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About the role

We’re looking for a strategic and creative marketing leader to join our team and drive impactful, audience-first campaigns that support both policy initiatives and commercial goals. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Marketing and Digital Communications to shape and deliver an annual campaign strategy informed by audience insight, business intelligence, and the wider political and economic landscape. You’ll oversee the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with brand and organisational priorities, while managing budgets and external partnerships to maximise value and impact.

You’ll be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to inspire cross-functional teams and represent marketing plans across the organisation. With a strong grasp of digital tools and martech, you’ll optimise customer journeys and lead on flagship campaigns that drive engagement and conversion. As a skilled people manager, you’ll support and develop your team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about storytelling, data-driven strategy, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy. 

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday 10 September at 9.30am.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 September. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

The role

We’re seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Pancreatic Cancer UK!

• Join our successful, supportive team that helps you grow and thrive in your career.
• Create compelling research proposals and engage donors through events, lab visits, and meetings.
• Manage existing supporters and increase income by identifying prospects and securing new donations.

About You 

• Passionate about donor stewardship and experienced in securing major gifts.
• Just as confident and engaging with donors in person as you are persuasive in writing thoughtful emails, proposals, and stewardship pieces.
• Highly motivated and results-driven, with a methodical approach to juggling a varied and busy workload.
• Share our passion and purpose in striving to double survival rates for those facing pancreatic cancer.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

About working for Pancreatic Cancer UK  

This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is committed to making a difference to people with Pancreatic Cancer through research, support and campaigning. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support and develop you. There are opportunities to get involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance. You will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.

About us 

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been sidelined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:

• Courage
• Compassion
• Community

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.

At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported.  We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector. 

Safeguarding

PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.

Hybrid-working:

Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role. 

How to apply 

• You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role on our website's advert. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with Sabina (contact details are on our website's advert)
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews. 
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Please note that the first round of interviews will be held remotely the week of 29th September, and the second round will be held in person in our office based near London Bridge station on the 9th October.

No agencies/sales call please – as a charity, we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment. 

You Make It Brand Partnerships Manager (Part-time)

Are you a dynamic sales and business development professional with a passion for social impact? Ready to leverage your skills to empower young women and create lasting change? Join our small, dedicated team and work closely with our Founder CEO to build meaningful partnerships that truly make a difference.

This isn't just about growth; it's about growing our capacity to transform lives. You'll secure vital brand collaborations, generate income, and create invaluable mentorships and work experiences that directly benefit our program participants. Imagine developing innovative strategies, building on incredible existing partnerships (like Nike Jordan!), and seeing the direct impact of your work.

If you have a proven track record in strategic partnerships, sales/ business development, and for hitting financial targets, ideally for social impact causes, we want to hear from you! Bring your exceptional relationship-building skills, creative mindset, and passion for justice to a role where your work truly matters in a world that can feel and is unfair to so many. 

We offer a wonderful work-life balance (part-time, hybrid, flex time), accelerated growth opportunities, invested professional development, and a strong well-being focus (therapy/wellness allowance). 

Ready to ignite your purpose? Then email your CV and cover letter. While the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 17th September, interviews will be rolling as and when we receive relevant applications - please note we're eager to welcome the new post holder by 1st October if not sooner!

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader to manage and shape Girlguiding’s approach to activity health and safety in all Girlguiding’s activities for girls, this includes adventure, events, local and international travel, venues and local Girlguiding properties.

This role is about more than technical expertise. It’s about leading a newly formed team, building strong relationships across the organisation, and ensuring that our safety culture is embedded and understood at every level. You’ll guide strategic and operational priorities, support others to deliver them, and ensure that our practices remain aligned with current and emerging legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team to deliver improvements in activity health and safety.
• Building shared understanding and ownership of safety practices across staff and volunteers in UK country and region teams.
• Overseeing investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring learning is captured and shared.
• Working closely with internal and external partners to ensure Girlguiding remains compliant and forward-thinking in its approach to health, safety and welfare.

We’re looking for someone with a professional qualification and/or relevant experience in implementing health and safety systems and strategy. But just as importantly, you’ll be someone who can lead through change, build trust, and bring people together around a shared vision for safety and wellbeing.

About Girlguiding

Girlguiding is the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. We’re over 300,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, who come together to laugh, learn, explore and have adventures, in communities across the UK and virtually. We're almost 80,000 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving time, talent and enthusiasm. Girls can do anything. We’re a powerful collective voice – with girls, led by girls – changing the world for the better.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require. 

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with us.

Events Officer

Chain of Hope (Charity)

Six-month fixed term contract

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum

Hybrid - Full time 35 hours per week, 3 days in London office (W6 0NB)

Interviews, early September

Chain of Hope is an international children's charity dedicated to providing life-saving cardiac care to children from developing and war-torn countries. Through a global network of medical professionals, the charity delivers vital treatment by sending volunteer surgical teams overseas, training local medics, and transporting children to centres of excellence for surgery.

Since 1996, Chain of Hope has helped thousands of children receive the care they need, offering hope and a future to families around the world. Its work is made possible by the generosity of supporters, donors, and partners, many of whom come together at flagship fundraising events such as the annual Gala Ball and Christmas Carol Concert.

The Events Officer will play a key role in supporting the charity's fundraising efforts, working closely with the Senior Events Coordinator and wider team to deliver high level administrative, logistical, and on the ground support across a varied events portfolio.

This includes major events such as the Gala Ball, Share Your Heart event, and their Christmas Carol Concert, as well as smaller community and fundraising activities throughout the year. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated events professionals to contribute to high profile occasions within a respected international charity.

This is such an exciting time to join the team, who are known for their wonderfully executed events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and seating plans for major events
• Support volunteer recruitment, briefing, and coordination
• Administer auction prizes and maintain accurate records
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, scheduling, and minute-taking
• Order and manage event related supplies and merchandise
• Coordinate transport and logistics for event delivery
• Organise and pack goody bags and volunteer bags
• Provide hands-on support during events, including registration, guest liaison, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and operations

You will bring

• Experience in events
• Strong administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and solutions focused, able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Excel, and experience with CRMs
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for key events

This role would suit someone who has worked in a small organisation, with strong event co-ordination skills, who thrives working under pressure and has a strong work ethic.

To apply for this role please reach out with your CV in the first instance. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to create a tailored cover letter as part of your application.

This role closes on 1^st September, with applications being sent prior to this on a rolling basis, so please do not delay if this role is of interest.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Role Overview:
We are working with a prestigious organisation committed to driving positive social change through world-class ideas, public engagement, and thought leadership. They are seeking an Events Officer to join their central London team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC), with an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of delivering a diverse programme of high-profile events – from keynote talks and panel discussions to livestreamed and digital-first formats. The role involves end-to-end event production, speaker sourcing, content development, and close collaboration with communications and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery and strong audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality events from concept through to execution, including speaker liaison, event copy, agendas, briefings, and on-the-day hosting.
• Source, invite and manage speakers across academia, policy, publishing, culture, innovation, and social change.
• Coordinate logistics including AV, livestreaming, hospitality, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with communications and digital teams to maximise marketing, audience engagement, and post-event reach.
• Project-manage event series independently, overseeing content, stakeholder relationships, and partnerships.
• Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Support the Head of Events with research into new formats, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable track record of producing live, hybrid, and digital events end-to-end.
• Strong stakeholder and speaker management experience, with confidence working with senior and high-profile individuals.
• Proven ability to translate complex or specialist content into accessible and engaging public formats.
• Excellent copywriting and editorial skills.
• Technical coordination skills, particularly working with AV and livestreaming teams.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with web-editing or CRM systems.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop).

What’s on Offer:

• An initial 6-month contract within a fantastic organisation.
• Hybrid working with 3-days per week in Central London office.
• A salary of £32,000 to £34,000 for the successful candidate. 

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we celebrate 45 years of providing care and are setting sights on future growth. With the launch of our new strategy next year we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to join our small yet ambitious fundraising and communications team at Cherry Trees as an Events Officer. You will take the lead on the planning, delivery, and review of a calendar of local events, working closely with the Head of Corporates and Partnerships to generate income to reach ambitious fundraising targets across the event programme.

We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You will need to be confident in the planning and execution of successful events, with good communication skills and a dynamic approach to work.

You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025. 

Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.

Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising. 

This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.

Key duties

Major Donor Fundraising

• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+

• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships

• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.

• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development.  Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.

• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.

• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.

• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.

• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.

• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.

• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.

• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.

• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.

• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.

• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.

• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity

• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events

Other duties

• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.

• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.

• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.

• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.

• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.

To oversee the Sports and Community events team, developing and diversifying each department, maintaining a high standard of relationship fundraising, managing and setting team’s yearly budgets with the Head of Public Fundraising.

Do you have experience in events fundraising, project management, and managing high-performing teams? Would you like to help us deliver the very best experience for every supporter while raising vital funds for people affected by dementia?

About The Role
We are recruiting for an Events Fundraising Manager within the Third Party and Organise Your Own (OYO) team. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our sector leading Third Party & Organise Your Own (OYO) team in a key managerial position. As Events Fundraising Manager, you’ll guide and inspire a talented and motivated team to deliver some of the UK’s most exciting fundraising events, contributing towards an ambitious £12M income target for 2025/26.

From strategic planning to on-the-day delivery, you’ll lead and project manage some of our highest value third party event programmes, including London Marathon and the Great Run Series. You’ll bring together internal stakeholder groups to maximise opportunities for recruitment, supporter engagement and income generation. Working closely with our Events Marketing, Media, Press & Celebrity and Participant Experience teams, you’ll take a test and learn approach to innovate marketing campaigns, refine supporter journeys, and build exceptional relationships with event organisers and suppliers.

Managing four direct reports, each with their own event portfolio, you’ll build and role model a culture of excellence in supporter experience, marketing delivery, and partnership management, ensuring every event makes a lasting impact. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you can use creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking to make a real difference for people affected by dementia.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 3rd September via MS Teams.

About you
Joining us, you’ll be a target driven leader with proven experience in events fundraising, project management, and managing high-performing teams. You’ll be skilled in budget and financial management, with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets while quickly adapting to event performance and external factors.

As a confident and collaborative communicator, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, bringing exceptional influencing and negotiating skills to nurture excellent event partnerships. As an experienced project manager, you’ll bring people together, spot opportunities, streamline processes, and drive efficiencies that maximise income.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with data driven insight, and you’ll lead by example, motivating those around you to deliver innovative marketing and stewardship strategies. Above all, you’ll share our determination, compassion, and commitment to delivering the very best experience for every supporter while raising vital funds for people affected by dementia.

What you’ll focus on:

- Project managing our official charity partnership with the AJ Bell Great Run series in 2026 and 2027.
- Project managing our internal stakeholder working group for London Marathon.
- Line managing 3 Events Fundraising Officers and 1 Events Fundraising Coordinator.
- Contributing to monthly management accounts, rolling reforecast and high-level budgeting for 26/27.
- Supporting on the day delivery of our Third Party and Bespoke Events throughout the year.
- Collaborating with teams, stakeholders and suppliers effectively.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Harris Hill is looking for an Events Support Assistant, 3 days a week from Tuesday 9 September until Friday 10 October.

The role is office based, so you'll need to be able to get to their offices in central London.

You will be required to support with:

Basic administrative tasks around the events.

Database management

Conference prep e.g. counting publications and packing up boxes (no heavy lifting required).

General support as required to the team.

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch.

Overall purpose of the role

To lead the development of a regular giving and legacy programme at the AHF, and to support the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO in development and management of a major gifts programme during the AHF’s 50th Anniversary campaign, with possibility for continued role thereafter. The post holder will be responsible for developing systems to monitor and increase the number of regular and legacy donors to the AHF, including stewardship opportunities, and will assist in prospect research, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding major donors.

2 Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO on development and delivery of the anniversary programme of activities, with particular focus on research to identify potential invitees to and engaging attendees at and after campaign launch and closure events, exhibition launches in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London, and an industry-facing conference in London.
    
2. Develop and manage a legacy programme for the AHF including stewardship activities; develop and manage a personal portfolio of legacy donors, including making asks of existing regular supporters to consider legacies and development and drafting of legacy proposals and contracts.
    
3. Develop and manage a programme of higher-level regular giving (over £500 per annum), including stewardship activities and making asks of regular supporters to increase their giving.
    
4. Support the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO, and CEO, with identification and management of a growing portfolio of major gift prospects, including supporting major gifts asks and helping Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO and CEO with ongoing cultivation and stewardship of major donors.
    
5. Lead on managing the AHF’s donor database, Beacon, ensuring the data is up to date with giving from Charities Aid Foundation and other external gifts, that fundraising activity is appropriately recorded on the database, and that our records are fully compliant with data protection legislation.
    
6. Work closely with the Communications Office and consultants supporting the AHF’s 50th Anniversary campaign, with an eye on developing and maximising opportunities to introduce the AHF to new potential supporters and to bolster our key messaging with those already known to us. As part of this work, sit as Secretary of the AHF Communications and Anniversary subcommittee of our Board.
    
7. Develop and maintain a reporting structure to keep AHF SMT and Board up to date with fundraising activity and opportunities.
    
8. Responsible for maintaining the AHF’s log relating to Donor Due Diligence and assisting the Director of Programmes & Deputy CEO with maintaining appropriate policies related to fundraising, including those associated with donor due diligence.
    
9. Contribute to the development and delivery of new ways of working at the AHF that will see our organisation build and maintain greater philanthropic fundraising success, including bringing examples of best practice from other charities. Assist with other tasks and activities as required, particularly those activities and processes that support the wider engagement of potential supporters with the AHF’s work.

3 Person specification

Essential

• At least five years of experience in fundraising at a charity or educational institution, including at least three years of front-line engagement with supporters;
• Knowledgeable about the processes and legislation surrounding UK fundraising, including data protection and
• A pro-active leader, with demonstrably excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, and both verbal and written communication skills;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and target-orientated; able to work effectively on own initiative, set appropriate priorities, delegate where appropriate and meet deadlines;
• A confident and engaging presenter and speaker;
• Demonstrable ability in problem solving in response to challenges posed;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a track record of collaborative work with external partners;
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the AHF’s mission – to help deliver a sustainable future for historic buildings throughout the UK through community enterprise;
• Strong numeric and financial skills; and
• A commitment to achieving beneficial social outcomes through heritage.

Desirable

• Experience working in a heritage-related charity.
• Experience building or managing legacy programmes.

Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world.  Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society. 

The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the RES achieve its strategic goals by developing, building and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. The individual will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and bid development

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnerships opportunities to support existing RES activities
• Seek funding for new activities in line with the Society’s goals.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective partners including funding bodies, trusts and foundations, sponsors, major donors, corporates, universities and others.
• Write high-quality, persuasive funding bids and proposals, working with RES staff, trustees, and partner organisations.
• Develop cases for support, theory of change frameworks and budgets to underpin funding applications.
• Respond to calls for funding with tailored and timely applications that align with funder interests and the Society’s strategic priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the funded activities, where appropriate overseeing these directly.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain RES group and institutional memberships.

Business Development and External Engagement

• Monitor trends in research funding, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships relevant to economics and learned societies.
• Horizon-scan and build a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities.
• Represent RES externally at funder meetings, networking events, and partnership development discussions.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with colleagues shaping and costing funding proposals and ensure bid quality and compliance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues on funding opportunities, bid development, and funder expectations.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accurate invoicing, renewals, and financial forecasting.

Reporting

• Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
• Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.

Other

• Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

1. Proven experience of successful fundraising, bid writing or business development, preferably in a learned society, research organisation, professional body or in higher education.
2. Understanding of impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
3. Ability to support the development of budgets for funding bids and to track/report against income target.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive funding bids, cases for support, and briefing materials.
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
7. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Desired Skills

1. Familiarity with the research, higher education, or economics funding landscape.
2. Experience of working with a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors.
3. Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
4. Understanding of how charitable governance interacts with fundraising, including experience supporting committees or preparing reports for Boards.

Application Process

Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.

Who are Guts UK Charity?

Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.​

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.​ 

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions 

Overall Purpose of the Corporate Partnernersips and Philanthropy Manager

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is an exciting new role, joining our small and expanding fundraising team.

This new role supports the delivery of our ambitious plans to develop and grow income from corporate partners including pharmaceuticals and major donors.  You will proactively lead on identifying, developing and delivering high and mid value partnerships. Utilising your excellent relationship management, you will think creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.

The role holder will work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and Chief Executive as we establish, develop, and retain these valued relationships.

Who we’re looking for?

Guts UK is looking for a dynamic and strategic Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager with a proven track record of securing high-value support from corporate partners and major donors.

You will be a highly experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy manager with well-developed relationship management skills, excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.

A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will also be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to deliver a dynamic and innovative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship.

Location

We have offices on London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.

Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.