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Job Title: Director of Operations - Maternity Cover
Salary: £55,000 - 65,000
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (min 24 hours/week)
Location: Central London / Hybrid (1-2 days in office per week)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension contributions
- £600 per year mental wellbeing support
- Enhanced parental leave (4 months full pay + 2 months at 50%)
- Annual allowance for professional development and training
About Us
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together our community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide.
Across the world, courageous activists are working tirelessly to protect LGBTQI communities and advance equality. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid.
GiveOut exists to bridge this gap. We provide a platform for individuals, businesses and others to give tax efficiently in one place, ensuring sustained funding for LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. By pooling donations, we provide grants to pioneering organisations, empowering them to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.
In just seven years, we have provided over £3 million in new funding, supporting nearly 60 LGBTQI organisations globally. Our grant partners report back on their achievements, and we share their impact with our supporters, demonstrating the tangible difference their generosity makes.
Together, we are strengthening the global LGBTQI movement, ensuring activists have the resources they need to build a more just and equal world.
About the Role
The Director of Operations is a member of GiveOut’s leadership team, partnering closely with the Executive Director, they will lead on all operational matters, ensuring GiveOut is an efficient, compliant, and resilient institution capable of delivering lasting impact.
The Director of Operations oversees the charity’s financial and administrative systems, human resources, compliance and risk management, and internal communications. They will support the Executive Director in strategic planning, budget management, governance, stakeholder reporting, and cross-organisational projects, deputising for the Executive Director when required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader with strong operational, financial, and people management experience who is passionate about advancing LGBTQI rights globally.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Compliance
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Support the Executive Director in servicing the Board of Trustees; preparing papers, coordinating meetings, and onboarding new trustees.
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Ensure organisational compliance with statutory, legal, and data protection requirements.
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Lead on risk management, maintaining robust policies, risk registers and assessments, and mitigation strategies.
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Coordinate the annual audit and reporting to the Charity Commission.
Strategy and Planning
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Partner with the Executive Director on strategic planning, helping to strengthen GiveOut’s sustainability and impact.
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Support the Executive Director in exploring new markets, operating models, and partnerships.
Financial Oversight
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Lead on financial management, including budgeting, cashflow forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
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Ensure compliance with financial policies, charity regulations, and audit requirements.
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Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities to strengthen financial resilience.
Operational Management
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Lead the smooth and efficient running of daily operations, ensuring systems and processes support the team’s effectiveness.
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Identify and implement process improvements across functions to drive efficiency, accountability, and collaboration.
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Oversee internal communications and office management, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.
Management and Human Resources
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Provide effective line management and leadership to team members in the Operations Grant-Making and Communications teams.
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Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
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Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with GiveOut’s values.
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Cultivate a learning culture and support staff wellbeing and professional development.
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Oversee payroll, pensions and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
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Strong financial literacy and experience with budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination.
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Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, and risk management.
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster a positive organisational culture.
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Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Commitment to GiveOut’s vision, mission, and values, and understanding of issues facing LGBTQI communities globally.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience working with Boards of Trustees.
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Familiarity with UK charity law and the regulatory environment.
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Understanding of international development or human rights sectors.
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Experience implementing GDPR and data management frameworks, with knowledge of best practice in data protection and security.
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Understanding of cyber security principles and practical approaches for small charities.
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Proficiency with accounting and CRM systems (e.g., Xero, Blackbaud/Salesforce, Google Workspace).
Why Join Us?
At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.
We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring that they have more of the resources they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Libraries Connected is seeking a Research and Evaluation Manager to join our newly formed Policy, External Affairs, and Research Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver impactful research and evaluation across the public library sector.
You’ll lead internal research and data projects, provide in-house evaluation for programmes, and manage external research partnerships—including with academic institutions. Your work will directly inform advocacy, communications, and strategic decision-making.
We’re looking for someone with strong research and analytical skills, experience in managing complex data, and the ability to translate findings into accessible outputs. You’ll be collaborative, detail-oriented, and confident working independently across multiple projects.
Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead. Inspire. Transform Futures Across Scotland
Are you a visionary leader who thrives on building influence, driving growth, and shaping strategy?
Do you believe every young person deserves the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build a brighter future?
If so, this is your chance to play a defining role in one of the UK’s most established youth charities — as Director for Scotland at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise (YE) — a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.
For more than 60 years, we’ve equipped over 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset they need for life and work. Whether it’s running a student company, learning financial literacy, or discovering their potential, we’re here to help young people turn possibilities into reality.
Now, as we integrate Young Enterprise Scotland into our national organisation, we’re entering an exciting new era — one focused on growth, innovation, and deeper impact across Scotland.
Why Join Us?
At YE, we believe great work happens when people feel inspired, trusted, and supported. As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll enjoy:
- A values-driven culture where collaboration and creativity thrive
- The chance to shape national strategy and lead a new chapter for YE in Scotland
- Hybrid working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
- Generous benefits including 7% pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support
- Opportunities to engage with leaders across business, education, and government
- The satisfaction of knowing your work helps thousands of young people build their futures
- Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to make your mark at a pivotal moment in our story.
As Director for Scotland, you’ll lead Young Enterprise’s work north of the border — setting direction, shaping partnerships, and driving growth during a transformative period.
You’ll:
- Provide strategic leadership, aligning Scotland’s priorities with YE’s UK-wide mission
- Secure sustainable funding to enable long-term growth and innovation
- Strengthen YE’s presence and credibility in Scotland’s enterprise, education, and employability sectors
- Build powerful partnerships across government, business, and education
- Lead and support a talented Scottish team, nurturing collaboration and excellence
- Represent YE as a senior ambassador, championing young people’s potential across the nation
This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll be at the heart of national conversations on youth opportunity while ensuring our programmes deliver measurable impact for young people in every community we serve.
You’ll Love This Job If You Are…
- An ambitious, confident and credible leader with experience influencing at senior levels
- A natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting people and ideas
- Skilled in income generation, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic yet practical — able to turn vision into results
- Energised by growth, transformation, and leading through change
- Passionate about youth empowerment, enterprise, and social mobility
- Collaborative and authentic — a leader who inspires trust and motivates teams
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Lead YE’s strategic direction in Scotland, ensuring alignment with the Transforming Futures strategy
- Build YE’s visibility, credibility, and influence within Scotland’s enterprise and education landscape
Income Generation & Partnerships
- Strengthen existing funder relationships and develop new funding opportunities
- Create compelling propositions that reflect Scotland’s priorities in education, employability, and enterprise
Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent YE at senior forums and networks across Scotland
- Lead the Scotland Advisory Group, harnessing its expertise and advocacy
Leadership & Culture
- Empower the Scotland team through strong leadership, collaboration, and shared purpose
- Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing culture
Impact & Performance
- Ensure delivery is evidence-led, measurable, and impactful for young people
- Report regularly to the CEO and Board on performance, impact, and growth
Keeping Young People Safe
We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check prior to starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead the next chapter of Young Enterprise in Scotland — driving growth, influence, and opportunity for young people — we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note that applications without the answers to the three questions will not be considered. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 27 November 2025. Interviews will be held either in person, we have earmarked interviews on 3 and 4 December 2025 in Glasgow with Sarah Porretta, CEO. Successful candidates will be notified by COB 1 December 2025.
Questions (250 words max per answer)
1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director for Scotland role, and how will they help you make an impact at Young Enterprise?
2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in the role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise?
3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading Young Enterprise in Scotland matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our mission and ambition for YE in Scotland?
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join Us. Lead the Change. Shape the Future.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Retail Development Manager is crucial to the income growth and audience reach of The Children’s Trust retail function. The postholder will be responsible for researching, developing and establishing new income streams to reach new audiences and drive footfall for a disperse network of charity shops, including establishing the online selling of donated and bought in (New) goods; management of online and digital selling platforms and associated stakeholders, ensuring that all compliance requirements are fulfilled.
The role will work collaboratively as part of the Retail Management Team to develop and deliver long-term growth plans to drive voluntary income growth and increase footfall and to lead on new business initiatives.
Role Requirements
- Research opportunities to recommend, test and rollout new online and digital selling platforms. Introduce associated systems and processes to achieve compliance.
- Working with the Retail Sales Manager, identify and source donated product lines and items for listing and selling through online and digital selling platforms. Share learnings to source quality stock to drive sales.
- Create a new online offer to complement and integrate within our existing retail portfolio of shops across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Develop processes to manage online and digital selling: inventory, listing, pick, pack and despatch of online stock, including organising the logistics for deliveries to customers and collections to meet both shops and customer requirements.
- Manage the development and optimisation of online and digital selling platforms and make recommendations for rapid growth and new business proposals.
- Work with the Retail Sales Manager and Marketing and Communications team to create assets and content that can be used in store, online, through owned channels to maximise opportunities, sales promotions and seasonal changes across the chain of shops.
- Research and implement efficiencies in reducing waste disposal costs for shops estate including items no longer purchased through Rag merchants.
- Research and recommend new income streams for the sale of unsold donated items to mitigate low return through Rag merchants.
- Manage full compliance of the Children’s Trust online and digital selling platforms in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Fire safety, Trading Standards, Retail Gift Aid, GDPR, ThankQ CRM, Risk Assessments, Safeguarding and all other legal or statutory requirements.
- Develop and manage risk assessments and associated online selling policy protocols to prevent reputational damage to The Children’s Trust through digital and online trading activities.
- Manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships including supplier contracts, internal support teams, ensuring that efficient and compliant services are maintained.
- Working with Marketing and Communications and Supporter Care colleagues to ensure that the retail supporter journey is optimised and relationships are managed holistically.r
Interview Date: TBC
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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Community Engagement Officer
This role is a FT maternity cover contract over a 15 month period, 38.75 hours pw with some weekend and evening working included. Overseen by our Head of Fundraising, this role primarily covers running the Shelters events alongside supervising our non animal related Volunteers overseeing the running of our two Charity shops , actively recruiting and managing new corporate sponsors and donors including our Helping Hands offering and attending general networking events.
A full description of the role is below. There is a six month probationary period and the rate of pay will be £13.25 ph plus other staff benefits including a work place pension and company sick pay.
This role will suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated individual who likes a split of indoor and outdoor working. A practical individual the applicant must be confident and personable dealing with all types of people. A full driving licence is required and an immediate start would be preferred with a closing date of 30th November 2025.
Please note that due to the expected high number of applicants we regret that we will be unable respond to those not invited in for an interview, but would like to thank all those that have applied.
CHELTENHAM ANIMAL SHELTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Community Engagement Officer
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
Post Objective: Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising, to take responsibility for any community engagements. This being Corporate led commitments, events and management of Volunteers and the Charity Shops.
Responsibilities :-
- Work effectively as part of the Management team reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising to ensure that the Shelter is run in accordance with the instructions of the Board of Trustees.
- In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team promote a range of fundraising events and functions on behalf of the shelter throughout the year including regular weekend activities, working closely with and involving other members of the management team, other staff and volunteers. Look after the entire life cycle of each event from initial enquiry/plan to completion.
· In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team oversee regular Corporate groups attending the shelter, encouraging them to fundraise beforehand and afterwards. Support and lead their CSR day at the shelter.
· Responsible for the acquisition of new corporate partners and the effective stewardship and development of existing corporate relationships to maximise long-term support for the organisation.
· Take the lead on any General Shelter talks within the local community.
· Collaborate with the Education team and support them with workshops where requested and relevant.
· Manage and oversee events on the day of happening, including problem solving, welcoming guests/supporters, directing event set-up, communicating with staff and organizing vendors. Ensure all event equipment such as gazebo’s, tables, chairs, information stand, marketing materials, etc are available and loaded onto vehicles the night before and then unloaded when returned.
- Communicate with other members of the Fundraising team to create effective advertisements for each event, creating paper based items such as posters and information or for the website/Facebook online advertisements for individual events., leaflets and online advertisement.
- Anticipate and plan for different scenarios and where necessary plan multiple events at once.
· Have overall responsibility for the promotion and performance of the onsite and offsite Charity Shops liaising regularly with and managing the Onsite Shop Supervisor and offsite Shop Manager. Ensure that the EPOS system incorporating the Retail Gift Aid process works correctly and captures GA where possible.
· Actively promote and coordinate the collection of items for fundraising recycling, via the individual Charity Shops.
· Coordinate the distribution, collection and careful recording of money spinners , individual money collection tins and food collection bins.
· Pro-actively seek out new collection sites and times, gaining local council licences where necessary and be involved and co-ordinate these. Includes street collections ( Christmas and Race week) via Cheltenham Borough Council, Pets At Home store collections and regular supermarket collections.
· Ensure events are well manned by Volunteers and as much support is given as possible to all activities profiling the Shelter.
· Post and monitor adverts for and then recruit and induct new Volunteers for various non animal related roles as demand dictates within the Shelter.
· Monitor, encourage and support those volunteers in all aspects of daily life within both the Shelter and at all external events.
· Record regular hours of all Volunteers, hold thank you events and organise recognition certificates for long service Volunteers.
· Attend various Networking events to make new contacts and keep up to date with all local and national Volunteering groups and news.
· Promote the Animal Shelter in a positive and pro-active manner by improving systems and methods and provide an exemplary lead to staff.
· Provide excellent customer care when in contact with members of the public, supporters, sponsors ,and other’s presenting a professional image at all times.
· Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager, Operations Manager or Head of Fundraising
The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.
Job title: Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser
Westminster, London
Hours: Full time, 35 hours (28 hours considered for the right applicant)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to maximize the income the Cardinal Hume Centre receives from trusts and foundations. This is an exciting role in our Fundraising team that will contribute to the delivery of the six-figure trust income stream budget (£585k for 2025/26) through rigorous pipeline management, maintain excellent donor relations through timely reporting and assist with trust engagement and fundraising activities. You will also manage the small trust pipeline – proactively seeking out new trust funding opportunities; submitting high quality applications on time; meeting reporting requirements; contributing to monthly management information and quarterly reforecasting.
Please refer to the job description on our website for further information.
In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration. This role requires an enhanced DBS check plus children’s barred list. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
Benefits
· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days
· Access to Blue Light Card discounts
· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities
Closing date for applications: 10am Thursday 27th November 2025
Interviews: 4th December 2025
If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Community Fundraiser – West / South-West England
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Location: Home Based (West / South-West England)
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
*You’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Are you a natural connector who loves working with people and making a difference in your community?
Do you enjoy building relationships, inspiring others, and creating opportunities for positive change?
If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a Community Fundraiser to join our team in West/South-West England.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our work in local communities—supporting individuals, groups, and businesses to raise vital funds to enable the MS Society to continue to support people living with MS. You’ll help people turn their passion into action, guiding them through their fundraising journey and celebrating their success.
Whether you come from a background in community engagement, sales, customer service, or events, what matters most is your ability to connect with people, spot opportunities, and bring energy and creativity to everything you do.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, local businesses, and community groups across West/South-West England.
- Supporting individuals, groups, and organisations to plan and deliver successful fundraising activities—offering guidance, encouragement, and celebrating their achievements.
- Identifying new opportunities to grow income and engagement in your region, including partnerships with local trusts and businesses.
- Ensuring excellent stewardship by providing consistent, friendly, and professional support throughout each fundraising journey.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams to contribute to regional fundraising strategies and develop innovative approaches to community fundraising.
- Representing the MS Society at local events and meetings, raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved.
- Required to travel throughout the region which will include the geographical areas of Shrewsbury and Telford, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth and Bournemouth. Regions can be amended to meet business needs.
What we’re looking for:
- A confident communicator who enjoys meeting new people and building lasting relationships.
- Someone proactive, organised, and motivated to achieve targets and outcomes.
- Experience in fundraising is welcome—but not essential. If you’ve worked in sales, community outreach, or any role where you’ve inspired and supported others, we’d love to hear from you.
- A full driving licence is essential, as you’ll be out and about in your region.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team, with the flexibility to shape your role and make a real impact. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and help us grow our community fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 17th November 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the
gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.
The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser or manager level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income. Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
This is one role advertised twice to ensure candidates across both hybrid locations can apply. This role is hybrid with candidates happy to work a minimum of one day per week from the London or Hudderfield office welcome to apply. The Hudderfield office address is The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland St, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL. The Fundraising Administrator works from the Huddersfield office, along with the Comms team, Research team and the Services/Helpline team. The Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Community and Events Manager work hybrid from the London office at St Andrews Place.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had an initial call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 17th November
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25th November in person.
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Who We Are
Our charity was established in 1992, to provide care and support to people in Sussex, living with and affected by HIV. Over the past three decades there have been huge advances in treatment and care for those affected by the virus. People taking effective anti-retroviral medication (ART’s) can live long lives, with HIV becoming undetectable and untransmittable.
Whilst people who are living with HIV can live longer, many develop other physical co-morbidities as they age and many experience social and self- stigma. Our service users are often from marginalised groups, who often experience inter-sectional discrimination and health inequalities. Many of our service users experience socio-economic disadvantage and have multiple and complex needs.
The Sussex Beacon offers a range of services to people who have been living with HIV for decades through to those who are newly diagnosed. Our services include:
· Clinical Services
· Community Nurse-led Clinical Service
· Community Outreach Support Services
· Peer Mentoring
· Living Well Exercise Programme
· Day Services and Group Work
In addition to our HIV services, The Sussex Beacon has announced that it is to become a fully inclusive Hospice, providing dedicated Hospice care to the LGBTQ+ community.
The Sussex Beacon has two charity shops in Brighton and an active fundraising team, who help raise the money we need to keep our services running for the people who need them across Sussex.
The Role
This is an exciting time for The Sussex Beacon, as we are about to launch our new 2030 Strategic Plan and move to a new era of delivery, through the evolution of our end of life and palliative care for the LGBTQ+ community. The Sussex Beacon will be the first Hospice of its kind in the country tackling stigma and health inequalities for those who are most marginalised in our community.
This role will secure, manage and grow income from corporate partners, supporting The Sussex Beacon’s mission to provide specialist care and support for people living with HIV and its new LGBTQ+ Hospice provision. This role is responsible for building long-term, strategic relationships with businesses, creating tailored partnership opportunities, and contributing to the charity’s wider income generation strategy and its five-year fundraising plan. The postholder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to maximise corporate engagement and fundraising potential.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnership Fundraising at The Sussex Beacon
The Sussex Beacon has a proud history of working with corporate supporters who are passionate about making a difference. The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser will lead on identifying new corporate prospects, developing compelling proposals, and managing a portfolio of existing partners. They will create and deliver partnership plans that may include sponsorship, employee fundraising, cause-related marketing, and volunteering. By aligning business objectives with The Sussex Beacon’s values and impact, the postholder will ensure meaningful and sustainable relationships that benefit both parties.
Team Beacon
Team Beacon is the charity’s fundraising event brand, bringing together supporters through challenge events, campaigns, and volunteering. The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser will work closely with the fundraising team to integrate corporate teams into Team Beacon activities, encourage staff engagement, and develop sponsorship packages for major events such as The Brighton Half Marathon, which we own, and community challenges. This collaborative approach enhances visibility and fosters a sense of shared purpose among partners and supporters alike.
Business Networking Events
The postholder will represent The Sussex Beacon at a variety of business networking events, including LGBTQ+ network events, across Sussex and beyond. These events offer valuable opportunities to connect with potential partners, showcase the charity’s impact, and build strategic relationships. The Fundraiser will be proactive in identifying and attending relevant events, from Chamber of Commerce meetings to local business expos, ensuring The Sussex Beacon maintains a visible and professional presence in the corporate community.
Other Duties
· Maintain accurate records of partner interactions and income through the charity’s CRM system.
· Prepare regular reports and updates for the Head of Income and senior leadership.
· Work with the communications team to highlight successful partnerships and case studies.
· Support the wider fundraising team during peak periods or major campaigns.
· Stay up to date with trends and developments in corporate fundraising and CSR.
· Responsibility alongside fundraising for corporate events such as The Sussex Beacon relay and 5k inflatable course.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may interview and appoint before the closing date
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of HIV, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Sussex Beacon.
DBS: Application is subject to a Standard DBS check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part-time – 28.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,105.80 (FTE £35,189.99)
About us
At Transform Housing & Support we provide housing and vital support to homeless, socially excluded and vulnerable individuals across Surrey and surrounding areas.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a safe, independent and fulfilling life lives in line with our core values: respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence. We are now looking for a Fundraiser to help us grow our income and make an even bigger difference in the lives of the people we support.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who is ready to take ownership of income generation across a range of streams.
• Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, Communications & Fundraising, you will:
• Research, write and submit high-quality funding applications and tenders.
• Help build a sustainable pipeline of income streams.
• Develop and manage relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and community fundraisers.
• Create compelling, costed cases for support with colleagues and clients.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring donors and funders have a great experience.
• Work with Communications colleagues to deliver engaging campaigns and events.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
About you
This is the only dedicated fundraising role at Transform, so you'll need to be proactive, confident and comfortable working across the full fundraising mix. You will also contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy, while taking the lead on delivering it day-to-day.
• Experience in corporate or community fundraising is essential and knowledge of issues such as safeguarding which affect homeless and vulnerable people, would be an advantage.
• Ideally you will have:
• A successful track record in fundraising, especially in trusts and foundations.
• Experience of writing persuasive funding applications and/or tenders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to take initiative.
Why work at Transform?
At Transform, we value colleagues. In our latest staff survey we had an 81% staff engagement score, above sector averages, with 94% participation. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to having a meaningful impact on people's lives.
We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working where possible.
Our benefits are great too and include:
• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover
• Training and development opportunities
• Interest-free staff loans
• Flexible working options
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days (pro rata) annual leave per holiday year
• Access to a wide range of discounts and resources through our benefits platform.
• The chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
• A supportive, values-driven working environment.
Other things you need to know
At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help.
Our technology makes agile working and staying connected easy but being face-to-face is something we value highly and make time for in order to build strong relationships within our welcoming team.
We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
Tick most but not all the boxes?
The best candidate rarely fits a checklist perfectly. If you share our values, feel passionate about this role and meet most of what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. You could be exactly who we need to continue making a difference.
Apply today and be a part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that's transforming lives.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Philanthropy Officer, Grants Officer, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraising Manager, Development Officer, Fundraising Manager, Income Generation Officer, Bid Writer, Charitable Giving Officer, Donor Relations Coordinator, etc.
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“The befriending has been a real lift for me – it’s got me wanting to keep going to the gym and other places – I feel less mixed up in my head.” “I feel like we have known each other for years. Our friendship is so special” [Pat and Sam]
b:friend believes that no one should have no one. Every week, over 1,000 older neighbours across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire find friendship through their one-to-one befriending and vibrant social clubs. Whether it’s a cuppa and chat or boxing and barge trips, this charity are tackling loneliness in fun, surprising and meaningful ways.
There has never been a more exciting time to join this growing charity as they build on their strong foundations and look to expand their reach and impact even further. Charity Horizons is delighted to be supporting b:friend in their search for a Corporate Relationships Manager – an exciting new opportunity to grow sustainable income through meaningful corporate partnerships.
Are you a creative, relationship-driven individual who loves building connections and spotting opportunities? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
As Corporate Relationships Manager, you will play a key role in growing b:friend’s income through purposeful and engaging corporate partnerships. Key responsibilities will include:
- Building strong relationships with businesses and securing new partnerships.
- Maximising corporate support through donations, sponsorships, gifts in kind and volunteering.
- Creating compelling materials and impact stories to demonstrate the tangible difference made by corporate support.
- Representing b:friend at networking opportunities, events, and community activities across the region.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow a developing income stream, bringing your ideas and energy to an organisation that’s making a visible difference every day.
The Person
We are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, is proactive and self-motivated, and has a real passion for connecting people and businesses with a meaningful cause.
To be successful in this role, you should come to us with experience in fundraising, business development or sales, and with a strong track record of building partnerships. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills, and the confidence to engage and inspire others. With a collaborative, friendly approach, you should have a genuine empathy for older people and the values of b:friend.
A driving licence and access to a car is also necessary, and you should be comfortable travelling across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, as required.
Whether your background is in corporate fundraising, account management or business development, if you love building and developing relationships, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact!
Why b:friend?
b:friend isn’t just a charity, it’s a community. The organisation fosters a warm, supportive and empowering culture, where creativity and collaboration thrive and everyone feels valued and supported in their roles. Not only does the charity promote flexible and hybrid working but you will also benefit from a 3% Employer pension contribution, access to Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) and office closure between Christmas and New Years (amounting to 3 days bonus annual leave).
If you’re a passionate, proactive relationship-builder who wants to make a real difference to older people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
The role is permanent and open to candidates looking for either a full or part time role.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, then get in touch today! Contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen from Charity Horizons for more information, or follow this link to apply for the role.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Development Manager - Individual Giving - Kingston University
Academic Services | Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE)
Hybrid/Kingston upon Thames
Full-time
£45,025.00 - £48,820.00 and excellent benefits
Closing date: 9am on Monday 17 November
Interviews: in person on Wednesday 26 November
Are you driven by data with experience in direct marketing fundraising? Do you excel at crafting lifelong donor journeys from acquisition to strengthening affinity and maximising giving participation? Kingston University is seeking an exceptional Development Manager - Individual Giving to lead their ambitious fundraising programmes and help transform the lives of students through scholarships, access, and support initiatives.
About the Role
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and grow Kingston's individual giving strategy. You'll lead multi-channel campaigns-from telephone fundraising and direct mail to email and crowdfunding-designed to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors. You'll also develop a mid-level giving programme (£500-£1,000+), steward legacy pledgers, and create compelling donor journeys that inspire loyalty and generosity.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Kingston's annual telephone fundraising campaign, including recruiting and managing student callers.
* Deliver targeted acquisition and stewardship campaigns across multiple channels.
* Develop mid-level giving and legacy programmes, personally soliciting gifts and building donor relationships.
* Collaborate with Major Gifts colleagues to identify prospects and enhance donor pipelines.
* Create engaging content-written, visual, and video-to showcase the impact of giving.
* Evaluate campaign performance using data insights and industry benchmarks.
* Support donor and alumni events, and contribute to the wider DARE and University community.
About You
You'll bring:
* Proven experience in individual giving and campaign management, ideally in Higher Education or the charity sector.
* Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A passion for education, inclusion, and the power of philanthropy.
* Experience with CRM systems (ideally Raiser's Edge) and donor stewardship.
Why Kingston?
Kingston University is a leader in post-1992 university fundraising, with a proud tradition of alumni support. You'll be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, inclusion, and impact-helping students thrive and succeed.
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How to apply?
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.
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.
High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a wide-ranging CYPF service that directly supports over 400 children and young people each year, and many more through partnerships. You will lead the newly redeveloped Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, ensuring it thrives as a hub for children, young people and families, alongside a portfolio of impactful programmes including school-based mentoring, young leaders’ programmes, family stay-and-play, and peer-led social action.
Supported by our Adventure Playground Manager and a team of youth and play workers, this is an incredibly exciting time for the service – the newly built structures, alongside a small animal area and a growing area, are ready to build an ambitious service around that meets the needs and interests of local children and families.
High Trees is also the lead partner in Building Young Brixton (BYB) – a consortium of 10 youth organisations working with 2,000 young people across Lambeth – which you will coordinate, alongside contributing to the Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
Our Head of CYPF plays a key leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement. You will bring significant experience in youth or community work, with the skills to manage multifaceted services, lead teams, and build strong partnerships with local organisations, schools and statutory bodies. By working closely with our team and partners, you will help ensure that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
Our incredible interim Head of Service will be happy to arrange an informal chat with interested candidates to discuss the day to day responsibilities of the role.
About High Trees
Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.
About the role
As Head of Children, Young People and Families, you will:
- Lead and inspire our Children, Young People and Families team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
- Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
- Build and strengthen partnerships across the sector to support children, young people and families in Lambeth.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for CYPF services and partnerships.
- Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, helping shape organisational strategy and drive our ambitions across all service areas.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience in working with Children, Young People and Families.
- A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
- A strategic but practical approach with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
- A passion for place-based working, collaboration, and advocating for the needs of children and young people.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will play a pivotal role in shaping CYPF services and ensuring that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
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We’re looking for a talented and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to join a renowned charity within an expanding fundraising team to help grow their network of business supporters.
Role Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial fundraiser to secure new, high-value partnerships and manage meaningful relationships with leading UK companies — supporting the charity’s mission to bring lasting change to communities across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
- Manage and grow existing partnerships to deliver mutual benefit and long-term support.
- Create compelling, high-quality proposals and presentations that inspire action.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects.
- Collaborate with teams across fundraising, marketing, and community services.
- Ensure best practice in stewardship, data management, and reporting.
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and hands-on, with:
- A strong track record of securing five-figure (or higher) corporate partnerships.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- An entrepreneurial approach with the ability to spot and develop new opportunities.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A good understanding of how corporates structure CSR and community investment.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and creativity.
What’s on Offer
- Location: Hybrid, 2 days/week in London
- Salary: £42,000
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
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, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Closing date: 28 November 2025 at 00:00
Development Manager
Purpose of the Role
The Development Manager will play a vital role in expanding The Churchill Fellowship’s income from Trusts, Foundations, and other institutional funders. Working closely with the Development Director, the post holder will identify, cultivate and secure new funding partnerships that support our core Fellowship programme, unrestricted income, and the Activate Programme in line with our organisational priorities.
The postholder will manage the full funder journey, from initial engagement to long-term stewardship, ensuring all relationships are grown and managed professionally and effectively. They will work closely with relevant departments to coordinate proposals, reports, and communications, helping maintain strong connections with funders.
Key responsibilities
Prospecting and Pipeline Development
- Research and identify new potential supporters, primarily from the Trusts & Foundations sector, with some engagement of aligned individuals or family-foundation prospects in conjunction with the wider Development Team.
- Support the Development Director in delivering targeted cultivation and engagement strategies to grow new income streams.
- Build and maintain a healthy, dynamic pipeline of qualified new business opportunities.
- Monitor sector trends to identify emerging supporters and new partnership opportunities
Approaches and Proposal Development
- Prepare tailored, persuasive funding proposals, applications, and cases for support, drawing on internal expertise and materials.
- Lead on initial engagement with new prospects, coordinating meetings, briefings and follow-up communications.
- Manage the cultivation process ensuring prospects receive timely and professional engagement throughout.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proposals are accurate, evidence-based and aligned with organisational objectives.
Relationship Management
- Act as the key contact for donors and funders secured through this role, managing relationships and ensuring continuity of communication.
- Work closely with the Development Director, Appeal Director and CEO to coordinate senior-level involvement in funder engagement where appropriate.
- Ensure accurate monitoring, evaluation and reporting for all grants, providing timely updates and impact information to funders. Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to identify when and how internal contacts or senior volunteers can support prospect engagement, ensuring this complements any existing relationships or approaches.
Internal Collaboration and Systems
- Record all activity in Salesforce, ensuring accurate data capture on all prospect and funder activity.
- Contribute to income forecasting and team reporting
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to align fundraising approaches with strategic initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and shared priorities.
General
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant regulations, GDPR, and due diligence processes and ethical fundraising policies
- Support Development team events and activities as required, occasionally outside normal working hours.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Development Director to support the success of the team and organisation.
Person Specification
Qualification:
- Degree level or equivalent transferable skills - Desirable
Skills and Experience
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a fundraising, grants or donor facing role, particularly prospecting new funders
- Proven success in securing funding from Trusts & Foundations or HNWIs, particularly new business (one-off or multiyear grants and repeat grants)
- Strong experience in research & prospect identification for trusts/foundations or major donors
- Excellent proposal/application writing, with ability to tailor cases to funder priorities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills — able to engage funders at senior levels and with colleagues internally
- Strong organisational skills, managing multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and using it to manage pipeline / prospect data
- Ability to interpret and present information (budgets, impact data, reports) clearly to funders and internal stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with senior staff, trustees and senior volunteers
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, due diligence and GDPR
Personality Characteristics
- Proactive, self-starter with a solution focused approach
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy (important in proposals, budgets, follow-up)
- Strongly committed to the values, mission and ethos of The Churchill Fellowship
- Comfort meeting face‑to‑face and representing TCF externally
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and prioritise work effectively
- Collaborative, dependable and able to work with integrity
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexibly to meet funders.
Other
- Some UK based travel required for meetings, presentations etc
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
About our charity
Join us to support people-led change across the UK
We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.
Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects and gather their findings in a published report. We help share their findings to inspire change in communities, sectors, and fields across the UK.
Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK and many go on to be leaders in their fields.
Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.
Working for The Churchill Fellowship
Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:
- Salary £45,000 per annum
- Hybrid working policy (minimum of 1-2 days per week in the office)
- 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
- 1 weeks paid leave for volunteering
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings.
Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter using this as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. As a people centred, relational organisation, we want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.
Recruitment Process
We hope to meet initially with as many candidates as possible, however where demand is unusually high, we may not be able to meet everyone.
If your skills and experience are relevant to the role, you will likely meet with a member of the HR Team to talk through any questions you may have, and for us to find out a bit more about you.
Once the advertising has closed, we will invite the shortlisted candidates to a formal in-person interview with the view to appointing the Finance Assistant as soon as possible after that.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

