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This is an exciting time to join CFT as we launch a bold new business plan and have recently opened a brand-new fringe venue, The Nest. You will play a pivotal role in building and expanding relationships with local and national businesses to support our productions, Learning, Education and Participation (LEAP) programme, and wider community engagement.
The Senior Corporate Development Manager will lead the planning and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy. You will secure new sponsorships, steward existing relationships, and develop high-value, multi-year partnerships that align with both CFT’s priorities and our supporters’ objectives.
As line manager to the Development Officer (Corporates & Trusts), you will provide guidance, support and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring best practice in fundraising and partnership management across the organisation.
Senior Corporate Development Manager (maternity cover)
£34,000 - £37,000 pa. dependent on experience
Full details of the role can be found on our website
Key Responsibilities
Strategic
- Lead on the development and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director of Development
- Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters
- Contribute to the wider Development strategy and annual Business Plan
Fundraising & Relationship Building
- Meet the annual Corporate Development target, currently c£300,000, along with the support of the Development Officer
- Secure sponsorship for productions, seasons, and organisational priorities
- Identify, cultivate and convert new corporate supporters, building long-term, high-value relationships
- Devise and deliver tailored cultivation and pitching strategies, including for national brands
- Draft and negotiate contracts for all corporate partnerships
- Host cultivation events and support the Development Committee, Executive and senior managers in engaging prospective sponsors
- Ensure due diligence in line with CFT’s Donation Acceptance Policy
- Support the Development Officer in managing and growing CFT’s Corporate Membership network
Donor and Partnership Management
- Manage CFT’s portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events
- Oversee reporting to sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value
- Work with colleagues across CFT to develop and deliver bespoke partnership opportunities aligned with corporate social responsibility priorities
Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate with the Marketing Department to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across CFT platforms
- Develop creative branding opportunities and report on sponsorship reach
- Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from the Development Officer and Marketing team
Management
- Provide coaching, training and support to the Development Officer to ensure professional growth and high performance
- Model excellence in fundraising practice and collaboration across CFT
- Manage budgets within the corporate fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness
To apply please emailyour CV and a covering letter, or video to our recruitment team by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2509SCDM in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
Please email us if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying.
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Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK.
To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Senior Philanthropy Manager to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Fundraising team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations.
DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.
As a senior fundraiser, we’re looking for someone who is innovative, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of fundraising opportunities, with particular alignment to one of the University’s Colleges. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form.You will also have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
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Are you looking for a purpose-driven role where your work directly transforms young lives?
We are a life-changing mentoring charity dedicated to supporting young people who have faced an unfair start in life, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
About the role
As Surrey Programme Manager, you'll manage, advise and support our Pathways Coordinators in schools and other partner organisations. Your main goal is to make sure our programme is fully integrated and highly effective in schools and with partners across Surrey.
Please note that although this is a remote role, there will be significant weekly travel across Surrey so applicants should be based in Surrey or within easy commutable distance.
Key responsibilities:
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Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff in schools and other partner organisations
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Support school integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery
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Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders
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Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development
About you
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Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes
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Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others
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Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector
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Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritise
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Experience of coordinating and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. We currently support over 7,800 young people across the UK who’ve had an unfair start in life, through our community of mentors, donors, staff, and partners. They are united by a shared belief: that every young person deserves someone to help them find their way. We believe in the power of mentoring and that a single connection can change a life.
We connect young people with volunteer mentors who offer support, encouragement and a listening ear. The aim is to empower young people to define their own ambitions, supporting them from aspiration to achievement. It’s more than academic success; it’s about instilling belief, resilience and the chance to thrive.
Mentoring is at the heart of what we do, but not all we do. We create opportunities like career tasters, job shadowing, and work experience helping young people access networks and pathways they might not otherwise reach. We support them into further and higher education, apprenticeships and employment and fulfilling careers helping them live their best life.
MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Life Assurance - 4 x salary, Living Pension Employer.
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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Breast Cancer Now to find a Senior Philanthropy & Principal Gifts Manager. With a bold ambition to transform high-value income over the next five years, including the launch of a landmark £50 million Campaign, this is a pivotal time to join a talented High Value Partnerships & Campaigns team.
This role will lead the cultivation and stewardship of ultra-high and high-net-worth supporters, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy & Principal Gifts, the CEO, trustees and Campaign Board. The successful candidate will deliver best-in-class donor engagement, create tailored stewardship plans, and inspire new and existing supporters to make significant, long-term commitments.
What you’ll do
- Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of new ultra-high and high-net-worth prospects, building robust long-term relationships and securing multi-year six and seven figure gifts.
- Develop compelling proposals, cases for support and impact reports.
- Partner with senior leadership, trustees and the Campaign Board to maximise networks and influence.
- Shape donor engagement strategies and deliver high-impact experiences for principal supporters.
- Collaborate across departments to align donor interests with organisational priorities.
About you
- Proven success in major donor fundraising, with a track record of personally securing gifts at a 6-figure level.
- Strong strategic thinker, skilled in creating long-term donor engagement plans.
- Experience working with senior volunteers, fundraising boards or high-level committee to facilitate peer-to-peer approaches.
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative and motivated, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Closing Date: Monday 20th October
1st stage Interviews: Monday 3rd and Wednesday 5th November
2nd stage Interviews: Tuesday 11th November
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Trusts and Foundations Manager
Alton, Hampshire (flexible/hybrid working considered with a minimum of one day per month at Head Office)
37.5 hrs per week or Part Time considered. Permanent
£35,000 to £39,000 a year, dependent on experience
About the role
For 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021 as we approach our new 5 year fundraising strategy.
This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio (target for this 12 months period is £378,000). There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with Senior Management Teams, other departments and stakeholders to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.
The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.
Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support kidney patients across the UK and engage with the kidney community, enabling them to tell their stories and better communicate how larger trust grants can make a real difference for people with chronic kidney disease.
A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.
You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.
You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.
Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.
Key responsibilities
Research and process management
- Work closely with our Director of Patient Support Services (Patient Grants, Hospital Grants, Advocacy and Counselling) to fully understand our work, and with our Director of Finance to fully understand the costs of delivering our work
- Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders
- Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies
- Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas
- Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy, and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream
- Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes
Fundraising
- Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants
- Work with colleagues across Kidney Care UK to develop and submit high-value and high-quality trust and foundation bids for a range of short, medium and long term projects
- Develop relationships with the Senior Management Team and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development
- Champion ways of working with the kidney community to enhance your fundraising approaches
- Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kidney Care UK’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met
Reporting
- Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support
- Alongside the Director of Finance prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants
- Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget
- Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities
Employee Benefits:
Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
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Prospectus is working with our client to recruit a Major Donor Manager. The charity has a trusted presence in communities across the country, offering practical and emotional support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Their mission is to offer hope, dignity, and opportunity for all.
As Major Donor Manager, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth supporters, securing and stewarding five and six figure multi-year commitments. You will develop new donor relationships, expand existing ones, and deliver compelling cases for support across priority projects. The postholder will line manage the Major Donor Assistant, while working closely with colleagues across the organisation to create opportunities, inspire investment, and deliver against ambitious income targets.
To succeed, you will bring proven experience in major donor fundraising with a track record of securing significant donations from high value donors for a variety of projects. You will have excellent relationship management skills, confidence in making asks, and the ability to use data-driven insights to shape cultivation strategies. Strong communication, research, and writing skills are essential, alongside the ability to plan effectively and navigate complex organisations.
Salary: £37,596 to £43,021 (pay band 06)
Hybrid working: 2 days in the London headquarters
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 Jessica Stoddart 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.
At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience is a good fit, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Deputy Shop Manager
Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Part time, 15 hours per week – 2 positions available
£24,242.40 (pro-rated to £9,828.00) per year
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
· Play an active part in running our shop in Hornbeam, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
· Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
· Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
· Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment.
· Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
· Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
· Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
· To be highly organised with good time management skills.
· To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
· To be able to use own initiative.
· To be resilient and adaptable to change.
· To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
· A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
· A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
· A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
o To undertake a DBS check at the level relevant to your role.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 15 October 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the People Team.
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About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
As part of our strategy for growth and national impact, SCAA is seeking a motivated individual to manage our newly formed Data function, as Data and Insights Manager. This is a hands-on managerial role, which will contribute to both the immediate data management requirements and lead on the development of the longer-term Data and Insights Strategy for SCAA.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding a culture of data-driven decision making, using insights and analysis to support future growth, with a particular focus on fundraising, marketing and supporter engagement. They will ensure the right frameworks and infrastructure are in place to allow for effective data management and data-driven decision-making across the charity.
This is a full time role based either at Scone Airport, where SCAA headquarters are located, or at our Aberdeen base at Aberdeen Airport (for Aberdeen-based candidates there will be the requirement to attend our Perth base on an occasional basis). The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm. SCAA supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements—our current arrangements consist of a minimum of two office days per week. As our ways of working continue to evolve, we are open to reviewing the hybrid arrangement for this role, and fully remote working may be considered in the longer term.
About You
Essential
- Significant experience leading data strategy, governance or CRM development in a fundraising, marketing or customer insight environment.
- Strong knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance, with understanding of DPO responsibilities.
- Demonstrable experience in designing and interpreting data analysis and insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Experience overseeing CRM systems from a strategic perspective, including planning for improvements or new systems.
- Working knowledge of Power BI or other data visualisation tools from a user or strategic oversight perspective.
- Excellent leadership and line management skills, with experience developing staff and building data capability within the wider team.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders with complex data insights.
- Project management skills.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity sector, especially in fundraising or supporter engagement.
- Experience working with finance teams on reconciliation and Gift Aid processes.
- Qualification in data protection, data analysis, or a related discipline.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Selection Process
Interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone. First interviews will take place during the week commencing the 20th or 27th October and second stage interviews will take place during the week commencing 3rd or 10th November.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 12th October.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.

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Time to care, time to grow giving!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to lead and develop three vital income streams at St Barnabas Hospice: Individual Giving, Mid-Value Donors, and our Lottery & Raffle programmes. You’ll deliver ambitious strategies to grow regular giving, steward mid-level donors, and oversee our £1m+ lottery programme – all underpinned by data insight, compliance, and innovation.
Why Join St Barnabas?
- Impact at scale – Drive income growth to fund life-changing hospice care.
- Strategic leadership – Manage key fundraising programmes and a Digital Campaigns Officer.
- Professional development – Lead campaigns that shape the future of giving.
- Hybrid and flexible working – With base at Cardinal Close.
- Great benefits – Competitive salary £36,152, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Significant fundraising experience, with a track record in Individual Giving and Lottery management.
- Knowledge of mid-value donor engagement and uplift strategies.
- Strong project management, compliance, and data-led insight skills.
- Motivational leadership and the ability to deliver ambitious income targets.
To apply: Visit our website and complete an application.
Closing Date: 15/10/25.We may close applications early if sufficient strong applications are received.
Interview Date: Thursday 23/10/25
At St Barnabas, we believe in dignity, respect, and equality for all. We welcome applicants from every background.
As an organisation we are happy to consider flexible working requests however there are certain core hours / service delivery elements that are required to be covered.
We may extend, withdraw, or close vacancies as needed.
If selected for an interview, please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for further details.
Please note, we only accept completed application forms – no CVs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Orpington / Hybrid
Organisation: The Maypole Project
The Maypole Project is seeking a strategic and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive income growth, secure impactful partnerships, and support service development with a focus on continuous improvement and user engagement.
As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive to shape and deliver our business development strategy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This includes leading competitive tenders, grant applications, and identifying new opportunities to expand our services and reach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead income generation and partnership development
- Co-develop and implement strategic business initiatives
- Act as Deputy to the Chief Executive when required
- Engage service users in co-design and delivery of services
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in business development and strategic leadership
- Strong track record in securing funding and partnerships
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Passion for service innovation and user-centred design
Join us in shaping the future of Maypole Services and making a lasting impact.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK, an award winning charity, supports children and young people aged 5 to 24 whose education has been disrupted due to serious long-term physical or mental health conditions. We offer online one-to-one tutoring, befriending, and mentoring programmes, as well as group programmes including hospital workshops, industry events, and advocacy initiatives. Working in close partnership with hospitals, families, and other services, we ensure that children and young people experiencing health-related challenges are not left behind.
Role Overview
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will play a central role in driving sustainable income for Bright Futures UK by securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. This role will focus on developing high-quality funding applications, managing relationships with key funders, and ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.
Working closely with colleagues across Programmes and Finance, you will translate Bright Futures UK’s impact into compelling cases for support, while identifying new funding opportunities to grow and diversify income.
Key Responsibilities
Income Generation
- Research and identify trusts, foundations, and statutory funding opportunities aligned with Bright Futures UK’s mission.
- Develop and deliver a pipeline of high-quality funding applications to meet agreed income targets.
- Write compelling, tailored funding proposals and grant applications, drawing on organisational impact data and stories.
- Prepare accurate budgets in collaboration with the Finance Team to accompany applications.
Fundraising Strategy & Pipeline Management
- Maintain an active funding pipeline, ensuring applications and reports are submitted on time.
- Track progress against targets and provide regular updates to the Chief Executive and senior leadership.
- Contribute to the development of the charity’s wider fundraising strategy, ensuring trusts and foundations income complements individual giving, corporate partnerships, and community events.
Funder Stewardship & Reporting
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with funders, ensuring effective stewardship at all stages.
- Produce high-quality, timely grant reports that demonstrate impact and accountability.
- Arrange funder visits, meetings, and briefings as required.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Administration
- Work with the Programmes Team to gather impact data, case studies, and evidence to strengthen proposals and reports.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of applications, grants, and funder communications in the CRM system.
- Monitor sector trends and share insights on funding opportunities and best practice.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven track record of securing significant multi-year grants from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
- Strong bid-writing skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and tailored proposals.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with experience engaging funders or external stakeholders.
- Strong numeracy and experience in preparing budgets for funders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Commitment to Bright Futures UK’s mission and values.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the education, health, or youth sectors.
- Experience working in a small or growing charity.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising databases.
- Awareness of trends and challenges in the trusts and foundations funding landscape.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Employer Engagement Manager
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Line reports: None
Location: Flexible, hybrid, with some travel required to our offices (London, Manchester or Birmingham)
Salary: £38,000-£41,000 (£39,000-£42,000 in London)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided). Open to flexible working.
Contract: FTC 12-months, with intention to convert to permanent position subject to funding and organisational requirements.
Overall purpose
The Employer Engagement Manager (EEM) will play a critical role in ensuring refugees supported by Breaking Barriers access meaningful, opportunities that align with client needs and labour market demand. The postholder will lead employer outreach and partnership building in priority sectors and embed consistent systems and processes that make employer engagement coordinated and impactful across the organisation. The EEM will support pathways, work placements, recruitment pipelines and workshops by ensuring employer input is actively embedded where relevant.
This is a strategic, hands-on role, the successful candidate will map and cultivate employer relationships, secure employer input into sector pathways, workshops and recruitment initiatives, translate labour market intelligence into programme improvements, and design the operational processes that enable Programmes and Corporate Partnerships to work together effectively. You will operate in a matrix environment, collaborating closely with the Programmes, Corporate Partnerships and Client Services teams but will not hold direct line-management of delivery staff.
The role is set up to be ambitious but achievable within 12 months. The priority is to build tested, repeatable employer engagement practice (relationships, processes, insight-sharing and measurable impact) that can form the foundations of a permanent employer engagement function if/when funding allows.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recuitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Toward the end of the term, a review will be conducted to assess the impact and scope of the role, with the intention to adapt into a permanent position subject to funding and organisational need.
- This role may require occasional travel for employer meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
- Some evening or weekend work may be required to attend employer engagement activities (TOIL provided).
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As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Tuesday 28 October. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable shortlist is found.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to emply more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience with of seeking asylum and / or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experince of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reasch out to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic health charity to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic fundraising initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and drive impactful efforts that support the organisation’s mission and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to maximise income from individual donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
· Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders to secure ongoing support.
· Identify new funding opportunities and create compelling proposals and fundraising campaigns.
· Collaborate with internal teams to align philanthropic activities with organisational goals and priorities.
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, providing regular reports and insights.
· Represent the organisation at events and public engagements to enhance its profile and donor engagement.
Person Specification:
· Proven experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or donor relations, with a track record of success in income generation.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Strong organisational abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
· Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative approaches to increase support.
· Passion for the organisation’s mission and a commitment to promoting its values.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
What’s on Offer
Salary: c. £40,000
Hybrid working: 2 days in London office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Salary: £45,981
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking
As the Supporter Engagement & Legacy Manager you will play a key role as we seek to reignite our legacy marketing programme and grow overall individual giving income to help ensure long-term support for those facing financial difficulty. You will be responsible for the project management and implementation of all supporter engagement activity, acquisition, and legacy marketing activities, ensuring all activity is optimised and campaigns include enhanced digital and social media content.
Reporting to the Co-Heads of Supporter Engagement and managing the Supporter Engagement Officer, you will develop a multi-year plan to rebuild legacy income and a pipeline of legacy supporters, including re-engaging the EFH care home staff and major donors.
You will be responsible for supporting the strategic direction, operational plans and effective management of Turn2us’s giving programmes from individuals including appeals, regular giving and legacies, maximising net income from new and existing income streams.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment as well as proven ability to manage successful legacy marketing campaigns. They will have significant experience stewarding individuals and legacy supporters and be adept at communicating the impact of donations, as well as having line management experience. The ability to make a strong case for supporting Turn2us’ key areas of work is crucial, as is an aptitude for proactively increasing acquisition and retention rates.
The post holder will also be a self-starter who is comfortable building new strategies from a relatively small pool of supporters and is experienced testing different tactics to establish the best practice for Turn2us.
If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 29th October 2025 at 23:59pm.
Interview date: 11th November 2025
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Grants and Relationships Manager
About Us
Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We connect philanthropists, donors and companies with local charities and not for profit organisations. We make vital grants through over 100 dedicated funds across four key priorities: tackling poverty, improving health, reaching potential, and acting on climate.
The Role
This is one of three Grants and Relationships Manager positions in our supportive Grants Team. You'll nurture donor relationships that go far beyond grant distribution – focusing on strategic philanthropy, sharing insights, and deep community engagement.
Key responsibilities:
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Deliver timely, high-quality grant-making that meets donor needs
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Develop lasting relationships that create meaningful impact
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Work collaboratively across Grants & Impact, Philanthropy & Development, and Finance & Operations teams
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Drive innovative approaches to donor engagement and retention
We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Sussex Community Foundation is committed to increasing diversity across our teams.
Ready to make a difference? Join an inspiring organisation where collaboration and shared expertise drive exceptional outcomes.
For the full person spec. and further information, please refer to the attachment below.
To Apply
Please apply through the CharityJob portal - explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your covering letter.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October 2025 at midday
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.