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Following an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Senior Special Events Executive to join our high performing Special Events team. Together, the team delivers a range of special events which raises vital funds to save the lives of people with cancer, including:
- Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception;
- The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and
- the Ever After Garden, our flagship and high profile annual remembrance garden in Chelsea, which last year was visited by HRH The Princess of Wales and over 190,000 visitors
In this role you will help deliver our portfolio of events, which will include:
- coordinating speakers,
- liaising with suppliers,
- managing senior volunteers,
- supporting in donor meetings,
- securing high value auction and raffle prizes, and
- writing donor communications.
Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to grow our portfolio and deliver income growth from high value fundraising committees and special events.
About you
You will have a passion for relationship building and a proven track record in delivering events, ideally with the purpose of raising funds. You will be ambitious and proactive, and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals.
Why join us?
We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Claudia Jones organisation (CJO) Is looking to appoint a highly skilled Executive Director with experience of working in the Voluntary/Community sector to support the development of the organisation. This is a key appointment funded for 1year.
CJO is one of the few small Black lead charities in London, enhancing the quality of life for African Caribbean Women and Families. Founded in 1982 at the request of Caribbean women, CJO delivers family-centred services for women with children 0-16yrs, Gender- based violence support, connections for older people, health and wellbeing activities, counselling and therapeutic interventions to inspire and empower African Caribbean heritage women and families.
Reporting to the board of directors/trustees, the Executive Director will oversee the strategic and operational efficiencies of our programmes and staff. This experienced leader will not only understand the working of the voluntary/community sector but also have experience in developing and implementing a successful fundraising plan. Experience of hiring and managing staff is essential and establishing relationships with local community groups is a plus. Most importantly, the Executive Director should be highly effective in a Leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness. It is important that the post holder embraces our community -based broader philosophy of investment in our community.
Note: Considering the nature of work and focus of the Claudia Jones Organisation, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. Black and ‘Minority Ethnic’ Women only need apply (Schedule 9, Part 1, 158 and 159 Equality Act 2010). We are an Equal Opportunities employer
Objectives of this role
- Support the development and cultivation of an active and engaged Board of trustees, standing and advisory committees
- Work closely with the Board/Trustees and committees to assess and address issues affecting the organisation
- Identify, engage leverage and cultivate community resources, influence and connections to further the initiatives and mission of the organisation
- Oversee daily operations of the organisation, providing executive direction for programmes, strategies and efficiencies, compliance and quality assurance
- Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations, and maintain a strong work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organisation’s mission
- Increase awareness of the organisation by being the main spoke person of the charity for external communication, both verbally and written
- Develop capital and operating budgets for assigned programmes, planning for short and long-term program needs
- Comply with all national and local regulations
Responsibilities
- Create business plans to achieve goals and objectives and presenting to the board/trustees for approval
- Meet annual fundraising goals in partnership with colleagues/staff team to obtain financial support from grant giving organisations, foundations, statutory organisations, cooperations and other funding sources
- Work with Staff and Board/trustees on other annual community initiatives, programmes and all external communications, including website, newsletters, promotional materials including the media
- Serve as the face of the organisation and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility and market brand, and develop strategic partnership to further increase community awareness and expand programmes
- Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organisation’s mission through highly successful programmes, community engagement and fundraising
- Manage staff members, volunteers and clients whose experience, cultures and languages reflect the community served by the organisation
Required Skills and Qualification
- Five or more years of experience in senior management preferably with a Charity
- Strong experience in public relations, marketing and fundraising
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles for voluntary/community sector
- Proven success working with a board of directors/trustees
- Innovative approach to business planning
- Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of the organisation
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in business, human resources or finance
- Experience in managing budgets
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Experience in community engagement and volunteer development
- Experience in working in a cross functional and complex reporting environment
JOB SPECIFICATION
Essential
- At least 5 years relevant experience of managing a charitable organisation.
- Demonstrable senior leadership and strategic management
- Demonstrable passion for, or commitment to, the work of CJO
- Good understanding of the charity sector’s regulatory frameworks and legislation.
- Experience of building positive working relationships and managing teams/performance.
- Good judgement and able to act decisively
- Collaborative, open and able to constructively challenge and inspire
- In-depth knowledge of managing family support and VAWG/GBV services that includes children and young people
- Experience of working in and managing organisational change and development
- Experience of working with consultants and contractors
- Demonstrable experience of working in the sector and understanding of the challenges of the African Heritage women and family
- Demonstrable experience of successful fundraising from a range of sources including trust and foundations and maintaining relationships.
- Substantial experience of budget management and financial accountability at £150K and above.
- Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload
- A credible and inspiring communicator and negotiator
DESIRABLE
- Experience of gaining quality marks for services.
- Experience of using case management systems.
- A good understanding of GDPR.
APPLICATION GUIDANCE
- Following the points above will assist you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and assist the panel in ensuring an accurate assessment of your application.
- Respond to each person specification point in order when completing your supporting statement
- Provide practical examples of how you meet the criteria where possible. Examples can be from paid / voluntary roles / your life experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are asked to submit:
- a CV of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 12
- a Supporting Statement of no more than 3 sides of A4, font size 12
- Our completed Equality & Diversity Form
Closing Date & Time: 29th May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to take place in person On 08th June, 2026
If you have not received a response to your application within 21 days of the closing date you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Should you be successful, two satisfactory References from previous employers are required and an Enhanced DBS check.
CJO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
We will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
Claudia Jones Organisation was established in 1982. Primarily the organisation supports and empowers women and families of African Caribbean heritage
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About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
About the role
This is an exciting and varied, relationship-focused role within a successful corporate partnerships team. Working with the Head of Corporate and Employer Partnerships, you’ll help manage partner relationships, develop funding proposals, track income, and identify new business opportunities to support strategic growth.
You’ll also lead corporate volunteering initiatives, creating meaningful engagement opportunities with Spear trainees through workshops, mock interviews, and visits. From planning to follow-up, you’ll ensure a high-quality experience while supporting events and wider engagement. This role suits someone organised, proactive, and confident building relationships, who is motivated to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven, faith-based organisation.
Key information:
- Salary: from £28,00 depending on experience
- Full-Time, One Year Fixed-Term Contract
- Location: London Office
- Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, establish effective processes and structures, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and professional levels.
- Strong and effective project coordination skills, with the ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Fundraising experience is desirable but not essential.
- IT literate, with a good working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
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The team at United Way UK is a passionate, friendly and collaborative group, committed to creating meaningful change in communities across the UK.
We value trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and reliability, and we work closely together to deliver programmes and partnerships that truly make a difference.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Officer to join our small team. The role plays an important part in the planning and coordination of our core programmes and partnerships. The role is varied and would suit someone who is organised and confident in building relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will get to work with and present to corporate partners, charities and schools, travelling across the UK to ensure projects and events are delivered smoothly and professionally.
This role will help bring partners, charities and communities together to create practical, local impact across the UK.
What you will do:
- Help deliver programmes that create meaningful impact in communities across the UK.
- Work with charities, schools and corporate partners to coordinate volunteering projects, events and community activities.
- Support the growth and development of United Way UK’s core programmes, including Corporate Volunteering, Give Local, Reading Oasis and #DestinationDigital.
- Contribute to storytelling, impact reporting and communications that showcase the difference our programmes make.
- Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas, initiative and contribution will genuinely matter.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Coordinate programme and project activities, ensuring delivery runs smoothly and to a high standard.
- Build positive relationships with corporate partners, charities, schools and community organisations.
- Support volunteering events and programme activity across the UK, including regular travel.
- Maintain programme trackers, records and budget information accurately and efficiently.
- Help create content for reports, presentations, social media and partner communications.
What You’ll Need
- A highly professional approach with flexibility, reliability and initiative
- Experience supporting programmes, projects or events, ideally within the charity, education, community or CSR sectors.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and building positive relationships.
- Good written communication skills, including drafting content for reports or communications.
- A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as a strong team player
- Willingness to travel across the UK and attend meetings in London regularly.
Why Join Us
- We are a small, supportive and driven team committed to creating positive change across the UK.
- Work flexibly in a home-based role with regular travel and the opportunity to build relationships nationwide.
- Play a meaningful role in programmes that bring partners and communities together to create local impact.
- Work in a collaborative culture built on trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and shared values.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter/supporting statement of no more than two pages which shares relevant experience and why you want to work with us.
• Interview venue: online interviews
• Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
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The Navigators is a Christian discipleshp charity working across the UK. We are seeking an organised and proactive Events Executive to provide maternity cover and lead the delivery of our key external events, including the National Conference and launch of our Alongside course.
The role involves co-ordinating event logistics, managing budgets, working closely with internal teams and helping ensure events are used effectively to engage people with our work and support the growth of a movment of 'Alongsiders'.
We offer a friendly and supportive team to work with, the opportunity to take responsibility for two high profile events based on solid foundations from previous successes and a competitive remuneration package.
We would ideally like to have a candidate working fully or hybrid from the Southampton Office. However we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be able to take the post working fully remotely from within the UK with the ability to travel to events.
The attached candidate pack contains more details about our work, the role and the person description for this post.
Please note that there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian.
Please provide a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the role description and person specification in the candidate information pack which you will be able to download when you click on 'apply'.
For 70 years, Navigators in the UK have been getting alongside people, helping them know Jesus personally and do the same with someone else.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised Events Assistant to support the planning and delivery of ABN’s events programme. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in events and stakeholder coordination within a national medical membership organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Events & Business Development Manager and wider ABN team. The position is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
The ABN is the professional body for neurologists in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to support neurologists to improve the lives of people with neurological conditions. We do this by connecting the neurology community, advocating for high-quality services, and promoting excellence in education and research. The ABN is a dynamic membership society with over 2000 members, working hard to raise the voice of neurology at a national level.
About the role
This role supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of ABN events such as conferences, webinars, and training sessions, ensuring smooth logistics for both virtual and in-person activities. Key responsibilities include managing delegate and speaker administration, maintaining accurate event records, preparing event materials, and handling post-event feedback and reporting. The position also provides general administrative support, assists with website updates, sponsorship information, and CPD requirements, while ensuring accurate membership and event history records are maintained.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
Essential
- Previous experience (voluntary or paid) in an administrative, customer service, or eventsrelated role.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator (written and verbal), with a polite and professional manner
- Able to work independently, manage priorities, and respond calmly to deadlines
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and online platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams, EventBrite)
- Willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or travel within the UK
Desirable
- Experience using CRM systems, membership databases, or event registration software
- Interest in health, science, or the medical charity sector
- Experience supporting virtual or hybrid events
Why work with us?
This is an exciting time to join the ABN as we undertake a project to develop our events and sponsorship opportunities with a growing team. We offer a collaborative and friendly working environment, with lots of opportunity for professional development.
Benefits
28 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
Generous pension contributions: you put in 1%, we’ll put in 10%
Professional development programme including regular 1:1s, appraisals and training opportunities
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Time off in lieu for ABN event attendance
To apply click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Executive Assistant to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced EA and thrives in a fast paced environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated by the purpose of the charity, to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach. You will take pride in enabling senior leaders to work efficiently, strategically and with impact. The successful post holder will be a highly organised and proactive professional who has supported multiple senior leaders simultaneously and who enjoys working autonomously whilst using their initiative to manage competing demands.
This role will suit someone who remains composed under pressure, exercises sound judgement when handling highly sensitive information, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Chief Executive and Directors’ work.
The Executive Assistant will be a key part of our small but dedicated organisation, contributing to the effectiveness of the Executive Team and supporting the wider mission of JUSTICE.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
Please apply a submit your CV maximum 2 pages along with an Expression of Interest document (maximum 2 pages) instead of a cover letter.
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This role will play an important role in the successful planning and delivery of UUKi’s events, supporting activity in logistics, content, sponsorship, marketing and administration. The events will include in-person international conferences with over 300 delegates and high-profile speakers, to webinars and small roundtables.
The Events Assistant role requires strong organisational abilities, together with excellent customer service and an attention to detail. Previous events and/or administrative experience would be advantageous, but more importantly you must have a willingness to learn and a proactive and flexible approach. This is a fast-moving environment with several projects on the go at the same time.
Knowledge of Excel, Canva and Microsoft Outlook would be desirable, alongside a willingness to learn online platforms used for registration and marketing.
Please note that the Events Assistant role will involve occasional unsociable hours in the run-up to and on the day of events.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a CV, accompanied by a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4, describing how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the recruitment pack.
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Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to #AgeWellinWandsworth. Our charity is consistently growing, so we are creating this new role to support our CEO with social media, marketing and organising events. The role will suit someone who is calm, mature, professional, organised and creative and will be comfortable working directly with a creative and curious CEO committed to transforming the charity’s online presence.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR won the Change Project of the year award in 2023 and has been shortlisted for the following awards for our Real Talk campaign in 2025:
- Charity Times Award- PR Team of the Year
- Third Sector Award- Best Large Charity Film
- Third Sector Award- Communications Campaign of The Year
- Third Sector Awards- Large Corporate Partnership of the Year
Job Description
It’s been a successful few years for the Events team with good results across the board, increasing income by over £1 million a year since 2023. And we’ve just been shortlisted for Fundraising Charity of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026!
Now’s an exciting time as we’ve recently expanded the team again, bringing in new resource to give our different activity areas space to grow and ensure the whole team can do their best work – contributing to PCR’s lifesaving mission, developing in their careers and enjoying their work within our ambitious and supportive team.
We are now recruiting for a new Events & Community Executive to join the frontline of our fundraising stewardship, so strong relationship skills and a love of creating great supporter experiences are essential. A big part of the role will be project managing fundraising activities which will require a proactive approach and an eagerness to learn, as well as some experience of leading a project yourself in the past.
Examples of projects include the London Marathon, Tough Mudder and our open challenges, but you will work on a variety of activities with the team – sharing learnings and supporting each other to hit our shared goals. You will receive the training and support you need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Event management and delivery
- Lead the delivery of the fundraising activities you are working on – monitoring objectives, budgets and the bigger picture to ensure that opportunities are seized and risks are minimised.
- Create and follow action plans for your projects, taking responsibility for processes and the delivery of tasks on time.
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and third-party organisations.
- Ensure all fundraising activities promote PCR’s brand and have a strong connection to people with prostate cancer.
- Analyse project results based on KPIs & feedback, proactively suggesting changes & improvements.
Stewardship
- Lead on the delivery of supporter journeys for your projects, providing a high level of stewardship which motivates our fundraisers to raise more and remain loyal supporters of PCR.
- Lead on relationship management as required for the fundraising activities you are working on.
- Carry out stewardship tasks using tools like Mailchimp, GivePanel, JustGiving & Funraisin, for which training will be provided.
- Use feedback & data to spot opportunities for the constant improvement of fundraisers’ experience with PCR.
Marketing and recruitment
- Work with the team to create effective marketing plans and lead on their implementation to meet acquisition targets.
- Create recruitment assets which are tailored by a good understanding of our audiences.
- With the support of the team, track and analyse marketing performance to proactively suggest improvements.
Administration and database
- Oversee stock management via our fulfilment house and ensure we have high quality fundraising merchandise.
- Carry out participant data processing, income processing and budget management tasks as required – including coding, database administration, supplier payments, and income & expenditure tracking.
- Ensure your fundraising activities are delivered in line with fundraising law & regulations, and with PCR’s policies.
Strategy and development
- Always have an eye on new opportunities and ideas to inject into your projects, taking a test & learn approach.
- Contribute to team strategy and budgeting, working with the team to create exciting plans.
- Lead on relevant projects to improve how we do things – from stewardship & content, to processes & compliance.
- Be proactive in your personal development and look for opportunities to learn – with lots of support from your manager!
Teamwork
- Actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.
- Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, where we all take collective responsibility for the team’s goals.
- Be flexible in busy times, working together to meet team goals, and sometimes getting involved with other projects and tasks across the Public Fundraising team.
- Attendance will be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would be a keen learner and a great team player, with:
- Great project delivery skills and an eagerness to develop into a more autonomous project manager.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
- An understanding of the importance of good supporter/customer care, and how to provide this in a fundraising context.
- A strong interest in events & community/ peer-to-peer fundraising activities.
- A results-driven attitude and strong sense of personality accountability.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including written and on the phone/ in-person.
- Excellent organisation skills and an ability to identify the best use of time to complete your work.
- Very good attention to detail, IT skills and the ability to use a CRM database.
- A belief in PCR’s work, goals and our values: innovation, collaboration, accountability & championing the patient voice.
How to apply
Please send your CV & supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you want role & why you think you’d be a good fit, with examples of previous experience, by 9am BST on Friday 15th May. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview taking place w/c 25th May, and a second round may take place at our offices in London on Wednesday 3rd June.
For more information about the role, please contact us for an informal chat. Contact details are available in the full job description.
For more information about our organisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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About us
Every day, SOHK transforms lives. We work with young people at risk of exclusion and disengagement from education, empowering them to break cycles of disadvantage and realise their potential. Through a combination of rugby and social and emotional learning, we help participants develop the confidence, skills, and resilience they need to succeed in life and education.
We plan to double the number of young people engaging with our programmes over the next five years. We are also making significant investments in our impact function, to better understand how we can maximise the benefits for participants and attract more attention and investment to social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a key role in delivering our fundraising ambitions across England and Wales. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining strategic relationship-building with high-quality event delivery to generate income and deepen supporter engagement.
The Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of major fundraising events, from planning and budgeting through to delivery and follow-up. This includes developing the annual events strategy, managing income and expenditure, supporting ticket and table sales, sourcing prizes, and ensuring an exceptional supporter experience throughout.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, they will build and convert a pipeline of corporate partners, developing compelling proposals and securing new partnerships to meet income targets. They will also lead on the stewardship of these relationships, delivering tailored engagement plans that demonstrate impact and maximise retention.
Alongside delivery, the Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager will monitor performance, manage budgets, and maintain accurate reporting and CRM data, working collaboratively with Fundraising and Marketing colleagues to maximise results.
Key Responsibilities
Major SOHK Events
- Events Lead: Take full ownership of the SOHK organised major events in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Develop and deliver an annual events strategy & Calendar that is aligned with FRT targets
- Set and manage event budgets, income targets and KPIs
- Ensure exceptional supporter experience at all touch points.
- Source high value auction and raffle prizes
- Work closely with FRT to sell tables & tickets at events.
- Ensure prize donors, table buyers and supporters have a great experience of SOHK – feeling thanked and appreciated.
- Plan thoroughly for post event stewardship and follow up
Corporate Partnerships (working with Head of Fundraising)
- Build a pipeline of potential corporate partners and continually seek to add to pipeline as needed
- Research and make high quality approaches
- Confidently write winning pitches and present at meetings
- Secure new partnerships to achieve income targets
- Stewardship: Act as the main point of contact for partnerships that are allocated to you; nurturing and strengthening the relationships
- Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to enhance partner engagement and retention
- Demonstrate the impact of partner contributions to maximise retention (alongside our Marketing & Comms Team)
Reporting, Monitoring & Budgeting
- Report as required on all activity and progress to the Head of Fundraising
- Monitor and manage expenditure related to fundraising activities – managing P&L sheet
- Ensure data capture for CRM (Beacon) from all events
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in event management, including planning, delivery, and evaluation of fundraising or engagement events
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, and suppliers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organisation professionally
- Experience managing event budgets and delivering activity within financial targets
- Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of the role events play in fundraising, supporter engagement, and awareness-building
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with event or CRM systems
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as required
- Genuinely buy into the SOHK mission, purpose and values
Desirable
- Experience supporting or delivering corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or donor engagement initiatives
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and income generation through events
- Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Ability to identify and develop partnership opportunities that align with organisational values
- Experience with volunteer coordination and stewardship
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Raiser's Edge)
- Understanding of marketing and communications to support event promotion and partner visibility
- Awareness of compliance, safeguarding, and ethical considerations within a charity setting
Terms of Appointment
- Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
- Full-time
- 28 days annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
- South East England (based). This role requires weekly travel to London, with occasional travel to other locations across the UK.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references.
How to Apply
Please send a current CV and a cover letter no longer than two sides of A4. Please express why you think you could do this job for School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK).
School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an inclusive charity committed to broadening the diversity of our organisation and is keen to attract people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Applications close at 10pm on Sunday 17th May. In-person interviews will be held in London on 21st and 22nd May.
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Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK. At Prostate Cancer Research (PCR), we’re building solutions, from funding pioneering research to shaping national screening policy that can change outcomes at scale.
We are seeking a proactive, relationship‑focused and highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Executive to help expand and diversify our corporate income. This new role sits at the heart of our ambition to grow strategic partnerships, unlocking opportunities across a range of industries and cementing corporate fundraising as a core income stream for PCR.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the full breadth of corporate engagement – from new business prospecting and pitching, to developing employee fundraising and awareness activities, and supporting wider strategic, multi‑year partnerships.
You will work closely with colleagues in areas such as Events & Community, Major Donors, and Marketing & Communications and play a central role in identifying cross-team opportunities and providing excellent supporter stewardship across the charity’s programmes of work. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality partnership experiences, developing our new business pipeline and supporting compelling propositions, and driving cross‑team collaboration that enables meaningful engagement and sustained growth.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in prospecting and supporting new business proposals, will bring confidence in relationship building across multiple stakeholders and workstreams, and have a strong interest in corporate fundraising, and partnership delivery and growth. Above all, they will be driven by the opportunity to connect organisations with impactful work that improves outcomes for people affected by prostate cancer.
As part of representing PCR, the role may involve UK-based travel, including attendance at meetings, conferences, briefings, and key industry events.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development & Pipeline Growth
· Lead on researching, identifying and qualifying new corporate prospects across diverse sectors, including finance, retail, technology, hospitality, manufacturing and professional services.
· Develop a structured new business pipeline, ensuring prospects are recorded, stewarded and progressed according to agreed KPIs and income targets.
· Craft tailored outreach materials, introductory conversations, and cultivation plans to build early engagement and spark interest in Charity of the Year (COTY), strategic partnerships and employee fundraising.
Corporate Partnership Support & Delivery
· Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager in delivering high‑quality partnership activity across events, campaigns, sponsorships, corporate donations and fundraising initiatives.
· Coordinate logistics, planning and activation for employee fundraising activities, working closely with the Events & Community team to maximise partner participation and income.
· Assist with shaping proposals, stewardship reports, presentations and corporate‑specific content that demonstrate impact and inspire continued support.
Cross‑Team Collaboration
· Work hand‑in‑hand with colleagues across PCR to build cohesive supporter journeys and integrated cultivation opportunities.
· Support the development of bespoke fundraising assets, employee engagement materials and corporate‑specific supporter journeys.
· Identify potential high‑value prospects within existing public fundraising audiences and internal networks, ensuring warm leads are effectively stewarded.
Corporate Patient Representatives Programme
· Provide coordination and administrative support for PCR’s growing Corporate Patient Representatives programme – including scheduling, logistics, recruitment, and feedback gathering.
· Ensure high‑quality governance, tracking and stewardship of Patient Reps to strengthen engagement and enable expansion of the programme.
Content Development & Insight Gathering
· Develop new corporate‑focused case studies and materials, including themes such as workplace health, EDI resource groups, “men’s health in business” and partner‑specific stories.
· Gather insights from existing and prospective partners to inform product development, partnership offers, event design and stewardship improvements.
Representing PCR
· Represent the Partnerships Team at corporate meetings, stewarding events, industry networking sessions and cultivation opportunities.
· Help amplify PCR’s mission and vision, contributing to the wider strategy of positioning PCR as a compelling and values‑aligned corporate partner.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
Essential criteria
Experience
· Experience working in corporate fundraising, relationship development, partnerships or supporter engagement.
· Experience researching and assessing prospects and new business opportunities
· Demonstrated experience in building relationships internally and with external stakeholders, with the confidence to engage new prospects and nurture established contacts.
· Experience coordinating events, campaigns or employee fundraising activities (desirable).
· Experience supporting the development pitches, proposals or persuasive written materials.
· Experience working cross‑functionally – ideally with fundraising, marketing, research and/or programme delivery teams.
· Confident using CRM systems and maintaining accurate, organised records of pipeline activity.
· Confident using Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
· Willingness and ability to undertake UK travel for meetings, events and cultivation.
Skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and adapt messaging for different stakeholders and audiences.
· Confident working independently, using initiative to research areas of work and proactively identify solutions.
· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Creative problem‑solver, able to identify opportunities and think strategically about partnership value.
· Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Behaviours
· Purpose driven, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent experiences for corporate partners and supporters.
· Curious, proactive and solution-orientated, with the confidence to take initiative.
· Values‑led and aligned with PCR’s mission to improve outcomes for people with prostate cancer.
· Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to attend events that occasionally may be outside of typical working hours
Other
· This role requires in-person meetings and attendance at our office in central London. Candidates must be willing to travel into London and attend regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable criteria
· Understanding of the challenges facing people affected by prostate cancer in the UK.
· Experience working for a small charity or public sector organisation, in particular health or life sciences.
· Ability to use AI tools such as CoPilot to support the initial stages of ideas or concept development.
· Experience supporting finance processes such as tracking and reporting income and raising invoices.
· Understanding of GDPR and UK fundraising regulations.
· Ability to identify and escalate risks, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online taking place w/c 8th and 15th June 2026, and the second will be in-person at our offices in London 1st July 2026.
For more information about the role, please contact us via email (details provided in the full job spec attached).
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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East London Students' Union is a progressive charity that supports around 25,000 students that study at the University of East London. We are based in one of the most diverse boroughs in Europe and our membership proudly reflects the communities where we are based.
Our purpose is to support and empower our students by representing their views and providing a range of supportive services, events and activities to make university life the amazing experience it should be. We're now working to build a students' union that champions their aspirations and can deliver what's needed to make a difference. We're excited about this and have invested in several new posts to give us the expertise needed. We're currently reviewing our strategic plan and hope to launch our new plan in the coming months.
We are looking for an Executive Support Manager to provide high-level assistance to the Chief Executive and oversee the smooth running of our governance and leadership operations. This is a key role that combines strategic project support with the management of the senior leadership office. You'll lead on special projects commissioned by the Chief Executive, including strategic and operational planning support, coordinating research projects, and will be responsible for the administration of the Board of Trustees and its committees. You'll also coordinate diaries and workflows for the senior leadership team and student officers, ensuring the Students' Union's leadership remains effective and aligned.
To be a contender, you'll need proven experience in operational delivery, taking responsibility for tasks from an initial brief through to completion. You'll also have the ability to manage complex, competing priorities and high-volume diaries, exercising appropriate judgement. You should have experience servicing boards or senior committees, or of writing papers and reports for discussion and decision by others.
A big part of our work is about helping our student staff, student representatives and volunteers to develop; all our career staff are required to support this.
Our mission is to have a positive impact on every member’s student experience through strong communities and effective representation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact within the charitable sector on the role of Senior Events Marketing Executive. This pivotal position involves managing the marketing and promotional activities for a diverse portfolio of events, with a focus on community engagement and fundraising initiatives, ensuring every project enhances the organisation’s mission and reach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for a range of community and fundraising events, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Coordinate all aspects of event marketing projects, including content creation, design, external supplier management, and logistics, to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
- Manage communications with external partners such as printers and creative agencies, ensuring high-quality outputs within cost constraints.
- Collaborate across teams to produce engaging content for social media, newsletters, flyers, and other marketing materials, maintaining brand consistency.
- Source imagery, stories, and other resources to promote events through printed and digital channels, including social media campaigns.
- Oversee event photography, liaising with staff and volunteers, and ensuring necessary consents are obtained.
- Maintain and update the organisation’s website and intranet with the latest event information, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.
- Support delivery of digital communications such as email campaigns, e-newsletters, and targeted outreach to maximise engagement.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams, ensuring collaborative working and project success.
- Act as the primary contact for all marketing needs related to the organisation’s events, overseeing planning, execution, and post-event analysis.
Person Specification:
- Extensive experience managing marketing for events, particularly within the charity or community sector.
- Proven ability to develop strategic marketing concepts across various channels including digital, print, and social media.
- Strong content creation skills, with experience in writing high-quality materials and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools, email campaigns, CMS platforms, and social media strategies.
- Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently under pressure.
- A proactive team player with good communication skills and high personal integrity.
- Willingness to learn about relevant cultural and organisational contexts and adapt accordingly.
- Possession of a driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £32,000 to £36,000
- Location: Hybrid – London
- Contract: Permanent
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, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title – Senior Fundraising Executive
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary – £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience) (including London weighting)
Location - London
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s longest-serving children’s charity, having been established in 1739 as the Foundling Hospital by Captain Thomas Coram. We aim to give children the best possible start in life and have been finding new ways to help them for over 280 years. Today, we are a group of charities and charitable companies and have a strong reputation within the children’s care sector. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. We also have an in-house academic team and we promote best practice to government, local authorities, other children’s organisations and professionals.
About the role
Coram’s Fundraising Team raises over £4 million of voluntary income across the Coram Group. The Individual Giving team has responsibility for supporter care, customer service and administration of individual supporters on our database. Coram has been growing its investment in Individual Giving for a number of years, has a loyal and very generous supporter base and an ambition to see this grow and develop further by embracing new ideas. The team has an exciting future and this role will play a key part in its success.
We are now seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in communicating our work and building our supporter base to join the team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to develop their fundraising and communications skills in both print and digital media.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 27th May 2026
Interview date: W/c 1st June 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.