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Citizens UK

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Living Wage Foundation

The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.

Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting half a million people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most. 

Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. We are a non-partisan organisation and work with partners across the political spectrum to advance our mission.

Purpose

The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team for a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be experienced and confident in working to tight deadlines, responding to last-minute changes, and prioritising competing demands in a high-profile environment. They will be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s mission of tackling low pay and insecure work.

The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact. 

In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities.  You will report to the Head of Communications.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating part of the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.

Main Responsibilities

Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives:

• Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s media strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational, communications, and campaign goals, and establish clear processes for evaluating its success.

• Work alongside other Senior Managers across Citizens UK on cross-organisational activity including through the Senior Management Group

• Support the Living Wage Foundation’s Political Engagement Strategy by building and sustaining cross-party support for the organisation’s mission and objectives.

Situational awareness and research:

• Lead regular updates on key audiences, tracking positions on issues of interest and ensuring the team is fully informed.

• Guide the team in proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments.

• Collaborate with the Senior Research Manager to conduct and commission impactful research, driving media campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences.

Strategy development:

• Work alongside other Senior Managers in the Communications Team to shape and guide the overall communications strategy.

Lead on all media and messaging outputs, including developing high-quality materials, coordinating media events, and delivering media training.

Reputational & risk management:

• Develop and manage the organisation’s risk register, offering strategic oversight and serving as a primary contact for crisis communications.

• Manage and respond to reactive media enquiries promptly, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives.

• Draft key messages and FAQs for media interviews and public responses, and advise senior leadership on sensitive media or reputational issues.

• Represent the Living Wage Foundation effectively in senior stakeholder interactions and participate in out-of-hours press duties when needed.

Materials development and dissemination:

• Oversee the Media Team in producing engaging press releases, blogs, opinion pieces, and media briefings to elevate the Living Wage Foundation’s profile and the voices of workers and employers within the Living Wage movement.

• Ensure media outputs and communications reflect the organisation’s values and uphold a consistent voice.

• Create and refine key messaging for public communications, including FAQs and response guides.

Social media and website

• Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment across all media and digital platforms in collaboration with the wider communications team.

External relationships (including media and press)

• Lead employer case study development, identifying and preparing Living Wage employers to speak to media and champion a real Living Wage.

• Drive stakeholder engagement efforts, cultivating valuable relationships with Living Wage employers, campaign partners, and media contacts.

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media to secure quality coverage.

• Collaborate with the Public Engagement Team to draft emails, speeches, speaker notes, briefings, and press notices for political engagements.

• Strengthen and maintain broad cross-party support for the Living Wage agenda.

Campaign & events management

• Provide a link between Events team and Senior Leadership Team to ensure efficient decision-making around key events.

• Lead on media and messaging elements of agreed comms-led campaigns.

Internal comms & knowledge management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive press database, mapping key media contacts and publications in line with the Living Wage Foundation’s objectives.

Internal relationships

• Work closely with the Senior Digital and Communications Manager to guide and oversee team initiatives.

• Provide line management and development support to the Media Manager and Events Manager.

Learning, expertise & DEI

• Lead media training sessions for LWF staff and Living Wage employers, enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in media engagements.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the LWF and Citizens UK, including communications and DEI teams, to develop and implement ethical storytelling practices, ensuring lived experience is represented responsibly, inclusively, and in line with organisational guidance.

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.

• Ensure accessibility is embedded across communications and events, working with relevant teams to implement best practice and organisational guidance.

Person Specification

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential

Experience

· Proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with experience building relationships with journalists and securing high-quality media coverage. (E)

· Experience in line managing and leading a team. (E)

· Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive reputational issues, including risk assessment and crisis communications. (E)

· Skilled in leveraging real-life stories and case studies to drive engagement, including experience in leading media training for spokespeople. (E)

· Strong track record in designing and executing high-impact communications strategies that achieve measurable results. (E)

· Experience of working collaboratively across teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. (E)

· Experience of working with a range of voices and perspectives, including community, worker or lived experience storytelling. (D)

Key skills and knowledge

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit clear, engaging content suitable for media, digital and public audiences. (E)

• Competence in using social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader media strategies. (D)

• Proficiency in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies. (E)

• Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences. (E)

• Solid understanding of the political landscape and public affairs, with experience engaging cross-party stakeholders (E).

Personal qualities & values

• An enthusiasm for media and communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation. (E)

• Ability to lead, support and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. (E)

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of how to communicate responsibly and ethically about lived experience. (E)

About the application process

We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.

For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.

Interviews will be held 17th and 18th August.

Job Advert 

Engagement Manager  

24 1/2hours per week (fixed-term contract for 12 months) 
Job Ref: V 581
Hours/Days per week: 3.5 days per week – (Flexible days/hours) 
Salary: £17,937.50 plus attractive employee benefits package 
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased with extensive travel across Cardiff 
Closing date: 21st July 2026 

Full UK driving licence essential 

Interview date and Location:

Online Teams (time and date to be confirmed). 

Volunteering Matters  

We believe volunteering is an act of optimism. A quiet rebellion against the idea that one person can’t make. a difference 

We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come. 

Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK. 

We work with 12,000+ volunteers across 85+ programmes, to enable a better life for more than 115,000 people. 

SAFE Cardiff  

SAFE in the City is a pilot project that brings our award-winning SAFE project to the City of Cardiff area. Funded by the Moondance Foundation and the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) is a project that empowers young people with learning disabilities a peer-led environment. It aims to improve the knowledge of topics relating to healthy relationships and sexual health, mate crime, and internet safety. It focuses on young people aged 16-35 with additional learning needs in addition to offering support to their families. 

SAFE is facilitated with peer-led workshops. The aim of this project is to empower young people with additional learning needs to lead the conversation and education around their own relationships improving knowledge and awareness of these topics for our beneficiaries of this project. 

Job purpose 

The successful candidate will deliver a pilot project, taking our SAFE project to Cardiff. You’ll be responsible for forging new connections and seeking opportunities in the area to deliver our SAFE workshops, encouraging the participation of volunteers wherever possible. The role will involve workshop delivery as well as volunteer recruitment and management. Working alongside an existing colleague in Gwent, you’ll develop and consolidate our workshop materials, to ensure that they’re meeting the needs of the young people participating.

Key Duties: 

1. Deliver SAFE workshops throughout the Cardiff area, involving volunteers in delivery where possible. 

1. Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers.

1. Work closely with our SAFE project in Gwent to manage referrals into the project, updating on progress and plans in the process.

1. Develop and update workshop materials and activities to meet new challenges, in conjunction with SAFE colleagues in Gwent. 

1. Management of the matching/placement of volunteers, risk assessing the volunteers and planned activities, and monitoring and supporting the match throughout.

1. Maintain good record keeping, ensuring that evidence and impact data is collected so that we can monitor progress against outcomes. 

1. Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement.

1. Maintain effective relationships with volunteers, beneficiaries, colleagues and project partners.

1. Prepare reports with your senior project manager based on agreed outputs and targets.

1. Risk assess all activities, ensuring that they are regularly reviewed and amended if circumstances change.

1. Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters and the SAFE team.

Experience/Skills and attributes:  

1. Knowledge of social care and/or third sector service provision, and the support networks and services available in Cardiff.

1. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, and a good understanding of how best to support learning. 

1. A calm and collected demeanour, with the ability to engage and support beneficiaries.

1. An experienced facilitator with the ability to engage in good conversation with beneficiaries, whilst actively assessing risks and solutions.

1. Experience working in partnership with other agencies.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

1. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines.

1. Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments. (training given) 

1. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records.

1. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

1. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.

Desirables:  

Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn. Have a full UK driving licence 

Qualifications:  

Relevant experience and values alignment are more important for this role than specific qualifications.

Location: This role is home-based and will involve extensive travel across Cardiff. For this reason, we require the post holder to have a full driving licence with use of their own car. The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

Our Values & Way of Working: 

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role. 

Diversity & Inclusion  

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.  

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:  

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.  

Benefits  

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.  

GDPR Statement  

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.    

To Apply  

Rheolwr Ymgysylltu  

17.5 awr y wythnosol (cytyundeb cyfnod penodol am 12 mis) 

Lleoliad: Caerdydd 

Rheoli gan: Arweinydd Rhanbarthol i Gymru 

Teulu swydd: 3 - £17,937.50 

Volunteering Matters 

Dylai pawb yn y DU derbyn y cyfle i lwyddo. Felly, yr ydym yn dod a phobl i’w gilydd i oresgyn nifer o faterion mwyaf cymhleth trwy’r pŵer o wirfoddoli.

Yr ydym yn gweithio efo cymunedau i oresgyn adfyd, taclo iselder ac unigrwydd cymdeithasol, gwellhau iechyd, datblygu sgiliau a chyfleodd i sicrhau mae gan bobl ifanc yr allu i arwain newid. Oherwydd yr ydym yn elusen wladol, mae gennyn ni'r gallu i weithio i raddfeydd mwyach wrth rannu ein harbenigeddau ac adeiladu partneriaethau i achosi ardrawiad positif.

Yr ydym yn trawsffurfio adnabyddiaeth ac egni lleol mewn i weithrediadau a chynnydd wrth alluogi cymunedau cryf i greu dyfodol gwell i bawb. 

SAFE Caerdydd 

Mae SAFE Caerdydd yn brosiect newydd i weld ein prosiect a enillir sawl wobr, SAFE, mewn Caerdydd. Efo wobr ariannol gan y Moondance Foundation a Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, mae SAFE (Adnabyddiaeth Diogelwch i Bawb (Safety Awareness for Everyone)) yn brosiect sy’n grymuso pobl ifanc mewn amgylchoedd dan arweiniad cyfoedion. Maent yn anelu i wella adnabyddiaeth topigau megis perthnasoedd personol iach, iechyd rhywiol, mate crime, a diogelwch wrth ddefnyddio’r we. Mae’r prosiect yn ffocysu ar bob ifanc efo anableddau dysgu yn ogystal i gefnogi eu teuluoedd. 

Caiff SAFE ei hwyluso drwy weithdai dan arweiniad cyfoedion. Amgen y prosiect yw grymuso pobl ifanc efo anableddau dysgu i arwain y sgwrs a’r addysg sy’n cwmpasu eu perthnasoedd, a gwella ei adnabyddiaeth a dealltwriaeth o dopigau diogelwch. 

Dyletswyddau Allweddol:  

1. Traddodi gweithdai SAFE mewn Caerdydd wrth gefnogi gwirfoddolwyr lle mae’n bosib.

1. Recriwtio, cyfweld, anwytho, hyfforddi a chefnogi gwirfoddolwyr.

1. Gweithio yn agos efo ein prosiect SAFE mewn Gwent i reoli cyfeiriadau i’r prosiect wrth ddiweddaru ar gynllun i gyflawni’r prosiect.

1. Datblygu a diweddaru deunyddiau gweithdy a gweithgareddau i oresgyn sialensiau newydd wrth weithio efo’r prosiect mewn Gwent.

1. Rheoli prosesau i matsio gwirfoddolwr, a’u hasesiadau risg am weithgareddau gwirfoddol, i gynnwys trefniadau diogelu, a’i adolygu’n rheolaidd.

1. Cadw cofnodion da wrth sicrhau i gasglu tystiolaeth a data ardrawiad i alluogi ni i fesur ein cynnydd y erbyn deilliannau.

1. Hysbysebu’r prosiect wrth ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o dechnegau i ysgogi diddordeb mewn gwirfoddoli ac i hybi ymgysylltiad cymunedol.

1. Cynnal perthnasau effeithio efo hapddalwyr a phartneriaid y prosiect o ddydd-i-ddydd. 

1. Paratoi adroddiadau wedi’i seilio ar dargedau ac allbynnau, i’r Rheolwr Prosiect.

1. Chwarae rôl actif mewn nodi a datblygu busnes newydd i’r elusen.

1. Cyfrannu i waith tîm ar draws Volunteering Matters. 

Profiad/sgiliau a Phriodoleddau: 

1. Profiad a dealltwriaeth o weithio efo’r sector gofal cymdeithasol a’r drydydd sector, a’r gwasanaethau a rhwydweithiau cefnogol mewn Caerdydd.

1. Profiad o weithio efo pobl efo anableddau dysgu, a dealltwriaeth o hybi ddysgu mewn amgylchoedd dan arweiniad cyfoedion. 

1. Hwylusydd profiadol efo’r gallu i ymgysylltu mewn sgyrsiau pwrpasol efo buddiolwyr, wrth asesu risgiau a datrysiadau’n gyson. Profiad o weithio mewn partneriaeth efo asiantaethau eraill.

1. Sgiliau cyfathrebu ac ysgrifennu rhagorol.

1. Sgiliau hunan-drefnu rhagorol, ynghyd a’r gallu i flaenoriaethu llwyth gwaith heriol a gweithio dan bwysau i gwrdd â therfynau amser. 

1. Gallu i asesu risg a gweithredu asesiadau risg. 

1. Tystiolaeth o sgiliau gweinyddol a TGCh da ynghyd a’r gallu i gynnal anghenion monitro y prosiect; megis cofnodion gweinyddol ac ariannol.

1. Dealltwriaeth o, ac ymrwymiad i, cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant 

1. Dealltwriaeth o, ac ymrwymiad i, Diogelu Data a chyfrinachedd.

Galluoedd Dymunol: 

Y gallu i siarad Cymraeg, neu’r parodrwydd i ddysgu. 

Cymwysterau: 

Mae profiad perthnasol ac aliniad i’n gwerthoedd yn mwyaf bwysig i’r rôl hon na cymwysterau sbesiffig.

Lleoliad:

Mi fydd y rôl yn seilio o’r cartref, ac mi fydd yna ddisgwyl i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus teithio ar draws Caerdydd. Mi fydd yna angen am fynediad da i’r rhyngrwyd i alluogi gweithio o bell, a lle i weithio addas yn y cartref. Caiff offer TG a’i isadeiledd eu cyflenwi gan Volunteering Matters. 

Ein gwerthoedd a dull gweithio 

Mewn popeth yr ydym yn gwneud fel elusen, yr ydym yn ymgrymu agwedd o “Rhyddid efo Fframwaith” a chawn ein harwain gan ein gwerthoedd: i fod yn rymusol, cynhwysol, tosturiol, positif a didwyll. 

Cydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant. 

Mae Volunteering Matters yn estyn croeso i bob ymgeisydd, ac yr ydym yn awyddus i sicrhau mae ei’n dîm yn adlewyrchu amrywiaeth y DU a’r cymunedau yr ydym yn gweithio mewn. Yr ydym yn annog ceisiadau o bobl efo anableddau, pobl LHDT, pobl efo cefndiroedd Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Cenhedlig, ynghyd ac ymgeisydd efo unrhyw nodwedd warchodedig ac o grwpiau difreintiedig.

Addasiadau hyderus a resymol a ran anableddau 

Yr ydym yn gwarantu i gyfweli unrhyw berson efo anabledd sydd efo cais sy’n bodloni’r safon ofynnol am y rôl. Mewn eich cais, darparwch dystiolaeth sy’n adlewyrchu eich cymhwysedd yn erbyn yr adran “Profiad/sgiliau a phriodoleddau” yn y disgrifiad swydd hwn. 

I gael eich ystyried am gyfweliad gwarantedig, neu i drafod unrhyw addasiad rhesymol i’r proses ceisio. 

Yr ydym wedi ymrwymo i’r addewidion canlynon sy’n cwmpasu ein proses recriwtio a dewis a’i methodoleg: The Promise (Yr Alban), Show the Salary, a Salary History.

Mae’r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS manylach.  

I geisio,

1) Lawrlwythwch ein ffurflen ceisio 

2) Lawrlwythwch ein ffurflen i fonitro ein recriwtiaid 

Caiff y disgrifiad swydd hwn ei greu efo’r bwriad i gynnwys graddfa eang o ddyletswyddau ac anghenion. Nid yw’n drwyadl neu’n anghynhwysol, a thra byddwn yn disgwyl rhai amrywiadau, byddant ar lefel addas i’r rôl hon. 

Part-funded by a generous donation from Backstage Trust, this is a new and pivotal role designed to transform Theatre Centre's fundraising capacity by strengthening systems, increasing income diversity, and building long-term financial resilience. The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.

This role will keep us focused on our development strategy and will have support from across the whole company: the Board, Executive and the core TC team. We have been steadily building our foundations and have some good funding relationships in place, committed individual givers, a strong, evidenced case for support, some incredible stats and feedback and above all an inspiring and exciting programme of work to offer for young people, artists and teachers across the country.

Our Development Manager will help us to bring in resources so that we can continue share our high-quality, specialist work as far as we can. We see development as a collaborative effort and we understand the need for the whole team to support development, that effective fundraising needs to be resourced with realistic timelines and expectations.

About the Role

Contract type: Fixed term to March 2028

Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) - we're happy to discuss flexible working patterns that work best for you.

Salary: £24,000 per year (based on £30,000 per year pro rata)

Location: This role can be hybrid or predominantly home based, with some time spent working with colleagues in the office. Theatre Centre is based near Three Bridges station at Unit 4 Crawley Business Centre, Stevenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN.

Job Requirements

• A strong affinity with Theatre Centre's mission and a passion for creating opportunities for young people through the arts.
• A values-driven approach, with commitment to equity, inclusion, social justice and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborative, open and transparent working style.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Proven experience of fundraising within an arts organisation.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and reports.
• Good understanding of the financial context of this work.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with funders, donors and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including data management.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting to demonstrate impact.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work flexibly under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

The Development Manager will lead delivery of a phased fundraising strategy:

Phase 1 - Foundation: Build on our strong systems and processes and give us consistency in fundraising delivery, including building a robust pipeline of Trusts & Foundations and developing place-based income in Crawley and the Gatwick area.

Phase 2 - Private Phase: Expand individual giving by deepening relationships, developing major donors, and securing multi-year funding partnerships.

Phase 3 - Public Bring together all strategic and fundraising priorities in our 75th year, amplifying them into a public campaign that advocates for our change-making work.

If you'd like more information you're welcome to visit our website and download the job pack.

A little bit about the role 

​Contract:​ Part-time, 22.5 hours, 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), Permanent

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week expected in our London Office. Those living outside the M25 can opt to not receive London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at offer stage. ​

Please note that this role will be closing at 9am on Monday, 27th July 2026

​The Delivery Coordinator on the Approach Social Work Programme, organises the programme logistics, meetings, panels and events on behalf of the region. This includes the procurement of Teaching Day venues, liaising with other teams to ensure the smooth running of events and note-taking in meetings and panels while acting as a point of call for the team and participants.​​​​

The Delivery Coordinator is crucial to supporting the work of the wider team by supporting colleagues to ensure the efficient use of resources and scheduling that achieves the smooth Delivery of the Approach Social Work Programme.​​

The role requires someone who is skilled at building positive relationships with people in addition to being highly organised and the ability to manage multiple areas of work and use initiative to resolve issues. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is also essential.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Please see the job pack for a full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

We are looking for someone with experience in administration or strong transferable skills, who is organised, proactive and enjoys providing high-quality support. You will be confident using everyday digital tools and systems, with the curiosity and willingness to learn new platforms as required. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You will be able to manage your own workload and use your initiative and contribute to a collaborative team that supports great experiences for participants and partners.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

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Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.

Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)? 

Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy

Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Flexible working arrangements considered.
Salary: £45,056–£49,417 (dependent on experience)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)

Help Transform the Future of Rivers Across the Bristol Avon

This is a rare opportunity to build something that will have a lasting impact.

Over the past several years, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) has become one of the UK's fastest-growing Rivers Trusts, securing investment to restore rivers, reconnect habitats, reduce flooding and engage communities across the Bristol Avon catchment.

Now we're ready for the next stage of our journey.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced fundraising leader to build and lead an entirely new area of our organisation - developing sustainable voluntary income that enables us to do more than project funding alone can achieve.

This is an opportunity to create something from the ground up. You will shape our fundraising strategy, diversify our income, build long-term relationships with supporters and partners, and unlock investment that will directly improve rivers, wildlife and communities across our region.

If you're motivated by building successful fundraising programmes with genuine environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust

Founded in 2012, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust works across the Bristol Avon catchment to restore rivers for wildlife, people and the local economy.

Everything we do is guided by the best available science and a catchment based approach, working across entire catchments to improve biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality and flood resilience.

Since 2023, the Trust has experienced significant growth. We now employ around 20 staff, deliver approximately £1.3 million of projects annually, and work alongside local partnerships, farmers, landowners, communities, local authorities, businesses and government agencies.

Our ambition over the next five years is even greater.

To deliver our Strategy 2025–2030, we need to complement our strong track record in project funding with a sustainable programme of unrestricted and philanthropic income.

About the Role

Help shape the future Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART).

This is much more than a fundraising role.

You'll have the opportunity to design and lead BART's long-term fundraising strategy, creating entirely new income streams that will support restoration of rivers, education, community engagement, project development and organisational resilience.

Our immediate priority is to diversify our income beyond project grants by growing:

• Individual giving
• Philanthropic and charitable foundation support
• Corporate partnerships
• Major donors
• Legacy giving
• Unrestricted income opportunities

While these priorities have been identified strategically, we are looking for someone with the experience and creativity to refine the approach, test new ideas and build a sustainable fundraising programme for the future.

Success during your first 12 months will include:

• Developing and launching BART's fundraising strategy
• Building a compelling case for supporting the Trust’s work
• Establishing a strong pipeline of unrestricted income opportunities
• Growing relationships and excellent communications with supporters and funders
• Embedding fundraising across the organisation
• Creating clear KPIs and reporting frameworks with the CEO and Trustees

This is a highly strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Executive.

The successful candidate will work closely with an engaged Leadership Team and supportive Board of Trustees, who recognise fundraising as a strategic priority for the organisation's future growth.

Our CEO has extensive experience securing major grant funding and developing partnerships, and will work closely alongside you to help establish and grow this new function.

As with any investment in fundraising, success will be measured against mutually agreed objectives and long-term growth rather than immediate financial return. We recognise that developing sustainable fundraising takes time, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to build a lasting programme.

What You'll Be Doing

You will:

• Develop and implement BART's Fundraising and Philanthropy Strategy.
• Diversify unrestricted income from individuals, trusts and foundations, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, legacies and other voluntary income streams.
• Develop a compelling organisational Case for Support aligned to BART's Five-Year Strategy.
• Work with the CEO and Leadership Team to establish fundraising priorities and KPIs.
• Lead fundraising campaigns, communications, and supporter engagement initiatives.
• Manage and develop BART's supporter journey using our Beacon CRM system.
• Work closely with our Trust Administrator, who provides administrative support to the organisation, including support for CRM administration and fundraising processes.
• Coordinate fundraising activity across the Trust and ensure opportunities are maximised.
• Build strong relationships with major donors, funders and strategic partners.
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Report regularly to the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

Why This Role is Different

This is an opportunity to build a fundraising programme with exceptional foundations already in place.

You will benefit from:

• A highly respected and growing environmental charity.
• Strong project delivery with proven environmental impact.
• An experienced CEO with a successful track record of securing significant funding and developing strategic partnerships.
• A supportive Board committed to growing fundraising.
• A database managed through Beacon CRM.
• A recognised and trusted regional brand with significant opportunities for growth.

You'll have genuine freedom to shape the future direction of fundraising at BART.

About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by creating something new.

You'll ideally have:

• At least five years' experience in fundraising or philanthropy.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering income growth.
• Knowledge of trusts, foundations, philanthropy, individual giving or corporate fundraising.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems (Beacon experience welcomed but not essential).
• Excellent written communication, storytelling and bid-writing skills.
• The ability to translate complex environmental work into compelling fundraising propositions.
• A passion for rivers and their recovery and creating meaningful impact.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Holiday increases with length of service.
• 9% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

Why Join BART?

Healthy rivers are fundamental to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, flood resilience and community wellbeing.

Joining BART means becoming part of a passionate, ambitious organisation that delivers measurable environmental change every day.

Most importantly, this role gives you the opportunity to build something with lasting impact.

The fundraising programme you create will enable thousands more people to connect with and restore rivers across the Bristol Avon catchment for generations to come.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, particularly those underrepresented within the environmental sector.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role before 11:59pm on Friday 17th July 

Further Information

To learn more about our work, visit:

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust