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The Big House (TBH) is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive income generation through sales of The Big House’s corporate training offer, The Big House Means Business (TBHMB). The ideal candidate is a dynamic sales person who is highly organised and has a talent for nurturing  long-term client relationships. This role will work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to develop our existing TBHMB business strategy which focuses on selling workshops to sectors of strategic importance for TBH; the social care sector, criminal justice sector and national, local government departments and corporate partners. The successful candidate will be passionate about the work of TBH and motivated by generating social impact.

OVERVIEW

This role will be a key member of our ambitious team, delivering a growing portfolio of fundraising campaigns, fundraising events, and supporter engagement initiatives. You’ll oversee our supporter journeys, manage our communications channels, and build meaningful relationships that drive income and deepen our impact.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to plan and deliver our 12-month supporter journey – including fundraising campaigns (online and offline), events and appeals.
• Manage our calendar of challenge events (e.g. The Don’s Cycle Challenge, Wombles Walk, Sponsored Skydive).
• Grow supporter-led community fundraising in the local area.
• Lead outreach to engage new local partners – including small businesses, schools and clubs – promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.

Communications & Marketing

• Alongside the Head of Fundraising, lead all communications for the charity.
• Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations, event and programme sign-ups.
• Work with the wider Foundation team and club comms team to create content for social media, e-newsletters and our website.
• Promote Foundation programmes and campaigns to fans, families, and local supporters, driving participation and donations.
• Create marketing materials (posters, flyers, etc.) to support charitable prorammes and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Senior Managers to share the impact of the Foundation through monitoring and evaluation reports. Including creating the annual organsiation Impact Report.
• Manage the Foundation’s website, ensuring content is regularly updated, fully functioning, and aligned with key campaigns, events, and programmes.

​Supporter Engagement & Stewardship

• Manage the supporter engagement programme, delivering a rolling 12-month plan of personalised and meaningful touchpoints.
• Develop and implement strategies to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors.
• Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (particularly low- to mid-level donors) through excellent donor care, timely thanking, and compelling communications.
• Coordinate supporter stories and participant case studies to inspire giving.
• Manage our weekly e-communications, using engaging content to recruit new subscribers and convert them into donors, event participants, or programme attendees.

Supporter Care

• Act as the first point of contact for fundraisers and donors, delivering first-class stewardship and support.
• Ensure timely, warm and effective follow-up with all supporters, helping them feel inspired, valued and connected.

Events & Community Activation

• Support the delivery of fundraising and engagement opportunities at AFC Wimbledon fixtures and stadium events.
• Represent the Foundation at local events, cheque presentations, and community partner visits.

Administration & Data Management

• Maintain accurate supporter and income records in our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
• Liaise with the Finance Officer to process donations, including Gift Aid claims and income reconciliation.
• Provide regular fundraising reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a relevant higher education or industry recognised certification or have a minimum of at least 1–2 years' experience in a fundraising, communications, supporter engagement or similar role
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with supporters, partners, or donors
• Experience planning and delivering fundraising campaigns, events, or community initiatives
• Experience using digital tools for fundraising and engagement (e.g. mass email platforms, design tools, giving platforms, CRM systems)
• Experience creating digital content (e.g. website management social media, e-newsletters, case studies)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident in working independently, taking initiative, and problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing supporter data and income records
• Ability to travel to activity & meetings across London and surrounding areas

Knowledge

• Understanding of fundraising best practices, supporter stewardship, and donor journeys
• Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles in a supporter/donor context
• Familiarity with digital communications and engagement techniques

Attributes

• A warm, friendly and professional manner with a people-first approach
• Passionate about our mission and the power of sport to transform lives
• Flexible and willing to support occasional evening and weekend activities, including matchdays
• A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across different functions

Desirable

• Experience working in or with a sport, health, or youth-focused charity or community organisation
• Experience with CRM/database systems such as Donorfy, Salesforce, or Beacon
• Experience reporting fundraising results to internal or external stakeholders

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the AFC Wimbledon Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.

The Employee must act to protect all young people and adults at risk that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Manager.

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Senior Philanthropy Manager- Trusts and Foundations

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading charity on a fantastic senior trusts and foundations role

As a Senior Philanthropy Manager- Trusts and Foundations, you will play a key role in securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations, as well as developing and implementing strategic partnerships to drive fundraising growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the charity's mission.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive trusts and foundations strategy to secure and steward major gifts  
• Lead and develop a high preforming team
• Build and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations, identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and events
• Analyse and report on fundraising performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential trusts and foundations, identifying and pursuing new opportunities

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations and leading a team to success 
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and identify opportunities for growth
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting targets

What’s on Offer:
Salary: £52,000
2 -3 days a week in their London Office

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, 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.
 

Healthwatch City of London are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced communications and engagement officer to ensure that the patient and service users voice is at the heart of Health and Social Care decision making.  The successful candidate will drive engagement with the local community, creating visibility of our work to residents and partners. You will also be responsible for the management of our volunteer team and the exciting projects they undertake.

This part time role (4 days a week) is within a busy small team representing the residents, workers and students of the City of London. Healthwatch City of London are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care. Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services, and to speak out on their behalf. We also work to get services right for the future.

You’ll also be representing our organisation at network meetings across all the various Health and Social Care providers, charity partners and patient groups across North East London.

Role purpose

Working closely with the General Manager and Trustees you will develop and deliver the communications and engagement strategy for the organisation, making sure the patients voice is at the heart of everything we do. You will write monthly newsletters, daily social media posts, organise and manage engagement and information events and produce statutory publications. You will also deliver the volunteer strategy by recruiting and managing a wide-ranging volunteer team and identifying relevant projects which enhance and deliver on Healthwatch City of London objectives. 

We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Marketing Manager to join a global team fighting for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive.

This is a Surrey based hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.

The Charity
A passionate charity with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.

The Role
This role is part of the Global Fundraising Team of over 50 staff. You will be responsible for planning and managing a digital fundraising portfolio including paid and organic advertising, Shop and eCommerce products, and Community and Events fundraising.

You will manage the delivery of digital campaigns from start to finish, from budgeting and scheduling through to audience selection, agency and supplier briefing, copy and creative development, digital production, and reporting.

Working in conjunction with the Head of UK Fundraising, you will identify innovative opportunities for the development of the UK digital fundraising strategy.

Data and measurement to optimise results working with fundraising, digital, CRM teams and external suppliers to evaluate and report on digital product and campaign income, identifying KPls to optimise for regular and single growth income.

Process management to drive efficiencies you will champion best practice digital production systems, processes, and platforms to improve ways of working.

The Candidate
Track record of working on successful digital marketing, campaigns and communications ideally in a charity setting.

Experience of delivering digital marketing strategy and campaign management for lead generation, acquisition and retention that is audience-centric, rooted in insight and target driven.

Experience of working across a range of digital channels including paid and organic social media, Google Ads , web and email.

Hands-on experience of working with digital production, service providers and platforms to identify and deliver best-in-class digital solutions.

Experience of digital and data reporting and analysis, with track-record of acting on insights to achieve KPls and income targets.

Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to support their digital marketing planning and communication delivery.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a much loved national Charity to recruit them a Relationship Manager to cover the South Coast - Kent, Southampton, Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex.

About the role

You will be joining a friendly and face paced fundraising team to identify, support and retain regional supporters. You will be responsible for;

* Driving engagement across your region (and beyond) to proactively identify, support, and retain supporters.

* Working with the wider Regional Fundraising Team and collaborate on relationships that might be across the UK

*You'll be generating a strong network of community and corporate supporters to secure sustainable income for the charity. You'll also be building a pipeline of prospects of community and corporate to ensure future support.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have

*Demonstrable knowledge of what it takes to proactively identify, develop, and cultivate supporters to maximise income and deliver against KPIs, objectives and the Community Team business plan.

*A good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and opportunities in the UK
*Experience of building and account managing/stewarding a personal portfolio of high value supporters & corporate partners, volunteers and in aid of events to achieve your financial target.

Please note that this is a home based role with travel across the South Coast. You will need access to a car and have a valid driving licence. Please note that the closing date is the 1st September. For more information please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Salary: £43,000 (including £3,000 London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Flexible, with regular travel to London
Closing date: 18^th August
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, and more

We are proud to be partnering with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to recruit a Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) to join their ambitious Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team. The Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis, and this role is a fantastic opportunity to help drive transformational change for people living with the condition.

In this role, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-value major donor relationships, securing five-figure and multi-year gifts to support the Trust’s vital work. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, Trustees, and volunteers to cultivate new prospects, deliver exceptional stewardship, and develop compelling proposals that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
• Experience designing and delivering high-impact stewardship programmes and events
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.

Please quote reference 2670HW when applying.
 

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to join our small yet ambitious fundraising and communications team at Cherry Trees as Fundraising Assistant. Whilst support and administration are at the heart of this role, you will play a key role in supporting the team across all fundraising areas and could be a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into fundraising and/or administration. We are also committed to offering training/qualifications to support the individual in this role.

We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to improve on efficiency.

About Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees provides home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for their families across Surrey and the surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

1. Fundraising

• To be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries that come in by telephone, email, post, and in person.
• Support the team by recording and sending fundraising materials to those raising money for us through events and challenge event.
• Ensure communications such as letters, certificates and emails are processed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Provide support to the events, community, partnerships, and individual giving teams and their programmes of activity.
• To develop a good understanding of fundraising activity and to maintain the processes behind registration and online giving platforms such as JustGiving, Benevity, CAF, MuchLoved etc.
• Monitoring and replenishment of office supplies.
• Help to actively promote participation in our fundraising events and activities.
• When necessary, support the communications team with marketing, social media, mailing activity.
• Other general fundraising and administration duties, as and when required to ensure the smooth running of the department including assisting in other team projects when they arise.
• To represent Cherry Trees on occasion at community events or other activity, and being flexible and willing to travel and attend events outside normal office hours (time off in lieu given).
• Support volunteer recruitment and management.

2. Finance

• To ensure all donations/payments are processed and recorded on the fundraising database accurately and within the appropriate time frame, and supporters are thanked in a timely manner.
• To take donations over the phone or guide donors to make their donation online.
• To process the weekly fundraising income and financial reconciliation (training will be provided).

3. Stewardship

• Provide excellent support and stewardship to our supporters, challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers.
• Build, manage and maintain rewarding relationships with existing and new supporters and colleagues and teams across Cherry Trees with a ‘friendly-face’ approach.

4. Information Management and other

• Using the fundraising database (Donorfy) ensure all activity and correspondence is recorded accurately, as well as supporting our team’s financial processes and data export needs (training will be provided).
• Be responsible for ensuring all records are added/maintained/updated on the fundraising database, and ensuring all contact preferences such as unsubscribes are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• To develop an in-depth knowledge of the database to be the go-to person, and identify opportunities to support your own activity and that of the team.
• Continuously aim to improve the efficiency of administration processes necessary for the smooth running of the fundraising department.
• Create/update how-to guides within your area of responsibility.
• GDPR compliance - ensure supporter data is handled in line with GDPR, maintaining accurate records, respecting communication preferences, and supporting data protection procedures.
• To undertake other reasonable activities as required by your line manager or the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

About You

• Understanding the value of our supporters: You will need to help build our relationships and processes to ensure we can make everyone feel as special as they are, whilst growing the number of people supporting us.
• Passionate about the charity sector: You are enthusiastic about the mission of Cherry Trees and committed to supporting families and children with complex disabilities.
• Strong organisational skills: You have a keen eye for detail and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy fundraising environment.
• Excellent communication skills: You are confident in both written and verbal communication, able to engage effectively with supporters, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Tech-aware: You are comfortable using databases, Microsoft programmes, and online giving platforms, with a willingness to learn new tools and software. Full training will be provided.
• Team player with initiative: You thrive in a collaborative setting but are also proactive and capable of working independently to drive our fundraising vision forward.

For the complete Job Description and Person Specification, please download a copy.

How to apply

Please submit a supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 and copy of your CV, candidates who do not supply a supporting statement cannot be considered.

Early applications are recommended as closing date could be brought forward, due to screening applications on an ongoing basis.

Closing date and selection process

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 31 August 2025

Applicant’s CVs will be reviewed, following which those selected to proceed to the next stage will complete a short application form and receive further information.

Business Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset – Hybrid working available
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Somerset Wildlife Trust is excited to announce the search for a confident and strategic Business Development Manager. This role is pivotal in creating, implementing, and driving a robust Business Development Plan that directly aligns with our strategic goals. Our innovative approach is designed to build strong relationships and develop services that will significantly enhance our sustainable income.

The Business Development Manager will lead the transformation of the Trust's Business Development Plan by creating and sustaining long-term unrestricted income and business opportunities.

Responsibility 1:  Lead the development of sustainable income by:

• Developing strategic partnerships with investors, corporates, and investors.
• Exploring and delivering commercial opportunities in alignment with the Trust’s priorities.
• Contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Trust by increasing unrestricted income.
• Collaborating with the Trust’s Ecological, Environmental, and Fundraising teams to ensure strong customer relationships and maximising business opportunities and projects.

Responsibility 2: Provide commercial and business leads by:

• Scoping and securing new business opportunities whilst keeping the sales pipeline moving.
• Horizon scanning for new opportunities and commercial income streams.
• Initiating cold outreach to viable prospects through whichever methods are most effective.
• Providing feedback to the Executive Team on success and routes to increased revenue.
• Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions both internally & externally.
• Leading on developing messaging, with the support from the Communications Team, to create marketing materials that facilitates expansion of the Trusts overall sales.
• Ensuring customer issues are always handled efficiently and professionally.
• Utilising the CRM system to maximise visibility of opportunities and corporates connections across the wider organisation
• Analysing market data to support opportunities for business development with existing and potential clients.

Responsibility 3: Monitor and report on income and commercial progress by:

• Preparing budget information, short and long-term forecasts on account growth and development plans.
• Monitoring account performance against budget and implementing action plans to ensure achievement of budget targets.
• Communicating with internal functions within the Trust to ensure all clients are favourably serviced at every stage of the sales process.
• Maintaining internal records and continually suggesting improvements to ensure sustainable growth.
• Utilising reports and information to support effective decision-making and analysis.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• An annual professional institution subscription if applicable
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
• Staff social calendar and events
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate

Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

As Senior National Public Affairs Manager, you’ll take the lead in building relationships with key stakeholders in the UK Parliament and Government. This is a high-impact role, designed to influence national policy and improve support for people living with terminal illness.

You’ll shape and deliver external engagement strategies, work on national campaigns, and ensure that Marie Curie’s research and insight are central to conversations about end-of-life care. You’ll also contribute to our internal policy development and play a key role in shaping how our work is communicated publicly.

The post holder will be part of the Policy and Public Affairs, England team and will also work closely with colleagues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with colleagues across the charity. This is a maternity cover post and a fantastic opportunity to drive change from the heart of the UK policy landscape

Main Responsibilities: 

• Lead engagement with national policymakers and parliamentary stakeholders.
• Design and deliver impactful events, campaigns and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider charity, devolved nations and our sector partners charity to align public affairs strategies.
• Work with Marie Curie-funded researchers to ensure evidence drives policy influence.
• Represent the charity at external meetings, briefings and events.
• Line-manage officer-level team members, ensuring high performance and development.
• Champion end-of-life care issues through social media and public communications.

Key Criteria:

• Strong experience in lobbying or public affairs, with a proven record of policy influence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to varied audiences.
• Deep understanding of the UK Parliament and Government structures.
• Experience of developing and maintaining senior-level relationships.
• Political judgement, campaign experience, and the ability to manage complex projects.
• Knowledge of health, palliative care or social justice issues in the UK.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into impactful messaging.
• Prior experience in healthcare or palliative care policy and advocacy is considered an asset.

Please see the attached full job description.

Application & Interview Process

· As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supporting information about your motivation and relevant skills. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, and knowledge for the role.

· Close date for applications: 24 August 2025

Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)

Contract:  Fixed-term (12 month), full time (35 hours per week)

Based: Hybrid. You will be working remotely from home and 1-2 days a week from our Embassy Gardens office in London.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

· Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

· 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

· Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

· Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets

· Continuous professional development opportunities.

· Industry-leading training programmes

· Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

· Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

· Access to Blue Light Card membership

· Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

The Trust is seeking a Fundraising Director to run the day-to-day operations of our small and successful charity, alongside our existing Director of Operations, starting 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The annual salary is £33,000 and hours of work are 35 hours a week. The successful candidate must be able to work from home but be willing to travel to central London for regular meetings and occasional events. We are open to part-time or flexible working options.

22 days annual leave increasing one day per year up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.

Pension contribution: employer 3% and staff 5% at the People’s Pension.

Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Liaises with: Co-Director, project members, bursary holders, project facilitators, trustees, supporters & patrons

About

The National Youth Arts Trust (NYAT) is a small performing arts charity that exists to widen access to the performing arts for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds - through giving bursaries for music, dance, and drama lessons, running youth theatre projects, and taking children to the theatre, often for the first time.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual, who is a confident fundraiser to help scale up our work nationwide, support in the day-to-day management of the Trust, and assist in fulfilling the trustee’s strategic plans for 2025 and beyond. It is an essential role for this charity and offers a unique opportunity to be involved and have influence on a growing arts organisation with a strong board, a fantastic patron list and national ambitions.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, who would like to build on their fundraising and management experience in the third sector and arts industry and is passionate about equal opportunity in the performing arts.

We are looking for a creative thinker, who takes initiative, is self-motivated and is looking for a varied role within a small but ambitious charity.

Purpose of the Job

· Supporting the day-to-day management of the Trust, with a particular focus on fundraising and event organisation for current and future projects.

· Working with the Board of Trustees to ensure the National Youth Arts Trust achieves its vision and charitable objectives, creating and implementing the strategy for NYAT and ensuring operating policies and procedures are fit for purpose and regularly reviewed.

Principal Tasks

Principal Tasks:
Lead fundraising strategy, write funding bids, and build donor relationships. Manage communications, stakeholder care, and project delivery. Support recruitment, planning, and marketing. Maintain donor databases and ensure strong supporter engagement. Drive new creative initiatives, track budgets and impact, and report regularly to the Board.

This job description is not exhaustive, please refer to the JD and the post holder may be required to undertake other such duties from time to time.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please contact us if you need the job description in an alternative format or if you need any adjustments if invited to interview.

NYAT is an equal opportunities employer. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability providing they meet the minimum requirements for the post. Charity No: 1152367.

· Closing date for applications is 21st August 2025.

· Interviews will be held online and arranged with shortlisted candidates directly, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, with possible in person second interviews.

· Start date 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

As Senior Grants Manager, Environment and Communities, you will identify, assess, and manage grants that contribute to these evolving areas of interest. 

A particular focus of the role will be developing strategic grants and partnerships that contribute to Environmental Sustainability.  This is a developing area of interest, supporting activity that restores the natural environment and enabling practices such as nature friendly farming and community growing.  Current grantees include the Sustainable Food Trust, the Wildlife Trust, and local farmer clusters.  

The Foundation has recently launched a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting Buckinghamshire grantees to deliver progress in environmental sustainability.  The role will lead on the delivery of this programme.

As well as developing relationships with external stakeholders you will also closely collaborate with colleagues, making connections between grants and activities at Waddesdon Manor.  In particular, working closely with the Rothschild Foundation’s Sustainability and Conservation Department and the Education & Learning Department.

The role will also support the development and assessment of grants to the Rothschild Foundation’s Community Fund which is open to not for profit organisations in Buckinghamshire who support local communities, with a particular focus on disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic development of our Environment programme, including current explorations in community growing, nature friendly farming and nature restoration.
• Leading on the delivery of a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting grantees and funded activities.  This will include working closely with the Evaluation and Impact Manager and Operations Manager to review the programme and make recommendations for future delivery to Grants Committee
• Maintaining an overview of the portfolio of ‘Environment’ grants, sharing learning and identifying connections across grantees
• Keeping up to date on sector development, identify funding gaps, and emerging opportunities.
• Identifying and supporting potential applicants, conducting visits, guiding proposal development, and ensuring due diligence standards are met
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, conducting six-monthly catch up conversations, visiting funded activity and acting as a ‘critical friend’
• Supporting the delivery of our Communities funding, including assessment of applications to the Community Fund and occasional Trustee related community grants
• Producing regular updates for Trustees, including project updates and data insights, and contribute to creative ways of sharing the impact of our funding

You will be a great fit if...

You are a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual with experience in thinking and working strategically. You will also be used to taking the lead to develop new areas of work, and have experience working in environmental or conservation sectors with a strong understanding of nature-based solutions and ecological restoration.

You have a genuine commitment to tackling inequality and supporting under represented groups as well.

Please view our full job description for more details.

Job title: Co-Director

Status: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Location: Home based in London area

Report To: Founder of The Black Economists Network

Hours: Part Time – commitment of 8 hours per week which must include at least 4 hours on Fridays

Salary: Based on experience; £23- £25 per hour.

Full time salary                      £45,000-48,100 per annum:

Pro-rata’d to                           £9,568-10,400 per annum

Benefits: Pension, holiday scheme

About us:

The Black Economists Network (TBEN) is a dynamic and progressive organisation dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive community for professionals and students of African and Caribbean descent in economics and related fields. We provide a platform for networking, collaboration, idea sharing, and mutual support. Additionally, TBEN aims to address the underrepresentation of Black individuals in economics and related fields by partnering with other organisations to drive diversity strategies and increase the visibility of Black economists.

Do you:

• Have a passion for our mission and have a commitment to social impact?
• Proven leadership or management experience
• Have the drive and experience to help us to develop our long-term strategy?
• Have strong decision making skills?
• Think strategically with the capability to develop and execute strategy, especially related to economic policy or research
• Enjoy working with people from a range of different backgrounds?
• Want to make a difference?

Would you

• Like to be part of an organisation that is striving to increase the visibility of Black economists?
• Be comfortable dealing with legal, financial and regulatory requirements?

Are you:

• An inspirational leader with lots of proven experience managing a team from an analytical, research or policy focused environment?
•  A strong communicator who can break down barriers and build relationships?
• An engaging public speaker who can represent TBEN in front of a variety of audiences
• An experienced people manager who can build a successful, collaborative and supportive team environment?
• Flexible and adaptable and happy working in a range of different environments?

If so, this is the role for you……..

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Co-Director to join the team and be responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the organisation.  The successful candidate will work with the Founder and stakeholders to ensure that TBEN fulfils its mission, but also ensuring that it maintains financial sustainability and delivers impactful programs.

This is a brand new role for TBEN and we are looking for someone who can join us and make a real difference to what we are able to deliver.

If you have:

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Economist or a field related to economics and related fields;
• Proven experience as a people manager who has recruited, nurtured and developed a successful team;
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Clear experience managing budgets, understanding funding cycles and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills;
• An in-depth understanding of – and a passion for – promoting diversity and inclusion;
• Experience of working collaboratively and making strategic decisions;
• Excellent organisational skills, multi-tasking and prioritising across multiple projects
• A minimum of a Degree in Economics or closely related within the economics field or relevant transferable qualification in Economics
• Commitment to TBEN’s mission; a deep understanding and passion for promoting racial equity and economic empowerment within Black communities
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Organisational experience within a non-profit organisation, think tank or research organisation or an organisation focused on economic development or social justice
• Fundraising or partnership experience
• Experience securing grants
• Building strategy partnership
• Public speaking
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of non-profit funding models;
• Experience in event planning and management;
• Experience of working in the charity sector;
• Economics related qualification.

Does this sound like you?  We would love to hear from you. 

We encourage applications who may not have followed a traditional route into economics, but bring relevant lived experience, insight, or transferable skills that align with TBEN’s mission

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025

Purpose

The Fundraising Development Officer supports the delivery of our individual giving programme, helping to nurture current supporters and attract new ones.

You will be responsible for building our regular giving support, implementing supporter journeys and co-ordinating our annual appeals. You will also work closely with the Head of Fundraising in developing our major donor plans, and support with other individual giving channels, including in-memory giving and legacy giving. 

The role also takes a lead on prospect research, supporting the development of our portfolio of high-value prospects. Through detailed research on prospects and donors, you will build prospect pipelines that will support income growth across the fundraising team. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will see you supporting individual fundraisers across the team nd strengthening the prospect pipelines that drive income at the highest levels. You will use a range of sources to obtain relevant information that can contribute to proposals, communications and donation strategies. 

We are looking for someone who has great communication and research skills, and a collaborative approach. You will be a self-motivated, proactive and analytical individual with the ability to build, manage and develop relationships across teams. 

While a background in fundraising or prospect research is desirable, it is not essential. If you bring the right skills and are willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you. 

Key responsibilities and duties 

• Manage our ‘Friends of Charlie Waller’ regular giving scheme, building the supporter numbers and engagement with the charity. 

• Deliver exceptional supporter care to our regular supporters, recognising opportunities for deeper engagement and potential for further support. 

• Implement the supporter journeys for regular and one-off donors, creating communications to engage them with the cause and understand the impact. 

• Co-ordinate our appeals cycle, working closely with colleagues across the charity to collate appeal content, including case studies, statistics and images. 

• Support the development of our major donor plans, identifying prospects within our supporter base and assisting with stewardship plans.

• Support the development of our plans for building in-memory and legacy giving, including stewardship and cultivation events. 

• Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors to grow our portfolio of high-value supporters, including individuals, corporates and trusts. 

• Complete due diligence checks on prospective supporters, in line with the Trust’s donations acceptance policy.

• Monitor research subscriptions & news alerts to identify new opportunities. 

• Share insight and knowledge on the latest trends in philanthropy and corporate giving with the rest of the team.

• Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental fundraising reports as required. 

• Attend CWT events as appropriate to establish new contacts, develop existing relationships, and raise the profile of CWT with potential supporters. 

• Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.

• Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.  

• Routine call handling as part of the wider office administrative team.

• Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

To apply 

If you would like an informal discussion about the role with our Head of Fundraising, this can be arranged via email to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 1st September 2025 – please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient and suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement. 

You will hear back from us by Friday 5th September, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 8th September and will involve a competency interview along with a short written task relevant to the role.

We will provide details about the task 24 hours in advance to allow candidates time to prepare and we will also provide 50% of the interview questions in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best.

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply. 

Skills required and relevant experience 

Essential

• Knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word. 

• Familiar with or keen to learn about charitable fundraising. 

• Strong administrative skills. 

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure. 

• Excellent relationship management skills. 

• Experience of various communication channels, traditional and digital. 

• Comfortable with digital tools to aid promotion and fundraising. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information with clarity. 

• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent issues and deadlines. 

• Good IT skills, including an ability to troubleshoot. 

Desirable

• Experience of delivering high-quality research both proactively and to set briefs. 

• Comfortable working with databases. 

• Knowledge of GDPR requirements. 

Attainment  

Essential

• Maths and English GCSEs, Grade C minimum, or equivalent by experience   

Personal attributes  

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Confident in building relationships. 

• Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge. 

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. 

• Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to learn.

• Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously. 

• A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives. 

Desirable

• Interest in and awareness of mental health issues.