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We have big ambition, and our organisation strategy reflects this. As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will provide exceptional stewardship to those trusts with whom we have existing relationships, whilst researching and cultivating new prospects to maximise income, value, and influence for The Children’s Trust. This role will be key in enabling us to strengthen long term financial sustainability, through multi-year funding relationships and to drive restricted and unrestricted income to realise the strategy for 2030.
Skills and Responsibilities
To develop relationships to secure gifts and grants from Corporate Foundations, Trusts and statutory grant makers to achieve income targets. Responsibilities include:
Prospect Research:
- Identify and develop a pipeline of opportunities from grant-giving trusts and foundations.
- Use internal database, online resources, desk research, and contact mapping to identify new funder opportunities.
- Review trusts’ and foundations’ funding criteria to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Develop a thorough understanding of our work and future developments to identify new funding opportunities.
Submitting grant applications:
- Create compelling and persuasive funding appeals.
- Complete grant application forms and follow application processes as required.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the wider charity to articulate our work and build strong funding propositions.
Leadership & Relationship Management:
- Lead and manage the Trusts and Philanthropy Executive by developing skills, conducting appraisals and overseeing ongoing development.
- Lead & steward a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations, and cultivate new potential donors, ensuring their support is recognised and celebrated.
- Ensure funders are thanked promptly and that grant terms and conditions are applied.
- Provide progress reports and manage all formal reporting requirements on time.
- Build relationships in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings to secure long-term commitment.
- Identify opportunities for funders to meet key staff and attend events and site visits that strengthen their relationship with the charity.
- Implement the High Value Donor Stewardship Plan.
- Take a proactive role in developing assets such as appeals and cultivation events.
- Work with colleagues across the charity to monitor and evaluate funded projects, producing reports that demonstrate impact.
Administration and Reporting:
- Manage trust prospects and donors on the CRM database, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with fundraising regulations.
- Budget management, cost control forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets.
- Use the CRM database to manage task “actions”, prioritise and evaluate opportunities, and record funder interactions.
- Manage and develop a portfolio of high value relationships.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure grant applications are coordinated across the organisation.
Terms and Conditions
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To apply, scroll down this page and click ‘apply now’. For more information and a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click here
Interview date: 1st stage w/c 6th April and 2nd stage w/c 20 April
Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more… read more below
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Lead
What is the opportunity
Balance is seeking a persuasive and values based role model to work with its leadership team and operational managers to build the volunteer offer across the charity and its services. This is a part time post based on 25 hours per week based at our offices in Kingston with additional flexibility for home working.
About your values and strengths
You are someone who strengths and values will align with the following attributes:
- Shows independence and can think on their feet to bring new ideas to the table
- See’s volunteers as valued contributors to support the visibility and inclusion of with learning disabilities in our communities.
- Is collegiate and outward facing in their working style.
- Sees problems as opportunities particularly in building you own knowledge and that of others you work with
What you can expect from us
A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do. A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships That supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.
You can also expect
A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity. Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme. Generous annual leave allowance of up to 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday. Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card Access to the charity's employee assistance programme. Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.
To Apply
Please follow the link to our recruitment site and ensure that you submit both a current CV and supporting statement that addresses the strengths and values set out in the person specification.
We are an inclusive employer
This charity employs and welcomes applications from backgrounds and communities that are widely representative of the SW London communities in which it works.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Closing Date: 19th March 2026
Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?
Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.
We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.
About the Role
- This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:
- Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
- Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
- Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.
Who We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
- A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
- Leadership of a team delivering frontline support
- Previous experience managing operational budgets
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
- A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos
Desirable experience includes:
- Managing accommodation-based services
- Existing Church partnerships across Surrey
Occupational requirement:
- This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings.
What We Offer
- Salary of £40,000 – £41,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
- Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
- A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture
For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Recruitment Timeline
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
- Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026
- First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026
- Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Public Fundraising Manager in order to raise the charity profile, expanding their grassroots support base, and delivering exceptional standards of donor care. Working in close partnership with Marketing team, you will lead on challenge events and community fundraising, individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising,
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver short, medium and long-term public fundraising plans and budgets, monitoring income and expenditure.
- Oversee the creation and evolution of fundraising products and propositions to ensure strong ROI and audience resonance.
- Champion public fundraising within integrated campaigns, maximising predictable, unrestricted income through regular giving, in memory and legacy programmes.
- Lead individual giving activity, including online appeals, Christmas appeal and auction, with a strong focus on stewardship and retention.
- Plan and deliver an annual cycle of supporter communications, including appeals, newsletters and impact reporting.
- Optimise third party and online fundraising channels (including Facebook and Instagram).
- Lead the legacy programme, embedding gifts in wills messaging across the organisation.
- Support families to fundraise with care, professionalism and sensitivity.
- Grow income from grassroots and community organisations (schools, faith groups, golf clubs and more), focusing on £1k–£5k opportunities.
- Manage and develop the challenge events portfolio (e.g. Hackney Half, London Landmarks, Royal Parks, London Marathon), ensuring excellent participant stewardship and maximum income.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering short, medium and long-term fundraising plans and budgets.
- Experience in at least one key public fundraising area (individual giving, challenge events, community fundraising, legacy or in memory).
- Strong relationship building skills with high emotional intelligence.
- A creative, growth oriented and commercially minded approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including crafting compelling impact stories.
- CRM experience (e.g. Donorfy or similar).
- Line management experience (formal or informal).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management within a dynamic environment.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office
Contract type: permanent, full- time,
Closing date: Friday 20th March at 9am
Interview: 1st round 24th March via Teams
2nd round w/c 30th March
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.
Action for Conservation is a UK grassroots charity using innovative approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. In 2019, we launched our flagship Penpont Project on a 2,000-acre estate in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Wales. The Penpont Project is the largest intergenerational nature restoration project of its kind in the world, aiming to demonstrate how youth leadership and ambition can advance nature’s recovery at a time of acute ecological crisis.
We are currently looking for a Community Tree Nursery Coordinator to join the Penpont Project and run our Community Tree Nursery, growing trees from native tree species, including trees of conservation and heritage value, through collaborative learning and community-building activities. The focus of the role is as much on intergenerational learning and community engagement as it is on the processes of tree rearing and producing trees for planting out across the landscape. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with good knowledge of tree planting, growth and care, and a passion for working with young people and communities. Please be aware that this is a physically active role, and you should be willing to work outdoors most of the time.
Applications close on Sunday, 22 March at midnight.
Key terms
Start date: mid/late April 2026 or sooner, if possible
Contract type: Part-time, fixed-term until 31 December 2027, with possibility to extend subject to funding
Starting salary: £29,105 - £30,344 FTE (pro-rata) depending on experience
Hours of work: 14-21 hours / 2-3 days per week to be agreed with the successful candidate. This role requires evening and weekend work, with the possibility of supporting overnight visits. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for overtime worked.
Location: Penpont, Brecon (we offer hybrid working whenever possible)
What you will do
- Look after the day-to-day running and maintenance of the Tree Nursery together with our partners.
- Grow native tree species to use as stock for tree planting at Penpont, with types and quantities of trees to be determined based on project needs and what we can hope to achieve through volunteer action and educational events.
- Engage young people and the local community around Penpont with the Tree Nursery through a variety of events and activities, supporting them to grow their skills, knowledge and confidence related to trees, and ensure there is a solid volunteer base to support the nursery’s operation.
- Be responsible for the general coordination of Tree Nursery events and manage all relevant administration and logistics.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities as relevant to your role to understand the impact of our work and facilitate learnings.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working with young people, ideally aged 12-18 and community volunteers and proven ability to engage, motivate and support people from diverse backgrounds and age groups
- Good horticultural knowledge, from selecting seeds to growing and nurturing tree stock, including traditional growing techniques; knowledge related to woodlands and forest ecosystems is desirable
- Experience of organising and running events and activities from start to finish, including liaising with stakeholders, managing logistics, health and safety and safeguarding
- Proven ability to facilitate stimulating, interactive and inclusive youth/community group sessions, especially practical activities in an outdoor setting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, partners, young people and other stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- A proactive and self-reliant approach to work, ability to work independently, problem-solve and take initiative to achieve results
- Good IT skills, including using Google Workspace applications (e.g. Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.) or similar
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role as well as willingness to work outdoors in all seasons/weathers and to work outside of usual office hours
- Fluency in Welsh is desirable
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a dynamic, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Some of the benefits we offer include:
- A 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off, or a proportionate amount of time off for part-time staff
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 30 days
- Up to 5 days of professional development leave and up to 2 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 4% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- A robust training package and a bespoke professional development plan
Please read the Recruitment Pack for this role for full details, including the complete job description and guidance on the application process.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please get in touch.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. We strongly encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
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Amdanon ni
Elusen llawr gwlad yng ngwledydd Prydain yw Gweithredu dros Gadwraeth, sy’n defnyddio dulliau arloesol i ysbrydoli ac i rymuso pobl ifanc o gefndiroedd amrywiol, rhwng 12 a 24 oed, i fod y genhedlaeth nesaf o arweinwyr amgylcheddol.
Ynglŷn â’r swydd
Dyma gyfle cyffrous i rywun sydd â gwybodaeth arddwriaethol ac angerdd am weithio gyda phobl ifanc a chymunedau i ymuno â’n prosiect blaenllaw ar adfer byd natur ym Mhenpont, a chyfrannu at ddatblygiad a llwyddiant ein Meithrinfa Goed Gymunedol newydd, gan wella’r canlyniadau i bobl ifanc a’r amgylchedd.
Yn y swydd hon, byddwch yn ymgymryd â rôl bwysig yn cyd-reoli Meithrinfa Goed Penpont, gan helpu i'w sefydlu fel canolfan fywiog ar gyfer byd natur a chysylltiad cymdeithasol yn y gymuned leol, ac fel ffynhonnell coed o ansawdd uchel o rywogaethau coed brodorol, gan gynnwys coed o werth treftadol a chadwrol, ar gyfer Prosiect Penpont.
Swydd: Cydlynydd Meithrinfa Goed Gymunedol Penpont
Dyddiad cychwyn: canol/diwedd mis Ebrill 2026 neu'n gynt, os yn bosibl
Math o gontract: Rhan-amser, tymor penodol tan 31 Rhagfyr 2027, gyda'r posibilrwydd o ymestyn yn amodol ar gyllid
Cyfnod prawf: Tri mis
Cyflog cychwynnol: £29,105 - £30,344 CALl (pro rata) yn dibynnu ar brofiad
Oriau gwaith: 14-21 awr / 2-3 diwrnod yr wythnos i'w gytuno gyda'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus. Mae'r swydd hon yn gofyn am waith gyda'r nos ac ar benwythnosau, gyda phosibilrwydd o gefnogi ymweliadau dros nos. Gellir cymryd amser o’r gwaith yn lle tâl (TOIL) am weithio goramser.
Lleoliad: Penpont, Aberhonddu
Teithio: Teithio achlysurol yn yr ardal leol ac yn genedlaethol ar gyfer digwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd
Cyfrifoldebau allweddol
- Rhannu cyfrifoldeb am redeg a chynnal y Feithrinfa Goed o ddydd i ddydd ar y cyd â'n partneriaid.
- Tyfu rhywogaethau coed brodorol i'w defnyddio fel stoc ar gyfer plannu coed ym Mhenpont, gyda mathau a meintiau'r coed i'w pennu ar y cyd â Rheolwr Prosiect Penpont a’r Arweinydd Technegol, yn seiliedig ar anghenion y prosiect a'r hyn y gallwn obeithio ei gyflawni trwy weithredu gwirfoddol a digwyddiadau addysgol.
- Dod â phobl ifanc a'r gymuned leol yn rhan o waith Penpont gyda'r Feithrinfa Goed drwy amrywiaeth o ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau, gan eu cefnogi i ddatblygu eu sgiliau, eu gwybodaeth a'u hyder o ran coed, a sicrhau bod sylfaen gadarn o wirfoddolwyr i gefnogi gweithrediad y feithrinfa.
- Bod yn gyfrifol am y gwaith cyffredinol o gydlynu digwyddiadau’r Feithrinfa Goed a rheoli'r holl waith gweinyddol a logisteg perthnasol.
- Cefnogi gweithgareddau monitro, gwerthuso a dysgu ym Mhenpont yn ôl yr angen i'ch swydd er mwyn deall effaith y prosiect a dysgu gwersi.
Pam gweithio gyda ni?
Ymhlith manteision gweithio yn Gweithredu dros Gadwraeth mae:
- 9 diwrnod gwaith bob pythefnos, gyda phob yn ail ddydd Gwener i ffwrdd, neu swm cymesur o amser i ffwrdd i staff rhan-amser
- 25 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol ynghyd â gwyliau cyhoeddus, yn ogystal ag un diwrnod ychwanegol am bob blwyddyn a wasanaethir hyd at uchafswm o 30 diwrnod
- Hyd at 5 diwrnod o absenoldeb ar gyfer datblygiad proffesiynol a hyd at 2 ddiwrnod â thâl i wirfoddoli bob blwyddyn
- Pensiwn gweithle gyda chyfraniadau cyflogwr o 4%
- Mynediad at weithio hyblyg i'ch helpu i gynnal cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith
- Diwrnodau i ffwrdd rheolaidd yn yr awyr agored gyda’r tîm a’r sefydliad
- Pecyn hyfforddi cadarn a chynllun datblygu pwrpasol, wedi'u cyd-ddatblygu gyda'ch rheolwr llinell, i gefnogi eich cynnydd a'ch amcanion gyrfa
Ein hymrwymiad i amrywiaeth
Mae amrywiaeth yn un o'n gwerthoedd craidd fel sefydliad ac rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo i greu amgylchedd gwaith cynhwysol lle mae amrywiaeth yn cael ei gwerthfawrogi a lle mae cyfle cyfartal. Rydyn ni hefyd yn cydnabod bod yr argyfwng hinsawdd ac ecolegol yn effeithio'n anghymesur ar gymunedau lleiafrifol a/neu sydd wedi’u hymyleiddio – ond mae'r lleisiau hyn wedi'u tangynrychioli'n sylweddol yn y sector.
Ar hyn o bryd, y sector amgylcheddol yw'r sector lleiaf amrywiol ond un yn y Deyrnas Unedig, gyda dim ond 4.8% o weithwyr o gefndiroedd ethnig leiafrifol. Os yw'r mudiad amgylcheddol am lwyddo i greu dyfodol mwy gwyrdd sy'n cefnogi’r gymdeithas gyfan, mae angen lleisiau amrywiol wrth wraidd ein rhaglenni. Rydyn ni felly’n annog pobl o ddemograffeg sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol ar hyn o bryd yn y mudiad amgylcheddol i ymgeisio.
Cynlluniau Cyfweliad Gwarantedig
Rydyn ni’n annog ceisiadau yn arbennig gan bobl o gefndiroedd ethnig leiafrifol neu sy'n byw ag anabledd neu gyflyrau iechyd hirdymor. Byddwn yn cynnig cyfweliad i unrhyw ymgeiswyr o gefndiroedd ethnig leiafrifol neu sy'n byw gydag anabledd sy'n dewis ymuno â'n Cynllun Cyfweliad Gwarantedig wrth wneud cais ac sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer gwneud cais yw nos Sul 22 Mawrth 2026 am hanner nos.
Os hoffech ragor o wybodaeth, cymorth gyda gofynion hygyrchedd, fel addasiad i'r broses ymgeisio neu gyfweld, neu sgwrs anffurfiol, cysylltwch â ni drwy e-bost.
Building the next generation of nature conservationists


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As a Fundraising Co-ordinator 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
· Fundraising & Campaign Support
o Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, appeals, and special initiatives
o Support grant-related activities, including tracking deadlines and assisting with proposal submissions
o Help develop fundraising materials such as appeal letters, email campaigns, and donor updates
· Donor Relations & Stewardship
o Maintain accurate donor records in the organization’s CRM or donor database
o Prepare donor acknowledgements, receipts, and thank-you letters in a timely manner
o Assist with donor stewardship activities, including recognition efforts and impact reporting
· Event Coordination
o Support the planning and execution of fundraising events (in-person and virtual)
o Coordinate logistics such as registrations, invitations, materials, vendors, and follow-up
o Track event budgets, attendance, and fundraising results
· 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager to sustain and grow our income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys translating complex work into compelling funding propositions and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead on our trusts and foundations pipeline, manage key corporate partners, write high-quality funding applications and support the development of our stewardship and wider fundraising strategies.
This is initially a 6 month contract, with the aim of becoming permanent subject to funding. As Jangala is a growing organisation, you will also help shape fundraising tools/processes and there is potential for this role to evolve according to your skills, interests and development goals over time.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity working to bridge the digital divide by providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people by 2030. Since 2015, we have directly connected over 140,000 people across 38 countries through innovative connectivity solutions and partnerships with more than 300 organisations, including UN agencies, government bodies and grassroots charities.
Our products, including Big Box and Get Box, deliver reliable Wi-Fi in challenging environments, from refugee camps to community hubs and digitally excluded households across the UK. Our annual income is currently around £1m, including five and six figure trust and foundation grants, six figure corporate partnerships and government funding.
Details of the role
Key responsibilities will include:
Trusts & Foundations
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Leading a pipeline of UK and global trusts and foundations and other grantmakers, including researching and cultivating new opportunities, developing proposals, coordinating internal inputs and submitting high-quality bids
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Managing relationships with our current funders, with a focus on stewardship, reporting and renewals, ensuring accurate, timely and engaging updates on progress and impact
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Working with Head of Fundraising to review our current pipeline, refine our trusts and foundations strategy and identify our approach for priority opportunities, including National Lottery
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Developing and implementing a clear stewardship strategy for trusts and foundation funders
Corporate Partnerships
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Account managing key corporate partners to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities to deepen engagement over time
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Leading on partnership planning, relationship management, partnership storytelling, impact reporting and, where relevant, corporate volunteering activities
Fundraising Strategy & Support
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Working with programme and technology teams to develop a strong understanding of Jangala’s work and translate this into compelling fundraising narratives
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Supporting the Head of Fundraising with pipeline management, forecasting and fundraising planning
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Maintaining accurate records in Jangala’s CRM and funder tracking systems
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Contributing to the development of fundraising materials, case studies and impact content
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Representing Jangala at external meetings or events to raise our profile and expand our network
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Inputting into Jangala’s evolving fundraising strategy and income diversification
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Keeping aware of trends and innovations in the wider fundraising sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore
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As our fundraising portfolio evolves, potential to take on more varied responsibilities, such as gaming fundraising or corporate new business, or lead a single income stream
The person we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who is confident writing funding applications and managing relationships, and who is motivated by Jangala’s mission and values. You do not need to meet every criterion below to apply. If you are excited by the role and believe you could add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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A strong track record in trusts and foundations fundraising, including prospect research, bid writing, stewardship and reporting
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Experience strategically growing funder relationships over time and identifying new income opportunities
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Excellent written communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and well-structured funding applications and reports
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Ability to understand complex programmes or technical work and translate it into compelling funding proposals
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
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Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams and representing the organisation externally
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Knowledge of grantmaking trends, with a proactive and reflective approach to improving fundraising practice
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Commitment to Jangala’s mission and values
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience managing corporate partners
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Understanding of digital exclusion in the UK or globally and/or experience of working with digital inclusion or tech for good organisations
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Experience writing impactful partnership/fundraising communications for channels such as LinkedIn, social media, internal comms or blogs
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Experience of or interest in gaming fundraising
Important details
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Gender inclusive office facilities
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.
The salary range for this role is £35,000-£40,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning.
To do this, we work with a network of youth organisations delivering youth work and outdoor learning youth work across the UK, as well as national, regional and specialist infrastructure bodies that collectively strengthen the impact and sustainability of the sector.
Together, this network forms a connected system focused on one shared aim: widening the reach and deepening the impact of youth work and outdoor learning.
As our Network Manager, you will live and breathe our network, developing a deep understanding of the makeup, needs and priorities of network members to lead effective engagement and establish a high quality experience. You’ll drive a number of projects and steward relationships as part of our evolving offer, focusing on listening, moving from a transactional to a relational approach to supporting and learning from our network, equipping leaders with the skills, networks, and confidence to deliver exceptional support to young people.
You’ll support the Head of Network Development and the Senior Leadership Team to evolve UKY’s network offer as part of our new strategy. You will be a key advocate for the sector, ensuring our network remains responsive, resilient, and well equipped to meet emerging opportunities and challenges.
The role requires deep understanding and experience of the youth sector, the ability to confidently build relationships with leaders of practice and organisations, as well as a highly organised, and proactive individual with strong project management and excellent stakeholder management skills.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning. We support a network of thousands of youth organisations across the UK to improve young lives every day. At the same time, we are transforming the policies, investment, and ideas needed to future-proof youth work and outdoor learning for generations to com e:
• We back youth work leaders with the evidence, connections, and investment they need to thrive.
• We keep youth work effective with research, large-scale pilot programmes, and professional development initiatives.
• And we work with young changemakers to inspire lasting change in the attitudes of the public and funders.
Key responsibilities
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Relationship Building, Network Onboarding and Partnerships
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Network Engagement, Experience and Capacity Building
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Planning, Budget and Resource Management
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Leadership and Management
Experience we're after
• Experience delivering youth work practice with young people.
• Understanding of youth policy, workforce challenges, and sector-wide trends including the changing aspirations and needs of young people and the impact of youth work in supporting these.
• Knowledge of youth sector infrastructure organisations and their roles at national, regional, and local levels.
• Strong programme and project management expertise, including a demonstrable track record of successfully leading and managing large-scale or complex programmes and projects in a previous role.
• Excellent relational and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience building and maintaining relationships across diverse organisations.
• Proven experience in network development, membership engagement, or partnership management within the charity, youth, or community sector.
• Experience in workforce development, training, or skills enhancement within a sector-focused setting.
• Excellent line management skills, with experience developing staff and effectively managing performance.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in a variety of settings.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 7th April 2026 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: 13th and 14th April
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
To provide, manage and co-ordinate support for people that is based on their individual needs, desires and aspirations. To be responsible for the day to day organisation and effective running of services in compliance with the wishes of the individuals the Tower Project supports to live independently, the contractual obligations to the purchasing agencies, and legislative, statutory and organisation requirements.
To provide support to people in a way that is respectful, promotes independence and enables the individuals you support to realise their own potential. Effective delegation of duties to deputy service manager, team leaders, registered nurses, senior support workers and support workers as applicable. To promote good practice at all times, act as an effective and positive role model.
To support individuals in accessing the community, in their own homes or in any setting their needs and choices may require. Service managers may work alone with the people they support or as part of a team. Service managers may provide support to individuals with a variety of different specialist needs and conditions which may include learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, nursing needs, mental health conditions, neurological impairments, psychiatric and clinical needs, complex behaviours and other needs.
Service managers may provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service. Supported Living Service Manager Job Description and Person Specification September 2021
Main Duties
1. Assessing, planning and implementing, in partnership with the individuals you support, programmes of support and/or care that meet their general needs and maximise their independence, presence and participation within the community and to ensure the quality of service delivery.
2. Working with individuals (current and prospective people the Tower Project may support), families, advocates and other professional colleagues as required in order to facilitate good communication and decision making so that the service provided is coordinated and applicable.
3. Working closely with Operations Managers and Referral and Assessment Managers, in addition to external professionals, to assess new individuals and deliver and assist in presentations etc for service development and expansion.
4. Working with individuals (current and prospective), families, advocates and other professional colleagues as required in order to support individuals to maintain their personal finances, benefit entitlements, and tenancy agreements and to therefore gain financial security and long term housing.
5. Ensuring the continued financial viability of each service, closely monitoring budgets, contracts, care hours, auditing as necessary, and addressing any shortfalls at the earliest opportunity.
6. Being responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training and day to day management of staff so that the service can consistently provide the proper staffing levels, attitudes, and skills to support the individuals.
7. Ensuring the allocation of staff duties is clearly and adequately defined and communicated to all staff through the appropriate channels, to ensure that all staff members understand their own and others’ roles and responsibilities.
8. Ensuring that each service remains within its allocated budget; monitoring expenditure on an ongoing basis and taking corrective action as appropriate.
9. Ensuring that all paperwork and returns required by the organisation and support purchasers are completed accurately and on time so that the service can meet its procedural and contractual obligations in terms of data collection and monitoring.
10. Attending provider forums, conferences and seminars as required by the Tower Project, and maintaining an up to date, in depth knowledge of the development of the sector. Supported Living Service Manager Job Description and Person Specification September 2021
11. Identifying and reporting risks, and if required taking necessary precautions to ensure health and safety for the individuals the Tower Project supports and visitors as specified within service contracts from housing partners and/or purchasing agencies.
12. Maintaining and developing specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practice by attending mandatory training and relevant professional development in order to continuously improve knowledge and skills.
13. Building and maintaining an excellent service reputation in the area, with purchasers and local authorities, and the community, ensuring high quality support provision and community presence at all times.
14. Co-ordinating and monitoring all mandatory training requirements, nominating and liaising with appropriate bodies as applicable in order to ensure that training is up to date and all staff members receive the appropriate training.
15. Complying with the Tower Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy so as to ensure that no person is disadvantaged on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which may include, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.
16. Being responsible for ensuring that all staff are familiar with and are actively implementing company policies and procedures, including fire procedures.
17. Providing the Operations Manager/Director with reports on aspects of the services as directed, including undertaking regular audits of each service in your portfolio.
18. Carrying out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety legislation.
19. Managing rotas to ensure that all services have appropriate staff cover at all times, and that statutory and contractual obligations are met, if necessary working shifts on a staffing rota including weekdays, weekends, split shifts, wake nights, sleep-in, wake night duty and bank holidays as required, and working at multiple sites as necessary.
20. Planning, managing and covering special events such as service user holidays, liaising with family, advocate, social services etc as necessary.
21. Undertaking on call duties as required and managing on call rota for Team Leaders / Deputy Service Managers / Registered Nurses when you are not on call.
22. You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any other of the company's establishments.
Full Time ( 40 hrs per week)
Inclusive of 3 Sleep - Ins
Please Note:
You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you at any other sites or premises, locations in the community and in the homes of people we support as the Tower Project may reasonably require on an occasional or frequent basis to meet the needs of service provision as required by The Tower Project.
This is a description of the job as it is at present. The Tower Project may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as then being performed. It is the company's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, following consultation.
The key aims of the The Tower Project are to enable and empower people with disabilities to develop opportunities, and have a voice in the community



Interim Marketing Manager 6 Months FTC £44-£46k pr + Benefits - Remote with some national travel to start ASAP
- Location: Remote (with some national travel to Central and Northern England
- Salary £44-46k + Benefits
- 6 months FTC until 30th of September
- Start: ASAP
- Interviews: Week commencing the 23rd of March
We're expanding our national partnerships team and looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and data-driven Marketing Manager to help us inspire teachers and leaders across the country to join our programmes. If you're excited by meaningful work, love owning end-to-end campaigns, and have B2B and B2C Marketing Experience with excellent digital marketing skills, then please do apply.
As our Interim Marketing Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving national recruitment across all our programmes. You will:
- Lead the delivery of inspiring, effective recruitment marketing campaigns across digital, print, and in-person channels
- Work closely with our external digital agency to deliver high-performing digital activity
- Create marketing toolkits that empower regional staff and school partners
- Collaborate with programme teams to highlight programme USPs and ensure campaigns reflect real participant experiences.
- Champion and maintain brand voice, tone, and visual identity
- Support and coordinate events that drive programme recruitment
- Work alongside our Communications, PR & Policy, and Events teams to deliver a unified brand experience.
- Manage the marketing budget to ensure value for money and demonstrable impact
- This role offers real ownership, creativity, and the chance to make a national difference.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: -
- Experience delivering national recruitment campaigns
- Strong digital marketing capability, including social media, PPC, Google Ads
- Confidence in analysing data and using insights to optimise campaigns
- Experience with CRM and marketing automation
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and work cross-functionally
- Deep understanding of the education sector
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience in start-up or process-building environments
- Experience working remotely across distributed teams
- B2B and B2C marketing experience
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do get in contact for more information. Please do apply ASAP as will review and submit suitable candidates before the closing date.
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We are looking for someone with at least 2 years experience of communications and marketing, who is comfortable managing multiple timelines and responsibilities with a keen eye for detail and passion for LGBTQ+ communities to join us as Marketing Coordinator.
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a sober, intersectional, intergenerational, community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and supported, can build connections, and flourish. Our vision is for a more connected, belonging and thriving LGBTQ+ community in London.
Overview of the role
Event marketing
A key responsibility of the Marketing Coordinator will be to promote our programme of community-led events at the Centre – an exciting mix of meetups and socials, wellbeing sessions, healthcare drop-ins, arts and crafts, sports classes and a wide range of workshops.
It will be the responsibility of the Marketing Coordinator to work closely with our Events and Outreach Lead and event facilitators to ensure all events are marketed appropriately, ensuring accuracy and maximum visibility.
Community customer service
As a community centre, we work very closely with multiple LGBTQ+ communities and individuals, operating as a key resource and signposting hub for the community. As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing our digital enquiries both on email and social media.
Digital content and social media
As the Marketing Coordinator you will be responsible for the management of all event marketing, including on social media and Eventbrite, creating our weekly newsletter and designing social media assets and content to advertise events.
Alongside this you will manage event queries from the community and work closely with our Events and Outreach Lead on ticketing and scheduling.
As we continue to evolve, we’re looking into the future of the Centre and how we can reach even more LGBTQ+ people across London. Therefore, this is a crucial role to market the Centre – so people know we’re here! – and to tell the stories of the community who use the space.
Key responsibilities and duties
Event marketing
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Creating and updating event pages via Eventbrite
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Communication with event facilitators about marketing for their events
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Collaborating with event facilitators to create marketing materials (i.e IG Reels) to promote events
Community customer service
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Managing our public email inbox and responding to queries from the community
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Responding to queries from the community via DM’s and comments
Social media management
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Scheduling and posting content on our main social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
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Keeping up-to-date with new changes to social media channels and trends to inform our content
Content creation
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Writing copy for a wide range of platforms (online and print)
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Creating graphics for social media and emails in Canva
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Designing print marketing materials
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Filming and editing social media content at the Centre
Email newsletter management
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Creating our weekly email newsletter via Mailchimp
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Working alongside our Communications and Marketing Manager to develop new content
Tracking and reporting
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Recording analytics across all our platforms to inform our content
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Through analytics review, recommend ideas to develop our communications strategy
CRM
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Using our Beacon CRM to manage facilitator relationships and event details
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Utilise CRM and Mailchimp integration
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Ensure contacts and information are kept up to date
To apply:
Applications close Friday 17 April at 5pm
To apply visit our website, using the 'Redirect to recruiter' link at the bottom of the page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Vacancy
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and proactive Partnerships Manager with a strong instinct for business development and a track record of turning opportunities into significant funding partnerships. You will be energised by identifying new prospects, opening doors and building relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Creative and strategic in your approach, you will be comfortable shaping compelling propositions and developing confident high seven figure funding asks that resonate with large philanthropic donors.
You will also be a mature, thoughtful and kind manager who can lead and develop a high performing team. We are looking for someone who can set ambitious targets, encourage initiative and create an environment where colleagues feel trusted, motivated and able to grow, while playing a central role in expanding and diversifying a major global funding portfolio.
JOB PURPOSE
The Partnerships Manager will be a key position within the fundraising team, managing key private donors and co-leading on developing and implementing a new business strategy focused on significantly increasing trust and foundation and corporate funders.
They will also be working with SLT members to put together strategic seven and eight figure grants and strategic plans to engage large global donors to support Start Network programming.
The Resource Mobilisation team works collaboratively with those in programmes to manage internal and external relationships, adopting a coordinated approach when it comes to donor management and reporting.
The Partnerships Manager, together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation, will set and deliver a strategy that maximises trust and foundation and corporate funding and set a clear path to bring in new donors and increase income substantially over the coming three years. Currently the funding portfolio you will be managing is over £30million from 13+ global donors. This means this role is personally responsible for engaging and retaining 60% of our donors. This role will set a strategy to increase income according to targets, maximise donors plus retain all key strategic donors through robust engagement plans. Beyond this, the person in post will line manage three with scope for growth in 2026.
Additionally, across 2026-2028 and beyond they will lead on the development of an employee engagement offering with our corporates and corporate foundations in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted funding.
Beyond this, we expect this role, to lead on behalf of the resource mobilization team key global events, particularly Skoll / Marmalade and Shift the Power. In collaboration with the Institutional Funding Manager they will also plan our activities London and NY Climate Weeks. They will set the plans and strategy for the organization to engage with these events and work with Directors, CEO, Heads of, and coordinate cross organisational plans for this together with our Head of Advocacy and Influence.
Finally, this role will act as a key point of contact for the communications and advocacy teams and will need to make sure donor requirement and visibility will be taken into account across teams projects and strategies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase new business from trusts and foundations and corporate funders
- Lead on the development of an innovative strategy together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to identify and drive new business from trusts and foundations and corporates.
- Responsible for growing our funding from new geographical areas (focus on US and Asia) and sectors (Insurance) – and set a plan that will enable the diversification of our funding portfolio.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an employee engagement offer in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted income and boost the interest of corporate donors.
- Drive high quality prospecting of new potential funders across the organisation by working with and guiding heads of teams and the CEO strategically to engage with this task.
- Oversee how the organisation engages strategically with large trusts and foundations and corporates (potential giving 7 and 8 figures).
- Co-lead on the planning of key global events with our external affairs team such as Climate Week (New York and London) and make sure we have a cross organisational strategic approach to these events.
- Oversee the strategy to catalyse new relationships with middle sized trusts and foundations and corporates with a potential giving of 6 figures.
- Set a plan to attract more flexibility funding that can enable the organisation to catalyse key strategic projects that fall out of our programmes.
- Lead on developing positioning for corporate partnerships (insurance, finance, and tech industries), new areas of business for Start Network.
- Lead on the business planning process for the Trust and Foundations and Corporates Team.
- Manage large event budgets and make sure resources are used effectively.
- Work with programmes teams and colleagues to understand funding needs and develop creative ways to position and pitch areas of Start Network such as hubs, innovation etc.
- Work with programmes teams and finance team to drive and support the development of robust budgets and narrative proposals for large and medium sized asks.
- Attend and speak at key advocacy events, representing the resource mobilisation team as required, in order to meet donors and advocate for Start Network’s mission
Ensure high quality stewardship of current philanthropic donors
- Responsible for the overall stewardship of several high giving trusts and foundations (6, 7 & 8 figures).
- Oversee the development of quality reporting and updates for donors and make sure we have clear processes and systems for this to happen
- Responsible for making sure the resource mobilization team is creating informative and engaging updates across programmes for T&F and corporate donors.
- Work across teams to implement the insurance advisory group and make sure this group links back to resource mobilization strategies.
- Work with heads of teams to develop an engaging agenda for the insurance advisory group, taking into account the function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grant. Oversee the development of complex donor budgets and make sure they are ready for CFOO and Director approval.
- Support grant management function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grants.
- Work closely with the communications team in order to set up a strategic comms plan that will enable the organisation to position itself as a trend setter in the humanitarian sector, particularly around our core areas of work.
Influence externally
- Work with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to position Start Network strategically in global funding discussions.
- Engage key donors at strategic events and meetings.
- Work with the Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to coordinate advocacy messages for donors.
- Represent the organisation in key donor events globally, as required.
- Build knowledge and capacity within the organisation
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
Line Management
- To carry out effective line management of a team, including recruiting and training direct reports and having an active role in building an inclusive team culture in line with our values
- Oversee and manage high performing team.
- Coach and mentor team members, as appropriate, enabling them to fulfil their potential.
- Mentor hubs and in country fundraising manager, sharing and catalysing foundation and corporate opportunities for hubs.
- Ensure the organisation builds its capacity around donors’ compliance and policies.
- Deputise for the Head of Resource Mobilisation where required.
- Ensure all staff members in the Trust and Foundation and Corporate team have relevant objectives, targets and other KPI’s.
- Lead by example, building the team’s confidence, supporting them as appropriate and being a positive influence across the organisation.
- Drive a positive culture of fundraising within the Resource Mobilisation team and across Start Network.
Start Network Culture
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
This role description is non-exhaustive and includes any other duties that may reasonably be required for the role.
PERSON PROFILE
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A well stablished fundraiser, with experience of developing relationships with a wide range of private funders (including 7-8 figure multi-year grants).
- A leader with management experience who can grow a team effectively.
- Good understanding the humanitarian sector and key stakeholders and can represent Start Network accordingly in global external event.
- An experienced bid writer who can oversee the process of bids creation and can write them when required.
- A person who is experienced in putting together multi million pound budgets, working across teams.
- An experience fundraiser who has managed large donors such as Gates, Hilton, IKEA.
- Experience in managing a £10m annual plus portfolio.
- Experience negotiating complex multi-million pound contracts.
- A confident speaker who can pitch and convince technical donors to fund our cause.
- A leader with experience in setting funding strategies and executing them
- Proactive and strong skills in business development, with experience of taking the lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities.
- A creative eye, with skills and experience supporting and leading on the development and implementation of communications strategies for fundraising.
- An individual who is keen to be part of a smaller organisation, playing a significant role in furthering a collaborative fundraising culture, with the autonomy to try new approaches and build on existing relationships.
- A person who is target and output driven and is looking to set ambitious goals for themselves and the team and not afraid to try, fail and improve
- A fundraiser who enjoys working across complex proposals and donors requirements and is solutions focused
Desirable
- Experience in impact investment, insurance or blended finance
- Masters in relevant subject such as international development, international relations, etc.
- Fluency in Spanish or French and other languages
The Company
Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.
Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.
We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE PROFILE: Carers Service Manager - Herefordshire Carer Links
Responsible to: Director of Governance and Charitable Services
Responsible for: Operational team operating across Herefordshire
Location: Hybrid Home / Office Based – Fred Bulmer Centre, Hereford (minimum two days in the office)
Salary: £30,000
Hours of Work: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Key Purpose / WHY?
The Carers Services Manager will play a vital role in leading a team to assist unpaid carers to connect with their communities and access the support they need within Herefordshire. The role will support the Herefordshire team, who deliver the ‘what matters’ assessment to carers and provide bespoke, person-centered information, advice and guidance to people accessing our services. Support includes but is not limited to; one-to-one support, events and activities, as well as signposting and referring to relevant agencies for additional support helping people on their caring journey. The role will work alongside internal teams and external partners to create community connections, develop an outreach support program, linking people to community resources with a focus on preventing the need for escalation to statutory services.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
1. Service Leadership and Delivery
· Oversee day to day delivery of our commissioned Information, Advice and Guidance service for unpaid Carers in Herefordshire
· Facilitate the application, review and distribution of small grants to unpaid carers across the region as required
· Monitor service quality and delivery and report monthly Key Performance Indicators and quarterly monitoring reports to Local Authority Commissioners. Ensure reporting demonstrates the scale, impact, and quality of our services.
· Meet with commissioners to review service performance quarterly
· Ensure the service is visible and accessible to carers from all communities
· Support carer self-identification and address barriers to engagement, including those faced by underrepresented groups of carers
· Help raise the profile and recognition of TuVida to assist with recruitment, service-user and partner engagement and financial sustainability by contributing to social media presence and the website
2. Service Development
· Work collaboratively with senior colleagues, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth, and working to execute commercial opportunities, including
supporting and/or leading on tendering,
· Bidding, and negotiating new business as well as business retention strategies and mobilisation of new business.
3. Team Management
· Lead and develop a team to deliver person-centered outcomes for unpaid carers across Herefordshire providing practical support and guidance as required
· Provide exemplary leadership and management for the team, including regular team meetings, 121’s and objective setting, caseload management, performance reviews and promoting professional development and well-being
· Create development plans for team members, identifying training needs and growth opportunities within the team and wider organisation
· Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and high-performance standards
· Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of service quality and manager satisfaction
· Oversee recruitment and inductions of new staff
· Manage leave and staff absence
· Act as designated safeguarding lead for the team, maintaining hight standards of safeguarding practice. Support the team through the process of raising safeguards and following up on safeguarding concerns complying with internal and external agencies policies and procedures.
4. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
· Ensure the services work collaboratively with partners and community services, manage the delivery of a program of support and services that help improve the wellbeing of carers and which respond to their needs and aspirations.
· Lead on increasing the awareness of TuVida’s services in the county, including development of marketing materials, attending events, stakeholder meetings and increasing recognition of and support available for unpaid carers.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with local authority, health services, and other stakeholders and third sector organisations involved in supporting carers
· Represent the service at multi-agency meetings and network meetings
· Promote awareness of carer rights and needs within the community through talks and training
General
As a carers services manager the post holder will be a key brand ambassador and a custodian of our values and our reputation. The post holder will lead by example in every area of their work and will work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
We are an organisation led by our culture and values. Our expectation is that all employees will adhere to behaviors that demonstrate these values in everything they do and all decisions they make. No matter what role an employee holds in the organisation, we expect them to operate with compassion for our clients and for each other; to fiercely protect and promote the brand and the reputation of the organisation; and to work in a spirit of openness and trust…always challenging practice or behavior that compromises the reputation or values in any way.
Vision Values
A society where every person who is ill or
disabled and every carer can live well and
enjoy life Pioneering – we will continuously try new approaches and ideas, challenging the status quo. Uncompromising – we will do what we say we are going to do and when we are going to do it. Compassionate – we are committed to enabling people to have choice over their care and support.
Person Specification
Essential Experience Required Desirable Experience Required
· Experience of leading or managing
frontline services.
· Experience of managing staff and/or
volunteers.
· Experience of safeguarding
responsibilities. · A network of contacts within local authorities, the health sector and voluntary sector organisations in Herefordshire. · Experience of working with unpaid carers or people with care/support needs. · Experience of business case development and bid writing/contract tendering. · Experience of managing Health & Safety risks. · Knowledge of the Care Act and carers rights
Essential Skills and Abilities Required Desirable Skills and Abilities Required
· Strong leadership and team building
skills.
· Able to look at the bigger picture and
devise plans and priorities that are clearly
aligned to achieving an agreed strategy.
To also contribute to decision-making
and future strategy development.
· Ability to enact and/or manage change.
· Excellent communication and
relationship building skills, able to
communicate effectively with service
users, external partners, funders and
professionals.
· Ability to work co-operatively and
effectively with colleagues across the
organisation.
· Ability to obtain and provide insight and
analysis to ensure funders fully
understand the value of our services and
that we are meeting contract
requirements with a focus on meeting
targets and demonstrating outcomes.
· Capacity to resolve complex and/or
challenging situations with the ability to
influence actions and appropriately and
positively respond to constructive
criticism or challenge.
· Ability to maintain professional
boundaries, including appropriate levels
of confidentiality and the requirements
of GDPR.
Qualifications Required Other Desirable Criteria
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications · Ability and willingness to travel as part of the role and wider organisational requirements. · A commitment to continual professional development · Positive attitude toward carers and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. · Knowledge of using CRM systems. · ILM Level 5 or above
NB: This role profile is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement
This role profile is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Charity and its services, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Philanthropy Manager to join their team. The organisation brings together world-class performers and trailblazing creatives teams to share unforgettable performances with audiences near and far. Equally, the Philanthropy and wider Development teams provide unparalleled donor experiences and opportunities to support a wide range of performances and learning events every year.
The organisation is a busy, in-person office that provides a world-class environment to be close to supporters, development colleagues, and performance staff and performers. This role is offered on a permanent contract basis paying a salary of £40,000 per annum and will be mainly on-site in Covent Garden.
The Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of key philanthropic relationships and increase the value of the relationships with existing supporters. They will maximise income from philanthropists through new initiatives and promotion of a range of activities, including regular events. The post holder will create and develop giving circles too and will work to an agreed plan for each approach and actively solicit gifts personally where appropriate.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations and a demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of personally securing four and five figure donations. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of experience and innovation and will have an understanding of the art forms of opera, ballet, music and dance.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager to join the existing Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development.
We are at an exciting time in our history, and this is a chance to play a key role in the successful delivery of our multi million-pound masterplan and engagement programmes. We are looking for a enthusiastic and dedicated fundraiser to deliver an ambitious trust and statutory fundraising strategy (capital and revenue).
The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. They must be an effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation.
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.
Hours: This position is a permanent contract, working full time, 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will occasionally be required, as will some travel.
The role will be predominantly Leeds office based with an option for some hybrid working as well as at the other RA sites.
Benefits
- Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
- Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)
- 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Generous company sick pay scheme
- Generous family friendly leave
- Access to discounted staff car parking
- 25% off staff shop
- 10% off food in on-site café (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)
- Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
- Access to free on-line learning
- Season ticket loan
- M-Card
A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.
Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



