellent stewardship and reporting.
You’ll focus on growing income from institutional and corporate sources, while senior leaders continue to manage high-value individual donor relationships, allowing you to concentrate on developing strong pipelines and managing effective bids.
About You
You’ll be a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a solid understanding of the Scottish and wider UK funding landscape.
You’ll have:
- A proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and/or statutory sources
- Strong bid-writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programme work into persuasive proposals
- Excellent relationship management and stewardship abilities
- The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ideally, you will also bring:
- Experience of strategic, high-value fundraising in a small or growing charity
- An understanding of issues affecting young people and youth-focused sectors
- Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva) to create professional proposals and reports
- Knowledge of international funding sources such as the US and Europe
Why Join Us?
Winning Scotland is a charity dedicated to helping young people in Scotland build confidence, resilience, and ambition by working with the adults and systems that shape their lives.
We’re currently delivering programmes that embed growth mindset, explore the potential of AI in learning, and drive cultural change through community engagement.
With a stable financial base and committed supporters, we’re ready to scale our work—and you’ll be at the heart of making that happen. You’ll join a supportive, values-driven team with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people’s lives across Scotland.
Benefits include:
- 35 days paid annual leave including the eight statutory bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Loyalty-based rewards including health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative culture
Other roles you may have experience within Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Trust and Grants Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for a content creator and social media expert, with a focus and interest in shortform video content, who thrives on planning, creating and delivering high quality content.
This is an exciting time to join an expanding social media team. The successful candidate will be working across two charity brands, Rethink Mental Illness and its partner charity Mental Health UK.
This is an agile role, working a minimum of two days a week from the London office, offering flexible working and some amazing benefits!
Position: Digital Content Creator
Location: Agile (required to work from the London office a minimum of 2 days a week)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £30,880 (£33,880 inclusive of London Allowance)
Contract: Permanent
The Role
The objectives of the Communications and Campaigns team are to increase the public profiles of Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK, mobilise public support to bring about change and ensure that all colleagues are aware of, bought into and engaged in contributing to the values and direction of the charities.
A natural storyteller, you will have a talent for creating shortform video content that engages key audiences across our social media platforms. By generating ideas and making them happen, sourcing contributors, shooting and editing footage, you will monitor the performance of posts and proactively incorporate best practice to ensure that content is well received by audiences, and that the charities’ presence on its social media channels grows.
You will regularly collaborate with colleagues across both charities, the other founding charities and key partners to create compelling and inspiring content.
Main duties include:
- Creating shortform video content
- Project manage the production of video content for social media campaigns
- Ensure that the charity showcases its advice, information, programmes and services through shortform content.
- Champion and promote the brands, including their tone of voice, in our creative content.
- Working with the Social Media Manager, plan for and produces engaging content for relevant awareness events, including Mental Health Awareness Week in May and World Mental Health Day in October.
- Analyse the performance of video content
- Help the team keep up with social media trends, spotting opportunities
About You
A content creator and social media expert you will have experience of planning, shooting and editing footage to engage audiences across different social media platforms and of using creative design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere Pro - essential). With an eye for detail, you will use your project management skills to analyse the performance of social media content, refining and improving content through iteration.
You will also have experience of:
- Writing and editing copy to suit different audiences and providing updates and briefings at meetings.
- Being a brand guardian and supporting others to use brand and tone of voice guidelines.
- Planning, creating and scheduling engaging content across multiple social media channels, while optimising content by channel and audience.
About the Organisation
Rethink Mental Illness is the leading charity provider of mental health services in England that supports thousands of people through groups, services, campaigns and advice and information. This work supports the organisation in delivering its mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
Mental Health UK, Rethink Mental Illness’ charity partner, challenges the causes of poor mental health and provides people with the tools they need to live their best possible life at home, school and work.
In everything the charity does, it seeks to demonstrate the values: Passion, Equity, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as Digital, Content, Digital Content, Marketing, Digital Officer, Content Officer, Digital Content Officer, Marketing Office, Content Creator, Digital Content Creator, Campaign Officer, Video Content, Online Content, Social Media Content Creator.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance & Operations
We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our growing team in this flexible, remote working role (4 days per week).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within an organisation that is transforming environmental philanthropy across the UK.
Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London and other UK locations)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 4 days a week (flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
As Head of Finance & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading EFN’s financial, operational, and HR functions, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and deliver on its ambitious strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), you will join the Leadership Team and work closely with the ED and Board of Trustees to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, and a supportive, effective working culture.
You will:
- Lead on day-to-day financial management, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
- Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management across all areas of operations
- Manage HR, IT, and systems to support our remote-working team
- Drive continuous improvement in policies, processes, and internal systems (including Salesforce and Xero)
- Provide strategic insight and deputise for the ED when required
- Support staff development and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and inclusive organisational culture
This is a new role reflecting EFN’s recent growth and commitment to strengthening its operational foundations for long-term impact.
About You
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance and operations leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
You will have:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT)
- At least 7 years’ experience in financial and operational management within the charity sector
- Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams
- Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and charity accounts (Xero experience ideal)
- Excellent project management and strategic planning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others
- A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and reporting requirements
- Experience working with philanthropists, funders, or in the environmental sector
- Interest in climate and biodiversity issues
Benefits Include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- Home working allowance, laptop, and IT support
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming environmental philanthropy. We work to increase the scale and effectiveness of environmental giving by supporting funders, sharing insight and research, and fostering collaboration across the sector.
EFN is a remote-working organisation with a UK-wide network of over 1,000 funders and 1,800 fundraisers, all committed to creating a thriving planet for future generations.
If you are passionate about supporting environmental impact through strategic finance and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.