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Senior Direct Marketing Officer - Acquisition

 

As Senior Direct Marketing Officer, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent agency relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.

Working with internal teams and external suppliers, you will deliver direct marketing activity across a range of channels and media. You will lead paid media campaigns that drive donations and prize-led support, implementing the associated programmes and products. You will also deliver large-scale projects that strengthen the long-term success of campaigns, while delivering exceptional fundraising activity to achieve ambitious income targets.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for line managing the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive who will support the Direct Marketing Acquisition team in achieving their targets.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

· Plan, manage and deliver our Weekly Lottery and Value Exchange campaigns; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand across a range of channels and media.

· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.

· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity, for example through fundraiser monitoring and engagement activities.

· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.

· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.

· Work collaboratively across the charity to deliver and amplify Individual Giving and wider organisational campaigns, maximising impact and income.

· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.

People management

· Management and development of the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive.

· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.

· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.

· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.

· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.

Planning and budgeting

· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.

· Compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.

· Work with Direct Marketing Acquisition Manager (Direct Response) in developing the Acquisition programme and strategy.

· Input to quarterly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.

Finance and reporting

· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.

· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.

· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as attrition and ROI.

· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.

· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Reporting and ability to understand complex data sets

· Understanding of compliance in fundraising.

· Campaign management.

· Briefing and working with external suppliers.

· Direct marketing across a range of media and routes to market.

· Copy writing and proof reading.

· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Good written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.

· Agency management skills.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

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About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Senior Community Fundraiser – Wales
£31,000–£34,000 FTE per annum
28 hours per week (4-day week)
Cardiff-based with hybrid working
18-month contract with potential to become permanent

Breast Cancer Now
At Breast Cancer Now, we’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer. From life-changing research to trusted information and specialist support, we’re working towards a future where everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and lives well. To make this happen, we’re expanding our community presence in Wales.

We’re looking for a Senior Community Fundraiser to help build and grow our work across South Wales, while also playing a key part in our long-standing Asda Tickled Pink partnership, a collaboration that has already raised over £100 million. This is a chance to connect with communities, inspire supporters, and shape a newly re-established role in the region.

About the role
This is an opportunity to help re-establish Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales and build meaningful relationships across local communities. You’ll develop new supporters, steward existing ones, and represent the charity at events and in Asda stores as part of a new engagement pilot.

The role is based in Cardiff with hybrid working. You can work up to two days per week from home, with the remaining time spent in the community, at the Cardiff office, or in external meetings. The contract is for 18 months, with the intention to make it permanent if the pilot progresses as expected.

What you’ll do

• Build and develop relationships with individuals, community groups, clubs, societies and local businesses across South Wales.
• Support Asda Tickled Pink engagement by visiting stores, inspiring colleagues, and helping to grow community fundraising.
• Create tailored stewardship plans that ensure supporters feel valued and motivated.
• Identify new opportunities to increase fundraising income and act on them creatively.
• Represent Breast Cancer Now at events, meetings and community activities.
• Use insight and data to inform planning and understand impact.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising and partnership teams.

About you
We’re looking for someone who is:

• A strong relationship-builder who enjoys meeting new people and making connections.
• Confident and engaging, with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently across a varied region.
• Creative and open to trying new approaches to engage people.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and managing your own time effectively.

Welsh language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

You will need a full driving licence and regular access to a car.

Working at Breast Cancer Now

You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team that is passionate about making an impact. We’ll make sure you have a meaningful induction period at the Cardiff office to get to know colleagues and feel part of the wider Breast Cancer Now community.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 FTE
Contract: 18 month FTC, 28hrs per week (4 days equivalent)
Location: Cardiff Hybrid
Closing date: Friday 20^th March
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, 8% pension. Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Health Plan

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Community Fundraiser working for a leading UK medical research and support charity making life?saving breakthroughs and supporting people affected by cancer across the UK. This is an exciting time to join as the organisation strengthens its community presence in Wales and invests in ambitious income?growth plans.

This is a new role and offers an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser looking to develop their career, take ownership of a regional portfolio, and play a key role in a high?profile national partnership. You’ll enjoy hybrid working, autonomy, and the chance to shape the charity’s local presence across South Wales.

As part of this exciting role, you will develop and grow a portfolio of community supporters across Wales, building new relationships with individuals, groups, clubs and local companies. You will also dedicate around 50% of your time to supporting a large national corporate partnership, working closely with local stores in your region to engage colleagues, increase fundraising activity, and champion the partnership on the ground. No two days will be the same as you travel across the region, inspire supporters, and help grow vital income to support the charity’s mission.

To be successful as the Senior Community Fundraiser you will need:

• Demonstrable community fundraising or relationship?fundraising experience
• Experience of developing new relationships from scratch and achieving income targets
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills

Whilst not essential, the ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2904EI.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Job titleCommunity Fundraiser

Hours37.5 hours per week

Salary£30,389 - 31,515 per annum

ContractPermanent

Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

The role

As a Community Fundraiser, you will be the face of St Richard’s Hospice in the community, you will help our wonderful fundraisers and inspiring new supporters to raise money for the charity, always ensuring they receive the best possible supporter experience. You will be part of the wider Income Generation team, contributing to our shared goals and income targets.

A key part of the role will be to deliver fundraising with strong financial impact: achieving a 3:1 return on investment within two years, ensuring activities are cost-efficient, effective, and sustainable.

Flexibility will be required for evening and weekend working as well as the ability to travel locally to events, meetings or fundraising activities. This role is based at the Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester.

The role will also include;

• Build and nurture relationships with local fundraisers, community groups, schools, faith groups and local organisations.
• Plan and deliver fundraising activities with clear financial targets and measurable impact.
• Represent the hospice at local events, cheque presentations and talks, sharing the difference our supporters make.
• Set, monitor and report on fundraising performance metrics, particularly the goal of delivering a 3:1 return on investment for this role over two years.
• Recruit, train and support volunteer fundraisers and community ambassadors.
• Ensure all fundraising is carried out ethically and in line with regulations.

This post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About you

You will bring;

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or volunteer coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, confidence speaking to community groups and schools
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• A compassionate, people-focused attitude — especially when working with those fundraising in memory of loved ones.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Worcestershire.

Although not compulsory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience within the charity sector, delivering income generating activities, with knowledge and awareness of the fundraising regulations and codes of practice.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;  

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management – keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site café
• Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

Job Reference 4040

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national leading charity to recruit for the Senior Community Fundraiser- Cardiff and the surrounding region in orderto help grow vital income through community partnerships and supporter engagement.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, clubs, and local businesses, inspiring them to raise funds and support an important cause. You’ll also play a key role in an exciting store level engagement pilot with a major national supermarket partnership, working closely with store teams and community champions to increase awareness, engagement, and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of community supporters across your region, including individuals, organisations, and local businesses.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with mid and high value supporters to grow sustainable income.
• Lead local engagement with a flagship national retail partnership pilot, strengthening relationships with store teams and community champions.
• Inspire supporters and partners by communicating the impact of fundraising and encouraging new ways to get involved.
• Represent the organisation at community events, store activations, and supporter meetings.
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities aligned with regional and national strategies.
• Deliver tailored stewardship plans to ensure supporters have an exceptional experience.
• Monitor and report on income, activities, and performance against targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across fundraising teams to maximise opportunities and share best practice.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, relationship focused, and motivated to drive meaningful engagement within local communities.

You’ll bring:

• Proven fundraising experience working with individuals, community groups, and local businesses.
• Experience managing mid or high value supporters and building complex relationships.
• A track record of identifying new opportunities and delivering income growth.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Data awareness and the ability to use insights and KPIs to inform decisions.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across teams and with external partners.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working remotely and managing relationships across a wide region.
• Familiarity with relationship management databases.
• Knowledge of community fundraising best practice and fundraising compliance.
• Welsh language skills would be advantageous.

Salary: £31,000- £34,000 per annum, pro rata

Location: Cardiff, hybrid working, 2 day a week in the office

Contract type: 18 months FTC, part-time, 28hrs a week

Closing date: on rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is an international animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and other vulnerable animals in Romania and beyond. Since 2006, ROLDA has rescued tens of thousands of animals, built shelters, delivered large-scale neutering programmes, supported partner rescuers, and driven education initiatives to address the root causes of animal suffering.

We are now seeking an experienced UK-based fundraiser to help grow individual giving, higher value support and legacy income, while working collaboratively with our colleagues in the US and Australia

This is a hands-on fundraising role focused on developing supporter relationships and growing income from individuals. You will play a key part in strengthening donor journeys, stewarding higher value supporters, promoting legacy giving, and supporting sensitive supporter communications.

You’ll be expected to work towards agreed income targets and contribute to the growth of sustainable UK fundraising, while helping align activity internationally.

This role suits someone who enjoys developing fundraising activity from the ground up, building supporter relationships, and working independently in a small charity environment — and who is genuinely motivated by bringing in income: someone practical, action-oriented, and comfortable turning plans into results.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement

• Develop and deliver individual giving activity, supporting donor acquisition, retention and engagement
• Help design and improve supporter journeys and communications
• Draft compelling donor communications, appeals and fundraising materials

Higher Value Giving & Major Donors

• Support identification, cultivation and stewardship of higher value and major donors
• Build warm, authentic relationships with supporters
• Assist with donor meetings, follow-ups and personalised communications

Legacy Fundraising

• Support and grow ROLDA’s legacy programme
• Help develop legacy messaging and supporter materials
• Respond sensitively to legacy enquiries and supporter questions

Corporate & Community Fundraising

• Support the development of corporate and community fundraising activity in the UK, working collaboratively with other UK team members.
• Help identify and progress potential corporate partnerships, employee fundraising opportunities and community-led initiatives.
•  Provide fundraising support and materials to UK volunteers and supporters running their own events or activities.
• Contribute ideas and practical support to grow these income streams over time

Income Generation & Targets

• · Work towards agreed income targets and fundraising objectives
• · Contribute to fundraising plans and pipeline development
• · Track activity and results, reporting progress regularly

Communications & Representation

• Act as a key point of contact for supporter communications
• Help guide responses to sensitive supporter or public enquiries
• Provide fundraising input into communications and media responses when needed.

​Collaboration

• Work closely with fundraising colleagues in the UK, US and Australia
• Collaborate with leadership on fundraising priorities and strategy
• Share learning and insight across teams

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience in individual giving, including supporter engagement and retention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for donor communications
• Experience working towards income targets
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong organisational and relationship-building skills
• Confidence handling sensitive supporter communications

Desirable:

• Experience with higher value or major donors
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising
• Experience working with international teams or charities.

Personal Qualities

• Highly organised and confident, with the ability to work across multiple teams and build positive relationships to gather information and move things forward.
•  Self-motivated and proactive
• Warm, professional and supporter-focused
• Comfortable working in a small, developing organisation
•  Passionate about animal welfare
•  Practical, resourceful and solutions-oriented

Contract Details

This role is offered on a freelance / consultancy basis (not PAYE employment). Initially 3 days per week, with potential to increase to full-time as fundraising grows.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.

Professional development opportunities: Access to training programmes, workshops, conferences and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.

Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.

Performance-related incentives may be available, linked to agreed objectives and fundraising outcomes.

Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.

Salary: £27,000–£31,000 
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Location: Derby, with up to 2 days/week home working
Benefits: 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), Birthday leave, Smart Health app (online GP & wellbeing support), Life assurance and more. 
Closing date: Wed 18 March 

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer to deliver standout fundraising events and cultivate meaningful partnerships for the YMCA Derbyshire.

Working closely with colleagues in Marketing, Fundraising, and wider YMCA teams, you will lead on flagship events such as Sleep Easy, Golf Day, supporter dinners and community activities, while developing strong relationships with local businesses, donors, schools, churches, and community groups. You will champion supporter engagement, ensuring every fundraiser, donor and partner feels valued, recognised and connected to YMCA Derbyshire’s impact.

You’ll bring exceptional organisational skills, creativity, and the confidence to represent YMCA Derbyshire as an ambassador across the region. This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity within a mission-led organisation that supports young people, families and communities to thrive.

To be successful as the Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer, you will need:

• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating successful fundraising events.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage businesses, donors, and community groups.
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenditure and report on income and ROI.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence presenting to varied audiences.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2885HB.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23^rd March
Benefits: 25 days holiday (bank holidays)  increasing with service,  5% pension & option to switch to salary sacrifice, private healthcare

We are excited to be looking for an Events, Community & Digital Fundraising Manager to join a leading health charity working to prevent cancer through research and education. This is an exciting leadership role at a time of genuine momentum, offering the chance to shape and grow multi?channel fundraising programmes while supporting organisational impact.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead an ambitious programme spanning events, community and digital fundraising. You’ll build on successful running and challenge events, expand community fundraising, and develop innovative digital and virtual campaigns. Working collaboratively with colleagues—particularly the digital team—you’ll deliver data-led, integrated campaigns that inspire supporters and drive income growth. You’ll also manage, coach and support the Events & Community Fundraiser, creating a high-performing and positive environment.

To be successful as the Events, Community & Digital Fundraising Manager you will need:

• Experience across at least two of the following areas: events, community fundraising and digital fundraising
• Strong experience of developing and delivering supporter journeys, digital fundraising activity and multi?channel campaigns
• Proven ability to analyse data, optimise performance, manage budgets and improve ROI

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2900JP.

First Interviews: 31st March and 1st April
Second Interview: W/C 13^th April

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The University of Oxford is searching for a Development Executive (Fundraising) that will raise vital philanthropic support for priority areas of research in the Medical Sciences Division.

• Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
• Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum with possible extension to £51,983 – plus an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).
• Contract: Full Time/Part Time (0.8 FTE minimum), Permanent

Why Medical Sciences?

Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for its outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science.

The extraordinary depth and breadth of medical skills at Oxford is devoted to identifying the causes of disease, improving diagnosis and developing effective treatments and prevention. The Division is particularly interested in the “big” diseases where millions of lives can be saved – cancer, and infectious diseases such as malaria and pandemic preparedness. It also has world-leading research programmes in cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

What this role entails?

The Medical Sciences Divisional development team works collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and across the Development and Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford.

This is a key role within the team and the post holder will have the opportunity to work with donors and academics. Development at Oxford is well established and this role has the scope to work across a number of important and high-profile projects related to the medical sciences.

The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. They will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors able to support projects in the Medical Sciences Division at Oxford, typically in the range of £100,000-£500,000 over time, alongside to supporting the fundraising activity of the Head of Development – Medical Sciences.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven fundraising experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts at the £50,000 level and above
• Ability to identify new donor prospects and engage with potential donors to successfully acquire new gifts
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fund-raising goals
• Ability to establish credibility, confidence and robust relationships with existing and prospective donors, and key stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An interest in the medical sciences
• An interest in higher education and ideally an understanding of the University of Oxford, and its goals in teaching and research

If you have experience in major gift fundraising, have excellent inter-personal skills, and are passionate about playing a role in enabling life-changing research then we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Membership to CASE
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
• Training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18 March 2026.

Interviews will take place on 26/27 March 2026, and will be held in person.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

About You. 

You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals – approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities. 

Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos.Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with.

You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county.

We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required. 

About the Role.  

We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners.

 
Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations.Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts). 

With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events.

As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance.You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines. 

A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required. 

About Us. 

“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.” 

A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members. 

The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration. 

In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre. 

We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. 

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website.Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

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Closing Date:  9am on Monday 30th March 2026 

Interviews: 1st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period 
2nd stage -Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026

Job title: Senior Development Manager

Contract type: 1-year contract, 3-days per week (21hrs per week, standard office hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Work outside these hours is required on occasions. Flexible working subject to agreement).

Start date: April 2026

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum 

Holiday: 25 days + Public Holidays pro rata

Pension: Generous workplace pension scheme

Location: London, Somerset House 

Reporting to: Director

Travel: Occasional travel to projects and events may be required.

Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora’s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment.

Art Explora’s mission is to tackle the social, economic and geographic barriers that prevent many people from having the opportunity to take part in the arts.

The role 

Art Explora UK is a small but entrepreneurial arts charity looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our dynamic team and help us implement a new fundraising strategy, and achieve our ambitious and exciting targets at a time of growth and opportunity.

This is a flexible part-time role for someone who is happy working independently, while liaising closely with the Director, Programme Heads and Trustees. On-boarding and hand-over will be with the current Fundraising Consultant. The Senior Development Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage funders and prospects, working across public sector, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.  A particular focus will be on securing support for two high-profile, flagship programmes: Time Odyssey and the Mobile Museum, however there is significant potential to expand this scope of work.

The Senior Development Manager will be someone who thinks creatively, seizes opportunity and, with excellent inter-personal skills, brings experience, energy and drive to attract donors and prospects to the Charity’s exciting mission to innovate forms of engagement and increase access to arts and culture.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver against a 6-figure fundraising target, taking responsibility for a cohort of prospects, with a focus on trusts, foundations, public sector and corporate partners.

• Write compelling proposals/applications and reports for trusts and foundations, to engage supporters and demonstrate the impact of our work.

• Collaborate with colleagues, in particular the Director and Programme Heads, to source programme information, schedule meetings/calls with prospects, writing excellent briefing notes in advance.

• Adhere to best practice in prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and ensure the due diligence policies in place are followed.

• Deliver the highest level of donor care through excellent communication skills: building rapport with prospects and donors, and ensuring correspondence is appropriate and consistent.

• Set up and deliver cultivation events for prospects and donors that highlight the work of Art Explora and associated opportunities to support.

• Work closely with press/marketing to ensure messaging and brand identity is aligned.

Key outcomes

• Achieve fundraising target

• Expand and progress the existing pipeline of prospects and donors

• Demonstrate highest level of prospect/donor interaction and relations – actions that result in an engaged and informed donor pool

• Produce excellent and regular donor communications, both written and in-person.

• Submit in a timely fashion proposals and reports.

• Deliver excellent development events as required, within budget.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 4+ years’ experience in donor-facing fundraising, with a focus on the arts/education sector. 

• Highly organised with the ability to work at pace and manage a number of projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrable experience of working to and meeting challenging fundraising targets; proven ability to secure six-figures awards.

• Experience of independently managing a designated group of donors and prospects and moving those relationships forward to successful outcomes.

• An understanding of and commitment to excellent stewardship and donor care

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a developed ability to influence and inspire donors and prospects around a given cause or project.

• Confidence to drive forward relationships with donors and prospects, meeting independently and presenting proposals face-to-face and in writing.

• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and travel to various locations as required.

• A passion for the arts and an understanding of the arts education landscape.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, please feel free to enquire and learn more.

Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 12  April 2026.

The interviews will be the week commencing 20 April.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity.

For any queries regarding eligibility or the job specification please contact Art Explora. 

We are looking for a skilled and energetic Fundraiser to lead revenue generation at this outstanding, award-winning, international charity. Working alongside the Director, there is exceptional scope for securing the support of high net-worth individuals, regular givers and Trusts and Foundations. This is a new post and you will have an important role in shaping the future of HYT.

Please see attached the full job description below.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington with some flexibility for remote working

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Annual salary

E1 £39,224.42 to E3 £46,068.16

Last day to apply

29/03/2026

The Community Fundraising Manager is responsible for leading and growing the hospice’s community income portfolio, driving sustainable voluntary income through grassroots engagement, volunteer mobilisation and campaign development.

The post holder will hold accountability for income generated through all community fundraising activity, alongside key community campaigns such as Rudolph Run, Bunny Hop and Coffee Morning.

They will develop and implement a community growth strategy that expands geographic reach, strengthens supporter stewardship and builds a structured volunteer programme to extend capacity and deepen local engagement.

The Community Fundraising Manager will lead high value community supporter relationships, provide operational oversight of campaign delivery and line manage the Community Fundraiser to ensure achievement of income targets and excellent supporter experience.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Experience of leading and developing community fundraising activity.

·Proven track record of achieving income targets.

·Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets.

·Experience of building and stewarding supporter relationships.

·Experience of line management and performance development.

·Experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns.

·Strong understanding of data, reporting and income forecasting.

Desirable

·Experience of developing volunteer ambassador or volunteer led programmes.

·Experience of working within a hospice or charity environment.

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Strong leadership and coaching skills.

·Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

·Commercial awareness and ability to analyse income performance.

·Ability to prioritise and manage multiple campaigns.

·Effective diary management and organisational skills.

·Confident communicator and presenter.

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Collaborative

·Resilient

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

As a Fundraising coordinator at Be Free Young Carers, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth. You will be responsible for developing creative fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors and local partners, and organising engaging events to generate vital support for young carers. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Community fundraising

o Develop and implement a community fundraising strategy.

o Recruit, support, and retain community fundraisers and volunteers.

o Build partnerships with local schools, clubs, faith groups, and businesses.

o Manage fundraising campaigns and community events.

· Individual giving

o Develop and implement the individual giving strategy (including regular giving, cash appeals, and digital fundraising).

o Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns (email, direct mail, social media, SMS, PPC).

o Oversee donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation programmes.

· Data Management & Reporting

o Enter, track, and reconcile donations and pledges

o Generate reports on fundraising performance, donor activity, and campaign outcomes

o Ensure compliance with data privacy and gift-processing standards

· Administrative & Team Support

o Provide administrative support to the development team as needed

o Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and internal coordination

o Collaborate with communications, finance, and program staff to support fundraising goals

Person Specification

· Experience with fundraising for charity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and inspire people.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage schedules, records, and tasks.
• Adaptability, as charity roles can be varied and require managing a wide range of duties.
• A commitment to the charity's cause is often a key requirement.

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive but indicative. Responsibilities may very from time to time, depending on the needs of the organization.