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The Beyond Food Foundation is looking for a Programmes assistant.
Do you have the skills to support groups of young people and adults to achieve their full potential?
Do you want to be part of helping to change people's lives?
We are looking for someone to support the delivery of our life changing programmes.
Ideally you will have some experience in working with young people, vulnerable adults or assisting with education / training programmes.
Our programmes are built around the kitchen and dining table, you will work closely with a Chef trainer and Food Engagement Lead to make the sessions run smoothly. An understanding of food or the hospitality industry is a bonus.
£29,000 - 35,000 per annum, experience dependant - 40hrs per week - Monday - Friday.
The Foundry, E6 5NX and across London as required.
28 Days annual leave + bank holidays
Please provide a covering letter no longer than two pages, outlining your experience and explaining why you feel you meet the criteria set out in the job description
At Beyond Food, we support individuals whose lives have unravelled to rebuild with purpose, pride, and community.
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Database and Insights Manager
Salary: £40,556.09
Location: Bristol based with 1 - 2 days in the office
Department: Fundraising
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Help shape powerful insights that transform supporter engagement and drive meaningful impact.
HFT is looking for a talented Database and Insight Manager to take the lead on our fundraising data strategy, ensuring we use information smartly, securely and creatively to grow income and strengthen the supporter experience.
If you’re a data expert who loves turning numbers into stories, improving systems, and empowering teams, this is your chance to make a real difference.
About the Role
As our Database and Insight Manager, you’ll be the organisation’s go-to expert on data and insight. You’ll own and develop our fundraising CRM (Charity CRM), making sure it’s accurate, efficient, compliant and optimised to meet our evolving fundraising needs.
You’ll work closely with Fundraising, Finance, IT, Communications and Supporter Experience teams—helping them make evidence-based decisions, derive powerful insights, and deliver excellent stewardship for every supporter.
This is a strategic, hands-on role where you’ll shape how data is collected, used and understood across HFT. From creating dashboards to implementing data workflows, to training colleagues, your expertise will ensure our data is the strongest foundation for future growth.
What You’ll Do
• Lead, develop and champion our fundraising database, ensuring it’s well maintained, continuously improved and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Provide expert insight, segmentation, data selections and reporting for the Fundraising Team.
• Produce accurate, meaningful reports and dashboards to support campaign planning, performance tracking and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver training and system support to ensure colleagues are confident, compliant and data-savvy.
• Act as HFT’s internal Charity CRM expert, offering guidance, troubleshooting and technical support.
• Ensure strong processes for data quality, security and GDPR compliance, including regular cleaning, de-duplication and integrity checks.
• Lead external profiling projects and implement resulting recommendations.
• Support income processing, reconciliation and Gift Aid claims.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Communications and Supporter Experience to ensure data flows and insights are consistent, accurate and meaningful.
About You
You’re an analytical thinker with strong technical skills and a passion for data-driven fundraising. You can translate complex information into clear, compelling insight and you’re comfortable leading on system optimisation, reporting and data governance.
You will bring:
• Strong experience using CRM systems, including queries, exports, dashboards and workflows.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and produce meaningful insight.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills, especially when explaining data to non-technical colleagues.
• Knowledge of fundraising segmentation, donor contactability and data-driven fundraising approaches.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection and fundraising regulation.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports, SQL or similar reporting tools.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing or business development environments.
Our Values
At HFT, we are:
• Diverse – We celebrate individuality and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Kind – Compassion guides everything we do.
• Positive – We focus on solutions and working together to achieve more.
• Visionary – We aim high and imagine what the best possible future looks like.
If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.
What we can offer you
All Hft employees get access to the LifeWorks – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.
• Access to a range of discounts on your favourite brands through Lifework
• Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Find your place with us and change lives
You may have experience of the following: CRM Manager, Data and Insights Analyst, Fundraising Data Manager, Database Administrator, Donor Insights Manager, Marketing Database Manager, Analytics Manager, Data Operations Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, etc.
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Full-time | Permanent | Office-based with flexible options
Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience.
Join us at Kent Community Foundation and help make a real difference in your community.
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive & Operational Assistant to support our governance and keep our operations running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same.
What you’ll do:
- Support governance by coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing papers, and taking accurate minutes.
- Provide high-trust executive support to our Chief Executive and Head of Finance & Governance.
- Manage finance administration: process donations, grant payments, and maintain bank accounts.
- Be the backbone of our office—managing supplies, welcoming visitors, and handling enquiries.
- Assist with HR tasks including recruitment and updating our HR system.
What we’re looking for:
- A proven and experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, integrity and attention to detail.
- Someone confident in working with numbers and familiar with finance systems.
- Someone who thrives in a busy environment and wants their work to have a positive impact.
Why join us?
- Be part of a team that supports local communities across Kent.
- Enjoy flexible working options and a collaborative, supportive environment.
Location: Our offices in Smeeth near Ashford (flexible arrangements available).
Closing date: 4th January 2026 | Interviews 14 January 2026
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification
If you need accessibility support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us at the same email address.
Please submit your CV, together with a covering letter or statement explaining how you meet the person specification as set out in our Job Description.
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King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
The Foundation is made up of two legal entities. The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and currently consists of six selective and six comprehensive academies. The Academy Trust is sponsored by the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham (“the Foundation Charity”), which operates two independent schools and is the steward of a significant charitable endowment.
The Foundation Office provides professional services and leadership, to include Development and Alumni Relations support, to the Academy Trust.
Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
We are looking to appoint a Director of Development and Alumni Relations. As a new leadership role developing relations with all King Edward VI Academy Trust Alumni they will also be partnering with the Foundation Charity to generate philanthropic funding across the organisation in line with our six core values.
Please see the applicant’s brochure for full information about the role, the organisation and person specification. Conversations about the role are encouraged for those wishing to apply, please contact the KEVI Foundation HR to discuss further.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
Location: London (Hybrid working) 20% office, 80% remote or in donor meetings
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time (38.5 hours per week)
At UWC International, we believe education can be a force for peace and a sustainable future. Through our global network of schools and colleges, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and backgrounds, offering life-changing educational opportunities to those who might otherwise never access them.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to play a central role in delivering UWC’s 2030 Strategy, securing the philanthropic support that underpins scholarships, long-term sustainability and global impact.
About the role
This is a senior, donor-facing fundraising role focused on major gifts and strategic donor engagement. You will manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, foundations and other key supporters, securing significant gifts and building long-term relationships aligned with UWC’s mission.
You will work closely with the Director of Development and Funded Programmes, senior leadership, and colleagues across prospect research and operations. Alongside delivering against ambitious income targets, you will help shape mid-level giving activity and may deputise on key fundraising priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on portfolio management with strategic thinking, within an international organisation operating at scale.
About you
You will bring:
- Good experience in major gift fundraising and managing high-value donor portfolios.
- A strong record of securing significant gifts, ideally at six or seven figures.
- Confidence building trusted relationships with donors, senior leaders and volunteers.
- Experience developing compelling proposals, stewardship plans and donor communications.
- Strong judgement, organisation and ethical standards in all fundraising activity.
Experience in education, international development or complex stakeholder environments would be welcomed, but is not essential.
What we offer
UWC International offers a supportive and values-led working environment, with benefits including:
- Hybrid working with flexibility around hours and patterns
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Income protection and comprehensive wellbeing support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Paid volunteering or study leave
- The chance to work within a truly international organisation committed to equity and inclusion
If you are an experienced major gifts fundraiser looking to apply your skills to a global mission and see the direct impact of your work, we would welcome your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As the Head of Philanthropy, Asia you will be responsible for growing our major gifts programme in the Asia-Pacific region. The focus will be on increasing six figure + (GBP) giving through the University of Birmingham Hong Kong Foundation, and from the wider region. Most of our warm donors are based in Malaysia and Hong Kong but there is an active community of alumni in Singapore and scoping to be done across Asia to drive the next phase of our strategy forward beyond alumni donors and to build on a recent seven figure donation as a catalyst for further giving.
As a University we established our Hong Kong Foundation in 2019 and giving is off to a strong start. Continuing on this trajectory you will work to make it financially sustainable, aiming to have multi-year commitments lined up. You will steer and develop the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors, increasing giving from their networks, and working with them to distribute funds to programmes at the University that will also benefit Hong Kong.
As a senior fundraiser in DARO, you will be expected to be innovative, self-motivated, and to take ownership of fundraising in this region. As part of a dynamic team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you will work across the University to generate gifts to key philanthropic projects and encourage new donors to make significant gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with the senior leadership across the University to travel, drive income and develop innovative funding proposals for the region.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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Department
The Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA)
Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) works with a community of global alumni and donors to deepen their ties with York and each other, and encourage them to support the University through York Giving. This role is part of the Individual Philanthropy Team, which manages major individual philanthropy and the legacy giving programme, working closely with the other OPPA teams:
Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy: developing long term, strategic partnerships with philanthropic corporate and foundation supporters.
Fundraising Programmes: managing mass fundraising appeals, crowdfunding campaigns, community fundraising and student projects.
Operations and Experience: providing business intelligence, information and insight, governance and stewardship of supporter and alumni relationships, and managing all mass communications with alumni and supporters.
York for Life: developing alumni communities, volunteering and alumni engagement programmes in support of the University’s strategic aims.
OPPA is part of the University’s Directorate of External Relations, and works closely with other sections of the directorate, which are Marketing, Recruitment, Outreach and Admissions, Communications, Public Engagement and Events, and International Student Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility.
About the Role
The role of Philanthropy Manager is to inspire and encourage philanthropic income from major individual donors to the University of York. You will work to build engagement and involvement of potential major donors and colleagues across the University to develop and deliver a pipeline of significant philanthropic gifts to York Giving’s priority projects.
You will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and have responsibility and accountability for fund management and other priority projects for philanthropic funding, including liaising with academic theme coordinators.
This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires resilience and a long term view. The post holder will work to individual financial cash and pledge targets and KPIs based on meetings, moves, proposals and asks made.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- Proven experience in a relationship management role, with both internal and external stakeholders. Ease at working with people and developing personable relationships with a wide range of people.
- Experience of fundraising or role generating new business.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles related to donor cultivation, asking and stewardship
- Experience of organising events
- Experience of working in a high education or not for profit fundraising environment.
- Knowledge of data protection laws as they related to donor information
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge / NXT database or similar relationship management database
Interview date:To be confirmed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
SPANA is investing in its Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) function. We have established an independent MEAL team within the Global Programmes Directorate (GPD), led by a Head of Data Insights and MEAL. The MEAL team plays a critical role in ensuring that SPANA’s programmes are effective, responsive and continuously progressing to improve the welfare of working animals globally. The MEAL team works closely with SPANA partners based in different countries and with SPANA colleagues across departments.
Reporting to the MEAL Manager, the Data Management Officer is a key role in SPANA’s MEAL team. The role oversees the full data cycle, including supporting partners with consistent data collection, improving data quality assurance, maintaining data systems, setting standards, co-ordinating consolidation of programme data and producing clear analysis and visualisation. The role contributes directly to better use of evidence in programme design, learning and accountability across the organisation.
Contract, location and salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hour per week), permanent role based in the UK. SPANA works on a hybrid basis, and staff come into our office in London for approximately 1-2 days per month (or more if preferred).
The salary for this role is c.£35k per annum, subject to skills and experience. SPANA provides employee benefits including a generous company pensions scheme and healthcare cashplan with Medicash.
Full details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details including a person specification and information on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on 04 January 2026.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Beyond Food Foundation is looking for a Head Training and Events Chef.
Do you have the skills to train groups of young people and vulnerable adults to achieve amazing things in the kitchen?
Do you want to be part of helping to change people's lives?
We are looking for someone inspirational to lead on our in-kitchen skills training and drive high standards of food production across all training and events.
You will bring industry insights and experience to the role, leveraging these to support trainees into further training, work or volunteering roles in hospitality.
Our programmes are built around the kitchen and dining table, you will work closely with a Food Engagement Lead to craft sessions and experiences to leverage the power of food for changing lives.
£40,000 - £44,000 experience dependant - 40hrs per week - Generally Monday - Friday.
The Foundry, E6 5NX and across London as required.
28 Days annual leave + bank holidays.
Please provide a covering letter no longer than two pages, outlining your experience and explaining why you feel you meet the criteria set out in the job description
At Beyond Food, we support individuals whose lives have unravelled to rebuild with purpose, pride, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an exceptional fundraiser who excels at cultivating high-value relationships and securing transformational gifts? Do you enjoy working with senior volunteers and philanthropists who are deeply committed to changing children’s lives?
Step into a pivotal role within one of the UK’s leading philanthropy teams as you lead our flagship Tick Tock Club appeal — inspiring major donors and volunteers to drive extraordinary impact for seriously ill children.
Salary
The salary for this position is £52,526 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a personal fundraising target of £1.5m+, securing six- and seven-figure gifts and multi-year commitments from high-net-worth individuals and charitable trusts.
- Lead the £20m Tick Tock Club appeal, shaping strategy and driving one of GOSH Charity’s flagship philanthropic initiatives.
- Recruit, inspire and collaborate with senior volunteers, campaign boards and influential supporters to accelerate high-value fundraising.
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, using insight-led approaches to build long-term engagement and maximise impact.
- Oversee campaign events, communications and tailored proposals, ensuring activity aligns with income targets and delivers an exceptional supporter experience.
- Provide motivating line management to a small team, fostering professional development, wellbeing and high performance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A strong track record of securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic gifts.
- Experience partnering with senior volunteers and campaign boards on major fundraising initiatives.
- Strategic leadership skills with the ability to galvanise a team around ambitious goals.
- Exceptional relationship-building, influencing and presentation abilities.
- A creative, solutions-focused mindset with resilience under pressure.
Please refer to the full job description below for more information.
About the team
You’ll join our sector-leading Philanthropy team — recognised as one of the most high-performing and respected in the charity sector. We partner with some of the most generous and committed philanthropists in the UK and beyond to transform the lives of seriously ill children.
Our talented and supportive team of 20+ works closely with colleagues across fundraising, clinical, and research teams to create inspiring, high-impact opportunities for supporters. In partnership with senior volunteers and committees, we drive landmark campaigns including the £300 million Build It. Beat It. appeal and the Tick Tock Club, with exciting plans for a major new research-focused campaign on the horizon.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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Major Donor and Trusts Manager
Home based, remote working
£36,000 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £45,000 pa)
28 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 12 months
The Major Donor and Trusts Manager will play a pivotal role in driving RNID’s High Value fundraising strategy. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of major donors and trusts, strengthen stewardship processes, and develop innovative engagement strategies. Working in close partnership with the Senior Philanthropy Manager and High Value colleagues, you’ll help unlock transformational gifts that make a lasting impact.
You will:
· Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors and trusts.
· Design and deliver innovative stewardship plans.
· Create engaging funding proposals and impact reports.
· Work with advocates and internal teams to identify new prospects.
· Plan and deliver donor cultivation events.
You’ll bring a proven track record of securing significant gifts (five and six-figure), excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to craft compelling proposals. Highly organised and self-motivated, you’ll be confident using CRM systems and managing multiple priorities. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a collaborative approach and a passion for RNID’s mission to create an inclusive world for people who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus.
No essential qualifications are needed, but a good standard of written English and attention to detail is a requirement.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 2 January 2026.
Interviews: w/c 12 January 2026.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Thank you for taking the time to explore the role of Marketing and Communications Manager at the Family Holiday Charity. We're here to help families facing some of life's toughest challenges to experience the anticipation, joy and impact of a break from the day to day. Can you help us spread the word?
This role is an important one to help us build brand and awareness around our mission and goals - in simple terms, helping more families to get away and ensuring that every family has the chance to go on holiday.
At its heart, this role is about storytelling and our ability to tell stories that capture hearts and minds. Taking ownership of the full story capture and storytelling process, you'll use this output to help build our brand, fundraise and tell our advocacy story. What's new for us in this role is PR - it's just not something we've done before, so you'll build relationships, networks and opportunities with earned media. You'll work with talented fundraisers, partnership builders and operational delivery colleagues to ensure we're sharing a cohesive and coherent message that supports all our audience goals and targets. And you'll get to work with a talented Comms Officer who delivers on our social, email and web activities.
This role is key to helping us make sure we're doing our best for families and putting our best foot forward every time.
It's a varied and fast-paced role (Comms roles are, right!?) that means you'll be involved in planning, creating and managing activities, so you'll need to have some awesome planning skills and be good with interpersonal relationships.
We're a small but flexible team - just like our approach to work. This is a hybird role, and you'll need to come into the office periodically (but none of that performative days a week nonsense!).
It's vital that you're happy and confident in making your next career move, so let's take the time to chat if you'd like to!
Please provide a CV which outlines your skills and experience for the role and a cover letter which briefly explains why you're interested in the role.
Applications close at 23:59hours on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Initial interviews will take place on the 9th, 12th or 13th of January 2026 with Mags Rivett, Director, Income & Engagement, and one other peer colleague from within the team. A second interview will follow with Mags and Rob Parkinson, CEO. This will likely be a face to face interview at our offices in London and will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2026 (this date is subject to change).
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.


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�� Help give animals in Sussex a good life — and shape the future of one of the most-loved local charities ��
Raystede is one of Sussex’s most loved animal charities, caring for over 400 animals every day. We're investing in our future — and fundraising is at the heart of that journey.
We’re looking for an experienced Individual and Community Giving Manager to lead and grow our public fundraising programme across Regular Giving, Community Fundraising, Events, Appeals, Legacies, Lottery, Sponsorship and Digital.
You’ll manage a talented team, develop supporter journeys, embed data-led decision making and drive income growth to help secure Raystede’s long-term future.
We’re looking for someone with:
· A strong track record in public fundraising
· Experience managing multiple fundraising streams
· Leadership and team development skills
· Excellent storytelling, relationship-building and data literacy
· A passion for ethical fundraising and animal welfare
Some evening/weekend work required (TOIL provided). Full driving licence is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager - Major Gifts
Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working - minimum 2-3 days on campus)
Salary: £45,025 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: midday Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews in person: TBC 28 or 29 Jan 2026
Help to shape the future of philanthropy and alumni engagement at Kingston University.
Kingston University is an incredible place to work. For over 125 years, we've been shaping student futures through academic excellence and forward-thinking teaching. Our recent TEF Gold rating reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding education and research. Through our ambitious Town House Strategy, we're embedding a progressive new model of education and driving innovation through partnerships with businesses, communities, and organisations.
The Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team plays a vital role in delivering these ambitions. With a global alumni community of over 270,000, we foster meaningful relationships that drive philanthropic support, unlock partnerships, and enhance the University's reputation and reach.
The Role
As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will be a senior member of the DARE team, responsible for generating philanthropic income to meet ambitious annual targets. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of high-value donors (individuals, trusts & foundations, corporates), personally soliciting gifts of £10,000+.
- Support the pipeline of mid-level prospects and help develop ultra-high-net-worth individuals for transformative gifts.
- Deliver against KPIs and income targets, contributing to our goal of growing major giving from £450,000 annually to £1 million within three years.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and academic leaders, producing compelling proposals and leading donor engagement.
This is a dynamic, outward-facing role requiring excellent relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the impact of fundraising in higher education.
About You
You will be an experienced and driven fundraiser with:
- A proven track record of securing and stewarding four-figure and above gifts.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals.
- Experience managing a varied portfolio and achieving ambitious KPIs.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work across a complex organisation.
Experience in higher education or the charity sector is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working (minimum 2-3 days on campus).
- A supportive, ambitious team committed to innovation and impact.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to students and the University community.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply now and bring your expertise, passion, and authentic self to Kingston University.
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.
Benefits include:
* Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days (from entry at all levels), in addition to bank holidays
* Three 'meeting free' weeks each year to create space for reflection and time to plan for the period ahead
* Flexible working - we can consider and accommodate various work patterns
* Family-friendly policies that support the needs of our employees
* Exceptional professional development opportunities
Key Details
- Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working, 2-3 days/week on campus)
- Closing Date: midday on Friday 16 Jan
- Interview Date: in person provisionally 28 or 29 Jan
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.
Salary: £46,000 per year Contract Type:
Permanent Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting To: Chiara De Luca, Head of Impact, STEM Pathways
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 9 January via the Workable link. Your covering letter should outline:
● Your motivations for applying to Mission 44
● How this role fits into your career plans
● Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
Mission 44 supports young people to boost aspirations, achieve academically, and provide resources and industry exposure to access great STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Our motorsports engagement strategy, which sits under our global STEM strategy, seeks to accelerate sector-wide change in motorsport within the next three years. It leverages Mission 44’s convening power and our MSc Motorsports Scholarship programme to deliver measurable change across employers and increased access for young people from all underrepresented backgrounds to exciting roles in motorsports.
As the Senior Impact Manager, Motorsports Engagement, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strategic relationships with motorsports employers to support young people from underrepresented backgrounds into early career opportunities. Working closely with Formula 1 and its teams, as well as a broader network of STEM-related organisations across the UK, US, and Brazil, you will lead collaboration efforts to influence inclusive recruitment and retention practices in motorsports, and enhance career access and progression. With a strong external focus, you will also support Mission 44’s fundraising goals, representing the organisation at high-profile events, stewarding key corporate accounts, and helping secure investment in our programmes and mission.
We’re looking for someone passionate about influencing employers, building consensus and using it to drive action. You’ll be highly organised, resilient, adaptable and skilled at building trusted relationships. You will be a proactive problem-solver, able to balance multiple priorities while ensuring young people feel supported and heard. If you’re motivated by creating opportunities for young people to drive change, we’d love you to join our team and help us strengthen the impact we make together.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DELIVERY OF MOTORSPORTS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY (70%)
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Play a key role in the development and execution of Mission 44’s new Motorsports strategy, to create access opportunities for young people from underrepresented backgrounds within STEM sectors, particularly motorsports.
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Build trusted relationships with key motorsport employers and stakeholders, including F1, F1 teams, FIA, and relevant STEM employers, to drive sector-wide change, focusing on increasing demand for underrepresented talent, adoption of inclusive recruitment practices, and awareness of Mission 44’s work and impact.
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Apply and continually improve the convening strategy and toolkits to Mission 44’s STEM work, helping determine when and how convening can most effectively support our goal of inspiring and supporting young people (aged 14–30) in the UK and US to access careers in STEM and motorsport.
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Collaborate with the Engagement Directorate, nonprofit partners and corporates to design and deliver high-impact STEM career experiences at Formula 1 races and other key events - some of which will be international - ensuring alignment with Mission 44’s objectives and offering young people meaningful exposure to career pathways.
EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION AND ENGAGEMENT (20%)
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Represent Mission 44 at Motorsport industry events, donor meetings, clearly articulating our global mission and impact with tailored messaging for each audience.
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Support cultivation and stewardship efforts as requested by the Engagement Directorate, engaging prospective donors and prioritising meetings that deliver the greatest strategic value.
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Advocate for Mission 44 at high-profile events and stakeholder meetings, championing greater industry engagement and driving impact.
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Support our storytelling and communications efforts to highlight success and progress while spotlighting challenges to potentially shape future advocacy.
MONITORING AND LEARNING (10%)
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Support the Head of Impact, STEM Pathways and the Head of Strategy and Learning to collect key impact data.
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Contribute to evaluation processes, seek and develop opportunities to raise awareness of Mission 44’s work to create early career pathways for young people.
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Assist with annual reporting and provide input into fundraising and communications materials where relevant.
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
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Experience working in the motorsports sector and/or F1, with a strong network of connections.
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Knowledge of inclusive recruitment and retention practices.
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Strong understanding of early career pathways into STEM careers, particularly into the motorsport sector, and of barriers to access for people from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Strong expertise in programme design and implementation.
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Outstanding project management and organisational skills, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution, including organising events and convening workshops in an inclusive and equitable way.
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Excellent relationship management and communications skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across corporate, education and nonprofit sectors.
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Experience in building coalitions to meet collective goals.
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Experience in producing compelling reports and presentations to demonstrate measurable evidence of change.
DESIRABLE
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Experience working in international settings.
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Experience working with non-profit organisations, grantmaking foundations, or educational institutions.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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Passionate about creating opportunities in STEM/motorsports for young people.
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Highly collaborative and adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; the post-holder should be comfortable with change and uncertainty.
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Highly organised.
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Strategic with a strong personal commitment to learning and improvement.
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Possesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settings.
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Ability to work independently and also as part of a dynamic team; self-motivated and proactive.
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Committed to embedding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
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Creative and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to share bold ideas.
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